Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 51 Land of Inheritance

After reading the inscription on the wall, the three of them sighed in amazement. It seemed that the Divine Fire Sect must be the ancestor of the Fire family.

Huo Wu suddenly said, "Where is the inheritance? Could it be that the inheritance is on that staircase?" Huo Wushuang and Xiao Fei nodded as well, clearly the wisp of divine fire in the statue's hand was the inheritance.

The three discussed it and decided to start climbing the stairs. Xiao Fei felt that these stairs were somewhat similar to the Sea God's Light on Seagod Island, except that the stairs on Seagod Island had 1000 steps, while these stairs only had 100 steps. Moreover, it seemed that these stairs were only suitable for fire-attribute soul masters, while the Sea God's Light was all-encompassing and suitable for everyone. The first patriarch of the Fire God Sect probably had also been to Seagod Island, so he created a knock-off version of the Sea God's Light.

The three struggled to climb, each employing various methods, and Huo Wu finally reached 72 steps, Huo Wushuang reached 74 steps, and Xiao Fei reached 84 steps. After that, they could not advance another step. The three had no choice but to return to the bottom of the steps.

Huo Wu looked frustrated. "Why is it that even though my soul power level is the highest, I'm climbing the lowest step?"

Xiao Fei thought for a moment and said, "The Inheritance Tower should correspond to the limits of the body's endurance and soul power. Huo Wushuang has a beast spirit, so his physical strength is higher than yours, which is why he can climb higher. These steps are probably related to our actual abilities, and Huo Wu, as a control-type, is at a disadvantage compared to the offensive-type Huo Wushuang." Huo Wushuang nodded upon hearing this. Suddenly, he saw a sinister gaze from Huo Wu and decisively shook his head. This left Xiao Fei speechless.

Huo Wushuang said, "We can't reach the top of the steps, and we can't get the treasure. What should we do?"

Xiao Fei smiled and said, "These steps are the best treasure. The fire element on them was generated by that wisp of divine fire. We will progress faster if we cultivate on them."

Huo Wushuang nodded and said, "That's right. Just now on the steps, I felt that the speed of the soul power circulation in my body would increase, and it seemed to promote the growth of the fire element in our bodies."

The three of them then began their cultivation at a level that suited them best.

Unbeknownst to them, Xiao Fei and his two companions had been in the Divine Fire Tower for almost a year. During this year, their soul power had increased rapidly. Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang had both reached the Soul Saint level and obtained their own soul rings in the Undying Volcano. Huo Wu reached level 73, Huo Wushuang reached level 72, and Xiao Fei reached level 68. As expected of the extreme attributes, their speed was incredibly slow. No matter how hard Xiao Fei tried, his soul power increase rate was still not as fast as Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu.

Recently, Xiao Fei has been pondering whether to use the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to advance the last two levels to reach Soul Saint. With the energy contained within the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, advancing two levels of soul power shouldn't be a problem. However, Xiao Fei has already used the immortal herb multiple times, and he fears that this might damage his foundation, making his soul power relatively inflated.

However, Xiao Fei felt that breaking through the last two levels before becoming a Soul Saint might take two or three years. In fact, breaking through the last level might bring about a true qualitative change in his flames. But right now, he knew nothing about the situation outside, and didn't know what the situation was like at Blazing Fire Academy and across the entire continent.

Seeing Xiao Fei's recent agitation and worry, Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu were both a little concerned. Huo Wu ordered Huo Wushuang to continue cultivating, while she and Xiao Fei went to relax in the divine fire, leaving Huo Wushuang feeling quite depressed.

Inside the Divine Fire Sect, Xiao Fei and Huo Wu walked hand in hand, quietly along the path. Reaching a broken wall, they sat down, Huo Wu resting her head on Xiao Fei's shoulder. They remained silent; Xiao Fei said nothing, and Huo Wu asked nothing, seemingly sharing a deep understanding.

As they stayed there, Xiao Fei looked at Huo Wu's beautiful face and fiery red lips, and couldn't help but kiss her. The two closed their eyes and their lips met. At this moment, their world consisted only of each other. There were no worldly disputes, no soul power levels, no mundane things. They only had each other, and for a moment it felt like eternity.

Next, Huo Wu nestled in Xiao Fei's arms, and the two stayed there quietly.

Huo Wu suddenly said, "Xiao Fei, actually, Grandpa told me about your situation. It will be relatively slow before level 70, but after level 70, your soul power will increase very quickly. You will break through level 70 in at most two years. At that time, your soul power will catch up."

Xiao Fei gently stroked Huo Wu's hair and said, "Sister Huo Wu, I know my body better than anyone else, and I understand the cruelty of this world better than anyone else. I only hope to become stronger so that I can better protect you. I hope that in other people's eyes, we are not ants that can be crushed at any time."

Huo Wu said softly, "No matter what happens, I will be with you, no matter where you are."

The two returned to the Divine Fire Tower. Huo Wushuang glanced at them and continued cultivating. Xiao Fei didn't go up the steps to cultivate, but sat quietly meditating at the foot of the tower. Suddenly, Xiao Fei opened his eyes, seemingly having made up his mind. Then he took out a jade box from his Phoenix Ring. Inside the box was a sunflower, resembling a rooster's comb and a flame. This was the most important immortal herb to Xiao Fei: the Rooster Comb Phoenix Sunflower. Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang quickly came to Xiao Fei's side, silently watching him and the Rooster Comb Phoenix Sunflower in his hand.

Ever since he took out the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Xiao Fei felt a hint of covetousness and longing for his Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.

Without a word, Xiao Fei swallowed the entire Phoenix Crest Sunflower. Contrary to expectations, it was surprisingly gentle, gradually merging into Xiao Fei's body, his martial spirit, his bloodline, and his soul, as if everything were perfectly natural, like water and milk blending together. A bolt of lightning flashed in the sky outside the Divine Fire Tower, as if Xiao Fei's martial spirit was incompatible with the world.

Three hours later, Xiao Fei had completely absorbed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. Xiao Fei's martial soul seemed to have undergone a transformation. He summoned his martial soul, which, besides the power of fire, seemed to emanate a divine aura. The Fire Phoenix had finally transformed into a divine-level martial soul. And Xiao Fei had reached level 70.

Seeing Xiaofei's transformation, Huowu quickly rushed into his arms. She knew Xiaofei had succeeded. All the problems that had been troubling her recently had been resolved.

Huo Wushuang looked frustrated. His sweetheart had been snatched away by this kid. And what kind of bullying was this to single people?

The two sat close together again, and Huo Wu asked, "Xiao Fei, have you decided which spirit beast you'll choose for your seventh spirit ring? What age spirit beast?"

Xiao Fei quietly shook his head and said, "It'll be soon. My seventh spirit ring should be coming soon." After saying that, Xiao Fei quietly stared into the lava in the distance.

(End of this chapter)