Chapter 6267 - The Spiritual Realm

“Long Biluo has been defeated!” The powerful figures present were all shocked; this world-shaking battle ended just like that. “Retreat!” Long Biluo fled, and these powerful figures chose to flee immediately. They had already attacked the Life Pearl together and were thus enemies of Long Chen. If they did not escape now, then when? “Boom!” Suddenly, the ground was pierced through, and vines, like monstrous pythons, traversed thousands of miles of void. They penetrated the bodies of a group of strong figures, and it was Zhi Zhi who had taken action. Earlier, it had launched a surprise attack on Long Biluo, and what seemed like a sure hit was thwarted by the power of the God Emperor. Having just emerged from seclusion, it suffered a major setback, revealing its ferocity. The vines, like sharp swords, pierced through the void, tearing the firmament, rivaling divine weapons. “Puff, puff, puff...” Countless figures couldn't evade in time and were pierced by the vines, instantly annihilated, their corpses dragged into a chaotic space. “What is this creature?” The experts from the Nine Heavens and the outsiders cried out in terror; they had never seen such a terrifying being. However, the powerful figures present were scattered everywhere, and Zhi Zhi could only strike down a portion of them, among which there was a particular figure. “Boom!” With a loud explosion, Yun Wu blocked with a divine weapon but was still struck flying by Zhi Zhi's vines, rolling far away. “Buzz!” Zhi Zhi's vines, sharp as spears, stabbed fiercely towards Yun Wu. “No!” Seeing Zhi Zhi about to kill Yun Wu, Xiao Yun cried out, breaking away from the form of the Cloud-Chasing Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, transforming into a beautiful maiden and rushing over. Hearing Xiao Yun's call, Zhi Zhi, now possessing a certain level of intelligence, avoided Yun Wu's head, and its vines, like snakes, instantly bound Yun Wu. As powerful as Yun Wu was, she was utterly powerless before Zhi Zhi. The power Zhi Zhi displayed at this moment was terrifying. However, Long Chen had not initially factored in Zhi Zhi's strength. This time, it was entirely Zhi Zhi who took the initiative to join the battle. At this moment, Zhi Zhi's form was extremely strange, neither entirely corporeal nor entirely spiritual, while its true body was curled up in the chaos space, seemingly engaged in some form of prayer. “Sister Yun Wu, you and I are both of the Cloud-Chasing Swallowing Heaven Sparrow clan. When I last ascended the ancestral mountain, you repeatedly made things difficult for me. I believed you were doing it to uphold the dignity of our clan, and I did not resent you. Later, during my ancestral recognition trial, you secretly manipulated things, which ultimately led to my failure and expulsion. Though I was saddened and left in silence with Sister Meng Qi, I still did not resent you because I always saw you as family. I hoped that one day, we could resolve our differences, and you would see me as family. But today, you allied with the outside demons to attack me, trying to destroy my inheritance and harm my brother Long Chen. I will never forgive you...” At first, Xiao Yun's voice was choked with emotion, full of boundless grievance, but by the last sentence, her gaze turned sharp, and a shadow of a chaotic vermilion bird loomed behind her. “Today, I sever all ties with the Cloud-Chasing Swallowing Heaven Sparrow clan. If you dare to harm me or my friends again, I will take your life.” Xiao Yun's voice was resolute, imbued with a terrifying aura of slaughter. That aura carried a unique signature, originating from the chaotic vermilion bird, though the current fusion seemed to mainly reflect Xiao Yun's will. Otherwise, with the endless resentment of the chaotic vermilion bird, a massacre would have ensued long ago. Understanding the situation, Zhi Zhi wisely released Yun Wu. Yun Wu, with a sullen expression, said nothing, spreading her wings and soaring away. “This person is narrow-minded and ungrateful; she likely won't appreciate your kindness.” Meng Qi approached, gently stroking Xiao Yun's head, sighing. Yun Wu, sharp and acerbic, was not a good person, but her talent was extremely high, being the strongest of the Cloud-Chasing Swallowing Heaven Sparrow clan. When she accompanied Xiao Yun to the ancestral mountain of the clan, it was due to Yun Wu's repeated difficulties that they ultimately failed to recognize their ancestors. Xiao Yun longed to return to her family, but although there were some enlightened ancestors in the clan, they were unwilling to offend Yun Wu for Xiao Yun. Moreover, at that time, Xiao Yun's strength, though seemingly good, was no match for Yun Wu, so naturally, they sided with Yun Wu. However, neither Yun Wu nor the Cloud-Chasing Swallowing Heaven Sparrow clan could have imagined that Xiao Yun would one day grow to this level, even condensing five hundred Emperor Flames, equal to Yun Wu. Now, having acquired the inheritance of the chaotic vermilion bird, her strength was astonishing, with limitless potential in the future. Yun Wu's mood upon leaving likely wasn't good. Due to Yun Wu's delay, all the strong figures vying for the chaotic vermilion bird had already fled. “Brother Long Chen, Xiao Yun misses you.” After Yun Wu left, Xiao Yun pounced into Long Chen's arms, hugging him tightly, her face full of excitement and joy. Though Xiao Yun was growing stronger, she was still a child. “Brother misses you too.” Long Chen gently stroked her little head, his eyes looking towards Meng Qi. At this moment, Meng Qi's beautiful eyes were slightly red, seemingly having a lot to say to Long Chen but not knowing where to start. “Buzz!” Suddenly, behind Xiao Yun, a shadow of a chaotic vermilion bird appeared. Its wings covered the sky, its divine might vast, instantly changing the color of the world. Long Chen's heart skipped a beat; this shadow of the chaotic vermilion bird carried an independent vermilion bird will. Had Xiao Yun not fully refined the vermilion bird's will? The chaotic vermilion bird, its eyes like a blood moon, looked at Long Chen. At that moment, Long Chen found that Xiao Yun in his arms and Meng Qi beside him were motionless. “Mental world?” Long Chen's heart trembled; he had been silently drawn into the mental world of the chaotic vermilion bird. “The Jiuli Clan?” The chaotic vermilion bird spoke, its voice that of a young woman, filled with endless resentment. “Damn, is this revenge? If revenge is sought now, what can stop it?” Long Chen felt a chill in his heart. The chaotic vermilion bird looked at Long Chen for a long time before finally speaking: “Originally, though my physical body perished, my will remained. These ants wanted my inheritance, and I planned to detonate all Nirvana Pearls, taking everyone with me. Especially with the appearance of two geniuses from the Jiuli Clan, it strengthened my resolve. I had been trapped for countless years and finally saw a chance for revenge.” “What made senior change your mind?” Long Chen's heart was filled with a glimmer of hope. “It was your identity as the Nine Star Heir,” said the chaotic vermilion bird. Long Chen's heart stirred, and the chaotic vermilion bird continued: “But even as a Nine Star Heir, your body carries the blood of the Jiuli Clan, which made me hesitate. At that time, this little one came in, and through soul communication, I learned of your past. This made me consider handing the inheritance to her, and your battle with Long Biluo satisfied me. At least it proved you weren’t in league with them. Otherwise, this little girl, having just absorbed my power, would still be under my will's control. I could easily have her self-destruct, taking you all with her.” Hearing this, sweat trickled down Long Chen's forehead; he realized he had walked a fine line between life and death. “I ask you one question, and you must answer truthfully. If you dare deceive me, I'll send you all to hell immediately.” The chaotic vermilion bird suddenly turned serious, and a sharp aura rose.