Chapter 839: Astonishing Gains from the Divine Bird's Nest

The Vermillion Bird Abyssal was vast and profound. After descending several hundred *li*, they still hadn't reached the bottom. Then, in the darkness, a pair of terrifying eyes lit up, illuminating the ancient land like two golden lamps.

Next, like two dazzling suns, they rose swiftly from the pitch-black abyss.

The old Vermillion Bird appeared, flying up from the abyssal depths. It was exceptionally perceptive; even though it usually remained in a state of suspended animation, with its life force withered, it could still awaken instantly if outsiders approached.

At this moment, they were still a hundred *li* away from its nest. Its sensory perception was terrifying!

"Little friend Vermillion Bird, it is I who has come to visit," the lame fox sighed.

Chu Feng was startled. The old Vermillion Bird had lived for countless years, yet in the yellow-furred fox's eyes, it was merely a "little friend." This truly showed the fox's immense background.

This was a divine bird; it had risen silently from the bottom of the abyss and approached their position. If it had been an enemy invasion, they would have already been slain!

Its body was covered in gnarled, ancient flesh, with only sparse feathers that barely covered its form. Most of its red plumage had long since fallen out, indicating its extreme age.

"Senior, you too have aged," the old Vermillion Bird spoke, looking ahead.

The latter half of the yellow-furred fox's body was completely petrified, with no blood flowing. Its eyes were also clouded, unlike how they once were.

"Indeed," the yellow-furred fox lamented. "Who in this world can escape death? No matter if you are an unparalleled prodigy, holding sway over countless miles of land, in the end, you are but a handful of dust. Even the powerful beings in the Yang Realm have an end to their lifespan. The reason they can live for so long is by normally entering deep slumber, reducing their physical consumption."

The yellow-furred fox sighed, knowing full well that its life was over, especially after being cast into this realm.

Chu Feng remained silent for a moment, observing the old Vermillion Bird. This was the divine bird that had once single-handedly slaughtered gods, annihilated the Teng Snake Abyssal, and drenched the wilderness in blood—now even more aged than a century ago.

"Please!"

Finally, the old Vermillion Bird spread its wings, making a gesture of invitation, and flew downwards first.

Along the way, as they passed by a medicinal field, a fragrant aroma filled the air, permeating one's very bones. There, lay Vermillion Bird divine medicine, so lifelike it could flap its wings and fly.

It was a true divine medicine!

This was a major medicine related to the Vermillion Bird clan, strengthened over generations by the baptism of Vermillion Bird blood essence. It could nourish young Vermillion Birds, helping them grow rapidly.

It was vibrant red and crystal clear, with a rich fragrance. Although it had roots, it strongly resembled a living divine bird, with two fiery red leaves that looked exactly like Vermillion Bird wings.

Chu Feng glanced at it a few times but didn't dare to observe too closely, as the old Vermillion Bird's divine senses were too keen. Sensing his intense gaze, it turned and gave him a warning look.

The yellow-furred fox shot Chu Feng a sideways glance, its expression asking, *Can't you show a bit more restraint?*

"It looked novel, so I took a couple of glances," Chu Feng said calmly, showing no embarrassment at all. He was clearly coveting it, but claimed to be merely curious.

The wind whistled as they quickly reached the bottom of the abyss. In a hollowed-out area on the stone wall, there was a nest constructed from various spiritual herbs and sacred wood.

The nest was massive, more spacious than an ordinary palace.

The materials used were especially exquisite; golden silk grass and crimson spirit wood both emitted rich energy fluctuations and spiritual qi, which was highly beneficial for nurturing young birds.

Though referred to as juveniles, they were actually quite large. A hundred years had passed, and the young Vermillion Birds that had just hatched earlier were all spirited, their bodies crimson, eyes golden, and exuding dense Yang energy—each one truly extraordinary!

