Chapter 277: The True Heavenly Phoenix Divine Body

Chapter 277: The True Heavenly Phoenix Divine Body

December 1st, 2024

Divine Essence Pulse.

There is a chance to nurture Superior Grade Divine Blood Stones.

A pulse of this caliber is indeed a rare sight.

Currently, the Divine Might Dynasty has a Sage-grade Spirit Vein, but to truly elevate it to the Divine level is not as simple as it seems.

If left to grow on its own without the cultivation of cultivators, it might eventually have the potential to become a Divine Essence Pulse.

However, the time required would be immeasurable by common sense.

It might take tens of thousands of years, or even millions of years.

As for emulating the previous method of nurturing it with the blood and flesh of living beings, the amount required would far exceed what is needed for nurturing a Sage-grade blood vein.

...

Ninth Peak.

Inside the Peak Lord's Hall.

Fu Divine Lord and Gu Qingfeng took their seats.

"May I ask what brings the Gu Family Head to our Void Holy Land today?" Fu Divine Lord asked first after they were seated.

In his opinion, Gu Qingfeng had always stayed in the Nine Provinces, rarely venturing out, so his sudden appearance in the Void Holy Land piqued Fu Divine Lord's curiosity.

"I've come here regarding Gu Xiu," Gu Qingfeng replied without hiding anything.

Upon hearing this, Fu Divine Lord's expression cleared, "So that's the case. Coincidentally, Gu Xiu is on the Ninth Peak. I'll send him a message."

"Thank you!" Gu Qingfeng nodded.

Then, Fu Divine Lord conveyed the message, and the two began exchanging ideas and discussing cultivation-related matters.

However, most of the time, Gu Qingfeng was the one speaking, while Fu Divine Lord listened attentively, occasionally interjecting with his own insights.

After all, although both were cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm, Gu Qingfeng was already on the verge of the Holy Person Realm, and his strength was unparalleled among the Holy Persons, rivaling even Great Sage powerhouses.

Although their cultivation levels were similar, their understanding of cultivation was on completely different levels.

Listening to Gu Qingfeng's discourse on the Dao often gave Fu Divine Lord a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and the bottlenecks that had plagued him for a thousand years seemed to be loosening.

This feeling was as if he could take another half-step forward and enter the Half Sage Realm at any moment.

Such a transformation delighted Fu Divine Lord.

Of course, he was also well aware of the current situation.

Although the bottlenecks were loosening, taking that half-step forward would not be easy.

Regardless, Fu Divine Lord was extremely satisfied with this discussion.

Just then, a white-robed youth walked slowly into the hall from outside. His face was handsome and elegant, with thick, bushy eyebrows and calm eyes like water. Upon entering, he bowed respectfully.

"Disciple Gu Xiu greets the Peak Lord!"

After speaking, Gu Xiu also bowed to Gu Qingfeng.

"Father, I greet you!"

This sentence, spoken by Gu Xiu, carried a hint of emotional fluctuation in his otherwise calm tone.

Gu Xiu had long been accustomed to the rumors about Gu Qingfeng outside, and he had heard that his father had earned the title of the strongest in the Age of Decline after the destruction of the Ancient Waste Holy Land.

As Gu Qingfeng's son, Gu Xiu felt some pressure.

After all, with such a powerful father, he would not want to disgrace the Gu Family if he couldn't keep up.

So, when he finally met Gu Qingfeng, Gu Xiu's heart was filled with trepidation.

"It seems you haven't been slacking off in your cultivation these past years!" Gu Qingfeng's words immediately put Gu Xiu at ease.

But then, Gu Qingfeng's next words caused Gu Xiu's expression to change slightly.

"However, compared to your third brother, your current cultivation is far behind!"

"Third brother?"

"Has Father found my third brother?"

Gu Xiu was first taken aback, then his face lit up with joy.

He had been worried about Gu Xiu's whereabouts, and ever since he became the Holy Son of the Ninth Peak, he had been using the resources of the Void Holy Land to search for his brother.

Unfortunately, Gu Xiu had seemingly vanished without a trace, and despite all efforts, no news of him had ever returned.

As time passed, Gu Xiu began to suspect that Gu Xiu might have perished.

That was why he was so excited to hear Gu Qingfeng's news.

"The ancient teleportation array in the Southern Domain leads to the Demon Realm. Not long ago, I also entered the Demon Realm and met your third brother. His cultivation has already reached the Eighth Divine Transformation Realm."

"Eighth Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Demon Realm!!!"

Compared to Gu Xiu's reaction to the news of Gu Xiu's cultivation level, Fu Divine Lord's expression changed dramatically upon hearing the words "Demon Realm."

"Are you saying you've been to the Demon Realm?"

"That's right!"

Upon hearing Gu Qingfeng's confirmation, Fu Shenjun's expression immediately turned grim.

"May I ask, from where did the Gu family head enter the Demon Realm?"

"I, Gu, entered the Demon Realm through an ancient teleportation array in a certain place. That ancient teleportation array is a one-time use array, and it shatters after being used."

