PDLP Chapter 90 Phoenix Clan Karma
Chapter 90 Phoenix Clan Karma
Chapter 91 Phoenix Clan Karma
Inside the grotto, the mound of merit-giving soil, lifted by the pure energy of blessings, slowly fell into Xuan Yao's palm.
This object is no bigger than a fist, yet it feels as heavy as a mountain when you hold it.
Its color is dark yellow, with a faint golden halo flowing on the surface.
This is not an ordinary precious light, but rather the golden radiance of merit formed when a wisp of merit merged with the innate essence of the Earth element at the beginning of creation.
Holding up the merit-bearing soil, Xuan Yao felt his palm suddenly sink, followed by a gentle and profound sense of virtue slowly seeping into his body.
The pure energy of virtue seemed to be drawn in, and began to flow spontaneously. Even the golden wheel behind his head manifested, slowly rotating and scattering a circle of pure and auspicious light.
This kind of earth-elemental divine object is unaffected by cause and effect, and can eliminate disasters, resolve karmic debts, and suppress fate. It is the superior resource for him to condense the Taiyi earth energy and reforge the Tiangang evil flag.
Xuan Yao took a deep breath, suppressing the joy in his heart.
He took out a ten-thousand-year-old cold jade box from his sleeve and carefully put the merit soil into it.
Then he tapped the jade box nine times. With each tap, a layer of blessing and virtue restriction was created, interlocking to seal the faint wisp of merit and virtue energy tightly.
After finishing this task, Xuan Yao turned around.
At this moment, the true form of the Azure Phoenix had already dissipated.
The Azure Phoenix Ancestor transformed back into a woman in green and stood quietly on one side of the grotto.
Her phoenix eyes were slightly lowered as she watched Xuan Yao straighten his clothes.
Xuan Yao straightened his dark Daoist robe, held the cold jade box in both hands, walked to the Azure Phoenix Ancestor, and bowed solemnly.
"Ancestor above, please accept Xuan Yao's bow."
Ancestor Qingluan nodded slightly and was about to raise his hand to signal him to stand up when he saw that Xuan Yao had not put away the jade box and said solemnly, "If it weren't for the Ancestor personally coming out of the mountain this time and using the Great Luo Divine Power to suppress that ancient ferocious beast, with my meager cultivation, let alone obtaining the treasure, I'm afraid I would have already turned into a wisp of ashes here."
Xuan Yao raised his head, his dark golden tiger eyes filled with sincerity.
"This meritorious soil contains the merit of creation, and is a divine earth element that can eliminate disasters, resolve karma, and suppress fate."
I also know that the Phoenix Clan is burdened with karma due to the ancient calamity of the Dragon-Han era. Countless clansmen are trapped in the Undying Volcano, enduring the torment of the earth's fire day and night.
"While the merit of this item may not be vast, its purity is its greatest strength. It may be able to remove some of the karmic obstacles for the Azure Phoenix lineage and replenish some of the earth's veins."
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As he spoke, his tone became increasingly earnest.
"If the Ancestor finds this treasure useful, Xuan Yao is willing to return it to the Phoenix Clan to repay the Ancestor's kindness in helping him on several occasions, as well as to repay the Southern Bright Fire Seed and the kindness of protecting him this time."
Upon hearing this, Ancestor Qingluan was taken aback.
A hint of surprise flashed across her phoenix eyes, which had witnessed countless cycles of time.
It should be known that in the primordial world, it was not uncommon for masters and disciples to become enemies over a primordial spiritual object.
This merit-based soil is an extremely high-grade earth-elemental spiritual object, and it also contains the merit of creation. For cultivators, it can almost serve as the foundation for a great path.
She originally thought that Xuan Yao would cherish this item as his life, but she did not expect that he would give it away so readily, just to repay a debt of gratitude.
After a brief moment of surprise, Ancestor Qingluan suddenly looked up and laughed.
She then shook her head slightly, looked at Xuan Yao, and asked in return, "Young friend Xuan Yao, do you know just how deep the karma of my Phoenix Clan is?"
Xuan Yao was taken aback and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
The Azure Phoenix Ancestor sighed softly, walked slowly to the edge of the cave, and looked out at the scorched and broken wasteland.
"That is the lingering calamity left by the old calamity of the Dragon and Han dynasties, the cause and effect of the entire clan from top to bottom for countless eons."
In the past, the three races fought for supremacy, shattering the ancient land and causing immense suffering to countless lives.
That karma has long been etched into the workings of the Heavenly Way.
The burden my Phoenix Clan bears now is as deep as the abyss, and cannot be shaken by any single object or treasure.
She turned around, looked at the cold jade box in Xuan Yao's hand, and gave a self-deprecating smile.
"Your merit soil is certainly a good thing, but the merit within it is but a drop in the ocean for my Phoenix Clan."
To think that it could eliminate the karmic obstacles of the Phoenix Clan is like a drop in the ocean.
If it were truly that easy, my Phoenix Clan would have already gathered merit and spiritual treasures to turn our lives around, instead of being trapped in the south until now.
At this point, a hint of pride reappeared in the eyes of the Azure Phoenix Ancestor.
"Does young friend perhaps believe that my Phoenix Clan, a mighty ancient overlord, is so afflicted by calamity that we can no longer produce spiritual treasures of this caliber?"
These words immediately jolted Xuan Yao awake.
His hand holding the jade box paused slightly, and as thoughts raced through his mind, he quickly understood.
