Chapter 471: Unyielding Phoenix Soul

Xu Yang merely smiled faintly.

"I also yearn for the power of the Phoenix lineage's inheritance, but comparatively, if the choice were mine, I would definitely make the same decision as you, Senior. Long Kun is the true perfect inheritor of the Phoenix lineage's power, and I am not. However, please rest assured, Senior. Long ago, Long Kun and I were the closest of brothers, comrades who faced life and death on the battlefield. We will always be so in the future. As long as we are here, the power of the Phoenix lineage's inheritance will be passed down forever and flourish!"

The Phoenix Leader laughed heartily: "With those words, I can truly set my mind at ease. What stands before you is the supreme power of our Phoenix lineage—the Phoenix Domain! You might be surprised that ordinary divine bloodline domains can only be wielded by those who have truly awakened their divine beast bloodline. But it's not like that with our Phoenix lineage's domain. This is one of the most important secrets of our Phoenix clan, preserved for countless years. This is because the Phoenix Domain does not erupt by relying on bloodline potential. Its activation requires drawing upon the most powerful fundamental laws of heaven and earth, resonating with the myriad ways of the universe, to unleash unparalleled power from all living beings!"

When the Phoenix Leader spoke these words, Xu Yang's eyes were filled with astonishment!

"So that's it! No wonder the Phoenix lineage has always stood with all living beings on the continent. Perhaps this can be proven by your domain's power."

The Phoenix Leader smiled and nodded: "It's not just that. The Phoenix lineage has always been close to all living beings on the continent. Perhaps, in the grand scheme of things, this is our Phoenix clan's destiny. If the living beings of the continent truly perish, then the Phoenix lineage's inheritance would naturally come to an end. Now, I am passing this most important secret of the Phoenix clan to you, naturally entrusting you with the mission to protect all living beings on the continent. No matter whether you become a god or reach what heights in the future, never abandon these myriad beings. Otherwise, the Phoenix lineage's domain totem will self-destruct and perish along with the myriad ways of the universe!"

As the Phoenix Leader spoke, he suddenly touched his glabella, merging his incredibly powerful Phoenix soul into the radiant True Fire of the Nine Heavens before them. And when that flame completely engulfed the Phoenix Leader's soul body, the true scene of the Phoenix's Cry of the Nine Heavens finally unfolded!

The Phoenix's Cry of the Nine Heavens shook the entire sky, and its powerful resonance from the myriad ways of the universe was deeply imprinted into Xu Yang's soul.

This scene completely stimulated all of Xu Yang's latent potential, further elevating his soul realm within the Heavenly Eye state. Now, after being blessed by the soul power of the Phoenix's Cry of the Nine Heavens, Xu Yang's soul strength and soul realm finally reached a true divine level! It was no longer weaker than the soul realm possessed by any divine-level expert!

"Xu Yang, remember my words. Although you do not possess the bloodline of the Phoenix clan and cannot truly achieve immortal nirvana, your Phoenix Domain will enable you to become the most unparalleled powerhouse on the entire continent. In the future, the myriad ways of this world will be under your control! Even if a true god wishes to destroy this continent, as long as you and the Phoenix Domain totem exist, living beings can be preserved for eternity. Remember, this is absolutely not a gift of inheritance, but a mission that can never end!"

Xu Yang responded without hesitation, touching his glabella and fully accepting the imprint of the Phoenix's Cry of the Nine Heavens, binding this incredibly powerful Phoenix totem to his life and soul! Although he did not inherit the Phoenix clan's bloodline power, the true soul of the Phoenix clan chose Xu Yang, like a magnificent phoenix tree that astonished all beings...

"Very well, you have now completed the inheritance of this mission, and my task is also finished. Remember, do not tell anyone the secret of the Phoenix clan except Long Kun. And the only one in this world who can shatter the Phoenix Totem and destroy this lineage's inheritance is Long Kun alone! The Phoenix Soul and Phoenix Blood are interdependent and indispensable!"

"Senior, you are..."

Xu Yang quickly realized that something was amiss with the Phoenix Leader before him, as his soul form was gradually disappearing into the immortal Heavenly Fire within the Phoenix's Cry of the Nine Heavens domain above Xu Yang's head!

"My bloodline has been left to Long Kun, and my soul to you. These living beings no longer need me. Remember my words today: the future of the Phoenix lineage is entrusted to both of you! The fate of the continent's inhabitants also needs you to change and protect! Xu Yang, the Phoenix is immortal, and its inheritance eternal!"

Finally, at this moment, the Phoenix Leader completely vanished, his autonomous consciousness merging into the immortal True Fire. Xu Yang, at this very moment, perfectly integrated with the Phoenix Domain...

Little did they know, the instant Xu Yang's divine-level soul strength was born, an endless auspicious nine-colored light spontaneously coalesced above the entire Startled Cloud Valley! The entire Northern Frontier was completely enveloped by this auspicious light in a very short time. Subsequently, this halo showed no signs of dissipating, continuing to spread in other directions across the continent, lingering for a long time... Just like the undying phoenix that once stood proudly in the Nine Heavens, it bloomed with an incomparably brilliant light for the last time in this world! Although this was the Phoenix Leader's final radiance, Xu Yang understood that it was the beginning of a new hope for the Phoenix clan and for the entire continent!

"Hahahaha!"

At this very moment, several powerful true dragon souls above the Northern Frontier simultaneously burst into chilling laughter.

"Second Brother, it seems your judgment was not wrong. That Phoenix Leader truly was at the end of his tether and has perished! The Phoenix Leader was the most outstanding genius of the Phoenix clan throughout countless years of inheritance. His demise now seems to signify the complete severing of the Phoenix lineage's glory."

The Darkfiend Dragon smiled sinisterly, his face cold. Whenever he thought of his physical body being destroyed by Xu Yang, his rage knew no bounds. But this time, seeing the Phoenix clan's leader fall first, and the last pillar of support for Xu Yang's faction finally collapse, perhaps this time, there was truly no one and no power left to save them. Facing the most terrifying Dragon race in the world, they had always relied only on their own strength.

"It's getting late. Since that old phoenix has perished, we no longer need to have any scruples. We'll directly assault Startled Cloud Valley!"

"Hmph, you few worms dare to disturb our Phoenix Ancestor's tranquility?"