Chapter 645: Chapter 52: Will You Marry Me as My Wife

Lu Chengfeng held the cage, and the Five-Colored Divine Light swept away the Heaven-Swallowing Tripod, quickly disappearing from sight.

The Yin Ghosts that spread from the Yellow Springs continued to surge from the depths of the Netherworld, ravaging the entire Mist Swamp.

Everything began to return to its original state, except for the Taotie which was nowhere to be seen.

...

It was just as Ming Yue rose over the sea, the rosy glow spreading over the surface, purple air coming from the east. Lu Chengfeng sat observing beyond the heavens from the Cyan Nether Palace, gazing into the human world.

The fierce battle between the Peacock Great Saint and the Jade Void Celestial Venerate filled the Three Realms with the Celestial Venerate’s divine might.

At this moment, Lu Chengfeng seemed at ease, with a small red clay stove in front of him, opposite a beautiful lady seated calmly, exuding a sense of serene assurance over the Three Realms, as if he held the fate of all beings in his hand.

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord, lightly adorned and radiant, wore a smile as she looked at the young man opposite her.

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle,

The sound of boiling water came from the copper kettle atop the red clay stove. The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord gracefully rose, extended her delicate jade hands, arranged the teacups, her curves outlined beneath the golden gauze skirt, emanating a faint musk.

"In the world, immortal tea and spiritual tea each have their mysteries, but there is one called the Phoenix Blood Phoenix Tree, which clears the mind and enlightens the spirit, aligning with the wonders of the Heavenly Dao, extremely rare."

"Yet few in the Three Realms know that the key to Phoenix Blood Phoenix Tree tea lies not in the tea, nor the water, but in the fire."

"With my Heaven-Burning Divine Fire, harmonizing the light of the sun and moon, and the clear energy of the heavens, simmer it with phoenix leaf dew to achieve perfection."

The beautiful woman said with a charming smile, "You are in for a treat."

"Phoenix Blood Phoenix Tree, clears the mind and enlightens the spirit, aligns with the Heavenly Dao." Lu Chengfeng nodded, saying, "I’ve long heard of its name but have yet to try it. Today is the perfect day to broaden my horizons."

"Using the Great Sun Divine Light to boil water, harmonized with Moonlight, to remove its heat."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord raised her hand, removing the copper kettle, the boiling water spewed forth like burning blood, then lengthened rapidly, falling precisely into the teacups.

As the tea fell into the cup, a red glow encircled the vessel, the fragrance overwhelming.

Lu Chengfeng looked down, seeing the tea like phoenix blood, as if molten lava flowed, its scent penetrating his nose, entering his lungs.

"It’s ready to drink."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord did not partake herself, merely watching Lu Chengfeng intently, her beautiful eyes full of curiosity.

"Good tea."

Lu Chengfeng took just a sip and found it lived up to its name, the incredible aroma wrapping around him, passing through his five viscera and six bowels, reaching the Spirit Platform, illuminating the soul like heavenly light, burning away the shadowy residue, making the mind clear.

"Truly good tea."

Lu Chengfeng savored the Phoenix Blood Phoenix Tree tea, feeling refreshed and almost immortal, and praised, "This tea can truly be called the Taoist tea, harmonized by the Great Tao, burning away Yin souls, removing impurities, purified by the light of the sun and moon, aligning with the Heavenly Dao."

"Indeed, it lives up to its reputation!"

"Hehe," the Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord covered her mouth and laughed, her maturity tinged with charming coquetry, saying, "You’re really good at sweet-talking to make people happy, but unfortunately, I’m not an ordinary woman, such words have no effect on me."

"Taoist Lord jests."

Lu Chengfeng lowered his eyelids, saying calmly, "Then I wonder how the Taoist Lord can be moved, and how to respond to me?"

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord held the teacup with her jade hands, as white as snow, startled for a moment, looking at Lu Chengfeng with a slightly smiling expression, saying, "You are quite straightforward, yet would you render kindness for repayment?"

Her feelings were a bit complicated inside. This young man saved her from the Taotie Heaven-Swallowing Tripod, yet he openly stated he wanted to marry her.

In the past, many Immortals and Buddhas had sought her beauty, power, and status in the Three Realms. However, few were as direct and blunt as Lu Chengfeng.

But this young man possessed formidable Divine Techniques and boundless Mana, and he had saved her life. Though she had no thoughts of marrying, she didn’t quite dislike this person; instead, she felt a bit curious and favorable towards him.

