"Well, well, the path of invincibility, it seems you're on the Invincibility Path. Do you know how difficult the Invincibility Path is?"

"I don't know, please enlighten me, senior." Chen Lan replied with his fists clasped.

"The Invincibility Path is quite lonely. Looking back, few people can walk the Path of Invincibility. All I've seen have failed, dying and disappearing."

"Because the Invincibility Path requires the courage to face any difficulties without fear, the perseverance to walk this path without looking back, and most importantly, the ability to endure loneliness."

"Loneliness?" Chen Lan asked in confusion, what does this mean?

"Walking the Invincibility Path will offend many people. Your life will either be on the path of offending people or on the path of killing people. Can you guarantee that your family, lover, and friends will survive? Or do you have the energy to protect them?" Thunder Emperor looked into Chen Lan's eyes and spoke seriously.

Chen Lan fell silent. He couldn't even protect himself right now, so how could he protect others?

The Path of Invincibility is about making enemies constantly. To be invincible in the world, first endure loneliness, for the strong are always lonely.

"I know I can't protect those I want to protect now, but if I don't continue on this path, I will have even less ability to protect them. Since to be invincible one must endure loneliness, then I will endure it," Chen Lan said seriously.

"Not bad, having such determination is admirable. I hope you can reach the end, becoming the only one to walk out of the Path of Invincibility," Thunder Emperor said with a smile.

Few have the determination to walk the Path of Invincibility. None have walked out of it. Whether Chen Lan can become the first is unknown.

"In that case, let me lend you a hand. Sit down; I will give you my inheritance and my Dao body," Thunder Emperor said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan nodded, sat down cross-legged, and waited for the Thunder Emperor to bestow the inheritance.

...

Outside the Heart Demon World.

"Master has been inside for so long without coming out. Could something have happened?" Water Wind Dragon asked worriedly.

But the soul connection was still there, so there was no reason to worry too much.

Ang!!!

Suddenly, the sound of a phoenix cry echoed across the heavens and earth, shaking the eight directions, and countless people could hear it.

Water Wind Dragon was startled, looking toward the source of the sound, and saw a phoenix covering the sky and soaring into the heavens. Its golden holy feathers were brilliant and dazzling, illuminating the world. Countless people were amazed, especially by the seven giant feathers on its tail, spreading colorful divine light and sprinkling faint stars during its majestic flight.

"Is that... a Phoenix?!" Water Wind Dragon stared in shock at the phoenix, mumbling to itself.

There had always been rumors that this Celestial Realm secret realm contained an ancient Divine Beast, extremely terrifying, and all who saw it died.

Yet, such rumors still spread. It was puzzling, for if everyone who saw it died, why were there such tales?

Now that it had seen it, there indeed was a Divine Beast, and it's the phoenix, symbolizing divinity and hope.

Throughout history, phoenixes have symbolized hope because they rise anew through nirvana, bringing new hope. It is said among both mortals and cultivators that anyone who sees a phoenix will have good fortune in the future.

"The rumors are half true. If it's a phoenix, it wouldn't kill anyone. But a Divine Beast exists, indeed, and I don't know how many years this phoenix has existed."

Ang!!!

In an instant, the phoenix cried out again, this time even more deafening, accompanied by an explosive surge of terrifying aura, shaking the secret realm.

Water Wind Dragon was knocked back by the aura, watching the phoenix in fear: "It's actually a Taoist Saint-level phoenix, did it break through with its innate Dao?"

If it could be killed, one might obtain a Phoenix Egg!

Because phoenixes are reborn through nirvana, returning to their origin—an egg. When it hatches, the phoenix acknowledges its first sight as its master. If it sees no one, it will not acknowledge a master.

Water Wind Dragon glanced back at the Heart Demon Teleportation Gate, with its master not yet emerging, it couldn't leave its master to go alone.

Alas, for now, it could only wait for its master's return.

And it wasn't sure whether there would still be time then.

...

"A phoenix, it's indeed a phoenix, the legendary ancient Divine Beast, with its entire body being a treasure. The Phoenix Crown can be made into a magical treasure, its wings as well, even its feathers into magic robes with strong defense. Most importantly, its tail's seven-colored auspicious feathers symbolize divinity and hope!"

"Yes, I've heard about this. They say that as long as you carry those seven-colored feathers, you can be granted great fortune. You'll find treasures just walking, and countless opportunities will come to you, though I don't know if it's true."

"Whether it's true or not, doesn't matter. Let's go and see first; there's only one Phoenix Egg!"

"Right, if we can obtain the Phoenix Egg, breaking through to Daoist Venerable is not a dream. Even without breaking through, you could rely on the phoenix for life."

Seeing the phoenix appear, countless people rushed in that direction, hoping to get the Phoenix Egg.

Among them were Li Zhongdao and other remaining Daoist Venerables of the Demon Race. Everyone wanted the ancient Divine Beast phoenix!

...

Half an hour passed.

Inside the Heart Demon World, Chen Lan slowly opened his eyes. Instantly, his body erupted with endless lightning, crackling terrifyingly everywhere. His eyes flickered with golden lightning as golden dragons of lightning coiled around his body, finally delving into his body. They emerged on his skin, with a dragon head appearing on Chen Lan's face, a pair of dragon horns slowly emerged at his temples, powerful and majestic, exuding a domineering aura.

"You have mastered the Golden Dragon Thunder Body so quickly, your talent is extraordinary, your comprehension is the strongest I have seen," Thunder Emperor exclaimed in shock.

This Divine Technique was obtained from a secret realm. It allows the user to transform thunder into a golden dragon imprinted on the body, significantly enhancing power during use, often catching enemies off guard.

It took him two and a half years to comprehend it, yet Chen Lan succeeded within half an hour. Anyone unaware might think Chen Lan was the creator of this Divine Technique.

"This Divine Technique is indeed incredibly powerful; I feel an immense surge of power within me," Chen Lan clenched his fist and smiled.

This Divine Technique is terrifyingly powerful and can serve as a trump card.

"As for the remaining Spirit Techniques and Divine Techniques, comprehend them yourself. It's getting late; it's time to retrieve my Dao body," Thunder Emperor said with a faint smile, a carefree acceptance of life and death on his face.

"Senior, if I take your Dao body, does that mean you will disappear?" Chen Lan pondered this and looked up, frowning at Thunder Emperor.

"Indeed, my Dao body carries a sliver of my soul. Once you merge with it, I will naturally vanish, having grown tired of this world. It's time for me to leave."

Chen Lan remained silent for a while before saying:

"Thank you, senior, but I have one more question. May I ask if you know where the Taoist Saint's inheritance is?"

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