The sound of the phoenix's cry seemed to be getting closer, appearing to have located their tracks. Taking only a brief rest, Xiao Chen collected his strength, reactivated his mysterious cultivation technique, and his body glowed brightly. The Purple Undying Heavenly Wings expanded once again from his back. This was an entirely energy-based phenomenon, not a part of his actual body.
They journeyed rapidly forward through dense forest as if the trees were receding like manifold apparitions. Despite the obfuscation, the speed of their flight had been taken to its extreme by Xiao Chen. However, the pursuing phoenix's call was incessantly and unhurriedly following them, impossible to shake off completely.
