445: Galaxy Road

The Kongtong Seal vibrated slightly in Ye Xuan's hand, its flowing multi-colored light reflecting the starlit river on the ceiling of the hall.

Innumerable stardust, as if summoned, converged into a brilliant path leading to an unknown depth.

"This starlit river is the true path to the Phoenix Clan, and also the way to leave the Undying Volcano."

Huang Li gazed at the starlit river, complex emotions flickering in her eyes.

"For ten thousand years, besides Vermilion Bird Sister, no one else has walked this path. There was a time when our clansmen all dreamed of walking the path of the starlit river and leaving the Undying Volcano, but..."

Huang Li sighed, the rest of her words unsaid.

"Don't think about those things anymore. What's left of the Phoenix Clan is more important now. Besides, those people are already dead, and those who remain will become better under your leadership."

Yue Xuan said, comforting Huang Li.

Tang Linglong curiously reached out to touch the stardust, her fingertips immediately glowing with silver light: "What a peculiar feeling. This starlit river doesn't seem to be light, but rather a tangible object."

Fire Linger pursed her lips, then glanced at Ye Xuan.

"Are we really going over there?"

For some reason, Fire Linger felt a sense of unease in her heart.

Ye Xuan gripped the Kongtong Seal, feeling the warm fluctuations emanating from it: "Since this is Tai Hao's arrangement, then let's go and see."

Ye Xuan glanced at everyone, then led the way. The three women exchanged a look and followed closely behind.

The scenery within the starlit river was beyond imagination. Around them, it was no longer cold stars, but like the long river of time, where glimpses of ancient battlefields floated past.

"This river of time and space records the entire history of the Phoenix Clan."

Yue Xuan said softly: "Tai Hao, with his supreme Divine Ability, materialized the Phoenix Clan's long river of time here back then."

As she spoke, a particularly bright stream of stardust flowed past, revealing a scene that moved Huang Li.

It was a scene of Vermilion Bird and Candle Dragon traveling hand in hand within the starlit river. Although both had injuries, their eyes held only each other.

Seeing this scene, Huang Li couldn't help but tear up.

After all, she hadn't seen Vermilion Bird for a long time.

Fire Linger also felt a touch of envy watching this scene. She glanced at Ye Xuan, her eyes filled with an unyielding tenderness.

As everyone continued to move forward.

Passing through the last section of the starlit path, the scene before them astonished everyone.

It was a world enveloped in multi-colored flames, with countless Phoenixes flying in the sky.

But contrary to expectations, most of these Phoenixes had broken wings and looked dispirited.

The ground was covered in cracks, and collapsed nests could be seen everywhere.

"That is the true ancestral land of the Phoenix Clan, the core of the Undying Volcano."

"How can it be so dilapidated?"

Everyone was somewhat surprised by this scene.

After all, it was the Phoenix Clan's dwelling place. Although the Undying Volcano was a prison, it was also the Phoenix Clan's ancestral land. Even if it wasn't a fairyland, it should at least be a spiritual blessed land.

But now it was in such a state of disrepair, which was truly astonishing.

"This..."

Huang Li, looking at this scene, was speechless for a long time.

Several young Phoenixes noticed the strangers and hid in a panic.

The older Phoenix clansmen cautiously surrounded them, but when they saw Huang Li, they all showed expressions of disbelief.

"Huang Li? Aren't you dead?"

"You still have the ancestor's aura! How is this possible!"

An old man tottered forward, looking at Huang Li: "Princess, is it really you?"

Huang Li nodded tearfully: "Elder Feng Yuan, I'm back."

Elder Feng Yuan back then held a high position within the Phoenix Clan. He was so spirited and proud. Although old, he was powerful.

But now, Feng Yuan looked utterly frail and withered, as if he could perish at any moment, how tragic.

"Princess, it's truly wonderful that you can return, but..."

Elder Feng Yuan sighed, for the current situation of the Phoenix Clan was indeed quite dire.

"Elder Feng Yuan, what is the situation of the Phoenix Clan now?"

Huang Li asked Feng Yuan anxiously.

"It's like this..."

Through Elder Feng Yuan's narration, everyone finally understood the tragic plight of the Phoenix Clan.

Since the Heavenly Punishment intensified, fewer and fewer new Phoenixes were born, and existing Phoenixes were rapidly weakening.

Huang Tian took away all the elites of the clan, leaving behind only the old, weak, sick, and disabled.

If Huang Li hadn't come, they might have perished on their own.

Now, the clan had fewer than three hundred members, and the strongest were only a few Quasi-Emperors. This level was simply unworthy of being called the Phoenix God Race.

If not for the Nirvana Fire seed left by the ancestor, they would have probably already been annihilated.

Huang Li looked at the young children with a pained heart.

"I came back too late."

"No, not too late. I feel the ancestor's aura. Huang Li, only you can save the Phoenix Clan now."

Elder Feng Yuan pleaded, grasping Huang Li's hand.

"Don't worry, Elder Feng Yuan."

Huang Li nodded.

She transformed into a multi-colored Phoenix and flew towards the Central Heavenly Divine Hall.

"All clansmen, come to the Phoenix Altar!"

The ancestor's aura swept across the entire clan. All Phoenixes, young and old, struggled to fly over.

When they saw Huang Li's true ancestral form, they all cried out in excitement.

"From today onwards, I will lead the Phoenix Clan again in the name of the ancestor! And Ye Xuan, by my side, is the Heavenly Dao Dominator. The Phoenix Clan shall swear to follow him to the death."

Huang Li's voice echoed throughout the clan.

Gasps arose from the crowd, but more was suspicion.

A young Phoenix with broken wings sneered: "Heavenly Dao Dominator? I'm afraid it's just another one who wants to exploit us!"

"Exactly, Heavenly Dao Dominator. If there really was a Heavenly Dao Dominator, why would he suddenly come to the Undying Volcano?"

"He's probably here to scheme against us, thinking that the Phoenix Clan is about to perish and wanting to gain some benefits."

Everyone started discussing.

They harbored great suspicion about Ye Xuan's identity.

After all, if such a person as the Heavenly Dao Dominator could truly appear, then their Heavenly Punishment would be lifted.

But the current Phoenix Clan had long lost its former glory.

Even if they submitted, what benefits could it bring?

Perhaps he was just a swindler, wanting to drain their last treasures.

"You, how dare you!"

Huang Li was furious upon hearing these words.

She had witnessed Ye Xuan's strength firsthand.

With a raise of his hand, he could create everything, and even resurrected her.

All these powers were things that only a Heavenly Dao Dominator could accomplish.

If such a person were a swindler, then how could anyone else live?

"Huang Li, calm your anger. The clansmen simply dare not hope anymore. For so many years, we have almost despaired."

Elder Feng Yuan, seeing Huang Li's anger, quickly spoke.

As an Elder of the Phoenix Clan, although he was old and frail, his eyesight was still sharp. Ye Xuan was no Mortal.

Although his power was contained within him, showing no discernible Realm.

But his entire demeanor revealed his extraordinary nature.