Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 194 The Ruins Are About to Open, and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit Will Be Born!

"This person may appear to be only at the level of a half-saint, but he should not be underestimated."

A faint smile flashed in Su Yun's eyes: "He has been trapped in this Netherworld for too long, and his fighting spirit is difficult to replenish, so he is extremely weak."

But the Nine Netherworld was, after all, the sacred ground of the Nine Netherworld Python clan, and his deep hatred became the driving force for his cultivation.

Even though he endured the torment, he still cultivated diligently. As long as he returned to the outside world and recovered for a period of time, he would surely be able to return to his peak.

If I'm not mistaken, his true cultivation level should be at the two-star Dou Sheng level. In that case, you'll have two Dou Sheng powerhouses at your disposal..."

Qinglin said shyly, "It's all thanks to Brother Xiao's help, otherwise it would have been difficult for Qinglin to get to this point."

Helping you is also helping myself...

Everything is ready... All the preludes are finally complete at this moment!
From the time he revealed the existence of the Dragon-Phoenix Child to Xiao Xun'er at the Sword Emperor's Ruins until now, I've really been waiting for quite a while...

Su Yun looked dazed.

"Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao?"

Qinglin called out softly twice.

Su Yun snapped out of his reverie, his expression turning serious, and said, "Qing Lin, I should go."

"what?"

The sudden words left Qinglin at a loss for words.

"Don't overthink it. It's not for any other reason than that my greatest mission is to defeat the Dragon-Phoenix Son and stop his plot to overthrow the human race."

Now, far too much time has been wasted.

"So that's it..."

Qinglin felt slightly relieved, but a trace of guilt flashed across her face: "It was because of your teaching me that Brother Xiao's trip was delayed, wasn't it?"

Su Yun shook her head: "There's no need to blame yourself. I'm happy to be able to fulfill my teacher's last wish with your help."

But life is full of partings, and neither you nor I are exempt from this fate.

A hint of urgency flashed in Qing Lin's voice: "I can go with you. With my current abilities, I will definitely not hold Brother Xiao back!"

I'm about to cause some trouble, how could I possibly take you with me?
Su Yun comforted her, "Don't worry."

You currently possess two ninth-tier snake-type magical beasts and five peak eighth-tier snake-type magical beasts. It's the perfect time for your cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds. How can you possibly run around with me like this?
Moreover, it will take time for Yao Ming to recover his cultivation... Why don't you stay here in the Nether Serpent Mountains for now? If I need your help in the future, I will naturally come to you.”

"Ok."

Qinglin felt a little relieved, realizing that Su Yun was right.

Seeing that Qinglin had been completely stabilized, a strange smile flashed in Su Yun's eyes.

"I hope to see a different you when we meet again someday."

Qinglin looked up, her expression no longer showing the timidity of the past, but rather a more solemn look, her clear voice carrying a firm resolve.

"Brother Xiao, rest assured, Qinglin will never let you down!"

"Goodbye."

Su Yun nodded, and with a casual slash of his longsword, a sharp sword aura instantly tore through the void before him, revealing a dark spatial rift.

He didn't turn around, leaving only Qinglin with his tall and straight back, before stepping into the crevice.

Qinglin stood there, watching the spatial rift gradually close. Only when the last ripple disappeared did she slowly come back to her senses, with a lingering look of bewilderment in her eyes.

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High above, amidst swirling clouds, Su Yun stood with his hands behind his back on the clouds, his robes billowing and rustling in the fierce wind.

"Judging by the time, the time for that ruin to open is almost here... The east wind has arrived, everything is just right."

With a thought, Su Yun casually flicked his sleeve, his fingertips lightly touching the storage ring at his waist.

In an instant, a token that was smooth and translucent, shimmering with a faint light, flew out of his ring and hovered steadily in his palm. It was the Soul-Guiding Jade.

"It's time to inform them."

A smile appeared in Su Yun's eyes. This Soul-Guiding Jade was used to contact Feng Qing'er.

During this period, although he did not meet Feng Qing'er and the three Heavenly Demon Phoenixes in person, he would contact them from time to time through the Soul Guiding Jade.

Feng Qing'er could not escape Su Yun's control, but as for how loyal the Three Heavenly Demon Phoenixes were... that could not be guaranteed.

