Thank you for the reward

Within the Secret Realm!

As Phoenix Yingtian retreated, the Demon Generals who had been eager to show off their skills felt a great sense of boredom.

However, some Demon Generals still chose a body one after another to serve as the vessel for their divine souls.

Only Chicken One, no matter how he looked, found these Three-Eyed Phoenix Hounds ugly, far less appealing than his current chicken body.

Moreover, his name, Chicken One, was personally bestowed by his master, and if he were to change his physical body, this name would clearly no longer be suitable.

Therefore, after much deliberation, he had no intention of acquiring a new body.

The other Demon Generals were not as active in their thoughts as he was.

They instinctively felt that these bodies were far more suitable for them than poultry.

Therefore, after each of them successively chose and merged with a body.

Not long after, within the Secret Realm, figures stood tall.

Their massive bodies, like towering mountains, looked extraordinarily startling and awe-inspiring.

Especially the ten-thousand-zhang body that Chicken Two merged with, it was even more like a colossal existence.

Just a casual stomp of his foot could make the earth tremble, the winds and clouds change dramatically, and the universe tear apart.

This time, the strength of the Demon Generals increased terrifyingly.

The power boost provided by the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound bodies was an exponential surge.

Even if they couldn't unleash the full power of their bodies temporarily.

But relying on the formidable strength of their bodies, fighting across realms was not difficult for them.

This was absolutely an astonishing opportunity.

After stretching their muscles and bones, the Demon Generals immediately shrank their bodies, transforming into the size of normal native dogs.

Finally, they all came before Zhong Qing.

"Thank you, Master, for the reward!"

They hadn't forgotten who had bestowed this opportunity.

Zhong Qing nodded.

His gaze fell upon Chicken One, who stood at the forefront, looking out of place among the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound bodies.

Before he could even ask.

Chicken One had already said repeatedly, "Master, these Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound bodies are too ugly; I don't like them."

"My current body is quite good."

"Chicken One has disappointed Master's intentions; I hope Master will punish me!"

Zhong Qing waved his hand.

"Choosing a body is your right."

"Why must it be elevated to the level of punishment?"

"The reason I summoned you all this time was, firstly, to let them see if there were any bodies they liked."

"Secondly, it is for you to help me explore this Secret Realm and collect some valuable resources."

Upon hearing this, Feng Buqun's eyes instantly lit up.

What was their purpose in coming here?

Wasn't it to plunder treasures?

The Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan was once a glorious existence.

It was foreseeable that the rare treasures they stored would be countless.

Next up was the most exciting part: the treasure hunt.

A sense of inexplicable anticipation grew in his heart.

With a command from Zhong Qing, the Twelve Demon Generals embarked on their treasure hunt.

The Beast Clan Secret Realm was vast, stretching as far as the eye could see.

It looked like an entirely new small world.

The Twelve Demon Generals led the way, searching for everything of value along the path.

Zhong Qing, meanwhile, walked leisurely through the Secret Realm with his hands behind his back.

Feng Buqun carefully followed by his side.

As for Scarecrow, he had no idea where he had gone.

Zhong Qing didn't care about this.

That fellow was very individualistic. Even he couldn't fathom some of Scarecrow's habits.

However, his strength was formidable, so there was no need to worry about him encountering any danger in the Secret Realm; Zhong Qing just let him be.

In the quiet and vast Secret Realm, after tens of thousands of years, the first group of explorers finally arrived.

And as Zhong Qing and the others embarked on their treasure hunt.

Deep within the Secret Realm!

In a peculiar space.

Many remnant souls of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan were sitting on high platforms, eyes closed in meditation.

There were quite a few of these Three-Eyed Phoenix Hounds, and each of them possessed an impressive aura.

With each breath they took, their soul bodies showed a slight increase in strength.

This was the core of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan—the Nurturing Divine Land.

The fate of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan back then was too tragic.

A Great Emperor personally cast a curse-killing spell on an entire clan.

This led to the entire clan suffering a devastating blow.

It was only because the Old Ancestor of the Three-Eyed Phoenix-Dog Clan possessed heaven-defying means, using his Nirvana remnant body to perform forbidden techniques, that he managed to preserve the remnant souls and consciousness of a few high-level elites.

And this Nurturing Divine Land was where the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan maintained their remnant souls and healed their soul injuries.

One could see that the entire Nurturing Divine Land was covered with altars and high platforms.

Upon the high platforms, mysterious runes were carved.

Those runes communicated with heaven and earth, drawing power from the mountains and earth veins, extracting wisps of creation energy that permeated the surrounding void.

And in the center of the altar, a colossal figure sat.

With each breath he took, the mountains resonated, the void trembled violently, and heaven and earth echoed in unison.

Countless streams of creation energy, like whales drawing water, directly entered his body.

Many gazes collectively looked towards that figure.

Revealing reverence.

He was precisely the belief of the entire Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan, the stabilizing force of the entire Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan—the Three-Eyed Phoenix Dog Ancestor—Phoenix Aotian.

"I truly look forward to the day the seal is lifted."

"I believe that under the leadership of the Old Ancestor, our clan will not only return to its peak but also advance further, perhaps even becoming an Imperial Clan is not impossible."

Someone whispered, envisioning the future, with a sense of inexplicable excitement.

"I also look forward to that day."

"This is destined to be the opportunity for our clan to rise again in the world."

"I just wonder, what changes has Central Continent undergone compared to tens of thousands of years ago?"

While a few people were chatting, several figures rushed from afar.

"Old Ancestor, something terrible has happened!"

Loud shouts echoed through the sky.

This caused everyone's brows to furrow slightly.

Someone immediately reprimanded loudly, "Alp, why the clamor?"

"The Old Ancestor is currently in seclusion, preparing for his resurrection in a few days."

"What kind of decorum is it for you to shout like this? If you disturb the Old Ancestor, can you bear the responsibility?"

Alp, being scolded like this, shrank his head, and his voice instantly became much quieter.

But he still said with a panicked expression.

"Clan Elder, a group of uninvited guests came to our clan's territory today."

"The Old Ancestor ordered us to monitor them at all times."

"Now something big has happened!"

The Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound referred to as the Clan Elder was named Phoenix Yu.

He was one of the Twelve Leaders of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan.

His status was second only to the Three-Eyed Phoenix Dog Ancestor Phoenix Aotian and the Clan Head Phoenix Yingtian.

Upon hearing that a group of uninvited guests had intruded into the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan's territory, Phoenix Yu said calmly, "Who are they?"

Alp instinctively responded, "They are a group of Venerable Realm existences."

As for Feng Buqun of the Returning to One Realm, Zhong Qing, who was only in his early twenties, the seemingly unremarkable Scarecrow, and even the two mounts, he unconsciously overlooked them.

And Alp's words immediately relaxed the brows of Phoenix Yu, who had originally been somewhat wary.

He glared, angered by his lack of composure, and said, "Nonsense! A group of Venerable Realm ants, what big trouble could they cause?"

"Is it worth you coming here to shout and disturb the Old Ancestor's peace?"

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