"However, when I returned, I utilized the teleportation array of another demon sect."

As soon as these words left Gu Qingfeng's mouth, Fu Shenjun's expression became even more unpleasant.

Gu Qingfeng understood the other party's concerns and shook his head, continuing, "Actually, Peak Lord Fu doesn't need to worry so much. The war between the Demon Realm and the Ancient Desolate Realm has a long history, and it's normal for the two realms to have interconnected arrays."

"If the Demon Realm can leave backup in the Ancient Desolate Realm, I believe there are also many powerful beings from the Ancient Desolate Realm who have left backup in the Demon Realm."

"As long as the two realms exist, war will eventually break out; the only question is when."

Upon hearing this, Fu Shenjun took a deep breath, and his unpleasant expression finally eased a little.

"What the Gu family head said makes sense. Not only did you enter the Demon Realm, but you also managed to return safely. Such strength is truly admirable!"

The Peak Lord of the Ninth Peak couldn't help but express his admiration.

Ten million years ago, the Eastern Domain was the main battlefield.

The demons launched a large-scale invasion, leading to a protracted war with the Eastern Domain forces.

In that war, countless powerful beings from the Eastern Domain perished, and numerous factions were annihilated, including the Void Holy Land, which suffered a heavy blow.

Therefore, the Void Holy Land had a profound understanding of the Demon Realm's foundation.

Although Fu Shenjun wasn't a powerful being from that era, he could still learn about the strength of the Demon Realm from the ancient books left in the Void Holy Land.

In the past, there were powerful beings who ventured into the Demon Realm, but those who managed to return alive were extremely rare.

Not to mention ordinary cultivators, even if a Sage were to go, there was no guarantee they would return alive.

From Gu Qingfeng's demeanor when he mentioned the Demon Realm, his relaxed expression revealed his confidence.

At this moment, Gu Xuan also realized, and his expression changed, "Third Brother entered the Demon Realm... Where is he now?"

"I wanted to bring him back, but he insisted on staying in the Demon Realm to temper himself, and I couldn't force him."

Gu Qingfeng shook his head.

Gu Xuan's heart trembled, "Third Brother stayed in the Demon Realm to temper himself..."

He hadn't expected Gu Xiu to be so bold.

After joining the Void Holy Land, Gu Xuan learned about the secrets of the Demon Realm and was well aware of its power.

Not to mention Divine Transformation Realm cultivators, even Dao Palace Realm cultivators rarely dared to venture inside.

Now, Gu Xiu's decision to stay in the Demon Realm for cultivation was beyond Gu Xuan's expectations.

He was both shocked by Gu Xiu's boldness and admired his confidence.

Fu Shenjun, who was standing nearby, also looked shocked, "Indeed, the Gu family's third son is truly a dragon among men. The eldest son, Gu Yang, founded the Divine Might Dynasty, and the second son, Gu Xuan, is one of the Nine Great Sages of our Void Holy Land.

Now, the third son, Gu Xiu, has stayed alone in the Demon Realm to temper himself. His future achievements are bound to be limitless!"

Regardless of Gu Xiu's strength, his courage was unparalleled.

Moreover, according to Gu Qingfeng, Gu Xiu had already reached the Eighth Divine Transformation Realm, while Gu Xuan was only at the Third Divine Transformation Realm.

Even with Gu Xuan's cultivation speed, which was considered remarkable in the Void Holy Land, he still lagged far behind Gu Xiu.

It was evident that Gu Xiu's talent was also top-notch.

At this moment, Gu Qingfeng flipped his palm, and a jade bottle suddenly appeared.

When Gu Xuan saw the jade bottle, his gaze was involuntarily drawn to it. His bloodline seemed to tremble, and a strong desire to possess it welled up within him.

"This is the Phoenix Essence Blood your third brother obtained in the Demon Realm. You can use this to perfect your Celestial Phoenix Divine Body."

As soon as Gu Qingfeng finished speaking, both Fu Shenjun and Gu Xuan's expressions turned to shock.

Phoenix Essence Blood!

Neither of them had expected such a precious item to be inside the jade bottle.

Especially Fu Shenjun, who was well aware of the rarity of Phoenix Essence Blood. These primordial chaos beasts were born as powerful as Sages, and upon reaching adulthood, they could naturally achieve the Sage King Realm.

In reality, however.

Every mature Phoenix was far more than just a Sage King Realm being.

Given the terrifying nature of these primordial chaos beasts, with dedicated cultivation, breaking through the Sage King barrier and entering the Quasi-Emperor Realm would be a simple task.

Moreover, these primordial chaos beasts were rare, and even with the resources of the Void Holy Land, they hadn't been able to find any Phoenix Essence Blood.

Over the years, the Void Holy Land had been gathering information about the Phoenix Essence Blood, hoping to perfect Gu Xuan's Celestial Phoenix Divine Body. Unfortunately, they hadn't found a single clue.

