Primordial Era: I, Hongyun, take charge of the literary path

Although the Exploding Yuan Pill has powerful effects, it also has significant side effects and requires a very high level of physical cultivation.

The higher the physical cultivation level, the smaller the side effects. If the physical cultivation level is greater than or equal to the improved mana cultivation level, then the side effects of the Bursting Yuan Pill can be ignored.

Furthermore, if one's physical cultivation level is one major realm lower than their magical cultivation level, they will be burst by the Exploding Yuan Pill.

With Hongyun's current physical strength, although he won't be burst, he will be weak for three years after the effects of the medicine wear off.

"If we don't fight, we die! Let's fight!"

A resolute glint flashed in Hongyun's eyes. After swallowing the Bursting Yuan Pill, Hongyun's Dao Scripture automatically circulated, and a surge of violent magical power instantly flowed into his limbs and bones.

Suddenly, Hongyun's aura surged, a powerful surge of magic energy rose to the sky, and his magic cultivation level directly increased to the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Boom, rumble—

The top of the cave was shattered by Hongyun's palm strike, and his figure soared into the sky, rushing directly out of the cave.

"He's out!"

The Golden-Winged Roc was the first to discover the red clouds.

Upon seeing the red cloud emerge, the Golden-Winged Roc, eager to make a contribution, flapped its wings and soared forward.

This time, he was not as careless as before, and instead unleashed his strongest divine power.

Two golden blades of light flew out from the golden wings, carrying the power to cut through everything, and slashed down at the red cloud.

Hongyun remained expressionless, drew his Ice Soul Sword, and a blue sword rainbow rushed forward. The sword rainbow collided with the light blade, unleashing a deafening roar.

The surrounding thick fog was blown away by the shock wave, revealing a patch of sky, but it was quickly enveloped by the fog again.

The Golden-Winged Roc staggered back dozens of steps, a look of shock flashing in its eyes, and exclaimed, "Impossible!"

Previously, Hongyun's magical power was not much stronger than his, but now it is so much stronger than before.

He shattered his Golden Wing Divine Power with a single sword strike.

"The Roc has taken some kind of pill that stimulates his potential; he won't last long!" The Fire Phoenix saw through Hongyun's condition at a glance and said in a deep voice.

Hongyun remained silent; his goal was to break through the encirclement, not to engage in a prolonged battle with these powerful avian beings.

After defeating the Golden-Winged Roc, he transformed into a streak of light and rushed into the depths of the Cangwu Mountains.

"Quick, stop him!"

At Huo Feng's command, three birds at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal simultaneously attacked, their three phoenix flames intertwining to form a fire net that blocked Hong Yun's path.

Upon seeing this scene, a ruthless glint flashed in Hongyun's eyes, and an Ice Soul Divine Lightning flew out from his sleeve.

The Ice Soul Divine Lightning struck the center of the fire net with pinpoint accuracy, and with a deafening boom, it exploded.

The terrifying cold wave collided with the Phoenix True Fire, instantly unleashing a violent energy fluctuation.

Under the impact of the cold wave, a gap appeared in the fire net, and Hongyun took the opportunity to pass through the gap.

"Damn it, it's that stuff again!"

Seeing this, Fire Phoenix's face turned ashen.

He hadn't expected that Hongyun still possessed the Ice Soul Divine Thunder, and that its power seemed even greater than the previous one.

Seeing the power of the Ice Soul Divine Lightning, the Golden-Winged Roc was even more apprehensive. He had suffered from the Ice Soul Divine Lightning before and knew how powerful it was.

"Chase him! He can't have gone far!"

Fire Phoenix gave the order and took the lead in chasing after them, with the other four powerful avian creatures following closely behind.

Hongyun was flying frantically ahead. The effects of the Explosive Yuan Pill were rapidly fading. He had to break out of the encirclement before the effects wore off, otherwise he would truly become a fish on a chopping board.

