181: Shadows of Ruins, Flames of War in the Eastern Regions

Deep within Qiwu Valley, the Nanming Li Fire burned fiercely, illuminating the rock walls as if it were broad daylight.

Lin Xuan held the sin-slaying ancient sword, his Qi and blood surging like a Dragon throughout his body as he stood in a standoff with the Phoenix remnant shadow beside the nirvana flower.

Su Wanqing, Qu Feiyan, and Gongsun Yu each occupied a position, their auras subtly connecting with Lin Xuan's.

After successive fierce battles, not only had their cultivation improved, but their tacit understanding had also reached the Realm of telepathic connection.

"Human, you possess the aura of the Primordial, and you also have a fated connection with the Phoenix."

The Phoenix remnant shadow suddenly spoke, its voice like an ancient bell tolling, "I can bestow this nirvana flower upon you."

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Conditions?"

"If one day you ascend to the pinnacle of the Dao, please leave a glimmer of hope for my Phoenix clan."

The Phoenix remnant shadow's voice carried an indescribable sense of vicissitudes, "The great calamity is approaching; even I cannot see through the fog of the future."

Lin Xuan nodded solemnly: "If that day truly comes, I will certainly not fail your trust."

The Phoenix remnant shadow let out a long cry, and the nirvana flower drifted gently into Lin Xuan's hand.

At the same time, it transformed into a streak of light and merged into the space between Lin Xuan's brows:

【Obtained Phoenix Clan Blessing: Nirvana Fire (Elementary)】

【Effect: Can trigger one Nirvana Rebirth when heavily injured, restoring all status】

Just as everyone was preparing to leave, the black token in Lin Xuan's embrace suddenly vibrated violently.

A dark light flashed, and everyone felt the world spinning; when they opened their eyes again, they had appeared in a mountain forest on the border of the Eastern Region.

"This is... space teleportation?" Surprise flashed in Qu Feiyan's beautiful eyes.

Lin Xuan's expression was grave: "It seems this token is even more mysterious than we imagined. Let's return to Tianshu City first; refining the nirvana phoenix blood pill is the priority."

Three days later, Listening to Bamboo Pavilion in Tianshu City.

Lin Xuan opened layers of Restrictions in the secret chamber and took out the Phoenix Blood Ancient Vine, the nirvana flower, and dozens of auxiliary spiritual materials.

He took a deep breath and summoned the "Nine-Turn Pill Furnace" obtained from the System's return.

"System, assist in refining the nirvana phoenix blood pill."

【Ding! Activating Alchemy assistance System】

【Detected that the Host possesses a Phoenix Blood Ancient Vine (juvenile intelligence); it is recommended to communicate with your mind to improve the quality of the Medicinal Pill】

Lin Xuan separated a wisp of Divine Sense and gently touched the sleeping vine sprout within the System space.

The little vine sprout swayed happily, voluntarily separating a wisp of its Origin aura.

At the same time, the nirvana flower slowly bloomed in the Pill Furnace fire, and seven-colored rays of light illuminated the entire secret chamber, making it look like a dream.

Eighty-one pill incantations were cast, and bursts of Phoenix cries echoed from the Pill Furnace.

When the final incantation fell, the furnace lid opened with a boom, and three Medicinal Pills the size of dragon eyes, with Phoenix patterns on their surfaces, shot into the sky!

【nirvana phoenix blood pill (Top-grade) × 3】

【Effect: Purifies Bloodline hidden dangers, improves Bloodline quality, contains immense vitality】

Lin Xuan let out a long sigh of relief and handed one of them to Qu Feiyan, who had been waiting outside for a long time.

Qu Feiyan took the Medicinal Pill, her charming eyes shimmering with moisture: "Lin Xuan..." A thousand words were left unspoken.

The moment she consumed the Medicinal Pill, a brilliant blood-red light erupted around her, and a pure, flawless blood lotus slowly bloomed above her head.

The violent aura originally hidden deep within her Bloodline was completely purified, and her cultivation actually broke through directly to the Golden Core Peak!

"How do you feel?" Lin Xuan asked with concern.

Qu Feiyan smiled sweetly, then suddenly leaned forward and lightly tapped his lips: "Never felt better."

Just then, Su Wanqing walked in quickly: "Lin Xuan, something happened. The Guixu Cult raided the Medicine King Sect, and Daoist Master Miao Dan is heavily injured!"

Lin Xuan's expression changed: "When did this happen?"

"While we were in Qiwu Valley." Su Wanqing's expression was grave, "And... they are looking for something."

Suddenly, the entire Listening to Bamboo Pavilion vibrated violently. A cold voice echoed in the air:

"Found you... Inheritor of the Primordial Legacy!"

The roof of the secret chamber shattered with a boom, and three figures shrouded in black robes stood in the air, their powerful auras locking onto Lin Xuan.

The leader held an ancient bronze mirror, which was reflecting the black token in Lin Xuan's hand.

"Hand over the 'netherworld token', and I will spare your life!"

Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. He finally understood that the Guixu Cult was stirring up a bloody storm in the Eastern Region, and their true target was actually this token he had obtained by accident!

"Form the formation!" Lin Xuan shouted, the sin-slaying ancient sword already in hand.

Su Wanqing drew her frost silence sword, and the Taiyin Sword Domain instantly expanded. Qu Feiyan's blood lotus bloomed, and Gongsun Yu's thunder energy roared. The three women each unleashed their strengths, perfectly merging with Lin Xuan's aura.

The great battle was on the verge of breaking out!

【Detected Guixu Cult high-Rank Cultivators × 3】

【Cultivation: Early Nascent Soul Stage × 2, Middle Nascent Soul Stage × 1】

【Danger Rank: Extremely High】

【Suggestion: Use Nirvana Fire to forcibly promote to the Nascent Soul Realm】

A flash of determination crossed Lin Xuan's eyes. What was meant to come had finally arrived.