Chapter 132: Chaos and chaos. Ganmu offered sacrifice to the immortal body. Phoenix actually bowed its head and...
Two months ago, in the underworld.
"Little Sacred Tree, you don't need to be so wary of me."
Hearing a rising voice, Gu Congxing turned to look at the gorgeous man beside him and sighed softly.
"Phoenix, you insist on me following you to the lower realm. What exactly is your intention?"
"Of course it's good news." Phoenix smiled wickedly. "Little Sacred Tree, you originally wanted to follow Lu Wu to the lower realm, didn't you? He refused to take you, so I'll take you, and you won't have to fight or take any risks. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"
Gu Congxing paused slightly, frowned, and said, "Even so..."
"Hey, now that you're here, why are you still so concerned?" The phoenix leaned closer, its golden earrings swaying slightly. "Don't tell me you don't trust me? Do I look that bad?"
Gu Congxing: "..." Doesn't it look alike?!
He looked at Fenghuang with a wary look, but Fenghuang seemed to be amused and laughed out loud, then burst into laughter.
What a strange guy.
Gu Congxing silently took a step back, but Fenghuang pulled him back, wiping away the tears of laughter from the corners of her eyes. "Don't leave yet, little sacred tree. Why don't you come with me to stroll around this palace mall? If you want to leave then, I won't stop you."
He said this sincerely. Gu Congxing thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Anyway, he also wanted to watch the battle between Lu Wu and Fu Chu in the human world without having to return to the heaven.
Entering the palace mall, he was greeted by scenes of opulence and splendor, and the sounds of lively conversation and laughter. Fenghuang led him into a tall building, where a banquet was in full swing, accompanied by the clamor of orchestral music and the deafening roar of drums.
Gu Congxing was infected by this warm scene. He saw the gauze curtains fluttering, the colorful lights shining brightly, and a beautiful woman dancing barefoot on the drum. He was stunned for a moment.
“Puff.”
A soft laugh came from his ear. Gu Congxing looked over with puffed cheeks, and saw Fenghuang waving her hands and saying, "Ah, don't get me wrong, I'm not laughing at you, I just think you look so cute."
"Varied--?"
"Lord Sidan!"
Gu Congxing's voice was suddenly interrupted. It turned out that a musician discovered the two of them and ran over in surprise.
His voice also attracted the attention of others. In just a moment, the musicians, dancers and others came one after another and surrounded the phoenix.
After listening to what they said, Gu Congxing realized that Fenghuang was the person in charge of this high-rise building and also the person with the most superb folk art here. People respect him as the "Music Saint".
Gu Congxing showed a look of doubt, then he saw Fenghuang wink at him and said with a smile: "In that case, why not let me sing a song for you."
He leaped forward, his maple-red robes fluttering in the wind, and he landed on the lotus platform. He summoned a flute and played it leisurely.
The sound of the flute was clear and melodious, sometimes high-pitched and loud, sometimes low and gentle, making everyone in the attic hold their breath and just stare at him quietly.
The same is true for Gu Congxing.
Fenghuang usually looks frivolous and unrestrained, but the picture of Nanyue playing the flute has a sense of detachment from the world.
And it was clearly joyful, so why did he play it so sadly?
Endless sorrow and pain, unfulfilled ambition, are all expressed in the sound of the flute...
Gu Congxing didn't realize that his expression was moved and his black eyes were moist.
After the song ended, cheers were heard everywhere, but Fenghuang's gaze passed through the crowd and looked directly at Gu Congxing.
He smiled proudly and smugly, "I have a guest, playing the harp and the flute. Little sacred tree, is this music pleasing to your ears?"
Gu Congxing cleared his throat, looked away, and hid the tears in his eyes.
"Indeed... not bad." He shouldn't have noticed his expression, right?
Phoenix was originally smiling meaninglessly, but was stunned to see him like this, staring at him silently for a long time.
From then on, they wandered around the city, and Gu Congxing gradually became familiar with the others. Sometimes when the banquet was at its peak and the aroma of wine filled the air, he would be surrounded by musicians and pushed onto the dance floor to dance with them.
During these dreamlike days, he and Phoenix became more and more familiar with each other.
