The Ancient Undying Phoenix.
Just hearing the name filled Zhao Ming with a sense of powerful energy from the ancient times.
"Wow." Taking a deep breath, Zhao Ming opened the system panel to check the basic information about the Ancient Undying Phoenix.
**Ancient Undying Phoenix:**
An incredibly powerful ancient divine bird, the absolute ruler of the skies. The Nine Nether Sparrows and Nine Nether Ghost Sparrows both carry its bloodline. Its unique undying flame surpasses the Nine Nether Fire and Nine Nether Ghost Fire, making it immortal and indestructible.
At its peak, the Ancient Undying Phoenix could achieve eternal life.
In the Douluo Continent, the bloodline strength of the Ancient Undying Phoenix is slightly higher than that of the Dragon God. However, the Undying Phoenix had gone extinct in the Douluo Continent over three million years ago.
"My goodness, the Ancient Undying Phoenix could achieve immortality at its peak," Zhao Ming marveled.
"The most powerful being in the Douluo Continent must have been the Dragon God before its dismemberment. This Ancient Undying Phoenix at its peak was even more terrifying. I've struck gold!" Zhao Ming couldn't help but excitedly whisper to himself.
In ancient times, when humanity had not yet risen, the Douluo Continent was ruled by soul beasts. During that era, even the dragon clan was not the most powerful soul beast race. The strongest soul beast was the Undying Phoenix, a creature said to be immortal.
"Xiao Wu, I love you!" Unable to contain his excitement, Zhao Ming rushed forward, catching up to Xiao Wu, and began kissing her face passionately.
"Zhao Ming, what are you doing?" Xiao Wu stared wide-eyed at the frenzied Zhao Ming.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to kiss you," Zhao Ming replied with a smile. How could he not be thrilled about acquiring an ancient, powerful spirit beast as a martial soul?
"Stop messing around. There will be more opportunities later," Xiao Wu blushed, shooting him a glare.
"Alright, let's go to bed then. Hehe," Zhao Ming chuckled, taking her hand as they headed toward the dormitory.
By the time they returned to the dorm, it was already late, and the others were asleep. After a quick wash up, Zhao Ming held Xiao Wu and fell asleep.
However, he wasn't the type to sleep soundly. He immediately activated the system panel.
**Host:** Zhao Ming
**Soul Power:** Level 11
**Martial Souls:** Puppet, Ancient Undying Phoenix
**Soul Bones:** None
**Puppet:** Flame Spirit Ji (Life Force: 2)
**Sign-in:** No sign-in locations available
**Tasks:** Kill the Child of Destiny, Tang San. (No time limit)
"System, can I obtain soul rings for my Ancient Undying Phoenix martial soul within the system?" Zhao Ming asked curiously.
"No, to develop the host's combat abilities, this system will not provide any items for the host's second martial soul," the system coldly replied.
"Just like that, huh?" Zhao Ming felt a bit helpless. He didn't want to settle for any random soul rings for such a powerful martial soul; at the very least, he needed a hundred-thousand-year soul ring to match his prowess.
To kill a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, he would need to be at least a Soul Emperor or a Soul Sage, and by then, he would probably be past his prime for showing off.
The three essentials of traversing Douluo: flaunting, flirting, and humiliating Tang San, all must be included.
"The host can go to the Extreme North to obtain the soul ring of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. This system can help seal the power of its soul ring," the system said mysteriously.
"Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm? That million-year soul beast?" Zhao Ming exclaimed, "Isn't that Huo Yuhao's cheat? How can I steal someone else's cheat? What would they do? I can't do something so shameless!"
"Just one question: Are you going or not?" the system replied tersely.
"Of course, I'm going! But are you sure? The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm is an ice-type soul beast, while the Ancient Undying Phoenix is a fire-type."
"Ice-type soul beasts like the Ice Silkworm aren't the pinnacle of ice, so they pose minimal threat to the Undying Phoenix. The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm is a mental-type soul beast with strong mental power, making it a suitable first soul ring for the Undying Phoenix."
"However, let me remind you, in three years, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm will be captured by the Emperor Tian and his fierce beasts from the Extreme North. After that, it will be difficult for you to make a move."
"Three years?" Zhao Ming's expression twitched.
...
Zhao Ming had a sweet sleep, only to be awakened by Xiao Wu's voice. Before he even opened his eyes, he felt a pair of warm hands rubbing his face.
"Are you awake?" Seeing Zhao Ming stir, Xiao Wu smiled sweetly.
"With you making all this noise, how could I not wake up?" Zhao Ming laughed.
"Hmph, who told you to sleep in?" Xiao Wu pouted, clearly annoyed.
"Isn't it because you, little fairy, are too much of a nuisance?" Zhao Ming playfully pinched Xiao Wu's nose.
"What nonsense are you saying? Hurry up and get ready. We need to go to class," Xiao Wu said, her face turning slightly red.
**Star Dou Forest.**
At this moment, the strongest soul beast forest on land was shrouded in dark clouds. Deep in the sky, something seemed to be breaking free from its cocoon, sending out an ancient and mysterious wave.
This scene unfolded across the continent where soul beasts gathered, as if heralding the birth of a soul beast king.
The dark clouds in the sky slowly ignited into swirling black flames, and a terrifying pressure emanated from the powerful bloodline, spreading outward.
Suddenly, a gigantic bird engulfed in black flames soared into the sky.
A resounding phoenix cry echoed, shaking the heavens and earth.
All the soul beasts looked up in shock, witnessing a black phoenix, burning with black flames, soaring above. Its mysterious and ancient aura radiated a noble majesty that enveloped the land.
The soul beast kings, such as the three-eyed golden ruler, Emperor Tian, Xiong Jun, and Bi Ji, all stared in awe at this spectacle. They felt the powerful pressure on their bloodlines. If they weren't strong enough, they might have knelt in submission.
At this moment, Gu Yue Na, who had been sleeping in the Star Dou Forest, suddenly opened her purple eyes. "This feeling of bloodline suppression? How can there be a soul beast capable of exerting such pressure on me?"
Bloodline suppression can only be exerted by higher bloodlines on lower ones.
But the Dragon God is the most powerful soul beast in existence! The Dragon God was defeated by the five supreme deities of the divine realm, and his body was split into the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King, Gu Yue Na.
Though she wasn't the complete Dragon God, she carried the body of a typical Dragon God as the Silver Dragon King! What soul beast could possibly be more powerful than her?
Wait, is that!?
The Ancient Undying Phoenix?
Suddenly standing up, Gu Yue Na looked in shock at the mysterious black bird.
Others might not recognize it, but she certainly could! That was undoubtedly the Ancient Undying Phoenix!
In ancient times! That was the era of soul beasts!
During that time, countless powerful soul beast races were born. The Ancient Undying Phoenix was one of them!
These soul beasts were ancient and ferocious. Their dragon race was far inferior to them.
Immortal! The Flames of Immortality! The Body of Immortality!
"Hah! I said that even after suffering that great calamity, this race would not go extinct. It turns out to be true! It turns out to be true!"
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