But none of that matters; they're just tools to be used and discarded. A faint blue light appeared between Su Yun's brows, and strands of soul power, like a living spring, surged forth from his brows, carrying a gentle, warm fluctuation, and flowed into the Soul-Guiding Jade.

As soul power continued to flow in, fine golden patterns gradually appeared on the originally lustrous surface of the Soul-Guiding Jade, as if flowing light was slowly flowing within it.

…………

Meanwhile, in an unnamed mountain range in the northern part of Zhongzhou, flames and strong winds are clashing and intertwining.

"Heavenly Phoenix Claw!"

With a soft shout, Feng Qing'er swung her slender hand into a claw, the claw wind carrying a piercing sound of wind and thunder, tearing apart the very space.

"The move is complete, but it lacks a little bit of power."

A hint of admiration flashed in Phoenix's eyes.

Without dodging or avoiding, she simply waved her hand lightly, and a cluster of warm but not scorching flames appeared out of thin air, wrapping around Feng Qing'er's claws like a living thing, gently enveloping her entire body and dissipating all her attacks.

The two continued their back-and-forth sparring for several hours until Feng Qing'er's breathing became erratic and her fighting spirit could no longer sustain itself, at which point Phoenix finally stopped.

"I do understand why His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor chose you."

Phoenix nodded slightly and said, "Your comprehension is exceptional. Even though your bloodline is congenitally deficient, with the blessing of a drop of the Phoenix Emperor's essence blood, you can still ascend to the Saint Realm."

Your future achievements will surpass mine; I have high hopes for you, junior.

Feng Qing'er said respectfully, "If it weren't for the elders' guidance, I wouldn't have grown so quickly."

"Ah."

At this moment, two figures arrived beside the two women.

Kunhuang said worriedly, "Although you and I are quite happy in these mountains, our clan is still under the watchful eye of the human imperial clan. We should think of a way to help."

Feng Qing'er raised her hand to wipe the thin layer of sweat from her forehead, and after catching her breath slightly, her tone was firm.

"No need to worry. Once His Majesty obtains the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and achieves the Dragon-Phoenix Body, he will settle all scores and revitalize our race."

Upon hearing this, Elder Eagle Phoenix's eyes flashed with a lingering gloom, and he said in a deep voice, "That is true."

"But apart from you, none of us have yet seen the true face of Her Majesty the Phoenix Emperor, which truly makes it difficult for us to feel at ease."

Feng Qing'er's expression turned slightly cold: "Elder Yinghuang, what do you mean by this? His Majesty sends us messages every now and then. How could this be fake?"

“But…” Eagle Phoenix wanted to say something more, but was suddenly interrupted by a voice.

"All right."

Phoenix slowly opened its mouth, and scorching flames instantly rose around its body. The pressure of a two-star Dou Sheng spread out like a tide, and the surrounding air seemed to be distorted by the heat.

Everyone present felt this terrifying power and immediately fell silent, no one daring to say another word.

Phoenix said, "Eagle Phoenix, I understand your concerns."

I once doubted whether His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor truly existed, and whether the other end of the communication was a forgery, but the Heavenly Phoenix Essence Blood within Feng Qing'er's body cannot be faked.

More importantly, the fact that the six ancient clans sealed off the Phoenix Nest in Wutong and imprisoned their clan leaders is irrefutable evidence.

Although I am reluctant to admit it, with their strength, annihilating my race would be as easy as turning my hand.

If it weren't for His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor, why would he go to such great lengths?
Our community is now in grave danger; we must unite and work together to overcome this challenge.

"Yes!"

The three responded.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—!"

Just then, a soul-trembling voice arose in Feng Qing'er's mind.

"It is His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor!"

A look of joy flashed in Feng Qing'er's eyes. She quickly composed herself and activated her soul power to connect to the message.

The next second, a phantom soul dressed in purple robes slowly floated out from between her eyebrows and projected onto the open ground in front of everyone.

The purple-robed phantom was shrouded in a hazy mist, obscuring its face. Only the mysterious pressure emanating from its body remained, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at it.

His first words struck everyone like a thunderclap.

"I have found the trace of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. I shall set off immediately for the Beast Domain!"

(End of this chapter)