Chat group: Fusion of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, Healer Willow Goddess

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"Damn it! I succeeded! I broke through to the Inscription Realm! I also obtained the inheritance of my ancestors!"

She cheered, completely forgetting her surroundings and her own condition. Without thinking, she leaped out of the Nirvana Pool and pounced towards Shi Hao!

Her soft, warm body, carrying the unique heat of Nirvana Pool and the intoxicating fragrance of a young girl, crashed solidly into Shi Hao's arms!

Shi Hao was taken aback by this sudden "embrace," and his heart fluttered as he felt the girl's exquisite curves and smooth, delicate skin in his arms.

Looking at Huo Ling'er's pretty face, flushed with excitement, and feeling her heartfelt joy, he couldn't help but be infected by it. He smiled, reached out, and hugged her tightly as well.

"Congratulations, Ling'er!" His voice carried a sincere congratulatory tone.

And so, having just experienced a momentous rebirth and breakthrough, the two faced each other with sincerity, embraced tightly, and shared each other's joy and excitement.

The air around Nirvana Pool seemed to become ambiguous and warm because of this beautiful and pure scene.

However, this warm atmosphere did not last long.

As the extreme excitement from that breakthrough subsided slightly, Huo Ling'er finally realized something belatedly!

She looked down sharply and saw her perfectly naked body pressed against Shi Hao's equally naked chest!

You can even clearly feel the other person's strong heartbeat and burning body temperature!

"ah--!!!"

A scream filled with shame, anger, and panic instantly shattered the tranquility of the Holy Emperor's Palace!

Like a startled rabbit, Huo Ling'er pushed Shi Hao away abruptly, her pretty face instantly turning as red as if it were about to bleed!

Without a second thought, she turned around and jumped back into the nearby Dustless Divine Spring with a "plop," only her small head sticking out of the water. She glared at Shi Hao with a mixture of shame and anger, and even the spring water couldn't extinguish the burning heat on her cheeks!

Shi Hao was taken aback by her sudden reaction, and then realized the state of the two of them. Even with his thick skin, he felt his face getting a little hot.

"Ahem..." He coughed twice, then quickly turned around, not daring to look at the alluring girl in the water who was like a lotus emerging from the water. He said somewhat awkwardly, "Um... Ling'er, you... you should put your clothes on first."

After saying that, Shi Hao didn't dare to linger any longer. As if fleeing, he quickly left the Nirvana Pool area. After disappearing into a side hall in a few flashes, he quickly took out his clothes from his storage space and dressed himself.

When he tidied his clothes and returned to the vicinity of Nirvana Pool, Huo Ling'er was already dressed.

She remained standing by the spring, her back to Shi Hao, her dark hair still glistening with water droplets, her shoulders trembling slightly, as if she were still embarrassed and annoyed by the "accident" just now.

Shi Hao looked at her slender and beautiful back, touched his nose, and was about to say something to ease the atmosphere.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened as he spotted the little red bird not far away.

At this moment, it tilted its little head and looked at Shi Hao with an extremely strange gaze. Its big, black gem-like eyes were no longer filled with the simple arrogance and vigilance of before, but with disbelief, shock, and intense curiosity.

Clearly, the earth-shattering phenomenon caused by the regeneration of Shi Hao's supreme bone, as well as the vast and boundless aura of reincarnation, were all witnessed by this Fire Kingdom Sacrificial Spirit!

"Hey, little brat..." The little red bird flapped its wings and flew to a spot not far from Shi Hao. Its voice was no longer as loud and boisterous as before, but instead carried a hint of hesitation and seriousness. "You... what was that just now?"

Although it didn't know exactly what had happened, the throbbing deep within its bloodline and the terrifying aura of reincarnation made it realize that this little child was definitely not as simple as it appeared!

The bone that had reformed in his chest, in particular, exuded a terrifying power that even it instinctively feared!

"Oh? Which one are you talking about?" Shi Hao chuckled inwardly at the little red bird's unusually "serious" demeanor, but put on an "innocent" expression. "I just broke through to a higher realm, and the noise was a bit loud. I hope I didn't scare you, Lord Sacrificial Spirit?"

"Hmph! Who's in group 78?"

It circled Shi Hao twice, its large, black, gem-like eyes filled with inquiry. "That bone on your body... and the aura you exuded during your breakthrough... it's very strange! Very strange!"

Then, as if it had thought of something, its tone suddenly became somewhat hurried and uneasy: "By the way, little one, do you know about the Great Calamity of the Desolate Region?"

The little red bird brought up the "great calamity" on its own initiative! And its tone was filled with deep fear and apprehension!

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao's heart stirred slightly.

It seems that the so-called "Great Calamity of the Wasteland" is about to arrive.

Even the little red bird in front of them had begun to feel uneasy.

He looked at the little red bird in front of him, which was clearly frightened, nodded, and said calmly, "Of course I know. But if you are really worried about the impending calamity, why don't you come with me to Stone Village? With the Willow God's protection, you'll be fine."

Upon hearing Shi Hao's words, the little red bird's jewel-like eyes flashed with light, as if it were struggling fiercely.

Why would it, a dignified descendant of the Vermilion Bird and a sacred spirit of the Fire Kingdom, seek refuge in a human village?

This is really... embarrassing.

But the thought of that ever-approaching catastrophe that made its heart tremble... and the thought of that mysterious and unpredictable Willow God.

Ultimately, the will to survive triumphed over its pride.

"Hmph! Fine!" The little red bird finally nodded somewhat awkwardly. "Since you're so 'sincere' in inviting me, this spirit... will reluctantly agree! But let's make it clear! I'm not going to seek refuge with you! I'm just... just going to take a look! And see that senior Willow God you mentioned."

