The tone of the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix was slow, with natural pauses, as if it hadn't spoken in a long time and wasn't accustomed to speaking like humans.

But the words it spoke sent a chill down Fang Zhou's spine.

So you can actually communicate?

Wait, does the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix actually recognize the origin of this vertical pupil eye?

And it even called the Heavenly Repair Stone so boldly!

In mythology, the stone used by Nüwa to mend the sky—the remarkable one is not the stone, but Nüwa.

Whether in Fang Zhou's previous life or in the Cultivation World, the myth of Nüwa mending the sky has been passed down.

This one sentence from the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix contained so much information that Fang Zhou couldn't fully process it all at once.

Did this stone just adopt such a name for popularity, or does it truly have ties to mythology?

Fang Zhou cautiously kept his eyes on the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix, trying to probe: "What stone are you talking about? I don't understand."

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix, however, had no intention of wasting words with Fang Zhou, threatening: "Hand it over...or die!"

A shocking chill quickly spread from her body, creating a cold space around her.

The bronze statue kneeling on the ground below was swiftly frozen into ice.

Seeing the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix about to act with hostility, Fang Zhou laughed.

This bird is clearly bluffing; if it truly had the ability, it would snatch it right away instead of using words to threaten him.

Fang Zhou had already seen all of Ming Aoshuang's secrets, including his understanding of the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix.

To seize Ming Aoshuang's body, it must seek the right timing, such as when Ming Aoshuang loses control emotionally.

Forcing a seizure would only result in mutual harm; Ming Aoshuang's emotions were very calm earlier, and the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix is evidently forcibly controlling her body now, unable to exert its full strength.

The above is partly Fang Zhou's conjecture, but it doesn't matter if he guesses wrongly; after all, he is not unfamiliar with fighting this bird in the desert.

"Oh dear, I'm so scared, don't come any closer."

Fang Zhou seemed a little afraid as he retreated a short distance.

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix coldly watched him, sure enough, showing no signs of making a move.

"This stone... is useless to you humans..."

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix slowly began to speak, saying word by word: "Hand it over to me... I can take you away... from this place... and I won't break my promise..."

Ha, who would believe a bird like you.

Fang Zhou would rather find his own way out than trust a vicious bird that enjoys murdering reincarnators.

Expecting a bird to have a moral compass is less likely than expecting a pig to lose weight.

If he truly handed over the stone, Fang Zhou believed it would undoubtedly abandon him afterward.

"Tell me first the origin of this stone, and its function."

Fang Zhou smiled and said, "If you don't explain clearly, how can I know whether it's of any use to me?"

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix's expression became increasingly cold, the chill it emitted gradually spreading throughout the entire space.

Fang Zhou was also enveloped by this cold, but relying on the Mirage Dragon Robe and 100 points of constitution, he easily resisted the chill.

In the unspeakable silence, just as Fang Zhou thought the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix might act recklessly, it spoke up.

"This is... the Heavenly Repair Stone... the Divine Stone left behind by Nüwa after mending the sky..."

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix slowly began to explain, at first speaking awkwardly, needing pauses, but gradually its speed increased, becoming more fluent; in a short time, it was no different from ordinary people, completely adapted to human speech.

"The Divine Stone can discern the past, present, and future, but this is a minor use; its true purpose is to mend the sky. Now, the sky's fissure grows larger, Yin and Yang are already unbalanced, chaos is rampant across the worlds; I need this Divine Stone to mend the sky..."

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix spoke words that left Fang Zhou dumbfounded, almost thinking it was telling a story.

"Wait, let me process this; are you saying the sky has a new hole, causing chaos across the worlds, Yin and Yang are unbalanced, and you need this stone to mend the sky?"

"Correct, chaos is invading from outside the sky's fissure, and all realms are suffering hardship."

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix stared intently at Fang Zhou: "For the sake of saving all living beings in the realms, quickly give me the Divine Stone."

Fang Zhou was not so easily swayed: "You can't prove what you say; who knows if it's true or false? Why not first show sincerity by sending me out of this place?"

Fury flashed in the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix's eyes, it exclaimed angrily: "You are also a Moon Palace Disciple, do you need me to prove truth or falsehood? Do you plan to pilfer the Divine Stone? Are you not afraid of heavenly retribution?"

Fang Zhou looked puzzled: "What Moon Palace Disciple?"

The Beiming Heavenly Phoenix assumed Fang Zhou was still feigning ignorance, its patience finally exhausted.

As a proud Ancient Divine Beast, speaking so much to a mere human was already an act of great humility.

Unexpectedly, the other party still did not know his place, seemingly wanting to hoard the Heavenly Repair Stone.

A faint Phoenix Illusion appeared behind the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix, raising its head to issue a piercing screech, causing the entire underground cavern to tremble as countless stalactites cracked and fell.

Fang Zhou had been on guard for when the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix might turn hostile, immediately summoning ten thousand sword shadows.

Due to the sheer number, they almost filled the entire underground cavern, radiating blinding brilliance, transforming the locale into a golden ocean.

He ignored ruining the environment, controlling the sword shadows to launch a volley at the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix.

In the cavern, there was nowhere to dodge; the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix enveloped itself in a Phoenix Illusion, choosing to tank Fang Zhou's attacks.

At the same time, the pervasive chill covering the cavern revealed its ferocious side, summoning fierce winds out of thin air.

The chill froze stalactites, stones, and bronze statues into ice blocks, shredded by the fierce wind into icy debris flying with the wind.

Each gust of wind was an invisible blade, slicing everything within the cavern, including the sword shadows shot by Fang Zhou, into pieces.

Fang Zhou noted that although the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix's offensive was fierce, its power didn't match the terrifying level it reached when fighting him in the desert.

Indeed, its forceful control over Ming Aoshuang's body had an impact.

"Hey, did you not eat enough? With such weak power, how can you compete with me for the stone?"

While continuously bombarding with sword shadows, Fang Zhou taunted the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix; presumably, its character is similar to Ming Aoshuang's, unable to stand provocation.

Provoked by Fang Zhou's taunts, the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix couldn't bear the insult, its demeanor grew icier, the Phoenix Illusion behind it solidified, and it opened its mouth to release a frost breath towards Fang Zhou.

Fang Zhou quickly released Aya from the gourd, then withdrew the Xuanyuan Sword, executing the Sword Slash, countering the Beiming Heavenly Phoenix's attack with his own.

Golden sword light clashed with white frost, producing a thunderous roar, causing stalactites above to fall incessantly.

The two different energies exploded outward, escaping in all directions, ravaging the now unrecognizable underground cavern.

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