49: Burning Heaven Demon King!

Phoenix Spirit had initially awakened her Phoenix Undying Body, with an undying fire seed condensed at the center of her brow. Her strength surged to the Third Level of the Tongtian Realm, and she could even control the flames around her, forming an absolute Bloodline suppression over low-level fire-type Yao Beasts.

This allowed her to walk sideways in the Crimson Flame Ridge; the Crimson Flame Tiger King, which had previously made her look wretched, now tucked its tail and took a detour whenever it saw her.

Following Lin Dao's instructions, she began to advance deeper into the Crimson Flame Ridge, towards the direction closer to the core of the Demon Domain.

Along the way, Phoenix Spirit continuously familiarized herself with and mastered her newly acquired power.

She attempted to integrate that crimson-gold Phoenix True Power into her attacks; with a casual wave, she could condense a crimson-gold fire bird with extremely high temperatures, its power far exceeding that of her previous ordinary fireballs.

After being injured, the healing speed of her wounds was astonishingly fast; some shallow wounds could recover almost in the blink of an eye.

This Heaven-Defying performance also attracted the attention of the Yao Race.

Although the Crimson Flame Ridge was on the periphery of the Demon Domain, it was under the jurisdiction of a great Yao Race expert.

This great expert's true form was a 'Burning Heaven Sparrow' that had cultivated for thousands of years, possessing a thin trace of the ancient Vermilion Bird Bloodline. It dominated a region on the outskirts of the Demon Domain and called itself the 'Burning Heaven Demon King'.

The Burning Heaven Demon King had many Yao Race spies under its command, scattered throughout the territory.

The commotion caused by Phoenix Spirit, especially the crimson-gold light that shot into the sky and that pure Phoenix aura, soon reached the ears of the Burning Heaven Demon King through special channels.

'What? A pure Phoenix aura? On a human little girl?'

The Burning Heaven Demon King was perched at the top of a giant tree burning with raging flames. Hearing the report from its subordinate, it suddenly opened its eyes, which were like molten lava, revealing a look of shock and greed.

Phoenix! That was the ancestor of all birds, the Supreme of flames!

Even obtaining just a wisp of its true blood would be enough for this Burning Heaven Sparrow to evolve its Bloodline, and perhaps even break through its current Bottleneck to become a true giant of the Demon Domain!

'Is the news accurate?' it asked in a hoarse voice.

'Absolutely true, Great King! This little one saw it with my own eyes. That little girl has fire god-markings on her brow, her aura is incomparably noble, and those stupid fire beasts in the Crimson Flame Ridge cannot even lift their heads in front of her! She definitely carries a Phoenix Legacy!'

A Yao Race spy with charred feathers, resembling a crow, prostrated on the ground and said excitedly.

'Human... Phoenix Bloodline... Hahaha! Heaven is helping me!' The Burning Heaven Demon King let out a sharp laugh. 'No matter how she obtained this Bloodline, since she has arrived in my territory, then it is my Opportunity! Go! Immediately send the Fire Feather Guards and invite her back for me! Remember, I want her alive! Do not harm her life, but if she resists, breaking her limbs is fine!'

'Yes! Great King!'

Soon, a team of Fire Feather Guards composed entirely of bird-type Yao Race members flew out from the Burning Heaven Demon King's lair, heading straight for the Crimson Flame Ridge.

This team of Fire Feather Guards consisted of ten members; the captain was a 'Blazing Hawk' at the Third Level of the Life Soul Realm, and the other members were all experts at the Late Stage or Peak of the Tongtian Realm.

In the eyes of the Burning Heaven Demon King, sending such a lineup to capture a human little girl at the Tongtian Realm was already using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; it was a sure thing.

Meanwhile, deep in the Crimson Flame Ridge, beside a river flowing with scalding lava.

Phoenix Spirit was fighting with a hot-tempered 'Lava Turtle'.

This old turtle had extremely strong defenses, an incredibly hard shell, and could also spit out scorching lava.

Phoenix Spirit's previous attacks hit the shell, leaving only shallow white marks.

'Hmph! Hard-shelled turtle!' Phoenix Spirit's little face was puffed up with anger. She moved her mind and fully activated the fire rune at the center of her brow.

Hum!