Once, he got drunk and ran outside the city, transforming into his original tree form. The phoenix, which had been rushing out of the city to look for him, saw him like this and instead of waking him up, it transformed itself into a bird form and perched in the tree canopy.
When he woke up, Gu Congxing was very surprised, and Fenghuang was also surprised.
"Xidan is in a state of turmoil, and the Heavenly Court is in turmoil. I haven't been able to sleep peacefully for a long time..." He looked at Gu Congxing. Although his hair was disheveled and he no longer looked as gorgeous as before, his smile was very sincere. "Little Divine Tree, you are truly a treasure."
Originally, Gu Congxing was not used to letting the phoenix roost in the tree, but after it happened many times, he just let it go.
However, even though he was here, he never let go of the white shadow in his heart.
After spending nearly two weeks in the city, the battle at Buzhou Mountain raged, drums beating to the heavens. Gu Congxing found Fenghuang and said, "Fenghuang, I need to go find Lu Wu."
He thought Fenghuang would be angry or refuse, but unexpectedly he agreed happily.
"It just so happens that I want to go too. I heard that the Human Emperor has received the help of the Immortal Lord and is certain to win. He wants me to show up as an auspicious sign."
So they set out together and headed east.
When Gu Congxing arrived, he saw from afar Lu Wu's awe-inspiring power, which in one fell swoop injected the power of the brand into Fu Chu's body. Other immortal soldiers and generals also rushed forward and subdued him completely.
Sure enough... Lu Wu didn't kill it!
The rumors he had heard before were proven false. He was about to fly down when he was stopped by the phoenix.
He always smiled calmly, but the curve of his lips at this moment seemed forced.
"I know I can't stop you... but the Human Emperor Celebration requires a phoenix dancing in the sky, and I can't accomplish it alone."
He stared at Gu Congxing and said earnestly, "Ganmu, will you dance with me for the last time?"
There was a hint of moisture in those red eyes. Gu Congxing was silent for a moment and nodded in agreement.
This is the last song...it can be considered a conclusion.
During the celebration, the Emperor of Humanity offered sacrifices and the people cheered. Gu Congxing, carried by a phoenix, soared above the nine heavens. His body moved with his heart, his feathers dancing, and his eyes reflected the circling figure of the phoenix.
The drum beats became more and more rapid, and he and the phoenix spun with the music, flying close to each other, only a few inches away. At this moment, the phoenix suddenly transformed into a human body.
He was dressed in auspicious attire, his eyes blazing and intimidating. "I originally just wanted to snatch you away so I could sit on the throne of God, but I never imagined that I would be the first to fall..."
"Little sacred tree, I really can't let go."
"Since there's someone standing between us, I'll comply with the other Immortal Lords' wishes and get rid of him. Then... you should be able to go to Xidan with me, right?"
Gu Congxing was startled and immediately stepped back, saying quickly, "Phoenix!? What do you mean—huh?!"
Phoenix actually hugged him in her arms in an instant, bent down, and kissed his lips!
Gu Congxing immediately turned his head, and the warm and soft feeling fell on his cheek.
And at this moment, he felt a strong and tangible gaze, as if it was going to pierce through him!
He immediately looked down, only to meet a pair of dark, surging golden eyes.
It’s Lu Wu!!
A strong murderous aura burst out from his body, and his immortal power surged like a hurricane. In the blink of an eye, he had flown to the side of the two people. The silver spear flashed with cold light and pierced directly into the chest of the Phoenix!
“Swish——”
The jade bone flute flew out with a clang, unexpectedly transforming into a long sword in an instant to block the fatal blow. Phoenix's eyes darkened slightly, and he turned around to protect Gu Congxing behind him. The long sword pierced through the air and collided with the silver spear, exploding with a violent spiritual wave!
Gu Congxing was horrified. He was about to try to stop them, but was suddenly pushed back by two streams of immortal power and landed steadily on a mountain peak a hundred miles away.
"boom!!"
Two long shadows, one red and one white, crossed each other like lightning, causing turbulence wherever they passed, and actually attracted dark clouds!
“Lu Wu…!”
