Chapter 759: Undying Phoenix Blessing

The ancient cave was deep and vast, its interior filled with a wide variety of stone eggs, ranging in size from a fist to a human head, and even as large as a millstone.

Chu Feng examined them one by one, activating the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique as he went, hoping to resonate with a particular energy. A slight warmth surged in his heart; could there possibly be a true Phoenix egg among them?

If such an egg existed, its value would be enough to drive people mad. It wasn't just a divine bird, but one of the most supreme beings. Once it matured, who would dare claim they could suppress it?

Furthermore, the breathing technique passed down through its bloodline would be absolutely priceless.

At the very least, Chu Feng desperately wanted it.

"Heh heh, little sister, you're truly adorable. So many years have passed, and these bird eggs have all turned into fossils due to time, curses, volcanic activity, and other factors. Do you still expect to find a living one? Don't waste your effort." A young nobleman, gracefully fanning himself, smiled as he struck up a conversation with Chu Feng.

Veins popped on Chu Feng's forehead; he really wanted to launch a spiritual attack at the man.

He couldn't be bothered to respond, ignoring the man and continuing his search for the specific fluctuation, eager to find that particular egg.

Some people entered the cave one after another, feeling surprised and then snickering. However, seeing his remarkably refined features, they refrained from outright mockery. It seemed being "pretty" offered some advantages.

Ninety percent of the people mistakenly thought he was an innocent young girl. Some even enthusiastically offered help, their attempts to curry favor blatantly obvious.

Eventually, after he revealed a trace of terrifying aura, the few remaining people vanished, leaving Chu Feng to search in peace.

"Damn it, if you annoy me again, I'll sell you all off!" Chu Feng gritted his teeth, then started kicking the eggs one by one. There were simply too many stone eggs to search through properly.

That faint fluctuation was very strange, appearing sometimes far, sometimes near, and he could never definitively pinpoint its exact location.

"Little birdy, I'm your father, come out quickly," Chu Feng transmitted using his spiritual power, the message echoing through the stone cave.

However, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, with no response whatsoever. His face flushed, and he felt like a strange uncle trying to coax a child.

Chu Feng pushed the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique to its extreme. His whole body was enveloped in brilliant flames, covering all the nearby stone eggs, almost incinerating them.

"If it's a true Phoenix egg, it shouldn't be afraid of fire," he mused.

On the ground, one stone egg after another cracked from the heat, and many even melted into lava. The Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique was too powerful, and the temperature Chu Feng emitted was terrifyingly high.

Eventually, lava flowed throughout the entire ancient cave, and all the stone eggs had melted, yet no special divine egg was found.

Chu Feng was very disappointed. He was aimlessly setting fires, and even the air he exhaled from his mouth and nose was fiery, as if he were a humanoid dragon breathing fire!

The ancient cave had been expanded several times over by him; the stone walls were melting and flowing out through the cave entrance, forming a lava waterfall that crashed to the ground.

"Hmm?!"

Suddenly, Chu Feng heard a 'thump'. After a large section of the stone wall was burned away by the flames he generated with his Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique, something fell, splashing a pool of lava.

Previously, the stone walls had simply melted, with no objects falling.

With a whoosh, Chu Feng instantly arrived nearby using the 'Heavenly Distance in a Step' technique. He punched, scattering the lava, and immediately saw a dull gray egg.

It was dull gray, about the size of an adult's fist. Its rocky outer shell had been fossilized for an unknown number of years.

Moreover, there were some severe cracks on the eggshell, covering half its surface.

Chu Feng sighed. What could possibly hatch from a fossilized egg, especially one with cracks? However, it was strange that this egg was unafraid of the flames and had not melted.

He once again activated the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique, and large flames erupted from his body, enveloping the egg.

"Hmm?!" Chu Feng was astonished. Fifty percent of the firelight simply disappeared into the egg without a trace, and the Yang energy generated by his breathing technique was also absorbed by the stone egg.

