After Mu Lingshi and Cang Lan Martial Saint obtained the inheritance of the Ice and Fire Phoenix, the formation inscription in the Phoenix Nest became much dimmer due to the loss of the support of the Great Saint Holy Power.
Zhang Ruochen came to the side of a Rainbow Transformation Vine, catalysed the inscriptions in the Sinking Abyss Ancient Sword, and slashed his sword.
“Boom.”
The inscription pattern on the Rainbow Transformation Vine only flickered for a moment before it was chopped off by the power that erupted from the Sinking Abyss Ancient Sword.
Before this, Zhang Ruochen was unable to do this.
“With both the Ice and Fire Phoenix’s Saint Source and Saint Dao Rules entering Ling Xi and Wan Cang Lan’s Phoenix Wings, the Phoenix Nest’s defences are indeed weakening rapidly, and I’m afraid that it won’t be long until the formations here will completely lose their effect.”
Zhang Ruochen collected the Rainbow Transformation Vine while searching for the God Hunt’s God’s Star Soul.
Treasures like the Rainbow Transformation Vine could not be found.
Earlier, if it wasn’t for the assistance of the Rainbow Transformation Vine, Zhang Ruochen might not have been able to cultivate to the Supreme Sage realm so quickly, and that alone was proof of the Rainbow Transformation Vine’s immense value.
Devil Voice was also collecting Rainbow Transformation Vines.
Although it was said that the Saint Eating Flower had a terrifying talent, being able to directly absorb the blood qi, holy power, and even the rules of the Holy Dao of a Saint, transforming them into nutrients that allowed them to grow continuously. This was something that made other beings envious.
However, if the Saint Eating Flower wanted to use the absorbed holy power and holy dao rules as she wished, she still needed to spend a lot of time on enlightenment, otherwise, it would be no different from a baby with an empty body of toned muscles.
The Rainbow Transformation Vine was of no small value to her, as well.
“Master, is the God of the Hunt’s Divine Star Soul really in the Phoenix Nest? How could such a treasure not emanate any scent at all, could it be that the Rakshasa Princess intentionally lied to you?”Devil Voice said.
The Rainbow Transformation Vine had already collected quite a lot, and Zhang Ruochen and Devil Voice had travelled a very long way in the Phoenix Nest without finding anything, so naturally, some suspicions arose.
“If there is no God’s Star Soul, it’s impossible for Princess Rakshasa to go to great lengths to lurk by my side and use me to help her crack the spatial formation. The only possibility is that she also guessed wrongly, perhaps the God of Hunt didn’t place the God’s Star Soul in the Phoenix Nest at all.”Zhang Ruochen said as he pondered.
“Then let’s ……”
Devil Voice was just about to say something when suddenly, the entire space in the Phoenix Nest shook violently, emitting a loud “crackling” sound.
It was very much like the sound of space shattering.
Immediately after, the ground beneath their feet was slowly sinking.
“What happened?”Devil Voice felt astonished.
“This space in the Phoenix Nest will soon collapse.”
Zhang Ruochen did not panic, after all, the spatial structure of the Phoenix Nest was quite stable, it was impossible for it to collapse in an instant, and they could completely leave this place without panicking.
“The spatial structure in the Phoenix Nest is undergoing a huge change, perhaps that Sundial will also undergo some changes, go and take a look and hopefully collect it.”
Not finding the God’s Star Soul was indeed quite disappointing to Zhang Ruochen, thus, in his heart, he wanted to collect the sundial even more.
The two of them hurried towards the location where the sundial was located, and when they were about to approach the sundial, suddenly, Zhang Ruochen detected a familiar aura fluctuation, and hurriedly stopped in his footsteps.
“Princess Rakshasa’s aura.”
Zhang Ruochen hastily stirred up the power of the twelve Buddha Emperor Buddha Beads to conceal his and Devil Voice’s aura, so as not to be detected by Princess Rakshasa’s formidable spiritual power.
Devil Voice said, “Could it be that Princess Rakshasa has discovered the sundial?”
“It should be so.”
