vstars Chapter 92 Clash with Yuan Feng
Chapter 92 Clash with Yuan Feng
Chapter 92 Clash with Yuan Feng
Yuan Feng sat upright on it, her colorful robes shimmering, and her whole body naturally exuded the supreme majesty of a ruler who commanded all birds and controlled the southern fire.
Her gaze was calm and profound, like two deep pools containing endless fiery starry seas, falling on Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun as they entered the hall.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun walked leisurely into the hall, and bowed slightly in accordance with the etiquette of ancient cultivators. Zhen Yuanzi's voice was calm and deep, like the earth bearing the weight of the world: "This humble Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, together with my dear friend Hongyun, greets Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng."
Hongyun smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, his body shimmering with crimson clouds that subtly blended with the fire spirit energy within the hall: "Hongyun greets Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng."
Yuan Feng nodded slightly from her throne in return, her voice clear and resonant with undeniable authority: "Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar, there is no need for such formalities."
She didn't waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point. Her phoenix eyes swept over the two of them, and she asked bluntly, "May I ask what brings you two fellow Daoists to the Undying Volcano?"
Her directness did not surprise Zhen Yuanzi. At their level, every word and action aligns with the Great Dao, eliminating the need for excessive formalities and probing among mortals.
Zhen Yuanzi remained calm and said frankly, "I dare not hide anything from you, fellow Daoist. The main reason we are traveling through the prehistoric world and passing through this treasure land is because of my dear friend Hongyun."
He gestured to Hongyun and continued, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun's cultivation path is closely related to the four elements of earth, water, wind, and fire. Currently, his comprehension of the Great Dao of fire is encountering a critical bottleneck."
"I have heard that the Undying Volcano is a sacred place where the origin of fire in the primordial world converges, and that Fellow Daoist Yuan Feng, who wields the law of fire, is here. Therefore, I have come to earnestly request that I may borrow a corner of your precious land so that he may quietly comprehend it for some time."
Hongyun nodded in agreement, his face sincere: "That's right. The land under Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng's rule is truly the best in the primordial world in terms of the purity of fire spirits and the manifestation of Dao charm. I humbly request that you do me a favor."
Yuan Feng did not respond immediately after hearing this. Her slender, jade-like fingers gently tapped the armrest of the throne, producing a crisp sound that echoed in the empty hall.
Her gaze swept over Hongyun again, and she could clearly feel the vast and powerful foundation within him, which was already approaching the balance of the four elements, as well as a trace of spiritual light that truly existed deep within the source of fire and was waiting to be activated.
However, a barely perceptible smile curved at the corner of her lips, carrying the composure and scrutiny of a ruler, as she asked in return, "Oh? The Undying Volcano is the foundation of my Phoenix Clan, and its core is concerned with the clan's destiny and secrets."
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun wishes to comprehend the Great Dao and absorb the essence of fire spirit here—then, on what basis should I allow him to cultivate here? You should know that although the fire spirit energy here is abundant, it is not inexhaustible, allowing powerful beings from other races to absorb it at will?"
Her words were calm, yet carried an invisible pressure. She was asking about the price, but also assessing the sincerity and value of Zhen Yuanzi and his companion.
Zhen Yuanzi had anticipated Yuan Feng's reaction. He stepped forward, and although the aura of an early-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal was still restrained, it naturally exuded a sense of unyielding strength that rivaled Yuan Feng's.
He met Yuan Feng's gaze and spoke slowly, his voice steady and confident: "Fellow Daoist Yuan Feng is quite right. The Undying Volcano is a sacred place of the Phoenix Clan, and there is no reason to borrow it without reason. I am willing to exchange it with a discussion on the Dao."
He paused, noticing a flicker of interest in Yuan Feng's eyes, and continued, "I'm sure you, fellow Daoist, are also aware that once our cultivation reaches the level of a Hunyuan Golden Immortal, the road ahead becomes increasingly uncertain, and every step forward requires an immeasurable amount of time and effort."
