bookbashuk Chapter 67 Two Divine Eggs
Chapter 67 Two Divine Eggs
Chapter 67 Two Divine Eggs
Upon entering the deepest part of the immortal volcano, the scenery changes dramatically once again.
There were no more open flames; only thick, dark purple magma, as thick as mercury, flowed slowly. In the void, every inch of air bore the weight of billions of tons, originating from the earth's veins in the southern part of the primordial land.
At the center of that lava lake stood an altar constructed from countless withered yet immortal phoenix trees. Upon the altar, countless dark red chains, formed from karma and earth fire, crisscrossed the void, weaving together into a vast net of magic.
At the center of the French Open, a seven-colored divine phoenix, barely clinging to life, is imprisoned.
Its once sky-covering wings have long lost their former splendor, each feather now shrouded in heavy karmic black energy. Its eyes are tightly closed, and only the slight rise and fall of its chest proves that this former overlord of the primordial world still has a glimmer of hope.
Yuanhuang!
This supreme being, who once ruled over all the birds of the heavens alongside the Ancestral Dragon and the First Qilin, is now suffering endless torment from the earth's fire, using his broken body as a pillar to repay the eternal karma for the Phoenix Clan.
"Ancestor—" Zhuque's eyes reddened slightly, and she stopped a hundred miles away from the altar, unable to move forward any further.
Kunpeng slowly walked forward, looking at the desolate scene, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "The former overlord has fallen to such a state. The Dragon-Han Calamity is truly cruel. Under the Heavenly Dao, even a Primordial Being, if one does not understand the will of Heaven, is nothing more than a slag in the great furnace of this world."
Upon hearing Kunpeng's voice, the seven-colored divine phoenix, which had been asleep for countless eons, trembled slightly and slowly opened its eyes a crack.
What kind of eyes were those?
Exhausted, desolate, yet imbued with a profound understanding born from having endured countless trials.
Yuanhuang's gaze fell on Kunpeng. Although his aura was weak, the majesty of a superior ingrained in his bones had not dissipated. She noticed the purple-gold wheel of merit behind Kunpeng's head, as well as the hidden power on his body that made her feel a chill.
"Bei Ming—Kunpeng?" Yuan Huang's voice, like tattered silk, trailed off intermittently in the void, "Why—have you come here?"
Her gaze shifted downwards, to the area below the abdomen pierced by iron chains, where two divine eggs, each the size of a millstone, were tightly protected.
One coin emanates five colors of light: blue, yellow, red, white, and black, flowing endlessly, representing the five elements in constant flux; the other is entwined with black and white energies, like the yin and yang of Tai Chi, representing the primordial chaos before creation.
Sensing Kunpeng's gaze falling on the two eggs, Yuanhuang's previously lifeless aura suddenly surged, a frenzied protectiveness of a dying old beast.
"No matter who you are—if you dare to harm my child, I will risk the collapse of the southern ley lines to perish with you!"
Facing the dying threat of this Quasi-Saint peak, Kunpeng remained unfazed and simply said, "Yuanhuang, I will get straight to the point."
"You suppressed the subterranean fire; your merit and karma are balanced. As long as the Heavenly Dao persists, you will never escape. Now, the great calamity of the Lich King has begun, and both the Heavenly Court and the Lich Clan are watching you ancient remnants. Do you think that this Vermilion Bird alone can protect the last bloodline of your Phoenix Clan?"
Yuan Huang's breath hitched, and the wariness in her eyes turned into a deep bitterness.
"Demon Ancestor—what do you want? The Phoenix Clan is now nothing but scorched earth, devoid of anything of value."
Kunpeng pointed at the two divine eggs: "These two have excellent origins, but because they bear your karma, they cannot take human form in this lifeless volcano. I want them to join my Beiming Sect and be personally trained by me."
"Furthermore, the Phoenix Clan must obey my orders and be incorporated into my Demon Sect. Of course, you do not need to serve in the Thirty-Three Heavens; you only need to guard this gate for me in the southern sky."
"How dare you!" Zhuque shouted angrily from the side.
Yuan Huang waved her hand, stopping Zhu Que. She looked at Kun Peng, her voice hoarse: "Join your sect? What can you give them? What can you give the Phoenix Clan?"
"What I can give them is the right to live, and—the opportunity to attain enlightenment."
