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Fengtian widened her phoenix eyes and looked at Su Yu with disbelief.
"How old did you say you were?"
"Twenty-one," Su Yu calmly repeated.
Hissss~
Twenty-one years old and already a Titled Douluo—this was an extraordinarily monstrous level of talent.
The key point was that Su Yu's strength far exceeded that of ordinary Titled Douluos. He had surpassed Super Douluo, and was even stronger than most Limit Douluos.
A quasi-god!
Fengtian could be certain that Su Yu possessed quasi-god level deterrent power.
Although she, Fengtian, was only at the level of an ordinary Limit Douluo herself, as the master of the Phoenix Clan's small world, she could, by pushing herself to the limit, barely reach demi-god strength. But due to her control over the world's power, within this small world, she could indeed wield quasi-god-level might.
Even so, she still felt a powerful sense of threat emanating from Su Yu.
Su Yu hadn't released the slightest fluctuation of his cultivation level, yet Fengtian instinctively sensed danger from him and naturally regarded him as a true Limit Douluo.
A fully developed powerhouse.
And one who looked incredibly young.
Moreover, he possessed the bloodline of the Phoenix Clan.
All of these factors combined were the reasons Fengtian was willing to help Su Yu.
After all, a young quasi-god was already the peak for soul masters on Douluo Continent. Normally, once someone reached that level, they could begin to come into contact with knowledge of god positions.
She simply hadn't expected this Limit Douluo to be so young.
Twenty-one.
Terrifying.
After her initial shock, Fengtian was filled with boundless joy.
Such a monstrous genius—she had actually encountered one herself!
"With talent like this, becoming a god is practically inevitable. No matter how aloof the gods of the Divine Realm are, there's no way they wouldn't notice him. In fact, it's highly likely that Su Yu has already caught the attention of one of them," she thought.
Fengtian even suspected that Su Yu's arrival in the Phoenix Clan's small world was part of a divine trial.
With the Phoenix Clan's inheritance, she had some understanding of the god position legacies.
"All the powerful Phoenix ancestors of the ancient era perished in battle. The Nirvana Flames left behind by the deaths of countless god-level phoenixes remained in this small world. Although they couldn't be reborn, they did contain fragments of their bloodline power. The combined strength of these many god-level ancestors formed our Phoenix Clan's bloodline inheritance pool."
Why had the Phoenix Clan undergone such a major upheaval in the past?
Su Yu, listening to Fengtian's words, felt a surge of questions and voiced them aloud.
"The first Phoenix God of our clan once contended with the Dragon God and was defeated. At that time, many of our god-level phoenix ancestors who fought alongside the Phoenix God were purged in the aftermath of that war."
The clan wasn't exterminated, but the powerful phoenixes who had fought were indeed targeted for execution.
The Dragon God was no benevolent being.
"All of our most powerful god-level ancestors perished," Fengtian said with a shake of her head as she continued recounting the clan's history. "In fact, even after that war, a few god-level ancestors of the Phoenix Clan still remained. But for some unknown reason, the rules of the Divine Realm changed, preventing soul beasts from becoming gods. Even those ancestors we had in the Divine Realm lost contact with us and never re-established the connection."
"Even a top-tier race like the Phoenix Clan gradually lost all news of the Divine Realm during those long years of disconnection."
The first Phoenix God contended with the Dragon God?
Su Yu was stunned when he heard that.
From what he knew, the Dragon God was incredibly powerful.
A Supreme God King!
The Phoenix Clan actually had a First Phoenix God whose strength was on par with the Dragon God?
This bit of history caught Su Yu completely off guard.
Still, he quickly accepted the notion.
"The Phoenix Clan has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the Dragon Clan. The bloodlines of both races have always been at the very top, possessing an unexplainable sense of nobility that surpasses all others."
So this was the reason.
Su Yu then thought about the inheritance of the First Phoenix God.
If this god was truly of the same level as the Dragon God, then if he could inherit that power…
"The god position of the First Phoenix God gradually weakened over time due to the lack of a powerful successor to maintain it. Eventually, it degraded, and now it's merely a second-rank god position. In fact, ten thousand years ago, it was inherited by a soul master named Ma Hongjun."
What?
Ma Hongjun actually inherited the same god position once held by the First Phoenix God?
Su Yu was shocked.
So the claim that Ma Hongjun failed to inherit the first-rank God of Fire because of a lack of effort didn't seem entirely true.
"Good grief, could Tang San actually be plotting to claim the Phoenix God's position too?"
Su Yu already knew Tang San had designs on the Dragon God. It was evident from many clues—first the Golden Dragon Spear, and then the Golden Dragon King…
Now that he realized Ma Hongjun had inherited the original god position of the First Phoenix God, he couldn't rule out the possibility that Tang San had also been scheming for that legacy all along.
However, a god position of that level couldn't be achieved simply by absorbing and devouring energy.
It required aptitude, exceptional talent—
And, most importantly, inheritance.
