Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The crowd of sky-prides could only stand and watch Chu Hong receive the inheritance because the restriction seals were in their way.
Even Prodigies like Loong Zhen and Huang Yuyi could not damage the restrictions, seeing they were placed there by an Embodier cultivator.
âHmph. Sheâll have to come out from the restrictions one day. Once she comes out, her inheritance shall be mine!â Huang Yuyi said coldly.
âHey! Findersâ keepers. I canât just let you steal the inheritance for yourself,â said Loong Zhen.
âLetâs focus on getting the inheritance first. Weâll think about how to split it later.â
Huang Yuyi understood that there was no way she could have the inheritance all to herself with Prodigies like Loong Zhen around. Besides, she did not even have the inheritance yet.
Meanwhile, inside the Phoenix Flame, Chu Hong absorbed all of Huang Jinghuangâs Phoenix Flames and awakened her bloodline for the seventh time. She was even a few steps away from an eighth-awakened bloodline.
As a result, not only had her combat strength improve a lot, but the last four chapters of the Nine Transformation Nirvana Scriptures also appeared inside her mind.
Before the Immortal World Convergence, she had obtained the Nine Transformation Nirvana Scriptures from the Sycamore Mountain. It was a cultivation scripture and technique meant only for Godly Phoenixes, which happened to be passed down every generation in the Phoenixâs Nest. Back then, the scripture she obtained was incomplete, with only the first six chapters available. As of now, she finally had all the contents of the Nine Transformation Nirvana Scripture.
Furthermore, she also obtained Huang Jinghuangâs cultivation experience and all the cultivation techniques she learned throughout her lifetime. That knowledge was a part of the inheritance as well.
It was no surprise that Chu Hongâs cultivation progress skyrocketed after that Opportunity of Fortune. From a top-tier sky-pride, she was now a Prodigy and considered a relatively formidable cultivator among the Prodigies.
âLetâs take a look inside the palace.â
Chu Hong looked at the palace nearby. Having inherited Huang Jinghuangâs memories, Chu Hong knew she had left behind some of her treasures and items inside there.
With the crowd of sky-prides glaring at her from outside the restrictions, waiting to strike at any moment, the treasures inside the palace might prove to be of some help to her.
Upon entering the palace, Chu Hong was greeted by the radiance of treasures. A red feathery plume, a great flag engraved with mysterious Daoist patterns, and a golden-red jade seal appeared in front of her!
âThese are her favorite items, the Treasured Phoenix Plume, Heavenly Phoenix Standard, and the Phoenix Maiden Seal!â
With the inherited memories, Chu Hong instantly recognized the three items.
The Treasured Phoenix Plume was one of the three items left behind by Huang Jinghuang that could allow Chu Hong to summon a portion of Huang Jinghuangâs power during a time of need as protection!
It was an extremely powerful item as a portion of an Embodierâs power was not something even the Arch Gilded Immortals could fend off against.
âSince this is the Interstellar Arena, the laws that the will of the Immortal World has set up will apply here, and Arch Gilded power levels are not allowed to exist here. Although I can use the Phoenix Plume here, I wonât be able to utilize its maximum power because the power contained within it will surely exceed the power limits of the Interstellar Arena. However, it should be enough for me to deal with those sky-prides outside.â
âThen again, I can only use this Phoenix Plume once. Itâll be a waste if I were to use it on the sky-prides outside. In that case, I should only use it as a last resort,â Chu Hong thought before looking at the next item.
The Heavenly Phoenix Standard was an Arch Gilded Immortal Weapon. Although it was not Huang Jinghuangâs Embodier Weapon, the Heavenly Phoenix Standard was something she once used during her youth.
The weapon possessed the flame attribute, which would benefit Godly Phoenixes, who were Flame-attribute divine beasts that wielded Phoenix Flames.
The final item was the Phoenix Maiden Seal!
If the Heavenly Phoenix Standard was for offense, the Phoenix Maiden Seal would be used for defense.