However, Gu Xiu managed to track down the Phoenix Essence Blood in the Demon Realm.

Upon hearing this, Fu Divine Lord's heart leaped with joy.

The appearance of the Phoenix Essence Blood indicated that the Ninth Peak would give birth to a true Celestial Phoenix Divine Body.

Gu Xuan's innate talent was already exceptional, and if he could transform into a complete Celestial Phoenix Divine Body, he would undoubtedly shine during the next Era of Great Struggle, relying on this divine body.

At that time, not only would the Ninth Peak flourish, but the entire Void Holy Land might also regain its former glory.

Furthermore, there was a possibility of even greater advancement.

After all, a genuine divine body, unless it met with an unexpected downfall, was guaranteed to break through the Great Sage Realm. The chances of further advancement into the Sage King Realm and Quasi-Emperor Realm were also significant.

Additionally, there was even a slim chance of attaining the Great Emperor Realm.

Thus, whenever a divine body emerged, it would spark a scramble among various powers.

Now, with the Void Holy Land on the verge of possessing a complete Celestial Phoenix Divine Body, how could Fu Divine Lord not be thrilled?

On the other side, when Gu Xuan learned that the jade bottle contained Phoenix Essence Blood, his face also lit up with excitement.

"Consume the Phoenix Essence Blood now to perfect your Celestial Phoenix Divine Body. I, along with Fu Peak Lord, will protect your cultivation path!"

Gu Qingfeng handed the Phoenix Essence Blood to Gu Xuan, instructing him to refine it immediately.

Hearing this, Fu Divine Lord added, "The family head is right. Such a supreme treasure must not be lost. Consume it right away. With me and the family head protecting your cultivation, there's no need to worry!"

"Good!"

Seeing this, Gu Xuan didn't dare delay. He immediately sat down cross-legged, opened the bottle, and a terrifying force burst forth, accompanied by an enigmatic fragrance.

Gu Xuan no longer restrained his impulse and directly swallowed the Phoenix Essence Blood.

As the essence blood entered his stomach, Gu Xuan's skin turned crimson, and a series of terrifying vibrations emanated from his body. Thick, vital energy surged from his Heavenly Crown, soaring into the sky.

"Boom!"

The heavens shook.

A soul-stirring cry reverberated through the world, and the sky turned fiery red, as if ablaze. A terrifying phoenix silhouette with outstretched wings soared, each feather's pattern clearly visible.

The formidable pressure of the Primordial Chaos Beast also descended.

In that moment, all the cultivators witnessing the phoenix silhouette felt the powerful pressure emanating from their bloodlines, compelling them to bow in reverence.

"A heavenly phenomenon!"

"A divine body has appeared!!!"

"Could this phoenix silhouette be related to the Celestial Phoenix Divine Body of the Void Holy Land?"

When the heavenly phenomenon appeared, many powerful cultivators in the Eastern Domain were shaken, especially when they realized it originated from the direction of the Void Holy Land, which naturally made them think of Gu Xuan.

The Celestial Phoenix Divine Body had an inseparable connection with the phoenix, and it was hard not to associate the heavenly phenomenon with these factors.

...

Feather Transformation Sacred Land:

"A heavenly phenomenon has occurred, and the phoenix soars. It seems the Celestial Phoenix Divine Body of the Void Holy Land has obtained some opportunity and truly perfected its inherent flaws!"

"The Void Holy Land is indeed lucky. At this critical juncture, they found a complete divine body!"

The Feather Transformation Sacred Master's face darkened as he looked in the direction of the Void Holy Land, his eyes filled with intense hatred.

The growth of the Void Holy Land was not something the Feather Transformation Sacred Master wanted to see.

But there was nothing he could do.

If the Celestial Phoenix Divine Body belonged to someone else, the Feather Transformation Sacred Master would have done everything in his power to eliminate them.

Unfortunately, the Celestial Phoenix Divine Body belonged to Gu Xuan. Despite the Feather Transformation Sacred Master's reluctance, he could only suppress his anger for the time being.

There was no choice.

Gu Xuan himself was not a concern, nor was the Void Holy Land. However, the Gu Family backing Gu Xuan was not someone the Feather Transformation Sacred Master could afford to offend.

The reason was that the Gu Family Patriarch was renowned as the strongest in this Age of Decline, the only existence capable of slaying a Sage while in the Half-Sage Realm.

In this Age of Decline, no one dared to provoke such a powerful figure.

Even with the Feather Transformation Sacred Land's deep foundation, the Feather Transformation Sacred Master didn't want to provoke the Gu Family.

Having witnessed the destruction of the Ancient Waste Holy Land, the Feather Transformation Sacred Master naturally wouldn't go out of his way to provoke them.

With the decisive and ruthless style of that person, if the Feather Transformation Sacred Land acted against Gu Xuan, the Gu Family would surely retaliate.

Therefore, the Feather Transformation Sacred Master could only watch helplessly as the Celestial Phoenix Divine Body emerged, with no other option.

(End of Chapter)

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