Congratulations to the human race!
Chai Feng’s roar echoed through every corner of the Five Phoenixes world.
Every cultivator on every life-bearing star in the Five Phoenixes starry sky heard it clearly.
Everyone was stunned.
They had never seen such a spectacle.
But the human geniuses from the ancestral land were accustomed to it. Almost as soon as Chai Feng roared, they joined in unison.
It was a ritual—a ceremony passed down by a supreme human powerhouse.
Necks strained, excitement surging, as if their blood boiled and their spirits ascended.
It had to be said—their shouts were truly passionate, like victors returning from a great war.
Lu fell silent for a moment. This momentum was intense.
Yet the excitement in the human geniuses’ words surprised him somewhat.
The Five Phoenixes had felt the oppression and threat from god-demons, but not to the depth of those human geniuses who had struggled for survival under constant god-demon pressure.
Their resonance of will was perhaps a bit lacking.
Tantai Xuan and Lu Jiulian, however, were genuinely stirred.
They had just survived nine deaths in the Land of Enlightenment, nearly encircled and slain by god-demons in a foreign land.
Now returned, greeted with cheers and congratulations.
Lu Jiulian’s emotions truly surged.
Though Lu’s presence beside him made Lu Jiulian feel oddly embarrassed and ashamed, he quickly reconsidered…
Those Great Dao-tier and Immortal-tier god-demons—hadn’t they died by his hand?
Indeed, all fallen to him—though inexplicably.
But in the Land of Enlightenment, his title as the human fiend had spread thoroughly.
Even Great Dao-tier god-demons grew wary at his name.
Thus, Lu Jiulian felt accepting this congratulations and glory… was perfectly justified.
I, Lu Jiulian, am just that strong!
On the Five Phoenixes Continent,
whistling sounds of flight rang out.
Overlord, Tang Yimo, Jiang Li, Micah, and other Golden Immortals streaked across the void.
Seeing the blood-soaked human geniuses—especially Lu Jiulian’s green lotus battle attire dyed crimson—one could imagine the ferocity of the battles in the Land of Enlightenment.
“Slew fourteen Great Dao-tier god-demons? Great Dao-tier… that’s equivalent to Daluo Immortals!”
“How is that possible?”
Overlord couldn’t believe it.
He truly didn’t—how could he not know Lu Jiulian’s level?
Even if Lu Jiulian broke through to Daluo Immortal, he might not have such combat power.
Not just Overlord—nearly all Five Phoenixes cultivators doubted it.
At that moment, Chai Feng arrived through the void. Seeing only sixteen of the twenty-four who had gone to the Land of Enlightenment return, he felt a heaviness.
But this survival rate was already impressive.
Luoyang took a deep breath and, without reservation, recounted everything that had happened.
Chief among it: Lu Jiulian’s infamous feats.
Lu listened to their excited exchanges and smiled.
He knew exactly how Lu Jiulian’s reputation had come about, so he said nothing about their celebrations.
After all, he—Lu Ping'an—was a low-key person.
Lu returned to Lake Heart Island.
He didn’t join their discussion. Instead, he took out the Fire Origin Beast Ancestor statue.
Now he finally checked the reward for obtaining the adorable little Beast Ancestor statue.
He remembered the system prompt.
“Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the adorable little Beast Ancestor statue. Reward: Phoenix Blood Pool.”
Hm?
Lu paused. This reward seemed special.
Somewhat unexpected.
“Phoenix Blood Pool?”
Lu murmured. Soon, the system’s description appeared before him.
“Phoenix Blood Pool: A pool formed from a diluted drop of essence blood from the Fire Origin Beast Ancestor. It can cleanse bloodlines, enhance physical strength, and increase the success rate and depth of comprehending profound truths.”
This made Lu pleasantly surprised.
Enhancing physical strength and boosting profound truth comprehension success rate—this was excellent.
Comprehending a profound truth granted qualification to assail Daluo Immortal realm.
With the Phoenix Blood Pool, the Five Phoenixes gained a secret treasure that could elevate many cultivators’ Fire Origin profound truth comprehension.
The Golden Origin pyramid Land of Enlightenment had been open for ages.
Yet only a handful had truly comprehended Golden Origin profound truths—even including ancestral land geniuses.
Comprehending profound truths was no easy feat.
