"Wonderful!"
Upon receiving Xiao Fei's Sound Transmission, Ye Yunfei could not help but be overjoyed.
The very reason Ye Yunfei had brought his mother and Xiao Fei into this palace was to allow them to obtain the legacy and bloodline within that Vermilion Bird Skeleton. Now, it was finally beginning to come true.
Of course, Ye Yunfei understood that with so many foes fixing greedy eyes on them, he had to guard and protect his mother and Xiao Fei. Otherwise, unforeseen variables might yet arise.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei immediately sent a Sound Transmission to all the Half-Emperor experts under his command, including those still inside the Heavenly Dao Tower, ordering them to be ready. Once needed, they were to attack with full force.
However, Ye Yunfei's worries were unfounded.
The Vermilion Bird was guarding the area around the skeleton, allowing no one to get close.
Even the old Wizard, in his mutated form and controlling an Emperor Treasure, was no match for it. The others stood even less of a chance!
In the following moments, the old Wizard, Da Wangye, and the Second Prince led the Miao Clan's forces in launching wave after wave of attacks, all of which were easily repelled by that Vermilion Bird.
Ye Yunfei didn't even need to lift a finger.
A short while later.
"Brother, the Third Prince wants me to give this skeleton to him! He says the real Vermilion Bird King is inside that red coffin and needs this Vermilion Bird Skeleton to restore his strength."
Suddenly, Xiao Fei sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"The real Vermilion Bird King is inside that coffin?"
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei's gaze immediately swept towards it, and his Soul Power perception followed.
Ye Yunfei relayed the information to Hun Lao, whose Soul Power also instantly extended towards the coffin.
"There truly is this possibility! That coffin earlier erupted with Emperor-level energy. Now I vaguely sense an Emperor-level physical body within it!"
After perceiving for a moment, Hun Lao said with some surprise via Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
Hun Lao was proficient in spatial-temporal energy and laws; his sensory abilities were even sharper than Ye Yunfei's!
"It seems the real Vermilion Bird King should indeed be inside this coffin. Truly unexpected. The Vermilion Bird King, renowned throughout the three thousand large and small worlds, has ended up in such a state. He must have encountered something."
Ye Yunfei sighed.
"Xiao Fei, there's no need to give it up. The Vermilion Bird King has no relation to us."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and sent a Sound Transmission back to Xiao Fei.
Although Miao Ziqiong was a member of the Miao Clan, Ye Yunfei harbored no goodwill towards the Vermilion Bird World's Miao Clan. He even wanted to sever all ties with this race.
"Okay, Brother, I understand."
Xiao Fei nodded upon receiving Ye Yunfei's transmission.
"Mother, has the Third Prince asked you to give the Vermilion Bird Skeleton to the Vermilion Bird King? Don't listen to him! Wait until you and Xiao Fei obtain the bloodline and legacy of this skeleton. I will immediately kill the old Wizard, Da Wangye, and everyone involved. Then we will leave Zhuque and cut all ties with the Miao Clan. We owe them nothing. They owe us!"
At that moment, Ye Yunfei noticed a strange look on Miao Ziqiong's face; she seemed hesitant. He immediately guessed the reason and sent a Sound Transmission to ask.
"But..."
Miao Ziqiong hesitated after receiving Ye Yunfei's transmission.
"Mother, just listen to me. There's no need for any kindness towards the Miao Clan or the Vermilion Bird King! Since this Vermilion Bird Skeleton has recognized you and Xiao Fei, it already belongs to you both. It has nothing to do with the Miao Clan or the Vermilion Bird King. In a martial artist's world, cultivation resources always come first. Do not give away what has already fallen into your hands!"
Ye Yunfei insisted via Sound Transmission.
"What I'm considering isn't the Miao Clan or the Vermilion Bird King... it's mainly because of father. After all, he gave me life and raised me. He sent me to the Canghuang Realm for my safety, and he has been concerned for my safety until now. Father said his life's greatest wish is to see the Vermilion Bird King restored. He asked me to help him."
Miao Ziqiong said softly.
