Aboard the giant eagle, Lin Yan watched as the blood-red hue on Xiao Yan’s body gradually faded. He let out a sigh of relief; it seemed that the latter was slowly absorbing the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence within his body… “Is this guy actually absorbing the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?” Seeing this scene, Mu Qing Luan was startled, and then she said in some surprise. Lord Wind nodded slightly. Although there was no change in Xiao Yan’s aura, with the keen senses of a Dou Zun, he could still tell that Xiao Yan’s strength was gradually increasing. “The Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence is indeed highly effective for enhancing one’s body, but if one’s body cannot withstand such an enhancement, it may result in a burst of the body,” Mu Qing Luan whispered, frowning slightly.
Hearing this, Lin Yan was stunned. He suddenly looked at Xiao Yan, his expression changing, and anxiously said, “It seems something’s not right…!”
At the sound of his voice, Lord Wind and the others hurriedly turned their gaze to Xiao Yan, only to see that his body was now showing signs of swelling… “What I said would happen, did…” At this sight, Mu Qing Luan smiled bitterly and sighed, “Xiao Yan’s body clearly cannot absorb so much of the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence. This is a sign of a bodily burst.”
Lord Wind’s face changed slightly. He stepped forward, appearing beside Xiao Yan. Just as he was about to extend his hand, Mu Qing Luan stopped him hastily, “Xiao Yan’s body is currently in a saturated state. If any other energy mixes in, his body might explode right here.”
Lord Wind frowned, saying deeply, “If this continues, he will eventually be killed by the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence.”
Mu Qing Luan sighed, “We don’t know if he has other means. If we interfere, things might get even worse.”
Lord Wind hesitated and then withdrew his hand, watching as Xiao Yan’s body continued to swell. Gritting his teeth, he said, “If he still can’t solve it in a while, I’ll have to take action.”
“Only the members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan are capable of fully absorbing the lineage power within the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence. For them, absorption enhances the purity of every part of their body or lineage. But for humans, it is perilous. This guy, whether he is brave or ignorant, is hard to say…”
Mu Qing Luan nodded slightly, her gaze fixed on Xiao Yan’s swelling body, mumbling to herself.
The giant eagle flapped its wings, hovering in the sky. The fierce winds around automatically parted, creating a silent space on its back. Under the watchful eyes of Lord Wind and the others, Xiao Yan’s body continued to swell. In less than ten breaths, he had transformed into a large, fat figure, with his muscles bulging like inflated balloons. During this swelling, Xiao Yan’s face was twisted in pain, but he gritted his teeth and endured it.
Lord Wind’s gaze was fixed on Xiao Yan’s swollen body, his fingers inside his sleeve clenching tightly. Streams of wind began to whirl, with a hint of sharpness.
After a few more breaths, Xiao Yan’s body had swelled to its limit. Tiny blood vessels on his skin burst, spilling blood that turned him into a frighteningly bloodied figure. Seeing this, Lord Wind could no longer hold back. He took a deep breath, raised his palm, and a massive surge of energy condensed, preparing to forcibly expel the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence from Xiao Yan!
Seeing Lord Wind act, Mu Qing Luan could only sigh. Even if this saved Xiao Yan’s life, it would also result in severe injuries, and the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence would be utterly wasted…
The energy condensation became increasingly rapid and intense, forming instantly. Lord Wind’s face was grave as he waved his sleeve, ready to channel the energy into Xiao Yan. However, Xiao Yan’s tightly closed eyes suddenly opened!
Surprised, Lord Wind paused, his powerful energy halting. Xiao Yan, now with open eyes, quickly formed seals with his hands. A low roar echoed, and Lord Wind and the others heard a dull thud. A pair of translucent bone wings, about several feet wide, extended from behind Xiao Yan.
