Chapter 113: Phoenix Hymn Incomplete Manuscript (7)

Feng Baichuan had said that a person could only enter the Phoenix Trial Grounds once in their lifetime, regardless of success or failure. Despite this, unwilling to harm the most precious figure deep within his soul, he still chose to give up passing the third trial.

But that was only what he thought.

The Phoenix Spirit's words made Yun Che suddenly look up, momentarily unable to react.

"The idea that sufficient pursuit and obsession with power are required to pass the third trial was a deliberate counter-hint I created. The phoenix is a benevolent and righteous beast, and the trial grounds it left behind are a gift to the Profound Sky Continent. However, the phoenix would never wish for its power to be inherited by wicked and heartless humans. The third trial is designed around the most beautiful things and memories deep within the trial-taker's soul, and I give the hint before the trial that an obsession with power will lead to success."

"Indeed, those illusions originate from one's own memories, not mimicked or impersonated by other forces. They are identical to real people, events, and objects, as if one is truly facing them. If, in pursuit of power, one can harm their most beloved, then while that might be a form of obsession with power, even if not truly evil, such a person lacks the compassion essential for all living beings. Should such a person gain immense power, it would be primarily for their own strength, not for protection. This would fundamentally betray the phoenix's original intention in leaving these trial grounds."

"Among the seven people who previously passed the third trial, some faced their wives, some their masters, benefactors, parents, or even their children. Like you, they knew it was an illusion, yet they could not bring themselves to harm them. However, when the illusions attacked, they would always defend themselves, even if they wouldn't retaliate. You, on the other hand, willingly allowed her to stab you to death, just to hold her for a few more moments... You are the most perfect person to pass the third trial in countless years."

This sudden revelation undoubtedly filled Yun Che with joy. It wasn't a case of accidentally succeeding; rather, it was the choice he would always make, regardless of the circumstances. Even if he were to betray the entire world, he would never allow himself to betray that girl again.

"Then, can I receive the phoenix's power now?" Yun Che asked eagerly.

"Of course. You will receive three gifts from the phoenix: Phoenix Blood, the Phoenix Divine Pill, and the opportunity to comprehend the 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture - Incomplete Scroll'."

"Now, I bestow upon you the phoenix bloodline."

The Phoenix Spirit's golden eyes flashed, momentarily turning the entire dark world golden. Suddenly, a golden speck of light emerged from the void, precisely striking Yun Che's glabella and then merging directly into his forehead.

"Previous trial-takers only received one drop of Phoenix Blood upon passing, but you possess a Profound Sky Supreme Treasure, bear the Heretic God's power, and perfectly passed the third trial. Therefore, I will make an exception and bestow three drops of Phoenix Blood upon you. You already have the Heretic God's fire divine origin, making you fearless of all fires in the world, so the fire resistance from the Phoenix Blood is useless to you. However, its integration into your bloodline will make your cultivation of fire-attributed profound arts twice as effective and empower your fire-attributed profound skills! Especially when performing phoenix flame techniques, you will unleash three times the power compared to an ordinary bloodline!"

"There is another reason: a single drop of Phoenix Blood is already the limit an ordinary human bloodline can withstand. With the Heretic God's fire divine origin, integrating even three drops of Phoenix Blood will be effortless for you, with no risk or pain whatsoever. Now, close your eyes and let these three drops of Phoenix Blood merge into your bloodline. Among the previous seven trial-takers, the fastest one took three days to complete the integration, but I believe it will only take you about fifteen minutes."

The Phoenix Spirit's voice echoed in his mind, but Yun Che was already too absorbed to respond.

Three tiny drops of blood were negligible compared to the vastness of the human circulatory system, yet this was the blood of a phoenix!

As the three drops of Phoenix Blood entered his bloodline, they ignited like three fiercely burning flames... These three flames instantly spread throughout his entire circulatory system, causing all his blood to surge violently.

For an ordinary person, the burning pain of the bloodline alone would be unbearable. One drop might successfully merge after strenuous suppression, resistance, and dispersion, but three... just as the Phoenix Spirit said, would far exceed the limit of what a human bloodline could withstand. Instead of merging, the Phoenix Blood would consume it.

For Yun Che, however, this burning sensation merely felt like three warm currents surging within his body. Still, compared to a mortal bloodline, this Phoenix Blood was simply too powerful and noble, like three precious jade stones falling into common dust. Yun Che closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and used profound energy to guide and suppress the restless three drops of Phoenix Blood, directing them to circulate throughout his blood vessels, allowing them to gradually dissolve into his own blood.