He placed his palm on it, carefully feeling, and finally, he once again sensed that faint, elusive fluctuation originating from this egg.

Only by using the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique could he sense it; otherwise, there was no effect.

Chu Feng was inwardly shaken and extremely excited. Could this be a divine egg? He decisively put it away; this was not a suitable place for research!

Moreover, he had come to find the Nine-Leaf Nirvana Grass, hoping to enhance his spiritual power.

With a flash, Chu Feng entered the depths of the intricate mountain cave. The paths here were like a spiderweb, with many interconnected passages; some people had previously gotten lost within them.

Rumble!

Lava surged, and hot waves billowed inside the cave. Large amounts of lava poured back, crashing against Chu Feng. However, at his cultivation level, it had no effect, and he passed through.

He followed a spiral tunnel deeper underground, because legend had it that the Vermillion Bird's nest was beneath the volcano, and what was currently visible were just exits.

As he delved deeper, the temperature indeed rose, but the paths became increasingly sturdy, gradually becoming indestructible, with mystical patterns flowing on them.

Finally, Chu Feng reached the depths underground. It wasn't dark at all, as flickering firelight illuminated the area.

He was somewhat stunned that there was an ocean-like expanse of lava underground, stretching as far as the eye could see. Within this sea of lava were some islands, and many evolvers were currently flying across to search them.

Chu Feng donned a layer of armor here, covering his entire body. Of course, these were items he had refined himself; otherwise, the armor and weapons on his person would all be illicit goods, unable to see the light of day, having been stripped from the Saintesses and Saints he had defeated.

He even covered his head and face to avoid unnecessary trouble, because he possessed the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique, giving him a significant advantage here, and perhaps he would gain considerable rewards.

In an instant, he glowed with fire, divine flames flickering all over his body. He traversed the sea of lava, releasing his powerful spiritual energy to explore everywhere.

"Hmm?!"

It wasn't long before he sensed something and was startled; the Vermillion Bird clan's breathing technique truly had its wonders here, resonating with the entire sea of lava.

As expected of a place where the Vermillion Bird had lived, with the rules of order it left behind, Chu Feng felt completely at ease, like a fish in water, and his spiritual energy's exploration range drastically increased.

Chu Feng was overjoyed. Before coming, he had heard the unscrupulous boss describe this place as very uncomfortable for all evolvers. Although there wasn't much major danger, any spiritual energy used for exploration could easily be partially devoured by the lava.

But he was an exception; possessing the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique made him immune!

Chu Feng was certain that dozens of miles ahead there was some kind of spiritual medicine, emitting faint wisps of life energy that he had detected in advance.

With a whoosh, Chu Feng flew over, passing some islets and traversing over thirty miles through the air. Then, with a splash, he plunged headfirst into the fiery red lava.

Some evolvers were scattered nearby, all very sensitive, and some immediately gathered around.

Chu Feng descended more than ten miles in one breath, agile and swift like a fish swimming in the sea, rapidly diving. In the high-temperature liquid, he opened his Fiery Eyes of Truth and saw a plant.

If not for the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique resonating with this place, and if not for his Fiery Eyes of Truth being able to see through illusions, he would not have been able to detect this spiritual medicine at all.

It was a blood-red vine, emitting wisps of flame, its brilliance pushing back the surrounding lava, like a bright lamp burning there.

As he approached, a faint fragrance could be smelled even within the lava.

Chu Feng was astonished; this was indeed a great medicine, and it was surprisingly mystical!

Although called a vine, it was actually just over a foot long and very delicate. Its leaves were very special, appearing like spread phoenix wings. Without a doubt, this was a Blood Phoenix Vine!

Chu Feng quickly swam over, entering the glowing aura it emitted, where a rich, fragrant, crimson atmosphere enveloped him.

Its roots were only about a foot long, growing solely by absorbing energy from the lava.