Every Phoenix Maiden of the Phoenixâs Nest possessed a Phoenix Maiden Seal of their own. Before she was a great one of the Phoenixâs Nest, Huang Jinghuang used to be a Phoenix Maiden. It meant that the Phoenix Maiden Seal was something she used during her youth, so the defensive capability of the item was unmatched when compared to some defense-focused Arch Gilded Immortal Weapons.
More importantly, the Phoenix Maiden Seal was a symbol of status that possessed great significance in the Phoenixâs Nest.
âPreviously, some cultivators from the Phoenixâs Nest came and asked me to join them, but I turned down their offer. Now that Iâve obtained Huang Jinghuangâs inheritance, a connection with them is surely unavoidable. Seeing that the Phoenixâs Nest has a huge background and foundation, my cultivation progress will surely improve if I can get their supportâ¦â
Chu Hong pondered. Perhaps joining the Phoenixâs Nest would be a good choice for her.
Then, she glanced at the sky-prides outside the restrictions who were eyeing the treasures inside.
âWhat a huge crowd. I can only make out their heads from over here.â
âEspecially those at the front, judging by their aura, theyâre Prodigies for sure.â
Although she had gotten stronger, it would not end well for her if she was surrounded and attacked by so many people.
âAlright. Time is of the essence. I must refine the Heavenly Phoenix Standard and Phoenix Maiden Seal as quickly as possible. If I can use these two items against those people outside, perhaps Iâll stand a chance of surviving.â
âIf things go south from there, I suppose Iâll have to use the Treasured Phoenix Plume as my last resort.â Chu Hong pondered.
Although she was unwilling to use the Phoenix Plume to deal with those sky-prides, her survival was still more important at the end of the day.
Therefore, she began to refine those items inside the palace.
Since Huang Jinghuangâs restrictions were still active, she did not need to worry about people breaking in and disrupting her.
Besides the three treasure items, there were also many Immortal Herbs inside the palace. Without a second thought, she immediately consumed and absorbed them upon finding any lying about. She planned to get as strong as she could before leaving the palace.
As time went by, two months passed.
Nevertheless, the crowd outside the palace did not get smaller. In fact, it grew larger.
âWhen is she going to come out? Is she going to be inside there her whole life?!â
There was a trace of anger on Huang Yuyiâs gorgeous face.
âDonât worry. Thereâs no way she can stay inside there for long. Iâve ordered my men to attack the restrictions during this entire time. Although Huang Jinghuangâs restrictions are formidable, theyâre still relics of the previous era, and the power of her restrictions has decreased tremendously since then. After some hacking and slashing, itâll crumble in no time.â
âBut compared to Chu Hong, Iâm more worried about someone else,â Loong Zhen said as he stood beside her.
Huang Yuyi was a bit startled. âAre you worried about Chu Kuangren, the person behind Chu Hongâs back?â
âThatâs right.â
Even a Prodigy like Loong Zhen could not help but turn serious when mentioning Chu Kuangren.
The news about what happened at the Sword Immortal Tombs especially made him even more cautious of Chu Kuangren.
No Prodigy in the Interstellar Arena was confident of winning against Chu Kuangren single-handedly, and Loong Zhen was no exception too.
âHmph. Chu Kuangren, huh? If he dares to appear, Iâll see how strong he truly is.â Huang Yuyi snorted.
As the noble daughter of the Phoenixâs Nest, Huang Yuyi was undoubtedly an arrogant sky-pride that looked down on humans.
âHereâs some advice. Be careful when you fight him,â said Loong Zhen.
âDonât you worry. I know what Iâm doing. Besides, it has been several months, and Chu Kuangren still hasnât shown himself. I bet he must be occupied with something and canât come right away. Either that or heâs afraid of us. Whatever the reason is, heâs not a threat to us now,â Huang Yuyi said.
âI hope thatâs the case.â
Loong Zhen nodded as he put that thought aside.
Although he was wary of Chu Kuangren, there was no need for him to be afraid. After all, he was a Prodigy of the Dragon Palace.
At that time, a powerful aura fluctuation appeared from within the palace.
Then, a phoenix cry reverberated through the skies!