Chapter 1239: Phoenix Totem Arrival

The outcome of this verification naturally depends on my unwavering stance regarding the energy within you. If it truly belongs to my master, then I will fight you relentlessly until one of us perishes.

Xu Yang smirked faintly. "Don't speak so boastfully. Even if you sincerely fight me and unleash your strongest power, you absolutely cannot threaten me in the slightest. Please remain clear-headed, otherwise, you'll only be causing trouble for yourself. We should be leaving after burning just one more stick of incense, so you don't have much time. Seize every opportunity you can."

After saying this, Xu Yang calmly waved his hand towards the back of the mountain.

The Eight Gates team was naturally a bit timid, facing such a massive flame. The Vermilion Bird Divine Beast totem hovered in mid-air, its icy gaze fixed on everyone, deterring any rash movements. However, this standoff didn't last long. Soon, the Vermilion Bird totem launched a furious attack, transforming its true form into a giant burning flame totem. Towards the void, it first conjured a phantom body to fight alongside it, and then, the Vermilion Bird totem's true spirit unhesitatingly began to exert pressure on Xu Yang.

However, Xu Yang's strength was far beyond what a mere Vermilion Bird could contend with. With just a gentle wave of his hand, an incredibly powerful compressed force quickly enveloped the entire body of the Vermilion Bird in a very short time.

"Heh heh, stop resisting and struggling. There's a world of difference between your strength and mine. Do you really dream of defeating me?"

The Vermilion Bird totem was full of confidence in its power. After all, it had cultivated in this place for tens of thousands of years, accumulating vast combat experience. No matter what opponent it faced, it was confident it could fight.

Unfortunately, this creature was incredibly stubborn. It had been inactive, but when it finally made a move, it chose to target the most formidable core expert in Xu Yang's team.

Blazing flame power burned wildly in the void. In a short time, there was no better way to perfectly suppress the release and expansion of its fiery strength.

"Oh my goodness, this flame power is too immense! If it claimed it could incinerate everything in the world, I would absolutely believe it!" Old Crab couldn't help but exclaim, simultaneously beginning to worry for his boss, Xu Yang. They knew Xu Yang was incredibly powerful, but what good would that do now?

"It seems you are the sole core of their team. If I simply slay you here, my mission will be complete!"

"Heh heh, I'm not interested in your thoughts about me at all. However, it's clear you're full of confidence in your flame power. In that case, I don't mind teaching you a good lesson. I'll make you realize that even if you reside in such a high place, you are far from having the right to be presumptuous in front of me." How domineering Xu Yang's words were!

To dare speak so boldly in front of the Vermilion Bird totem, he was probably the only one in the entire Yingzhou Continent.

One must know that even the current Cloud Dragon Heavenly Emperor held reverence for this Vermilion Bird totem. Yet, Xu Yang now stood almost directly before the Vermilion Bird totem, scolding and intimidating it.

For years, the Vermilion Bird totem had always enjoyed the veneration of the highest imperial family on Yingzhou Continent. How could it endure such affronts?

It immediately flew into a rage, spewing an incredibly scorching flame towards Xu Yang. Xu Yang, however, merely curved his lips into a disdainful smile.

With a slight tremor of his foot, an incomparably brilliant crimson-gold totem suddenly appeared behind him. The moment this even more complete, massive, and magnificent totem materialized, everyone present, including Prince Wu, was utterly stunned. "My heavens, what has Boss done? Look at that totem behind him! It's far more noble, larger, and more exquisite than the Vermilion Bird. It also releases flame-attribute power. What kind of being is this?!"

Blood Blade, the cold-blooded female assassin, stared in shock for a long moment before finally uttering two words: "Phoenix. The legendary Phoenix totem doesn't belong to the supreme divine beasts of this world at all. It also holds the glorious title of 'King of All Beasts in the Great World' in ancient legends. Compared to a true Phoenix, this Vermilion Bird totem merely represents the lineage of the Phoenix clan. It's far from comparable to the Phoenix's nobility. But look, the totem behind Boss seems to be much more than just an ordinary one. There's a faint golden crown on its head. If my judgment is correct, this should be the royalty of the Phoenix clan, the true Phoenix God!"

Previously, neither Xu Yang nor Xiaohua had expected Blood Blade to possess such extensive knowledge. A faint smile involuntarily appeared on Xu Yang's face, while Xiaohua looked at Blood Blade with a hint of admiration.

"You do have some insight, girl. You're right. The Phoenix totem behind your boss is the power of the true Phoenix God. Not only can he summon this Phoenix God totem, but he can also command the domain power of the Phoenix clan. A mere Vermilion Bird is utterly insignificant before Ah Yang."

Indeed, Xu Yang did not unleash destructive power directly at the Vermilion Bird totem to instantly obliterate it. He merely wished to demonstrate through this action that, in his presence, the Vermilion Bird was ultimately just a humble being.

As expected, the moment the golden Phoenix God appeared, all the sharpness and pride of the Vermilion Bird vanished. It was instantly at a loss.

"What is your relationship with the Phoenix God?! How can you be bound to its totem power?!" Xu Yang burst into laughter.

"It's been many years since I first forged a connection with the Phoenix God. At that time, I was still far from arriving on the Yingzhou Continent. Of course, none of this is information you need to know. Now, give me a clear and renewed attitude: will you continue to be my enemy, or will you use your arrogant posture to act presumptuously in front of me? Make your choice. However, be warned: if your decision doesn't satisfy me, I will bring down judgment upon you with the power of the Phoenix!"

How could the Vermilion Bird possibly choose another answer? However, in front of Prince Wu and his descendants, the Vermilion Bird totem did not want to abandon all its dignity so quickly. Instead, it adopted a cold expression and retorted to Xu Yang, "Don't forget this is Xuanyuan Imperial City. No matter how noble your status, and even if you have a connection with the Phoenix God, since you've come to Xuanyuan Imperial City, if you insist on attacking me, you must clearly understand what kind of calamity you will invite."