This person had been unknown in the Three Realms but once appeared, was entangled with the Cyan Nether Celestial Venerable. Many said this Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate was the Cyan Nether Celestial Venerable’s male concubine.

This person appeared in the Divine Court, defeating the Giant Spirit Venerate, slaying the Fire Virtue Star Monarch, defeating Jiazi Year, and even making the scion Yin Tianjiao bow his head.

Yet, had she not seen it herself, she could hardly believe the strength of this Nine Heavens Demon Subduing Venerate had ascended to such an extraordinary level, comparable to that of Emperor Huangtian.

Lu Chengfeng said nothing, merely leisurely drank the tea from the teacup, before speaking, "The world is in turmoil now. The Peacock Great Saint and Jade Void Celestial Venerate both covet the mortal realm. Even Huangtian is forced to abandon the title of Human King, only able to call himself Emperor."

"You all, as part of the Emperor Celestial Divine Dynasty, will inevitably be drawn into this chaotic situation."

"It’s not easy to remain unscathed."

Upon hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord immediately sat up straight, her charming smile faded, her voice turned cool, "Then I wonder what high opinion the Demon Subduing Venerate has?"

"The Taoist Lord need not be like this. My Divination Subduing Venerate position has long been abolished by the Empress. Moreover, now that the Divine Court has collapsed, I am just a wanderer in the Three Realms." Lu Chengfeng pointed to the empty teacup, "The Taoist Lord’s tea is good, and you are extremely beautiful. If we two could join forces, even if not seeking kingship, at the very least we could protect ourselves in this chaotic situation."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord looked at him for a long while, then faintly smiled, picking up the copper kettle and adding water, her actions filled with a bone-soothing allure.

She personally took up the teacup, moved her lotus steps lightly, brought it to Lu Chengfeng’s lips, her voice sweet, "You sure are greedy, wanting me to serve you for a lifetime?"

Lu Chengfeng’s gaze shifted but did not settle on the teacup. Instead, he extended his right hand, his fingers gently tracing her tender red lips.

"I do have such intentions, and I hope you can fulfill them."

"You..."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord’s body trembled as if shocked, nearly jumping up. She widened her eyes, glaring at Lu Chengfeng, gritting her teeth, "You seem like a gentleman, but why are your words and actions so blunt and direct, lacking any subtlety?"

Lu Chengfeng then took the teacup, sipping the Phoenix Blood Phoenix Tree tea leisurely, lightly smiling, "Even if I said many nice things, could it change your mind? It’s better to be straightforward and clear about my intentions."

"If the lady has any conditions, feel free to speak."

"You..."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord wanted to get angry. His words made it sound like she was a commodity for casual trade. But she took a deep breath, her full bosom trembling, quickly suppressing her irritation.

She gathered her skirt, sat opposite, her dark hair draping before her, "What if I refuse? What will you do?"

Lu Chengfeng anticipated her words, his tone indifferent, "If that’s the case, my lady wouldn’t be able to leave the Cyan Nether Palace."

"Hmm?"

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord saw this and raised her brows slightly, flames flaring in her pupils, "You intend to forcibly keep me? I’m not some benevolent saint, nor do you have such charm to make me fall in love at first sight."

"Even the Taotie could only temporarily trap me in the Heaven-Swallowing Tripod."

"If I were to truly risk my life, you might not keep me."

Lu Chengfeng didn’t mind her anger and cold demeanor, saying calmly, "What you rely on is burning your own Great Tao, the Heavenly Fire consuming your body, isn’t it?"

"You... how could you know?"

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord pupils suddenly contracted, unconsciously placing her right hand on her slender waist, where her Lifebound Divine Weapon, the Phoenix Blood Whip, tightly coiled around her waist.

The Forbidden Technique of the Path of Heaven-Burning was her secret, known only to herself. When had it been leaked, and how did this person come to know?

Lu Chengfeng ignored her movements, merely raised his head slightly, his eyes deep, exuding indescribable majesty.

"In my earlier years, I comprehended time."

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord’s beautiful eyes burst with brilliance, then subsided, enlightened, saying, "No wonder, no wonder you know so much, and could cultivate to such terrifying speed and combat power, even getting involved with the Cyan Nether Celestial Venerate."

"What does my lady think?" Li Chengfeng’s eyes rested on the charming face of the woman, "Would you be willing to marry me?"

The Vermilion Bird Taoist Lord considered for a long while, then suddenly looked up towards the battlefield of the Peacock Great Saint and Jade Void Celestial Venerate beyond the heavens, "What do you think the outcome of this battle will be, who will win, who will lose?"

"If your prediction is correct, I might agree to marry you."