Chapter 2424: Chapter 839: Lustrous Demon Saint, Sword Slays Yuanyang
This was also the first time Zhou Chun witnessed someone undergo the "Essence Energy Tribulation" from an observer’s perspective.
On Heaven Fire Peak, nature’s spiritual energy was surging like a tide, countless rainbow glows converging and penetrating into the massive body of the Fire Phoenix.
On the Fire Phoenix’s body, seven-colored glazed flames were burning fiercely, rendering the otherwise perilous scene magnificently sacred and splendid.
But only Zhou Chun could see the glaring pain reflected in the Phoenix’s eyes amidst the flames.
As someone who has been through the "Essence Energy Tribulation," Zhou Chun fully understood the agony!
Yet no one could aid her now; she had to rely solely on her own strength!
If she endured it, she’d achieve rebirth through fire, and soar through the heavens.
If she couldn’t endure it, she would be shattered, turned to dust!
After an unknown period of time, the seven-colored glazed flames on the Fire Phoenix suddenly shrank and dissipated entirely.
Instead, her body began to emit a pure fiery glow, and the nine Fire Phoenix True Feathers at her tail fully unfolded, firelight gathering upon them, faintly forming immature Dao Scripts.
Watching this, Zhou Chun’s expression became exceptionally grave.
He knew it was the moment of utmost danger.
Now, just like he did before, Fengyuan Monarch was in the midst of Comprehending Dao, but if she could not awaken in time from this state, she might entirely transfigure!
Back then, he was aided by the Purifying Heavenly Vessel, barely awakening from it.
Yet now the Purifying Heavenly Vessel had fully regained its consciousness, and only recognized him as its master, unwilling to be refined by Fengyuan Monarch.
Moreover, personally, he worried that if Fengyuan Monarch failed, it might harm this not yet fully restored Human Clan ceremonial divine artifact!
Thus, Fengyuan Monarch indeed could only rely on herself to cross the tribulation now.
After an indefinite wait, light eventually dawned.
On the mountaintop, the Fire Phoenix suddenly emitted a clear cry, wings spread, awakening from Comprehending Dao.
Then the "Heart Demon Tribulation" followed immediately.
Yet the Demon Clan generally possessed pure and simple mindsets, making the "Heart Demon Tribulation" relatively easier to overcome.
Besides, Fengyuan Monarch had experienced rebirth through Flame Prison Peacock Nirvana, unlike Deer Monarch and Yishan Monarch who had turbulent experiences following Zhou Chun.
In crossing the "Heart Demon Tribulation," this was her advantage.
Thus, after a short period, she smoothly passed the "Heart Demon Tribulation," heading into the Forty-Nine Heavy Tribulations.
At this moment, nature’s spiritual energy tides had not subsided, and the Forty-Nine Heavy Tribulations were indeed immensely powerful.
When the first Tribulation Thunder fell with a bang, Zhou Chun compared it to the thunder he faced before, finding its power had increased by at least twenty to thirty percent!
If he had faced such Tribulation Thunder back then, without a Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure, he might have fallen under it!
But for Fengyuan Monarch, this might be the easiest tribulation.
Initially, she relied on her own Divine Skills and physical resilience to withstand some of the thunder, and when she couldn’t, she summoned the Heaven Fire Divine Pearl, a Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure.
Due to the high compatibility, the powers she unleashed were extraordinary.
Even the final round of Tribulation Thunder was thrillingly and safely overcome due to the unleashed primal strength of the Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure.
Once the Forty-Nine Heavy Tribulations passed, Fengyuan Monarch ascended to become the Lustrous Demon Saint.
Indeed, she had long decided on her title after ascending to the Sixth Rank Demon Saint.
Using her own Glazed Pure Fire Divine Skills for her title, she took the name "Lustrous."
Upon a Demon King ascending to Sixth Rank Demon Saint, the Great Dao Mystical Sound would descend, and Zhou Chun had anticipated this, leaving in advance.
While Silver Dragon Monarch and other Demon Kings remained nearby, sharing in this opportunity.
Once the Great Dao Mystical Sound faded, Zhou Chun returned.
Yet at this time, the Lustrous Demon Saint was still Comprehending Dao, so he refrained from disturbing her, instructed Silver Dragon Monarch and others to guard and then left.
Shortly after, Zhou Chun appeared in Changchun Valley.
"Changchun Senior, my Spirit Pet has successfully ascended to the Demon Saint Realm, currently reinforcing its cultivation level while Comprehending Dao."
Within Changchun Valley, upon meeting Changchun Venerable, Zhou Chun promptly stated his purpose.
Hearing this, Changchun Venerable’s expression shifted, looking at him with a slight smile: "Congratulations, Taoist Friend Zhou, having a Spirit Pet at Demon Saint level is something many ancient Human Clan sages never achieved!"
Afterward, he appeared contemplative, thinking over something.
Finally, he nodded to Zhou Chun, saying: "Alright, then I shall delay for three more years; three years later, I’ll act against the Demon Element Realm to resolve the lingering threat of the Demon Lords!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun quickly bowed in thanks: "Thank you, Changchun Senior, for your understanding. On behalf of my Spirit Pet, I extend my gratitude to you."
Subsequently, Zhou Chun hesitated briefly, then bowed to Changchun Venerable again: "Changchun Senior, if we are to deal with the Demon Cultivators, should we also invite Taoist Friend Yuanyang? Even if he finds it inconvenient to act, merely borrowing his Samadhi True Fire Gourd could grant us a formidable advantage in confronting the Demon Cultivators!"
"Yuanyang huh? Indeed, it’s time to address him!"
A peculiar light flashed in Changchun Venerable’s eyes, immediately smiling to Zhou Chun: "Then this task will be entrusted to you!"
"Rest assured, Changchun Senior, as you have entrusted this task to me, I shall certainly see it fulfilled!"
