coobybook Chapter 659 Phoenix Dance
Chapter 659 Phoenix Dance
The lake water was crystal clear, and although it was icy cold, countless spiritual energies penetrated the skin, flowing through the pores and into the dantian (lower abdomen).
At first, everyone was caught off guard. The sweet lake water rushed into their mouths and noses, causing them to cough repeatedly. They subconsciously circulated their spiritual energy, but suddenly realized that the lake water was like liquid spiritual energy, even more concentrated than the spiritual energy absorbed from three days of cultivation outside!
The initial annoyance at being "pooped out" instantly turned into ecstatic joy.
A group of Golden Core cultivators swam in the water like fish, opening up their meridians and frantically absorbing the rich spiritual energy.
Zhu Yingying, Yun Jiuzhong, and the other three disciples of the Beast Taming Sect released their own natal spirit beasts so that the other beasts could also benefit from the light.
However, Zhu Yingying's three-legged golden crow, Yun Jiuzhong's nine-tailed fox, Lu Jingxiu's thunder winged eagle, and Su Miao'er's nine-lived black cat were not water-loving spirit beasts. They all squeaked and cried, trying to run back to their companions' sea of consciousness.
Zhu Yingying sighed, "Three-legged creature, this is a Spirit Lake! A Spirit Lake that you can only dream of!"
The three-legged golden crow protested loudly, "I'm a fire elemental! A fire elemental!"
Thunderwing Eagle cackled strangely: "Aren't you afraid I'll unleash a mine and blow up a whole bunch of people?"
The nine-lived black cat meowed loudly, "Kitty, don't want to get bathed—"
Without a sound, the nine-tailed fox jumped onto Yun Jiuchong's head and grabbed his hair bun.
Yun Jiuzhong cried out in pain, "Nine-Tailed Fox, let go! You're going to pull all my hair out!"
While chaos erupted on their side, the four Golden Core cultivators from Taixu and the Sword Sect watched the spectacle with smiles on their faces.
Jiang Li's voice came from above: "Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Sister, stop playing around and come up here!"
"Little Lili!"
Upon hearing her voice, the senior brothers and sisters abandoned their natal spirit pets and darted towards the lake like arrows.
With a few splashes, several shadows leaped out of the blue-and-white porcelain fish tank.
Jiang Li happily rushed over: "Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, Fourth Senior Sister!"
Third Senior Brother Lu Jingxiu lifted her up in one go: "Little Lili, did you miss your senior brother?"
His appearance was completely at odds with his name; he was tall and burly, and Jiang Li was like a little chick in his hands.
Jiang Li Gege laughed and said, "Third Senior Brother, quickly put me down!"
Su Miao'er chuckled, "Third Senior Brother, if you don't let go of Xiao Lili soon, someone's jealousy is about to erupt..."
Lu Jingxiu was startled, then felt a chill run down her spine. She looked up and saw Xie Chang'an standing to the side with a dark expression on his face.
Lu Jingxiu awkwardly put Jiang Li down.
Zhu Yingying and the others suppressed their laughter, clasped their hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, True Lord Chonghua."
Xie Chang'an smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Since you are all fellow disciples of Junior Sister Jiang, and of the same generation as me, you can address each other as senior brother and sister."
Zhu Yingying and the others dared not associate with him as equals, and repeatedly said, "We wouldn't dare, we wouldn't dare!"
On the other side, Jiang Li was surrounded by spirit beasts that had sprung out of the lake.
The Nine-Lives Mystic Cat meowed and jumped into her arms. The Three-Legged Golden Crow and the Thunderwing Eagle shrunk their size to that of birds, one on each side of her shoulder. The Nine-Tailed Fox was a little late and had nowhere to stay, so she jumped onto her back.
The four spirit beasts started complaining to her about their unscrupulous master, leaving Zhu Yingying and the others speechless.
Even their natal spirit beasts would abandon their masters upon seeing Xiao Lili!
Immediately afterwards, Taixu and the four sword cultivators also jumped out of the blue and white porcelain fish tank.
