A resounding phoenix cry echoed through the heavens, reverberating throughout the Eternal World.In the void, a majestic divine mountain emerged—immense and ancient, exuding a boundless aura, as though it were a towering titan standing between heaven and earth. Its height was unfathomable, its vastness incalculable. The moment it manifested, it appeared before the eyes of all beings in the Eternal World, its grandeur undeniable.
"The greatest of the Five Sacred Peaks—Mount Tai!"
That was the name that instinctively came to the minds of nearly everyone upon seeing the mountain.Indeed, it was Mount Tai.But this wasn't one of the illusory Five Peaks previously revealed by the Green Mountain Immortal Sect. This was the real Mount Tai, one of the Five Sacred Peaks that actually existed in the Eternal World. Compared to legends, it was even more imposing—connecting heaven and earth, emanating a weight and dignity befitting its title as the head of the Five Sacred Peaks. In its presence, all beings instinctively felt small and powerless.
Upon Mount Tai, a massive Fire Phoenix soared in endless spirals, its eyes fixed on the sky above, on the fifteen moons glowing with cold silver light. The light they shed was piercing in the night sky. Clearly, the phoenix's gaze was locked onto the fifteen moons.
Beneath the phoenix stood a massive Kirin, exuding a majestic and awe-inspiring aura. From its aura, one could tell that neither the phoenix nor the kirin had broken through to the True Spirit Realm—both remained at the Yang God Realm. The Heaven's seal remained in effect. No matter who it was, no one could ignore it. In truth, the reason the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin clans hadn't gone to all-out war was due to this very seal.
"My name is Mount Tai, of the Kirin Clan—Earth Kirin. I offer this ritual to Heaven and Earth."
The kirin's body flashed with divine light and transformed into human form—a brawny man with rippling muscles and wild hair fluttering in the wind, radiating a primal aura. He loudly declared:
"Due to the sudden appearance of fifteen moons above, which draw ever closer to the Eternal World, great tidal forces have been unleashed upon the seas. Countless lives have perished; grievances cry out to the heavens. Today, I, Mount Tai, will eliminate this evil for the sake of all beings. I beg Heaven and Earth to lend their aid!"
As his words fell, a massive war bow appeared in his hand. Etched with a Kirin motif, the bow radiated an innate profound yellow glow—the sign of a top-tier innate spiritual treasure. Its abilities remained unknown, but its presence alone made it clear: this was no ordinary weapon, and it certainly wasn't a bow that just anyone could draw.
As he gripped the bow, a sharp, deadly aura emanated from Mount Tai's body—an unmistakable presence of an archery cultivator. Each arrow he loosed would surely be like a thunderbolt from the heavens.
"I am Fire (Huo) Ling'er, a Fire Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan. I offer this ritual to Heaven and Earth."
In the skies, the Fire Phoenix also opened her beak and spoke in a clear, ringing voice:
"The fifteen moons bring calamity to the world. Countless beings perish beneath the tides. Today, I shall offer myself as a phoenix arrow, to destroy this evil moon. May Heaven and Earth aid me."
Her cry pierced the heavens, filled with resolve and a willingness to sacrifice herself for the greater good.
The moment those words were spoken, the heavens seemed to approve. All across the Eternal World—no matter where they were—beings could see the vision of Mount Tai's summit and clearly hear the declaration of the kirin and the phoenix.
"What? Mount Tai and Fire Ling'er… They actually want to shoot down the moons?"
"Impossible! Even if they are the most talented of the Kirin and Phoenix Clans, trying to shoot down a moon is utterly absurd. Who do they think they are—Hou Yi?"
"The moons reside in the endless void of space, far beyond our realm. The ones we normally see are merely projections of the Lunar Stars. This time, there are fifteen Lunar Jade Rabbits, incarnated as moons! Their power can freeze all creation. How can anyone shoot them down?"
"They're still only at the Yang God Realm. How can they possibly threaten the moons? This has to be a joke. But if Heaven and Earth have acknowledged them… Could it really be possible?"
