Chapter 2, Cultivation in the Heavenly Palace
The area around the main hall is paved with marble, and usually, the Emperor of the Morning Glory conducts affairs in the rear hall
After all, she is a member of the Phoenix clan. Having accompanied her for these days, Lord Chaohua has developed some feelings for her due to her spiritual sensitivity. Watching her face death before his eyes, he ultimately cannot bear it. If she were to die, it would be better, yet her current state of being neither alive nor dead only deepens his hesitation.
From head to tail, it measures over three zhang in length! If it had a complete tail feather, it would probably be twice the size of the fire phoenix beside it! Tian Zhen was drenched in cold sweat, with every feather on his body standing on end, finding it hard to accept such a growth rate; it was truly terrifying. The feeling was akin to a pig waking up from a dream, only to discover it had suddenly transformed into an elephant
"Little Phoenix, do not lose heart," Prince Chaohua said as he patted her head, "You will surely succeed."
A person stood at the door, their phoenix-like eyes reflecting a complex expression
This is not good; I need to find a way to lose weight when I go back. What if the leader sees that I have become robust and decides to ride me...
In the near future, the Crown Prince will embark on a mission to the Celestial Realm. The envoy will be substantial, and it is not too difficult to sneak someone in. This plan is indeed good; if successful, the Crown Prince will achieve merit, and his position will become even more secure. However, if the matter is exposed, the Crown Prince may very well become a hostage. The Divine Empress has placed a significant bet this time, and the current situation with the little phoenix is also quite perplexing.
That's right, it can move on its own! ... Could it be ...? ... Could it be something like a Sun Wukong transformed?
Zhao Huajun shook his head
Brother, although we have grown larger, rest assured that we will never take away your livelihood
However, such changes directly affect her welfare. Although the little gray phoenix is not attractive, at least it can still pretend to be cute and be held by handsome men. Nowadays, with such a robust physique, it is hard to associate it with the word "cute." With such a large bird, it is likely that no handsome man would carry it around. If there were, the scene would certainly be spectacular and quite terrifying.
Zhao Hua Jun still smiled gently, patting her head to offer comfort: "Do not be afraid, little Huang'er will soon be able to become a human."
As soon as the thought arose, a sharp pain coursed through my entire body
This is ... ? ... planning to use palm strength to force out the poison. ? Realizing that something was amiss, Tian Zhen began to worry
Reflecting on how it was willing to sacrifice itself to save others despite having no skills at the time, yet now, as the king of its clan, it stands by and does nothing in the face of death
Upon waking, Tian Zhen discovered that he had transformed into a great phoenix
A millennium of cultivation without the control of an inner elixir has led to such consequences. Tian Zhen silently jumped down from the parasol tree, feeling dejected as he walked around the palace wall twice. In the end, he decided to return to the hall to find Lord Chaohua and listen to the cultivation method two more times.
It seems that I sustained serious injuries last night
At that moment, the pearl began to move
Having regained his life, Tian Zhen was immensely grateful, while also feeling perplexed by his inexplicable maturity. He simply felt an abundance of energy coursing through him, and his spirits were exceptionally high
This poison has no antidote; even if one is afflicted, one must immediately circulate their energy for at least one or two hours. Any delay would render rescue impossible. Fortunately, the poison within the little phoenix was completely forced out by the power of the demon god's palm; otherwise, there would truly be no hope of revival.
However, the essence of the Phoenix King is of utmost importance, as it is the condensation of the royal aura of the Feather Clan, which is closely related to the fate of the Feather Clan. It takes tens of thousands of years to obtain a single drop. Each generation of divine kings inherits this royal aura upon their ascension. The citizens from all directions also rely on it for their cultivation. If the royal aura is weak, the cultivation of the Feather Clan will inevitably be restricted. Life and death are predetermined, and every generation of divine kings has received guidance. Even if exceptions are to be made, it should never be for the sake of saving a mere little phoenix.
"In light of our past friendship, I have tolerated the Shenyu Clan for many years," the Demon God waved his sleeve, "but due to your repeated interference in the wars, I will no longer show mercy to the Shenyu Clan from now on"
It was an exquisite small box that somehow fell from the table, and during the collision with the ground, the lid opened, causing a bright red pearl to roll out from inside
Alternatively, the gray bird would be more suitable
Prince Chaohua sighed and said: "As a natural deity, my cousin is beyond our reach and should rightfully guard the heavenly realm. Why must he insist on opposing us? If he returns, His Majesty will surely value him greatly, and in the future, he will achieve success and leave a lasting legacy."
