Chapter 25 Phoenix Entrusts Its Son? The Twenty-Fifth Day of Game Development
It's said to be even stronger than Tongtian, but you can't judge its exact strength just by looking. Yuan Yi then gave Old Cat an array and instructed him: "If this array glows, contact me through the game."
Old Cat readily agreed to such a trivial matter, and before parting, he made sure to share all the information he knew: "Nine thousand miles to the west, there is a Buddhist kingdom where two great masters have taken in many disciples. I've heard their strength is unfathomable, and they may be the person the fairy is looking for."
Yuan Yi nodded his thanks, but upon hearing the words "Buddhist Kingdom," he began to speculate about the two powerful figures.
It's likely that Jieyin and Zhunti, who will become saints through loans in the future, were the ones who, I remember, had their spiritual veins shattered by the conflict between Tao and Demon, leaving the West barren ever since. Even as saints, they could only go to the East to beg for alms, their most famous saying being "This thing is destined for me," showing no regard for the dignity of a saint.
Unrestrained and terrifyingly powerful.
As a small ginseng fruit tree, I must stay away from these two in the future.
Western Buddhist Realm.
Jieyin and Zhunti, who were being criticized by Yuanyi, also felt a bit anxious.
Zhunti planted the Seven Treasures Tree in the Dao Discussion Square. Many disciples under the tree, influenced by its precious light, looked serene and captivated.
Only when the guide calmly said, "Today's discussion on the Dao is now over," did the disciples seem to awaken from their daze, put their palms together in praise, and leave in an orderly manner.
When only the two of them were left, Jieyin could no longer maintain his composure; his shoulders slumped, and worry appeared on his brow: "We can hide it for a while, but not forever. What should we do?"
When the cultivators first came to discuss the Dao, they praised the brothers for their great compassion and merits, saying they had saved the primordial world with immeasurable merit. Although they felt it was somewhat exaggerated at the time, they accepted it all.
"However, I only learned a few days ago that they were not talking about us brothers." Jieyin looked distressed. In the past few months, many cultivators had joined their sect because of this gimmick, and they had also received many rare treasures from fellow cultivators.
Just a few days ago, a fellow Daoist came to my door with a leaf covered in array formations, asking why their game couldn't be installed in this area.
Jieyin and Zhunti then realized that these fellow Daoists had mistaken them for the creators of the game, which explained the scene of fellow Daoists visiting and disciples rushing to their door a few days ago.
Zhunti took out this green leaf, which was about the size of a human palm. It was crystal clear, with mysterious patterns and abundant spiritual energy. It was covered with layers of arrays, and it was extraordinary at first glance.
He retrieved the seven-colored magical tree from the center of the square, and comparing the leaves of the two trees, he discovered that the two leaves did indeed have similarities and were even attracted to each other.
Zhunti clasped his hands together and sighed softly, "It is indeed one of the ten innate spiritual roots. No wonder some people have mistaken it for something else."
"What can we do?" Now they realize it was all a big misunderstanding, but he and Zhunti have already used some of the cultivation resources that fellow Daoists sent because of it, not to mention the protectors and disciples who came to the Buddhist Kingdom because of this game.
Zhunti's expression darkened slightly as he pressed the green leaf in his hand against the Seven-Colored Wonder Tree, wishing he could merge with it: "Then we can only make the best of a bad situation."
Having experienced the bustling crowds and the admiration of everyone, I no longer want to return to the life of obscurity I had a few years ago, when I was surrounded by only a few minor demons.
Zhunti made up his mind: "This game cannot be played in the West. He and I are both of the Ten Great Spiritual Roots, so I will create a formation that can be played in the West based on this."
"At that time, I will be the truth." The person was far away in the East, and no one would come to expose the lie for the time being, so Zhunti still had time to make it.
This is indeed a win-win solution. Jieyin sat up straight again, his face compassionate, and put his hands together in prayer: "Good."
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Yuan Yi encountered a phoenix. After the great calamity of dragons and phoenixes, the three races went into seclusion. Unexpectedly, in just half a month, first a qilin and then a phoenix appeared. This phoenix even wanted to give her a dragon scale.
