205 The Phoenix Dynasty
“The Phoenix’s Nest!” Supreme Sage Qin Tian cried out in shock and his expression became nervous. After all, the Phoenix’s Nest was one of the nine forbidden grounds in the Canglan Continent. It was a forbidden place that even he didn’t dare to set foot in.
“Elder King, the Phoenix’s Nest is a forbidden place. are you confident about this? Do you need my help?” Supreme Sage Qin Tian asked sternly.
Qin Chen shook his head and replied softly, “Senior, don’t worry. Since I could return safely from the Demon Emperor Tomb, I will definitely return safely this time as well.”
Hearing Qin Chen’s words, Supreme Sage Qin Tian was half relieved. After giving Qin Chen a few instructions, he did not say anything more. After Qin Chen rested for a night in the palace, he brought the big scorpion to the north the next day.
In the depths of the Northern Castle was a world of ice and snow. As far as the eye could see, there was only a vast expanse of white. There was not a single living being in sight, only a towering ice mountain and a sea of snow.
At this moment, two beams of light streaked across the sky, flying toward the depths of the Northern Castle. They were Qin Chen and the big scorpion, who were rushing to the Phoenix’s Nest.
Looking at the endless ice mountains and snow sea, the big scorpion showed a curious expression and asked, “Elder King, where are we going?”
Qin Chen did not tell the big scorpion that their destination was the Phoenix’s Nest, one of the nine forbidden grounds. After all, with the big scorpion’s cowardly personality, if he had told the latter, he might not have been able to get the other party to come even if he kidnapped him.
Looking into the depths of the Northern Castle, the Phoenix’s Nest was not far away. Thus, Qin Chen stopped hiding it from the big scorpion and said honestly, “We’re going to the Phoenix’s Nest.”
“The Phoenix’s Nest?” The big scorpion’s expression changed and he stopped in the air.
He wore an incredulous “you tricked me” look on his face as he roared at Qin Chen, “You’re taking me to the Phoenix’s Nest?”
“Yes!” Qin Chen nodded.
The big scorpion raised its head and refused without thinking, “Impossible. I won’t go to the forbidden ground to court death. Whoever wants to go can go. Either way, I’m not going.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the big scorpion immediately went on strike. Looking in the direction he came from, he had the thought of returning home.
Seeing this, Qin Chen was not surprised at all. He had already expected that the big scorpion would refuse to go, so he replied with a smile, “Of course, you don’t have to go, but I heard that the Phoenix’s Nest has scattered phoenix blood. Since you’re going back, it seems that you won’t have the opportunity.”
“Phoenix blood! are you telling the truth?” The big scorpion’s eyes were wide open. he was immediately attracted by Qin Chen’s words. After all, if he devoured the phoenix blood, his bloodline would be improved again. It could even be comparable to the bloodlines of top demons like the flood dragon and fake phoenix.
Seeing that the big scorpion was tempted, a smile appeared on Qin Chen’s face. He nodded and said, “The information is highly credible. There must be phoenix blood in the Phoenix’s Nest.
The big scorpion looked hesitant. Without the information about the phoenix blood, he would’ve just left without looking back. However, it was different now that he knew about the phoenix blood. Even if he wanted to leave now, he couldn’t take a step. The attraction of the phoenix blood to him was just too great.
After careful consideration, the big scorpion finally lost to the temptation of the phoenix blood. It snorted softly and said, “Elder King, I can go with you to the Phoenix’s Nest, but I must have a share of the phoenix blood if we find it. You have to protect me too.”
Qin Chen was speechless. The big scorpion was not weak. After devouring the golden roc, his cultivation base had advanced to level four of the Supreme Sage realm. Yet, such a powerful Supreme Sage was even more cowardly than an ordinary Sage king.
“Don’t worry, this trip won’t be too dangerous,” Qin Chen replied softly. Then, he continued flying toward the Phoenix’s Nest with the big scorpion.
Soon after, a city appeared in front of them. On the city wall were three words: Wind Imperial Dynasty.
The Phoenix’s Nest was right behind the city, but Qin Chen did not go straight to it. instead, he landed on the Wind Imperial Dynasty’s city wall. As soon as the two of them landed, a group of soldiers ran out of the city and surrounded them with alert expressions.
“Who are you? Why have you come to the Wind Imperial Dynasty?” The leading general asked loudly.
The big scorpion rolled his eyes. He waved his hand and sent these people flying. He released his Supreme Sagely might and said in a deep voice, “You think you’re qualified to question us with your weak cultivation?”
“A… A Sage realm expert! Fast, report this to the princess!” The general turned pale with fright and hurriedly ordered his men to return to the city to report.
Qin Chen pulled the big scorpion behind him and smiled. He said to the general, “We’re just passing by. We don’t have any ill intentions.”
“It’s just a small city, so why bother explaining to them?” The big scorpion pouted and showed a look of disdain.
At this moment, a terrifying aura came from the city. A child appeared at the city gate and said coldly, “To think a mere demon race’s Supreme Sage is so arrogant!”
The big scorpion looked at the child and shuddered. It felt a terrifying pressure, and its scorpion face turned ugly.
Qin Chen frowned. He had seen the child at the Myriad Races Gathering before. The child was the eight-shedding divine silkworm that struck fear into the hearts of the ten thousand ancient races. No wonder he had found the name Wind Imperial Dynasty familiar. So it was the eight-shedding divine silkworm’s territory.
“Senior, we’re just passing by. We don’t have any ill intentions,” Qin Chen cupped his hands, not willing to offend this important figure.
The eight-shedding divine silkworm also recognized Qin Chen and revealed a puzzled expression. it said softly, “The human Elder King? Why aren’t you in the Central Province looking for the demon god race? Why did you bring a demon to the Wind Imperial Dynasty?”
“Senior, we’re going to the Phoenix’s Nest. We’re just passing by the Wind Imperial Dynasty. We mean no harm,” Qin Chen did not hide anything and stated the purpose of his trip frankly.
“You’re going to the Phoenix’s Nest?” The eight-shedding divine silkworm exclaimed.
“Yes, senior,” Qin Chen nodded.
The eight-shedding divine silkworm was shocked. It looked at Qin Chen and the scorpion meaningfully, then shook its head and sighed, “You want to go to the Phoenix’s Nest with your abilities? You simply don’t know what you’re doing.”
Qin Chen wasn’t angry when he heard the eight-shedding divine silkworm’s words. He only said, “Senior, the two of us have no ill intentions. I hope senior won’t hold it against us for what happened before.”
“Hmph, don’t worry. I’m not that petty. As long as you don’t do anything bad in the city, I don’t care whether you’re dead or alive,” the eight-shedding divine silkworm snorted and retracted its pressure, not bothering with the big scorpion anymore.
At this moment, a red carriage drove out of the city, and a devastatingly beautiful girl in a red dress alighted from the carriage.
The young girl took a look at the eight-shedding divine silkworm and walked over with her graceful figure. She patted the eight-shedding divine silkworm’s head and rebuked, “Eight, it’s just a misunderstanding. How can you be so rude to Elder King and his friend?”