Yes.
The Phoenix Clan once ruled the vast sky, possessing an incredibly profound heritage.
Even though they have declined now, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and the treasures in the clan are far beyond the comprehension of ordinary rogue cultivators.
Even the Western Kunlun has such unfathomable wealth, how could the Phoenix Clan lack one or two meritorious spiritual objects?
What they truly lack is not treasure.
Rather, it is the supreme blessing that can wash away the karmic obstacles of an entire clan.
Thinking of this, Xuan Yao looked ashamed, put away the cold jade box, and bowed again.
"It was my recklessness. I underestimated the magnitude of the calamity of heaven and earth and also underestimated the Phoenix Clan's strength."
The ancestor's guidance today has been well received by Xuan Yao.
Seeing that although he looked ashamed, he had no resentment and instead became even more respectful, the Azure Phoenix Ancestor couldn't help but think more highly of him.
Those who cultivate the Tao should avoid complacency the most.
Only by recognizing our shortcomings can we make progress.
She smiled and waved her hand, indicating that Xuan Yao didn't need to worry about it. Then she changed the subject and pointed to the huge remains of the ferocious beast on the ground.
"Just look at this wretched creature."
Xuan Yao looked in the direction she pointed.
There lay the ancient ferocious beast, resembling the Qiongqi, sprawled among the charred rubble.
Most of its bone spurs were broken off, and although much of the calamity energy on its body had been burned away by the Southern Ming Fire, wisps of gray-black mist still seeped from its wounds, carrying a wild and ferocious intent that made people feel uneasy.
The Azure Phoenix Ancestor said slowly, "Although this beast is a remnant of the Great Calamity, and is entangled in karmic obstacles and poisonous evil, it has survived since ancient times. Its physical body is strong and its origin is abundant, which is extraordinary."
The malevolent essence hidden within it is a manifestation of the ancient laws of destruction, making it extremely rare.
She turned to look at Xuan Yao, a clear light flashing in her phoenix eyes.
"I know that you cultivate the Dao of Western Kunlun Xuansha, which governs killing and warfare."
The malevolent essence within this ferocious beast shares a common origin with the Xuan Sha technique.
If you can comprehend its principles, extract its essence, remove its harmful effects, and then integrate it into the Heavenly Gang Fiend Banner, it will greatly benefit your path of warding off evil.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao's heart skipped a beat.
He has been practicing the "True Explanation of the Golden Palace Mysterious Demon" and has now refined his innate mysterious demon to the point of nurturing purity within the demon.
However, he also knew that if he wanted the thirty-six Zhou Tian Sha Banners to truly transform, his own Xuan Sha Qi alone was not enough; he also needed to absorb higher and purer Sha Qi sources from the world.
The ancient ferocious beast before us contains excellent resources.
Xuan Yao immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor."
Ancestor Qingluan smiled slightly and said no more.
She raised her right hand and flicked her finger.
A beam of clear blue light flew from the fingertip and instantly disappeared into the beast's brow.
The azure light was the primordial power of the Great Luo, and after entering the beast's body, it immediately transformed into countless fine runes, spreading out along the bones, blood, and meridians, sealing the beast's remaining true spirit layer by layer.
Immediately afterwards, Ancestor Qingluan reached out and grabbed at the void.
As the Great Luo Divine Power was activated, the mountain-sized remains of the ferocious beast trembled violently.
The surrounding void seemed to be drawn inward by an invisible magical force, and the beast's body shrank accordingly.
In just a few breaths, the enormous creature was transformed into a fist-sized stone bead amidst the azure light.
The stone bead is dark gray in color and its surface is covered with mysterious animal patterns.
Within it, a dark gray aura slowly circulated, like a lurking beast, but it was firmly locked by the outer layer of blue restriction, and not a trace of it leaked out.
With a flick of his sleeve, the Azure Phoenix Ancestor sent the dark gray stone bead into Xuan Yao's palm.
"This is a gift for you."
Xuan Yao accepted the stone bead with both hands.
The moment it touched the object, a wild and ferocious intent rushed through the barrier, striking directly at the mind.
Fortunately, the calming amulet within his body emitted a clear light, steadily protecting his spiritual platform, thus preventing his primordial spirit from being shaken by that malevolent source.
What a ferocious ancient beast!
Xuan Yao sighed inwardly.
If the essence contained within this pearl can be properly refined and integrated into the Heavenly Gang Life and Death Array, it will be able to achieve its full potential.
While its power may not be comparable to a true top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it is probably not far off.
This is undoubtedly another great opportunity.
Xuan Yao carefully put the stone bead into his sleeve, straightened his clothes and bowed deeply to the Azure Phoenix Ancestor once again.
"The Ancestor's generosity is beyond my ability to repay. I will forever remember this cause and effect. If there is anything I may do to help you in the future, I will certainly not refuse."
The Azure Phoenix Ancestor accepted the bow and said with a smile, "Alright, there's no need for such formalities between us. Now that this matter is settled, the calamity energy here is surging, so it's not advisable to stay any longer. Let's return to the Undying Volcano first."
Xuan Yao said, "I will follow the instructions of the Ancestor."
Having made their decision, the two did not delay any longer.
Two beams of light shot into the sky from the dilapidated cave.
One blue and one gold, piercing the gray sky and tearing through the heavy gloom of calamity, headed straight for the immortal volcano in the south.