The Phoenix Blood Pool increasing success rate for Fire Origin truths was formidable.
Of course, Lu knew it only applied to Fire Origin—not others.
He wasn’t too disappointed. One must learn contentment.
Like him—taking only half the Flame God Mountain.
In his old “never take a stitch from the enemy” days, he’d have hauled the whole thing away.
“This Phoenix Blood Pool can enhance physical strength—a rare treasure for current Five Phoenixes cultivators.”
Lu’s mind stirred.
He activated the Phoenix Blood Pool.
Soon, a crimson vortex appeared in the void before him.
It expanded, forming a blood pool in the air.
The pool contained terrifying, violent energy.
Beast Ancestor essence blood—even Lu found it tricky. He could faintly hear the Beast Ancestor’s roars.
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Overcoming the pressure, Lu immersed himself.
After a long while,
Lu frowned.
It did enhance the body—but his, already immensely strengthened by Fire and Gold Indestructible Demon Bodies, gained little.
As for profound truths…
His Fire Origin comprehension was already profound; he didn’t need the pool’s aid.
For Lu, the reward was underwhelming—but only for him. For other Five Phoenixes cultivators, the Phoenix Blood Pool was invaluable.
“I should create a Fire Origin Land of Enlightenment and place the Phoenix Blood Pool within. They’re meant to pair.”
Lu narrowed his eyes.
He had a plan.
Gaining the Fire Origin Beast Ancestor statue was great news for the Five Phoenixes.
As Tonggu Daoist thought,
Fire Origin truths appealed to a broader audience—most cultivators practiced fire attributes.
Thus, the Fire Origin statue was even more precious than the Golden Origin one.
But just as Lu prepared to set up the Fire Origin Land of Enlightenment,
in the Primordial Star Sky, Tonggu Daoist—who had been leading pursuing god-demons in circles—seized a moment when they were bewildered, shook them off, erased his traces, and slipped into the Ninth Heaven.
Time arrays operated within the Ninth Heaven.
Time accelerated; it was no longer lifeless.
Though ancient Emperor Hao had wandered the starry sky,
fusing the Ninth Heaven with the Five Phoenixes might have been his wisest decision.
Some life stars in the Ninth Heaven now bore mortal life.
As the world evolved, cultivators would emerge among them, drawing on heavenly power.
Tonggu Daoist smiled.
The many worlds in the Ninth Heaven weren’t even low-martial yet—but world evolution started from nothing to prosperity.
Hands behind his back, he crossed the abyss and returned to the Five Phoenixes.
Human geniuses from the ancestral land rushed over upon learning of his return.
Seeing him unharmed and immortal as ever, they sighed in relief.
Heavenly Emperor Luoyang’s eyes shone with emotion.
Indeed, they had held him back. Without them, Tonggu Daoist could have escaped the encirclement long ago.
Fortunately, Young Master Lu opened the Dragon Gate, allowing their escape and easing his burden.
Tonggu Daoist maintained his enigmatic air. With a flick of his wide sleeve,
a crimson streak shot out—Little Red Dragon, now at peak Great Emperor realm.
A Celestial-tier god-demon soul crystal—what a treasure.
Little Red Dragon bowed deeply in gratitude, then under Tonggu’s casual wave, streaked away as red light.
Tonggu Daoist headed straight to Lake Heart Island.
Ning Zhao and the three guardian maidens paused at his sight.
But without the Young Master’s permission, they barred him.
Tonggu Daoist wasn’t annoyed—he waited with a smile.
Finally, Lu’s ethereal voice came from the island.
Only then did the maidens allow him ashore.
On the island, Tonggu Daoist’s gaze fell on Lu.
His eyes widened.
Lu’s aura had grown more solid—a subtle, imperceptible transformation, yet on the cusp of another. These contradictory states in one person astonished him.
“Brother Lu, quite the harvest this time.”
Tonggu laughed heartily.
Lu held the Five Phoenixes Bow, embedding crushed Fire Spirit Stones into it.
“Back?”
Lu tinkered with the bow.
Tonggu Daoist sat naturally. Ning Zhao quietly poured him wine.
“I brought Little Red Dragon back safely—and gave him a fortune. That little guy earned major merit.”
Tonggu Daoist chuckled.