If dragons weren't unable to climb out of the sea, the three races might have been able to reunite in the west after a century.
The phoenix was entirely blue, with its tail feathers drooping. It stood on an ancient tree, and its magnificent tail feathers naturally draped down to Yuan Yi's neck.
She stood gracefully on the tree, her voice cool and clear: "Is below my young friend Yuan Yi?"
The phoenix was almost hidden among the leaves, yet its radiant light could not be concealed. Tongtian also put away the game at this moment, his hand already reaching for the hilt of the Azure Lotus Sword behind him.
Yuan Yi waved his hand, signaling Tongtian not to act rashly, but to try diplomacy first. Perhaps because he had dreamed of Yuan Feng before, Yuan Yi felt that the phoenix opposite him meant no harm.
Yuan Yi clasped his hands in a gesture of respect: "I am Yuan Yi. May I ask what guidance you have for me, senior?"
This phoenix has definitely not been here for just a day or two. Yuan Yi, with his sharp eyes, noticed that new buds were growing at the phoenix's feet, indicating that it was deliberately waiting for her.
The phoenix flapped its wings and flew down from the branch, its outstretched feathers dazzling and captivating.
"I am here on the orders of the clan chief to guard you, young friend Yuan Yi, and I present you with the feathers of the Yuan Phoenix. I also wish you success in completing this task."
As soon as the phoenix finished speaking, a slender wing appeared before Yuan Yi. This tail feather was almost as red as blood, burning with the inextinguishable Phoenix True Fire, and surrounded by the sins the phoenix had committed in the primordial world.
Simply by being placed here, the sky gathered dark clouds and flashed with lightning, and the surrounding air was baked into a solid state by the scorching heat.
Even Tongtian sensed the powerful pressure emanating from that tail feather, and felt an instinctive discomfort.
He stepped forward, using his body as a barrier to separate Yuan Yi from the tail feather. Even he could do this, so how could young friend Yuan Yi, whose cultivation was already shallow and whose body was weak, withstand it?
Is this phoenix deliberately trying to harm people? Tongtian gripped the hilt of his sword again, waiting for Yuanyi to react so he could fight the phoenix in front of him.
Yuan Yi only glanced at him before being completely hidden away by the boy. All that could be seen was the boy's slender figure and the long sword behind him, his knuckles gripping the hilt, as if it were about to be drawn at any moment.
The scent of fire and sulfur wafted to his nose—the unique aroma of an inextinguishable volcano. Yuan Yi had smelled it in his dreams before.
She still remembered the phoenix, so beautiful it defied description, and the last words it left her.
"The Phoenix Clan is grateful for this favor."
If the dream were real, then this feather wouldn't hurt her. Yuan Yi pulled her arm away from the boy's, and after Tongtian took a step to the left, she returned to the feather.
The azure phoenix stared straight at them, neither speaking nor moving.
As soon as Yuan Yi placed his hand on Yuan Feng's tail feather, the feather quickly suppressed its aura, and all the fiery sins vanished. The feather also shrank considerably, swaying gently as it landed in Yuan Yi's palm.
In an instant, the dark clouds dispersed, and the sky cleared for miles.
The Azure Phoenix watched with reluctance as Yuan Yi caught the feather and it disappeared without a trace. It spoke again, but this time its tone was much warmer than before.
"Indeed, it is young friend Yuan Yi. You are a true prodigy, and your fellow Daoists are also extraordinary." Phoenix's eyes darted between Yuan Yi and Tongtian.
"I have come here to find you, young friend, on the orders of the clan chief."
Yuan Yi nodded. It was exactly the same line Qilin used when he came to see him last time, but at least there was an extra verification step.
"The clan chief asked me to convey this message: 'That little thief has caused our three clans to suffer such a fate; naturally, we must avenge him.'"
"In addition, the clan leader also asked me to retrieve the tooth of the ancestral Qilin and the reverse scale of the ancestral dragon. I hope you will make good use of them, young friend, to avenge our three clans."
This time, Phoenix didn't display the two items directly, but instead carefully presented two small balls, which seem to be the Qilin's Tooth and the Ancestral Dragon's Scale.