Zhang Ruochen pondered for a moment and said, “Take the Wall of Merits and Virtues and leave the Phoenix Nest first, then look for a secluded place to hide.”
“Young Lord Ling Quan and a large number of First Class Marquises have also entered the Phoenix Nest, if they join forces with the Rakshasa Princess, is master sure that he can deal with them?”Devil Voice asked.
“Even if it’s dangerous, it’s worth a fight for the sake of the sundial.”
A sharp light appeared in Zhang Ruochen’s eyes.
“Good.”
Devil Voice knew in his heart that the sundial was of incomparably great value to Zhang Ruochen, and it was impossible for him to give it up, thus, he did not say any more, and took the Wall of Merit Book with him, heading in another direction.
Just as Devil Voice had left, in the distance, the cold voice of Princess Rakshasa drifted in, “What kind of person? Is it meaningful to hide in front of this princess?”
Zhang Ruochen secretly cried out in awe.
Just now, he had stirred up the power of the Buddha Emperor’s Buddha Bead at the very first moment, but he had actually still allowed Princess Rakshasa to detect a hint of her scent and seek it out.
This woman’s perception ability was really quite terrifying.
Princess Rakshasa’s exquisite and stunning figure stepped out from the seven-coloured holy light and appeared a hundred feet away, dressed in green-coloured plain clothes, with a tall and graceful figure, holding a holy staff in her snow-white, jade-like hands, without a trace of an evil aura on her body, but instead, she looked like a goddess descending from the heavens.
Zhang Ruochen did not retreat, nor did he have any intention of attacking, instead, before Princess Rakshasa appeared, he used the “Formless and Phaseless Thirty-six Transformations” to change into the appearance of Young Lord Ling Quan.
When Princess Rakshasa saw Young Monarch Ling Quan standing in the distance, she felt slightly surprised and said, “Why is it you, what are you doing sneaking around?”
Zhang Ruochen followed the mould of Young Monarch Spirit Quan and said, “My subordinate is worried about the safety of Her Highness, so, I quietly followed the Phoenix Nest.”
Princess Rakshasa released her spiritual power and probed the surroundings, saying, “You’re the only one?”
“That’s right.”
A hesitant look appeared on Zhang Ruochen’s face as he asked, “Your Highness is not with Zhang Ruochen?”
The Rakshasa Princess was obviously quite indifferent to Ling Quan Young Jun, and without a smile on her face, she said, “Zhang Ruochen has already recognised this Princess’s identity, so there is no need for you to hide in the shadows in the future. Since you have come to the Phoenix Nest, go with this princess to study an item.”
Zhang Ruochen walked over with large strides and asked, “What thing?”
“A very interesting thing, guaranteed that you’ve never seen it before.”
Princess Rakshasa did not suspect Zhang Ruochen’s identity, after all, Zhang Ruochen now had a high level of attainment in his Formless and Phaseless Thirty-Six Transformations, and as long as he did not show too much of a breakage, it was enough to conceal his identity from the world.
Princess Rakshasa walked in front, her body scent filled the air, coupled with that flawless figure, the moving curve between the waist and hip, even with Zhang Ruochen’s state of mind, walking behind her, his mind couldn’t help but conjure up the charming image of the two people’s spiritual dual cultivation on that day.
In the face of such a beautiful creature with an unrivalled figure and appearance, as well as an honourable status and a first-class cultivation talent, it was no wonder that Young Lord Ling Quan was so infatuated with her.
The Rakshasa Princess was naturally able to feel that “Ling Quan Young Jun”‘s gaze was fixed on her body, and there was some disgust in her heart, however, she was suppressing her emotions, after all, Ling Quan Young Jun had an extraordinary status in the Rakshasa Clan, and was not the kind of minion that could be casually beaten and killed.
As expected, the Rakshasa Princess led Zhang Ruochen, to the vicinity of the sundial, and stopped at a position one hundred and twenty feet away from the sundial.
“What is that thing? Inside a broken stone, the sound of running water is actually coming out.”
