Fairy Jiang's perception of the magical artifact was accurate.

The Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe indeed showed signs of upgrading, its growth path is very unique, entirely relying on the Master of the Magical Artifact, constantly rising with the master's status.

Yesterday, Jiang Ruyi successfully devoured the Jade Talisman's Divine Soul, transforming into a complete god.

Reach the peak!

This was a significant stimulus for the phoenix robe.

Today, Jiang Ruyi again reigns over the world, widely accepting beliefs from the Human Clan, receiving worship from all beings.

This added fuel to the growth of the phoenix robe!

Indeed, the battle between the Ran Sect and the God Demon Camp is not yet over, Jiang Ruyi is merely the leader of the Ran Sect, not the king of the entire God Demon Camp.

But Jiang Ruyi's descent, establishing a sect with a powerful stance in front of the opposing gods, greatly delighted the phoenix robe.

What truly defines a king?

As the Master of the Magical Artifact received worship from the masses, the Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe upgraded.

Magnificent!

In the southwestern region of the Third Heaven, on Immortal Mo Divine Mountain (formerly Fengxiang God Mountain), whirlwinds descended from the sky, falling toward a towering goddess sculpture.

Jiang Ruyi did not inform Lu Ran, but Sister Xian'er was so excited, shouting incessantly, constantly transmitting messages to Lu Ran.

At first hearing the news, Lu Ran was a bit confused, raising his head to glance at the shadow of the god.

The illusory Lady Xian Mo remained expressionless, without a trace of anomaly, those cold eyes occasionally sweeping over the trembling beings below, as if everything was only natural.

Lu Ran was overjoyed!

He promptly opened a Landing Mirror, arriving directly at the Heavenly Realm Battlefield · Immortal Mo Divine Mountain.

"Ha!" Lu Ran's eyes lit up as he indeed saw the whirlwinds.

He immediately flew upwards, his mind also recalling the previous functions of the Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe.

First, it burns souls, no creatures dare to gaze upon it directly, where the Master of the Magical Artifact goes, beings lower their eyes!

Second, discerning truth and falsehood, differentiating loyalty and betrayal, a person's soul does not lie.

Third, the Phoenix Soul Mark, which can imprint a special mark deep in the target's soul, infusing it with the will of the Master of the Magical Artifact.

Those who do not comply will endure unimaginable pain, far exceeding the agony of heart-tearing and bone-scraping.

Now the question arises!

All three skills relate to mysterious soul elements, so powerful it is frightening.

With the Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe transforming into a top-grade magical artifact, how potent will the fourth effect be?

Will it too be related to the soul?

Lu Ran was full of anticipation, cautiously flying to the side of Immortal Mo's stone sculpture's hand: [Me.]

"Hmm." Jiang Ruyi responded indifferently, casually capturing the tiny human between her fingers.

Before Lu Ran entered the Divine Mountain, all the divine weapons and magical artifacts on her body had already sensed his presence.

Additionally, Xuan Shuang Guards were stationed on the Divine Mountain, Mystic Frost Minions danced around the mountain, and the pervasive frost and scattered plum blossoms sensed everything in this realm.

In other words, for Lu Ran to reach Lady of Ran Sect's hand, it was with the tacit permission of the Xuan Shuang Guards.

The identity of the visitor was clear and obvious.

"Cultivate." The cool voice descended from the sky, like a bucket of cold water, thoroughly dousing Lu Ran's excitement.

Lu Ran: "..."

He can see through the fog, but he cannot see through the stone hand.

As Lady Xian Mo closed her hand, everything plunged into darkness, Lu Ran was imprisoned in a space dense with divine power, the sound of intense battle outside became increasingly clear.

It was apparent that the Jade Venerable Clan's offensive had intensified, clearly stimulated by the whirlwinds.

Yet, Immortal Mo Divine Mountain remained impregnable, not only equipped with the Xuan Shuang Guards' perception, but also the defensive and controlling power of Tu Feng, the Heavenly General, coupled with the Mad Immortal protector's fierce output!

At the mountain's waist, Feng Yan and two generals, though Fake Gods, had also created a significant number of Heavenly Realm minions.

At the foot of the mountain, the sand sea overflowed, burying each Jade Venerable, with swift sand arcs cleaving the invading foes.

And like this impregnable Divine Mountain, the Ran Sect possessed nine of them!

As long as they are well-guarded, it is sufficient to maintain the existence of the Heavenly Realm Battlefield.

The phoenix robe's upgrade went smoothly, in just twenty minutes, the whirlwinds descending from the sky gradually dissipated.

Lu Ran realized the change in environment, immediately flickered out, observing the magnificent phoenix robe.

[Success?] He circled around Immortal Mo's stone sculpture, seeing no reaction from the other, couldn't help but transmit a question.

"Want to see its abilities?" Jiang Ruyi couldn't help but smile, naturally sensing someone's eager demeanor.

[Want!] Lu Ran nodded repeatedly, his anticipation was sky-high.

After all, within the Divine Demon System, everything related to the soul is the most mysterious, even gods and demons find it hard to explore.

"Cry~~~"

Suddenly, a grand phoenix cry resounded.

The sky originally shrouded in dark clouds burst forth with brilliant golden light.

"Wow!" Lu Ran jerked his head up, shielding his face with his hand, squinting through his fingers to gaze at the firmament.

The brilliant gold covered the entire sky.

It was a gigantic phoenix illusion, its grandeur was astonishing!

When transformed into ancient fierce beasts, even Jade-faced Snake or Yinli Tiger were no match for this.

Lu Ran gradually adapted to the light, observing the phoenix illusion's wide wings gently flapping, each feather's texture vividly clear, shining brightly in gold.