There were more than Chu Feng had imagined: five young Vermillion Birds in total. Each was only the size of a fist, and surprisingly... they had shrunk compared to before!

However, their true strength was terrifying.

These little ones had actually all reached the Golden Body Consummation level!

They were even on the verge of breaking through to the Sub-Saint realm!

"They haven't cultivated any peculiar techniques, and divine birds grow slowly in their youth, which is why they are only at this level currently," the yellow-furred fox explained.

There was also another point he didn't elaborate on: this world was being eroded by gray matter, and the Great Dao had issues, which was very detrimental to powerful species like divine birds and beasts. Otherwise, their growth would have been much faster!

"That's already very impressive!" Chu Feng nodded.

"You don't need to be modest either," the yellow-furred fox said. "If you hadn't been so absorbed in studying domain arts and had instead focused entirely on the path of evolution, your strength over the past century would have been extraordinary."

Chu Feng sighed helplessly. If he were to break through to the Sub-Saint realm, his physical body would definitely not survive upon his return; it would be incinerated into ashes by his Yang soul!

The old Vermillion Bird scrutinized Chu Feng for the first time. Hearing the yellow-furred fox's evaluation, it recognized that this person was indeed exceptional.

"Greetings, Senior Vermillion Bird. My name is Chu Feng, and I come from what you perceive as a foreign land—in truth, it's a universe in the Yin Realm," Chu Feng stated with complete honesty, revealing his origins directly.

Then, he blabbered on, directly stating his intention: he wanted to request a stalk of divine medicine!

"Boundless Heavenly Venerate, damn!" The yellow-furred fox, who had just taken a sip of tea, immediately spat it out. *Couldn't this brat be a bit more subtle?*

It had brought someone to their home, and for him to demand divine medicine like this was completely humiliating its old face!

"Does Senior intend to cultivate him to enter the Yang Realm?" the old Vermillion Bird inquired.

At this moment, a slight emotional fluctuation caused a wisp of its true blood energy to leak out. For just that instant, Chu Feng felt as if the sky was collapsing and the earth was rending, the entire void roaring and violently shaking.

This was a divine-level being; it had finally revealed its terrifying power.

Even though it was in its twilight years and its blood energy was withered, just a single wisp of it caused space to collapse and the entire abyss to tremble.

This was truly horrifying. If it locked onto someone, a mere surge of its suppressive might could crush them to oblivion!

One could imagine that even Saints would be unable to withstand its might. This was a terrifying divine bird capable of devouring suns and moons with an open beak, and tearing apart the firmament with an outstretched claw!

"My apologies, I'm old, and I often can't control my strength," the old Vermillion Bird sighed, a melancholic look in its eyes.

"It's not really cultivation; merely laying down a casual piece," the yellow-furred fox replied. It was just as blunt as Chu Feng.

This displeased Chu Feng. After all that, he was still only getting *this* kind of treatment.

The yellow-furred fox added, "Keep the Vermillion Bird clan's unique divine medicine for yourself; I don't need it. But if you have any surplus Teng Snake divine medicine, you could give me a small portion."

"Very well," the old Vermillion Bird agreed generously. "The Teng Snake clan has a profound heritage. Although this generation's strength is lacking, the accumulation over generations has collectively produced six stalks of Teng Snake divine medicine. I will keep five for my offspring, and the remaining one can be given away."

The old Vermillion Bird was very generous, directly gifting a stalk of divine medicine.

For Chu Feng, this was akin to an Arabian Nights tale. This was divine medicine, not common cabbage; a single stalk was enough to seize the creation of heaven and earth, yet he had obtained it just like that!

Moreover, the divine medicine here was far superior to that in his own universe. Its medicinal efficacy was significantly richer, surging with Yang energy, making it incomparable!

The yellow-furred fox looked at the young Vermillion Birds, clearly fond of them, yet its eyes also held a hint of sadness and helplessness.

