Chapter 289, Phoenix Manifestation

Translator: Silavin

 

Next, Qin Yichen witnessed the Flame Demon Commander’s ability to regenerate from he flames.

 

*Roar!* After its arm was cut off, the Flame Demon Commander let out an intense howl. The surrounding flame, which was like liquid, gathered towards it as its centre.

 

Soon, a new arm took shape, then once again came swooping down towards Ouyang Haotian.

 

“This creature actually has such an amazing ability.” Qin Yichen was greatly surprised. He had heard legends of the mythical Phoenix that could undergo rebirth through flames. He never imagined that the Flame Demons of the Extreme Flame Zone would possess abilities similar to the mythical Phoenix.

 

This made Qin Yichen increasingly curious about what exactly was at the centre, the true core, of the Extreme Flame Zone.

 

Although the Flame Demon Commander’s regenerative abilities were strong, it still could not withstand Ouyang Haotian’s assault.

 

In just three sword strikes, the Flame Demon Commander was defeated.

 

However, Ouyang Haotian’s energy was also noticeably unstable.

 

In this environment, killing a Flame Demon Commander was not an easy task even for him.

 

Seeing this, Qin Yichen gained some understanding of Ouyang Haotian’s strength.

 

Clearly, Ouyang Haotian’s power was beyond that the Early Stage Martial King Realm.

 

“Sister Qianxue, take this.” Ouyang Haotian handed the Flame Demon Commander’s Flame Orb to Feng Qianxue.

 

Although she accepted it, there was no joy on her pretty face, only a forced smile directed at him.

 

Ouyang Haotian paid no attention to her change in attitude, assuming she was just feeling unwell.

 

After dealing with the Flame Demon Commander, the three continued forward.

 

The closer they got to the centre of the Extreme Flame Zone, the harder it became to proceed.

 

Now, forget about killing Flame Demons – just moving forward was already an enormous burden for the three of them.

 

The surrounding liquid-like flames had become like magma. If not for the three of them being extraordinary, even a Martial King would find it impossible to take a single step here.

 

So, even when they saw Flame Demons, they had to take detours around them.

 

Fortunately during this period, both the Flame Demons and Flame Demon Commanders were in a weakened state. If they had come during normal times, they probably would not have made it this far.

 

They were getting closer and closer to the centre…

 

Here, the flame fluctuations were even more intense. One could even see with the naked eye how the magma-like flames all around were surging towards the centre, like a massive whirlpool endlessly devouring everything within this Extreme Flame Zone.

 

Even Qin Yichen’s group were being pulled forward by that suction force.

 

“What’s that?” Suddenly, a place full of flowers and fragrance appeared in Qin Yichen’s vision, causing him to freeze. Only after rubbing his eyes did he confirm he was not seeing things.

 

There, the flames were blocked off, with lush green grass and flourishing trees. Various birds and beasts lived within, like a paradise separate from the world.

 

However, at its centre was a bright red stone.

 

The surrounding magma-like flames formed a vortex, pouring down onto this bright red stone.

 

This bright red stone seemed to possess intelligence, with colours flowing constantly within it as if alive.

 

When Qin Yichen’s gaze fell upon this stone, his pupils suddenly dilated and he nearly cried out.

 

[A Phoenix Blood Stone!?] The bright red stone at the centre of the Extreme Flame Zone was exactly like the Phoenix Blood Stone recorded in ancient texts. Legend had it that it was a stone stained with True Phoenix Blood.

 

It was something that even Alchemy Saints would fight to the death over. Who could have expected to find a Phoenix Blood Stone at the centre of the Extreme Flame Zone!?

 

[No wonder this Extreme Flame Zone could generate Heavenly Flame, no wonder the Flame Demons have the ability to regenerate from the flames here!] Upon seeing the Phoenix Blood Stone, all the puzzles were solved in Qin Yichen’s mind.

 

“Is that the treasure of the Extreme Flame Zone?” Ouyang Haotian’s gaze was also locked onto the Phoenix Blood Stone, though he clearly did not recognised it, only knowing it might help activate Feng Qianxue’s Martial Soul.

 

*Whoosh!* Ouyang Haotian moved, heading straight for the Phoenix Blood Stone.

 

“Stop!” Qin Yichen tried to call out to stop him, but it was already too late. Ouyang Haotian had already entered that paradise-like area.

 

*Boom!* At this moment, an unexpected change occurred. With the Phoenix Blood Stone as the centre, an aura so powerful it made one’s Soul tremble erupted. Instantly, the entire paradise illusion shattered.

 

Ouyang Haotian, who was already inside, was the first victim, directly blasted away by that powerful aura into the magma-like sea of fire.

 

In just one encounter, even someone as strong as Ouyang Haotian ended up in such a sorry state, with his clothes and even hair and eyebrows partly burned away. Now, he looked nothing like his previous elegant self. Now, he looked like a roadside beggar who had been roasted by fire.

 

“Shit!” When Ouyang Haotian charged at it, Qin Yichen did not hesitate. He directly grabbing the still dazed Feng Qianxue and retreating towards the distance.

 

However, even though his reaction was so quick, they were still blasted away.

 

*Cough cough…* Qin Yichen protected Feng Qianxue in his embrace as that powerful aura struck his back, causing him to cough up blood while the bones in his back made cracking sounds.

 

“Are you okay?” After landing, Qin Yichen did not even check his own injuries, but first anxiously asked Feng Qianxue in his arms. His concerned manner caused Feng Qianxue to become lost in thought.

 

This was true care and concern.

 

“I… I’m fine…” Seeing his worried expression, Feng Qianxue lowered her head, not daring to look into his eyes.

 

However, at this moment, her attitude towards Qin Yichen had changed.

 

After confirming she was unharmed, Qin Yichen finally let out a sigh of relief, then took out several Triple Clearance Pills to consume it before turning to look towards the central area.

 

Similarly, Ouyang Haotian’s gaze was fixed intently on the Phoenix Blood Stone.

 

*Screech!…* After just a moment, an earth-shaking cry came from the Phoenix Blood Stone, followed by a completely Red Phoenix Manifestation, without a trace of other colours, rising into the sky from it.

 

“As expected!” Qin Yichen was not surprised by this sight. After all, he knew it was a Phoenix Blood Stone. Thus, he had sensed something was off.

 

“How is there a True Phoenix here!?” Ouyang Haotian cried out in disbelief.

 

After the Phoenix Manifestation condensed, the entire space seemed to freeze in this moment.

 

The surrounding magma-like flames stopped flowing, and even the air, and time itself, seemed to come to a standstill.

 

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