Chapter One, The Dance of the Heavenly Phoenix

The beautiful phoenix eyes are rippling with a faint smile

Seeing that person, Tian Zhen spread his wings and nodded in greeting

As expected, Huo Feng is sleeping very soundly, seemingly having been tampered with.

In wide robes and a tall crown, surpassing the elegant scholars in paintings, the broad sleeves adorned with shimmering gold edges, long eyelashes lifting a hint of sunlight, dyed in a light golden hue, with gentle phoenix-like eyes, yet the emotions hidden within remain forever unseen by others

Delicate jade-like hands, with pointed nails glistening in the sunlight

Tian Zhen, stand still

When Zhao Huajun was not present, Tian Zhen could never sleep soundly, always in a state of half-dreaming and half-awake. In the middle of the night, a strange sound suddenly came from her ear, startling her awake.

Zhaohua Jun indeed reproached: "Huang'er is truly disrespectful, yet does not offer an apology."

Jiu Futai Palace is an old minister from the previous dynasty, holding a high reputation in the celestial realm. Yu Chen Shao Gong, however, is the cousin of the current Celestial Emperor Guan He Yue Wu's maternal family. Guan He Yue Wu has sent him to accompany Jiu Futai Palace, ostensibly for supervision, fearing that the Palace might take the opportunity to seek out the former Crown Prince Guan He Yue Wei. Currently, the situation in the celestial realm is chaotic, and everyone is hoping for the return of the former Crown Prince, which explains Guan He Yue Wu's apprehension.

Feeling embarrassed in front of him, Hengyueji left in tears

As the sound of the flute rises, clear as the cry of a phoenix, it is ineffably wonderful, resonating through the sky. With its extraordinary charm, Tian Zhen suddenly feels a jolt of spirit, her mind gradually enchanted by the flute's melody. Her soul seems to be drawn by it, and her body becomes light, her wings fluttering involuntarily, lifting her into the air to dance and spiral.

Recognizing each other, Zhao Huajun and the old man both clasped their hands in greeting

Tian Zhen listened with repeated cold laughter

Zhao Huajun smiled and transformed into a beam of golden light, disappearing

The feathered tip of the needle pierced the right wing, and the toxin entered the bloodstream

Thanks to numerous television dramas, Tian Zhen has accumulated considerable experience in the realm of covert schemes. She is aware that it could be highly toxic, and if she were to be pricked by it, the consequences could be dire. Therefore, she tries to remain calm, carefully pushing aside the surrounding feathers, and using her mouth, she grasps the base to pull it out.

This is ... ... is. ... ... Tian Zhen's entire body was covered in goosebumps

She was agile in form, and with her master present, Hengyueji did not dare to harm her. As a result, her hair became disheveled, and all her postures and charm vanished without a trace, leaving her in a rather awkward state

Presenting a dance to the leader? Tian Zhen was finally brought back to her senses by these words, feeling extremely embarrassed

The black-haired, black-bearded Daoist in a purple robe hurriedly smiled and said: "This humble immortal has come to your esteemed region on the orders of His Majesty from the Supreme Palace to handle matters. Passing through this place, I did not expect to encounter Lord Chaohua, what a fortunate coincidence."

In an instant, a tall figure stood before me

From what he said, does the Immortal Emperor intend to kill Lord Chaohua

Yu Chen Shao Gong understood that he was unwilling to continue this topic, so he accompanied his smile with a few polite remarks, saying: "We are under the imperial command, so we cannot stay for long. I must take my leave now, please do not take offense, Your Highness."

Tian Zhen lazily used a pointed comb to groom her fur, the book was not wrong, but unfortunately, we are just a counterfeit phoenix

A gentle person becomes even more terrifying when they are strict, and Tian Zhen felt her legs weaken, beginning to feel guilty

I apologize, I apologize, Tian Zhen is shaking her hair. In order to satisfy the visual effects for the audience, we can consider it

With the resolution of the war, Prince Chaohua was no longer in a hurry and intended to take Tian Zhen on a tour to broaden his horizons. Having a bird that understood human sentiments as a companion added much more enjoyment compared to usual

Zhao Huajun finally couldn't help but laugh: "Did she provoke you?"

Wen Xi sighed, saying: "It has only just begun; I do not know how many hundreds of years we will have to wait"

"Zhao Huajun is the divine king of the heavenly realm, highly valued by the divine emperor. It would be greatly beneficial for us to win him over. Why does Your Majesty insist on eliminating him? It is indeed strange..." The person seemed puzzled as well and chuckled after a moment.

