The First Venerable of All Paths

"Come!"

Fang Xuan was startled by the sudden sound and retreated several steps.

"Come, child!"

However, the voice grew more urgent.

At this moment, the calling deep within Fang Xuan's heart had reached its peak.

Clearly, it came from the owner of the voice.

Fang Xuan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and swam deeper into the lava.

If the owner of that voice truly intended to harm him, they wouldn't have scared away the Octopus Demon King and saved him.

Even without the Octopus Demon King, it seems Fang Xuan wouldn't be able to escape if the other party wanted to kill him.

"Splash!"

When Fang Xuan had swum halfway there, the lava in front of him suddenly parted on its own.

The scene before him made Fang Xuan's eyes widen suddenly, and his body trembled instinctively.

because.

Before him appeared a lotus platform tens of meters in size.

In the center of the lotus platform is a skeleton.

A... phoenix skeleton!

"Phoenix!"

Fang Xuan felt his breathing become rapid and his heart began to pound.

The phoenix is ​​an ancient mythical beast that exists in legends, possessing terrifying power capable of destroying the world.

However, the phoenix, a mythical beast known as the immortal bird, has now become a corpse.

If this gets out, it will drive the whole world crazy.

"Come!"

The voice continued to echo in Fang Xuan's mind.

Fang Xuan then noticed that a miniature phoenix was lying on the phoenix carcass.

This phoenix was covered in flames of gold and red, its wings were gilded, its tail feathers burned with crimson flames, and its beak and claws shimmered with a glassy light.

But it's only the size of a fist.

It was just like an ordinary little bird.

"The Phoenix Spirit!"

Fang Xuan gasped.

Legend has it that a phoenix does not die completely after it falls from the sky.

Instead, it will transform its bloodline, soul, and power into a true spirit.

Given enough time, the phoenix can be reborn.

"As you can see, child."

The miniature phoenix gently flapped its wings, circling and dancing around the phoenix carcass, its tail leaving behind a trail of brilliant firelight in the air.

"I have perished, only my true spirit remains."

The miniature phoenix stopped in front of Fang Xuan, its voice completely flat.

"And this true spirit won't last much longer."

Fang Xuan blurted out instinctively, "How is that possible? Isn't your clan known for its immortality?"

"Nothing in this world is immortal, including my clan. We can only be reborn through secret methods."

The miniature phoenix said meaningfully, "Rebirth is not immortality."

Fang Xuan frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"I haven't yet thanked my senior for their help."

Fang Xuan bowed respectfully and said, "I just don't know what instructions you have for me, Senior?"

He feared that the phoenix spirit wanted to possess him in order to be reborn.

"You don't need to worry about me possessing you."

The mini phoenix's words made Fang Xuan somewhat embarrassed.

"I sense the presence of some old friends in you."

The miniature phoenix seemed to have a hint of amusement in its voice as it said, "However, they don't seem willing to come out and meet me."

old friend?

Could it be the legacy of the nine empresses?

Fang Xuan couldn't think of any other possibility besides this.

"Is there anything you need me to do, senior?"

Fang Xuan tentatively said, "This junior's strength is too weak to be of any help to senior."

You can do it.

The mini phoenix said something else that Fang Xuan couldn't understand.

"The fact that they took a liking to you is enough to prove your ability, so there's no need to belittle yourself."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuan remained silent.

"Child, come on up."

The miniature phoenix flapped its wings and retreated, saying, "Accept my legacy."

"???"

Three question marks immediately arose in Fang Xuan's mind.

To inherit the legacy of the phoenix?

This is indeed an opportunity that no one can hope for.

But Fang Xuan knew.

This is definitely not the phoenix's true purpose.

"Senior, I don't know why you chose me."

Fang Xuan said, "I also very much hope to receive your inheritance, but I would like to ask what I need to give in return."

To gain an opportunity, you must pay a price.

For example, if he receives the inheritance of the Nine Emperors, he must bear the karma of the Nine Emperors.

This was a fate he could not escape.

"There will naturally be a price to pay."

The miniature phoenix said, "But not now."

"You're too weak right now."

The miniature phoenix sighed, "You don't need to worry that I'll harm you. Those things inside you... won't allow it either."

Fang Xuan insisted, "Please be clear, senior, otherwise I will have no choice but to refuse."

He realized that this phoenix spirit seemed unable to leave the lotus platform.

Otherwise, you won't be able to refuse whatever the other party wants to do.

"It won't hurt to tell you."

The miniature phoenix said helplessly, "Tens of thousands of years ago, I fought a powerful enemy and was severely injured when I fell here. However, due to the severity of my injuries, I could only seal myself here."

"For tens of thousands of years, my physical body has decayed, and even this remaining true spirit cannot last much longer."

The miniature phoenix said, "I can pass on my clan's unique Undying Phoenix Flame to you. You only need to become powerful enough to bring my clan's heritage back to the clan."

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes.

The Undying Phoenix Flame, also known as the Nirvana Flame.

It is the primordial fire of the Phoenix Clan.

This fire is said to be immortal and indestructible, possessing destructive power that dominates heaven and earth.

Although it is beast fire, it is even more powerful and terrifying than some heavenly fires.

If Fang Xuan could obtain this fire, its benefits to him would be beyond doubt.

"How is it?"

"This deal shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?" the mini-phoenix said.

Fang Xuan took a deep breath and said, "I have another question. At what level must I reach to bring your legacy back to the clan?"

