Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

Chu Qin chuckled and beckoned to Azure Dragon, heading together towards his own room.

"Chu Qin, Azure Dragon!"

Just then, a stunningly beautiful figure approached them.

This person, with her gold and red jewel-like bright eyes and dressed in a long gold and red dress, exuded a noble and elegant air—it was none other than Phoenix.

"Phoenix," greeted Chu Qin and Azure Dragon, both smiling.

"Chu Qin, Azure Dragon, are you going to cultivate?" asked Phoenix with a smile.

"Yes," nodded Chu Qin. "Phoenix, would you like to join us?"

"Forget about it, the energy of the Cosmic Energy Core is limited to begin with, and besides, I probably can't absorb its power," Phoenix shook her head.

"You're mistaken, Phoenix. First, the power of the Cosmic Energy Core is almost impossible to absorb completely. Not to mention you, even if Xiaowu and everyone else were added, it would probably be difficult to completely absorb it within ten thousand years," said Chu Qin with a laugh. "Secondly, Phoenix, you've also reached the Divine Lord Third Layer realm; how will you know if you don't try?"

It's worth mentioning that Phoenix had already reached her limits in the Inner Universe billions of years ago. After entering the Infinite Heavens, her realm's growth outpaced even Chu Qin's, stepping into the Divine Lord Third Layer!

Upon hearing this, Phoenix looked towards Azure Dragon, who gently smiled and said, "Phoenix, why are you looking at me? With Chu Qin's cordial invitation, you wouldn't think of refusing, right?"

"Well then, thank you both," Phoenix finally agreed.

"What's there to thank? We're comrades who've lived and died together; there's no need for thanks," Chu Qin said with a light smile.

Having said this, Chu Qin, Phoenix, and Azure Dragon, made their way towards Chu Qin's room.

Chu Qin used the Hell Compass to seal off the surrounding space.

Though Chu Qin didn't know where the Hell Compass came from, it was certainly not weaker than the Primordial True Sword and the Heavenly Inferno Demonic Staff—it was a genuine Saintly Sovereign Artifact.

And while it was called a compass, it more closely resembled a defensive barrier, possessing the powerful ability to seal space.

Subsequently, Chu Qin, Phoenix, and Azure Dragon formed a triangle and sat down in the spacious room.

The Cosmic Energy Core was also placed in the center of the three of them.

"Phoenix, you try to attract the energy of the Cosmic Energy Core into your body," Chu Qin looked at Phoenix with a smile. "Don't worry, Azure Dragon and I will keep an eye on you."

"Okay, sure!" Phoenix responded without demur, knowing that time for cultivation was precious.

Immediately after, Phoenix formed hand seals, and the Zhou Tian began to operate, starting to attract the energy of the Cosmic Energy Core into her body.

She was successful on her first attempt!

As Phoenix's divine power guided it, visibly discernible energy from the Cosmic Energy Core began to surge into her body.

Being extremely cautious, Phoenix only attracted a small stream of energy. However, she discovered that the energy within the Cosmic Energy Core was so immense that even this small amount seemed enough to fill all her voids the moment it entered her body!

Moreover, as this energy infused into her delicate body, she felt as if her entire being burst into flames.

"Phoenix, are you alright?" Chu Qin and Azure Dragon, sensing the fluctuation of energy within Phoenix, asked simultaneously.

In the next moment, the energy that had originally flowed into Phoenix's body began to overflow from her surface.

"Chu Qin, quick!" said Azure Dragon urgently.

"Alright," Chu Qin nodded and immediately, he and Azure Dragon infused their power into Phoenix, forcibly subduing the overflowing energy back into her body.

Phoenix also immediately mobilized her own strength to protect her body.

The forces of Chu Qin, Azure Dragon, Phoenix, as well as the divine power of the Cosmic Energy Core, were all terrifying. Under the interweaving of these energies, the surrounding space seemed as though it was being torn apart.

Fortunately, with Chu Qin's Hell Compass in place, both the furnishings of the room and the area outside remained unaffected.