"Working in isolation will never allow one to fully grasp the Great Dao. I am not talented, but I have some understanding of the Dao of the Earth and the evolution of chaos. You, my friend, wield the Southern Fire and command the birds. You must have unique insights into the destruction and rebirth of fire and the way of ruling the destiny of an emperor."
Zhen Yuanzi's eyes shone brightly: "If the two of us could sit down and discuss the Dao, verifying each other's learning, and using our respective Dao realms to spark inspiration and enlighten wisdom, perhaps we could light a lamp for each other on this path of confusion on the Great Dao."
"Such an opportunity is surely far more valuable to us than a little bit of leaked fire spirit energy, right?"
His words directly addressed the core dilemmas and needs of the Primordial Golden Immortals in their cultivation. At their level, the mere accumulation of spiritual energy is no longer crucial; understanding the essence of the Great Dao and refining and breaking through one's own path are of paramount importance.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng paused slightly in her tapping of the armrest. She was indeed tempted. Zhen Yuanzi's aura was unfathomable; he could expound on the Western Dao and induce merit, so his Dao realm must have its unique aspects.
She had been stuck at the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm for a long time. Although she was the queen of her clan, she truly felt that the road ahead was difficult in terms of understanding the Great Dao. If she could take this opportunity to glimpse a trace of the mysteries of the earth's support and the evolution of chaos, it might be beneficial to her Great Dao of Fire.
Zhen Yuanzi observed the subtle changes in Yuan Feng's expression and knew that the time was right. He then offered his final bargaining chip: "Furthermore, after this, regardless of the outcome of the discussion, as long as you allow Hongyun to gain enlightenment here, I, Zhen Yuanzi, will owe you a favor."
"If you ever need anything in the future, as long as it does not violate my principles and morality, I will do my best to help you."
A promise made in gratitude that could potentially lead to the attainment of an immeasurable Golden Immortal is as weighty as a mountain.
A brief silence fell over the main hall. Only the faint whistling sounds created by the dancing innate fire essences and the deep rumble of the eternally burning divine flames emanating from the depths of the earth's veins could be heard.
Yuan Feng's gaze lingered for a moment on Zhen Yuanzi's calm and resolute face, then swept over Hong Yun, whose eyes were filled with anticipation. She quickly weighed the options in her mind: allowing Hong Yun to comprehend the immortal volcano's outer perimeter would not cause any real harm to the Phoenix Clan.
A closely contested debate could provide an opportunity for a breakthrough. Add to that a promise of favor from Zhen Yuanzi—for the Phoenix Clan, this deal is far more beneficial than harmful.
A moment later, Yuan Feng slowly stood up from her throne, a faint smile appearing on her noble and unparalleled face, a smile that was enough to brighten the entire hall.
"Excellent." Her clear voice rang out, carrying a sense of determination. "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is quick-witted and to the point. It is Yuan Feng's good fortune to be able to sit down and discuss the Dao with someone like you, and to mutually verify each other's views."
Her gaze turned to Hongyun: "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, since you have come to break through your bottleneck, I, the Undying Volcano, am willing to lend you a corner of this land to assist your cultivation. I will have someone arrange a place for you where the fire spirit is abundant and the Daoist essence is manifest, for you to meditate in peace."
"In that case," Yuan Feng finally looked at Zhen Yuanzi, her phoenix eyes gleaming with the wisdom of an emperor and a hint of anticipation for the clash of the Great Dao, "we shall follow your suggestion, fellow Daoist. Let us first discuss the Dao, and then decide on Fellow Daoist Hongyun's cultivation. Please!"
"Please, fellow Daoist!" Zhen Yuanzi returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his expression remaining calm, but he knew in his heart that the most important goal of this trip to the Undying Volcano had already been achieved in the first step.
Next, he would engage in a Daoist debate and exchange concerning the secrets of primordial chaos with this Phoenix Emperor within the Flame Temple.
The clues about the Southern Flame Banner might also be found in subsequent contacts.