"Boom~"
Deep within Yunmengze, a burst of flames soared into the sky, intending to escape into the distance. However, it collided with a formation in mid-air, causing a deafening roar within the boundary.
Outside the formation, time passed peacefully without any ripples, and no one noticed the soaring phoenix fire.
Chixia Zhenren was proud of his formation, while Danhua Zhenren played with a strand of phoenix true fire in his hand, expressing indescribable satisfaction in his eyes.
With this phoenix true fire, the production rate of Dan Peak's elixirs in the future could probably increase by half.
"Danhua Junior Brother, I went all out to set up this formation for you."
"Humph~ Stop pretending to be pitiful. Your financial situation is well known on Mount Luofu. Brothers should be clear about their dealings. What was promised before the departure is what it is."
Danhua Zhenren put away the phoenix true fire, showing no good expression towards Chixia Zhenren, who was also the peak master of another peak on Mount Luofu.
Both of them entered Mount Luofu at the same time, participated in the sect competition together, and became acquainted. Over the centuries, they constantly competed in various aspects, creating a complicated relationship. They were known as the "feuding brothers" on Mount Luofu.
However, due to the long period of comparison, they understood each other better. In dangerous situations, they trusted each other more than anyone else. That's why Danhua invited Chixia to help in the exploration of Yunmengze.
"Hmph, old miser, after a thousand years, you're still so stingy."
Chixia Zhenren complained inwardly. If his treasury weren't really empty, he would have made Danhua bleed heavily before setting out. But for now, he decided to watch the distant battle.
"You're invited to help, and you just stand there watching?"
"I've helped enough. If I continue, it won't be easy to withdraw. It's a pity for this phoenix."
"That's true."
Chixia Zhenren looked at the ending battle in the distance. If Danhua continued to participate, he might be injured by the phoenix's counterattack during its dying moments.
If the demon kings thought they had a chance, they might decide to leave them alive.
However, it was also a pity for the phoenix. Its cultivation about to transcend was now shattered. Even if it turned into a phoenix egg after death, it would hardly have the chance for rebirth under the eyes of so many demon kings.
If they could bring the phoenix egg back to Mount Luofu and raise it as the sect's guardian beast, it would be a significant achievement.
Of course, this was just a thought. The purpose of the demon kings in this trip was to kill the phoenix. They wouldn't allow anyone to take the phoenix egg away. Even if it went through rebirth after bathing in flames, it would still be hunted down under karmic entanglements.
"Roar~"
As if confirming Chixia Zhenren's thoughts, the earth-shaking roar of a beast echoed.
The phoenix sensed the imminent arrival of death, gathered endless flames around its body, transforming into a blazing sun. Even Chixia Zhenren and Danhua Zhenren watching from a distance couldn't help but feel nervous.
If this blow landed on them, they would undoubtedly be seriously injured or killed. Fortunately, they were not the main force in this battle.
As the two forces collided, the final result matched their expectations. The critical moment of the phoenix's transcendence was interrupted, and its injuries worsened after continuous battles. Now, it was completely defeated.
"After the phoenix falls, it will turn into a phoenix egg and wait for the opportunity to be reborn. Let's crush the egg to completely cut off its path to reincarnation."
"I haven't tasted phoenix egg in my entire life. I wonder how delicious it is."
"A few days ago, the Mountain Lord obtained a jar of spirit tea, perfect for boiling eggs."
The demon kings watched as the phoenix's flesh and blood turned into flames, enveloping its true spirit. They knew that the phoenix egg was about to appear.
During this time, there was no point in causing trouble, so they gathered to restore their injuries. With Chixia Zhenren's formation covering the area, they weren't worried about the phoenix egg escaping.
During this pause, they even had the leisure to think about how to cook the egg.
"A bunch of gluttons, that's enough."
A demon king with the head of a bull and a body as black as an iron tower didn't take his eyes off the fire in the sky. Just as the phoenix egg was about to form, he urgently reminded them.
The phoenix egg was most vulnerable right after it was born. It was best to attack at that moment; otherwise, variables might occur.
Understanding the urgency, the demon kings focused all their attention on the flames in the sky, waiting for the moment when the flames condensed into an egg.
"Now is the time."
In an instant, several demon kings in the out-of-body realm acted together. Even Chixia Zhenren, who was maintaining the formation on the side, felt the pressure.
With a thunderous sound, the powerful spiritual energy directly destroyed Chixia Zhenren's formation. The place where the phoenix egg was located was now empty. It seemed...
"Foolish, how dare you steal the phoenix egg in front of us."
"What?"
Chixia Zhenren hadn't even had a chance to congratulate the demon kings when a black pot fell from the sky, hitting him directly.
Wasn't the phoenix egg destroyed by the demon kings? Could it be...
A bad idea appeared in Chixia Zhenren's mind. It seemed that the demon kings wanted to avoid responsibility and threw the blame on them.
Chixia Zhenren immediately looked at Danhua Zhenren beside him. The two exchanged glances, instantly understanding each other.
In an instant, both of them broke out in a cold sweat.
As for the demon kings, the killing intent in their eyes became even more intense. They might not see clearly, but as the ones who acted, they were clear whether they hit the phoenix egg or not.
Their attacks did hit the phoenix egg, but before they could shatter it, it disappeared.
To snatch the egg from their hands would require the strength of the transcendence realm. However, with the combination of formations, even the out-of-body realm might be able to achieve it.
If Mount Luofu obtained the phoenix egg and nurtured it into a guardian beast, given today's karma, they would inevitably meet their downfall.
Kill.
"Jibo Da, you old miser, you've caused me trouble."
At this moment, Chixia Zhenren directly revealed Danhua Zhenren's real name, showing how angry he was. But even so, he grabbed Danhua Zhenren's clothes and fled into the distance.
They couldn't perish here.
"Alright, from today onwards, all Mount Luofu disciples inside Yunmengze are targets for rewards. Anyone can bring back their corpses to my cave and claim the reward."
With this statement from the bull-headed demon king, the war between Yunmengze and Mount Luofu was completely ignited.
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[System is starting to pick up, please wait, Host...]
[Pickup successful, Host obtained the item "Phoenix Egg," stored in the storage space.]
[Phoenix Egg: The egg left by a falling phoenix. It only needs to absorb enough flames to hatch. The first person it sees after hatching will be recognized as its master. All tracking techniques and prohibitions are erased. Host, feel free to use it.]