Celestial Emperor of Devouring

Chapter 983 - 973: Retrieving the Divine Beast Bloodline

"We are willing to submit!"Seeing the Taotie Race Leader be the first to submit, the entire Taotie Race respectfully kneeled.

Despite witnessing the submission of the Taotie Race, the Ice Phoenix did not seem pleased.

The Nine-tailed Spirit Fox and Jiao Li Race Leader let out a sigh of relief.

They originally thought this battle would end with the destruction of the Taotie Race, never expecting such a turn of events.

"The Taotie Race is terrifyingly powerful; subduing them is indeed more valuable than destroying them," the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox thought to itself. "For the Ice Phoenix wanting to deal with the Dragon Race, the Taotie Race is undoubtedly the best ally."

Jiao Li Race Leader also felt admiration for the Ice Phoenix, thinking, "The Demon God is no ordinary being and will certainly stir waves in the Demon Realm and eventually become its strongest ruler."

"Submitting to the Ice Phoenix was the wisest decision my Flood Dragon Race made, otherwise, we would have been annihilated."

The Ice Phoenix said expressionlessly, "Rise."

The Taotie Race Leader respectfully thanked, "Thank you, Ice Phoenix Lord."

"Thank you, Ice Phoenix Lord!" Tong Tianhun and other Elders followed suit.

All the clan members felt as if they had returned from hell to paradise at this moment, expressing their gratitude to the Ice Phoenix.

Tong Tianhun then respectfully added, "Our Taotie Race shall remember the grace of the Lord and will not hesitate to give our all in the future."

The Ice Phoenix slightly waved its hand, keeping a cold expression, "No need to thank me yet. I must remind you, anyone with divided loyalties will be obliterated."

Upon these words of the Ice Phoenix.

The Taotie Race members were all scared out of their wits.

The Taotie Race Leader quickly nodded respectfully, "We will follow your instructions without any disloyalty."

The Ice Phoenix added, "I do not interfere with your consumption of other races’ Divine Beast Bloodline, but the ones belonging to my Phoenix Race must be returned."

The Taotie Race Leader smiled bitterly, "Ice Phoenix Lord, the Divine Beast Bloodline has been fully refined by us. Even if we wanted to return it, we couldn’t."

"That’s simple," Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, then exerted his formidable Devouring Power to forcibly extract the Phoenix Race’s Divine Beast Bloodline from the bodies of the dozens of Taotie Race experts.

Streams of blood-colored energy gathered in Gu Chenfeng’s palm, exuding immensely powerful energy.

Witnessing this scene.

Everyone in the Taotie Race, along with the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox and others, was utterly shocked.

"Such domineering Devouring Power!" the Taotie Race Leader gasped in disbelief, "To forcibly extract the Phoenix Race Bloodline like this."

"The Phoenix Race Divine Beast Bloodline has been devoured," Tong Tianhun said in utter terror, "What a miraculous power! We suffered no damage, nor was our cultivation affected; only the Divine Beast Bloodline weakened."

"Mr. Gu actually possesses such terrifying Devouring Power," Jiao Li Race Leader and the Grand Ancestor Scorpion Demon were filled with fear, their eyes nearly popping out.

In less than a minute.

The Phoenix Race Divine Beast Bloodline within the dozens of Taotie Race experts was completely devoured by Gu Chenfeng.

At this moment.

The Phoenix Race Divine Beast Bloodline condensed in Gu Chenfeng’s palm was not only pure but incredibly strong.

With a wave of Gu Chenfeng’s hand, the Divine Beast Bloodline flew towards the Ice Phoenix.

"Thank you, Master," the Ice Phoenix gratefully said and then directly absorbed it.

In just an instant.

The Ice Phoenix’s aura surged wildly, greatly enhancing its cultivation and significantly strengthening the Divine Beast Bloodline within.

Glancing at the Taotie Race members, Gu Chenfeng calmly said, "Since the matter is resolved, follow back to the Demon Soul Mountain Range. The Taotie Race has few people, so give them the Bloodthirsty Scorpion Race’s territory."

"Yes!" the Taotie Race answered respectfully.

Turning his gaze to the Ice Phoenix, Gu Chenfeng smiled, "The Ancient Dragon Race has hidden for hundreds of thousands of years; their strength must have been restored, possibly even stronger. There’s no rush; wait until your cultivation increases."

Gu Chenfeng knew full well that the existence of the Ancient Dragon Race was a huge hidden threat that must be eliminated entirely.

However.

The most suited to eliminate the Dragon Race is the Ice Phoenix.

Although the Ice Phoenix possesses a powerful Divine Beast Bloodline, compared to the Dragon Race’s, it’s weaker.

To annihilate the Dragon Race for revenge, the Ice Phoenix must strengthen its power.

"Yes, Master!" the Ice Phoenix respectfully replied.

At this moment.

The Taotie Race Leader respectfully asked, "Ice Phoenix Lord, should we send someone to investigate the Dragon Race’s whereabouts or monitor them?"

"No need." The Ice Phoenix shook its head, "Knowing the Dragon Race still exists is enough; no need to alert them."

Gu Chenfeng looked at the Taotie Race Leader with a faint smile, "Taotie Race Leader, just keep an eye discreetly. Today’s battle might have revealed some information to the Dragon Race; it’s prudent to be cautious."

"If they learn of a Phoenix Race descendant alive, they might act. Your cultivation should serve as some deterrence to the Dragon Race."

"Yes!" the Taotie Race Leader respectfully answered.

"Alright, let’s head back." Gu Chenfeng said with a faint smile, taking flight first.

The Ice Phoenix and the Nine-tailed Spirit Fox and others followed suit.

The Taotie Race Leader immediately commanded, "Taotie Race, heed the order! Follow Ice Phoenix Lord to the Demon Soul Mountain Range immediately."

After Gu Chenfeng and the others had left entirely.

The Taotie Race Leader waved a hand, instantly reducing the ruined Independent Space and racial territory to ashes.

On the way back.

Gu Chenfeng transmitted his voice, "Ice Phoenix, continue cultivating at the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race, but don’t venture lightly to the bottom of the Thousand-Year Profound Ice Lake. The power there is extremely terrifying, even my Divine Power can’t withstand it."

"Master, why is the cold power at the bottom of the Thousand-Year Profound Ice Lake so terrifying?" the Ice Phoenix asked, its heart full of curiosity.

"I don’t know either," Gu Chenfeng transmitted back, "but what I can confirm is that the cold power at the bottom exceeds the limits of the Demon Realm."

"What? Exceeds the limits of the Demon Realm?" The Ice Phoenix’s eyebrows knitted tightly, transmitting back, "Does that mean the cold power at the bottom of the Thousand-Year Profound Ice Lake doesn’t belong to the Demon Realm?"

"Yes," Gu Chenfeng transmitted, "When I reach the Immortal Emperor Realm, I’ll go down and check personally. I have important matters elsewhere, so I won’t stay long in the Demon Realm."

"Once back at the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race, I’ll leave a strand of Divine Power in you for protection in case of an Ancient Dragon Race attack. This power will ensure your survival, giving me peace of mind."

"Thank you, Master!" the Ice Phoenix communicated back gratefully.

Gu Chenfeng transmitted again, "The Ancient Dragon Race possesses space-controlling abilities. If they attack suddenly, even the Taotie Race Leader might not save you in time."

"Especially the old Dragon King, whose power likely has reached the Ascension Realm."

"The old Dragon King?" The Ice Phoenix frowned, asking through the sound transmission, "The Ancient Dragon Race has existed for hundreds of thousands of years. How does the Master know so much about them?"