"My situation is dire; I've already been crippled and don't know how many more years I have to live," the yellow-furred fox said. "Seeing these children so outstanding, I simply can't help but want to try again in a few years, to see if I can make one last effort to send them into the Yang Realm, freeing them from this terrible cage of heaven and earth."

Upon hearing this, the old Vermillion Bird was overjoyed, its face filled with excitement. Its lifespan was withered, and it wouldn't live much longer. Its greatest worry was its young Vermillion Birds. If they could be sent to the Yang Realm, that grand and hope-filled great world, it would naturally be invigorated and filled with joy.

In its view, that was the land of hope!

"Many thanks, Senior!" it expressed with a grand bow of homage.

"Chirp chirp..." The young Vermillion Birds also chirped, their initial curiosity turning into sincere trepidation as they bowed alongside their mother.

Not long after, a stalk of divine medicine appeared in the nest. It was entirely blue and shimmering, resembling an upright Teng Snake, so lifelike there was no difference from a real one. It could run and escape; if not for it being held down, it would have fled.

Furthermore, it had roots, also shimmering blue and filled with medicinal fragrance. It could drift into one's soul light, making one feel on the verge of ascension. For just that moment, Chu Feng felt as if he was about to burst through the void with an ethereal glow.

Divine medicine!

Unfortunately, he lacked a physical body; otherwise, the sensation would have been clearer, and he might even have been intoxicated by its fragrance and passed out right there!

Tiny drops of blue light rain enveloped him, making his entire being feel sacred, imbued with the aura of a deity. This was truly divine medicine!

Finally, Chu Feng sealed it in a stone box, genuinely fearing he might be unable to resist swallowing it whole.

"Senior, I am willing to protect one of the young Vermillion Birds and see if I can bring it into my universe. And if one day I set foot in the Yang Realm, I will certainly take it with me."

Chu Feng spoke with sincere and utmost seriousness. He truly wished to take one of the young Vermillion Birds with him.

He found these fiery red divine birds endearing; each one was fist-sized, with bright, shimmering wings and sparkling golden eyes, cuter than the last.

The old Vermillion Bird was taken aback and glanced at the yellow-furred fox.

The yellow-furred fox nodded. "This little scoundrel has some tricks up his sleeve. Following him might just be a path to survival. We can give it a try and let him take one."

Hearing this, the old Vermillion Bird immediately agreed.

"Chirp chirp..." The five young Vermillion Birds immediately chirped, tears welling in their large eyes. None of them wanted to leave, rubbing their heads against the old Vermillion Bird in clear reluctance.

Ultimately, the old Vermillion Bird still chose one, instructing it to prepare to travel with Chu Feng.

"Chirp chirp..." This young Vermillion Bird immediately wept, crying out mournfully, filled with deep reluctance.

Even Chu Feng felt a pang of softness and somewhat didn't want to take it away, feeling it was truly heart-wrenching to separate them like this.

"For survival, for life, my child... you must be strong. You need to embark on this journey alone. Sooner or later, you will all leave, and I am dying; I can no longer protect you for many more years." The old Vermillion Bird was also deeply reluctant, rubbing its head against the young Vermillion Bird, its hot tears suppressed and forced back into its eyes.

"Young one, this is for you," the old Vermillion Bird said, pointing to the cliff wall, which was densely covered with carved characters.

"What is this?" Chu Feng showed a surprised expression. Then, as he gazed at it closely, he was immediately stunned: it was a breathing technique, one he had previously learned a bit of!

The Great Thunder Sound Breathing Technique, complete version!

This was one of the most powerful and top-tier breathing techniques in the Yin Realm universe, ranking among the best, on par with the Daoist clan's breathing method—truly profound and boundless in its marvels.

Today, he actually saw the complete, densely inscribed text on the cliff wall here!

"A Buddhist clan breathing technique! This is a supreme treasure, priceless!" Even the yellow-furred fox spoke up, making this exclamation.