"Hmph! The Vermilion Bird King is his everything, but it has nothing to do with our family! Mother, it was to protect this Vermilion Bird King that this Third Prince abandoned you, sent you to the Canghuang Realm to fend for yourself, and even disregarded things when Da Wangye had Xiao Fei captured and brought back to Zhuque World, and when he tricked you into returning. The Vermilion Bird King is his everything! He doesn't care about you, his daughter. Why should you help him? Mother, even if you don't consider yourself, think of Xiao Fei. You absolutely cannot give this skeleton to the Vermilion Bird King! Do you understand!"
Ye Yunfei said earnestly.
"Then... alright."
Miao Ziqiong was still a bit hesitant, but she finally nodded, agreeing with Ye Yunfei.
After all, to her, her son and daughter were the most important!
Besides, she felt no affection for the Miao Clan or the Vermilion Bird King.
Rumble…
Right at that moment, the Vermilion Bird Skeleton began to tremble, erupting with streams of dazzling crimson light orbs. These crimson orbs continuously shot into the bodies of Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei.
"Not good! Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei are obtaining the bloodline and legacy of the Vermilion Bird Skeleton!"
Seeing this scene, everyone understood what was happening, and most were red-eyed with anxiety.
"To think the Vermilion Bird Skeleton within the Vermilion Bird Divine Grotto ended up with Miao Ziqiong and her daughter!"
Waves of envious and jealous gazes fixed upon Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong.
The gazes of the old Wizard, Da Wangye, and other experts, however, were full of venomous hatred. They wished they could immediately charge forward and kill.
"Wonderful!"
Ye Yunfei, on the other hand, was extremely excited.
Initially, Ye Yunfei had entered the Vermilion Bird Divine Grotto with a trial-and-error mindset. He never expected to truly succeed now!
As time passed, the number of crimson light orbs Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei received increased. The auras emanating from their bodies also rose continuously, growing stronger and stronger.
Conversely, the energy aura of that Vermilion Bird began to continuously weaken.
Because this Vermilion Bird was actually an illusion formed from the essence, energy, and spirit of the skeleton. It could also be said to be a Soul Power imprint left behind by this Vermilion Bird.
So as the essence of the Vermilion Bird Skeleton was being refined and absorbed by Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong, the energy of this Vermilion Bird was gradually transferring to Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong.
It was a case of the waning waxing and the waxing waning!
"Once Mother and Xiao Fei obtain the bloodline and legacy of this Vermilion Bird Skeleton, their strength is bound to make rapid progress!"
Ye Yunfei mused inwardly.
"We need to be prepared! Once your mother and Xiao Fei completely obtain the bloodline and legacy of this Vermilion Bird Skeleton, that Soul Power imprint of the Vermilion Bird will vanish. You must immediately take your mother and Xiao Fei and leave then. Because they will enter a period of weakness after just obtaining the bloodline and legacy. They'll need time to enter seclusion and cultivate, fully merging what they've gained and making it their own."
Hun Lao reminded Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, I'm already mentally prepared."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
A short while later.
The onlookers saw that the lustrous glow of the skeleton slowly weakened, and the aura of the Vermilion Bird standing guard beside it grew even feebler.
Conversely, the auras of Miao Ziqiong and Xiao Fei became increasingly formidable. Two phantom-like Vermilion Birds soared and wheeled above their heads, their presence imposing!
"Everyone, these two wretches have just obtained the Vermilion Bird's bloodline and legacy. They'll enter a weak period! Get ready to strike! Seize them while they're weak! They've acquired the bloodline and legacy, but if we capture them in time, we might still be able to extract the Vermilion Bird's bloodline and legacy from their bodies!"
The old Wizard suddenly roared.
"Old bastard, I will never let you go!"
Hearing the old Wizard's words, Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed, his killing intent boundless.
Right then.
"Sigh! Who would have thought that among my descendants, two such outstanding individuals would appear!"
A heavy sigh suddenly rang out.
Then, the lid of the red coffin where the Third Prince was located flew open with a bang, and a group of people walked out from within the coffin.
Everyone's gazes immediately fell upon a majestic-looking yet listless, tall old man.
The Third Prince and another elder were supporting him.
Though he seemed listless, when the old man's eyes swept across the scene, they held a long-accustomed air of authority.
"The Vermilion Bird King!"
The moment this old man appeared, someone exclaimed in shock.