"Clatter", something happened. It fell.
Tian Zhen was shocked
The demon uttered a sound of acknowledgment and said: "Loyalty in serving the master, commendable courage"
"Deceit and treachery, vying for power and profit, such a heavenly realm is unworthy of my guardianship," the Demon God said with a long "hmph," slightly raising his chin, "I alone can create a realm of my own."
Tian Zhenrong was fortunate to spit blood foam, nearly losing consciousness on the spot
Like a grand hall the size of a small football field, Tian Zhen found it easy to turn around. For a phoenix that was dining, Chao Huajun was particularly gracious, allowing her to share a meal with him
Within the palace walls, there are also vast halls. Compared to the heavenly court, they may lack grandeur and magnificence, yet they possess an abundance of tranquility and elegance. In the back garden, the flowers and trees flourish, with large sycamore trees and bamboo groves. At times, the sycamore leaves flutter in the morning sun, at times, the sycamore drips with fine rain at dusk, at times, the emerald bamboo sways in the wind, and at times, the fragmented shadows filter the moonlight like gold.
The hall is quiet, and the morning light is absent of the lord.
The wind subsides, the sleeves fall, the demon god stands with hands behind his back: "The poison has been expelled."
Bearing a millennium of cultivation, only lacking a single internal elixir
A drop of blood, not only the royal aura is lost, but also a thousand years of cultivation. If she truly obtains this drop of blood, she will be able to gain a thousand years of cultivation out of thin air, and only needs to refine one more inner elixir
What does this mean, cousin?
Zhao Huajun smiled wryly: "That is the falsehood of the Holy Nameless."
Zhao Huajun glanced at Youpo Mountain and said softly, "Let's go"
The renowned Featherless Heavenly Palace is truly an ethereal place, neither grounded nor reaching the heavens. Outside the palace, the clouds and mist are dense, making the entire heavenly palace appear to be suspended in mid-air
This life is unbearable! Unbearable! Tian Zhen rolled on the ground, his desire to live stronger than ever before. Oh God, grant me a single inner elixir!
It emits light, similar to a glowing pearl, doesn't it? Tian Zhen craned her neck to confirm, turned over to stand up, shook her fur, walked over to pick up the pearl with her mouth, and prepared to place it back in the box
A strong wind swirled, black sleeves brushed past, and the demon vanished
Still unable to find any trace of his lover, is he planning to give up? Tian Zhen sighed and suddenly noticed that the way Huo Feng was looking at him was somewhat strange, filled with resentment and hostility
The poison has been forced out, and we are also about to perish
Wonderful, wonderful! Tian Zhen is looking forward to it
The slightest force has resulted in such severe consequences, yet the demon did not find anything amiss: "A mere little gray bird can perish at my hands, stronger than you who died from poison."
Indeed, Tian Zhen's height now prevents her from sitting at the table. She silently squats in the corner, looking at the food on the ground in front of her, feeling a deep sense of shame
Zhao Hua's heart suddenly trembled, and he stared blankly at Tian Zhen in his arms
A beam of golden light flew silently and transformed into a human figure upon landing. It turned out that Lord Chaohua was on the mountain and had also heard the earlier sound of the phoenix's cry, which is why he hurried back. Indeed, something has happened.
Upon hearing the word "rescue," Tian Zhen stopped her tears—well, a gray bird is just a gray bird; this description is quite fitting. The great demon lord is invincible and it is understandable for him to look down upon us, a mere little bird.
Tian Zhenxin felt a surge of emotion, with tears welling up in her eyes
Zhao Huajun took a piece of meat cake and brought it to her lips, saying: "Cultivation should not be rushed; take your time."
The glow of the sunset is brilliant, illuminating the grand hall brightly
Tian Zhen could not even muster the strength to nod, and the scenery before her gradually became blurred
Tian Zhen quickly understood and patted its back with his wings
The demon does not argue, turning to the side: "The consequences of opposing me are like this."
