115: Chapter 115 Arrival at the Phoenix Nest: The temperature here is a bit too hot for my feet.

Under the crimson sky, heat waves rolled.

A massive black flying boat slowly passed through the clouds, carrying a terrifying sense of oppression from the Ancient Imperial Clan, and hovered at the mountainside of Undying Fire Mountain.

This was the core territory of the Divine Phoenix Clan. Not only was there no cool breeze around, but it was filled with extremely violent fire elements.

Looking as far as the eye could see, the mountains and fields were covered with ancient crimson Wutong trees burning with flames. What flowed on the ground was not clear stream water, but thick, golden-yellow magma.

"Sizzle..."

As soon as Xu Chen stepped out of the flying boat, he felt a scalding sensation from his boots, as if he had stepped on a red-hot iron plate.

"Good heavens."

Xu Chen waved his sleeve to prop up a transparent spiritual energy barrier, isolating the heat wave that was enough to instantly roast a mortal, and couldn't help but complain:

"Living in this place, do they really not need to drink herbal tea every day to lower their internal heat?"

"Humph, that's why I say that mixed-feathered chicken's brain doesn't work well."

Long Aoxue followed closely behind. Although she had changed back into a set of casual clothes convenient for movement, the arrogant aura belonging to a Dragon Empress carved into her bones had not diminished in the slightest.

She covered her nose with a handkerchief in disgust, fanning herself constantly with her other hand. Looking at the monotonous red around her, she curled her lips and said:

"Dry and parched, no taste at all. Not like our Dragon Palace, with deep sea blue, constant temperature for ten thousand years, and all kinds of glowing coral as decoration."

Speaking of this, she turned to look at Nangong Waner, her tone carrying a bit more concern:

"Sister Waner, your body is precious now, so you must stay close to husband. The fire poison in this place is very insidious, don't let it harm the fetal qi."

Nangong Waner nodded. Although she was a sword cultivator with a firm will, the extreme Yang environment of Undying Fire Mountain indeed made her feel a bit uncomfortable. She subconsciously leaned closer to Xu Chen, her palm gently protecting her lower abdomen.

"Let's go."

Xu Chen held one in each arm and walked towards the magnificent red-gold palace at the top of the mountain.

"Let's go see that Ice Flame Queen who our Empress Majesty 'can't stop thinking about'."

...

"Stop!"

Just as the three reached the palace square halfway up the mountain, several sharp sounds of breaking air suddenly rang out.

Eight female guards of the Divine Phoenix Clan, wearing Fire-feathered battle armor and with wings on their backs, descended from the sky. Their flaming spears crossed, blocking the trio's path.

"Divine Phoenix Clan forbidden land, before the Nirvana Palace, trespassers die!"

The leading female guard shouted sharply, her spear tip pointing directly at Xu Chen, who was walking in front, her brow full of vigilance and hostility.

However.

Before Xu Chen could speak, a cold laugh rang out first.

"Heh."

Long Aoxue let go of Xu Chen's arm and took a step forward. She crossed her arms, her chin slightly raised, and her silver vertical pupils revealed a domineering aura that looked down on the world as she looked coldly at the group of guards:

"What? Haven't been here for a few years, and you little gate-keeping birds don't even recognize this palace anymore?"

"Or did that woman Feng Jiuyou not teach you the rules?"

"You are..."

The guard leader froze for a moment. Her gaze fell on Long Aoxue's signature silver hair and dragon horns, her pupils shrinking suddenly, and her face turned pale instantly.

"Ancient Void Dragon... Dragon Emperor?!"

A person's name is like a tree's shadow.

As one of the only two female sovereigns in the Demon Realm and a sworn enemy of the Divine Phoenix Clan, Long Aoxue's fierce reputation within the Divine Phoenix Clan could stop a child's night crying.

"Since you recognize me, why haven't you gotten lost yet?"

Long Aoxue snorted coldly. Although her mid-stage Half-Saint pressure was not fully released, it was enough to make this group of guards, who were only in the Mighty Figure Realm, tremble.

"This..."

The guard leader looked troubled, cold sweat pouring down her forehead.

"Your Majesty Dragon Emperor, please appease your anger. It's just that the Clan Leader has ordered that she is in seclusion and won't see anyone lately..."

"Seclusion?"

A playful curve hooked at the corner of Long Aoxue's mouth, and her voice rose a few notches, clearly intended for the person inside to hear:

"Don't use such excuses to brush me off."