The Cangwu Mountains are vast. Hongyun had only stayed on the outer perimeter before, as Huofeng and the others had blocked his way from all sides. Hongyun had no choice but to continue deeper into the Cangwu Mountains.

As the Daoist temple of the Cangwu Ancestor, the depths of the Cangwu Mountains are far more dangerous than those on the outskirts.

But this was Hongyun's only way out.

Sensing Hongyun's intentions, Huofeng gritted her teeth, used the Blood Burning Secret Technique, and broke through the air to approach Hongyun.

"Bald Taoist priest, hand over the phoenix tree!"

The fire phoenix opened its mouth and spewed out a flame, transforming into a fiery phoenix that pounced towards the red clouds.

Hongyun didn't take the attack head-on. Instead, she dodged the attack of the Flame Phoenix with a flash of her figure. She then swung the Ice Soul Sword dozens of times, sending sword energies towards the Flame Phoenix from different angles.

The phoenix flapped its wings, blocking all the sword energy. Just as it was about to attack again, a bolt of ice-soul lightning quietly appeared in front of it.

Boom, rumble—

A fierce cold wave broke out again, freezing the Fire Phoenix so stiff that its movements became sluggish. Taking advantage of this, the Red Cloud swept past it and rushed into the depths of the Cangwu Mountains.

The Phoenix True Fire dispelled the icy chill, and the Fire Phoenix trembled with rage; this was an utter disgrace.

"Pass down the order: pursue and kill this traitor with all your might!"

The Fire Phoenix roared angrily, "Whoever can capture him, I will personally petition the clan leader to reward him!"

The fire phoenix's voice echoed in the sky, spreading for millions of miles around. The golden-winged roc and the other three cried out to summon more reinforcements.

After rushing into the depths of the Cangwu Mountains, Hongyun continued to fly inwards. He could feel that the aura of the pursuers behind him had not decreased, but rather increased.

"No, this can't go on. I have to find a place to hide," Hongyun thought to herself.

Hongyun fled with his head down, unaware that obscure array patterns appeared where he flew, and the entire Cangwu Mountain Range began to change.

Suddenly, Hongyun felt a sense of connection, as if something was drawing him in from the shadows. Was it a predestined opportunity?

Hongyun realized this possibility, so she immediately changed direction and flew towards the direction she sensed.

Following that sensation, Hongyun flew away, inadvertently avoiding many of the formations and restrictions of the Cangwu Mountains.

Following behind Hongyun, Huofeng and the others would occasionally trigger the array restrictions, facing sudden killing arrays, bewildering arrays, and illusion arrays, resulting in casualties.

After flying for most of the day, Hongyun finally arrived at the place that resonated with her heart. It was an unnamed, desolate mountain. Overjoyed, she sped up and flew there.

Just as he was about to reach the desolate mountain, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Hongyun.

The figure didn't fly in; rather, it emerged from the void, something Hongyun couldn't comprehend.

The figure was a snow-white crane, several times larger than an ordinary crane, with a wingspan of a hundred feet, and exuding an aloof aura.

The moment Hongyun saw the crane, his expression froze. Although the crane did not reveal its aura, Hongyun trembled all over, as if his soul had been frozen.

"A Great, Great Luo Golden Immortal..."

Hongyun gritted his teeth, roaring inwardly. The Phoenix Clan's Grand Luo Golden Immortal level expert could no longer sit still.

This crane is a true Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Although it has only broken through to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal level in terms of magical power, it is still a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, and no Taiyi Golden Immortal can contend with it.

Hongyun's heart sank. His worst fears had come true. With a powerful expert at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level making a move, even if he had a hundred lives, it wouldn't be enough to kill him.

The crane quietly watched the red cloud, its eyes devoid of any emotion, as if it were looking at an ant.

"So it was you who stole the sycamore tree?"

Hongyun gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice, "This junior only obtained the phoenix tree by chance, and did not steal it from the Phoenix Clan."

At this moment, Hongyun tried her best to remain calm, but the hand holding the Ice Soul Sword was trembling slightly.