As the bone wings appeared, Xiao Yan’s body stopped swelling. Visible streams of green and red energy flowed through his skin, rushing into the bone wings. As more and more green and red energy infused the bone wings, a strange phenomenon emerged. The crystal-clear, jade-like bone wings extended further, and eerie green and red patterns spread across the once barren bone wings, resembling countless tiny blood vessels.
The green and red energy doubled the area of the bone wings, and the dense green and red patterns made the wings appear mysterious. With a slight flap, a low sonic boom echoed, and a gust of wind spread out from the flapping bone wings.
As the bone wings absorbed the overbearing green and red energy, Xiao Yan’s swollen body quickly shrank back to its normal size. Though his body was still covered in blood, the pain on his face gradually subsided.
Lord Wind and the others, all somewhat astonished, looked at the broad bone wings on Xiao Yan’s back. When he flapped them, their astonishment grew even more.
“Are these… Heavenly Phoenix Wings?” Mu Qing Luan stared intently at Xiao Yan’s bone wings. After a moment, she finally gasped, “Yes, they must be. I’ve seen some old monsters of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan use similar ones. Although Xiao Yan doesn’t have phoenix feathers, the aura matches those wings.”
Lord Wind nodded slowly. Even with his calm composure, seeing Xiao Yan with these Heavenly Phoenix Wings caused him to show some surprise. “This fellow… did he kill a member of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan? Otherwise, how could he have both the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence and these wings? If the Heavenly Phoenix Clan learns about this, they will surely send strong warriors to hunt him down.”
Mu Qing Luan’s shock faded, and she mused, “I never thought this disciple of my teacher’s old friend would be so mysterious.”
Lord Wind nodded, feeling a bit at a loss. This young man’s audacity was indeed impressive. He and Yao Chen, even if they were to move against the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, would have to think twice. Yet, this young man not only took their blood essence but also their bone wings.
As they conversed, Xiao Yan’s tightly shut eyes flickered and then slowly opened. He immediately saw Lord Wind and the others, and gave a wry smile, “Sorry, I didn’t expect it to turn out like this.”
“Are you alright?” Lord Wind asked, smiling.
Xiao Yan stood up, clenching his fists, and a wave of energy surged through his body. The feeling of full strength made him raise his head and let out a clear roar! The roar, faintly carrying the sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries, shook the soul!
“Phoenix cries and dragon roars?” Lord Wind’s heart stirred at the sound. He looked at Xiao Yan with a peculiar gaze, “Phoenix cries and dragon roars are the top-notch sound waves. Combined with sound wave techniques, they have immense power. I didn’t expect you to possess both.”
Xiao Yan was equally surprised. The slight dragon sound came from the Yin-Yang Dragon Mysterious Pill, but what about the phoenix cries? Could it be because of the Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence?
“Put away your Heavenly Phoenix Wings. Try not to use them. If the Heavenly Phoenix Clan discovers them, it could lead to great trouble,” Lord Wind reminded.
Xiao Yan glanced at his bone wings, which had changed. They lightly vibrated, creating gusts of wind and a low boom, creating a sense of awe.
“The bone wings have become so strong. Speed must have improved. It looks like the remaining Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence has been absorbed by them,” Xiao Yan felt a sense of joy, sensing the power of the bone wings. If he used the Three Thousand Thunder Technique now, even Fei Tian wouldn’t be able to catch him.
With a thought, he retracted the bone wings and cleaned the blood off his body. Strangely, his skin now had a faint green tinge. Pressing his skin, he felt a resilience akin to a beast’s, making him even more surprised.
“This skin of mine is probably as strong as some beasts. The Ancient Phoenix Blood Essence is indeed excellent for refining the body. If I had more, would I become a beast?” Xiao Yan chuckled to himself. His dou qi hadn’t increased much, but his body was much stronger, improving his resistance and combat ability.
Seeing Xiao Yan checking himself and finding nothing wrong, Lord Wind let out a sigh of relief, then fixed his gaze on Xiao Yan, saying slowly, “Little fellow, since you’re alright, can you tell me where your teacher is now?”
At Lord Wind’s words, Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly.
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