Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 97 Phoenix Tree and Phoenix Blood Fruit

Xiao Fei carefully examined himself and found that the Fire Lizard King had given him four powerful spirit rings, spirit bones, and spirit skills.

Ninth Soul Ring Skill 1: Phoenix Cry in the Nine Heavens. This soul skill unleashes a cry (roar) with powerful group mental attack capabilities. It can control bird-type soul beasts and martial souls. It can shatter all illusions, including support and skills.

Skill Two: Infernal Prison. This skill creates a massive fiery prison in the surrounding space, unleashing chains of fire to imprison enemies' movements, attacks, and even their souls. When combined with the Fire Emperor's Domain, its range and power are greatly enhanced.

Soul Bone Skill 1: Lizard King Claw. It transforms into a giant claw in the void and attacks forward, just like the Earth Fire Lizard King's desperate strike, capable of tearing through space.

Skill 2: Lizard King Guardian, summons multiple Fire Lizard Kings of similar size and strength to fight alongside you, up to nine in total.

At this point, Xiao Fei already possesses seven soul bones, lacking only the most valuable torso bone. Moreover, according to the rules of the Douluo World, every 100,000-year-old soul beast Xiao Fei kills in the future will produce a torso bone.

The original novel states that when a Soul Master in Douluo Continent slays a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast, they will acquire a 100,000-year-old Soul Bone that the Soul Master did not originally possess. The value of the torso bone far exceeds that of other body parts' Soul Bones.

Meanwhile, Xiao Fei persisted in absorbing fire-type soul beasts with his Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, and finally achieved greater breakthroughs and accomplishments.

Xiao Fei has mastered another domain: the Fire Emperor Domain. When Xiao Fei activates the Fire Phoenix Domain, a massive sea of ​​fire forms, capable of absorbing and controlling all fire elements within it, making it particularly effective against fire elemental soul masters. The sea of ​​fire continuously inflicts fire damage on enemies.

Next, Xiao Fei and his friends began searching for treasure in the underground space. The seven of them arrived at the lava and looked at the tree that stood in the clearing in the middle of the lava.

Everyone was stunned by this extraordinary sight. Trees actually existed around lava! The seven of them carefully examined the ground in the middle of the lava; it was solid rock. Trees growing on rock?

The tree wasn't large, less than 10 meters tall, but it shimmered with iridescent light, clearly no ordinary tree. It obviously didn't grow by absorbing sunlight, but rather by directly absorbing energy from the magma; its roots and trunk were dark red, and its leaves were fiery red.

There are five fruits at the top of the tree. One is the largest, already emitting a bright light; three are about half the size, emitting a slightly weaker light; and there is a small one, which is obviously not yet ripe.

Those fruits were extremely attractive to Xiao Fei, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er.

Xiao Fei carefully observed the entire tree and fruit. As if he had thought of something, his eyes widened to their maximum size, and he swallowed hard.

Xiao Fei explained, "This tree might be the legendary Phoenix Tree, or Phoenix Tree. Legend has it that it was formed from the heart's blood of a phoenix dripping onto the phoenix tree, and the Phoenix Blood Fruit that grows on the Phoenix Tree is the essence of the Phoenix Tree, possessing the bloodline of the phoenix. For fire-type soul masters and soul masters with the bloodline of the phoenix, it can be called a divine object."

Huo Wushuang asked doubtfully, "Could this Phoenix Blood Fruit significantly enhance our soul power?"

Xiao Fei shook his head: "No, the Phoenix Blood Fruit won't increase our soul power level. It's because it's on a higher level; it can evolve a Soul Master's Martial Soul and Bloodline, and even improve physical attributes. That's why it's called a divine object."

Xiao Fei transformed into a fire phoenix and flew to the phoenix tree. He picked four ripe fruits and some branches and leaves, placing them all in a jade box. He decided to leave the unripe fruit for later. Since no one knew about this place yet, he figured Yang Wudi would probably come to study the tree next time. The unripe fruit would likely have limited effect.

Xiao Fei handed a jade box containing a ripe fruit to Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang. The three initially wanted to refuse, but the contents of the box were incredibly alluring, and they ultimately accepted. Xiao Fei himself kept the largest fruit. They planned to absorb it later. Xiao Fei himself didn't know how to consume it, so it was safer to go back and consult Yang Wudi, especially for Shui Bing'er, whose attributes didn't match.

Xiao Fei looked at the phoenix tree. It was obvious that the roots of the phoenix tree were longer than the trunk. He couldn't help but shake his head. "It's a pity that the roots of the phoenix tree are too long. I'm afraid we can't transplant it for the time being. It would be great if we could transplant it to our academy."

Everyone looked on with disdain. This sixth brother, having received such a great benefit, still wanted to take the entire Phoenix Tree with him. He was truly a master of petty theft. No wonder he had so many collections.

The seven people carefully examined the underground space again. The ground was covered with Crimson Flame Thorns, and there were many gnaw marks. It was estimated that the Earth Fire Lizard King usually ate Crimson Flame Thorns.

The seven people arrived at a small, milky-white pool, only about one meter in diameter. The pool was filled with a milky-white liquid that shone with a crystalline luster and exuded a rich earth energy.

The seven men swallowed hard; the milky-white liquid was clearly extraordinary. Niu Meng looked at Yang Pojun, who also looked completely bewildered. The others immediately complained: "You're supposed to be from a family of alchemists, and you don't even know this? Your professional skills are terrible!"

Xiao Fei observed carefully for a while, and then said, "It should be Earth Core Milk, Ten Thousand Year Earth Core Milk."

"Ground core milk is produced beneath the earth, formed from the concentrated essence of the earth's power. After a hundred years of concentration, it forms ground core mist, which has the miraculous effect of solidification. After a thousand years of concentration, it forms ground core liquid, which can help people cleanse their marrow and strengthen their bones. Ground core milk is the finest of ground core liquids. It not only has the effect of cleansing marrow and strengthening bones, but it can also help some people who have reached the peak break through barriers. Its effect is comparable to some top-grade medicines. Moreover, it is even more effective for soul beasts."

Niu Meng swallowed hard: "Is this thing useful to us?"

"Of course it works, especially for someone with the Earth element, it's even more effective."

"So how do we use it?"

"You can take it directly. This Earth Core Milk will be effective for all of you, especially Niu Meng and Yang Pojun. However, it is recommended to consume no more than 1 jin (500g) at a time."

All seven had consumed the Earth Core Milk, but the effects were much less than expected. Only Niu Meng and Yang Pojun experienced a slight improvement in physical strength, with their soul power increasing by one level. This led to them all giving Xiao Fei disdainful looks: "This sixth brother finally made a mistake."

Xiao Fei was speechless for a moment, and could only put all the Earth Core Milk into the jade bottle by himself, but he felt that something was not right.

Afterwards, the seven prepared to go home. Xiao Fei looked around the entire underground space; it was so dark that even the Fire Lizard King knew how to enjoy and hide. This place was practically a perfect training ground for fire-type soul beasts. No wonder it had cultivated for 20 years and no one knew about it.

Before leaving, the cave had been professionally repaired by Niu Meng, and apart from Xiao Fei and his group of seven, no one else could find it anymore.

The seven of them resumed their journey and, five days later, finally returned to the Elemental Academy.

(End of this chapter)