This Yupo Mountain was originally an ancient divine mountain, nourished by the spiritual essence of the sun and moon. Later, it was abandoned by the gods, and out of resentment and anger, many demons and evil creatures were born, making it extremely perilous. However, there are still many rare spiritual herbs on the mountain. She is just sulking with me, running up the mountain to search for herbs

The Moon Empress was greatly enraged, and a cold light flashed at her fingertips as she was about to cast a spell. Suddenly, she heard the voice of Prince Chaohua calling out "Little Phoenix," and she immediately reacted, quickly retracting her hand and retreating to dodge.

Tian Zhen immediately poked his head out from under his wings, shaking his head with tears in his eyes. Seeing that he was about to play again, he quickly pounced and tugged at his sleeve with all his might.

The consequence of wrongdoing is death, a crow has saved me the trouble of taking action. Yu Chen Shao Gong sneered coldly

In front was the vast wilderness, and Tian Zhen quickly understood, closing his mouth

"For your disrespect towards this prince, the punishment shall be expulsion from the Feather Clan," Lord Chaohua said as he threw her to the ground. "Considering this is your first offense, if you obediently admit your guilt here, this prince will spare you."

Under the cover of night, the chirping of insects and the singing of birds are absent, and the vast wilderness is enveloped in silence. Compared to the last time I saw it, Youpo Mountain appears unchanged, standing majestically in the wind, dark and somewhat cold, somewhat blurred

The voice sounded very familiar, and Tian Zhen recalled without much effort that this was none other than the young master Yu Chen from earlier

The beautiful woman? Tian Zhen turned her face to take a look at the gray fur, feeling a bit envious. This person is indeed cunning, knowing that we have faced quite a bit of ridicule because of this fur, so she uses her beauty to tempt us. However, to be fair, I have never considered myself an unparalleled beauty. Should I give it a try?

In the heavy night, with dim pearlescence, one seems to be in a bottomless cave of darkness.

Yu Chen Shao Gong had already raised his hand, but upon seeing the situation, he lowered it again

Cultivation? Tian Zhenzhuang did not hear it

Just at that moment, did the esteemed Lord Zhao Hua hear the call? Tian Zhen felt a quiet urgency.

Famous mountains and strange valleys, tranquil forests and divine lakes, vast deserts of yellow sand

The feathers are sharp as needles, intermingled among the golden feathers of the fire phoenix, with slight variations in color; if one does not pay close attention, it is nearly impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye

The leader is wise! Tian Zhen immediately opened his eyes and nodded repeatedly

He paused for a moment and then tentatively asked: "Is it possible that Lord Chaohua has come to this Youpo Mountain for..."

Even if we are not like the phoenix, you can still call us a crow

Tian Zhen pecked at her hand with great speed and force, taking advantage of her moment of guarding her hand to pounce and attack her hair

There is even a sense of impending death

The three individuals also paid their compliments to the Divine Emperor before departing

Being toyed with like a bird, Tian Zhen remains indifferent, pecking aimlessly with his head down, we need to rest, we need to replenish...

Tian Zhen jumped around, not knowing what he intended to do

Zhao Huajun put away the flute: "In the clan, there are those who have attained human form, and they should come to the Yumo Heavenly Palace to pay homage to this king. The phoenix sings, and the huang dances. Today, this king first commands you to perform a dance, how about it?"

For the last time, Chaohua Jun reached out to embrace her, gazing into the mist ahead and softly said, "For the last time, shall we? If we cannot find it again, then it shall be... so be it."

In the back hall, the two sovereigns were discussing confidential matters, while in the garden, Tian Zhen was squatting on a stone table basking in the sun, with an array of food laid out before her. The sunlight was warm, the green trees swayed in the breeze, and the maidservants came and went, occasionally stopping to tease her

Yu Chen Shao Gong was clearly aware of his identity, filled with terror, his voice changed: "You ... ... "

Come back

The object under the knife gradually takes shape, revealing a finely crafted bamboo flute

Through the gaps between the feathers, she saw a pair of black boots standing in front of her

Several hundred years? Tian Zhen is frightened, that requires reconsideration

Which sister practices the Nine Yin White Bone Claw! Tian Zhen was so startled that she flapped her wings, causing all the dishes and plates to fall to the ground

A familiar figure is slowly walking this way

Who is it? Tian Zhen is alert

Tian Zhen had long been aware of this matter. After spending a few days together, the sudden separation still brought a sense of reluctance. However, since he was staying in the Heavenly Court to serve, it would not be difficult to meet again. Therefore, Tian Zhen was not too saddened and playfully flapped his wings against his hand

This line of thought is indeed thorough, but unfortunately, it is all too late

Tian Zhen remained silent

Zhao Huajun placed Tian Zhen under the wings of the Fire Phoenix and gently reminded her, "Do not run around, do you remember?"

