Ji Jiuying knew that even if she didn't say it, they would still do it in the future.

Sure enough, the group nodded quickly to indicate that they understood.

"That's a good girl. Turn on the water. This princess wants to take a bath."

"yes."

Ji Jiuying took a nice bath and then entered her spatial cultivation space, as time was of the essence.

Ji Jiuying, who was cultivating, frowned slightly and suddenly opened her eyes.

The red light surrounding Little Phoenix had disappeared, replaced by rings of golden light.

Is this... the prelude to undergoing a tribulation?

Ji Jiuying picked up Xiao Huang'er and rode the little boy until they reached a secluded valley outside Kyoto City before stopping.

"Mother... Mother, my body feels so swollen and uncomfortable."

Little Phoenix opened her ruby-like eyes and looked at Ji Jiuying.

"Little Phoenix, don't be afraid. Mother will accompany you through this tribulation. Once it's over, you won't feel bad anymore," Ji Jiuying gently stroked the little phoenix's feathers, comforting her.

In the sky, dark clouds pressed down on the treetops, the wind shook the branches, streaks of red lightning ripped across the sky, followed by a deafening rumble of thunder overhead.

Each sound grew louder than the last, sending chills down one's spine.

Just as Ji Jiuying realized something was wrong with the lightning, the little boy behind her, who had transformed into human form, exclaimed in surprise.

"This is... the Nine Burning Tribulations?"

"What's the meaning?"

"This is a unique tribulation of the Vermilion Bird clan, similar to the lightning tribulation faced by the Phoenix when it is reborn from the ashes. The Nine Tribulations are extremely powerful, containing the strength and wisdom of the Vermilion Bird clan. Each tribulation allows the Vermilion Bird to inherit more power and knowledge."

The little boy said seriously.

The tribulation was about to strike. Whatever the tribulation, she was determined to help Xiao Huang'er get through it safely.

Ji Jiuying placed Xiaohuang'er on the open ground and set up the Nine Heavens Moon-Embracing Formation around her.

With his hands forming a rapid hand seal, he chanted, "Star and Moon protect me, indestructible, barrier activated."

A transparent protective shield enveloped Xiaohuang'er. She looked up at the sky filled with churning thunderclouds. Was it coming?

Boom! A bolt of red lightning shot down, striking Xiaohuang'er inside the barrier.

Crack! Crack! The barrier is now covered in cracks!

A cry pierced the sky.

The little phoenix endured the pain, but its red feathers were immediately scorched, and it cried out in pain!

Ji Jiuying looked at it with heartache, yet felt powerless, only regretting that she was not strong enough and that her formation was not advanced enough.

He continued to form hand seals to repair the formation, even if it was only a little bit to help Xiao Huang'er.

"Little Phoenix, hang in there. Mother is here with you. Just endure two more lightning strikes and you'll be able to shed this child form and truly fight alongside Mother." Ji Jiuying encouraged Little Phoenix while forming hand seals.

Fighting alongside her mother? Little Phoenix opened her eyes with difficulty.

Boom! Another bolt of red lightning shot down, this time even more terrifying than the previous strike, faintly carrying the power of heavenly lightning.

With a snap, the formation shattered.

Ji Jiuying took a few steps back, the backlash from the formation causing a bright red streak to run down her cheeks.

唳——

Little Phoenix cried out in pain. Its once beautiful feathers were burned beyond recognition, turning completely black. Its small body lay on the ground, barely alive.

Ji Jiuying felt a pang of heartache. Given Xiao Huang'er's current condition, it would be difficult for her to survive the final heavenly lightning strike. Just as Ji Jiuying was at a loss for what to do, a brilliant idea suddenly came to her mind.

Ji Jiuying took out the Immortal-Binding Rope and came to Xiao Huang'er's side.

"Mother... Mother, please leave quickly, leave... leave Xiaohuang'er far away!" Xiaohuang'er said in terror. It didn't know what its mother was going to do. It only knew that its mother would definitely be struck by lightning if she got too close to it.

"Little Phoenix, rest assured and face the tribulation. Your mother is here for you." After saying this, Ji Jiuying looked at the sky and waited for the final lightning tribulation.

Rumble rumble—

As earth-shattering roars echoed from the clouds, thunderclouds churned and brewed in the sky.

In the apocalyptic thunderstorm, the last bolt of lightning transformed into a red dragon exuding terrifying power, turning the dark clouds fiery red as it swooped down.

Ji Jiuying's eyes turned cold. She gripped the Immortal-Binding Rope tightly in her hand and, before the lightning arrived, lightly leaped up above Xiao Huang'er.

"Are you crazy!" the little boy exclaimed in shock. This woman was too audacious!

Just as it was in shock, Ji Jiuying activated the third level of the Divine Control Technique, Heavenly Thunder Fury, and electric currents surged around her.

Just as the lightning tribulation arrived, Ji Jiuying threw the Immortal-Binding Rope into the air, directly confronting the lightning tribulation.

Rumble~

A golden protective shield helped Ji Jiuying withstand some of the heavenly lightning's power. Ji Jiuying recognized it; it was the token given to her by her cheap master.

Most of the lightning entered Ji Jiuying's body through the Immortal-Binding Rope, while a small portion struck Xiao Huang'er.

"ah--"

Ji Jiuying coughed up a mouthful of blood, which splattered onto the Phoenix Frost Bracelet on her wrist and was absorbed.

Gong Mingyue suddenly opened her deep, cold eyes, which were filled with endless worry. She was in danger.

After blocking the attack, the surrounding thunderclouds gradually disappeared.

Ji Jiuying sat down cross-legged, her forehead covered in beads of sweat, and the lightning in her dantian was constantly surging around, making a crackling sound.

Enduring the excruciating pain of being torn apart by lightning, he emitted waves of heat and gritted his teeth as he relentlessly channeled the Heavenly Thunder Fury of the Divine Control Technique.

唳——

A loud phoenix cry echoed throughout the entire capital city.

Countless people were horrified and rushed out of their rooms to look up at the sky.

A fiery red divine bird soared through the air, its wings like flames and its nine fiery tails like nine fire dragons, illuminating the entire sky above the Cangyue Kingdom. It exuded an aura of unparalleled nobility and holiness, causing people to kneel and worship.

This extraordinary scene shook the entire Cangyue Kingdom.

What is that?

"My God! Is that a divine bird?"

"That's clearly the Vermilion Bird, the mythical beast from the book!"

"The mythical beast Vermilion Bird actually exists!"

"I never imagined that I would see the mythical beast Vermilion Bird in my lifetime."

People were moved to tears upon seeing this.

"Hahahaha, may God bless my Cangyue! May God bless my Cangyue!" Emperor Jun Bufan's excitement surged like a tidal wave, impossible to suppress.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! Cangyue has been blessed with good fortune. The dragon came to Cangyue some time ago, and now the divine beast Vermilion Bird has appeared. It is truly a blessing for Cangyue."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. He waved his hand, and several shadow guards in the shadows instantly disappeared from the palace.

Meanwhile, the experts in the capital all flew towards the location of the Vermilion Bird Divine Beast, for who wouldn't want to obtain it?

Even if someone has made a contract with it, they still want to know who exactly made the contract with the divine beast Vermilion Bird so they can win her or him over.

A cold, powerful aura swept through the air.

The little boy was startled and cautiously surrounded Ji Jiuying.