Ye Chen walked to the Phoenix egg and tapped it with his hand.

The sound rang out like striking metal.

Master Legs joked from the side: "Have you ever seen someone hatch an egg? Spread your legs and sit on it."

Ye Chen couldn't be bothered to reply; he was used to Master Legs jokingly being improper.

"Can it communicate?" Ye Chen asked.

The Phoenix egg gently rocked in response to Ye Chen.

Communication is possible, it's not a dumb egg!

Ye Chen looked at Luo Qingyi and said: "Elder Qingyi, I initially thought of using this egg to negotiate with the Four Great Demon Kings, but now it seems there's another way."

Luo Qingyi hummed in agreement and said: "This Luoyao Mountain Range isn't a special place, yet the Four Great Demon Kings have gathered here; something's obviously amiss. They must be here to guard the Phoenix egg.

Now, the little Phoenix inside the egg is closely bonded to you, and your chances of negotiating with the Four Great Demon Kings are much better."

Ye Chen grinned and then directly hugged the Phoenix egg, withdrawing from the Sword Tomb.

Almost as soon as he exited the Sword Tomb.

A loud rumbling sound erupted from afar, as the massive Black Flood Dragon King tore through the sky, its hundred-meter-long body coiling in the air, eyes gleaming with a fearsome light.

"Cunning human, you've been hiding here all this time!" The Black Flood Dragon King's voice was filled with extreme anger and killing intent.

If Ye Chen weren't currently holding the Phoenix egg, the Black Flood Dragon King would have spewed him to death.

"Boom boom boom!"

The White Elephant King stepped forth with leg movements akin to mountainous elephant legs, swinging its trunk ferociously, causing the surrounding world to tremble.

The Golden Roc King soared in the sky, its golden feathers standing upright like golden swords, eager to tear Ye Chen to pieces.

The Celestial Fox King radiated a mesmerizing blue glow.

Ye Chen faced the pressure from the Four Great Demon Kings, maintaining his Martial Arts True Eye to avoid being trapped in the Celestial Fox King's illusion, then shouted: "Four Demon Kings, I mean no harm; we are allies!"

"We are of the Demon Race; we're not allies with you!"

Ye Chen hurriedly spoke: "Then we are ally demons... you all calm down, I'm not here to steal the egg, I'm here to help hatch it. See for yourselves."

As he spoke, Ye Chen placed the Phoenix egg beside him and patted the shell.

Suddenly, surging energy erupted from the Phoenix egg, and an immensely noble life aura burst forth.

The Four Great Demon Kings' eyes widened in shock... The Black Flood Dragon King exclaimed: "You... you found the Phoenix essence?!"

Ye Chen replied: "I didn't deceive you. Plus, the little Phoenix just thanked me and bestowed its source of spirit on me. Now, I'm one with the little Phoenix. If you attack me, the little Phoenix will perish too."

Beside Ye Chen, the Phoenix egg nodded, rocking back and forth.

At this moment, the killing intent from the Four Great Demon Kings receded like a tide.

A flash of black light enveloped the Black Flood Dragon King, transforming into a burly man in black clothing, landing to stand before Ye Chen.

"You three guard the surroundings; no one is permitted to approach!"

The Golden Roc Demon King, White Elephant Demon King, and Celestial Fox Demon King dispersed.

The Black Flood Dragon Demon King stared at Ye Chen and said: "What must we do for you to relinquish the little master's spirit source?"

Ye Chen said: "It's not that I won't give it; it's that I can't give it—it's fused with my own spirit."

The Black Flood Dragon Demon King, clearly hot-tempered, bristled with killing intent once more.

Ye Chen continued: "Perhaps it's destiny. With you, the little Phoenix remains hidden within the egg, never appearing. With me, it won't be long before the little Phoenix emerges."

"Who exactly are you?" The Black Flood Dragon Demon King stared at Ye Chen, eyes flashing, powerful pressure emanating.

"Ye Chen!"

"You're Ye Chen?" The Black Flood Dragon Demon King was momentarily stunned.

"Does the Black Flood Dragon Demon King know me?" Ye Chen was also taken aback.

