This was a woman's voice, clear and pleasant, yet incredibly deep.
The aura of majesty it contained startled even the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor.
Of those present, Wu Tian reacted the most swiftly, for he recognized the voice – it was Su Qiannai's!
His gaze immediately shifted towards the Nirvana Platform, where a colossal inferno had erupted.
Within the giant lotus formed by the flames, a peerless beauty stood tall.
Her phoenix eyes, which should have been filled with allure, now radiated an awe-inspiring majesty that one could not directly behold.
In that instant, Wu Tian understood everything and was overjoyed.
"Success?!" he exclaimed.
The Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, after his momentary stupor, finally regained his senses. The ferocity on his face vanished, replaced by profound shock.
"You... you are..."
It was unimaginable that someone of his stature would utter such a trembling voice, unable to even form a complete sentence.
Ashura's gaze, as if glued, fell upon Su Qiannai. Behind his dazed eyes, tears began to well up.
A hint of anger tinged Su Qiannai's delicate features. She paid no mind to the gazes of others, her lotus-like steps carrying her in a blink to Wu Tian's side.
As she departed the Nirvana Platform, the flames abruptly extinguished, returning it to its original state.
"How are you?"
In front of Wu Tian, Su Qiannai's majestic demeanor dissolved, replaced by concern.
Wu Tian looked at Su Qiannai and offered a wry smile, "I'm about to die, but thankfully, you're here."
Su Qiannai examined Wu Tian's body and immediately grasped his condition.
Instantly, a sharp killing intent emanated from her eyes, causing the temperature of the entire world to plummet.
Purple light flared on her hand, and with a gentle touch of her jade finger to Wu Tian's chest, his once exhausted body gradually regained its strength.
Wu Tian, understanding her intent, quickly channeled his Medicine God power once more.
In mere moments, his body was fully recovered.
"Hoo..." Wu Tian exhaled softly, his pale face now radiating with renewed vitality.
He looked at Su Qiannai, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Excuse me, there's something I need to confirm first."
"Are you Su Qiannai now... or are you Lord Heavenly Phoenix?"
Su Qiannai replied, "Although I have completed the awakening ritual, I have only gained the power of the Heavenly Phoenix; my personality remains my own."
"So, I am still Su Qiannai, you don't need to worry about that."
"Is that so," Wu Tian said, relieved.
While the awakening of the Heavenly Phoenix was crucial, the erasure of Su Qiannai's personality would have been unacceptable to him.
He continued, "Since you have awakened, what level has your strength reached?"
Su Qiannai stated, "I am now a Two-Spirit Immortal King."
"What? Two-Spirit Immortal King?!" Wu Tian was astonished.
Before the awakening, Su Qiannai was merely an Immortal.
And now, in such a short time, she had reached a realm that others could not achieve in a millennium. The awakening ritual was truly formidable.
Thinking this, Wu Tian felt a pang of envy.
Despite being known as the possessor of the Sacred Dragon's power, his own strength had not been easily acquired.
He had endured countless life-and-death trials to reach his current level.
Yet, Su Qiannai had surpassed him in the blink of an eye. To whom could he complain?
Who was the true protagonist of this book, after all?
Regardless, Wu Tian was a man who prioritized the greater good, and he quickly set aside such minor sentiments.
He wouldn't truly complain about this; what was most important for both the spirit beast race and humanity was powerful support.
Therefore, the stronger Su Qiannai was, the better it was for everyone.
However, he soon found himself in a predicament, murmuring, "But then again, a Two-Spirit Immortal King might not be enough."
"To be frank, the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor's strength has reached that of a Five-Spirit Immortal King. Even Ashura is no match for him."
"So, winning against him this time will likely not be easy."
Su Qiannai shook her head and said, "No, you misunderstand."
"Although my own strength has only increased to that of a Two-Spirit Immortal King, I can now temporarily wield the full power of the Heavenly Phoenix."
"The Heavenly Phoenix is a being that transcends the Immortal King realm, so leave this to me."
"With me here, let alone the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, even the Sacred Heaven Demon Emperor would not be able to harm you again."
"What did you say?!" When Su Qiannai uttered these words, he thought he had misheard.
He looked at Su Qiannai in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly, "You said you can now use all of the Heavenly Phoenix's power?"
"Is... is this true?"
Wu Tian's stunned expression made Su Qiannai chuckle, "Of course, it's true. Do you think I would make such a joke?"
"So, rest assured, with me here, everything will be fine."
"You have already worked hard enough, now it's my turn."
"You rest well, I'll be back soon."
Wu Tian knew very well that he had no standing to participate in battles of this caliber.
Therefore, he did not insist on fighting, merely nodding and saying, "I understand, it's all up to you."
While Su Qiannai and Wu Tian were conversing, the entire world fell silent.
Even the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor watched with apprehension, making no move to interrupt.
It was evident that he was deeply uneasy about Su Qiannai's strength.
Seeing the intimate relationship between Wu Tian and Su Qiannai, Ashura's expression became particularly complex.
The emotion displayed was clearly sorrow, akin to heartbreak.
When Su Qiannai turned her gaze to the sky, her expression grew cold, killing intent flowing in her icy eyes.
Her tone, though soft, was clearly audible to everyone.
She addressed the Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, "Blood Heaven Demon Emperor, we meet again."
"In ancient times, you had the blessing and protection of the Demon Venerable, so the Sacred Dragon and I could not completely kill you."
"But this time, since you dare to come to my Spirit Beast Realm to wreak havoc again, then... have you thought about how you wish to die?"