vncnus 887. The Origin of the Dragon and Phoenix
887. The Origin of the Dragon and Phoenix
Inside the Creator Saint.
Wei Jiangyuan, covered in dust from his journey, gasped as he looked at the enormous skeletons of the Heavenly Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon on the plain. The two skeletons faced each other silently, their massive size resembling a continuous mountain range, while still retaining the imposing aura of the dragon and phoenix. They had traversed tens of thousands of years and remained locked in a silent standoff.
"There is actually an ancient dragon and a celestial phoenix here at the same time. I wonder what they were like in their previous lives."
"It should absolutely be a life-or-death situation."
"Indeed, after all, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon have been mortal enemies since birth!"
Wei Jiangyuan and his group arrived at the center of the skeleton and found a stone platform there. They also saw a purple and gold fruit on the stone platform.
The fruit was half golden, reminiscent of the Heavenly Phoenix, and half deep, reminiscent of the Ancient Void Dragon, emanating an ancient and primal life force.
Wei Jiangyuan's eyes widened as he examined the book closely. He exclaimed in amazement, "The Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit is actually real! I thought the teacher had bought a fake book..."
"What is this?" Yao Qingyu looked at the Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit. Although she could tell that the fruit contained an enormous amount of energy from heaven and earth, she really didn't recognize it.
"Something that could drive the Heavenly Demon Phoenix and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan completely mad, and even start a bloody war between the two races."
Wei Jiangyuan's expression turned unusually serious immediately: "No wonder there's a beast spirit shield protecting the outside. Luckily, our teacher had previously traded with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and obtained a few drops of Heavenly Demon Phoenix essence blood, allowing us to enter. Quickly put it away; even if we go back empty-handed, it'll be worth it if we can get this!"
Then, several sounds of wind breaking rang out, and several streaks of light seemed to have been summoned to this place—the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan!
The three leaders were clearly at the Dou Zun level or above, and those following behind them were all at the Dou Zong level, so they were no pushovers.
When they saw the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, they all revealed expressions of utter shock and covetousness. Clearly, as members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, they understood the value of the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit far better than Wei Jiangyuan himself.
"Friends, I am Huang Xuan, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix!" The leader breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that there were only two Dou Zun, Wei Jiangyuan and Yao Qingyu, in front of him, especially since Yao Qingyu had clearly advanced to Dou Zun not long ago.
"This fruit is of extraordinary significance to our Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Moreover, because this fruit can only be absorbed by magical beasts, it would be not only useless but also harmful to humans! If you gentlemen are willing to leave it to our clan, our Heavenly Phoenix Clan will forever remember it and regard you as our eternal friends. In the future, if you are ever needed, as long as it does not violate our clan's principles, our clan will do its utmost to assist you!"
As he spoke, the overwhelming pressure of a five-star Dou Zun was also faintly released, clearly indicating that he would take action immediately if they were unwilling to cooperate.
Faced with this blatant coercion and enticement, Wei Jiangyuan showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth. That smile appeared particularly glaring and arrogant in Huang Xuan's eyes.
"Hehe, friends forever? Sounds good. But I'm sorry, this is the bride price my brother wants, I can't give it up!" After saying that, Wei Jiangyuan also took a step back, protecting the Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit behind him.
"A bride price? My friend, you're toying with my clan! Do you know what the consequences will be for those who oppose my Heavenly Phoenix Clan!"
"Of course we know what will happen, so to prevent future troubles, you will die here, how about that?"
Before he could finish speaking, Wei Jiangyuan had mysteriously vanished from the spot.
Huang Xuan knew that he couldn't get the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit by talking alone, but this thing was of great significance to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and they would never give up!
"Take advantage of the fact that the Ancient Dragon of the Void and his people haven't arrived yet, and quickly seize it! The Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit must not fall into the hands of anyone else!"
But just as he finished transmitting his voice, Wei Jiangyuan arrived in front of him.
A hint of joy appeared in Huang Xuan's eyes. He hadn't expected this young man to be so presumptuous, giving him such a rare opportunity!
"Heavenly Phoenix Overlord Fist!"
His fighting spirit surged wildly, its momentum unstoppable! The power of that punch would be devastating for anyone below the Five-Star Dou Zun level!
But the next moment, Huang Xuan discovered that Wei Jiangyuan, who was clearly in front of him, appeared in the blind spot of the attack in an extremely strange way, and simply bypassed his attack.
"How is this possible!" Huang Xuan was also shocked. This speed was definitely not something an ordinary Dou Zun could achieve.
"My spirit is like a blade!" With his soul power condensed, Wei Jiangyuan unleashed an incomparably sharp soul blade!
The phantom of the Heavenly Phoenix also appeared on Huang Xuan's body. After all, he was a magical beast, and he was at a disadvantage when dealing with soul power. The soul power of the person in front of him was more than one level stronger than that of an ordinary human. He dared not be negligent in the slightest!
The Soul Blade slammed into the phantom of the Heavenly Phoenix, and a silent collision erupted. Huang Xuan groaned, his face instantly paling. He had suffered a considerable loss from the very first impact.
Just as Wei Jiangyuan launched his soul attack, Yao Qingyu also moved. She wouldn't allow the three of them to gang up on Wei Jiangyuan. The Wind Fury Dragon Flame materialized, dragon-shaped flames rising from the sandstorm, directly engulfing the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's two-star Dou Zun.
After unleashing the Soul Blade, Wei Jiangyuan didn't pause for a moment. Emerald flames instantly surged from his body, and a palm print lit up in his palm—a vine totem, radiating vibrant life.
He suddenly launched himself at another Heavenly Demon Phoenix Three-Star Dou Zun!
Red Zhe Green Wood Palm!
The three-star Dou Zun of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix reacted quickly. Originally, he wanted to take advantage of Wei Jiangyuan and Huang Xuan's fight to launch a sneak attack. He slashed down with both claws, and ten cold lights tore through space, heading towards Wei Jiangyuan with a palm strike.
The claw-like blades collided violently with the light imprint, unleashing a deafening roar and sending out a violent shockwave. The two attacks resulted in a draw.
Wei Jiangyuan quickly withdrew from the core area of the collision, continuing to gather his soul power as he retreated. Then, a vast amount of soul power shot out like an arrow.
"My spirit is as swift as an arrow!"
The target remained Huang Xuan. Upon seeing this, Huang Xuan suddenly swung his palms, attempting to attack Wei Jiangyuan from both sides, but failed.
Although this rain of arrows wasn't as domineering as that single slash, it was numerous, and fortunately, its intensity was significantly reduced. Although they were somewhat disheveled, Huang Xuan managed to stop them.
"Such powerful soul energy, are you an alchemist?" Huang Xuan asked Wei Jiangyuan.
"Wow, you have a good eye!"
"You human alchemists have never been good at fighting, and you're not at a disadvantage now either. Continuing to fight would be incredibly unwise. Name your price, and we'll buy this fruit!"
Huang Xuan spoke lightly, but he didn't actually want to continue entangled with Wei Jiangyuan. This young human's soul power was extremely astonishing, and he wasn't confident he could defeat Wei Jiangyuan in a short time.
(Thanks to Yan Yu)