Am I really this famous? Even the demon leader of the Luoyao Mountain Range knows me?

The Black Flood Dragon Demon King snorted coldly: "Half an hour ago, your Dean Ouyang Shang from Cangxing Martial Arts Academy just left here!"

Ye Chen knew of Ouyang Shang's connection with the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, but Ouyang Shang visiting at this juncture gave Ye Chen a clue why. However, he asked: "Why did Dean Ouyang visit the Black Flood Dragon Demon King?"

The Black Flood Dragon Demon King responded: "Ouyang Shang wants to protect you, and he came to ask for assistance from the Luoyao Mountain Range."

A deep sense of gratitude filled Ye Chen's heart.

Who is Ouyang Shang? The dean of Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, a Legendary Powerhouse in the Heaven-Reaching Realm, one of the top figures of the Great Zhou Dynasty, yet he sought aid from demons to save himself...

"Did the Black Flood Dragon Demon King agree?"

"No, we won't interfere in human conflicts!"

Ye Chen glanced at the Phoenix egg and said: "What about now?"

The Black Flood Dragon Demon King pondered for a moment and said: "The power of the Luoyao Mountain Range can help you, but there's one condition: after helping you, release the little master!"

"Alright!"

Ye Chen immediately agreed.

Though the thought of riding a Phoenix is exhilarating, the immediate concern is resolving the current crisis.

......

Cangxing Martial Arts Academy.

Ouyang Shang, Yang Tianji, and Liu Mubai almost simultaneously returned.

Upon learning Ye Chen had left the academy, the three were instantly stressed!

Elder Bai Mei said: "I'm still having people search for Ye Chen's whereabouts. Now tell me, what progress did you make during your outing?"

Yang Tianji responded: "The Imperial Court will resist the Royal Family, and the possibility of them dispatching troops is now slim.

But that imposter Zhou Potian won't act openly; he'll likely arrange something secretly. The mysterious Legendary Powerhouse who saved Zhou Chengyun at the Demon Suppression Valley might appear.

Moreover, Daoist Hua Mu cannot come personally; he must stay in the Capital City to monitor the Nine Dragon Array and keep that fake Zhou Potian tightly in check!"

Liu Mubai shrugged and said: "Chu Feng, that bastard, is out traveling, couldn't find him, but I've sent word to him—if he doesn't come, we can't guarantee the safety of his son."

Ouyang Shang said: "Here at the academy, some are naturally at odds with us, and others are unwilling to get involved in this turmoil. However, the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy will certainly assist.

Unfortunately, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King from the Luoyao Mountain Range wouldn't agree to help; that fellow's impervious to threats."

The trio went out quietly, seeking help, but despite gathering some support, the effect was limited—they desperately needed Legendary Powerhouses in the Heaven-Reaching Realm!

With the Great Zhou Imperial Court not dispatching troops, even if sect allies join in larger numbers, Cangxing Martial Arts Academy can endure.

But over at Thousand Spirits Sect, things are quite troublesome—if they come for revenge, they'll definitely bring a group of Heaven-Reaching Realm Legendary Powerhouses!

Yet at Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, there are only three Legendary Powerhouses, and the strongest, Yang Tianji, is still recovering from serious injuries...

For a moment, their faces were clouded with despair!

Just then.

A terrifying roar suddenly sounded.

The area surrounding Cangxing Martial Arts Academy seemed gripped by an enormous hand.

Yang Tianji, Ouyang Shang, and Liu Mubai, their eyes flashed with cold light.

The enemy has arrived!

Ouyang Shang immediately executed a Double-Hand Seal, vast starlight surged from his body.

"Buzz buzz buzz!"

Brilliant star beams erupted from all directions around Cangxing Martial Arts Academy, and a powerful array shield enveloped the entire academy.

Ouyang Shang looked at Elder Bai Mei and said: "Teacher, I'll leave the array to you."

Elder Bai Mei, with a solemn expression, nodded and said: "Unless I perish, no one shall damage even a blade of grass here at Cangxing Martial Arts Academy!"

Ouyang Shang took a deep breath and said: "Elder Yang, Liu Mubai, the calamity has arrived, there's no retreat—fight until the heavens turn upside down!"

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