The crimson-gold Phoenix True Power surged out, condensing in her hand into a spear burning with crimson-gold flames!

Around the spear, the air was twisting, emitting a heart-palpitating high temperature.

'Take this spear!'

She gave a delicate shout and forcefully threw the fire spear at the Lava Turtle!

Chi—!

This time, the fire spear cut into the shell like a red-hot branding iron into butter, actually piercing directly through that hard shell and coming out the other side!

'Awooo!' The Lava Turtle let out a painful howl. Crimson-gold flames burned at the wound and could not be extinguished. Its massive body struggled and sank into the lava river; it clearly wouldn't survive.

Phoenix Spirit panted slightly, an excited look on her face. She was becoming more and more proficient in using her Phoenix True Power.

Just then, Lin Dao's calm voice sounded in her mind: 'Had enough fun? Some guests have arrived, and their strength is not bad; they are just right for you to practice with.'

Phoenix Spirit was stunned, then vigilantly looked toward the sky.

In the distant sky, ten crimson streams of light were flying over rapidly. Their powerful Demonic Qi was undisguised, carrying obvious hostility, and their target was the location where she was!

Swish, swish, swish!

Ten figures landed, surrounding her in the middle. The leading Blazing Hawk had sharp eyes, carrying a condescending scrutiny as it looked at Phoenix Spirit, especially lingering for a moment on the fire rune on her brow, a trace of greed flashing in its eyes.

'Human little girl, our Great King invites you. Come with us.' The Blazing Hawk captain's voice was cold, with a commanding tone.

Phoenix Spirit frowned: 'Who is your Great King? I don't know him, I'm not going.'

'Hmph! Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit!' A Fire Crow Yao Race member at the Peak of the Tongtian Realm next to him said sternly, 'Being noticed by our Burning Heaven Demon King is your good fortune! Obediently surrender, so you don't have to suffer!'

'Want to capture me? Then try it!' Although Phoenix Spirit was young, she had experienced many battles, and her Heart-Nature had long been tempered to be very resilient. How could she be scared by a few words?

Crimson-gold light rose around her, and she prepared for battle.

'Courting death! Take her!' The Blazing Hawk captain couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense and gave the order directly.

Immediately, except for the captain, the other nine Tongtian Realm Fire Feather Guards attacked simultaneously!

Various fire claw shadows, feather arrows, and sound wave attacks assaulted Phoenix Spirit from all directions!

If it were a month ago, facing such an encirclement, Phoenix Spirit would likely have been defeated instantly.

But at this moment, her figure was like a nimble fire butterfly, weaving through the gaps in the attacks while her hands danced.

'Fire Dance Whirlwind!'

Crimson-gold flames suddenly swirled around her, forming a huge vortex of fire!

Those incoming fire energy attacks, upon touching this crimson-gold flame, were actually like mud cows entering the sea, being directly assimilated and absorbed for the most part!

The few attacks that broke through were also easily dodged or swatted away by Phoenix Spirit!

'What?!' The nine Fire Feather Guards were shocked; their attacks actually had so little effect?

'My turn!' Phoenix Spirit's eyes sharpened, and she took the initiative to attack!

Her speed was astonishingly fast. She appeared in front of a Fire Crow Yao Race member in an instant, and her small fist wrapped in crimson-gold flames smashed out fiercely!

'Bang!'

The fire shield that the Fire Crow Yao Race member had hastily condensed shattered like paper, and it took a solid punch to the chest. The whole person flew backward like a kite with a broken string, its chest charred, blood spraying wildly, and it was instantly heavily injured!

'Be careful! Her flames are strange!' The other Fire Feather Guards were both shocked and angry, and they all unleashed stronger methods.

But Phoenix Spirit was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep. The powerful strength, speed, recovery ability, and absolute control over flames brought by the Phoenix Undying Body made her almost invincible within the Tongtian Realm!

Her attacks carried Phoenix True Fire, which was incomparably domineering; once touched, it was very difficult to extinguish. Her defense had the fire vortex and super self-healing, making it difficult to be heavily injured.

For a time, the crimson-gold figure moved freely among the nine Yao Race members, fists and kicks like wind, flames soaring to the sky!

Screams were incessant, and Fire Feather Guards were constantly being knocked away, scorched, and losing their combat effectiveness.