Of course, it is still a great gray phoenix
The demon stands high above, with a gray bird at its feet
The sound of rustling echoed as the internal energy surged fiercely, causing the leaves of the parasol tree to fall abundantly to the ground. Several young sweepers gritted their teeth, their eyes practically blazing with fire. However, they could only endure in silence, for Wang showed exceptional tolerance towards this ugly phoenix, leaving them with no choice but to suppress their anger.
"The poisoned gray bird, in today's six realms, only I can save you"
"Phoenix King of the Feathered Tribe, even if you cultivate for another one hundred thousand years, you may not be able to withstand my three moves. Who can defeat me!" A deep, arrogant laughter echoed, "I am very much looking forward to proving the prophecy of the Saint of the Nameless."
Zhao Huajun did not lose his composure after all. Given the strength of this cousin, if he truly wanted to kill someone, there would certainly be no situation of serious injury: "The Shenyu clan cannot betray the Heavenly Realm."
Who would target a little phoenix with no cultivation? This ambush is clearly aimed at oneself, and it must have inadvertently harmed it. The gaze of Lord Chaohua flickered as he raised his hand, and a small object rose from the dust on the ground, flying into his palm.
The Demon God Path: "It is said that the Divine Feather Clan will have someone who can defeat me."
Unfortunately, the demon god is the reincarnation of the innate god of slaughter. Such divine power is beyond the capacity of an ordinary body to withstand. Now that the poison has been cleared, the internal organs are ruptured, and it is still impossible to escape death.
Gazing at that handsome face and thinking of her own ashen features, Tian Zhen shook her head and walked out of the hall
Tian Zhen coughed lightly twice, flapping her wings and rushing forward; with this flap, she flew a full eight thousand miles
I will save you once. The demon god's decisions never require much time; once made, they are executed immediately. A gust of wind rose from beneath his sleeve, and his beautiful right hand appeared and disappeared.
Zhao Huajun sighed, noticing the black blood on the ground, and roughly guessed what had happened: "Has someone been poisoned?"
Tian Zhen immediately looked at Zhao Huajun, asking if it was the leader who saved us
With a gasp, Tian Zhen flew out two zhang, falling to the ground, blood streaming from his mouth, nose, and ears
To save, there is indeed a way; the blood of the Phoenix King can bring one back to life
Zhao Huajun comforted, "With the inner elixir, one can transform into human form"
Tian Zhen still kept his head down, his entire being filled with a sense of despondency and a cultural aura of defeatism
It should have been anticipated that the God of Death is not skilled in saving lives. A treatment failure like this is worse than being poisoned, as at least one could live a little longer.
Zhao Huajun unexpectedly frowned, and after a moment, he lowered his head to look at the dying Tian Zhen, his phoenix eyes reflecting a complex expression
This deity is the reincarnation of an ancient god of slaughter, capable of creating thousands of cannon fodder in the blink of an eye. If such formidable power is not controlled properly, we may very well end up as ashes alongside the Young Master Yu Chen...
One should not eat recklessly; it would be unjust to die from eating something rather than being struck down by the demon god. Tian truly realized something was amiss, turned around, and ran out to seek help
Zhao Hua Jun felt despondent and somewhat helpless
Seeing the situation clearly, Chaohua Jun hurried over to pick up Tian Zhen. After a brief examination, her heart sank; at this moment, it was evident that Tian Zhen was severely injured and had no chance of survival. It was only because the blood of the phoenix had healing properties that she had not yet drawn her last breath.
The fire phoenix beside her had already awakened, expressing confusion about everything that had happened, gazing at its master in bewilderment
Before I had the chance to take countermeasures, my entire body began to ache.
The black blood flowed out, mingling with fresh blood, and it did not stop for a long time. It felt as if the internal organs were being crushed, an indescribable pain, and breathing became increasingly difficult. Tian Zhen lay on the ground, gasping for breath, lacking even the strength to cry, with only a faint awareness remaining in his mind
That is a celestial seal
The leader's promotion, along with a millennium of cultivation, made the process of refining an inner elixir seem quite simple. However, for some unknown reason, she spent a full two months without success, truly disappointing the leader's high expectations. The only source of pride she could claim was that none of the phoenixes in the Featherless Heavenly Palace dared to bully her, as she could easily knock several of them over with a single flap of her wing.
As if it had come to life, the little Xiaoming uncontrollably burrowed down her throat, and before she could react, it had already rolled down into the esophagus
Zhao Huajun sat back down in the chair