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Chapter 369: The Double-Pupil Phoenix and the Brightblood Pact
Chapter 369: The Double-Pupil Phoenix and the Brightblood Pact
A sudden chill ran down Song Chi's spine as his gaze swiftly shifted towards the direction of the piercing cry.
When a colossal Double-Bright Phoenix appeared before him, Song Chi's pupils contracted in shock.
Almost instinctively, he was about to activate the 'Skyward Mind System's' 'Heaven-Inclined Skyward Self-Control System' feature and then enter the Ruin Marketplace.
As for the Void Demon that had witnessed the fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix's departure from the nest, there was no time to ponder why it had returned.
But before he could activate the Starsea Marketplace Order within his Flame Torch Ancestral Vortex using Shadow Energy, another cry echoed in his ears.
"Don't be alarmed, I mean no harm."
Hearing this, Song Chi's heart relaxed slightly.
Upon careful reflection, it made sense. If the Phoenix had ill intentions, the best strategy would be to strike first, without warning. There was no need to call out to him.
However, his guard remained high, and after a moment's thought, he activated the 'Lotus Calming Seal's' 'Lotus Time Realm' ability before responding.
Instantly, a time barrier that slowed time by a factor of ten enveloped the entire nest, with the Cob Alt Number at its center.
Only then did Song Chi slowly speak, "Senior Double-Bright Phoenix, I'm honored that you've waited specifically for this junior... And if I'm not mistaken, shouldn't you have left the nest already?"
His tone was respectful, as a fifth-rank divine beast's power was undoubtedly more formidable than the fifth-rank Celestial Phoenix.
The Double-Bright Phoenix's voice, slowed to less than 'three times' its normal speed, responded, "You... are... referring... to... the... Void... Demon... that... hid... for... more... than... a... year... right? Its... departure... is... not... false... But... in... the... face... of... a... fully... mastered... spatial... law... returning... is... as... easy... as... blinking... As... for... why... I... sought... you..."
Hearing the slowed speech, Song Chi's eyes narrowed, and he understood the situation.
The Void Demon's spying had been under the Phoenix's watchful eyes the entire time, and it wasn't a mistake. The fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix had indeed left, but with its mastery over spatial laws, it could effortlessly return to the nest with a single blink, despite the vast distance.
With this realization, Song Chi gained a new understanding of the 'Double Pupil' talent.
What he thought was a flawless plan was a joke in the face of the Phoenix's 'Double Pupil' talent. Even a Void Demon hiding thousands of kilometers away couldn't escape the scrutiny of these 'Double Pupils'.
Moreover, what astonished Song Chi the most was the Phoenix's mastery over spatial laws.
It wasn't the fifth-rank lifeform's control over the spatial law that surprised him; as a divine beast, such talent was expected. What puzzled him was how the Phoenix, which had previously exhibited the Light Law, now suddenly possessed spatial law mastery.
Could it be that this Double-Bright Phoenix was simultaneously comprehending two primal laws? Wasn't this something extremely difficult for beings under the Starsea Sovereign?
As these questions swirled in his mind, Song Chi's gaze, through the holographic exterior view, locked with the Double-Bright Phoenix outside. Under the intense gaze of the distinctive 'Double Pupils', Song Chi felt the world spin.
"Oh no..."
Before losing consciousness, these were the only words that came to mind.
The Double-Bright Phoenix's presence included the 'Anomaly Purifier' component and the illusory soul-calming stele within Song Chi's Flame Torch Ancestral Vortex, both reacting but unable to rouse him.
The only reason Song Chi retained a fleeting moment of consciousness was due to the 'Sea Dragon Transformation Pearl' component's inherent ability to weaken illusions and hallucinations.
When consciousness returned, Song Chi found himself in a completely unfamiliar, dimly lit space.
High above, two massive pupils hung in the sky, like two round silver moons, illuminating the entire land beneath.
Amidst his confusion, a majestic voice echoed from the sky, unaffected by the slowed time.
"Human, is your intention to take my child away?"