Zhang Ruochen pretended to be unaware of the danger as he strided forward.
Princess Rakshasa shook her head and said in her heart, “Indeed, he is a reckless person, he dares to trespass in such a weird place, compared to Zhang Ruochen, he is too far behind.”
“Be careful, the vicinity of the sundial is filled with the power of time, if you go any further, it is tantamount to committing suicide.”
In Princess Rakshasa’s eyes, a colour of suspicion flashed.
Zhang Ruochen hurriedly fell backward until he retreated behind the Rakshasa Princess, and said in shock, “The power of time? And what is a sundial?”
“Sundials are artifacts used to measure time in some civilised kingdoms of the Human Race. If this princess is not wrong, this sundial in front of her should be a supreme treasure that can be used to manipulate time. And …… it might have some sort of connection with the Star Soul of God.”Princess Rakshasa said.
Zhang Ruochen’s heart stirred as he said in shock, “How is it possible? The God’s Star Soul is actually hidden inside such a piece of broken stone?”
Princess Rakshasa rolled her eyes and said, “How often has this princess said that the Star Soul of God is hidden inside a sundial? It’s only that it’s the only thing in the Phoenix Nest that even this Princess can’t see through. If I were the God of Hunt, perhaps I would also hide the secret of the God’s Star Soul inside such a supreme treasure of time.”
Zhang Ruochen said, “However, we can’t even get close to the sundial. Why don’t this Young Monarch go and capture Zhang Ruochen, with his mastery of time, he might be able to help us capture the sundial.”
Princess Rakshasa just wanted to stare at Zhang Ruochen like an idiot and said, “What kind of character is Zhang Ruochen, who do you think you are to instruct him to do something? Besides, with this Princess’s means, she doesn’t have full certainty of catching him. With just you, it’s better not to mess with him, lest you fall into his hands instead.”
Zhang Ruochen did not expect that Princess Rakshasa’s evaluation of him would be so high, and he felt some pressure in his heart. This was because, the higher Princess Rakshasa’s evaluation of him was, the more powerful the means she would use when dealing with him would definitely be.
The Rakshasa Princess raised a crystal clear face, her eyes staring towards the top of the sundial, as if she was talking to herself, ”In the Phoenix’s Nest, there is no blazing sun or sunlight at all. What exactly is the meaning of the Ice and Fire Phoenix placing the sundial here?”
Zhang Ruochen said, “Your Highness is knowledgeable and insightful, do you know what exactly is the origin of this sundial?”
Princess Rakshasa pondered for a long time, but to no avail, and it was only after hearing Zhang Ruochen’s enquiry that she replied, “The years of the sundial’s existence must have been quite a long time ago, and there is simply no way to examine who refined it. However, this Princess does know that it had appeared once during the Divine War that swept across the entire universe 100,000 years ago. At that time, the person who controlled it was a terrifying figure from the Kunlun Realm.”
“Who?”
Zhang Ruochen’s heart gave birth to some speculations and thus, desperately wanted to know the answer.
Princess Rakshasa revealed a puzzled look and stared towards Zhang Ruochen, saying, “Your emotions, why are you so agitated?”
Zhang Ruochen let out a laugh to cover up, “What a treasure the sundial is, the character who can control it must be extremely powerful, my subordinate is naturally very curious.”
Princess Rakshasa was not suspicious and said, “That person is certainly very powerful, in that Divine War, quite a few deities from the Hell Realm died in his hands. Even my father, when it comes to him, is quite in awe. He grasps two of the Constant Ancient Ways, time and space, and is known as the Sumeru Saint Monk.”
“Sumeru Saint Monk.”Zhang Ruochen chanted after him.
“If hell is not empty, he vows not to become a Buddha; if hell is not empty, he vows not to be called a god. Otherwise, with his power to transcend the heavens and the earth, how could he be just the title of Saint Monk, it wouldn’t be too much to call him a God-Buddha.”
Princess Rakshasa added, “The Ice and Fire Phoenix should have found the place where the Sacred Monk of Sumeru had passed away, and that’s why it obtained this sundial.”