Like blazing golden flames, it was burning the firmament.

Lu Ran slowly turned around, catching sight of the phoenix illusion slightly bowing, those phoenix eyes composed of golden flames, solemn and sacred.

Under these majestic phoenix eyes, Lu Ran couldn't help but feel awe, even an urge to worship.

"Hiss..."

"Ugh." Sounds of pain and groans echoed.

Lu Ran was stunned to discover these voices belonged to the Faceless Jade Venerables?!

The white jade sculptures besieging the Divine Mountain ignited in golden flames.

Standing at the peak of the Divine Mountain, Jiang Ruyi's eyes grew increasingly similar to the Phoenix Illusion soaring above the heavens.

The shape of the eyes was merely superficial.

The key was the majestic aura emanating from the phoenix eyes.

Under the shadow of the Phoenix Illusion, wherever Jiang Ruyi's gaze landed, the Faceless Jade Venerables were ignited one by one.

But this special golden flame seemed to have no destructiveness, as the Faceless Jade Venerables appeared unscathed.

Lu Ran was even more puzzled.

If they weren't hurt, why were the Faceless Jade Venerables crying out in pain?

Could it be that their souls were being burned?

"Gulp." Lu Ran's Adam's apple moved.

Directly burning the souls of living creatures?

Is that right?

Lu Ran could only torture souls when the target was dead.

But Jiang Ruyi...

What was more terrifying was that the intensity of her golden flame was startlingly high!

Bear in mind that she was burning the Faceless Jade Venerable Clan!

Lu Ran had once burned the dead souls of the Faceless Jade Venerables with Soul Fire, yet they always had a nonchalant demeanor, even showing disdainful smiles.

Look at them now!

One by one, the Faceless Jade Venerables looked pained, occasionally unable to hold back their groans.

What level of agony must it be to make such beings change their expression?

If even the Faceless Jade Venerables were losing composure, if this fire were to fall upon the Human Clan, or used to burn Gods and Demons...

Could any being truly endure it?

"Hm?" Lu Ran voiced a light doubt.

The golden sky rapidly lost its luster, and the screen of the phoenix vanished without a trace.

[What's wrong, Ruyi?]

[The Domain Skill consumes too much, just experimenting for now.] A cool voice imprinted in Lu Ran's mind.

[Like the Domain of Silence of the Silent Night Blade, can you only maintain it for three to five minutes?] Lu Ran quickly asked.

[Even shorter than that. This domain isn't as domineering as your Domain of Silence, but the magic artifact casts independently, consuming its own energy, not in conjunction with mine.]

Jiang Ruyi slightly lifted her fingertips and added: [I can try to adjust the grade of the casting, to make the area covered by the Phoenix Illusion smaller, to see if it can extend the time.]

Lu Ran nodded silently, recalling the visual impact the screen of the phoenix had on him.

It really was no different from a primordial fierce beast.

So, the domain's range was probably about ten thousand meters?

Jiang Ruyi waited a moment, and indeed saw a certain figure flashing towards her at her fingertips.

Lu Ran continued closely watching the battlefield, seeing the golden flames extinguish on a Faceless Jade Venerable's body, but the impact continued.

The Jade Venerable's movements were clearly hindered, its expression alternating between pain and anger, no longer as composed as before.

[Ruyi, if you continue burning, can you directly destroy the Faceless Jade Venerable's soul?]

Jiang Ruyi pondered for a moment, then slowly shook her head: [The function of the magic artifact serves the purpose of its existence. The Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe is intended to help me ascend to the summit, making all living beings kneel in submission beneath me.

The effect of this domain emphasizes intimidation and suppression, which can be seen as a support skill rather than an output skill.]

Upon hearing this, Lu Ran couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

If it could directly destroy souls, that would be great...

Next time encountering a true Faceless Jade Venerable, if it could be burned to ashes, wouldn't everything be blissful?]

[You're not satisfied?]

[Ah... satisfied! Very satisfied!] Lu Ran quickly responded.

[Remember, in front of me, you can't lie.]

[I'm not lying!] Fortunately, Lu Ran had his back to Jiang Ruyi, quickly managing his expression, [I really do like it, in the future it can be used to burn Spiritual Fortunes, or the Divine Soul of Lie Tian!]

Lu Ran had learned his lesson after being tricked once before.

The lack of a burning sensation in his soul meant Jiang Ruyi was not checking if he was lying.

In fact, since Jiang Ruyi acquired the Phoenix Dignity of Nine Heavens Robe, she had never used such a method against Lu Ran.

In front of her, all beings' small thoughts were exposed, true or false could be discerned in a few words.

Except for Lu Ran.

She always relied on what she saw and heard firsthand.

Lu Ran's voice entered her mind again: [If it really could destroy divine souls, we would be apprehensive instead!

If by accident we burnt away the soul of a Spiritual Fortune, wouldn't it set it free, conveniently benefiting that wretched creature?]

Jiang Ruyi's lips slightly curved upwards, her fingertip hooked a little.

"Oh~" Lu Ran let out a soft cry, falling downwards.

The gigantic stone hand gently closed in, plunging Lu Ran into darkness once again, imprisoned anew.

Threads of Holy Spirit Energy spread in her palm, nourishing the small human body.

[Cultivate.]

Lu Ran: "..."

Came here in good shape, now can't return at all.

In the Human World, the Ran Sect's deities were already on track, so there was no need to worry too much.

Just return to hold the fort on the fifteenth.

[...Fine!] Lu Ran soaked in the Origin Energy released by the Lord God, laying directly down, [By the way, what's the name of this domain?]

[You decide.]

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