Demon God Road ... ... Road. ... ... Lord Lucifer! Tian Zhen's heart trembled with fear, tightly fixating on those beautiful and majestic narrow phoenix eyes, beginning to pray, he doesn't have the habit of squinting, does he?

Very well, it is entirely our fault for not being respectful to our guests

Zhao Hua Jun's boots are white

Tian Zhen was on the verge of tears.

The broad phoenix back resembled a large ship, with the noble lord Chaohua seated with flowing hair, his slender fingers holding a thin blade, skillfully carving a bamboo tube that he had casually picked while passing by Qiongshan

Zhao Huajun bent down to pick her up, saying nothing, and walked into the room, sitting down on the chair

The woman in the purple dress stood gracefully, holding a fruit in her hand, her posture dignified and elegant, yet her beautiful eyes were filled with disdain: "How can this wicked and ugly phoenix still be by my side"

As she was speaking halfway, she suddenly jumped up with a scream

The white wide sleeves were lifted by the wind, as Chaohua Jun leisurely brought the flute to his lips

Hengyueji glanced at Tian Zhen, seemingly apologetic: "I saw it here just now, so I casually fed it a couple of pieces of fruit. Who would have thought it would inexplicably get angry? I suppose it did not suit its taste."

Grains of sand fell upon him with the wind, and Tian Zhen felt a chill run down his spine, ashes, ashes

So we didn't dare to leave, Tian Zhen tilted his head.

As the music concludes and the dance comes to an end, the lingering notes echo among the drifting clouds. Tian Zhen falls back onto the back of the fire phoenix, completely unresponsive, feeling a profound sense of loss in her heart.

Tian Zhen fell to the ground and rolled over, feeling wronged. She turned over, got up, and with a toss of her head, walked towards the garden exit—so you think it's all my fault, right? Go ahead and teach me a lesson, leader. At worst, I can just go out and fend for myself!

A deep and slightly nasal voice emanated from an unknown source, resonating through the heavens and the earth, imbued with an inexhaustible majesty and a hint of anger

The haughty demeanor swiftly transformed into gentleness, as Princess Hengyue adjusted her garments and lowered her gaze to pay her respects: "Your Highness, the Morning Radiance."

Nonsense!" The Lord of Chaohua waved his sleeve and brushed her aside, "Why haven't you apologized to the goddess yet!"

Zhaohua Jun said: "Having returned from the Heavenly Court, I passed through this place"

In the blink of an eye, a tall figure appeared two zhang away, clad in a black robe with wide sleeves edged in gold, adorned with a golden forehead ornament and hairpiece. Long black hair was blown into disarray by the wind, brushing past a high nose and partially obscuring a flawless face, embodying a kind of dark perfection

Zhao Huajun lifted her wings: "Having offended her, you still wish to run out alone, letting her see whether the Divine Feather Clan is about to lose another little phoenix?"

Zhao Huajun said: "I really like it, would Xiao Huang'er be willing to dance another tune for me?"

The smile remained unchanged, only gradually fading away. Zhao Huajun slowly moved the flute away from his lips, without making any indication.

Wen Xi spread her wings: "These past few days have also allowed me to replenish my spirit, are you not planning to cultivate?"

At this moment, a celestial official approached and saluted: "Your Majesty is in the rear hall and has ordered this humble servant to invite the literary guard to come over."

The cold wind swept in during the night, but fortunately, the wings of the fire phoenix were quite large. Tian Zhen, being small in stature, hid underneath and was completely covered by the feathers, surprisingly warm.

Tian Zhen immediately lowered his head in a gesture of submission

Are these people from the Celestial Realm? Based on various conversations he has heard recently, Tian Zhen has roughly grasped the current situation and has gradually developed an interest. Both the Celestial Realm and the Divine Realm are searching for Guan He Yue Wei; where has he gone?

