The spiritual energy was restored, and he became a mortal immortal in two days.

A sudden gust of wind swept through the construction site, sending sand and stones flying and wooden beams tumbling.

The workers couldn't even stand still, let alone escape.

The Gu Diao, its form like a black lightning bolt, swooped down, its sharp claws suddenly opening to lock onto the outermost worker.

With a screech that tore through the air, the vicious claws slammed down!

Just as Chen Xuan was about to intervene, he sensed another aura and sat back down on the stone table.

Let's see what's going on.

At that very moment.

A petite red figure, fiery red as a flame, suddenly darted out from the side forest!

Chirp!

A clear yet tender cry pierced through the malevolent aura!

This is a bird that is entirely crimson red, much smaller than the Gu Diao, probably only the size of a palm.

Its wings were not yet fully grown, its crimson down had not yet completely faded, and its golden phoenix patterns were sparse and dim, making it look extremely weak.

But at this moment, the bird took flight without hesitation, soaring into the sky to block the ferocious descent of the Gu Diao!

"You ungrateful wretch, how dare you stop me?!"

The Gu Diao's ferocity erupted, its eyes flashing with extreme mockery and savagery, its swooping momentum undiminished.

The other giant claw slammed down on the fledgling, intending to kill the little creature with a single blow.

boom!

The claw-like wind exploded, and the air waves rolled!

The fledgling showed no sign of retreating; its tender wings trembled with all its might, and a layer of flame ignited around its body—thin, yet utterly pure!

The flames were weak, lacking the grandeur of a raging fire, yet they exuded an aura of pure Yang energy.

laugh!

The flames scorched the dark, menacing claws, instantly dissolving the malevolent black aura and causing it to dissipate in smoke.

The Gu Diao roared in pain and its swooping motion faltered slightly.

Take advantage of this brief moment!

The fledgling bird nimbly dodged the giant slap and claws, its small body darting close to the eagle before pecking hard at its ribs.

Clang!

The sound of metal clashing against metal rang out!

Although it did not seriously injure the Gu Diao, it still caused it great pain.

The Gu Diao was completely enraged. Its eyes were filled with a ferocious and mad light. Its huge body suddenly spun around, its wings swept wildly, stirring up a gale, and fiercely lashed at the young phoenix!

Bang!

The wings struck the fledgling squarely.

Its small body was knocked away, tumbled in the air, and crashed heavily to the ground.

The flames around his body flickered violently, almost going out, and the fur on his chest and abdomen shattered, oozing fine blood spots.

But it still stood up, without uttering a sound, flapped its wings again, and charged back in a blood-soaked frenzy.

The petite, crimson figure repeatedly charged, pecked, and burned against the enormous black shadow.

The Gu Diao grew increasingly violent, constantly shrieking and slamming its fists; each attack was enough to shatter mountains and split rocks.

Before long, the fledgling was covered in wounds, its feathers fell off, and blood flowed from its body.

After being knocked away once again, it could barely stand, yet it stubbornly got up, its eyes fixed on the Gu Diao.

"Tch, what a greenhorn."

The Gu Diao sneered, a smug look of triumph flashing in its eyes. "My true purpose isn't these mortals at all, but to lure you out!"

"Once I consume you, my bloodline will be further enhanced!"

The young bird remained proud and did not back down an inch, even gritting its teeth to continue stimulating its bloodline power.

"Alright, that's enough."

Just as it was acting recklessly, Chen Xuan stepped out from behind without warning, gently stroking the baby bird's head.

The fledglings remained motionless in place.

Then, it instantly went ballistic!

I, Phoenix, was patted on the head by a human just like that?

The Gu Diao was also surprised. When did this human get here? It hadn't noticed at all.

"Human, are you a cultivator?"

The Gu Diao spoke with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Chen Xuan nodded: "You could say that."

"So what if he's a cultivator!"

"Dare to interfere in my bloodline dispute, I'll devour you along with me!"

The Gu Diao's ferocity was fully unleashed, its eyes cold and menacing as it stared intently at Chen Xuan.

"Humans, I don't need your help. Step back!"

The fledgling bird finally uttered a sound, its voice tender yet filled with anger and pride.

"I wouldn't have bothered with you two weaklings pecking at each other."

"But you're going too far by fighting on my turf."

"You don't have to pay for the broken things?"

Boom!

Chen Xuan didn't even look, and with a flick of his wrist, he gave the fledgling a good whack on the head.

"It hurts, it hurts!"

The baby bird covered its head with its wings in pain, squatted on the ground, and kept sucking in cold air.

"Inherently deficient, and without even comprehending the divine abilities of the Phoenix Clan, they dare to squander their bloodline power like this."

"Be careful that your bloodline doesn't degenerate and you don't become a scruffy free-range chicken." Chen Xuan glanced at it again.

"Free-range chickens are fine!"

"Even if it turns into a free-range chicken, I'll still kill this thing!"

The fledgling bird suddenly raised its head, its stubbornness and hatred intertwined, revealing unparalleled pride and an indomitable spirit.

This scene filled Chen Xuan with emotion.

Once upon a time, in that deep mountain forest, there lived a pair of phoenixes who were driven out of their flock due to congenital deficiencies.

Later, driven by their arrogance, they carved out their own territory and established the Demon Kingdom.

"Are you all just chatting so casually as if I don't exist?!"

The Gu Diao was furious, feeling utterly humiliated. It was a descendant of one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, yet it was being ignored like this?

"I'm going to eat you all!"

Boo!

A piercing scream echoed through the clouds, a chilling wind howled, and a murderous and stench rose into the sky, making one's body stiff and extremely cold.

The Gu Diao rose with the wind, its figure disappearing instantly into the baleful aura. When it reappeared, it was already above Chen Xuan's head.

Its claws emitted black energy that could even corrode the air, and a fierce wind swept out as it went straight for Chen Xuan's head.

This strike is meant to split mountains and shatter rocks, splattering the human's brains.

"Humans!"

"Get back quickly! This guy isn't even an adult yet, but he already has the power of Foundation Establishment. It's too much for me..."

Young Phoenix looked urgent and immediately activated his bloodline power.

boom!

Chen Xuan didn't even look, he simply raised his hand and grabbed the attacking claw.

Then, in a brutal manner, they treated the Gu Diao like a toy, repeatedly swinging and smashing it.

Until the Gu Diao was smashed to pieces, its flesh and bones broken, and it could no longer make a sound.

Chen Xuan then turned to look at Youfeng, puzzled, and asked, "What did you just say? The wind was too strong, I couldn't hear you."

"..."

"..."

silence.

Silence remained.

A deathly silence.

Click!

This was the sound of Youfeng opening her mouth too wide and then closing it forcefully; her jaw almost dislocated.

"You...you...you..."

The young phoenix raised its injured wing, pointing at Chen Xuan as it trembled uncontrollably.

That's the Gu Diao, one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts. After unleashing its ferocity, it possesses the power of a half-step Golden Core cultivator.

He... he was just... he was smashed to death by this human?

This is too brutal, too cruel!

"But then again, I came into the mountains to catch birds."

"I think you're not bad."

"I happen to have a birdcage here that I think would be perfect for you. Would you like to come and stay for a while?"

At this moment, Chen Xuan picked up the birdcage that was on the ground, and spoke to Youhuang with a kind and gentle expression.

Where there are kind and benevolent faces, there is kindness and friendliness!

This is clearly extremely cruel and vicious!

Young Phoenix couldn't hold back and burst into tears on the spot; she was so frightened that she cried!