Chu Feng grabbed it, utterly delighted. This was a great medicine, extraordinarily precious, truly priceless on the market, as it was a herb that grew by absorbing the Vermillion Bird's aura.

In the black market, even ten drops of Celestial Liquid might not be enough to exchange for a single Blood Phoenix Vine.

This item had very strong medicinal properties. It could activate the blood vitality of living beings, allowing some ordinary fierce beasts to awaken and gain ancestral inheritances, and occasionally allowing ferocious beasts to revert to their ancient forms, obtaining a portion of divine beast bloodline.

For ordinary people, consuming it could also temper their flesh and blood, strengthening their muscles and bones.

Some commented that for evolvers in the Body Shaping Realm, this was one of the rarest herbs!

Chu Feng couldn't use it yet, but it wouldn't be long before it became extremely useful after his breakthrough, as it could help him shape and regulate his powerful physique.

He quickly put it away, then swam far away beneath the lava, only then preparing to emerge from the fiery red surface.

However, even though he was very discreet and wanted to avoid trouble, he was still targeted, and the pursuers were not weak, following the fluctuations he left in the high-temperature liquid all the way.

Lava splashed everywhere as a dazzling figure launched a punch at Chu Feng from behind, attempting a sneak attack.

"Bang!"

Chu Feng turned and met the attack with a punch, unleashing the Great Sun Buddha Fist. This technique was specifically prepared for his identity as Wu Lunhui, as the Lightning Fist temporarily couldn't be used.

In an instant, towering waves of lava surged and raged!

The attacker was sent flying back with a bang, his arm numb from the impact, his face filled with shock. This was a grand master in the Body Shaping Realm, yet he was almost torn apart by Chu Feng's fist print.

He let out a long howl, summoning aid, like a wailing ghost.

Chu Feng frowned, scrutinizing him repeatedly. This evolver had disheveled hair, a green face, and fangs, truly resembling a ghost. The words "Corpse Clan" immediately appeared in his mind.

In an instant, several figures flew over together: Ying Wudi, Yuan Shicheng, the Undying Silkworm Young Master, and also a pale young man with no trace of color in his face.

"He has the scent of medicine on him; he might have harvested a great medicine," the Corpse Clan master who had just attacked reported to the pale young man.

"Oh, friend, if you've harvested a spiritual medicine, why not sell it to me? I assure you, you won't suffer any loss," the pale young man from the Corpse Clan spoke, smiling, yet his smile seemed somewhat eerie and cold. He introduced himself as Yan Luo.

He was the Corpse Clan's foremost young master, on par with Ying Wudi's status in the Quasi-Immortal Clan!

"Sorry, I haven't harvested any spiritual medicine, and even if I had, I wouldn't sell it," Chu Feng replied.

"Is that so? This place isn't very peaceful for fellow daoists," Yan Luo said with a faint smile. "If you've harvested a great medicine and don't sell it soon, you might bring significant trouble upon yourself."

Then, an invisible aura emanated from him, pressing down on Chu Feng.

Chu Feng was unfazed and did not retreat. He activated the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique, and instantly, thousands of meters high lava waves erupted between him and Yan Luo, the Corpse Clan's foremost young master, causing violent energy fluctuations.

Everyone's expressions changed. An unknown evolver, covered entirely in armor, was actually able to contend with Yan Luo, surprising Yuan Shicheng, Ying Wudi, and others.

"My apologies, you are indeed a top master among our generation," Yan Luo said frankly, immediately ceasing his attack. "I must admit you are qualified to compete with us here."

He could tell that the person in front was very formidable, and taking him down would likely require considerable effort. The Grand Dream Pure Land's great event was about to begin, and he didn't want to engage in a desperate fight before that. He needed to stay in peak condition at all times, as the true battle would be in the Grand Dream Pure Land!

"A pleasure," Chu Feng replied.

At this level, spiritual senses were extremely keen. Yuan Shicheng, the Undying Silkworm Young Master, and others could all sense Chu Feng's dangerousness, and so they dispersed.