"To become the arrow... Fire Ling'er is clearly prepared to die. Even if we doubt success, I hope she succeeds. The tides caused by the moons are devastating. If they succeed, their merit will be boundless!"
Countless beings of countless races turned their eyes to Mount Tai's summit.
No one expected such a dramatic move from the Kirin and Phoenix Clans.
But deep down, everyone hoped.If it could be done, it would save countless lives. It would be a great act of compassion.
"Husband, do you think they can succeed?"Cai Yan stood beside Yi Tianxing and asked softly.
This event had shaken the entire world. Naturally, his wives were all aware.
"Mount Tai is a peerless genius of the Kirin Clan," Mo Xue spoke up."He was born in Mount Tai itself and possesses the Earth Battle Body. As long as he stands upon the earth, he has infinite strength, peerless defense, and can recover swiftly from any injury. He's one of our clan's most promising future powerhouses and a top-tier archer. When he takes up a favorable position, he can hold off armies by himself."
Mo Xue's words showed deep familiarity with Mount Tai. She revealed that the Kirin King had once considered marrying her off to him—naturally, she knew him well.
"Fire Ling'er is also a top genius in my Phoenix Clan," Hong Luan added."She possesses the Fire Spirit Body, and has cultivated many divine fires within her—Nirvana Heavenly Fire, Southern Bright Li Fire, True Samadhi Fire, and the Demon-Breaking Godflame. In time, she could have become the ruler of all flames and walked the Great Dao of Fire. By becoming the arrow, she clearly intends to risk death to gain life."
These two were unquestionable future titans.
"There's a legend of Hou Yi shooting down the suns. If the sun can be shot down, why not the moons?"Yi Tianxing took a deep breath."But whether they can succeed… no one can say. It depends entirely on their strength."
Hou Yi's arrows weren't ordinary, either. His Sun-Slaying Divine Arrows were specially forged treasures designed to counter the Three-Legged Golden Crows—not something that could be replicated easily.
Whether Mount Tai's Kirin War Bow and Fire Ling'er's phoenix arrow body had that level of power… remained to be seen.
At that moment, the world watched.
Mount Tai let out a thunderous roar as his body rapidly expanded—dozens of zhang in height, then hundreds, then thousands.
He became a giant of three thousand zhang, glowing with divine light as his aura surged.
Life Aperture – Berserk!!
A technique that allowed him to instantly amplify his strength. His cultivation soared from the Yang God Realm to the True Spirit Realm, and his divine pressure swept across the land.
Then, without pause, he retrieved a blood-red pill and swallowed it.
His body grew again, now cloaked in blood-colored flames. His blood essence surged violently.
Pill – Bloodburn Pill!
A rare innate pill born during the Great Fusion of Heaven and Earth, the Bloodburn Pill allowed a cultivator to burn their blood essence, temporarily boosting their strength by a whole realm. Though it lasted only briefly, it could reverse the tides of a battle. The price: even if the user survived, their essence would be severely damaged, and they'd be left crippled or near-dead for a long time.
"Open!!"Mount Tai roared as he aligned his stance—waist and horse united—and raised his Kirin War Bow.
On his wrist, a bracer flared to life as three embedded gemstones lit up—
"Infinity Gems—Power, Space, and Mind."Yi Tianxing's eyes narrowed.These three Infinity Gems, embedded in the bracer, now granted Mount Tai overwhelming strength. That power was being channeled directly into the Kirin War Bow.
The bow was slowly, inexorably drawn—
Crescent Moon… Half Moon… Full Moon!
In a blink, the bow was fully drawn.
Fire Ling'er let out a piercing phoenix cry as she burst into flames. In a flash of fire, she transformed into a massive, blazing war arrow, burning with searing divine flame—
🔥 [Fire Phoenix Arrow (Self-Sacrifice Arrow Form)]
Fire Ling'er's transformation into a divine arrow made from her own body, powered by multiple sacred flames and her fire spirit constitution, marks a pinnacle act of sacrificial power.
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