The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 637

Chapter 637: Chapter 633: Jin Xia Searching for the Black Phoenix Chapter 637: Chapter 633: Jin Xia Searching for the Black Phoenix “There's no need to fret over finding clues about the spirit bird. I have already found out that three hundred li from the Jinshan Temple there is a place called Hei Feng Ao. There resides a Black Phoenix Demon with a Phoenix bloodline. It has three golden spirit feathers on its head which are well suited for the Hunyuan Umbrella. However, the demon is strong, possesses Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation level. I have sent people three times to get the spirit feathers but all returned empty-handed.” Jiang Liu sighed softly, stating.

“Since we have the location, it becomes easier. We can retrieve the Golden Phoenix Feather for you, Master Jiang Liu. Would you accompany us to Chang'an then?” After a slight hesitation, Lu Huaming glanced at Shen Luo and said so.

“Once you bring back the Golden Phoenix Feather, and I refine the Hunyuan Umbrella, I'm confident that I can suppress the demonic Qi. I would surely accompany you to Chang'an then.” Jiang Liu readily agreed this time.

“Good, then let's make a decision.” Lu Huaming looked delighted and stood up abruptly.

“Master Jiang Liu, there are less than five days left for the Water-Land Conference, will we have enough time to retrieve the Golden Phoenix Feather?” Shen Luo asked, remembering something.

“The Hunyuan Umbrella is almost ready, only the Golden Phoenix Feather is missing. Once embedded, it won't take much time.” Jiang Liu replied after a pause.

“That's good. If so, we will set off right away and return within a day.” Shen Luo lost any trace of worry.

He and Lu Huaming then bid farewell to Jiang Liu and Abbot Hai Shi and they quickly left the Jinshan Temple.

More than three hundred li to the south of Jinxia Mountain was the sprawling Yunling Mountain Range. The mountains wound like a dragon's spine with meandering waterways accompanying it. The mountain range was full of ravines and countless mountain pits and entrances. Hei Feng Ao was there.

Hei Feng Ao was adjacent to Jinlong Valley, separated only by a towering vertical mountain ridge. Though there has always been a beautiful sentiment of peacefully coexisting dragons and phoenixes, the scenery was completely different.

Jinlong Valley faced south, basking in the sun. A clear stream flowing through the entrance, birds filled the trees, spirit beasts ran around, always a vibrant scene; whereas the neighboring Hei Feng Ao faced north, shrouded in shadows. There was always a mist in the valley, and unknown whirlwinds often formed. It was not suitable for humans or animals.

One early morning, two young men, one in a green robe and the other in a white shirt stood side by side, standing outside the entrance of Hei Feng Ao. They both looked at the perpetual mist in the valley with somewhat solemn expressions.

“Brother Shen, if that Black Phoenix Demon in the valley has a Nascent Soul Middle Stage strength, it would be tough to confront it directly with our cultivation level. I think we should take it down using wit.” The man in the white shirt, carrying a longsword, was Lu Huaming.

The one standing shoulder to shoulder with him was naturally Shen Luo.

“What did brother Lu mean by 'using wit'?” Shen Luo inquired with a flicker in his eyes.

“I have a Soul-Suppressing Talisman given by Master Yuan. If it hits the demon's Baihui acupoint, it can temporarily seal its soul, causing it to lose control of its body for a moment. Then we could easily snatch its golden phoenix feathers.” Lu Huaming explained.

“To accurately pin the talisman on its Baihui acupoint for a Nascent Soul Middle Stage demon will not be easy.” Shen Luo chuckled and said.

“Well…it's easier than defeating it.” Lu Huaming responded with a helpless smile.

“True, let's settle on that then. After entering the valley, I will find a way to hold the Black Phoenix Demon. You will be in charge of applying the talisman.” Shen Luo said after giving it a thought.

Lu Huaming nodded, and the two of them started walking into the mountain pit.

Just as they stepped into the valley, the mist whirling around in the valley was disturbed by the wind they brought in. At unnoticeable places on both sides of the mountain walls, a small glow shot up and disappeared almost immediately.

Deep in the pit, there was a small lake, its surface an exquisite shade of jade green. Around its edge, verdant grass stretched out, with a giant ancient plane tree, towering several dozen feet high, standing in the center. The tree was lush, its leaves a vibrant green, full of vitality.

A gigantic phoenix divine bird lay sprawled across the thickest branch of the plane tree. Apart from three brightly-colored golden feathers on its head, the rest of its body was entirely black. The three long tail feathers trailed from the branch all the way down to the ground, glowing dimly. Highlighted by the surrounding scenery, it was rather conspicuous.

The Black Phoenix Divine Bird had its head resting on the branch, its eyes slightly shut, exhibiting a lazy demeanor reminiscent of a human's.

Just then, a crow flew over the old tree, above the branch the phoenix was lying on. However, it didn't dare to land on the branch, instead, it hovered in mid air, flapping its wings ceaselessly to keep itself aloft.

Oddly, the crow's eyes emanated a faint golden glow.

A moment later, the Black Phoenix Divine Bird completely opened its eyes. After a brief glance at the crow, it narrowed its eyes, and a murderous intent flashed in its gaze.

The crow trembled, becoming a bit unsteady, and almost fell.

However, soon afterwards, the Black Phoenix Divine Bird gave the crow a slight nod, upon which it flew away, seeming relieved.

The Black Phoenix Divine Bird cast a distant glance towards the entrance of the mountain pit. A black light appeared around it, its plumage began shrinking rapidly, and in the guise of a divine bird, it was gradually replaced by another form amidst a burst of dazzling light.

What appeared was a woman with snow-white skin and an exquisite figure, dressed in a black skirt. She sat cross-legged on the branch; her slightly skinny melon-shaped face possessed delicate features to the extreme, but her expression was very aloof, giving others a sense of detachment.

“Mother, what's the matter?” Just then, a crisp and pleasant voice suddenly came from below the tree.

Looking down, the woman who was formed from the Black Phoenix Demon saw a purple-haired girl in a long purple dress standing beneath the tree. She had a petite figure and a graceful posture, and on her back was a pair of bone wings.

If Shen Luo were here, he would certainly be surprised to find that this girl was none other than Gu Hualing.

“Nothing, just a message from a crow. Two ignorant little mice have sneaked into the valley,” said the Black Phoenix Demon nonchalantly.

“Humph! These human cultivators really don't know their place. Despite you, Mother, not bothering them, they dare to provoke us. Let me go teach them a lesson,” said Gu Hualing, a hint of anger sparking in her eyes.

“You just came out of seclusion, don't bother yourself with these trifles. I've already asked Xuan Zhi to deal with it,” said the Black Phoenix Demon, her eyes softening with indulgence as she looked at Gu Hualing.

“Mother has been dwelling here for a long time and is well-known for her power. Ordinary people would not dare to offend us hastily. Those two guys dare to come here because they are prepared. Xuan Zhi might not be able to handle them alone. Why don't you let me help as well? It would also serve as a test of whether I've made progress during my time in seclusion,” Gu Hualing's eyes twinkled as she suggested.

“Alright, you can go then. But remember, if you can't handle it, don't force yourself,” agreed the Black Phoenix Demon, finding her reasoning sound.