At this moment, however, Phoenix's clothing was completely shattered.

The Phoenix materialized in its entirety before Chu Qin and Azure Dragon, and her Phoenix Crown was shattered as well, revealing her fiery red, silky hair cascading down like a waterfall.

Chu Qin's eyes lit up at the sight, but that was all.

At this moment, Chu Qin had no leisure to appreciate such beauty, for the Phoenix's life was of the utmost importance.

Fortunately, with the power of the Phoenix herself and the combined efforts of Chu Qin and Azure Dragon, the Phoenix's body and Primordial Spirit were unharmed.

And the overflowing energy began steadily returning to the Phoenix's body, and as her Yuan Force circulated, it slowly integrated into her being.

As time ticked by, once the last of the energy had been completely devoured by the Phoenix, the violent energies around them finally dissipated.

Chu Qin and Azure Dragon withdrew their Divine Power, and everything returned to calm.

"Phoenix, how do you feel?" asked Chu Qin.

"I'm fine now, thank you both." The Phoenix opened her beautiful eyes, shook her head slightly, and smiled, "It seems I'm not qualified to absorb the energy within."

"It's not like that, it's just that the energy can reject you the first time you try to absorb it. Azure Dragon and I went through the same thing. It'll go much smoother from here on," Chu Qin said with a faint smile.

"Yes, what Chu Qin said is right," Azure Dragon added.

"Then, I'll give it another try," said the Phoenix, nodding. She had fully witnessed the extraordinary potential of the Cosmic Energy Core and saw it as an exceptional opportunity.

She wanted to become stronger too, because she didn't want to fall too far behind Chu Qin!

"Wait a moment, Phoenix, before you try again, you should put on some clothes," Chu Qin said with a gentle smile.

The Phoenix was slightly startled and glanced at her own body, her face turning completely red.

She instinctively looked at Chu Qin, quickly turned away, and took out a set of clothes from her Soul-Guiding Divine Artifact to put on.

Chu Qin nearly had a nosebleed; the Phoenix's back was even more exquisite.

At this moment, Azure Dragon displayed a slightly odd smile, seemingly in the know about everything.

Meanwhile, in the City of Luoxia, within the Central Divine Temple.

Outside the temple, two individuals awaited, one with white hair and a beard that reached a meter long, dressed as if he were the High Priest of an ancient tribe.

The other individual had grey temples and a very keen spirit, appearing to be only in his fifties, but his cold, deep, and sharp gaze suggested that his real age was likely far greater.

These two were the Grand Elder of Kuang Mo Realm, Mad Eagle, and the current emperor of Xiling Universe, Shi Jin!

"This Capital Lord of the City of Luoxia really puts on airs, making me and Elder Eagle wait for so long!" Shi Jin seemed impatient, speaking to Mad Eagle beside him.

"Do not rush, young man!" Mad Eagle stroked his meter-long beard and said, "It's because of your impatience that many things fail to be resolved. This Capital Lord of the City of Luoxia represents the force of a great personage from Central Continent Heaven; it's normal for him to be a bit standoffish!"

"Elder Eagle, you seem rather calm! Kuang Mo himself has been killed!" Shi Jin remarked solemnly.

Mad Eagle's expression hardened, "So what do you suggest? Should Xiling send its army to flatten the City of Luoxia?"

Shi Jin's expression changed.

The Xiling Universe did not dare to offend Central Continent Heaven; otherwise, why would he and Mad Eagle come here personally to request the Capital Lord of the City of Luoxia to hand over Chen Mu!

"The Divine Masters have waited long enough, the Capital Lord invites you both!" Just then, a guard from the City of Luoxia emerged from the temple and addressed Shi Jin and Mad Eagle.

As soon as the guard finished speaking, he led Shi Jin and Mad Eagle into the grand hall.

Atop the stairs of the grand hall, a solid black screen obstructed the view, concealing the true face of the enigmatic Capital Lord of the City of Luoxia!

"Xiling's Shi Jin"

"Kuang Mo Realm's Mad Eagle"

"We pay our respects to the Capital Lord!"