Lu Wu was always awe-inspiring, calm, and composed. He fulfilled his duties as the God of Kunlun Mountain and rarely lost his composure. Gu Congxing was accustomed to his serious demeanor, and the occasional chuckle would make him leap for joy.
In thousands of years, he had never seen Lu Wu attack the enemy so desperately!
“Click—”
During the fight, a sword flash was deflected by the spear and hit the slope of the mountain. In an instant, smoke and dust rose up, the top of the mountain suddenly collapsed, and rocks rolled down!
The crowd below suddenly changed color and ran away in panic. Gu Congxing frowned, and his immortal power surged throughout his body. He had formed a vine barrier to hold the rocks firmly in place!
"Ganmu!"
A cry was heard from afar, and in the next moment a stream of immortal power shot out, turning the broken rocks into powder.
Gu Congxing turned around and saw that the person who came was Kaiming!
"Enlightened? What brings you here?"
"Ganmu—! You're not hurt, are you?" Kaiming had already reached his side and looked him over carefully before continuing, "I sensed an unusual movement at the source of the branding power... It's Lord Luwu. His immortal essence is unstable!"
"What did you say?!"
Gu Congxing's eyes suddenly widened. He propped himself up and grabbed Kaiming's arm, saying quickly, "Lu Wu is still fighting, evenly matched with Fenghuang. How could his immortal essence be unstable?"
Kaiming raised his head and glanced at the figures fighting to the death in the distant sky, and a gloomy look appeared on his handsome face.
"The power of branding... although it appears to be an unparalleled technique, it has a fatal flaw - each time it is cast, the caster's own immortal essence is consumed!"
"Lord Luwu has strong immortal power, and he can only use the brand four times. This battle with Fu Chu also seriously injured his immortal body and depleted his immortal essence!"
Gu Congxing felt as if a bucket of ice water was poured over his head, and he stood there stiffly.
So that's why Lu Wu hadn't wanted him to come to the lower realm with him before! What a brutal, bloody, and cruel person! All he wanted was to avoid showing his vulnerable side in front of him!
He clenched his teeth and his whole body was shaking uncontrollably.
No, this can't be done. He has to fight alongside Lu Wu!
At this moment, something was suddenly stuffed into his arms. He lowered his head and saw that it was a glittering tiger talisman.
Kaiming's expression was quite complicated, but his tone was hurried: "This item is Lord Luwu's personal magic weapon, and it is also a symbol of his status as a supreme god... Before he left, he asked me to give this item to you if he didn't return."
Gu Congxing's hands holding the tiger talisman trembled violently.
"My Lord also told me to take good care of you, but I failed to live up to his expectations. Ganmu, you just stay here and I will go and lend him a hand!"
Before he finished speaking, Kaiming had already swept into the air like a bolt of lightning.
"Lu Wu——"
How could Gu Congxing stay here obediently as he said? He immediately flew up, and when he passed the top of Buzhou Mountain, he suddenly saw a familiar figure in his sight.
Is that...Emperor Nanyang?
He always looked majestic with people following him everywhere, but now he was alone. After looking around, he carefully summoned the black iron magic weapon.
Gu Congxing concentrated his mind and held his breath, but saw that he actually activated the black iron tower and suddenly released Fu Chu who was suppressed inside!
"roar--!"
The frenzied Fu Chu was running in the air, his eyes full of murderous intent and hatred!
Gu Congxing looked at the figure of Emperor Nanyang in disbelief as he disappeared on the spot, and in just a moment he understood everything!
The Immortal Lord that Phoenix had mentioned unintentionally before... was clearly the Emperor of Nanyang!
No wonder he reported Lu Wu's military exploits to the Jade Emperor truthfully last time and lured him into this battle. It was originally to leave him no chance to breathe and force him to use all the power of the brand!
While Lu Wu was fighting with Feng Huang, he released Fu Chu, clearly intending to kill Lu Wu!
Gu Congxing's eyes were wide open with anger. He clenched his fists and suddenly felt two fierce divine powers.
He looked in astonishment. The two beams of light, one black and one red, were clearly the Tengu and the drum!
