Embers of Sword

Chapter 667 Sending Off the Phoenix (Part 2)

In the far north of the Demon Kingdom, the cold wind howled and the snow fell like a blanket.

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace is located here.

The most powerful force in this demon kingdom possesses a magnificent heavenly palace spanning hundreds of miles in the most desolate and barren region. The entire "Heavenly Phoenix Palace" hangs above the clouds, with millions of array talismans whistling in the wind, forming impenetrable giant walls in the clouds.

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace is shrouded in wind and snow all year round.

To cross this great formation, one needs either the cultivation level of "Qi Control Realm" or the blessing of a Phoenix bloodline.

now--

Above the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, the wind and snow broke apart, and several figures fell down.

"Boom!"

Along with the figures falling, a massive sea of ​​molten lava also crashed down. The Heavenly Phoenix Palace had made ample preparations for welcoming the "Throne," and a circular pool had already been constructed beneath the teleportation array. The molten lava poured into the pool without being wasted.

In front of the big pond.

Many powerful demons were waiting anxiously...

All the demon cultivators in the Heavenly Phoenix Palace knew that today was a grand day.

The old palace master formed an array to escort the three great venerables southward, determined to bring the future "hope" of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace back to the north.

"I'm coming!"

All eyes turned upwards.

Wu Jiu and Si Feng landed steadily on the sea of ​​fire.

Followed by.

A figure sitting on a throne fell into the molten lava pool, splashing up a wave several meters high.

"Is this the 'throne' we went through so much trouble to bring back?"

"Is this the 'Chosen One' mentioned in the prophecy?"

Whispers rang out from among the onlookers.

After that battle where they drank poison.

With the death of the Great Venerable Mo Zhen, the Heavenly Phoenix Palace suffered a severe blow and was forced to retreat to the North to begin a long period of recuperation... Although the Heavenly Phoenix Palace was still the number one power in the Demon Kingdom, the old palace master was in seclusion and the Heavenly Phoenix Palace had long lost its former "sharpness".

On the contrary, the Great Ape Mountain, which is adjacent to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, has been thriving in recent years, with young demon cultivators constantly climbing to the top of the mountain and proving themselves to the Great Venerable Realm.

Even the Eclipse Swamp and the Five-Colored City are showing signs of wanting to rival the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

these years.

Although the old palace master went into seclusion, he left behind a prophecy.

Before long, the "Chosen One" of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace will arrive...

At this moment, Jiang Huang's appearance perfectly fulfilled the old palace master's prophecy.

These great demons all stared intently at the little girl on the throne.

Jiang Huang remained expressionless, narrowing her eyes as she looked around... Although she was a pure-blooded phoenix descendant, she had spent most of her time wandering the borders of the human race, and this was her first time visiting the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

She knew it.

The deeper meaning behind these gazes.

Some questioned it, some were dismissive, and some were unconvinced.

In the demon kingdom, the best way to deal with this problem is to demonstrate one's "bloodline".

The little girl, sitting cross-legged on the throne, gently tapped the armrest and looked down at the beings below with utmost calmness.

The next moment, the phoenix flames surrounding the throne suddenly dissipated!

Above the sky, an extremely powerful pressure descended—

Wow!
Not far away, a chorus of kneeling voices rose from the demonic tide.

Low-level demon spirits are simply unable to resist the suppression of bloodline, especially those descendants who retain "thin phoenix blood". No matter how hard they try, they cannot defy the will of the pure-blooded phoenix.

Those in power demanded that they kneel.

They had no choice but to kneel down.

The same principle applies...

If those in power want them to die, then they have no choice but to die!

At this moment, the Heavenly Phoenix Palace fell silent. Those great demons who had looked down on Jiang Huang because of her "appearance" realized just how terrifying the throne that had descended upon them was.

But the silence did not last long—

Bang!
The fourth figure crashed heavily to the ground, eliciting gasps of surprise.

"Great Venerable Crimson Emperor!"

"Lord Longjun!"

The teleportation portal connecting thousands of miles away slowly closed, and the charred body of the Crimson Carp Dragon Lord crashed heavily into the sea of ​​fire... He did not sink, but floated on the surface of the fire, but he lost consciousness and fell into a coma.

This scene caused countless demon cultivators to show expressions of horror and terror.

The servants inside the Crimson Emperor's cave were even willing to risk their lives to step into the sea of ​​fire and pull their master out!
On strength.