Yuan Yi accepted the two small balls with a shocked expression. After the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, weren't the three races supposed to be sworn enemies? How could the Phoenix still obtain the relics of the Ancestral Qilin and the Ancestral Dragon?
As Yuan Yi was thinking this, Tongtian asked the question.
A hint of mockery appeared in the phoenix's eyes: "Our three clan leaders were born and raised together in ancient times, as close as brothers. If it weren't for the machinations of such villains, how could we have ended up in such a state?"
"Although I hate the other two races for harming my people, I hate even more this person who stirred up trouble and profited from the blood of the three races. Upon learning that you intend to set a trap to capture this person, my three races will definitely do our utmost to help."
"The Qilin clan has already set up formations throughout the prehistoric world as you wish; the Phoenix clan, under the orders of its patriarch, is also willing to fully cooperate with you; and although the Dragon clan is trapped in the sea and unable to go ashore, it is willing to fill the seabed with farms. Those who harm our three clans will surely pay with their blood."
At this point, the azure phoenix bowed its head: "Young friend Yuan Yi has done a great favor for my clan, and my phoenix clan is willing to serve you like a qilin."
It was as if the scene was being replayed; the last time someone made this gesture was an elder of the Qilin clan.
"No, no, you mustn't!" Yuan Yi quickly helped Phoenix up.
Others may not know, but she herself is not even aware of her own limitations.
She was just an ordinary game designer whose initial motivation for making games was simply because she enjoyed it and wanted to ease her physical burden. Although she inadvertently helped Phoenix and Qilin alleviate the burden of the tribulation energy, it was merely a coincidence.
Rahu's scheme was merely intended to protect the earth's veins. She truly lacked the ability to command both the Qilin and the Phoenix.
Phoenix smiled and said, "Young friend, there's no need to belittle yourself. The clan leader has already told us that what you did was truly out of great compassion. If you ever need anything in the future, just come to our three clans." As she spoke, Phoenix also included the dragon clan, whom Yuan Yi had never met before.
Yuan Yi converted it into a single amount, which meant that the three clans owed him a favor, and he could ask them to help him with something, which relieved him.
After all, all she knows is playing games and manipulating the earth's veins; her cultivation is practically nonexistent. Yet she dares to challenge the three races that dominated the prehistoric world hundreds of years ago—that's truly outrageous.
Yuan Yi nodded, "Then I'll be troubling you in the future." After all, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and she would still need to ask someone to promote the game that accumulates merit and golden light in her hands. Wouldn't that be perfect for the three clans?
Having thought things through, Yuan Yi felt much better, and a smile returned to his face. Seeing the two chatting happily, Tong Tian, who was next to me, also sheathed his sword and collected another round of vegetables while the two weren't paying attention.
Yuan Yi instructed Phoenix: "Please have the Phoenix Clan help me find someone in this western region, someone whose cultivation is above the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, and who is not of demon or beast origin. This person will be the key to capturing the little thief."
"No problem, I'll mobilize all the birds in the sky to search together." The phoenix said confidently.
After the two finished speaking, the phoenix remained motionless, its eyes occasionally glancing at Yuan Yi and then at Tong Tian.
Yuan Yi carefully put away the belongings of the three clan leaders. Seeing that Phoenix looked troubled, he casually asked, "Is there anything the elder has not yet instructed?"
Phoenix stammered, opening and closing her mouth repeatedly before finally closing her eyes and speaking rapidly: "The clan leader also instructed that our clan's young master be entrusted to you and your companions. From now on, the young master will have no further connection with the Phoenix clan."
After saying this, the phoenix flew westward, leaving behind two round white eggs where it had stood. A voice echoed from afar in the air.
"The clan chief also said that we should just keep the eggs and leave the rest to our discretion, young friend."
Before the words were finished, the phoenix's figure disappeared into the horizon. Only Tongtian and Yuanyi remained in the same spot, staring at each other at the two egg-shaped objects on the ground.
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Author's Note: Azure Phoenix: How could you do such a thing? What about the reputation of the Phoenix Clan? But this is the Clan Chief's order. [Delaying time][Looking left and right][Really can't delay any longer][Closes eyes and steels heart][Speaks extremely fast][Runs away after speaking] [Pitiful]
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