He’d granted the fortune largely for Lu’s sake—Little Red Dragon’s close ties to him were an investment.
Plus, the dragon was now half his disciple.
Lu’s eyes focused; he glanced at Tonggu Daoist.
“Thanks.”
Whether for the return or the fortune—unclear.
“Now, Brother Lu holds two Beast Ancestor statues—a big deal… The Primordial Star Sky won’t be peaceful for a while.”
Tonggu Daoist sipped wine, eyes serious.
“God-demons will mobilize massively to hunt the statues—not good news for the Five Phoenixes.”
“The Five Phoenixes clashed with wandering god-demons—how long that stays hidden from the Elemental Realms is unknown.”
Tonggu Daoist said.
“Prepare early, Brother Lu.”
Lu nodded slightly.
“Once more god-demons link to the Five Phoenixes, Qiang Huo’s death won’t stay hidden…”
“The Five Phoenixes aren’t exactly safe—danger could be great or small.”
“But great danger will come eventually.”
“Without your master’s return—no starry sky sage guarding—the Five Phoenixes could face annihilation.”
Tonggu Daoist was grave.
Lu’s hands paused.
“Any suggestions, Brother Tonggu?”
Lu asked curiously.
He trusted Tonggu hadn’t raised this without reason.
Tonggu Daoist smiled, pinching a piece of green jade cake from Lu’s plate.
“There’s a way, naturally…”
“The Elemental Gods lost two statues—they won’t let it go. But short-term, they likely won’t open Water or Earth Origin statues… You’ve rattled their mindset.”
“They fear you’ll somehow steal those too…”
“They’ll even guard them heavily.”
“This period is both dangerous and safe—as long as the Five Phoenixes stay hidden. If discovered, make sure those god-demons… stay forever!”
Tonggu Daoist said.
“As for the way—I pondered long on the journey…”
“The best might be migration…”
Lu paused, frowning, setting down the bow he was repairing.
Migrate the Five Phoenixes?
Lu deemed it unwise. The current Five Phoenixes wasn’t an obscure low-martial world but an immortal martial one wrapped in purple qi.
Migration would cause massive disturbance—alerting powerful god-demons in the Primordial Star Sky.
Thus, migration seemed poor.
“Of course, with two statues, migrating the Five Phoenixes risks exposure—the statues’ location would be impossible to hide…”
Tonggu Daoist laughed. “So the migration I mean isn’t the Five Phoenixes…”
Lu was momentarily confused.
“If the Five Phoenixes can’t move—then move the human ancestral land, the Primordial Immortal Domain…”
“Two Beast Ancestor statues are hope for human rise—must be protected. Once in god-demon hands, now ours—we guard them well.”
“These statues are my trump card to convince those stubborn old fogeys in the Primordial Immortal Domain.”
Tonggu Daoist said seriously.
“The ancestral land… can migrate?”
Lu had never heard this.
“Naturally. The Primordial Immortal Domain, like the Five Phoenixes, is an immortal martial world.”
“A great world adrift in the Primordial Star Sky. Over endless ages, under god-demon sieges, the ancestral land has migrated many times—each costly in lives, but those migrations birthed powerhouses in desperation, making humans ever stronger.”
“Now, with the Five Phoenixes holding two statues—if the ancestral land migrates here, cultivating many who comprehend profound truths—what’s not to like?”
Tonggu Daoist explained.
Lu pondered thoughtfully.
If the ancestral land could migrate—it was indeed a good solution.
At least, current Five Phoenixes struggling against a full Elemental Realm assault would be difficult.
“Of course, ancestral migration is major—I alone can’t decide.”
“So I’ll return to lobby. Meanwhile… Brother Lu, strengthen the Five Phoenixes.”
“As an immortal martial world, self-strength is fundamental—don’t rely on ancestral protection and neglect world ascension.”
“The ancestral land is just a concept. If the Five Phoenixes grow strong enough… even shelter the Primordial Immortal Domain—then the Five Phoenixes could be called the ancestral land!”
“World strengthening is vital.”
Tonggu Daoist said earnestly.
A warning.
“Since the Five Phoenixes reached this level, slackening means being torn apart by covetous god-demons.”
“Never underestimate god-demons… even with many victories, never grow complacent.”
Tonggu Daoist exhaled slowly.
They discussed details at length.
