Chapter 1112 - 197: Phoenix Fire, True Dragon Blood (4 Updates)

Chapter 1112: Chapter 197: Phoenix Fire, True Dragon Blood (4 Updates)

"Hmm..." The Phoenix Emperor nodded but suddenly realized, his gaze narrowed, and he looked at Chu Nian and asked, "What did you say?"

Chu Nian looked at him calmly and said seriously, "Tomorrow, I will leave the Phoenix Tree Forest."

She repeated the words she had said before.

The Phoenix Emperor was puzzled and asked, "Why are you leaving?" But then he said, "Are you going to meet that Human Clan?"

Chu Nian said flatly, "If I can’t see it with my own eyes, how will I know if you truly kept your promise and didn’t trouble them?"

"You, you don’t trust me?" The Phoenix Emperor said helplessly.

Chu Nian did not answer, but her tense features told all.

The Phoenix Emperor sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, if you want to go, then go, but take the Simurgh Guards with you. We can’t predict when your Nirvana will begin now, so don’t go far and return quickly."

After saying this, he added uneasily, "It’s best to just take a look and come back without delay."

"I understand," Chu Nian replied.

The Phoenix Emperor looked at her and nodded. Although he was somewhat puzzled, he ultimately did not voice his questions.

"You should go and rest." The Phoenix Emperor said.

Chu Nian nodded imperceptibly, said nothing more, and followed the guiding maid to leave the Wutong Palace.

That night, both inside and outside the Phoenix Tree Forest were very peaceful.

Chu Nian did not sleep all night. As soon as dawn broke, she got up and walked out of the room. With the Phoenix Emperor’s permission, Chu Nian directly took the Simurgh Guards out of the Wutong Palace, and out of the Phoenix Tree Forest.

Within the Phoenix Tree Forest, those from the Phoenix Clan who lived atop the Phoenix Tree silently watched Chu Nian’s every move. She had the aura of the Phoenix Clan, undoubtedly their kin, and the aura was extraordinarily noble, indicating high bloodline.

However, none of them had ever seen her in the Phoenix Tree Forest, making her identity a curiosity for the Phoenixes.

But when they saw the Simurgh Guards behind Chu Nian, they began to speculate.

Simurgh Guards can only be commanded by the Phoenix Emperor. Now, they were following behind an unfamiliar young Phoenix girl. Could it be that this young Phoenix girl is the Phoenix Emperor’s long-lost daughter?

Speculation spread through the Phoenix Tree Forest.

Some elder Phoenixes even went to the Wutong Palace to inquire.

However, Chu Nian was indifferent to all this. She hurriedly left the Phoenix Tree Forest to search for Mu Qingge’s figure.

But outside the Phoenix Tree Forest, she couldn’t see where Mu Qingge was.

’Qingge, where are you?’ Chu Nian asked in her heart.

"Chu Nian?" As Chu Nian was wandering around the forest, she suddenly heard Mu Qingge’s surprised voice coming from the right front.

Her face lit up with joy as she turned towards the direction the voice came from. Sure enough, not far ahead, leaning lazily on a big tree, was Mu Qingge.

Beside her, a Snow Fox was lying. As Chu Nian looked over, the curled-up, sleeping Snow Fox opened its blood-colored eyes and looked over coldly.

Chu Nian was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Yin Chen’s true form to be so stunning.

Mu Qingge lightly leapt down from the tree, and Yin Chen followed suit, transforming into human form as he landed.

"Qingge!" Chu Nian came to her senses and ran excitedly towards Mu Qingge and Yin Chen.

The Simurgh Guards wanted to follow but were stopped by Chu Nian: "Don’t follow, just wait here."

The Simurgh Guards exchanged a glance and reluctantly pulled back their steps.

Chu Nian rushed in front of Mu Qingge, and her tense features finally relaxed into a smile.

"Chu Nian, weren’t you in the Phoenix Tree Forest? How did you get out?" Mu Qingge asked curiously.

Chu Nian collected her emotions, glanced at the Simurgh Guards standing afar and seeing they weren’t eavesdropping, she said, "I came out to tell you something."

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered. Chu Nian wasn’t one to act without reason. If it weren’t vital, she wouldn’t rush out to see her like this.

Mu Qingge raised her hand, intending to set up a sound insulation barrier around them.

But as she raised her hand, Chu Nian pressed it down. "We can’t set up a barrier, or it will arouse their suspicion." By "them," she meant the Simurgh Guards.

Mu Qingge let her hand down upon hearing this.

Yin Chen stepped forward, releasing a thin mist from his body that blended into the surroundings.

"I’ve set up an Illusion Barrier; whatever you say or do, they won’t perceive differently. Feel free to speak," Yin Chen said, looking at the two women.

Chu Nian gratefully glanced at him, "Thank you, Yin Chen."

Then she seriously turned to Mu Qingge, "Yesterday I heard the Phoenix Emperor mention that during the first Nirvana, there is great risk, but it can be shared. Those who share the risk, after being burned by Nirvana Fire, can temper their muscles and bones, refine Divine Power, solidify Divine Sense, and gain insights into life and death to break through the Cultivation Realm."

Mu Qingge’s gaze contracted in surprise.

Apparently, she hadn’t considered that Nirvana Fire had such great benefits.

"When I met Hou, he indeed mentioned that in the Demon Forest, Phoenix Fire and True Dragon Blood are treasures. He asked me to tell you that during your time training in the Demon Forest, don’t miss any chance to engage with them," Yin Chen suddenly interjected.

Mu Qingge glanced at him and then at Chu Nian.

Chu Nian said, "I hope you can help me, that we can both bathe in the flames of Nirvana together."

"Alright." Mu Qingge agreed without hesitation.

Let alone bathing in Nirvana Fire with such benefits. Even without, Chu Nian’s request would never be declined as long as she could manage it.

"You agreed just like that?" Chu Nian asked in surprise.

Mu Qingge calmly replied, "What’s there to consider?"

"But you don’t know what dangers Nirvana Fire could bring, nor how long Nirvana might take, or what it entails," Chu Nian said.

Mu Qingge chuckled, "But now I know, because you told me."

Chu Nian pursed her lips and said to her, "The Phoenix Emperor said the first Nirvana is very dangerous. But how exactly, and what the consequences of failure are, he didn’t say. However, the first Nirvana can take from a few years to up to a hundred years. Can your affairs wait that long? Moreover, once we bathe in the Nirvana Fire together, it will naturally bind us in a Life and Death Contract, sharing life and death together thereafter."

Mu Qingge fell silent, not caring about the danger or time investment. To grow stronger, time must be spent. However, what concerned her was Chu Nian’s phrase about sharing life and death.

After silent reflection, she said, "Chu Nian, my life is fraught with danger. Although I assure myself I won’t die, my path is plagued with obstacles, and I might die unexpectedly one day. Wouldn’t that drag you down?"

"I’m not afraid!" Chu Nian answered without hesitation.

Her firm response left Mu Qingge momentarily speechless.