The inheritance of the First Phoenix God wasn't just about that divine position.
For a Supreme God-King, the god position itself no longer offered much support. What truly mattered was their personal legacy.
A god position was merely a stabilizing tool that rose alongside their strength to help solidify their power.
Take the Dragon God, for example—what truly mattered was the bloodline and abilities inherited from the Dragon God. Once those were obtained, it was entirely possible to reconstruct the Dragon God's position from scratch based on that inherited power.
Of course, the fact that the First Phoenix God's position had been passed down was still crucial.
Perhaps that Phoenix God's divine position held some special significance.
"We're here."
Fengtian flew with Su Yu for less than a minute before arriving at the deepest part of the small world from the entrance.
Su Yu sensed the aura of phoenixes all around and was slightly surprised.
They were all pureblood phoenixes—and their auras were extraordinary.
There were actually nine phoenixes over the hundred-thousand-year level!
This…
The Phoenix Clan's inheritance was clearly more complete than that of the Dragon Clan.
However, thinking about their current situation, Su Yu understood.
If he hadn't entered this small world, the phoenixes here probably wouldn't have ventured into the outside world at all.
Who knew how long this small world had been cut off from the Douluo Continent?
Perhaps there was occasional contact—maybe once every thousand years?
In such an environment, the Phoenix Clan could conserve their strength. With individuals focusing solely on cultivation, it wasn't surprising they had reached such power.
Most importantly, after the death of so many god-level phoenix ancestors, the Nirvana Flames they left behind retained fragments of their bloodline. During the era when divine beasts could still ascend to godhood, the god-level phoenixes in the Divine Realm gathered those fragments into a bloodline pool, allowing future generations to gradually evolve their bloodlines.
That was the reason the Phoenix Clan now had so many strong individuals.
"This small world likely only has enough resources to support these powerhouses—hence only nine phoenixes have reached the hundred-thousand-year level, and not more."
Su Yu's arrival drew the attention of the phoenixes, but after glancing at him, they no longer paid him much mind.
Over the long years, he wasn't the first human soul master to enter the Phoenix Clan's small world.
Upon reaching the deepest part, Su Yu felt the bloodline within his body begin to boil.
He stared at the stone platform ahead, overwhelmed by a deep, instinctive yearning.
"What a high-level bloodline aura."
If he had to compare it, it was on par with the power of the Ice and Fire Dragon King bloodlines within him.
It wasn't about the concentration—but the quality of the bloodline!
And back then, Su Yu had only fused a single thread of each Dragon King's bloodline through sheer luck. Using that single strand as a foundation, he formed a bloodline soul ring and thereby gained the Dragon King's bloodline.
"You may cultivate on this stone platform for three days. It's infused with the bloodline power of many of our Phoenix Clan's god-level ancestors. The surrounding bloodline pillars also contain the blood of countless Phoenix powerhouses, enhancing the platform's effects."
The entire system formed a self-sustaining cycle, replenished by external energy—making it a reusable resource.
Su Yu sensed the connection between the stone platform and the surrounding fire-red-glowing pillars, deduced their positioning, and analyzed the energy flow between them.
After a moment of observation, he sat cross-legged on the platform as Fengtian had instructed. Immediately, a tremendous wave of bloodline power surged into his body, stimulating his Phoenix bloodline.
Ring after ring of bloodline soul rings erupted and revolved around him.
Scarlet gold, blue gold, scarlet gold again, rose gold, five-color gold—five distinct rings, each glowing with a golden halo, spun around Su Yu in radiant release.
Fengtian stared in awe at each of the golden rings.
Though they were clearly different from the traditional soul rings she had sensed before—these weren't pure soul rings—the fact that they manifested in ring form meant they retained the essential nature of soul rings.
The unusual colors of each ring reflected the extraordinary quality of each one.
Gold, in particular, symbolized the divine level.
And Su Yu had five bloodline soul rings—each with golden halos, and each of such astonishingly high grade.
"Dragon King aura… Phoenix… and Qilin bloodline," Fengtian thought, stunned. "But what is that bloodline?"
She was puzzled by the presence of an auspicious beast's aura.
"So chaotic… and yet perfectly unified. He has Qilin, Dragon, and other divine beast auras, but they've all fused together into one seamless whole. A naturally complete, flawless bloodline…"
Could it be the auspicious beast?
The birth of an auspicious beast cannot be achieved through mere bloodline inheritance. It can only be the result of the natural nurturing of the heavens and earth.
"…"
Su Yu passively received the bloodline power being infused from the stone platform, refining it to elevate the level of the Phoenix bloodline within him.
As the stone platform activated, blood mist began to spread around him, gradually engulfing him. The rich aura of Phoenix bloodline power filled the air.
Su Yu felt as if he were submerged in an ocean of Phoenix bloodline energy. Every part of his body absorbed the power, strengthening the Phoenix bloodline within him.
He didn't actively draw in more bloodline power.