Eventually,
the plate of green jade cakes was emptied by Tonggu Daoist.
He burped contentedly and rose to leave.
Lu stared expressionlessly at the empty porcelain plate—suspecting the old daoist’s long talk was just to snag those cakes.
Tonggu Daoist didn’t linger in the Five Phoenixes—as he said, time was urgent.
No one knew when accidents might strike.
If the Five Phoenixes’ location exposed,
Elemental Gods would swarm—no joke, with two statues at stake.
Thus, Tonggu hurried back to convince the old fogeys for ancestral migration.
Just closer to the Five Phoenixes—for rapid strategic support in war.
He left all human geniuses behind.
With two statues—and Lu crafting Lands of Enlightenment—they were vital cultivation holy grounds.
Leaving them was wisest.
…
Little Red Dragon returned to the Five Phoenixes, exhilarated by his elevated cultivation.
He crossed the void to the foot of Buzhou Peak.
He wanted to thank Big Sis for saving him—but black-and-white clouds shrouded the peak, oppressive pressure daunting even peak Great Emperor Little Red Dragon.
“Big Sis seems at a critical cultivation point…”
He inhaled deeply, choosing not to disturb.
He bowed deeply in gratitude, then left.
He headed to Tailing’s Asking Heaven Peak.
To thank Azure Dragon—his pre-departure guidance had worked, helping him survive.
Most importantly, the “find Big Sis” method was Azure Dragon’s teaching.
Now, a grand luxurious dragon palace stood on Asking Heaven Peak.
Azure Dragon’s palace—sheltering the Great Xuan Dynasty as an auspicious symbol.
The Human Emperor built it to gather destiny.
Little Red Dragon barely stepped through the threshold when clamor erupted.
Dozens of voices rang from the palace.
“It’s Uncle Red Dragon!”
Little Red Dragon smiled wryly at the gaggle of young ones.
All Azure Dragon’s offspring—inheriting his bloodline, gifted in cultivation.
These were the talented ones.
Less gifted offspring weren’t qualified for the palace.
After greeting the kids,
he met Azure Dragon.
Azure Dragon appeared upright—if Little Red Dragon didn’t know his daily brothel visits, he might have been fooled.
Azure Dragon’s cultivation was strong—he prioritized it despite his “seeding” efforts.
Many dragon sons and daughters were prodigies; some served in court, contributing to human destiny—thus Azure Dragon gained destiny blessings.
Now at peak Mysterious Immortal.
Azure Dragon stared blankly at Little Red Dragon—Sixth-Turn Golden Immortal after one trip.
Hearing the tale, he sighed deeply.
After thanking him, Little Red Dragon left—to cultivate harder, aiming for Ninth-Turn Golden Immortal, even proving Daluo.
Azure Dragon watched his departing back, eyes sharpening—feeling pressure.
Time to sire more offspring for greater destiny!
He, Azure Dragon, couldn’t lag like that salty fish Little Ying Dragon!
…
In the preaching platform, Lu constructed the Fire Origin Land of Enlightenment.
Similar to the Golden Origin pyramid—but a flame mountain with 9,999 steps to the summit.
He placed the Phoenix Blood Pool at the 5,000th step.
Entry required talent.
The pool’s Beast Ancestor blood was violent—insufficient Fire Origin affinity could tear one apart instantly.
Lu meant well.
The Spirit Pressure Chessboard glowed faintly.
Lu’s eyes gleamed. He rolled his sleeve, picked a piece.
Then placed it slowly.
Click.
The piece on the board scraped—then Lu flicked it sharply.
Humm!
In the starry sky beyond the Five Phoenixes Continent, opposite the Golden Origin star—a crimson star formed.
The Fire Origin star—bearing the flame mountain, Fire Origin Beast Ancestor statue, and Phoenix Blood Pool.
Lu admired his work.
But his brows raised—something stirred.
Hm?
He looked up, sharp gaze piercing the mist around Lake Heart Island toward Buzhou Peak.
There…
Thick black-and-white clouds shrouded Buzhou Peak, purple qi surging within.
Like a fully wrapped egg—its occupant about to hatch.
Lu’s eyes brightened.
Surprise and joy mingled.
“Yin and Yang press the dual qi, purple qi like primordial chaos…”
“Little Cotton Jacket is about to break through to Daluo?”
