Ang!!!

With a long screech, a streak of light flew out from the deep pit, incredibly fast, heading straight for Chen Lan.

But Chen Lan was even faster, dodging in an instant.

However, he was quickly stunned because the Phoenix wasn't planning to hit him at all, but to escape!

Seeing the Phoenix soar into the sky and disappear into the clouds, Chen Lan immediately gave chase.

Thinking you can escape from me?

No way!

"Capture!"

Chen Lan caught up with the Phoenix and summoned the World Map, drawing the Phoenix into it to prevent escape.

Poof, poof!

The World Map flipped chaotically, the Phoenix struggling inside, and with its immense power, the World Map wouldn't be able to suppress it for long and would eventually be broken, rendering this Supreme Treasure useless.

Chen Lan immediately entered the World Map, needing to suppress the Phoenix from within.

...

Within the World Map.

Inside the World Map is a vast world, capable of holding living beings, identical to the real world. As the owner of the World Map, Chen Lan could control everything within it, but foreign creatures could resist; the stronger their power, the harder they were to control.

A Phoenix at the Taoist Saint realm couldn't be controlled at will; if the World Map shattered, he would suffer backlash. The only way was to go in and suppress the Phoenix.

Upon entering the World Map, the Phoenix screeched and roared, frantically using Spirit Techniques to try breaking through the World Map.

"Suppress!" Chen Lan coldly commanded, pressing down with his hand.

In the void, multiple black holes appeared, with chains of order shooting out like pythons flying towards the Phoenix, quickly entangling it.

Ang!!!

The Phoenix, bound by countless chains, struggled and screeched, with the sound of chains breaking one by one, clearly unable to hold for long.

Chen Lan's expression tightened, understanding that these chains couldn't hold for long. He summoned the Thunderbolt Divine Spear and instantly appeared before the Phoenix, aiming to pierce its heart.

Clang!

In an instant, the Phoenix's left wing broke free of the chains, its wings blocking its chest, with its tough feathers deflecting the Thunderbolt Divine Spear's strike.

"Human, I was merely in slumber, and you disturbed my rest, now you want to kill me, isn't that too much!"

At this moment, the Phoenix surprisingly spoke human language, its voice cold and arrogant, with an air of disdain, as if commanding above all.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lan remained silent. He seemed to overlook one question: he had no enmity with the Phoenix; why be fixated on killing it? Was it just because it could turn into a Phoenix Egg and become a Spirit Pet?

But how was that different from those in the Desolate Celestial Realm who abused their power and disregarded all life?

Chen Lan didn't want to become like those in the Desolate Celestial Realm, who did whatever they pleased by sheer strength, disregarding all life.

"I'm sorry, senior, I was rude earlier." Chen Lan cupped his fists in apology, realizing he didn't necessarily need the Phoenix.

With a wave of his hand, he unlocked the chains.

The Phoenix was momentarily stunned, and in the next second, it transformed into a human form and appeared.

A red-haired woman slowly walked towards Chen Lan, her figure proud, her face exceptionally beautiful, with a dash of vibrant red between her eyebrows, particularly striking and gorgeous.

"You are strange; this world is one of survival of the fittest. Everyone wants to kill me, to make me their Spirit Pet, yet you don't want to?" the Phoenix questioned puzzledly.

This person's strength was formidable; in a real fight, both sides would suffer, and it might even be defeated.

But now, Chen Lan had chosen to let it go.

Chen Lan said nothing, instead releasing the Phoenix from the World Map, then exiting and storing the World Map away himself.

"Senior, sorry for the offense earlier, I'll take my leave now," Chen Lan said, preparing to leave.

"Wait."

Suddenly, the Phoenix stopped Chen Lan.

Chen Lan turned back, looking puzzled.

He saw the Phoenix take out a seven-colored feather, which shone brightly, radiating a rainbow glow.

"Destiny it seems, you are the one who can change the path of the Great Dao," the Phoenix said in surprise, looking at the seven-colored feather.

This feather was the Phoenix's life guardian feather, but among the Phoenix clan, there was a legend passed down through the ages: whenever they encountered a person of destiny, the seven-colored feather would naturally point to them as the destined one, following whom could take them further.

Though born divine, Phoenixes faced tragic destinies, each one destined to undergo nirvana and rebirth, re-choosing a master, seemingly fated to be servants.

The Phoenix's progenitor once said that only upon meeting the person who could change the path of the Great Dao and reverse the fate of the Phoenix clan could they rewrite their future destiny.

Now, it had found one!

"What do you mean?" Chen Lan was baffled by the Phoenix's words, wondering how he had become a person of destiny.

Immediately after, the Phoenix recounted its race's legends and prophecies.

After hearing it, Chen Lan looked at the shining seven-colored feather, lost in thought, bewildered as to why he had suddenly become a person of destiny.

As for what it meant to change the path of the Great Dao, he also had no idea.

"So, you intend to follow me now?" Chen Lan asked.

"Yes," the Phoenix nodded, firmly believing Chen Lan was the person of destiny who could lead the Phoenix to rewrite their fate.

After speaking, the Phoenix handed the seven-colored feather to Chen Lan, "Take this feather; from now on, you are my master."

Instantly, the Phoenix reverted to its true form, standing before Chen Lan.

Looking at the hovering seven-colored auspicious feather, Chen Lan accepted it without hesitation. Who wouldn't want a pet at the Taoist Saint level?

Since it presented itself, there was no reason to refuse.

As he held the feather tightly, he felt rainbow light emanating from around his body, swirling around him, and the seven-colored feather in his hand slowly dissipated.

Mysteriously, he felt a connection with the Phoenix, a connection stronger than a Soul bond, enabling him to control the Phoenix directly, commanding it at will!

He didn't expect such a bond with the Phoenix; didn't it worry he might not be a good person, or even not the person of destiny?

"Master."

A voice echoed in his mind, the Phoenix's communication.

"Though I don't know how to change the path of the Great Dao, now that I've become your master, I'll do my best to rewrite your clan's destiny."

"Yes, Master."

"Could you shrink your form or change back into a human?"

Chen Lan looked at the Phoenix, thinking its size was inconvenient to carry around.

The Phoenix wiggled and transformed into a small bird the size of a sparrow, landing on Chen Lan's shoulder, looking quite adorable.

"This will do." Chen Lan nodded in agreement, finding it no trouble now.

Having subdued the Phoenix, it was time to check if the Golden-winged Roc and the others had completed their task.

Next, he wanted to search for the Taoist Saint inheritance, curious about the secrets it held.

Returning to the original place, he found the Golden-winged Roc and the others had already killed the two Daoist Venerables, returning everything to a state of calm.

Seeing Chen Lan return, but not the Phoenix, everyone was greatly surprised.

"Did Xiao Yao resolve the Phoenix?!"

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