Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 721 - 593: The Immortal of Great Tang

Qi Xiu did not notice that the Dragon Eyes beyond the Fourth Realm had already developed some even more formidable power. His eyes turned, like two ancient stone carvings, exuding a majestic and domineering aura.

"I've gained some insight, let's put this matter aside for now. I've found the opportunity to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy.

However, this opportunity is extremely difficult to grasp, and there is only one chance. Enter my Realm first, and I'll bring you in."

They successfully found the wisp of Phoenix Sovereign Fire Qi contained within one of the thirty-six Earth Fire Caverns.

But this wisp of Fire Qi was also elusive, appearing and disappearing.

The opportunity to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy exists only once and there must be no room for error. Otherwise, if they fail, their bargaining chip with the Moon Sea True Venerable would be gone.

"Alright."

Although it was the first time working with the Yan Huang Daoist, for some reason, Hu Tianzong always felt a familiar aura from him and thus trusted him greatly.

Without a word, Hu Tianzong transformed into a golden light and entered Qi Xiu's True Dragon Law Realm.

The Purple-Gold Dragon Eyes watched the Earth Fire Cavern, where the energy of the Eternal True Fire flickered like a golden thread. Qi Xiu leaped, his body transforming suddenly into the True Dragon Body, then deployed the Law of Shrinking and Growing at Will, turning into a particle like a speck of dust, and shot towards that golden thread of Fire Qi in an instant.

Just as Qi Xiu was about to use this energy of the Eternal True Fire to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy,

illusory, pale visions suddenly appeared before his eyes.

It was a scene of him being reduced to ashes after investing himself into the energy of the Eternal True Fire.

Was it the foresight method of the Observing Qi Skill?!

The Dragon Eyes of the Fourth Realm have such effectiveness?!

After a slight surprise, Qi Xiu's face immediately turned solemn. Could it be that the energy of the Eternal Divine Fire is not the opportunity to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy?

But he had already invested himself into this formation.

If he were to withdraw, he would never be able to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy again.

If it's not the energy of the Eternal Divine Fire, then what could it be?

His mind was at a standstill, unable to advance or retreat, and as he gazed at the Divine Fire Qi, filled with a pervasive aura of annihilation, burning both flesh and spirit, Qi Xiu's brow furrowed more tightly.

But having come all this way, his fearless Dao Heart, forged through countless crises and dangerous trials, did not leave him in a panic.

Within his soul, thoughts collided, and amid the scattering sparks of spiritual light, Qi Xiu suddenly realized something, causing his brow to relax, and a trace of a smile appeared on his lips.

"I understand now. So this is why the Dragon Eyes of the Fourth Realm have such an effect."

Understanding the cause and effect of the current predicament, Qi Xiu no longer hesitated. Though the golden Fire Qi made his whole body flush red and scorching, he didn't dodge or avoid it, and plunged headfirst into the Divine Fire Qi that would burn him to ashes.

Upon entering the Divine Fire Qi, the searing pain of burning spread intensely throughout his body, from the inside out, covering every inch of flesh and bone.

Experiencing the torment that could drive anyone mad, Qi Xiu's expression remained calm.

Though he had been cultivating for less than a century, compared to Dao Experts of the same level, his time in cultivation was not even a fraction of theirs.

Yet the pain and tempering he had endured were unimaginable to these ordinary Dao Experts.

This minor ordeal of burning in flames seemed like the most severe punishment to regular people.

But for him, it was far from reaching his limits.

In this fiery blaze, Qi Xiu's body soon began to crack, shattering into charred fragments, then collapsing into ash heaps.

So it appeared that Qi Xiu, who would later become the Vice Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect and the Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch, was burned alive by the Divine Fire there.

However, just as the ashes slowly sunk to the bottom of the golden, boiling Divine Fire Qi,

an incomparably rich and surging vitality exploded out.

The golden hue of the Divine Fire Qi sublimated and transformed, flowing into a supreme, flawless platinum hue.

Simultaneously, its terrifying destructive power shifted dramatically, and the intense vitality that spread out made platinum lotuses bloom in the surrounding void.

The lotus blossoms fell to the ground, petals slowly forming.

Qi Xiu, having turned to ashes, was reborn, sitting cross-legged at the center of the Lotus Platform.

"Wisdom and courage are complete—able to enter the Mysterious Mansion."

A deep and heavy ancient chant echoed beside his ear as Qi Xiu slowly opened his eyes.

"Truly worthy of the Phoenix Sovereign's heritage, the very first test is already this difficult—I can't imagine how much harder the path ahead may be."

Standing up, Qi Xiu looked ahead, seeing the platinum-hued Divine Fire Qi like a wedge-shaped rift containing boundless treasure rays and auspicious clouds, seeming to be brewing a golden ancient sea.

"The Divine Fire Formation formed by thirty-six Earth Fire Caverns, with countless combinations and the strict six-hour timeframe.

This tests the intelligence of the entrant.

After successfully deducing the location of the Divine Fire Qi, as the entrant wished to enter the heritage circle using it, the Divine Fire would reveal the future scene of itself being burned to ashes.

The ability to see past illusions, recognize the truth, and endure the pain of the burning Divine Fire.

This tests the courage of the entrant.

Only by passing these two barriers does one qualify to enter the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy."

Having penetrated the first two tests of the Phoenix Sovereign's legacy, Qi Xiu couldn't help but click his tongue, silently lamenting the extreme difficulty of the legacy's tests.

"Thankfully, I'm fairly clever."

Letting out a soft laugh, Qi Xiu then took confident strides toward the entrance to the legacy opened by the Divine Fire Qi. After countless golden threads of light fell, his figure completely vanished into the entrance.