Kunpeng stopped wasting words. He knew that only by demonstrating his strength could he gain an equal dialogue with such a powerful figure.
"The Thirty-Six Heavens, Evolution!"
The acupoints around Kunpeng's body lit up, and thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls appeared out of thin air, transforming into thirty-six vast phantom worlds.
"Suck it!"
With a wave of his hand, the raging magma beneath the altar, which had tormented Yuan Huang for countless years, suddenly transformed into thirty-six fire dragons, as if commanded by a higher authority, and surged wildly into the myriad worlds.
The originally violent fire elemental power, after entering the myriad worlds, was measured by the Qiankun Ruler and regulated by the Five Elements Fruit Tree, and was transformed into the nutrients needed to open up the world.
In the blink of an eye, the pressure on Yuan Huang's body lessened by more than 30%!
But it's not over yet.
"Golden Wheel of Merit, grant amnesty!"
A ray of divine light flew out from the purple-gold halo behind Kunpeng's head. The light was peaceful and sacred, and landed on the wounds of Yuanhuang that were bound by chains of karma.
"Sizzle"
As the black smoke dissipated, the karmic burdens that had caused Yuan Huang excruciating pain temporarily receded before the Holy Master's merits.
"Although I am bound by the laws of Heaven and cannot release you, I can use the power of this Golden Wheel of Merit to quell your karmic fire."
Kunpeng stared directly at Yuanhuang, "As long as I remain in power, this karma will not be able to corrupt your true spirit. You will not have to suffer the torment of burning your body day and night; you only need to sleep in this altar and nurture your primordial spirit."
Yuan Huang's eyes opened completely.
Looking at the man before her, a storm raged within her.
They can transform earth fire for their own use and suppress karma with merit. Even Hongjun back then might not have been able to do such things so effortlessly.
"good----"
Yuanhuang finally loosened the wings protecting the divine eggs. "As long as you can ensure their growth and prevent the Phoenix Clan from perishing—I will sell my remaining life to you."
A satisfied smile appeared on Kunpeng's lips.
He strode forward and came to the two divine eggs.
"Since you're going to get started, then make your debut as soon as possible."
He took out the jade bottle and dripped a drop of the Three Lights Divine Water onto each of the two divine eggs.
When this miraculous medicine of creation entered, the incubation process, which had been stalled due to damage to the life force, was instantly ignited!
"Snap—"
The five-colored divine egg on the left was the first to crack open.
In an instant, five beams of divine light—blue, yellow, red, white, and black—soared into the sky. These beams were extremely sharp and possessed an unparalleled power that could sweep away all things and capture everything.
As the light faded, a young man dressed in five-colored feather robes, with an aloof and cold expression, appeared. Although he was only a Golden Immortal, his pride and arrogance rivaled that of Yuan Huang back then.
Immediately afterwards, the divine egg on the right exploded.
The yin and yang energies transformed into two giant dragons that coiled around each other. From between them emerged a young man clad in golden armor with eyes like an eagle. He had wings on his back, and when his wings flapped, the space seemed to shatter.
It was none other than the famous Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc in later generations!
As soon as the two sons were born, they instinctively wanted to find their mother, but the moment they saw the Kunpeng, they were overwhelmed by a majesty from the depths of their souls.
"This is the Northern Underworld Demon Ancestor, and also your future master. Quickly pay your respects!" Yuan Huang's hoarse voice carried an undeniable authority.
The two boys exchanged a glance. Although they were naturally arrogant, they sensed that it was the person in front of them who had saved them with that divine water.
"Kong Xuan greets Master!"
"Dapeng greets Master!"
The two boys knelt down together, their childish voices revealing a spirit of defiance.
Looking at the two unparalleled pieces of jade before him, Kunpeng couldn't help but burst into laughter, his voice echoing like a volcano: "Good! Good! Good!"
"Kong Xuan, the five-colored divine light emanating from you is the essence of the five elements from heaven. As long as you cultivate diligently, you will surely have a place below the level of a sage in the future!"
A glint flashed in Kunpeng's eyes, and he began to plan in his mind how to verify the five-colored divine light with his five-element fruit tree.
He helped Kong Xuan up, then looked at Dapeng: "Dapeng, you inherit the Yin and Yang, and also possess the Law of Speed, making you perfectly suited to my mantle. From now on, you will return to the Northern Underworld with me, and I will pass on the title of the Ultimate Speed of Heaven and Earth to you!"