Are you plotting behind the scenes

Is it possible that Lord Chaohua is here?

Zhao Huajun smiled, shaking off the bamboo shavings from her body: "This object is quite marvelous, you will know shortly."

The Goddess of the Eternal Moon? The Lord of Morning Glory looked at the chaotic scene before him, intending to inquire.

Although this poison is fierce, it is not enough to endanger the life of the Phoenix King. After the Prince of Morning Glory is poisoned, he will surely begin to circulate his energy immediately. Those waiting nearby intend to take advantage of this opportunity to strike. If an incident occurs here, the Divine Emperor will certainly not suspect the Immortal Realm. However, they did not anticipate that despite all their calculations, they overlooked one detail: there is still a small creature hidden under the wings of the Fire Phoenix, and she has seen everything.

The treacherous Mount Youpo, I wonder if Lord Chaohua is in danger

A confident face, resembling him yet not quite him, Tian Zhen felt three parts moved and seven parts doubtful

Zhao Huajun reprimanded, "Do not be disrespectful!"

Tian Zhen'an cautiously pecked at the fire phoenix with her mouth, but to her surprise, the fire phoenix seemed to be in a deep slumber, showing no response. She had no choice but to quietly peek out to confirm that Yu Chen Shao Gong was not present, and only then did she jump out from beneath the phoenix's wings

Noticing someone approaching, Chaohua turned to look at Jun.

If he can remain infatuated and unable to forget for twenty years, then that dragon lady, even in death, should be satisfied

Ah, when did Your Majesty, the Divine Emperor, become so humble as to use the word "please"? Tian Zhen stood there in astonishment as he watched him walk away, taking a long time to regain his senses, thinking he must have misheard, and slowly lowered his head to peck at the fruit.

"Stop right there." The words were spoken slowly, with a strong sense of warning

A sudden and intense sense of oppression, accompanied by a heavy aura of murderous intent, envelops from all directions, making it difficult to breathe

This matter is not trivial; having inadvertently overheard such a secret, the consequences of being discovered are all too clear. Tian Zhen, both startled and frightened, dared not make a sound while hiding beneath the phoenix wing, and did not move until that pair of black boots had disappeared.

The next morning, Prince Chaohua took Tian Zhen and departed from the Heavenly Court on the Fire Phoenix. Several heavenly officials, under the command of the Divine Emperor, escorted them for eighty thousand miles. Wen Xi did not come, and Tian Zhen expressed his understanding, as he was now serving in the imperial court and could not be as free as before

Wen Xi sat down on the stone bench beside the table and, pulling at the tips of her wings, asked: "Is it true that the Phoenix clan is known to feed on reality? Has the book made a mistake?"

The Nine-Fu Tai Palace shook its head

The sound of the flute is calm and harmonious, exuding the demeanor of a sovereign. Even the fire phoenix comes to a halt, raising its neck to join in the melody

Zhao Huajun looked at the other two and said with a smile: "Young Master Yu Chen is also here."

He has returned! Tian Zhen was startled, instinctively flapping her wings and screaming, causing a feather to float down from her mouth. In her panic, Tian Zhen suddenly felt a sharp pain in her right wing, followed by a numbness, and then her entire body became stiff, causing her to roll off the back of the phoenix

The act of blinking carried a hint of mockery, which was quite distant from his usual image. Tian Zhen was taken aback and quickly lowered her head, falling silent.

Post station! The post station was missed! Tian Zhen quickly let out a sigh and gestured to him with a call.

What is the most effective way to plot against Prince Chaohua

The poisonous feather floated up from the ground and flew into the sleeve of the young master of the Jade Chen Palace on its own. The young master of the Jade Chen Palace was not foolish; once this little crow died, its spirit would vanish. The Lord of Morning Splendor has always been cautious and astute, and it is unlikely that he would be deceived. It is imperative not to let him realize that this was the work of the celestial realm. It is better to dispose of the little crow's corpse and leave swiftly.

Loneliness, fear, gradually breeding

With a narrowing of her phoenix-like eyes and a graceful sweep of her wide sleeves, a powerful divine force surged forth. Yu Chen Shao Gong had no time to react, and her body collapsed like scattered sand.

In the midst of the conversation, something flashed in the distance

He shouted in a deep voice: "Stop."

