Chapter 371: Another One
"Too late," Aldrian said as the entire formation lit up with an ominous reddish glow, and the ground trembled. Aldrian could feel that this summon was vastly different from any he had encountered before, given the sheer magnitude of sacrifices and energy required. He counted twenty King-stage devils channeling their energy just to activate the formation, making him wonder what kind of beast was about to be summoned.
His devil energy was strong, having already been strengthened by his golden energy after being absorbed. The devils attempting to stop Aldrian had no time to react as, suddenly, a massive silhouette of a beast’s head emerged from the formation.
A black flame exuded from its head, striking terror into those who beheld it as its searing heat spread instantly throughout the underground hall. Even the Great Peng, waiting at the entrance outside, sensed its presence. His heart pounded, and sweat rolled down his forehead, an astonishing reaction, considering his own immense power.
He could feel the extraordinary presence emanating from the underground base, its sheer force affecting even him. He realized that the entity appearing below came from the same place as he did, yet it was far more powerful than him.
At the summoning formation, chaos had already erupted. Many King-stage devils had perished, consumed by the sudden black flames that engulfed the entire hall. The fact that these flames could easily kill King-stage beings made it clear—the summoned beast was at least at the Emperor stage. The formation’s protective barrier had already collapsed under the intensity of the flames, and the beast’s full form began to emerge.
It had a massive beak and two piercing red pupils that locked onto Aldrian with a menacing gaze. Standing right in front of it, Aldrian frowned as he sensed the beast’s presence. This was the most intimidating spiritual beast he had ever encountered—far more terrifying than the Great Peng. Yet, at the same time, it felt familiar. He had seen this head many times before... in his visions.
"So this is a phoenix... but what kind of phoenix is it?" Aldrian wondered as he examined the information that appeared before him.
"A clone of the Golden Phoenix?" If his memories from his visions were correct, the Golden Phoenix was one of the great clans among the Phoenix lineage.
However, just like the Golden-Winged Great Peng’s clone outside, this one looked nothing like a typical Golden Phoenix. The eerie black flames surrounding its body were unlike anything he had ever encountered—something that felt as if it had emerged from the depths of hell itself. And the heat... it was no joke.
Right now, Aldrian was already using the power of his domain to form a spatial shield, protecting himself from the scorching flames. At the same time, he reinforced the spatial barrier covering the underground base. He hadn’t expected the summoned being to be a phoenix—let alone one with such overwhelming strength.
Screech!!!