"Go tell Feng Jiuyou that I have brought the Young Master of the Ancient Imperial Clan to give her a 'great opportunity'."

"If she doesn't want the Divine Phoenix Clan's lineage to truly be cut off and become the historical dust of the Demon Realm, then open the gates quickly!"

Hearing the words "lineage cut off," the guards' expressions became extremely strange. This was the Divine Phoenix Clan's biggest sore spot; this Dragon Emperor was simply poking where it hurt most!

"No need for a report."

Just as the two sides were at a stalemate.

"Rumble—"

That red-gold gate, a hundred feet high, suddenly opened slowly to both sides amidst a dull rumbling sound.

A terrifying pressure, hotter than the magma outside yet strangely carrying a trace of bone-chilling cold, swept out from the depths of the hall.

"Let her in."

A voice as cold and clear as a phoenix's cry came from afar.

It was the indifference and majesty that only those who have long held high positions could possess.

"Humph, at least she's sensible."

Long Aoxue snorted triumphantly and took Xu Chen's arm again, crossing the threshold with her head held high like a victorious rooster.

"Let's go, husband. I'll take you to see that tsundere phoenix."

...

Inside the Nirvana Palace.

The space here was enormous. Countless Crimson Flame Divine Crystals were embedded in the ceiling, illuminating the entire hall in gold and jade. Long-burning lamps with flickering blue flames lined both sides, neutralizing the originally dry heat with a strange touch of coldness.

Xu Chen led the two women through a long red-gold corridor to the very center of the hall.

At the top of the nine steps at the end stood a flame throne carved from a single piece of Wutong Divine Wood.

And on that throne.

A peerlessly beautiful figure was leaning there lazily.

She wore a complex and magnificent Red-gold Phoenix Robe. Her long skirt spread around the throne like flowing magma, and the nine golden phoenixes embroidered on it were lifelike, as if they would burst out of the clothes at any moment.

Wearing a Purple-gold Phoenix Crown and a flame cinnabar mark between her eyebrows, she was both sacred and enchanting.

She rested her chin on one hand, her narrow phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, looking down expressionlessly at the three who walked in.

Most eye-catching was a jade leg casually extended from the high slit of the phoenix robe.

She wore no shoes.

Her bare feet stepped on the red carpet, with a red string bell tied around her ankle. Those legs were long, straight, and dazzlingly white, forming an extreme visual impact with the crimson phoenix robe.

If Long Aoxue's beauty was that of a "violent big sister" full of power and wildness.

Then the woman before them was an "abstinent queen" who took "nobility" and "cold elegance" to the extreme.

The moment Xu Chen saw the true face of this Phoenix Clan Leader.

The system in his mind, which had been on standby, finally seemed to have captured top-tier prey and issued an unprecedentedly crisp notification sound!

[Ding! Top-tier capture target discovered!]

[Scan complete! Target panel generated!]

[Name: Feng Jiuyou]

Identity: Phoenix Clan Leader

Race: Pure-blood Undying Divine Phoenix

Height: 178cm

Beauty Rating: 97 (Evaluation: If Long Aoxue is a wild horse one wants to conquer, then she is a goddess one only wants to kneel and worship. Her beauty carries a cold arrogance that keeps people thousands of miles away, like a flower on a high mountain.)

[Bust: B94]

Evaluation: Although it is a size smaller than Long Aoxue's F, it wins in its extremely perfect shape, presenting a perfect teardrop form. Perky and proud, it is about to burst out under the wrap of the phoenix robe, its deep cleavage enough to bury any man's sanity.

[Waist: W58]

Evaluation: Extreme A4 waist! Due to years of practicing the Flying Heaven Phoenix Dance, her waist is even softer and more slender than Long Aoxue's, a handful that seems like it would break with a gentle snap, flexibility MAX.

[Hips: H96]

Evaluation: Although not as exaggerated as Long Aoxue's H99, it wins in its tightness and perkiness. It is a perfect peach-like butt full of elasticity, which, combined with those heaven-defying long legs, has lethality no weaker than the dragon girl.

[Special Status]:

[Surface]: Arrogant, cold, and overbearing queen, dismissive of any male creature.

[Hidden]: Severe racial continuation anxiety. Because her standards are too high (extreme face-control + attraction to the strong), she hasn't married herself off for thousands of years. Seeing her clan wither, her heart is already as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.

Xu Chen looked at this magnificent data panel.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"97 points..."

"It seems Aoxue didn't lie to me this time."

"This is indeed... a great opportunity."