Embers of Sword

Chapter 666 Sending Off the Phoenix (Part 1)

The golden light of the demonic runes on the inner wall of Jinli Mountain quickly ignited.

Rumble.

Simultaneously, Dead Phoenix and Wu Jiu activated the grand formation, causing the molten lava sea to tilt. The portals that were originally several dozen feet apart at the location of the two Grand Venerables merged and connected after expansion, transforming into a giant gate ten times larger.

The giant gate resembles a huge mouth.

A raging inferno surged down, flowing into the throat of the "Giant Gate".

The Phoenix Fire Throne, floating above the sea of ​​molten lava, resembled a small boat. Jiang Huang, leaning against the boat, looked up at the sky with a solemn expression.

"coming."

She spoke softly, uttering two words.

At this moment, Mount Jinli resembles a long well, and looking out through the wellhead, one sees the boundless sky.

The sky was compressed into a disc by the well opening.

Logically speaking, this disc should be flowing with pure white, jade-like clouds.

But after a battle, the blood of the Crimson Carp Dragon Lord stained the jade plate red, and a faint bloody smell echoed throughout the entire Jinli Mountain... This demon blood was like a thin veil smeared on the wellhead.

Akabane Kira looked up with a gloomy expression.

The grand formation has been successfully activated, and everything is "over." All that remains is to wait for the portal to open completely before we can leave this place of trouble.

But he felt very uneasy.

This unease is spreading.

With a loud bang!
The blood mist atop Mount Jinli suddenly exploded—

A massive Dao sword, wrapped in golden threads and black magic, shattered the jade plate and descended without warning!
This sword seemed to have been precisely calculated, landing precisely within Mount Jinli. Wherever the sword's edge passed, the golden demonic runes painted on the mountain walls were utterly obliterated—

The top of the sky and the clouds.

Xie Xuanyi, Chen Jingxuan, and Tang Fengshu stood side by side, like celestial beings looking down upon the mortal world.

This enormous sword was a manifestation of Tang Fengshu's precious technique.

The Heavenly Mandate Golden Thread serves as a supporting element.

The Dao of Annihilation is attached to it.

The giant sword appeared to be falling "slowly," but in reality, it reached the Earth's core in an instant.

Looking up from the foot of Mount Jinli, the entire field of vision was filled with the giant sword, its countless sharp edges seemingly trying to fill the entire world—

Jiang Huang looked up and stared directly at the sword's edge, two lines of tears streaming down her face.

The sea of ​​fire surged wildly, and the throne tilted along with tons of molten lava, falling and sinking into the gate.

"Back off!"

With a roar, the Crimson Carp Dragon Lord once again unleashed his innate demonic form, blocking the entrance.

Wu Jiu and Si Feng retreated.

The giant sword slashed down.

The door is closed.

……

……

The strange phenomena of this battle could be seen from ten miles away.

The color of heaven and earth changed.

The clouds within a radius of dozens of miles were dyed red, and the three people standing on the clouds silently looked down... When the billions of rays of light dissipated, only an empty shell remained of Mount Jinli. The inner walls of this volcano had been hollowed out, and the ridge was so thin that a single sword strike from a Qi Control Realm expert could pierce it. The demonic runes of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace were obliterated by the sword energy, and with the sea of ​​fire almost completely emptied, a large amount of blood energy rose up.

Bottom of the volcano.

A thin layer of blood flowed through it.

Of course... it's demon blood.

“It’s a pity.”

Tang Fengshu said regretfully, "We were unable to kill this great demon."

All this blood came from the Red Carp Dragon Lord.

At the last moment before the giant gate closed, he unleashed his natal demonic form, forcefully withstanding the combined attack of the three... successfully helping the Heavenly Phoenix Palace complete this "evacuation." However, the Crimson Carp Dragon Lord also paid a heavy price. The power of this sword strike was not to be underestimated; his demonic skin was pierced, and the Dao of Annihilation seeped into his body. He would likely need a long time to recover from the injury.