The four sword cultivators were stunned to discover that the spiritual lake was actually contained in a fish tank. Uncle Chonghua had quite the grand gesture, actually putting the entire spiritual lake into a mustard seed bottle!
They all bowed to True Lord Chonghua, saying, "Greetings, Uncle-Master Chonghua!"
Xie Chang'an nodded slightly: "You must be tired from your journey."
Gao Huai'an, who was leading the group, was a disciple of True Lord Chong'an. He gave a simple and honest smile and said, "It's no trouble at all. It's all thanks to Uncle Taixu."
They then turned to Jiang Li, clasped their hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Fairy Jiang!"
These Golden Core sword cultivators respected Jiang Li not only because she was Chonghua Zhenjun's Daoist partner, but also because of the purpose of their trip.
Having been sent by their sect to assist Jiang Li and Xie Chang'an, they naturally learned the ins and outs of the matter and couldn't help but feel a deep respect for them.
A fifteen-year-old Foundation Establishment cultivator was abducted to the Demon Realm by the Demon Emperor. Instead of panicking, he actually started to figure out how to turn the tables on him!
In a short period of time, he formed an alliance with the five divine beasts, intending to overthrow the Demon Emperor, change the dynasty, and establish a sect stronghold in the Demon Realm. Is this something an ordinary person can do?
For them, it's something they wouldn't even dare to dream of!
But this little girl in front of me not only dares to think, she actually dares to do!
No wonder True Lord Chonghua insisted on marrying her; he truly has a discerning eye for talent. She is indeed a heroine among women!
Jiang Li was stuck to the four spirit beasts and couldn't free her hands for a moment, so she could only hold the cat and carry the fox on her back, and bow in return: "Greetings to the four True Immortals."
Then he turned to Taixu and said, "Taixu, you've worked hard!"
Taixu chuckled, "We're family, no need to be so polite."
Jiang Li smiled and said, "If Dandan can ascend the throne as emperor in the future, Taixu will be the greatest contributor, and we will definitely have to thank you properly!"
Taixu said smugly, "Not at all, it was just a small favor."
Xie Chang'an's eyes suddenly sharpened: "Someone's coming!"
He glanced at everyone and said, "Come inside with me."
So, apart from Jiang Li, everyone present followed Xie Chang'an into the house.
Xie Chang'an casually set up an array to conceal everyone's presence and instructed them to hold their breath and concentrate, making sure the newcomers did not notice their existence.
After all, this group, including him, had all smuggled themselves in. Even the five divine beasts allied with Jiang Li could not tolerate outsiders freely entering and leaving their demon race's forbidden territory.
Zhu Yingying asked anxiously, "Will Xiao Lili be alright being all alone outside?"
Xie Chang'an said, "Don't worry, I've instructed Taixu to be on standby at all times. If anything happens, he will bring Junior Sister Jiang into the void immediately."
Thinking of the Taixu Sword Spirit's abilities, Zhu Yingying and the other three felt relieved.
Jiang Li looked up and saw a tall and slender young man dressed in a crimson-gold brocade robe with flowing clouds, wearing a radiant feather crown, with bright eyes and fiery red lips. Every move he made exuded a fierce and domineering aura.
It turns out that the Phoenix Clan is on duty at the entrance of Mist Spirit Valley today.
Jiang Li couldn't help but secretly admire it; the phoenix in its transformed form was so handsome!
Su Miaomiao also peered out the window, and when she saw the person who had arrived, her eyes lit up: "What a handsome young man!"
In the phoenix family, the phoenix is the male bird and the phoenix is the female bird. After transforming into human form, the phoenix is generally called "Phoenix Gentleman" or "Phoenix Lady".
Xie Chang'an's face darkened. What did the Phoenix Clan Chief mean by this? Was he planning to poach his men?
Then, the young master Feng walked over slowly, his face showing concern: "Fairy Jiang, I heard something commotion here. Are you alright?"
Jiang Li smiled and said, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Feng Langjun."
The young master Feng hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said, "Fairy Jiang, my Phoenix clan is skilled in dancing. The Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens is unparalleled in the Three Realms. Would Fairy Jiang like to witness it?"
Jiang Li stared in disbelief: "Huh?"