Ice and fire bathed together, phoenix flames rise

Continuing from the previous chapter, Su Chen led the Sisters back to the rest camp on the outskirts of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Just as he handed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Ning Rongrong to familiarize herself with it, Xiao Xun Er walked to his side with a flushed face, her fingertips gently tugging at his sleeve: "Brother Su Chen, the core energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well hasn't completely dissipated yet. I want to... use the energy here to completely evolve the Fallen Heart Flame into the God Defying Phoenix Flame."

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, her cheeks flushed with a rosy glow, and her eyes were filled with expectation and shyness—previously, when Su Chen helped her stabilize the Heavenly Flame, he had mentioned that the extreme energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was the key to evolution. Now that the core of the secret realm had been cleared, it was the perfect time.

"Alright, I'll go with you." Su Chen nodded with a smile, his black-gold eyes as gentle as water. "The energy at the core of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is too overbearing. I'll use my God-Defying Power to guide you, and I can also protect you along the way."

"Wait!" Karin immediately ran over, hugging Su Chen's other arm, and said with a hint of jealousy, "Lord Su Chen, you just helped Sister Xun'er stabilize her Heavenly Flame, and now you're accompanying her for the evolution. When will it be my turn to strengthen the Blood Contract?"

Xiao Yi Xian also approached with her medicine basket, her eyes filled with a bit of envy: "Brother Su Chen, can I help too? My Poison Mist can neutralize some of the violent energy and help stabilize Sister Xun'er's aura."

Ning Rongrong, playing with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, also acted spoiled: "Brother Su Chen, I want to go too! My Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can provide continuous amplification and help increase the success rate of your evolution!"

Su Chen smiled and comforted the Sisters: "Don't worry, everyone, one by one. Xun'er's Heavenly Flame evolution requires the extreme energy of ice and fire, and only this place is most suitable. After she finishes her evolution, it will be Karin's turn to strengthen her Blood Contract. Xiao Yi Xian's Poison Body can also use the remaining energy to further stabilize, and I will be with Rongrong throughout the refinement of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."

He turned to look at Xiao Xun Er and gently scratched her cheek with his fingertip: "Let's go to the core area first and let the Sisters stand guard outside, okay?"

Xiao Xun Er nodded vigorously, her cheeks turning even redder. She took the initiative to hold Su Chen's hand and followed him toward the core of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The ice and fire energy in the core area was even purer than before. The spring water under the Ice Cliff emitted a faint white mist, while the hot spring next to the lava steamed with heat, forming a natural Ice and Fire Dual Springs. Su Chen waved his hand, and his God-Defying Power formed a light shield, enveloping the dual springs and isolating them from outside interference: "The spring water here is half icy and half scorching, which is perfect for neutralizing the violent energy during the evolution of the Heavenly Flame. Take off your outer clothes first and enter the spring."

Xiao Xun Er's cheeks were so red they looked like they could bleed. After hesitating for a moment, she obediently took off her outer clothes and slowly stepped into the spring. The icy and scorching energies wrapped around her simultaneously, making her shiver, but she was soon enveloped by a warm current—it was the God-Defying Power that Su Chen had injected into the spring beforehand.

Su Chen also stepped into the spring and walked in front of her. His black-gold God-Defying Power slowly unfolded, enveloping both of them: "Relax, I will always be with you." He placed his palm over her dantian area, and the God-Defying Power flowed into her body like a gentle stream: "Circulate the Fallen Heart Flame and let it absorb the ice and fire energy of the spring. I will help you guide it into the form of the Phoenix Flame."

Xiao Xun Er closed her eyes and circulated the Heavenly Flame within her body. The crimson-gold Fallen Heart Flame bloomed in her palm, and as it met the ice and fire energy in the spring, it instantly surged several times over. However, under the guidance of the God-Defying Power, it did not lose control at all. As the energy was continuously absorbed, the Fallen Heart Flame gradually took on a faint golden-red hue, and the shape of the flame began to change, with the phantom of a phoenix faintly appearing.

"Brother Su Chen... it's so hot..." The ice and fire energy intertwined with the Heavenly Flame, and a scorching warm current spread throughout her body along her meridians. Xiao Xun Er's entire body turned red, and her breathing became hot. She subconsciously shrank into Su Chen's arms, her arms tightly hugging his neck.

Su Chen lowered his head, his nose brushing against her cheek as he felt the delicacy and heat of her skin. A gentle smile curled at the corners of his mouth: "Endure it, the Phoenix Flame is about to awaken. Imagine the appearance of a phoenix nirvana and let the Heavenly Flame evolve with your will." His God-Defying Power surged again, helping the Heavenly Flame absorb the ice and fire energy faster. "This God Defying Phoenix Flame will not only be able to burn everything in the future but also resonate with my God-Defying Power, bursting forth with even greater power and better protecting you."

Xiao Xun Er's body trembled slightly, both from the impact of the energy and from the close contact with Su Chen. She could clearly feel Su Chen's body temperature and heartbeat, and the love in her heart burned as wildly as the Heavenly Flame. She opened her eyes, looked into Su Chen's deep black-gold eyes, and took the initiative to stand on tiptoe and kiss his lips.

This kiss carried the scorching heat and tenderness of intertwined ice and fire. Su Chen also responded to her, and the God-Defying Power and the Heavenly Flame completely merged. With a crisp phoenix cry, the crimson-gold Fallen Heart Flame completely transformed into the golden-red God Defying Phoenix Flame. A small phoenix phantom condensed within the flame, emitting a sacred and overbearing aura, and the ice and fire energy in the spring was instantly absorbed.

"I succeeded!" Xiao Xun Er opened her eyes in surprise. The God Defying Phoenix Flame danced in her palm, as docile as a pet. "Brother Su Chen, I've evolved it into the God Defying Phoenix Flame!"

Su Chen smiled and hugged her, then lowered his head to kiss the top of her head: "I knew you could do it. From now on, this God Defying Phoenix Flame will be your strongest weapon and a witness to our bond."

Just then, Karin's voice came from outside the light shield: "Lord Su Chen, has Sister Xun'er finished her evolution? It's my turn!"

Xiao Yi Xian also shouted: "Brother Su Chen, I'm ready!"

Su Chen and Xiao Xun Er looked at each other and smiled. Xiao Xun Er quickly tidied her clothes and followed Su Chen out of the light shield. The Sisters outside had been waiting for a long time, their eyes full of expectation.

Karin immediately ran over and hugged Su Chen's arm: "Lord Su Chen, is it time to help me strengthen the Blood Contract? I can't wait anymore!"

Ning Rongrong also approached and said coquettishly: "Brother Su Chen, I want to help you test the power of the God Defying Phoenix Flame too. After the amplification from my Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it will definitely become even stronger!"

Su Chen nodded with a smile, his black-gold eyes sweeping over the Sisters: "Alright, no one will be left out. Next, we will rest at the camp, help Karin strengthen her Blood Contract, help Xiao Yi Xian stabilize her Poison Body, and help Rongrong refine the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, so that everyone can get the maximum improvement in the Star Dou Secret Realm!"

The Sisters responded in unison, their faces full of joy. The campfire in the camp burned brightly, and the golden-red light of the God Defying Phoenix Flame, the nine-colored light of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and the lightning of the Lightning Release intertwined, forming a brilliant landscape.