This was a gesture of goodwill from the Phoenix Clan, and he couldn't take advantage of it.
Su Yu knew that if he actively absorbed too much, within three days, the stone platform could be ruined.
"He actually managed to handle it all…"
The more Fengtian observed, the more astonished she became.
Su Yu had managed to completely refine and absorb the bloodline power entering his body without wasting a single drop.
As the three days drew to a close, Fengtian hadn't noticed how quickly time had passed.
"He actually perfectly handled the bloodline inheritance!"
This meant that Su Yu's bloodline strength had now reached the peak level of the Phoenix bloodline!
That was the highest possible level the Phoenix bloodline could naturally achieve, completely independent of any individual's personal strength.
Beyond that, one could only transcend to the supreme level, transforming their own bloodline with their power, making it unique and granting it incredible properties.
"Three days, and he completely refined it."
Not only had he absorbed it all, but he had fully refined it, merging the bloodline power into his being.
Even a pure-blooded Phoenix would need years, or even decades, to fully digest this amount of bloodline energy.
"You…"
At that moment, Fengtian understood why Su Yu had so much bloodline power.
"Although your ability to refine bloodline energy seems quite strong, I must remind you that while bloodlines are powerful, having too many of them can become a hindrance."
"Given your current strength, it's fine, but when you ascend to godhood, managing and harmonizing so many bloodlines will consume a huge amount of your energy."
The Phoenix Clan's inheritance was exceptionally complete. With the knowledge passed down within the Phoenix Small World and the deep insights into their bloodline, Fengtian possessed an immense wealth of cultivation knowledge.
She even suggested some methods to help Su Yu resolve conflicts between the bloodlines in his body.
Su Yu realized that the Phoenix Clan had a profound understanding of bloodline power.
"Thank you."
He already had his own plans and intended to fully refine all the bloodlines, merging them into his own bloodline power.
Once his sixth soul ring solidified into the Golden Bimon bloodline, Su Yu would begin the process of completely fusing all his bloodlines, fully mastering these powers.
At that point, as he fused the various bloodlines, he would naturally generate his seventh bloodline soul ring.
For the eighth and ninth bloodline rings, Su Yu would also use different methods to form them, but they would all be rooted in his own power.
"Fengtian, I have a question. Right now, the Douluo Continent faces the threat of the Abyss. I wonder if the Phoenix Clan's powerhouses would be willing to take action?"
Su Yu informed Fengtian of the Abyss invasion and hoped to get the Phoenix Clan involved.
The Phoenix Clan's nine beings of over a hundred thousand years of age were roughly equivalent to a peak level, with two at level 98, two Super Douluo, and four Titled Douluo.
Even sending a level 98 Phoenix would be beneficial for the situation in the Extreme North.
After all, the Extreme North, while a battlefield, was also a land of opportunities.
Level 98… once they reach that point, they might even break through directly.
At that level, they would be part of the high-end forces in that area.
This could reduce many casualties.
"Abyss? Primordial Skill?"
Fengtian was intrigued by what Su Yu said. She hadn't expected him to develop the Primordial Skill, a cultivation method that could refine the energy of the Abyss.
Refining energy from such planes, or even devouring its primal energy, would definitely be an opportunity for someone trapped at a bottleneck for a long time to break through.
"I'll speak with Huang Fei and Feng Jiu. If they're willing, I'll allow them to head to the Extreme North to provide support."
"I'll convey my thanks to the Phoenix Clan for their support to the frontline soul masters."
"As members of the Douluo Continent, it's our duty to help."
Since the situation wasn't overly urgent, Fengtian had no plans to go herself.
She needed to stay in the Phoenix Small World.
The Abyssal invasion, while threatening, wasn't only pressing in the Extreme North. The Phoenix Small World was also a dangerous region.
They were dependent on the Douluo Continent, and their location was closer to the outside world. If the Abyss planned to create a new passage, they would definitely target small worlds like this. Small worlds served as bridges, making invasions easier and functioning as buffer zones.
That's why Fengtian had to stay and guard the Phoenix Small World.
"Su Yu, our Phoenix Clan doesn't seek help from you after you ascend to godhood to help our members break through. We only wish that, once you reach the Divine Realm, you could look into the whereabouts of our ancestors there. If possible, we'd appreciate it if you could watch over them."
Spirit beasts can't become gods, and for the Phoenix Clan, as well as many other spirit beasts on Douluo Continent, this is a decision made by human gods.
Considering this, the fate of those divine beasts already ascended to the divine realm is easy to imagine.
"By the way, are you planning to establish a faith on the outside?" Fengtian suddenly asked.
She had just used the small world's power to integrate with the Phoenix Continent and had learned about the changes there a few years ago.
She also realized that it was Su Yu who had been spreading a faith.
To become a god through faith?
Create a godhood?
Fengtian didn't know how to respond to Su Yu's ambitions but could only offer advice.
(End of chapter)