Song Chi shook his head repeatedly, vowing that after witnessing the terror of this Double-Bright Phoenix, he had no such intention.
Even if he did, could he openly express such a desire before a mother? The fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix didn't seem to care.
"This matter is not beyond discussion..."
Song Chi: ???
His eyes narrowed in confusion, wondering if he had misheard.
"This Dustfree Realm is ultimately a cage, and leaving is the best choice. But before that, you must make a pact with me!"
A glimmer of hope sparked in Song Chi's heart, only to be instantly extinguished. Though he didn't reply, his eyes conveyed reluctance.
A pact, proposed by a fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix, could impose unimaginable restrictions on him. If he signed such a pact, he feared he might never be free again.
Under the gaze of the towering 'Double Pupils' in the sky, Song Chi's thoughts were transparent.
The majestic voice of the fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix resounded once more.
"There's no need for concern. This pact is called the Brightblood Pact, created by a great ancestor of the Double-Bright Phoenix clan. It will not restrict you in any way but will instead bestow upon you endless benefits..."
"You've always wondered why I, the Double-Bright Phoenix, possess both the Light Law and a fully mastered spatial law. The answer lies within our 'Double Pupils'."
"The 'Double Pupil' talent bestows a divine gift. Not only can it intuitively and fundamentally decipher various primal laws of the Starsea, accelerating the host's comprehension of Starsea laws, but it also holds the power of law balance. Each eye can perfectly accommodate a Starsea primal law, allowing for a perfect equilibrium between two primal laws without any interference."
As Song Chi listened to the fifth-rank Double-Bright Phoenix's explanation, his initial doubts dissipated, replaced by profound awe.
It was evident from the Phoenix's words that the 'Double Pupil' talent was incredibly powerful.
Once one mastered the power of the 'Double Pupils', each eye could accommodate a Starsea primal law, enabling simultaneous comprehension of two primal laws. In other words, with these 'Double Pupils', the Double-Bright Phoenix clan could comprehend two primal laws simultaneously at the third or, at most, fourth rank, a feat typically achieved only by Starsea Sovereign beings.
Of course, for Starsea Sovereigns, comprehending multiple laws simultaneously is a basic ability. If they wish, they can comprehend three, four, or even more laws at once.
In addition to the existence of Starsea Sovereigns, there are also extremely talented prodigies in the Starsea who can comprehend multiple Origin Laws simultaneously. Similarly, in the Flame Torch Human Civilization, among the countless trillions of people, there are also such beings, but they are truly rare and exceptional.
As these thoughts crossed Song Chi's mind, his heart stirred with anticipation, but he quickly regained his composure, and the excitement in his heart instantly turned cold. What did this have to do with him?
With a sigh, a new question arose in his heart. He lifted his gaze once more, looking up at the sky and the pair of eyes that resembled twin silver moons.
The Double Pupil was indeed powerful, a fact he had realized the first time he saw the Double Bright Phoenix. But what did this have to do with the contract they were discussing?
The Double Bright Blood Pact sounded impressive, but if it was a deal that would grant him endless benefits, Song Chi would never believe it, let alone associate it with the Double Pupil.
Unless the facts were laid out before him.
Perceiving Song Chi's thoughts, the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix spoke again.
"In your opinion, how would you rate the innate talent of my Double Bright Phoenix clan?"
Without hesitation, Song Chi replied with two words.
"Extremely high!"
"Then, what rank do you think the Great One I mentioned is?"
Hearing this, Song Chi paused, unsure how to respond.
Indeed, with the exceptional talent of the Double Bright Phoenix clan, passed down through countless generations, no one knew how many Double Bright Phoenixes had been born, but their numbers were undoubtedly significant.
With their remarkable innate talent and the accumulation of their numbers over countless years, what rank of Double Bright Phoenix would be worthy of being called a Great One by a Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix?
Seventh Rank?
Eighth Rank?
Or even Ninth Rank?
Perhaps even higher?
Song Chi couldn't provide an answer, so he chose to remain silent.
