Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 699, The Pool of Immortality

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

[Perhaps this is what divinity feels like…] For some reason, these feelings arose in Demonic Phoenix’s heart. She immediately bowed her head in respect and greeted, “I, Demonic Phoenix, pays respects to the Divine Tree.”

Demonic Phoenix’s voice was clear and melodious like a lark’s, yet ethereal; like a dream amidst the stars.

Specifically, Yu Zi Yu could not quite explain it in words alone, but there was no denying that just at a glance at Demonic Phoenix had left Yu Zi Yu completely satisfied.

[She is a promising seed, someone worth nurturing. More importantly, the current Misty Mountains lacked a Commander of the Skies, and the arrival of Demonic Phoenix just so happen to perfectly fill this position.]

[The Queen of Birds, the Ruler of the Sky… these titles suit her perfectly.] With joy in his heart, Yu Zi Yu focused his gaze on Demonic Phoenix’s status screen.

Race: Mutant Goshawk
Rank: Tier-4

Bloodline:

Phoenix Bloodline — It’s the oldest and most mysterious Bloodline, making her truly the Queen of Birds.

Innate Talent:

Dark Feather — Unlike the feathers of most winged creatures, Demonic Phoenix’s feathers are fine and dense. Each of her feathers seem to possess life, are fluffy, delicate, and translucent, and shimmer like stars. They can differentiate into millions, neutralize all attacks, and even transform into a rain of millions, shredding their target into nothing.

Unique Abilities:

Sword of Feathers — Opening its wings like a fan, it shoots out feathers that cover the sky, like a storm of feathers. Each feather is sharp as a sword and is capable of tearing through steel and piercing the Earth.

Advent of Darkness — Swaying her three plumes, she can cast a field of darkness that devours the spirit of everyone and everything, plunging people into despair until death.

Clairvoyant Eyes — Her eyes can foresee the future but they are not the forbidden pupils of divine origins. So regardless of any future she foresees, she can’t reveal it or else she will incur the wrath of the Heavens.

Feather Transformation — She can instantly transform into countless feathers, warding off all attacks.

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[She is truly outstanding, extraordinarily outstanding. Keeping everything aside, just her abilities alone are enough to secure a place under my command. How frightening. No wonder she could fight Old Third to a draw.]

After going through Demonic Phoenix’s status screen, Yu Zi Yu praised her in his mind.  However, that was not the most frightening aspect about her.

What was truly frightening was that Demonic Phoenix, gifted with such Talents, was about to become one of Yu Zi Yu’s subordinates. And once Demonic Phoenix underwent the baptism of Yu Zi Yu’s Life Essence and received his vigorous cultivation, she would become extremely strong.

As for how strong exactly, no one could say for sure, not even Yu Zi Yu.

However, one thing he was certain about: Demonic Phoenix was truly worth his anticipation.

[In terms of talent and potential, she is not inferior to Nine Tails.] Marveling in his mind, Yu Zi Yu’s gaze fell upon the most terrifying ability of Demonic Phoenix — the Clairvoyant Eyes.

[Given her Clairvoyant Eyes, no wonder Demonic Phoenix had always been alone. If she failed to control her mouth and leaked out some Heavenly Secrets, even if she didn’t die, she would be severely injured.] As these thoughts flashed in his mind, Yu Zi Yu directly stated, “In the future, cultivate in the Pocket of Darkness. It’s quiet enough and suitable for you alone. When necessary, you can also lead the Avian Clans and fight for Misty Mountains.”

“Yes, Divine Tree,” Demonic Phoenix glanced at Yu Zi Yu in confusion, yet she responded promptly.

Actually, a moment ago, for some reason, she had a feeling as if she had been completely seen through.

After a moment, she shook her head, muttering in her mind, [It must be the Divine Tree. He must have some terrifying means of insight.]

Thanks to her Clairvoyant Eyes, she naturally knew many such eerie and terrifying means, just like her Clairvoyant Eyes, which allowed her to easily see the movements of her enemies three seconds ahead in a battle.

On ordinary days, if she interacted with Heaven and Earth, she could even glimpse into the future. However, what she saw in the future was beyond her control; everything depended on luck.

Just like not long ago, she only luckily glimpsed the Heavenly Secrets during her Bloodline metamorphosis, and came to know the existence of the ‘Celestial Realm’.

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Yu Zi Yu nodded his acknowledgment to Demonic Phoenix, feeling satisfied with her tacit conduct.

Despite her aloofness and arrogance, she had maintained an amiable attitude towards him; at least, she had not embarrassed him in front of so many Mutant Beasts.

With this in mind, Yu Zi Yu’s Spiritual Energy surged, sending the mist rolling back.

Immediately after, a crystalline pool, as if encrusted with diamonds, caught Demonic Phoenix’s eyes.

This pool was quite large, stretching for over 100 meters in length and width. The pool was filled with a greenish but crystal-clear liquid. It appeared extremely extraordinary.

However, at this moment, Demonic Phoenix’s attention was not on this, instead on a monument, about 30 meters tall, next to the crystalline pool. Etched on this monument were ancient and simple characters.

“Pool…of…Immortality,” murmuring to herself, Demonic Phoenix’s spirit suddenly shook violently.

An indescribable feeling surged up in her heart. When she turned around, she realized that more than 10 minutes had already passed.

“Huh!?” In astonishment, Demonic Phoenix furrowed her brows deeply.

Until a moment later, as if realizing something, she incredulously looked towards Yu Zi Yu not far away. “Divine Tree has long since broken through to Tier-5…”

Somewhat unbelieving in her heart, Demonic Phoenix was dumbfounded.

Just by words alone, it could awe even a Natural Disaster-Class Transcendent like her.

In Demonic Phoenix’s understanding, only extraordinary beings of Tier-5 with incredible abilities could truly achieve this.

*Ssssshhh…* Immediately, Rootlets intertwined into a Humanoid Figure, gesturing Demonic Phoenix to remain silent.

“A fortuitous breakthrough is hardly worth mentioning,” Yu Zi Yu joked, using mental transmission.

However, the implications within his words left Demonic Phoenix stunned.

“Understood, Your Excellency,” Demonic Phoenix responded, her attitude completely different from before, looking at Yu Zi Yu with an indescribable reverence. [Indeed, Divine Tree had silently and imperceptibly broken through to Tier-5.]