Chapter 554: Chapter 553: Heading to the Southern Heaven Continent, the Phoenix Ancestor Apologizes to Lin Heng [First Update]

"Eastern Desolate Continent Daoist Immortal Court, Lin Heng, here to visit!"

A voice like a great bell reverberated from the distant outer gate, spreading throughout the vast Phoenix Immortal Sect.

In an instant, the sky was tinged scarlet.

Cloudy seas rolled, splendid feathers fluttered, and the awe-inspiring phoenixes cast astonished glances towards the mountain gate.

Upon seeing the figure outside.

The entire Phoenix Immortal Sect was in shock, everyone frozen.

"Is it him?"

"That legend... That legend of our times?"

"Hiss..."

Lin Heng’s reputation was so grand that his portrait had long spread to every corner of the Upper Realm.

The experts of the Phoenix Immortal Sect naturally were not strangers to him.

At this moment, seeing the man himself, everyone couldn’t help but take a sharp breath in.

Of course, there were many in the Upper Realm skilled in the art of transformation, so they didn’t dare to be certain, but hastily rushed towards the Phoenix Feather Hall.

Yet at that moment, the Phoenix Feather Hall had no need for their report.

As soon as the voice from outside the mountain gate was heard, the entire Phoenix Race was stunned.

Especially the Phoenix Ancestor.

Its gaze pierced through the mountains and rivers of the Immortal Sect, directly to the grand array outside the mountain gate, seeing that familiar figure.

That figure sensed this, also looking back, scaring it so much its eyelids twitched and its face turned pale.

"How... how... just mentioned him, and he’s here?"

The Phoenix Ancestor’s head buzzed.

The Celestial Demon Emperor under the hall was momentarily baffled, then excitedly shouted, spread its wings, transformed into a stream of light, and shot out of the hall.

"What do we do, Ancestor?"

"Why is that monster visiting us?"

At this point, the strong members of the Phoenix Race were all anxious and uncertain, knowing that the little lord had some connection with that legend.

But they also knew that during the battle for the Saint’s seat in the Demon Realm, their ancestor acted against that legend.

Now, the other party’s visit truly left everyone in doubt, with immense pressure.

"If it is fortune, then it is not misfortune, if it is misfortune, it cannot be avoided."

"Since he didn’t directly smash open the Immortal Gate, he’s probably not here to settle accounts..."

After some contemplation, the Phoenix Ancestor decisively said, "Everyone, welcome him at the gate!"

...

At this moment, Lin Heng was still patiently waiting outside the mountain gate.

The Mountain Guardian Divine Beast and the patrolling Immortal Soldiers were on edge in front of the gate.

It’s just that he hadn’t exerted any pressure, otherwise, the Immortal Soldiers and Divine Beasts guarding the mountain would have wet their pants.

But even so, just by the name of Lin Heng from the Eastern Desolate Continent Daoist Court, it was enough to make the Phoenix Immortal Sect extremely tense.

"Whoa, it’s really you, I thought I was hallucinating!"

"Hahaha!!"

At this moment, a burst of excited laughter came from afar.

It was the Celestial Demon Emperor, flying at an incredible speed, his wings spread like a shooting star.

In an instant, he landed at the mountain gate.

Seeing the familiar Daoist in front of him, joy was written all over the Celestial Demon Emperor’s face, akin to a drowning man seeing a lifeline.

This made Lin Heng somewhat flattered, slightly smiling, "Long time no see, Celestial Demon Emperor, you seem even more impressive."

The Celestial Demon Emperor rolled his eyes, "Come on, don’t flatter me, I’ve heard about your feats these last few years. Damn, you were a monster in the Lower Realm, and after ascending, you’re even more monstrous!"

"Alright, enough of that, let’s hurry to the Southern Heaven Continent."

"Otherwise, there won’t be enough time!"

As he spoke, he grabbed Lin Heng’s hand to leave.

Lin Heng quickly said, "Wait, I’m here to discuss something."

The Celestial Demon Emperor said, "Whatever it is, don’t rush, we’ll talk in the Southern Heaven Continent!"

"Uh..."

Lin Heng paused, suddenly his gaze sharpened as he realized something.

"What’s going on, something happened in the Southern Heaven Continent?"

The Celestial Demon Emperor plainly said, "The Demon Race Celestial Court is slaughtering the Southern Domain and is heading towards the Southern Heaven Continent."

"If you don’t go to their rescue, the Hidden Dragon Dynasty, Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect, and that girl Yan Tong, will all become demon blood food!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Heng’s eyes turned cold, and immediately summoned the Somersault Cloud.

Without another word, he left the Phoenix Immortal Sect with the Celestial Demon Emperor.

"What, they just left?"

Hundreds of Phoenix Race experts, led by the Phoenix Ancestor, arrived solemnly to welcome them.

But they arrived too late, seeing only the legendary figure leaving with their little lord in the blink of an eye.

The Phoenix people looked at each other, at a loss.

Only the Phoenix Ancestor, worried for the Celestial Demon Emperor’s safety, left instructions to take good care of the Immortal Sect before giving chase.

Meanwhile, in the sea of clouds.

The rapidly advancing Lin Heng was swiftly traversing vast continents.

The sights he encountered along the way.

Everywhere were flames of war, mountains of corpses, and seas of blood.

At least a dozen continents along the way had suffered massacres, with the dead numbering more than trillions.

The pervasive smell of blood in the air made Lin Heng frown, his face dark as he said:

"Does the Demon Race truly disregard the laws of causality?"

The Celestial Demon Emperor said, "According to my old man, it’s because the Demon Ancestor is eager to restore the Donghuang Bell’s divine power, so they don’t care about anything else, letting the demons collect blood essence."

"Demon Ancestor!"

"I will sooner or later go to cut it down."

Lin Heng said, his eyes cold, a hint of murderous intent emanating, making the Celestial Demon Emperor feel like he fell into an ice cellar.

He couldn’t help but marvel.

This Daoist truly has grown to a level he could never reach.

At that moment, from far behind, came an old voice.

"East Desolate Daoist Lord, wait for me, please wait for me..."

"Phoenix Ancestor?"

Lin Heng had a thoughtful expression, saying to the Celestial Demon Emperor, "Your old man sure worries about you."

"No choice, I’m his only bloodline," the Celestial Demon Emperor jested.

Lin Heng slightly slowed his speed, and shortly, the Phoenix Ancestor with its massive wings caught up.

Seeing it panting, the Celestial Demon Emperor helplessly said, "Why did you decide to come out again?"

The Phoenix Ancestor rolled its eyes at him wordlessly, then nervously addressed Lin Heng, "Daoist friend, long time no see, how have you been?"

Lin Heng smiled, "Everything’s fine."

"Oh..." The Phoenix Ancestor nodded sheepishly, then looked at Lin Heng with a complex gaze. After hesitating for a while, it finally said proactively, "Back in the Demon Realm, I was eager for the Saint’s seat and acted against you. Here, I apologize for it!"

Clearly, facing Lin Heng, it felt quite guilty. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Though during that day’s siege, it and another Quasi-Saint, after several setbacks, decided to give up.

But no matter what, they indeed acted harshly against Lin Heng that day.

This always worried it, fearing Lin Heng’s eventual reckoning.

"Phoenix Ancestor, you’re joking, the Saint’s seat is a contest for all under heaven. Your actions were understandable, and I naturally don’t hold a grudge."

Lin Heng said calmly, not bothering about what happened back then.