Myriad Daos of the Heaven

Chapter 399: Chapter 397: The Next Verse of the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique

Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power poured into the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment.

The next moment, a hazy cyan light glowed as an Anomaly swirled, revealing the illusory image of a mountain range.

The mountains were a spectral black, covered entirely in scorched rock left behind by a raging fire.

Not a single blade of grass grew—a scene of utter annihilation.

Moreover, this black mountain range was infinitely vast, with no end in sight.

Eventually, Qing Xun’s Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power was depleted.

This time, she didn’t feel much discomfort from circulating the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique.

"Where is this mountain?"

Jiang Jichen asked.

He wasn’t familiar with this area. But Blood Hand was from the Blood Refining Alliance, and Qing Xun was from the Qing Family; their knowledge of the Library Mountain Back Courtyard far surpassed his.

Just then, it was Blood Hand who spoke up. "The Blood Refining Alliance has a very old map of the Library Mountain Back Courtyard. It marks a mountain named Phoenix Mountain, which looks very similar to the one we just saw. It’s in the southern part of the back courtyard!"

South?

Jiang Jichen thought for a moment, then said, "The direction should be correct. Let’s head for the southern region of the Library Mountain Back Courtyard and make our way to Phoenix Mountain first!"

And so, the four of them continued on their way.

Meanwhile, Jiang Jichen secretly sent a mental transmission to Qing Xun: "Reborn from fire to renew a fated bond; immortal and indestructible, walk the path of the Dao!"

Qing Xun’s delicate body trembled. She naturally knew this was the second half of the incantation for the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique.

"Focus the mind to form an endless Phoenix will; urge the spirit into threads that never still."

"Reborn from fire to renew a fated bond; immortal and indestructible, walk the path of the Dao!"

These two lines of the incantation were incredibly important to Qing Xun. They could absolutely trigger a further transformation of her bloodline.

Just then, Jiang Jichen’s voice came again. "These two lines are all I know of the Cyan Phoenix Remnant Technique. If you want the complete inheritance, you must find the Phoenix Nest. Still, these two lines are enough for you to condense sufficient Cyan Phoenix Spiritual Power and unleash even greater strength from the Phoenix Jade Pendant Fragment."

Qing Xun nodded, casting a grateful glance at Jiang Jichen.

Perhaps because most people had been drawn away by the Half-Immortal Treasure, Jiang Jichen’s group of four encountered no one along the way and made excellent time.

Four hours later, they had left the western part of the Library Mountain Back Courtyard far behind and were beginning to venture deep into the southern region.

"Sister Qing Xun, Suu Luo is hungry. Is there anything to eat?"

At that moment, Suu Luo’s lovely voice piped up.

In that instant, Jiang Jichen was struck by a feeling of intense familiarity.

But thankfully, Suu Luo wasn’t calling for him, but for her Sister Qing Xun.

Jiang Jichen deliberately made a snide remark from the side. "Suu Luo, how can you be so thoughtless? Being hungry is a small matter, you can just endure it. Can’t you see Sister Qing Xun is busy traveling?"

Suu Luo was very clever. How could she not tell that her Brother Jichen was helping her?

Besides, they had fought together many times, developing a perfect and unspoken coordination in the crucible of life-and-death battles.

She immediately played along with Jiang Jichen, putting on a slightly wronged expression and saying in a pitiful voice, "Oh, I see. Then... Suu Luo will just endure it. Sister Qing Xun, you go on with your business. You don’t have to worry about me. Besides, Cultivators can’t starve to death!"

It was just as Suu Luo said. Cultivators who had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm could go for long periods without food and would basically never starve.

But the desire for good food was something that never faded, no matter how high one’s cultivation.

For a foodie Cultivator, for instance, that desire was naturally even stronger.

As for Jiang Jichen, listening to Suu Luo’s words from the side, he couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath!

Suu Luo’s move had perfectly complemented his own. It was a classic retreat-to-advance gambit: acting pitiful, yet silently showing consideration for Qing Xun, all while displaying a hint of aggrievement. It was an absolutely unbeatable combination.

