After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Damn it, I was actually dragged down by Lin Bufan!

No! It seems the original owner of this body was implicated by him...

Never mind, this debt should be placed on that kid's head. Don't be greedy; he can repay it with a hundred or two hundred treasures in the future.

With each thought forming a second, Lin Qingyu secretly made a mental note of Lin Bufan's name.

"Child, you are a descendant of my Azure Phoenix clan, and perhaps... the last person in this world to bear the blood of the Azure Phoenix."

Oh... so this bloodline that can torture people half to death is the legendary Azure Phoenix bloodline.

Lin Qingyu silently grumbled in her heart, but still showed an excited expression on her face.

"Senior, is the Azure Phoenix bloodline very powerful?"

After a long silence, the ethereal voice rang out again.

"Our clan was once renowned throughout the heavens, but a great upheaval led to its decline. However, if you awaken your bloodline with the essence of the Azure Phoenix and break through your cultivation level within the time limit, you can gradually forge the unparalleled Azure Phoenix Sacred Body!"

"Oh, then please pass on your essence blood to me, senior."

The girl's calm reaction caught the other party off guard once again.

"Don't you want to ask what the consequences will be if you fail to break through within the time limit?"

Lin Qingyu secretly rolled her eyes in her mind.

She knew it all too well; she'd been tortured to death by this damned bloodline countless times.

She was determined to use the Azure Phoenix essence blood given to her by this mysterious senior, because she could sense that the other party was not lying; after all, the pulsation of bloodline does not lie.

But Lin Qingyu will never use it in reality. It will only be truly useful when she is nearing the end of her life in the next simulation.

Of course, she couldn't answer like that right now, so Lin Qingyu just blurted out her answer.

"Senior, as the last descendant of the Azure Phoenix Clan, I should naturally bear the glory of my clan. In order to make my clan once again awe-inspiring throughout the heavens, such a small risk is nothing to worry about."

"Good boy."

The ethereal voice seemed much closer.

"I can sense that you're not saying this from the bottom of your heart..."

Lin Qingyu: "..."

"Haha, but it's alright. I'm very pleased to hear these words today."

After a pause, the voice became much lower.

"Child, even if I don't give you the essence of the Azure Phoenix, you are destined to experience many hardships and tribulations in this life. This is the inescapable fate of our bloodline."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyu fell silent; she truly felt her life was rather miserable...

The next moment, a drop of blood shimmering with golden light appeared in the dark space.

The moment Lin Qingyu's gaze fell upon the blood droplet, her mind trembled violently.

"Hey——!"

Suddenly, a vast sky unfolded before their eyes, and a blue phoenix, its wings outstretched and its cry echoing, covered the sky. Its eyes were like the sun and moon, and its feathers resembled mountains and rivers.

The azure phoenix in the sky seemed to sense her presence and looked down at her.

The moment their eyes met, Lin Qingyu felt as if her soul was about to dissipate.

The azure phoenix gazed at her for a moment, then transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the depths of the blood bead, leaving only a whisper:

"Having given you my blood, I hope you will not fail the name of Azure Phoenix."

The next moment, Lin Qingyu's consciousness returned abruptly, but the drop of golden blood had already disappeared.

"It's inside your dantian; you can refine it whenever you want."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyu quickly calmed her mind and discovered that there was indeed a drop of golden blood in her inner world. It was like a blazing sun, firmly located at the intersection of acquired and innate energy, unmoving.

"After you refine your essence and blood, your physique will gradually begin to awaken, but it also means that you will embark on a more difficult path."

Immediately afterwards, a crimson stream of light emerged from the darkness and slowly landed in Lin Qingyu's palm.

The radiance faded, revealing a wondrous and extraordinary feather.

"This item is called the Illusionary Phoenix Silk. After refining it, it can be transformed into all kinds of clothing at will. It is a coming-of-age gift for the children of my Azure Phoenix Clan. Its initial level is a Spiritual Weapon. You can find materials to upgrade it in the future. The method for upgrading is also within this feather."

The ethereal voice grew weaker and weaker.

"My child, if things are beyond our control, giving up may not be a bad thing..."

Before Lin Qingyu could express her gratitude, the voice abruptly pulled her back to her body, where she was still in that simple bedroom.

Only the essence blood within her dantian and the shimmering feather in her hand told her that everything that had just happened was real. The phoenix jade in her left hand had turned to ashes, slowly drifting from her fingertips.

"Phew~"

Lin Qingyu let out a long breath, her thoughts a complex mix of emotions.

I never imagined that the legend I used to listen to as just a story was actually true, and that I was a descendant of the protagonist of that story.

Is she a demon or a human?

After a moment, Lin Qingyu shook his head self-deprecatingly. He couldn't even keep his manhood, so what did it matter whether he would be a demon or a human in the future?

Only great strength and long lifespan are the most genuine reliance on this solitary path.

Lin Qingyu put away her feathers and turned to walk outside.

A black dress draped over her shoulders, instantly covering her entire body. The moment she stepped out of the courtyard gate, her figure vanished like mist into the narrow alley.

...

Six months later.

Today, the Sword Fighting Peak was exceptionally lively, with countless figures surging towards the mountainside from all directions.

There, a magnificent, pitch-black hall stood tall, the three characters "Doujian Hall" on the plaque under the eaves exuding a chilling and murderous aura.

This place is the site of the once-every-ten-year grand competition at Doujian Peak.

Meanwhile, in a cave dwelling rich in spiritual energy atop the mountain, Ling Shuanghua was pointing at the nose of the Grand Elder of Doujian Peak, Qingming Zhenren, and cursing loudly.

"Old man, how could you let Junior Sister Qingyu leave the sect alone? It's been almost half a year, and there's been no news of her. How can you still sit idly by?"

Master Qingming looked at his granddaughter with a helpless expression, wondering when his granddaughter had become so close to that girl.

Right now, I can't hit him, and I can't bear to scold him, so I can only sigh heavily:

"Shuanghua, don't worry, Grandpa gave her a sword talisman for protection, there won't be any problems."

"What's the use of a sword talisman? She hasn't even mastered the Qi yet! If she gets into danger, by the time you get there, she'll probably be dead already."

Ling Shuanghua was utterly disappointed with her grandfather's judgment in choosing an apprentice.

After all, the eldest and second junior brothers were practically blockheads. It was a rare treat to have a beautiful junior sister. Although she looked a bit aloof, her good looks were undeniable!

Ling Shuanghua genuinely liked this junior sister, but unexpectedly, after returning from a mission, "snap," her junior sister was gone...

"My hometown..."

"Hey——!"

Just then, a loud cry rang out from outside the cave.

Ling Shuanghua's eyes lit up, and she transformed into a streak of light, swiftly rushing out of the cave.

Master Qingming shook his head helplessly, but he also breathed a sigh of relief. However, just as his divine sense touched that familiar aura, his expression changed slightly, and he flashed away, instantly arriving outside the cave.

A girl in white stood atop the Azure Phoenix-Winged Wind Bird. Seeing the two people looking towards her from outside the cave, the girl calmly bowed in greeting.

"Master, Senior Sister."

A fierce wind howled at the mountaintop, causing her clothes to flutter and rustle.

However, the girl remained as still as a mountain, with a faint spiritual light flowing around her, and her aura had undergone earth-shattering changes in the past six months.

Qingming Zhenren extended his divine sense again, carefully confirming the matter, but seemed somewhat uncertain. After a long while, he slowly spoke:

"Good disciple, you've reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining?"

...