The Crimson Emperor is one of the top three strongest figures in the Heavenly Phoenix Palace!
Yang Shen Fifth Heaven!
Besides the old palace master, who else could have injured him to this extent?

The moment the gate closed, a murky aura emanated from the depths of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

"Disperse, everyone."

This murky aura, carrying the heavy weight of time and hardship, swept across the area. Jiang Huang frowned.

Suddenly everything went black, and the scene changed.

The word "disperse" is like an imperial edict—

The voice just fell.

Jiang Huang then arrived at a dark and gloomy secret realm, surrounded by the sound of boiling lava. In a daze, she seemed to have returned to the empty Jinli Mountain.

However, the molten lava sea before them was hundreds or even thousands of times wider and more expansive than Mount Jinli!
At the end of the sea of ​​fire sat a visibly aged, fiery red figure.

The man was shrouded in thick fog.

His expression was unclear.

Can't see face clearly.

Jiang Huang could only make out the old man's blurry outline...

"Palace Master."

"Master."

Death Phoenix and Wu Jiu immediately spoke, the two Yang God Grand Venerables showing the utmost respect.

Even without this title, the identity of the old man in front of us wouldn't be hard to guess.

Almost as if his words were law, he brought the three Yang Gods into the cave.

The Heavenly Phoenix Palace has only one being with such supernatural powers!
"It seems... the price of reclaiming this 'throne' is greater than I imagined..."

The old man gazed at the unconscious Crimson Carp Dragon Lord not far away and sighed softly.

He has been sitting here for who knows how many years.

The molten lava and fiery inferno piled up in a thick layer on his body, and his sigh sounded as if a master craftsman had chiseled iron, scattering countless dazzling sparks.

"..."

Jiang Huang narrowed her eyes; she had intended to look directly at the Palace Master of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

But the other party is just too dazzling, too dazzling.

Jiang Huang silently reached out a hand to wipe away the tears on her cheeks, while also blocking her vision to try and ease the pain.

"Master... how is Grand Venerable Chihuang?"

Wu Jiu couldn't help but speak, his voice anxious.

The Crimson Emperor suffered these injuries while trying to protect himself.

"Can't die."

The Palace Master of Tianhuang Palace smiled and said gently, "Take him and leave... He should rest for a few days. Chihuang is not that fragile."

Dead Phoenix and Wu Jiu accepted the order and left.

In this vast sea of ​​fire and boundless cave, only an old man and a child remained.

The old palace master stood as still as a rock, gazing at the girl on the throne, and suddenly spoke: "Actually, if Yuan Huang hadn't left the divine treasure to you before her death... I wouldn't have believed that you were the chosen one that the Heavenly Phoenix Palace had been waiting for so long in the prophecy..."

some years ago.

There was a purebred phoenix that was injured during Da Chu's northern hunt and was presented to the imperial city.

This news could not be kept from the Palace Master of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

He had known of Jiang Huang's existence for a long time, but it was only after the Holy Empress's death that he conceived the idea of ​​welcoming the "Throne" back to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

Picking someone up from thousands of miles away comes at a great cost.

This back and forth consumed a lot of vital energy.

In addition to that... they also bear enormous risks.

Now that he's back, the first thing he needs to do is to thoroughly check everything.

hum!
A divine thought descended from nowhere, and Jiang Huang's expression was very unpleasant as she let the divine thought scan her inside and out.

"what……"

The old palace master narrowed his eyes and let out a soft sigh.

"Stop looking, I have two souls."

Jiang Huang said expressionlessly, "It was a choice I was forced to make in order to avoid the 'Nine Deaths Forbidden Law'."

"interesting."

The old man laughed: "To have a second soul born and evade the pursuit of the 'Nine Deaths Forbidden'... you are indeed a genius. What is this thing?"

This wisp of divine thought carefully examined Jiang Huangzai.

There's nothing suspicious about the little guy.

Except for a hairpin.

"This……"

Jiang Huang frowned. She pulled out the hairpin from the back of her head, recalling the specific scene. If she remembered correctly, this should be a gift that Xie Xuanyi gave to "herself" during their journey to the north. She had bought many similar trinkets along the way, but this was not a roadside item; it seemed more like a precious artifact personally crafted by Xie Xuanyi.

"A gift from someone I really dislike."

"It doesn't matter, just throw it away."

Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Huang threw the hairpin into the molten lava sea.

(End of this chapter)