Gradually, his blood grew hotter, and the three phoenix blood beads diminished. After circulating throughout his body for more than a dozen cycles, the three drops of Phoenix Blood finally dissolved completely into Yun Che's bloodline.

Yun Che opened his eyes. A fiery red flame mark flashed and disappeared from his glabella. The mark's shape was identical to that of the Phoenix clan outside, but its color was far more vibrant.

"Excellent. It appears you have successfully integrated the three drops of Phoenix Blood. I can already sense the changes in your blood. With these three drops of Phoenix Blood, your lifespan will also be extended by at least three hundred years. Now, I will give you the Phoenix Divine Pill and the incomplete scroll of the 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture'."

The giant golden eyes flashed again, and two points of light descended from above, landing before Yun Che... These were a white jade bottle and a fragmented white jade tablet.

"Inside the white jade bottle is the Phoenix Divine Pill. It can significantly enhance your control over fire energy, though with the Heretic God's fire divine origin within you, this primary effect won't be of great use. However, it can also substantially boost your profound energy; given your current profound strength, it can raise your profound energy level by more than five ranks!"

"And this jade tablet contains the incomplete 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture'. In ancient times, the 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture' was renowned as one of the world's three great 'Heavenly Books of World-Burning,' alongside the 'Vermilion Bird Consoling Spirit Song' and the 'Golden Crow Burning World Record,' possessing immense power capable of incinerating all heavens. Back then, the phoenix left the first six stages of the 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture' in these trial grounds, but..."

At this point, the Phoenix Spirit suddenly fell silent, seemingly waiting for Yun Che to examine it himself.

Yun Che picked up the Phoenix Divine Pill and the fragmented jade tablet. Placing his hand on the tablet, he activated his profound energy, and the information within quickly flowed into his mind. His heart surged with excitement... This was a flame technique from the phoenix! A legacy of a divine beast, hailed as one of the 'Heavenly Books of World-Burning'!

"Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture - Fifth Stage...""Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture - Sixth Stage..."

"Why are there only the fifth and sixth stages? Where are the first four?" Yun Che looked up, his face full of surprise. He repeatedly probed the information within the jade tablet several times, but could only find records of the fifth and sixth stages... The first four stages simply didn't exist!

Without the first four stages, how could one cultivate the fifth and sixth?

"This is indeed a great pity, but I am helpless," the Phoenix Spirit said with a deep sigh. "This 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture' originally contained a complete record of the first through sixth stages. However, an accident occurred before the first trial-taker arrived here."

"Back then, the phoenix left two trial grounds on this continent. One is here, and the other is in the distant and vast Divine Phoenix Empire. The trial grounds in the Divine Phoenix Empire were quickly discovered, leading to the establishment of the Divine Phoenix Sect, and the trial grounds became their exclusive forbidden area. Later, the Divine Phoenix Sect became the foremost sect in that empire, which was then renamed the Divine Phoenix Empire. Even its capital was established near the Divine Phoenix Sect. Consequently, the area where those trial grounds were located became the most prosperous part of the Divine Phoenix Empire. Human greed, deception, misconduct, and wars... constantly persisted, making the atmosphere of that region increasingly turbid, which in turn infected the Phoenix Spirit in those trial grounds, causing it to develop an improper will... to the point of betraying the phoenix's original intent."

Yun Che: "..."

"As fragments of the same phoenix soul, I knew of its existence then, and it knew of mine. After developing an improper will, it conceived the idea of destroying me and these trial grounds, wishing to be the sole entity of its kind on this continent. So, it transferred its power to an ordinary firebird, came here, and fought a fierce battle with me, completely destroying the jade tablet that recorded the 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture'."

"During our fierce battle, I also destroyed a portion of its 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture,' leaving it with only the first through fourth stages. Afterwards, I was unable to defeat it, so I created the illusion of my flames dissipating, which caused it to retreat... Unbeknownst to it, the fifth and sixth stages of its 'Phoenix Nirvana World Scripture' were not destroyed by me, but intercepted, which is the very tablet you now hold. After that, I completely severed our soul connection, ensuring it could no longer perceive my existence and would believe I had perished. I then continued to uphold the phoenix's will, guarding these trial grounds, receiving and overseeing all trial-takers."

Yun Che's mouth was slightly agape, as if listening to a fantastical tale.

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