Huang Mansion
A crimson streak ran down Huang Nian forehead, glistening as it trickled toward her necklace. The moment her blood made contact with the pendant, an otherworldly heat erupted across the continent, causing even the most formidable cultivators to pause in bewilderment.
Across mountain ranges and deep valleys, experts closed their eyes, straining to discern the source of the anomaly, only to be met with a shroud of mystery.
Before Huang Nian could comprehend what was happening, her consciousness blurred, and she was whisked away into a realm she didn't recognize. She found herself standing on an ethereal platform, surrounded by swirling mists of vibrant colors. Instinctively, she knew she was within her own Soul Platform. But what truly caught her attention was the magnificent palace towering ahead—a structure exuding an ancient aura. Above the grand entrance, a golden plaque radiated the words: [Primordial Phoenix].
Her heart raced with a mix of fear and curiosity as she approached the palace. Taking a deep breath, she pushed the towering doors open. Inside, the atmosphere was dense with fiery energy, and at the center floated a blazing orb, pulsating with overwhelming power. Before she could react, the orb flashed violently, sending a searing stream of light directly into her chest. Her vision exploded with white-hot pain as the orb's essence intertwined with her very soul.
The merging was brutal. Her body trembled uncontrollably, every fiber of her being threatened with annihilation under the intensity of the fusion. Just as she thought she would shatter into oblivion, the excruciating pain began to subside. Slowly, clarity returned, and with it, a flood of memories—vivid and vast—surged into her mind like a river bursting through a dam.
Huang Nian eyes snapped open, wide with disbelief. The memories she had received were not her own. They belonged to an existence of unmatched power—the Primordial Phoenix, the progenitor of the Phoenix Clan from eons past.
The memories revealed profound knowledge in cultivation, alchemy, formations, beast taming, artifact refining, and more. However, as she sifted through the information, she realized she couldn't fully access all of it. Her current strength was insufficient; only by growing stronger could she unlock these ancient secrets.
A bitter smile crept onto her lips as the truth dawned on her. "I'm not the waste everyone believes me to be," she murmured, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
"This continent is blind to my true nature." Her physique wasn't just rare—it was legendary. She possessed the Undying Phoenix Infernal Physique, one of the top three supreme physiques alongside the Eternal Dragon Physique and the Chaos Origin Physique.
As Huang explored the palace further, she encountered a drop of blood essence encased within a brilliant flame—a terrifying aura radiated from it, making her soul tremble.
It was the blood essence of the Primordial Phoenix itself, the pinnacle of the Phoenix Clan's power. Alongside this blood essence was the Primordial Phoenix Technique, a cultivation method so profound that it eclipsed anything her world had ever known.
With resolve burning in her eyes, Huang consumed the drop of blood essence and immediately began circulating the Primordial Phoenix Technique. Flames surged within her meridians as the essence spread throughout her body, transforming her at a fundamental level.
Her stagnant cultivation, which had long been stuck at the peak of the Martial Disciple stage, loosened and continued to increase at a fast pace.
Her cultivation soared:
Martial Master Early Stage.
Martial Master Middle Stage.
Martial Master Late Stage.
Martial Master Peak Stage.
Her progress was staggering, far surpassing the norm. What would take an average cultivator half a year, she accomplished in mere heartbeats. Yet, it didn't stop there.
Her aura surged as she ascended into the Martial Grandmaster Realm:
Martial Grandmaster Early Stage.
Martial Grandmaster Middle Stage.
Martial Grandmaster Late Stage.
Martial Grandmaster Peak Stage.
Finally, as her cultivation stabilized, she ceased her breakthrough. She could still sense remnants of the blood essence within her, yet she resisted the urge to rush forward recklessly.
"A solid foundation is the key to true power," she reminded herself. Racing ahead would only lead to future instability, something she couldn't afford now that she bore the mantle of the Primordial Phoenix.
Huang Nian clenched her fists, feeling the surging strength within her. This was just the beginning. Her rise as the successor of the Primordial Phoenix had begun, and the world would soon tremble at her rebirth.