Chapter 647 - 331: Phoenix Blood Mage! True Spirit Bloodline
This time meeting, the message from the Edge of the World Pavilion should be correct.
This ancient and vast intelligence agency, although very expensive, sources its information accurately, without deception.
Zheng Yi saw that Fan Xian’Er no longer had the same appearance as before; the coldness emanating from her was clearly felt at first glance.
And when Zheng Yi’s figure silently appeared before Fan Xian’Er, a hint of joy and liveliness suddenly shot from her indifferent and silent gaze.
Zheng Yi frowned slightly; from that gaze, he felt a strong ambition, an intense desire, a pressing pursuit of power.
"Isle Master Azure waves, let’s skip the small talk; we’ve met more than once."
"This time I heard the message you released, seeking my whereabouts all over, and I took a risk to meet you once..."
"But before that, I have a question for you, and I want a formal answer!"
Fan Xian’Er’s gaze fixed on Zheng Yi’s face, slowly, word by word, she said.
"The outside world rumors that you are an Upper Third-Grade Cultivator, but exactly what grade is your Golden Core, and have you reached the Eighth Grade?"
Fan Xian’Er had evidently thought through her words internally, having waited for Zheng Yi for so long, she had organized her language well, taking the initiative, without any intention of being polite, directly asked.
This question is actually not much different in meaning from when they first met at the Floating Island Immortal Assembly.
But this time, Fan Xian’Er’s tone was much more serious, and carried a more urgent emotion.
Just like a person struggling at the bottom of a well suddenly grabbing hold of a rope, eager to climb upward.
"Hmm?!"
Zheng Yi’s gaze focused, looking at Fan Xian’Er, his eyes like a deep abyss, unfathomable.
Fan Xian’Er’s question genuinely intrigued him; his eyes sparkled with brilliance, and the air seemed to pause with his thoughts at that moment.
That was an absolute domain.
With the progress of Dao Practice to this point, because his Cultivation advanced too quickly, Zheng Yi could no longer completely grasp his own aura, because his power, like a suppressed volcano, was increasingly nearing the threshold of the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, unable to fully restrain his own momentum affecting the changes of heaven and earth around him.
Therefore, when his Heart Spirit slightly fluctuated or emotions caused ripples, naturally a terrifying aura spread from within his body, rippling like a tide through the air.
For Core Formation Cultivators, the grade of their Core Formation can actually be considered a fundamental secret at a certain level; the outside world can speculate based on various situations and clues, but even fellow disciples might not be able to truly investigate clearly.
Such a direct method of questioning as Fan Xian’Er’s is extremely rare.
Of course, with Zheng Yi’s Cultivation reaching this stage, unless it’s a deadly fight, even an early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator might not be able to deal with him.
In this respect, he has already stepped into the highest echelon of the East Origin Sea Region, where there are few people or matters that could concern or deter him.
Thus, he had fewer worries.
It wouldn’t be of great consequence to telling this to Fan Xian’Er.
However, to get someone of his level to speak, without a compelling reason to convince him, it probably wouldn’t work.
"Actually, it’s nothing else; since you want to find me, you must have also inquired about the situation on Immortal Crane Island."
Fan Xian’Er naturally understood this as well, and she also understood that her status was not equal to Zheng Yi’s, and her power was worlds apart, entirely without the right for an equitable negotiation, so she immediately laid her cards on the table.
Letting Zheng Yi put his mind at ease.
It’s evident that the ten years of experiencing the downfall of her family and clan had taught this once carefree little princess of Immortal Crane Island a lot and had made her bear a great deal.
She looked at Zheng Yi, her gaze firm, continuing without retreat.
"Sir, you should know; Immortal Crane Island has been destroyed by the Flood Dragon Demon Court, and has become history. Since you spent great efforts to find me, the partial legacy left by Immortal Crane Island naturally wouldn’t catch the eye of the renowned Isle Master Azure waves."
Fan Xian’Er concluded: "If so, then what could interest someone of your level of Cultivator would only be the rumored Phoenix Bloodline left in me."
Looking at Zheng Yi’s profound gaze, without nodding or denying, Fan Xian’Er breathed a sigh of relief, as if laying down a huge stone from her heart, knowing she had bet correctly.
Phoenix Bloodline.
It must be the Phoenix Bloodline!
Only such a thing could attract the attention of an invincible mighty Cultivator like Isle Master Azure waves.
And on herself, this might be the last card she had left to play.
Fan Xian’Er continued eloquently, saying.
"If sir really came for the Phoenix Bloodline, then we might have thought the same thing!"
"Indeed, the rumors are true, among the current generation of Immortal Crane Island descendants, only I inherited the Phoenix Bloodline, unfortunately, it’s recessive."
"I need enough power for revenge, and I carry the Phoenix Bloodline, needing at least the power of an Upper Three Grades Golden Core to assist me."
"And the efficacy of Seventh Grade Golden Core Magical Power is average; at least Eight Grade or higher Golden Core Power is required to help me sort out and purify the bloodline foundation I have refined over the years, allowing the Phoenix Bloodline within me to truly be released, and thus after the Phoenix Nirvana, enable me to be reborn with the powerful bloodline power of a Phoenix Blood Mage."
Phoenix Seeking Phoenix.