Her words seemed incredibly innocent on the surface, but anyone who understood the subtext and savored them would realize they were, in fact, the epitome of deviousness.

Blood Hand, as always, was a silent bystander, watching coldly from the sidelines.

But it seemed she, too, quite enjoyed watching Qing Xun get flustered and annoyed.

Qing Xun shot a fierce glare at Jiang Jichen and said, "Suu Luo, don’t listen to that bad man. Sister Qing Xun will make something delicious for you!"

Alright, so he’d been promoted from "scoundrel" to "bad man"!

Jiang Jichen was deeply hurt.

Suu Luo cheered and skipped over to link arms with Qing Xun. "Sister Qing Xun, you’re too good to me! I like you so much!"

The sight of two great beauties acting so intimately was quite a feast for the eyes.

Though he looked hurt on the surface, Jiang Jichen was actually quite pleased. With Qing Xun taking care of the little foodie Suu Luo, he could relax and take it easy.

He could now refine pills and focus on his recovery.

At this moment, his Spiritual Power, Divine Soul, and physical body were all recovering rapidly.

Ultimately, they stopped beside a small river.

Qing Xun started preparing a feast!

Jiang Jichen, very self-aware, tossed out the corpse of the High-Level Mysterious Space-Time Creature, even tossing his Holy Sword aside.

Then he said to Suu Luo, "Suu Luo, cut however much you want to eat yourself, and let your Sister Qing Xun cook it for you. Sigh, I’m too heavily injured and need to seize this time to heal. Ahem, ahem..."

After speaking, he even feigned a few weak coughs!

Qing Xun, watching from the side, thought Jiang Jichen’s act was completely fake.

Even Blood Hand rolled her eyes, feeling speechless.

However, both of them were stunned. They hadn’t expected Jiang Jichen to have actually slain an Advanced Space-Time Creature.

Only Suu Luo, with an expression of pure and utter concern, said, "Then Brother Jichen should focus on healing! Suu Luo will call you when the food is ready!"

Jiang Jichen looked at Suu Luo with gratification!

He felt that Suu Luo really knew what she was doing; his efforts to help her entrap Qing Xun hadn’t been in vain.

’Hmm, Suu Luo is actually a pretty good person. She’s not a lost cause yet!’ Jiang Jichen thought, secretly pleased.

Then, he walked over to a large boulder, sat down, and began to heal while watching Qing Xun bustle about.

Just then, Suu Luo really did pick up the Holy Sword and began to slice the meat of the mysterious space-time creature.

Jiang Jichen maliciously wondered what kind of expression Qing Xun would make when she saw Suu Luo slice off a massive piece of meat.

Just as he expected, Suu Luo swung the Holy Sword and sliced off a full one-twenty-fifth of the High-Level Mysterious Space-Time Giant Beast’s meat.

When Qing Xun saw this, she froze, her expression one of utter shock.

Then she asked, "Suu Luo, why are you cutting so much meat?"

She had never cooked such a large quantity before, not even one percent of that amount.

So, naturally, she was stunned.

Besides, wouldn’t cooking that much exhaust her completely?

Seeing Qing Xun’s expression, Jiang Jichen was inwardly gloating.

However, in the next moment, Suu Luo’s voice rang out. "Well, Sister Qing Xun, Brother Jichen is injured. He needs to eat more to recover, so I cut a little extra!"

"Brother Jichen is usually so good to me, so it’s fine if he eats a bit more!"

"It’s just... this will be a lot of work for you, Sister Qing Xun. I feel so bad!"

Jiang Jichen, who had been gloating inwardly, felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

His face fell, and he couldn’t bring himself to laugh anymore.

He was so stunned by Suu Luo’s words that he almost coughed up blood.

’Damn it, Suu Luo! You’re obviously the one who wants to eat, but you’re using me as an excuse!’

’So sly, so devious!’

"Well, Suu Luo is certainly thoughtful of a certain someone. Yes, for your sake, Suu Luo, even if he is a huge glutton, I’ll make sure there’s enough!"

Qing Xun’s words were pointed, and she shot another cold glare at Jiang Jichen.

At that moment, Jiang Jichen felt completely innocent!