With a whoosh, Chu Feng departed, traversing the sea of lava and searching for opportunities.

He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration; this place was simply too vast. He had traversed tens of thousands of miles and still hadn't reached the end.

Chu Feng believed this was a secret realm.

In the fiery red ocean, scattered islands dotted the landscape. Not a blade of grass grew, and volcanoes emitted thick smoke, presenting a truly terrifying sight.

For three consecutive days, he traveled alone, using the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique to resonate with the area and seek opportunities.

Finally, at the end of the third day, he had another sensation. He plunged into the sea, rapidly swimming downstream, diving tens of miles deep, where he saw a glowing plant, shimmering with vibrant, dazzling colors.

Looking closely, it had nine leaves and emitted a delicate fragrance, causing Chu Feng's soul to tremble.

"Nine-Leaf Nirvana Grass!" Chu Feng was overjoyed. Such a thing actually existed. For many, this was a divine medicine that could double one's spiritual power!

However, this item was truly difficult to find. If it wasn't washed up onto the lava sea surface, finding it in such a vast area would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Moreover, if this divine item wasn't harvested within a certain period, it would wither away on its own.

Chu Feng felt fortunate; luckily, he possessed the Vermillion Bird Breathing Technique. Otherwise, with this item blended into such a harsh environment, even a saint might not be able to find it.

After all, this sea of fire consumed people's spiritual energy, and even saints were no exception; it just didn't affect Chu Feng much.

With a "snap," he put the Nine-Leaf Nirvana Grass into a jade box and sealed it. Then, with a splash, he burst out of the sea surface.

Next, he searched here for another two days but found nothing more.

Chu Feng felt it was time to leave and couldn't delay any longer.

When he emerged from underground and walked out along the massive volcanic cavern, many people were also leaving because they were all thinking about the Grand Dream Pure Land's great event and wanted to get there early.

"Everyone, please come this way," someone called out. "Those who have gained something, hand over a great medicine; those who haven't, offer some spiritual items. You should know, our young master helped you all greatly here."

Someone was blocking the way, actually demanding "protection money"!

The newly emerged evolvers immediately refused. Why were they so overbearing? This was unclaimed land; such a thing had never happened before.

However, some noticed that many of the evolvers who had come out earlier had blood at the corners of their mouths, clearly injured, which sent a chill down people's spines.

"You know, this is the Vermillion Bird's nest, where fires often break out," said the servant. "Especially just now, it was particularly dangerous; the entire ancient land was about to explode. It was our young master who helped suppress this place, preventing a catastrophe."

A young man who looked like a servant spoke there, smiling as he looked down on everyone. Behind him, a young master in white robes sat on a rattan chair, eyes closed.

"Who is this? How arrogant!" someone said indignantly.

"Silence! They are from the Celestial Palace!" someone whispered.

Immediately someone curled their lip and said, "Hmph, the Celestial Clan has already been crippled, yet they're still so overbearing? If they're so brave, go find Devil King Chu on Earth! What's the point of showing off to us?"

"Listen, it's the Celestial Palace, from the chaos, not the Celestial Clan!" someone next to him, covered in cold sweat and blood from a recent severe injury, warned.

"Earth? Soon, we'll go there to hunt," said a maidservant who was currently massaging the shoulders of the young master in white robes. "As for you, who dare to blaspheme the Celestial Palace, slap your own mouth."

Then, the young servant suddenly attacked, slapping with a loud 'smack'. The evolver who had just spoken harshly and ridiculed the Celestial Clan was unable to dodge. He was slapped hard, screaming instantly as the lower half of his face was mutilated, and his jaw then exploded.

Such ruthless methods made everyone's expressions change!

"What are the evolvers on Earth? Just wait to be annihilated," the young man who had just attacked said coldly.

Chu Feng's gaze turned cold, and his heart could not calm. Had someone from the Celestial Palace in the chaos actually come to this universe? That was a family with true gods residing within it.