"Because you are too weak, and not worthy of being my master!"
This sentence kept echoing in Chen Xiao's mind, lingering for a long time.
If anyone else had said this, Chen Xiao would have slapped them away long ago.
However, when the fire phoenix said it, Chen Xiao could not refute.
After all, this guy was too powerful, and Chen Xiao was worried he couldn't defeat her.
"Then what do we do now?"
Chen Xiao was completely bewildered.
This fire phoenix inexplicably reborn from ashes, inexplicably wanted him as its master, and now inexplicably said he wasn't worthy!
With this series of actions, Chen Xiao was truly dazzled, his mind completely muddled.
"You are the master, you don't know what to do, so how could I know..."
As she spoke, the fire phoenix yawned lazily, then actually lay down on the ground and fell asleep, even letting out faint snores.
Chen Xiao finally understood. Although this guy was powerful, beautiful, and had an explosive figure... her mentality was probably no different from a three or four-year-old child.
"How can you just fall asleep like that? What am I supposed to do with you now? I can't carry you out, can I?"
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes, but he was reluctant to give up such a powerful servant.
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded.
"Stupid, why don't you put her into the Yin Yang Jade!"
Hearing this voice, Chen Xiao was greatly startled: "Who is it, who is speaking?"
The owner of this voice actually knew about the Yin Yang Jade, which clearly indicated they were not simple.
Immediately after, a phantom emerged from the ashes on the ground.
This phantom was an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in ancient attire, plump and with a large belly.
Chen Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he realized this phantom was a wisp of a remnant soul!
"Junior Chen Xiao, may I ask who you are?"
Chen Xiao asked loudly.
"You don't even recognize me? I am Chu Changqing, and I founded this God Slaying Hall!"
The fat old man said directly, "My time is running out, so let's make it short. You should have seen it, I am just a remnant soul. My purpose is to guard the sacred relic, the Phoenix Feather!"
"All along, I have been attached to that phoenix tree. Now the phoenix tree has been burned to death, and I, too, will soon disappear!"
The fat old man Chu Changqing's simple sentence contained a lot of information.
For a moment, Chen Xiao didn't know where to start asking.
However, Chen Xiao had not forgotten the purpose of his trip. The sacred relic was the most important thing; everything else could wait.
"Senior, where is the Phoenix Feather?"
Chen Xiao asked eagerly.
"Here, isn't it right before your eyes!"
Chu Changqing pursed his lips and pointed directly at the fire phoenix lying on the ground, fast asleep.
Chen Xiao looked carefully in the direction Chu Changqing indicated and saw that among the fire phoenix's headdress, there was a feather whose main body was golden, with colorful edges.
This must be the Phoenix Feather, one of the sacred relics!
Chen Xiao became excited. He rubbed his hands and tentatively asked, "Senior, can I take it now?"
Chen Xiao asked this only to show respect. If the other party disagreed, he would have taken it by force.
Chu Changqing understood very well. He smiled wryly and said, "I told you, I am just a remnant soul. Even if I wanted to stop you, I wouldn't have the ability... Moreover, you were able to defeat the Nether Phoenix and allow Little Five to be reborn from ashes, you are already qualified to take this Phoenix Feather!"
"Little Five? This fire phoenix has a name?"
Chen Xiao asked incredulously.
"Uh, I just got used to calling her that... In reality, Little Five died when she transformed into the Nether Phoenix. The one reborn from ashes is already a new life form, so although she is still her, she is no longer the former her."
Chu Changqing's words were confusing, and Chen Xiao felt he understood, but not entirely.
"Alright young man, my time is really running out. If you have any more questions, ask them quickly, and focus on the important ones."
Chu Changqing's figure began to dissipate and tremble, looking like it was skipping frames.
"Senior, I want to know where the bottom of the Forgetfulness River is!"
Chen Xiao asked the most practical question. Now that he had found the Phoenix Feather, it was time to plan for the next sacred relic.
"The bottom of the Forgetfulness River is located..."
Chu Changqing knew where the bottom of the Forgetfulness River was, but he did not give Chen Xiao a complete answer. Because just as he was about to reveal the crucial part, his body suddenly began to convulse violently.
Then, there was no more... This wisp of remnant soul ultimately could not hold on for long and dissipated into the air.
"Damn it!"
Chen Xiao cursed loudly, feeling like he had ten thousand curses he wanted to unleash.
However, since the remnant soul had disappeared, Chen Xiao could not bring it back. He should first pick up the Phoenix Feather.
Chen Xiao pulled the Phoenix Feather from the fire phoenix's head.
As soon as the Phoenix Feather entered his hand, Chen Xiao felt a tingling sensation, as if he had been electrocuted.
Immediately after, the Phoenix Feather transformed into a golden light and merged into Chen Xiao's fingertip.
Then, feather-like golden tattoos appeared on Chen Xiao's arms.
The tattoos shone with golden light, and Chen Xiao felt as if something was trying to break out from within.
"Ah!"
Chen Xiao exerted force with his arms, letting out a roar, and then, a pair of huge golden wings burst forth from his back.
The wings felt like a part of Chen Xiao's body; he could control them just as he controlled his arms.
Whoosh—Whoosh—
With two flaps of his golden wings, Chen Xiao took flight.
Chen Xiao's face showed a look of surprise and joy. So this was the effect of the Phoenix Feather, it was amazing! From now on, he wouldn't need to borrow the Heaven Sword to soar freely.
He flapped his wings, soaring through the abyss. After he had his fill of flying, he landed back in front of the fire phoenix.
The fire phoenix was still fast asleep. Chen Xiao remembered Chu Changqing's words; putting her into the Yin Yang Jade was not a bad idea.
After all, with Chen Xiao's current strength, he couldn't make her recognize him as her master.
Chen Xiao did not wake her up. He directly picked her up and entered the space within the Yin Yang Jade.
However, as soon as he entered, the fire phoenix's eyes snapped open. It broke free from Chen Xiao's embrace, transformed back into its phoenix form, and then... flew towards the magnificent palace within the Yin Yang Jade.
The fire phoenix flew further and further, finally disappearing into the palace.
"..."
Chen Xiao's eyes widened. He felt like he had been tricked by that old fellow Chu Changqing!
With this fire phoenix flying into the palace, what master could it possibly recognize!
Moreover, this scene seemed familiar. He remembered that the head of the Candle Dragon he had cut off on Ice Fire Island had also flown in like this...