However, his intuition told him that Seventh Rank was unlikely. After all, the Double Bright Phoenix was a mythical creature in legends, and there should be many who had reached the Seventh Rank. For a Double Bright Phoenix to be called a Great One, it should at least be of the Eighth Rank.
Soon, the voice of the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix sounded again.
"The Double Bright Blood Pact, created by the Great One of my Double Bright Phoenix clan, has only one ability: to allow the two parties who sign the contract to freely choose one talent of the other party and transform it into their own ability!"
Song Chi's eyes widened, his heart trembling with excitement. He quickly spoke up, "Do you mean that the Double Pupil is included as well?"
Deep in the sky, the pair of eyes, shining like silver moons, blinked, and a vast voice followed.
"Yes, by signing the Double Bright Blood Pact, you can choose my child's Double Pupil talent as your own. As long as my child lives, your Double Pupil will never disappear!"
Although he was standing on a piece of land created by the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix's Double Pupil, Song Chi could still hear his heart pounding like a drum.
There was no doubt that if what the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix said was true, he would sign the Double Bright Blood Pact without hesitation. It was of utmost importance to him.
Compared to the unused Fifth Rank Phoenix Demon Marrow in his hand, the Double Pupil was far more valuable. The Phoenix Demon Marrow might temporarily bridge the gap between him and the true prodigies of the Starsea, but it was only a fleeting illusion. As time passed, the gap in understanding would be infinitely magnified.
On the other hand, the Double Pupil would allow him to truly step into that indescribably high threshold and stand shoulder to shoulder with the true prodigies of the Starsea.
But was the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix's claim true?
When he heard the specific function of the Double Bright Blood Pact, Song Chi's heart had already believed it to be true, for a simple reason.
The Double Pupil was a terrifying and alluring talent, easily attracting the attention of others. With the Double Bright Blood Pact, the Double Bright Phoenix could unite with the true prodigies, binding themselves together in a mutual bond of honor and fate.
In other words, the Double Bright Blood Pact was created with the intention of self-preservation, and everything made sense.
Otherwise, why would the Great One of the Double Bright Phoenix clan create such a contract? Although he was already eight parts convinced, Song Chi still did not readily agree.
"I cannot be sure if what you say is true. If possible, I'd like to verify its authenticity first!"
...
In the main control room of the Azure Sky, Song Chi, with his eyes closed, suddenly woke up. Under the watchful gaze of the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix, he operated the Azure Sky and slowly approached the two Third Rank Double Bright Phoenixes in their nest.
With the reassurance of the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix, the two Third Rank hatchlings did not panic. Once they reached the effective distance, Song Chi activated a component on the Azure Sky.
It was the Enslavement Medal, a red-tier enslavement component enhanced to the fifth rank. With the cooperation of the Double Bright hatchlings, Song Chi quickly enslaved them.
Then, he began to inquire about the Double Bright Blood Pact.
As his enslaved creatures, the Double Bright hatchlings could not hide anything from Song Chi. He soon confirmed that what the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix had said was indeed true.
However, he still had his doubts, so he separately used the Mother-Son Control Ring and the Master-Servant Contract components to verify the authenticity of the Double Bright Blood Pact. Finally, he canceled his control over the two hatchlings, having confirmed that the pact was genuine and its effects were exactly as the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix had described.
To the side, the voice of the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix sounded again.
"Alright, human. Now that you've confirmed it, let's begin. You can choose either of my two children!"
Song Chi was not surprised by this.
He had known from the start that he couldn't take both Double Bright hatchlings with him. Not only was he only allowed to sign one Double Bright Blood Pact, but the Fifth Rank Double Bright Phoenix would never entrust the fate of both hatchlings to him alone.
Although this Spirit Beast Realm was a cage, it at least ensured the hatchlings' safe growth.
PS: Compared to the Path-Enlightenment Tea and the Path-Enlightenment Tree, this pair of Double Pupils should be no less valuable, right?
(End of Chapter)
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