The faces of the five people dramatically changed, instinctively wanting to escape.

However, under the restriction of the waning sun, they couldn't fly and could only watch helplessly as the bloody sky descended.

Golden light surged from Zhou Qing's eyes, and a four-colored mystical flower rapidly spun within him.

He slowly raised his hand, gathering a terrifying aura at his fingertips.

In an instant, a huge blood phoenix phantom screeched skyward, while countless ancient inscriptions flickered around his body.

Even more frightening, five brilliant Phoenix Dao Patterns shot from Zhou Qing's fingertips, like meteors, into the blood curtain.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Five consecutive explosions echoed, and gut-wrenching screams emanated from within the bloody sky.

The sound was extremely shrill, as if experiencing torture by a thousand cuts.

Moments later, everything returned to silence.

The blood-colored wings slowly unfolded, with two pigeon egg-sized Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystals floating in the air, gleaming with eerie light under the setting sun.

Zhou Qing waved his hand to collect the Tribulation Crystals, his face slightly pale.

This battle seemed easy, but in reality, it was greatly exhausting.

He immediately took out several top-grade Spirit Stones and started circulating the "Yin Yang Skills" to replenish Spiritual Power.

In the distance, Lu Yaoyao was already watching wide-eyed and mouth agape.

Although she believed in her father, this was overwhelmingly strong.

In the same realm, he was almost invincible. No, this was already defeating enemies across ranks.

"Let's go. The battle here might attract other people or Demon Beasts!"

Zhou Qing finished adjusting his breath, extended his golden wings again, and swiftly departed with Lu Yaoyao...

Half a month later.

Inside a Cave Mansion within the inverted mountain profiles, searched by the Thirteen Sects, Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes, shining with excitement.

"This feeling is truly..." He stretched his muscles with satisfaction, his bones emitting crisp popping sounds.

In these half-months, he absorbed all the Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystals on him.

The conversion rate remarkably reached one hundred percent, almost without any loss, unlike absorbing Spirit Stones where the body required cool-down time.

Currently, his cultivation was advancing steadily towards Divinity Transformation Perfection.

To know that he just broke through to the late stage within merely two years.

For ordinary cultivators, they would still be stabilizing their realm, let alone moving further.

"If only there were more..." Zhou Qing's eyes flickered with desire, then glanced at Lu Yaoyao seated in meditation beside him.

Since absorbing the Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystals, this girl was equally shocked by its incredible effects.

At this moment, Spiritual Power surged around her, clearly her cultivation was rapidly improving too.

"If we can't find the second senior sister, the only way to leave safely now is to break through to Great Perfection, which gives a glimmer of hope."

Zhou Qing's gaze swept over Lu Yaoyao and the old hen napping at his feet, further strengthening his determination to breakthrough.

Then, he took out the spoils from this period—six Storage Bags.

To his surprise, he found five top-grade Wood Attribute Spirit Stones inside the Storage Bags of Fang Hanyue, Sect Leader of the Mixed Element Sect, and two other Supreme Elders.

Besides, there were two Fire Attribute and Earth Attribute ones each.

And recently, roaming around various geological fissures, apart from killing Fire Lizards, he also picked up four Fire Attributes at the bottom.

"This trip was truly rewarding," Zhou Qing's mouth slightly curved up.

Suddenly, he frowned and looked outside the cave.

Footsteps approached from afar, logically this place was thoroughly investigated long ago. Are they planning a second sweep?

Zhou Qing's face showed a hint of a smile, stored all the Storage Bags and casually set up a Sound Insulation Barrier to ensure not disturbing Lu Yaoyao's cultivation.

Then he walked outside the cave.

"Since everyone in this arena has comprehended the Realm of Divinity Transformation..." His eyes flashed with a hint of battle intent.

"Then let's use your realms to assist my perfection. If they're from the Mixed Element Sect, don't blame me for being ruthless." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Soon, sounds echoed from outside.

"Hey, how can you not see such a big living person like me? Are your eyes all looking up to the sky?"

"Oh my, where did this person come from, startled the heck out of me."

"Looks quite unfamiliar! We're familiar with everyone who entered from the sects. I've figured it out, you're the one with the high bounty from the Mixed Element Sect!" someone exclaimed.

"Unexpectedly, you ran into us, the Blood Shadow Sect." A cold voice sounded, "Since we're both sects from the Western Domain, meeting each other means directly extracting your Primordial Spirit to be sent to the Mixed Element Sect for the reward!"

Soon outside, fierce fighting noise broke out, then quickly returned to silence.

Moments later, Zhou Qing strolled back into the cave, shaking his head with a sneer: "Four late-stage Divinity Transformed, who gives them such confidence?"

He weighed the green pea-sized Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystal in his hand, casually put it away, and began organizing spoils.

About two hours later, Lu Yaoyao finally slowly opened her eyes, unable to hide her excitement in her gaze.

She could clearly feel, after absorbing two Blood-colored Crystals from Dad, her cultivation was rising swiftly.

Zhou Qing, seeing this, hugged the old hen and took out a newly found map from the opponent's Storage Bag, marked with positions of geological fissures.

"Let's go, the next stop, this time we have a chance to break through together!" Zhou Qing cheerfully said.

Lu Yaoyao nodded repeatedly, at this moment clearly in a dangerous land, yet she felt blissfully happy.

It seemed like it's been ages since the two have ventured together like this.

[Heart Mirror Points +9]

The next moment, just as Zhou Qing transformed into the Golden-winged Roc, he heard a familiar prompt sound.

When seeing the words "So Cool" above Lu Yaoyao's head turning back into "Good Daddy," he stumbled.

Sister, I treat you well and give you Blood Phoenix Tribulation Crystals because you know too many of my secrets.

And bringing you here also counts as good luck along the way, a compensation and reward.