The demon lowered its gaze upon her and after a moment spoke: "Gray bird"

If he truly went out, he would likely be dealt with by Hengyue Ji immediately. Tian Zhen did not dare to actually leave, and upon hearing that he showed no signs of anger, he quickly turned back and walked in front of him.

In an instant, Yu Chen Taigong inexplicably began to feel uneasy, as if he were rooted to the spot, his legs becoming exceptionally heavy, unable to move even half a step. It was not just him; this terrifying atmosphere was also sensed by Tian Zhen, who was lying nearby.

In an instant, a hand reached out to snatch the fruit

For a long time, there was no more sound around.

A shadow enveloped from above.

Zhao Hua Jun is both angry and amused; in front of the Phoenix King, who would dare to be so disrespectful! A mere little phoenix before me actually refuses to obey orders and sulks, wanting to leave?

Jiu Futai Palace

Three beams of white light descended, transforming into three figures resembling celestial officials. At the forefront stood an elderly man in his fifties, with a kind face, white hair, white eyebrows, and a white beard. He held a whisk in his hand, and his snow-white Daoist robe was adorned with patterns of the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, fluttering in the wind, exuding an air of ethereal grace, reminiscent of the Supreme Old Lord depicted in paintings

Zhao Huajun could not help but laugh: "Would you feel shy? The Phoenix clan is naturally gifted in singing and dancing, so what is there to be afraid of..."

Tian Zhen closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep

Rest early tonight, and set off tomorrow to return to the Feather Desert Heavenly Palace

Wen Xi gently tapped her sharp beak, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips: "I look forward to the day you transform into a human; do not be lazy."

Searching all around, there were no suspicious signs; it was unclear what tricks he had actually played

"Get away from me," Hengyueji impatiently kicked her, muttering under her breath, "Looking so ugly, yet still not dead after being bathed in fire."

Regretfully, I should not have stopped her from peeking at the leader while he was bathing, I have truly created a rift. Tian Zhen silently returned before her, bowing his head to express his apology, we will no longer do bad things, you may freely indulge in our leader.

"The little crow has actually ruined my plans!" A gloomy voice echoed.

A pain in the back, yet it was caused by a fruit thrown at me.

Tomorrow you will return to the Feather Desert Palace with Prince Chaohua, do you have anything you wish to say to me

Tian Zhenfei flew onto the back of the Fire Phoenix and examined it closely. The Phoenix had exceptional eyesight, and indeed, it allowed her to discover something unusual—a small feather that was distinctly different from the others

Apology? Tian Zhen looked at him for a while, slowly flapping his wings, shaking his neck, and stepping forward to stand before Hengyue Ji.

Take care, little phoenix. Wen Xi patted her on the back and stood up

Tian Zhen pondered for a moment and shifted his gaze towards the Fire Phoenix

This woman is too venomous, she is so calculative even with a bird! Tian Zhen felt a surge of anger rising in her heart, and just as she was about to think of a countermeasure, the voices of the maidservants greeting her from a distance reached her ears

After searching for twenty years without any results, it is evident that the situation is dire. Is this the final persistence? Tian Zhen found it difficult to stop and could not stop, so he could only nod in agreement

"Lazy Phoenix," Wen Xi said with a smile, "I have heard that the women of the Phoenix clan are all extremely beautiful once they attain human form. You have injured your colorful feathers, but as long as you achieve human form and shed your gray feathers, no one will dare to look down on you."

In the deep of night, the pearl light dims

Zhao Huajun nodded: "May His Majesty the Immortal Emperor enjoy boundless fortune and longevity. In due course, our Emperor will also send envoys to the Immortal Realm."

The despicable immortal, you should not exist

The Eternal Moon Princess hurriedly bent down to approach it, saying affectionately: "It does not know anything, so please do not blame the Lord of Morning Radiance... Ah! Ah!"

"Laziness is of no consequence," Wen Xi suddenly raised his handsome brows, "If I... I will definitely seek out the world's miraculous elixirs for you, to help you attain human form as soon as possible"

Where is this, and what is being done

I command you to play the good person! Don't you love birds? If you have the ability, take action! Tian Zhen was enjoying the teasing, feeling quite pleased, and was unwilling to listen. I am a bird now, I am being rude, what can you do about it? Such a treacherous woman, really getting close to our leader, will we have good days ahead? Today, I will make sure you leave a good impression on him