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Dark clouds rolled and thunder roared. Lu Wu and Kaiming joined forces to force the phoenix back, but suddenly they noticed something unusual happening behind them!
Lu Wu looked back with his eyes suddenly wide open!
At this time, the Heavenly Dog came from the west, looking like a running star, with blazing light reaching the sky.
Fu Chu came from the foot of Buzhou Mountain, its whole body was white, and its waves were surging.
The drum soared into the sky from the northern demonic territory, and the red dragon body circled and flew straight towards the god Luwu!
Three rays of light, crimson, silver and red, came towards them, Lu Wu was shocked and Fenghuang was ecstatic!
"Lu Wu! Don't blame me. I'm not the only one who wants your head!" Phoenix wiped the blood from his jaw and grinned wildly. "Don't worry, after you die, I will take over your position as a god among the divine beasts! Gan Mu will also join me!"
The air around Lu Wu suddenly turned cold, but Fenghuang laughed even more crazily.
"He is the immortal tree that has lived for thousands of years, and I am the phoenix that can be reborn from the dead. We are a perfect match, a bird and a tree. What does it have to do with you?!"
"You—are really courting death!"
Lu Wu roared angrily, his immortal power surged, and he raised his spear and stabbed it straight at the Phoenix's head, but at this moment three other forces suddenly came and forced him back!
Kaiming immediately raised his sword to resist, but he could only barely dispel it, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood!
The original two-on-one situation suddenly turned into four-on-two, and with the hatred in the past, he and Lu Wu... were forced into a desperate situation!
The immortal power in Lu Wu's body surged violently, rising like a wildfire, but when his eyes caught sight of something, his aura suddenly changed and he fell into silence and calm.
It's like the last moment of peace before the storm.
"enlightened."
A calling voice suddenly sounded, and Kaiming looked in surprise, only to see Lu Wu in front of him with a surging glow all over his body, his aura as calm as water, as if he was still the invincible leader of the divine beasts.
"You must seize the opportunity to leave later, and be sure to take Ganmu with you. He is already here."
"Lord Lu Wu——!"
"I will use the Sword of Kunlun to find a way out for you."
Kaiming was horrified and hissed, "Absolutely not! Your immortal essence is already depleted. Even if you summon the Kunlun Divine Sword, if the sword is attacked and damaged, your immortal essence will be shattered and reduced to ashes!"
But Lu Wu's whole body was suddenly covered with golden light, his silver hair was floating, and he suddenly broke through the barrier of the divine realm!
"No! My lord!!"
The Kunlun Sword emerges, its brilliance unmatched! Lu Wu unleashes a dazzling golden light that rips the heavens apart, colliding with the four figures with a bang!
For a moment, the earth shook and thunder roared!
"roar--!"
The four sacred beasts showed no fear and even transformed into their original forms, using their ultimate moves to attack Lu Wu!
The divine power collided and surged, and cracks appeared on the Kunlun sword!
"No--!!"
Kaiming's roar sounded, but at this moment, a bright green light flashed before the eyes of the divine beasts.
"Lu Wu, I won't let you die."
The young man's voice was very soft, but it made Lu Wu and Fenghuang hold their breath for a moment!
Gu Congxing was suspended in the air, his empty clothes fluttering in the wind, and his immortal body had actually become gradually transparent!
"Ganmu! Ganmu! What are you doing!? Stop it! Ganmu——!" The sound of the Phoenix crying blood continued to ring out. He immediately withdrew his divine power and shouted to the three divine beasts beside him, "Stop! Stop it!"
Lu Wu looked at Gu Congxing's gradually dissipating divine power, his expression was blank, but he regained his consciousness in an instant and immediately pounced on him!
But just as he touched the boy's clothes, he heard him chuckle.
"Although I am a sacred tree, I can offer my body as a sacrifice, and I can also transform it into the body of the Kunlun Sword."
“No! No! No—!!”
"The man behind this is Emperor Nanyang... Lu Wu, don't be sad, I am the immortal tree... I will come back——"
"No! Ganmu! Don't-!"
The heart-wrenching roar resounded through the sky, but it could not stop the bright light from suddenly dispersing, like broken stars floating!
"No--!!!"
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