It stubbornly insisted on this.

Then, as if remembering something, it pointed at Shi Hao with its wing: "Oh right! Since you're somewhat grateful... this thing is yours for the taking!"

As it spoke, it opened its little mouth and gently spat out!

call out!

A feather, about an inch long, crimson red like fire, with mysterious flame patterns flowing across its surface and radiating extremely pure and domineering fire energy, slowly floated in front of Shi Hao!

The mere appearance of this feather caused the surrounding temperature to rise significantly!

The air felt like it was about to burst into flames!

"This is... a Vermilion Bird Feather?!" Huo Ling'er exclaimed in surprise again when she saw the feather!

These are no ordinary feathers! They are genuine feathers containing the true fire of the Vermilion Bird's origin and a portion of its inherited imprint!

It is one of the most precious treasures of the Vermilion Bird lineage!

Its value may even be no less than some top-tier divine materials!

The Sacrificial Spirit... actually gifted such a precious treasure to Shi Hao?!

"Hmph! You do have some discerning eye!" Seeing Huo Ling'er's shocked expression, the little red bird proudly raised its head again. "This was something I, the sacrificial spirit, found with great difficulty in an ancient side hall! It was left behind by an ancestor who failed in his Nirvana! It contains a trace of the true Vermilion Bird's primordial fire! It should be of some use to you!"

Although its tone remained arrogant, a hint of barely perceptible heartache lingered deep in its eyes.

Clearly, this real feather was extremely precious to it.

"Thank you, little red bird."

Shi Hao's eyes lit up as he looked at the Vermilion Bird Feather in front of him, which was radiating terrifying high temperature and pure fire energy. He put it away without any hesitation.

This thing is an excellent treasure, whether used to comprehend the Vermilion Bird Treasure Technique, to refine weapons, or even to fight enemies at crucial moments!

Having reached a "deal" with the Vermilion Bird Sacrificial Spirit and obtained a precious Vermilion Bird True Feather, Shi Hao felt that he had basically achieved his goal for this trip to the ancestral land of the Fire Kingdom.

He glanced at Huo Ling'er, who was still somewhat shy and awkward beside him, and said with a smile, "Alright, Ling'er, it's time for us to leave."

"Hmm..." Huo Ling'er nodded gently, her heart filled with reluctance.

After leaving the Holy Emperor Palace, the two bid farewell to the Vermilion Bird Sacrifice Spirit.

The little red bird simply flapped its wings haughtily, signaling them to hurry up and leave so as not to disturb its continued "cultivation".

Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er exchanged a smile, then turned and left without lingering.

After passing through layers of flame barriers, they arrived once again at the plaza of the Fire Kingdom's ancestral land.

The Fire Emperor seemed to have been waiting there all along.

"Father!" Huo Ling'er saw the Fire Emperor and quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.

"Your Majesty," Shi Hao also bowed in greeting.

The Fire Emperor looked at the two, especially sensing the obvious improvement in their auras, and a satisfied smile appeared in his eyes.

The Fire Emperor nodded, not asking further about their specific gains within the Holy Emperor's Palace. Instead, he looked at Shi Hao and asked, "Young friend Shi Hao, where do you plan to go next?"

"Your Majesty, I plan to return to Shi Village first." A look of longing flashed across Shi Hao's face. "My family and relatives in the village must miss me very much."

Upon hearing that Shi Hao was leaving, Huo Ling'er's large, fiery eyes instantly filled with deep reluctance.

She subconsciously tugged at Shi Hao's sleeve, biting her red lips lightly, but didn't know what to say.

The Fire Emperor took in his daughter's expression and sighed inwardly.

He knew that his precious daughter was already deeply involved.

But it's alright, they've already got engaged, now it's up to them to decide what the future holds.

"Very well." The Fire Emperor nodded slightly, a gentle smile on his face. "Since you are so eager to return, I will not force you to stay."

Then, he looked at Huo Ling'er, a hint of a smile in his eyes: "Ling'er, you have now broken through to the Inscription Realm, your strength has greatly improved, and you are capable of protecting yourself. Why don't you go back with Shi Hao?"

"Huh? Me... going back with him?" Huo Ling'er was stunned upon hearing this, her pretty face flushed red, and her heart pounded like a deer!

What does Father mean by this? Is he sending me and this scoundrel back to Stone Village? This…this isn't…

She stole a glance at Shi Hao and saw the surprised and amused smile on his face, which made her so embarrassed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into!

Looking at her adorable appearance, Shi Hao felt a warmth in his heart and said with a smile, "Then... I'll trouble Junior Sister Ling'er to come back with me."

Since the Fire Emperor had already pushed Ling'er onto him, he was naturally happy to see it happen.

So, that was settled.

The Fire Emperor didn't say anything more, but gave Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er a meaningful look.

Immediately afterwards, the Fire Emperor held a banquet.

Huo Ling'er and Shi Hao were very happy and snuggled together.

the next day.

Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er planned to return to Stone Village.

"Father! Please take care!" Huo Ling'er bowed deeply to the Fire Emperor, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"Go, child," the Fire Emperor said gently. "Remember, no matter what happens in the future, the Fire Kingdom will always be your support."

Huo Ling'er nodded vigorously, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, took a deep breath, and turned to look at Shi Hao beside her.

Shi Hao smiled slightly at her.

Subsequently, Shi Hao activated a leaf that Liu Shen had given him.

hum!

A stable void passage slowly opened.

At the other end of the passage lies the Stone Village, a place filled with warmth and peace!