Chapter 56: Chapter 56: Evolution? Legendary Demon: Magic Flame Silver Phoenix Butterfly

This woman...

Su Xuan’s gaze lingered on the woman for a moment longer.

Something stirred within him. He tried to pull up her information panel, but was surprised to find that, just like with Edith, it was full of question marks!

"Su Xuan, you’re here!"

Roxia quickly rose to her feet and spoke to the young woman beside her. "Princess Vivian, I have some business to attend to, so I must step away for a moment. Please wait here. I will return to speak with you once I’ve taken care of things."

"Before you go, won’t you introduce me to your friends here in Sunset City?" Princess Vivian asked, her voice soft and pleasant, carrying a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

"Of course!"

Roxia immediately made the introductions. "This is Mr. Su Xuan. He’s an outstanding Guild President."

"A Guild President? What a remarkable talent. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Su Xuan." Princess Vivian gave a charming smile, her gaze falling upon Su Xuan. Her eyes were as bright and clear as autumn pools, and her golden pupils shimmered with a faint light, as if they could see right into a person’s soul.

"Hello, Your Highness," Su Xuan said with a polite smile.

The Princess’s smile gave him an inexplicable feeling of warmth; it was completely devoid of the high-and-mighty Pride common among members of the Royal Family.

"And these other two are Adventurers from the Su Xuan Guild..."

"A pleasure to meet you."

"Your Highness, hello. It’s an honor to meet you," Ivsha replied respectfully.

Rosaline, on the other hand, performed a standard Knight’s salute, expressing her respect and reverence for the Princess.

"Since Roxia has important matters to discuss with you, I won’t get in your way." Princess Vivian stood up and made her own way out.

As she was leaving, she glanced back at Su Xuan and Ivsha, the corners of her mouth turning up in a meaningful smile.

That smile left Su Xuan deeply puzzled. ’Does she know me?’ he wondered.

’And those golden eyes... a Witch?’

After bidding farewell to Princess Vivian, Roxia led Su Xuan and the others underground, deep beneath Sunset City, once again arriving at the area where the Flame Cocoon was located.

The Flame Cocoon still stood there, radiating waves of scorching Flame.

"I hope everything goes smoothly this time."

Roxia opened a glass box she had brought with her. Inside rested a blue crystal-colored shard that emitted a biting chill.

"Are you sure this thing can destroy the Flame Cocoon directly?" Su Xuan asked Roxia curiously.

The information for the Frost Fragment appeared in his vision.

[Frost Fragment (Elite): A fragment that emits a powerful chill, as if it could freeze anything.]

’An item with a freezing effect? Still, if it can freeze the Flame Cocoon solid, that’s certainly a viable solution.’

"Yes! The Icefield Snow Maiden was not only a Witch, but she also possessed the Ice and Snow Protection. She once used her Magic Power to permanently freeze an entire nation, one no smaller than the Star Kingdom. A Frost Fragment manifested from her residual Magic Power can definitely destroy the Flame Cocoon," Roxia explained with confidence.

"I see."

Su Xuan fell into thought. ’A Witch with the Ice and Snow Protection? This world seems to have many different Laws. A brief encounter like this is nowhere near enough to fully understand it.’

"Then let’s begin."

At Roxia’s command, two of the accompanying Knights immediately took out Magic Scrolls wreathed in a chilling aura. The moment they opened the Scrolls, a Magic Barrier of frigid air enveloped the group.

In addition, several other Knights drew longswords that radiated a cold aura, appearing ready for battle.

During these preparations, the distant Flame Cocoon seemed to sense the Magic Power from the Frost Fragment and immediately went berserk!

Instantly, a sky full of Flames ignited above the ashes. Countless flame-like silhouettes coalesced within the sea of fire, casting hostile gazes upon them.

"Flame Spirits?"

Su Xuan frowned slightly. He hadn’t expected the Flame Cocoon to be able to create Flame Spirits out of thin air. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Furthermore, each of these Flame Spirits was at Level 10. No wonder Roxia had brought several Knights with her; this must have been the reason.

"Mr. Su Xuan, I must ask you to guard me. I will reward you generously once this is done," Roxia said solemnly to Su Xuan before taking action.

"Okay."

Su Xuan nodded. His entire purpose in coming here was to destroy the Flame Cocoon; there was no reason to refuse.

After receiving Su Xuan’s reply, Roxia’s confidence seemed to grow. She immediately strode forward, advancing toward the Flame Cocoon under the protection of the Magic Barrier.

As soon as they stepped into the sea of fire, countless Flame Spirits surged toward them like a tide.

The accompanying Knights immediately launched a counterattack, repelling the Flame Spirits one by one with swords that gleamed with a cold light. Su Xuan also had Rosaline and Ivsha join the fight to prevent any accidents.

Through their combined efforts, the Flame Spirits were gradually eliminated, turning into wisps of smoke that dissipated into the sea of fire. Not daring to relax in the slightest, the group continued to press forward, rushing toward the Flame Cocoon’s location.

"This is pretty easy," one Knight remarked casually.

"Much less trouble than when we suppressed the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly last time," another Knight chimed in.

"Hahaha! Of course it’s easier! After all, we’re not fighting the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly now, but the Flame Cocoon it turned into after it died!"

As time went on, the group drew closer and closer to the Flame Cocoon. Their pace quickened, and the joy in their hearts grew stronger.

Compared to the battle to suppress the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly more than ten years ago, today’s situation was far easier.

But Su Xuan’s expression was tense, his eyes fixed intently on the Flame Cocoon.

He had noticed that, starting a minute ago, the color of the Flames around the Flame Cocoon had begun to change.

The color of the Flames shifted from red, gradually turning to orange, then yellow... and finally erupting into a purplish-red hue!

’This can’t be a simple hatching. It looks more like an evolution!’

"Something feels wrong. We have to speed up!"

Roxia had also noticed something unusual and immediately ordered everyone to increase their pace.

"Aren’t you worrying too much, Roxia?"

"We’ve been through the real subjugation of a Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly. That was way more dangerous than this."

"Relax, the Frost Fragment can definitely handle it."

"Follow Roxia’s command. She’s the head of the family now."

The Knights picked up their pace, charging forward with all their might.

However, when they were only about fifty meters from the Flame Cocoon, suddenly—!

A blast of heat washed over them!

Immediately after, terrifying Flames crashed against the Magic Barrier like ocean waves.

"Dammit! What the hell is happening?"

"The temperature of the Flames has increased! The Ice Scroll can’t hold on much longer!"

"Why? The Ice Scroll could withstand the Flames produced by the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly when it was alive, but it can’t handle the Flames after its death? What kind of joke is this?!"

"This is bad! We need to retreat now, or we’ll all die here!"

At this moment, the faces of the many Knights were pale with fright!

They had never anticipated that the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly’s Flames would suddenly intensify to such a terrifying degree. In the previous battle, such scorching heat had never appeared!

At the same time, Su Xuan finally understood the source of it all.

In his vision, the information panel for the Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly was flashing rapidly.

[Flame Silk Demon Phoenix Butterfly (Epic) is evolving into Magic Flame Silver Phoenix Butterfly (Legendary)...]