"That's up to you."

The miniature phoenix sighed and said, "I have waited for ten thousand years, and I don't care about waiting a few more years. But if I don't leave behind my legacy, I will disappear forever."

"Child, you can feel my sincerity."

The miniature phoenix continued, "And I will also sign a contract with you, and I will not force you to do anything. I will not even force you to hand over your inheritance to my people."

Now that things have come to this point, it would be too pretentious for Fang Xuan to hesitate any longer.

He gave the miniature phoenix a deep look and said in a deep voice, "In that case, thank you very much for imparting the Dharma, senior!"

"This is a fair trade, no need to thank me."

The miniature phoenix flapped its wings, unleashing terrifying flames that eclipsed the heavens and earth, engulfing the enormous corpse.

In the blink of an eye, the corpse was transformed into a golden-red bead.

The miniature phoenix, with a golden-red bead in its beak, looked expectantly at Fang Xuan.

Fang Xuan gritted his teeth and stepped onto the lotus platform.

"Activate your cultivation technique and guard your mind!"

As the miniature phoenix finished speaking, it transformed into a golden-red flame and rushed into Fang Xuan's brow.

"boom!"

As soon as the flames entered his body, Fang Xuan felt as if he had swallowed an entire magma; every cell, every meridian, and every inch of his skin was burning.

The excruciating pain caused Fang Xuan to lose consciousness for a moment.

But he gritted his teeth, guarded his mind, and activated his Chaotic Holy Body to resist the omnipresent pain.

Within Fang Xuan's body, the golden-red flames circulated through his meridians for one cycle before automatically entering his dantian.

Then, the flames transformed back into a miniature phoenix, its wings embracing the golden-red bead, and it fell into a deep sleep.

"My child, everything depends on you."

Fang Xuan heard the sound of a phoenix, but he couldn't hear it at all.

At this moment, he knelt on the ground with both knees and pounded his fists on the ground to relieve the pain of being tempered by flames.

Gradually, Fang Xuan began to stand still, as if he had lost his life force.

Fang Xuan didn't know.

As the phoenix burrowed into his body, several miles away in the magma, an eye suddenly opened.

A cold light gleamed.

It sensed that the presence that had terrified it for years seemed to have vanished.

Then, the remains left behind by the other party belong to it!

With that thought, it stirred the magma, like a bolt of lightning, and headed straight for the depths of the magma.

Its enormous body was thus unfolded.

It was none other than the octopus demon king that Fang Xuan had encountered before.

"Boom!"

The lava churned, and the Octopus Demon King's speed increased.

It could even see the lotus platform.

That damned scruffy bird is really gone.

just.

Where are the other party's remains?

Where did it go?

Did they leave?

impossible!

The opponent's true spirit needs the fire element here to remain undying, so it dares not leave.

The Octopus Demon King suddenly saw the boy lying on the lotus platform.

It's him!

It was this damned human who stole the opportunity that belonged to me!

The Octopus Demon King unleashed a chilling killing intent from its single eye, and its tentacles shot out like spears, fiercely stabbing towards Fang Xuan's head.

Just as the tentacles were about to touch his head, a ring of golden-red flames suddenly rose from Fang Xuan's body.

"call!"

With a flick of the golden-red flames, the outstretched tentacles were instantly melted and ignited.

At the same time, flames spread along the tentacles, seemingly engulfing the Octopus King.

"roar!"

The Octopus Demon King let out a shrill scream, severed its tentacles, and looked at Fang Xuan with terrified eyes.

To be precise, they were staring at the golden-red flames on Fang Xuan's body.

How could it not recognize that this flame was the very source fire of that terrifying being?

He actually managed to refine the fire!

After the Undying Phoenix Flame returned to Fang Xuan's body, Fang Xuan slowly woke up.

He was still somewhat drowsy and not fully awake.

He rubbed his head and suddenly saw the Octopus Demon King outside the lotus platform.

"It's you again?"

Fang Xuan's expression changed, but he noticed that the Octopus Demon King was so frightened that it retreated.

"what?"

Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised.

Why does this guy seem a little afraid of me?

Could it be because of the phoenix aura that lingered on his body?

That's probably the case.

Fang Xuan tentatively took a step forward.

"Splash!"

The Octopus Demon King retreated again.

Fang Xuan took another step.

next moment.

The octopus demon king waved its tentacles and slammed them down hard at Fang Xuan.

"Bang!"

The tentacle lashed out at him, sending Fang Xuan flying. His bones felt like they were cracking.

"Holy crap!"

Looking at the wounds on his body, Fang Xuan sighed inwardly at his carelessness.

The octopus demon king seemed to have discovered something. A light flashed in its single eye, and it raised its tentacle again, lashing out at Fang Xuan's head.

This time, Fang Xuan dared not be careless.

He channeled his inner energy and used his combat agility to dodge to the side.

"Bang!"

The tentacle missed its target, but instead smashed a crack in the lotus platform.

Seeing this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but feel a little scared.

As expected of the Demon Emperor, he is truly terrifying.

"die!"

Missing her first attack, Zhang Hui, the Demon Queen, uttered a cryptic syllable, raised several tentacles, and slammed them down towards Fang Xuan.

Seeing that Wu was trying to avoid it, Fang Xuan hardened his heart.

"come out!"

The next moment, golden-red flames suddenly erupted from Fang Xuan's hands.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Xuan threw a punch.

"King's Fist, Suppress the World!"