Phoenix is male, Huang is female.
The Phoenix Bloodline combined, Fan Xian’Er being female.
Once the Phoenix Bloodline awakens.
She would be a rarity, seen once in a century, a Phoenix Blood Mage.
Facing the almost solidified air domain and the terrifying pressure around, Fan Xian’Er seemed to have already put life and death aside, her expression indifferent, like an Ice Queen, beautiful as it was, one dared not approach.
At this moment, Fan Xian’Er was also taking a gamble.
She was betting on the extent of the famous Isle Master Azure waves’s need for the Phoenix Bloodline, as well as his character and bottom line.
There wasn’t a hint of emotion on Fan Xian’Er’s face. Ever since Immortal Crane Island was destroyed and all her clansmen and family were killed by the Flood Dragon Demon Court, she had lost the feeling of fear.
In her heart, the only thing she wanted to do was to get revenge.
As long as she could avenge, she was willing to give up everything.
And now, there was nothing left for her to lose.
"Hmm?!"
Zheng Yi’s expression shifted slightly; he began to understand the intentions of this former little princess from Immortal Crane Island.
He also comprehended the true reason why Fan Xian’Er was entangled with him at the Floating Island Immortal Assembly.
So it turns out, everything started from the widely circulated rumors in the Archipelago Cultivation Realm about his identity as an Upper Third Grade Golden Core Cultivator.
With this understanding, everything became clear.
Zheng Yi caught on.
At the same time, he was sure he wouldn’t return empty-handed this time.
After all, he wasn’t a saint. Since Fan Xian’Er had willingly come into the lion’s den, it wouldn’t be easy for her to leave anymore.
After all, the matter involved the Heaven-Repairing Dao Secret Skill Nirvana Technique; he must acquire the Phoenix Bloodline.
However, without Fan Xian’Er’s cooperation, forcibly taking the Phoenix Bloodline had a very low success probability and was impossible to achieve at the moment.
Now, with Fan Xian’Er directly stating her demands, their cooperation was built on this foundation, making everything fall into place naturally.
With his Ninth Grade Golden Core ability, helping Fan Xian’Er a bit was not out of the question.
Likewise, the Phoenix Bloodline was rightfully his.
"You don’t need to worry about the Golden Core Grade; it’s only stronger than an Eighth Grade Golden Core..."
"I am willing to help you sort out your Phoenix Bloodline and assist you in further awakening it, and in return, you need to hand over a portion of the Phoenix Blood Essence to me."
Zheng Yi said calmly.
"This is our fair trade!"
Both parties’ objectives were consistent, and they could satisfy each other’s requirements, so the deal was concluded without any delay, and the two of them immediately reached an agreement.
...
Taihua Island.
This was a stronghold of the Celestial Demon Army.
In the depths of the island’s core, within a secret chamber.
Zheng Yi and Fan Xian’Er sat cross-legged facing each other.
Zheng Yi’s eyes were deep as the sea, seemingly encompassing the void of the sky, and brilliant golden light flickered continuously in the core of his eyes.
His aura was pure, his Magical Power circulated, and his Dao Practice was profound; a pure Golden Core aura slowly surged from above his head.
Faint golden light was released, flowing throughout the entire chamber, and in just a blink of an eye, it filled every inch of the air, and after a moment, even enveloped Fan Xian’Er’s body, disappearing into endless dazzling golden light.
At the same time, countless strange patterns permeated the surface of Zheng Yi’s pupils, the Celestial Demon Relic spun rapidly, continuously pulsing within his sea of consciousness, and a surging Divine Soul Power was released, as if Zheng Yi’s own consciousness transformed into an invisible figure entering Fan Xian’Er’s body.
Within the pure Golden Core aura, the outline of his Spirit Body became faintly visible in the chamber.
Bits of golden light penetrated Fan Xian’Er’s skin, entering her body, passing through her blood vessels, muscles, and various organs, all the way up into Fan Xian’Er’s head.
At this moment, there was no distinction between male and female, nor between cultivators.
What existed was only the Great Dao reaching the heavens and the awakening of the bloodline.
Zheng Yi’s Divine Soul Will finally drilled into Fan Xian’Er’s original Soul Space, standing in a piece of void space, scanning the surroundings.
Simultaneously, the overwhelming Divine Soul Power engulfed the origin of her consciousness.
It was a vast void, without a trace of color, without any fluctuation, like chaos, not yet completely separated.
However, Zheng Yi was able to faintly grasp a trace of Power of Origin that was entirely different from the forces he had perceived before.
It was like a beating heart.
Pulsating with life and vitality.
He could clearly sense a trace of scorching flame aura, flickering in the air, as if something remarkable was hidden within this void space.
But it seemed to be obscured by a certain feeling of ignorance, unable to completely awaken and release itself.
Zheng Yi’s vast Divine Soul Power, along with the flowing golden radiance, continuously illuminated this chaotic void, making the space exceptionally clear.
Layer upon layer of ripples gently surged, oscillating towards further void spaces.
Under the influence of the Celestial Demon Relic and the Ninth Grade Golden Core Origin’s all-encompassing search, after an unclear amount of time passed, when Zheng Yi himself felt exhausted, the outline of a fiery red giant egg faintly emerged.
