After the secret realm trial, Ye Tian's fame resounded throughout the Yanhuang Continent. Defeating Long Jinghong with one punch, slaying the Chaos Demon Ape, obtaining a complete imperial technique, and breaking through to the Early Spirit Transformation Realm—each of these feats solidified his reputation as the leading young talent of his generation. Major forces scrambled to send envoys to the Ye Clan, offering alliances and cooperation, eager to establish ties with the rising power.
However, peace never lasts for long. Just as Ye Tian immersed himself in cultivating the Hongmeng Creation Art to consolidate his Early Spirit Transformation Realm cultivation, another ancient royal clan—the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain—suddenly dispatched a delegation to the Ye Clan, their intentions clearly hostile.
The Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain, along with the Black Dragon Nest, was known as one of the "Two Great Ancient Powers," boasting immense strength and countless geniuses. For years, they had competed fiercely with the Ye Clan for resources and territory in the Yanhuang Continent, their grievances running deep. Leading the delegation was the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's young master, Feng Qingyan—a young girl clad in a colorful phoenix robe. Though only eleven years old, she had already reached the Early Spirit Transformation Realm, possessing the pure Phoenix Bloodline, a power so formidable that she was renowned as one of the top young talents in the Yanhuang Continent.
Inside the Ye Clan's Guest Hall, Feng Qingyan sat arrogantly on a guest chair, a faint layer of Phoenix Flame swirling around her body, its scorching aura making the air feel heavy. Her beauty was striking, but her expression was cold and unapproachable, as if she considered everyone around her beneath her. Her gaze swept over Ye Tian, filled with undisguised disdain: "So you're Ye Tian? I've heard rumors that you defeated Long Jinghong with one punch—but that only proves how incompetent Long Jinghong truly is."
Beside her, the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's elder, Feng Wu, echoed her words, his tone carrying a blatant threat: "Elder Ye, my young master possesses the pure Phoenix Bloodline, a born Phoenix Goddess whose strength far surpasses that of her peers. We've come today to propose a duel between my young master and Young Master Ye—let the world see who truly deserves the title of the Yanhuang Continent's top young talent!"
The Ye Clan's elders' expressions darkened. The Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's strength was on par with the Black Dragon Nest, and Feng Qingyan's pure Phoenix Bloodline was notoriously domineering. Though Ye Tian was powerful, he was only three years old—facing an eleven-year-old Early Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator, the outcome was uncertain.
Ye Canglan bowed respectfully: "Young Master Feng, a duel is unnecessary. The Ye Clan and the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain have always coexisted peacefully—there's no need to ruin our relationship over a trivial competition."
"Ruin your relationship?" Feng Qingyan scoffed, standing up abruptly. The Phoenix Flame around her blazed brighter, forming a massive phoenix phantom behind her, its aura overwhelming. "The Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain knows no fear! Ye Tian, do you dare to fight me? If not, kneel and admit that I am the supreme ruler of the Yanhuang Continent's younger generation!"
Ye Tian stood up slowly, his eyes igniting with fighting spirit: "If you insist on fighting, I'll accompany you to the end."
The two of them moved to the Ye Clan's arena, and news of the upcoming duel spread like wildfire throughout the Ancestral Land. Clan members flocked to watch, eager to witness the historic clash between the Chaos Holy Body and the pure Phoenix Bloodline.
On the arena, Feng Qingyan channeled her pure Phoenix Bloodline to its full potential. The massive phoenix phantom behind her let out a ear-piercing screech, its wings spreading wide as it filled the sky. "Ye Tian, prepare to die! Phoenix Burns the Heavens!"
The phoenix phantom俯冲ed downward toward Ye Tian, its body wreathed in towering flames that threatened to incinerate the entire arena.
Ye Tian circulated the Hongmeng Creation Art, golden spiritual energy condensing into a fist. The Chaos Holy Body's blood energy surged within him, and the Chaos Green Lotus above his head spun rapidly, emitting a faint Chaos aura that countered the scorching flames. "Myriad Phenomena Fist – Mountain and River Suppression!"
The golden fist light collided with the phoenix phantom, and a thunderous explosion shook the entire arena. The phoenix phantom shattered into countless sparks, and the flames scattered in all directions. Feng Qingyan stumbled backward, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of her mouth.
"How… how is this possible? How can your spiritual energy be so powerful?" Feng Qingyan stared at Ye Tian in disbelief. She had never imagined that Ye Tian's spiritual energy would not only be incredibly condensed but also carry a Chaos aura that restrained her Phoenix Flame.
Ye Tian advanced step by step, his golden spiritual energy growing more intense: "Is that all you've got? Show me your true power!"
Feng Qingyan's eyes flashed with fury. She channeled every ounce of her strength, pushing her Phoenix Bloodline to its limit. The phoenix phantom behind her reappeared, larger and more powerful than before, its flames turning a brilliant golden color—carrying the power of nirvana, destruction, and rebirth. "Ye Tian, taste my ultimate move! Nirvana Flame!"
This attack was far more powerful than the previous "Phoenix Burns the Heavens," its golden flames capable of incinerating even spiritual artifacts.
Ye Tian's expression turned serious. He activated the Dragon-Phoenix Indestructible Body, a faint dragon-phoenix phantom appearing around him to enhance his defense. At the same time, he merged the Hongmeng Creation Art with the Myriad Phenomena Fist, gathering all his power into a single punch. "Hongmeng – Myriad Phenomena Shatter!"
The golden fist light collided with the Nirvana Flame, and a devastating energy shockwave swept across the arena. Spectators scrambled to retreat, fearing being caught in the crossfire.
The two forces僵持 for a moment, then the Nirvana Flame began to waver, gradually overwhelmed by the golden fist light. With a final deafening explosion, the Nirvana Flame dissipated completely. Feng Qingyan was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground and losing consciousness instantly.
[Ding! Detected: Host has defeated a genius with the pure Phoenix Bloodline. Sign-in reward triggered: 1 strand of Phoenix True Fire, 30% increase in Holy Body defense, and 20% increase in spiritual energy capacity!]
The system's notification sounded, and Ye Tian's spiritual energy surged once again, his Early Spirit Transformation Realm cultivation becoming even more stable.
The Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's elders' faces turned ashen. They rushed forward to lift Feng Qingyan, their gazes toward Ye Tian filled with fear and resentment. Feng Wu spoke through gritted teeth: "Young Master Ye's strength is indeed formidable. The Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain concedes defeat today. But in ten years, at the Yanhuang Continent Genius Tournament, my young master will return to avenge this humiliation!"
With those words, the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's delegation carried the unconscious Feng Qingyan and departed in haste.
The arena erupted in thunderous cheers. The Ye Clan's members shouted and celebrated, their voices filled with pride. Ye Canglan walked over to Ye Tian, laughing heartily: "Well done, my grandson! Truly our clan's Qilin Son—even the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain's Phoenix Goddess is no match for you!"
Ye Tian suppressed his aura, a faint smile on his lips. The Black Dragon Nest, the Ten-Thousand Phoenix Sacred Mountain—they were all merely stepping stones on his path to greatness. In this life, he would not only shatter the fate of the Holy Body but also climb to the peak of martial arts and rule over the entire Hongmeng Realm!