The arrival of the three figures instantly drew the attention of all the beings present, halting the imminent battle.
"His Highness Kong Xuan!"
The members of the Phoenix Clan quickly recognized the speaker as their eldest prince, Kong Xuan.
Suddenly, the Phoenix Clan members were filled with both joy and sorrow, unsure of what to say.
Of course, they were happy that their eldest prince had returned at this final moment.
This filled them with immense comfort, knowing he was worthy of being the eldest prince and of the Yuan Feng bloodline.
However, thinking that this was the final moment, and the Phoenix Clan was on the verge of annihilation, their joy turned to despair.
Their eldest prince's return at this juncture could not change their fate; he would merely perish with them.
"Your Highness, it is truly good to see you!"
The Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan looked at Kong Xuan with relief, a heartfelt smile appearing on his face. He then spoke.
"Your Highness, the Phoenix Clan is beyond saving now. I implore you to leave quickly. As long as you remain, our Phoenix Clan will not truly perish!"
The Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan was direct, hiding nothing about the current predicament of the Phoenix Clan.
He hoped Kong Xuan would understand the situation and escape.
Upon hearing the Great Elder's words, the Phoenix Clan members paused for a moment before reacting.
"Indeed, Your Highness, thank you for returning to see us at this final hour. Please leave quickly, do not delay!"
"Your Highness, take care! As long as you are alive, our Phoenix Clan will not be extinguished!"
"We implore Your Highness, do not forget the glory of the Phoenix Clan. You must revive our clan in the future!"
The members of the Phoenix Clan understood perfectly that Kong Xuan was merely a Da Luo Golden Immortal, far from enough to resist the demon army.
Even if his appearance here greatly boosted their morale, it was ultimately futile and could not change the fate of the Phoenix Clan.
Given this, they certainly did not want their esteemed prince to die with them on this Undying Volcano.
After all, he possessed the Yuan Feng bloodline. As long as he lived, there was hope for the continuation of the Phoenix Clan, and perhaps even a chance to revive it!
Therefore, at this moment, their words were either urging Kong Xuan to leave quickly or reminding him to remember the honor of the Phoenix Clan.
"Why has no one noticed me, your second prince?"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle muttered softly upon hearing the Phoenix Clan members' words.
"I am this large and right here, yet you are all only focused on my elder brother. Give your second prince some attention!"
"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"
Kong Xuan casually slapped the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle, scolding it. How could this brat interrupt such a moving scene?
Disregarding the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle, Kong Xuan then turned to the Phoenix Clan members and spoke loudly.
"Esteemed clan members, as I bear the Yuan Feng bloodline, I am the future patriarch of the Phoenix Clan. As patriarch, how can I abandon my people at this moment to live in shame and cowardice?"
Kong Xuan shook his head, rejecting the Phoenix Clan members' pleas.
"I, Kong Xuan, shall live and die with the members of the Phoenix Clan. To save the Phoenix Clan and protect it is my mission!"
"Only by doing so can I be worthy of the blood flowing through me and the status I hold within the Phoenix Clan!"
Kong Xuan's words were filled with passion, but the Phoenix Clan members felt a pang of dread.
"My prince, now is not the time for passion! You must see the situation clearly!"
They certainly did not want Kong Xuan to be so hot-headed and perish with them. If that happened, the Phoenix Clan would truly be finished.
Seeing this, the Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan was about to try and persuade Kong Xuan again.
Just then, the sound of applause echoed. Everyone looked towards the source and saw a demon general clapping his hands.
Seeing everyone looking at him, the demon general's face displayed a smile full of mockery.
"I have been deeply moved by this farewell drama. I almost shed a tear!"
"However, the Phoenix Clan is on the verge of annihilation. Since His Highness Kong Xuan has arrived, there is no need to rush off. Join the Phoenix Clan in their demise, and you shall fulfill your wish!"
Kong Xuan's arrival and the Phoenix Clan's emotionally charged scene had irritated the demon general. It was as if they completely disregarded him and the demon race.
Now that Kong Xuan was unwilling to leave, they did not mind killing this Phoenix prince here and completely severing the Phoenix Clan's bloodline.
The demon general assessed the situation. The three on the opposing side were all at the Da Luo Golden Immortal realm.
On their side, he himself was a Da Luo Golden Immortal, with three other skilled Da Luo Golden Immortal demon experts assisting him. Dealing with these three Kong Xuan should not be a problem.
This could be another great achievement, truly a cause for celebration!
"Oh? You wish to fulfill my wish?"
Kong Xuan heard the words of provocation and looked at the demon general, his expression calm.
"My wish is for the Phoenix Clan to prosper, for no one to dare provoke us. Invaders like you should all be utterly annihilated!"
"Heh heh, what do you mean by that, His Highness Kong Xuan?"
The demon general shrugged his shoulders. "Our demon race has launched this campaign. Surely His Highness Kong Xuan does not believe you can turn the tide, right? Hahaha!"
"What do you mean?"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle could no longer contain himself and stepped forward.
"My elder brother means that if you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave later!"
"Ridiculous!"
The demon general shouted sternly. "Do you truly believe that with the strength of just the three of you, you can change the course of the battle and save the Phoenix Clan?"
The demons present also began to laugh involuntarily.
"Hahaha! How comical!"
"No way, really? Does this Kong Xuan actually think he can save the Phoenix Clan?"
"Stop talking, stop talking. We'll send him to see Yuan Feng later!"
The demons were all dismissive. The Undying Volcano formation was on the verge of collapse. Even Kong Xuan could not reactivate the formation.
In such a situation, the Phoenix Clan could only face their final battle.
The demon race, with their vast numbers and numerous generals, could not fathom how they could lose.
The Phoenix Clan members were filled with indignation, their gazes towards the demons burning with hatred.
However, they had to admit that they were truly helpless now, with nothing left to do but fight one last battle and die with no regrets.
Yet, Kong Xuan's refusal to leave filled them with despair, a despair greater than death itself.
"Your Highness..."
The Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan looked at Kong Xuan, intending to persuade him once more.
"Don't speak, don't speak. Don't disturb my elder brother," the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle interrupted the Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan.
Kong Xuan, at this moment, took a step forward. With a thought, light flowed from his hand, and a treasure appeared.
Kong Xuan stood between the demons and the Phoenix Clan, holding the Phoenix Staff. Immediately, the power of destiny surged, making him appear like a divine being.
Kong Xuan then slowly spoke.
"Phoenix Clan, your Emperor has returned!"