“The fifth level of the Yang God Realm… is not so easy to die from.” Chen Jingxuan shook his head and said, “Being able to seriously injure him is already an unexpected bonus.”

Whether the Red Carp Dragon Lord lives or dies is not important.

Xie Xuanyi said softly, "The important thing is... whether the Heavenly Phoenix Palace will believe this play we're putting on."

This statement came out.

Tang Fengshu and Chen Jingxuan both fell silent.

From the very beginning, Xie Xuanyi had guessed the destination of the Northern Journey and what would happen after arriving at Jinli Mountain.

therefore.

He deliberately sent a message, summoning Tang Fengshu and Chen Jingxuan.

If Tianhuang Palace wanted to take Jiang Huang away, it would have to pay a price... And Tianhuang Palace did indeed pay a price. This great demon at the fifth level of Yang God suffered severe injuries, which actually had a great impact on Tianhuang Palace.

Even the most powerful force in the demon kingdom would suffer serious damage.

"This performance actually has some flaws."

Tang Fengshu frowned and said, "After all... Sect Leader Zhao did not show up."

"Hard to say."

Chen Jingxuan was not worried. He slowly said, "Sect Leader Zhao has just experienced a great battle and is recuperating. Since Yuan Huang has chosen to give all her cultivation to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace... this most important information will naturally not be overlooked. For the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, this mountain-moving operation was extremely swift, so it is understandable that Zhao Chunyang did not arrive at the scene..."

"Even if those great demons suspect our motives, one thing is undeniable."

Chen Jingxuan paused, then said seriously, "Jiang Huang... is a true pure-blooded phoenix descendant!"

Before her death, the Holy Empress left behind a rich legacy that required the resonance of Phoenix Blood—

This legacy.

Only Jiang Huang can enjoy this!

This is why the Heavenly Phoenix Palace went to such lengths to come to the Northern Territory to retrieve her… The old palace master is nearing the end of his life, and the Heavenly Phoenix Palace is “without a successor,” urgently needing a new master. From any perspective, Jiang Huang is the best choice. This pure-blooded phoenix descendant, who inherited the Holy Empress's will, will soon be able to ascend to the summit of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace once she is brought back.

"You are right..."

Xie Xuanyi gazed at the empty Jinli Mountain.

Jiang Huang is gone.

He felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.

"The ugly duckling will not turn into a swan."

Xie Xuanyi lowered his voice and said, "The Demon Kingdom has always believed in the power of bloodlines. Since Jiang Huang is a pure-blooded phoenix... then the Heavenly Phoenix Palace will certainly not treat her lightly."

"Isn't what you're doing a gamble?"

Chen Jingxuan suddenly spoke.

He sighed and said, "I know this little guy has two wisps of soul within him. But what if that weaker wisp of soul is suppressed or killed after being sent to the demon kingdom...?"

Jiang Huang of the Demon Kingdom hates Xie Xuanyi.

Jiang Huang, who studied martial arts at the Da Sui Sword Palace, regarded Xie Xuanyi as her closest relative.

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace doesn't care which wisp of soul Jiang Huang is that they brought back. To them, all they need to do is confirm that Jiang Huang is Jiang Huang and possesses the Holy Empress's divine treasure.

"I... I was indeed gambling."

Xie Xuanyi lowered his eyes and said seriously, "But it can't be considered a gamble."

"Did you... leave her some trump card?"

Chen Jingxuan looked at Xie Xuanyi.

He knew his close friend's personality; Xie Xuanyi would often risk his own life, but he would rarely joke about the lives of those around him.

“I left her a sword.”

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

"sword?"

Chen Jingxuan frowned: "The Heavenly Phoenix Palace will take Jiang Huang back... I'm afraid they'll conduct a thorough investigation. It's hard to hide this from them."

"That's the 'gambling' part."

Xie Xuanyi said softly, "This sword... I bet the Heavenly Phoenix Palace can't tell the difference."

(End of this chapter)