38: Chapter 38: Hong Fu's Shock!

When the Fire Phoenix appears, all ghosts and demons are eradicated!

When that fiery red Talisman was thrown from Zhao Changsheng's hand!

In an instant, a blinding, dazzling crimson blaze erupted above the entire imperial palace, like a red sun rising in the east.

And this red sun, whose true form was a Fire Phoenix nearly a hundred feet in size, enveloped in rolling waves of flames that seemed capable of blotting out the sky, surged towards the rapidly fleeing Emperor Yue.

Beneath the high sky swept by the torrent of flames, regardless of their Realm, nearly everyone was drenched in sweat, their faces pale and bloodless, as if doomsday had descended!

"Ah!"

"No!"

These two utterly miserable cries were Emperor Yue's final words!

When these last words completely vanished, the red sun formed by the Fire Phoenix also disappeared without a trace.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Changsheng's face was filled with a pained expression.

After all, this Fire Phoenix Talisman was something he had exchanged for an entire stalk of thousand-year spirit medicine.

On the journey back, he had been extremely cautious, fearing he might encounter robbers seeking to kill and seize treasures.

However, perhaps because the other party feared the Fire Phoenix Talisman in his possession, or perhaps his luck was genuinely good, he didn't encounter any danger.

At the same time, it was also due to his good fortune that he managed to come across a shop selling this Fire Phoenix Talisman; otherwise, a Talisman of this Rank would have been utterly beyond his reach.

But now, it was all gone!

Still, in the end, Emperor Yue was completely annihilated, which could be considered achieving his goal.

"It's finally all over! I originally wanted to keep it for saving my life, but I didn't expect to use it up so quickly. Sigh!"

Zhao Changsheng sighed with a thoroughly pained expression.

"Leave the Cultivators below to me. You rest well. As for everything in this imperial palace, it's all yours."

Seeing Zhao Changsheng's pained and sighing face, the Girl in Green Dress, who already felt guilty, directly made this promise.

After speaking, without waiting for Zhao Changsheng's agreement, her figure flickered and vanished from the spot. She began slaughtering the other Black Fiend Cult Cultivators in the palace, showing no mercy whatsoever, as none of these Cultivators had clean hands, all stained with the blood of innocent Cultivators.

So there was no need to hold back. Moreover, having lived for over a hundred years, the Girl in Green Dress was naturally not one to be soft-hearted.

She mostly only showed softness towards her own fellow Disciples or close family and sisters.

As for the Black Fiend Cult Cultivators in the palace, none had even reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, so naturally, they were no match for the Girl in Green Dress.

As for that Clone, with the main body dead, the Clone naturally couldn't survive either—it wasn't a second Nascent Soul!

Thus, in just under half an hour, the Girl in Green Dress had slaughtered everyone in the palace. She brought back a pile of Storage Pouches and some miscellaneous items, all placed in front of Zhao Changsheng, forming a small hill.

"Although the assets of these devil cult Cultivators aren't much individually, combined, they can barely make up for some of the loss."

The Girl in Green Dress understood clearly that Zhao Changsheng had suffered a major loss this time. Even a Core Formation Stage Cultivator might not be willing to part with so many valuable items to exterminate a Devil Head.

"Thank you, Senior Sister. However, let's split these things seventy-thirty."

Facing the small hill of Storage Pouches and miscellaneous items before him, Zhao Changsheng shook his head and spoke in a calm tone, the pained expression on his face now gone.

Because among Emperor Yue's remains, he had not only obtained the hilt of a Magic Treasure but also acquired something he himself needed.

Under these circumstances, his loss wasn't too severe.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Hearing Zhao Changsheng's words, the Girl in Green Dress was overjoyed and immediately agreed. She then took a portion of the Storage Pouches and some Materials that caught her eye.

Zhao Changsheng also pocketed all the remaining items.

"Senior Sister, although the matter is now resolved, I still plan to gain some more experience, so I'm not planning to return so soon. Please go back first."

If Zhao Changsheng had said this earlier, the Girl in Green Dress would never have agreed.

But now, knowing that Zhao Changsheng had substantial assets and many life-saving trump cards, she naturally agreed.

"Alright, then Junior Brother, take extra care."

"However, Junior Brother, do you think we should tell Revered Master about this matter?"

The Girl in Green Dress pressed further.

Regarding this matter, she didn't dare to make the decision herself.

"This matter is of great importance. Naturally, we must inform Revered Master and the many Elders of the School, leaving it to them to decide how to handle it. It also needs to be discussed with the other Sects. It's not something we can decide. Only after the Elders of each Sect deliberate can this matter be fully resolved. We just need to follow Revered Master's instructions."

Zhao Changsheng nodded, his tone slightly grave as he advised.

"I think so too!"

The Girl in Green Dress also nodded in deep agreement.

"Good, then Senior Sister, please return and first inform Revered Master about this matter. Let Revered Master report it to the Sect. That way, we'll have much less trouble. As for how it's handled, that will depend on the outcome of the discussions among the Sects. It has nothing to do with us anymore."

Zhao Changsheng continued to advise.

"I understand. I'll return now to report this matter to Revered Master. Junior Brother, take extra care!"

The Girl in Green Dress nodded again, then directly bid farewell and left, this time without any delay.

Watching the departing figure of the Girl in Green Dress, Zhao Changsheng also sighed. He then searched the entire imperial palace again, erasing all traces.

After confirming there were no issues, Zhao Changsheng finally relaxed. He then flew off in a certain direction... After the Girl in Green Dress returned to Hong Fu's Immortal Cave, she recounted everything that had happened in the imperial palace to Hong Fu without omitting a single word.

Upon hearing that Zhao Changsheng could produce so many treasures at once to exterminate the Devil Head, Hong Fu was also greatly surprised.

"I never imagined he possessed so many treasures. Even for me, obtaining a Fire Phoenix Talisman wouldn't be easy, yet he casually produced one. It seems your Junior Brother is truly no ordinary person."

"This Disciple also feels that Junior Brother is quite extraordinary and has a deep understanding of that devil cult. If not for Junior Brother, this Disciple probably wouldn't have returned this time."

Mentioning this, the Girl in Green Dress still felt a lingering fear.

After all, she had truly almost lost her life this time. Fortunately, Zhao Changsheng was there to protect her; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"You are right. In the future, remember to be extra careful when going out; do not be careless in the slightest. This time, it was fortunate you had your Junior Brother. Without him, you would surely have died."

Hong Fu also nodded in deep agreement, her tone carrying a hint of unconcealed shock.