“Hah! The Phoenix Blood here is real. We can take this Divine Phoenix True Blood back with us!”
“Now, it’s time to send the Undying Fire Phoenix on its final journey!”
The Undying Fire Phoenix, suppressed in this place for countless years, was now nothing more than a weakened remnant of its soul.
Its spirit was so feeble that it couldn’t even muster the slightest resistance.
Thus, with a single, effortless squeeze, Ye Wushuang snuffed out its existence.
The moment the Undying Fire Phoenix perished, the entire Fire Prison trembled violently.
The once-indestructible undead creatures instantly turned to withered bones.
The restraining power of the Fire Prison weakened drastically.
And from the deepest part of the prison, a pillar of fire shot into the heavens.
This was a warning mechanism left behind by multiple Supreme Realm experts in the past.
Its purpose was simple—if the Undying Fire Phoenix ever died, the Fire Prison would release this signal, drawing others to investigate.
This ensured that the phoenix’s death could be confirmed and prevented any possibility of it faking its demise to escape.
The signal wasn’t directed at any specific individuals, but its sheer scale was enough to attract countless powerful figures.
And indeed, outside, many experts had already taken notice of the blazing pillar.
“What is that? Such a massive disturbance!”
“That seems to be coming from the Fire Prison… Has something happened inside?”
“Judging by that light, could it be a divine treasure manifesting? Let’s hurry and check it out!”
The Fire Prison’s radiance had captured the attention of innumerable experts.
Countless powerhouses were now rushing toward it at breakneck speed.
By the time Ye Wushuang and Huo Lingshan emerged from the prison, they found more than a dozen Immortal Emperor-level experts already waiting outside.
These were the first to arrive. Behind them, even more were on their way—slower or farther away, but undoubtedly coming.
These dozen-plus Immortal Emperors represented just as many factions.
The moment they spotted Ye Wushuang and Huo Lingshan, their gazes burned with intensity.
“You two… came out of the Fire Prison alive?”
The question was rhetorical—they had witnessed the pair’s emergence with their own eyes.
What they truly cared about was what treasures Ye Wushuang and Huo Lingshan had obtained inside.
Ye Wushuang didn’t bother answering. Instead, his grip tightened around his sword, ready to strike at any moment.
Beside him, Huo Lingshan had already summoned the Undying Heavenly Flames in her palm.
If these people dared to attack, she would unleash everything she had.
Seeing their stance, the surrounding Immortal Emperors couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Seems they’ve already guessed our intentions.”
“In that case, there’s no need for pretense. Hand over all the treasures you obtained in the Fire Prison, and we might consider sparing your lives.”
“Otherwise—death!”
Everyone present knew the origins of the Fire Prison.
They were all aware that it was a forbidden zone formed to suppress the Undying Fire Phoenix.
Over the years, countless had ventured inside, yet none had ever returned alive.
Because of this, most had long stopped paying attention to it.
But now, things were different.
The Fire Prison had erupted with an unprecedented disturbance, and two people had walked out unscathed.
Put together, it could only mean one thing—
Ye Wushuang and Huo Lingshan had obtained the treasures of the Undying Fire Phoenix…
And possibly even the complete legacy of the Divine Phoenix lineage.
Who wouldn’t be tempted?
Many were already itching to make their move.
Just as they prepared to act, two more figures emerged from the Fire Prison.
Their sudden appearance immediately drew everyone’s attention.
And when the gathered Immortal Emperors sensed that these two were also at the Immortal Emperor level, their wariness grew.
“So, these two youngsters had backup waiting inside. No wonder they dared to enter.”
“Speak! Which faction do you belong to? Name yourselves!”
Though these Immortal Emperors were eager to seize the treasures, they weren’t fools.
This world had powers even they couldn’t afford to provoke.
If they were dealing with an unshakable force, some would rather back off than risk annihilation.
The two newly arrived Immortal Emperors—members of the Divine Dragon Imperial Family—remained expressionless.
They had anticipated this scenario.
Without hesitation, they responded coldly:
“We are of the Divine Dragon Empire—royal bloodline. I suggest you step aside. Otherwise, our empire will not hesitate to crush your sects and clans beneath its heel.”
The moment the words “Divine Dragon Imperial Family” were spoken, many faces paled.
The Divine Dragon Empire had always been formidable, ruling over more than a dozen major realms—far surpassing most other factions.
And now, it had expanded further, conquering ten additional realms, with a Quasi-Supreme expert standing at its helm.
Such overwhelming power was enough to intimidate even the boldest.
Some Immortal Emperors immediately reconsidered their stance.
But there were always those blinded by greed, unwilling to back down.
The legacy of the Divine Phoenix—the legendary treasures—how could they simply let them slip away?
Thus, a few stood their ground defiantly.
“The Divine Dragon Imperial Family is indeed mighty. Most wouldn’t dare cross them.”
“But I am a lone wanderer, unaffiliated with any faction. The heavens and earth are my domain. Even your empire can’t do anything to me!”
“So hand over the treasures, and I’ll spare your lives.”
The last line carried a sliver of sincerity—
But only if Ye Wushuang surrendered what he had taken.
The others remained silent, yet their eyes spoke volumes.
The Divine Dragon Empire was fearsome, but compared to the Divine Phoenix’s legacy, that fear meant little.
Seeing this, Ye Wushuang no longer wasted words.
With a frigid command, he gave the order:
“Kill them.”