In just a short incense stick of time, all nine Tongtian Realm Fire Feather Guards were actually knocked down by Phoenix Spirit alone, wailing on the ground!

Phoenix Spirit stood in the center, panting slightly, her little face carrying the flush and excitement after the battle.

She discovered that she was even stronger than she had imagined!

The Blazing Hawk captain, who had been watching coldly, saw his expression turn completely gloomy.

He hadn't expected this human little girl to be so strong; she was simply invincible within the Tongtian Realm!

'Trash!' He cursed his subordinates, then slowly walked forward, his powerful aura at the Third Level of the Life Soul Realm released without reservation, forming a heavy pressure that enveloped Phoenix Spirit.

'Little girl, you do have some ability. But the gap between the Tongtian Realm and the Life Soul Realm is not something you can make up for with a little special flame! Now, obediently come with me, otherwise, I don't mind letting you taste the feeling of broken bones!'

The powerful Soul Power pressure made Phoenix Spirit's breathing choke, and her movements became somewhat sluggish. This was the absolute suppression of the Realm.

But the fire rune at the center of her brow suddenly lit up, and a noble and unyielding will erupted, actually forcibly resisting this pressure!

She stubbornly raised her head, her flame-like eyes staring at the Blazing Hawk: 'So what if you're at the Life Soul Realm? Want to capture me? It's not that easy!'

'Stubborn!' The Blazing Hawk captain was angry. His figure flickered, and he appeared in front of Phoenix Spirit like a ghost. A sharp claw covered in crimson scales carried a screech that tore through the air, grabbing at her shoulder!

This claw was extremely fast, containing his powerful Yao power of the Life Soul Realm, far incomparable to the attacks of those Tongtian Realm Yao Race members before!

Phoenix Spirit's pupils shrank, and she fully activated the Phoenix True Power, laying down layers of crimson-gold fire walls in front of her!

Chi la! Chi la!

The sharp claw was like a hot knife through butter, tearing through several layers of fire walls in succession. Although its power was weakened quite a bit, it still grabbed toward Phoenix Spirit!

'Phoenix Feather!'

At the critical moment, Phoenix Spirit had a flash of inspiration. Crimson-gold light flashed behind her, as if phantom wings had unfolded. Several crimson-gold feathers condensed from pure Phoenix True Power shot toward the sharp claw like sharp arrows!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The feathers collided with the sharp claw, making the sound of metal clashing!

It actually blocked this sure-hit claw of the Blazing Hawk captain!

Although Phoenix Spirit was also forced back more than ten steps by the counter-shock force, her blood surging, she had blocked it after all!

'How is that possible?!' The Blazing Hawk captain was completely shocked. A little girl at the Third Level of the Tongtian Realm actually blocked his attack at the Third Level of the Life Soul Realm head-on? What kind of perverted Physique was this?

A murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and he no longer held back, preparing to use his full strength.

In the dark, Lin Dao nodded slightly. To be able to do this under the Third Level of the Life Soul Realm, Phoenix Spirit's performance had already far exceeded expectations. The Heaven-Defying nature of the Phoenix Undying Body was beginning to show.

Suddenly!

In the distant sky, an even larger, even hotter Demonic Qi, carrying the majesty of heaven, surged over like a tsunami!

A sharp and majestic voice resounded through the world:

'Trash! Can't even take down a little girl, do I need to take action myself?'

With the voice, a behemoth with a wingspan of over one hundred meters, covered in deep red flames, and shaped like a giant sparrow, came to cover the sky and sun!

It was the true form of the Burning Heaven Demon King!

It had actually come in person!

Feeling that terrifying Demonic Qi that far surpassed the Life Soul Realm, the Blazing Hawk captain and those injured Fire Feather Guards on the ground all prostrated on the ground, trembling.

Phoenix Spirit's little face also instantly turned pale. Under this pressure, she felt like a small boat in a storm, ready to capsize at any moment! This was the absolute gap in strength!

The Burning Heaven Demon King's giant eyes, like molten lava, greedily and hotly locked onto Phoenix Spirit, especially the fire rune on her brow.

'Pure Phoenix aura... Hahaha! My Opportunity has arrived! Little girl, come back with me!'