[System prompt about killing a protagonist, obtaining a high-grade fate draw, and merging a script plays as usual.]
[System prompt: You have slain a protagonist, obtaining one high-grade fate draw. Do you wish to draw?]
[System prompt: The script protagonist has been killed. The script "The Great Emperor Returns" is about to disappear. Do you wish to merge this script?]
The familiar system prompts appeared.
Xu Chuan was already accustomed to them.
"Draw."
Even though it was just one high-grade fate draw, it was better to have it than not.
[Draw complete!]
[Congratulations on obtaining the purple fate 'Heaven's Pardon Infused'!]
[Heaven's Pardon Infused: Turns misfortune into good fortune, averts disaster and brings blessings, removes calamities, and turns danger into safety.]
"This fate is quite good!"
Xu Chuan nodded, satisfied with this draw.
After all, it was only a high-grade fate draw, and obtaining a purple fate was already considered excellent.
Moreover, this fate seemed tailor-made for him.
He was precisely lacking in this aspect, and the system had delivered it to him.
Fortunately, Feng Hao's curse today was related to luck.
If it were any other curse, Xu Chuan might not have been able to handle it.
But now, with the fate of [Heaven's Pardon Infused], he didn't have to worry about such issues.
Next was the script merging.
Since Xu Chuan had already absorbed the luck, merging Feng Hao's script didn't bring about any significant changes.
He only felt a slight lightness in his body.
The benefits of merging the script would manifest gradually in the future.
Xu Chuan retracted his gaze and focused his attention on the barrier before him.
Behind him, Su Miaoyin and Feng Qingyang's injuries were gradually recovering with the help of elixirs.
The barrier now had a small hole.
It was made by Feng Hao using his drill earlier.
Picking up the drill from the ground, Xu Chuan examined it.
This drill was quite extraordinary, capable of piercing a barrier of the Emperor Venerable realm.
However, after its recent use and the impact of the battle, it was completely ruined and useless.
Its material was somewhat special, though, and could be kept as material for forging.
"What a pity."
Xu Chuan stored it in his storage ring for later use.
He then turned his attention back to the barrier.
Through the small hole, he could see the rampaging True Sun Fire constantly attacking the hole, attempting to break through.
Xu Chuan gestured, and a wisp of True Sun Fire appeared at his fingertips.
Sensing the information contained within, he further confirmed that the Golden Crow Egg and the Phoenix Seal were both inside.
However, Xu Chuan was now faced with a problem: the barrier.
This was undeniably the work of Emperor Venerables.
Not just one or two.
It was left by the successive strong cultivators of the Phoenix tribe.
Xu Chuan was unable to break it.
The small hole Feng Hao had made was already slowly repairing itself.
It wouldn't be long before it was completely restored.
Just as Xu Chuan was at a loss, Su Miaoyin stepped forward.
"Senior Brother Xu, let me try!" Su Miaoyin said.
"Do you have a way?!" Xu Chuan's eyes lit up. If Su Miaoyin had a way, that would be wonderful!
"No."
"But, something within me is telling me that I can absorb this barrier!"
"This seems to be my opportunity!"
Su Miaoyin shook her head, then did a complete U-turn!
"Hmm?"
"You can absorb it?"
Xu Chuan said in surprise.
He couldn't do anything about it, and yet Su Miaoyin could absorb it?
Opportunity...
Suddenly, Xu Chuan had a flash of inspiration.
He remembered the opportunity he had seen when he previously checked Su Miaoyin's script.
[Opportunity: Enter the Phoenix Tomb and obtain the inheritance of the deceased Emperor Venerables of the Phoenix tribe. Your physique will transform into the Phoenix Sacred Body, and your path forward will be unobstructed.]
Could this barrier be that opportunity?
Such a coincidence?
It was too much of a coincidence, three major opportunities overlapping.
Anyone would find it hard to believe.
But now, the fact was before them.
"Then go and try. But be careful, and stay safe!"
Xu Chuan hesitated for a moment, then decided to let Su Miaoyin try.
If this was truly her opportunity, then it was a good thing!
It would kill two birds with one stone!
Not only would it solve the barrier problem for Xu Chuan, but she would also gain an opportunity from it!
According to the script, after obtaining this opportunity, Su Miaoyin's physique would transform into the Phoenix Sacred Body!
This was a monumental opportunity!
"Yes, yes, I'll be careful!"
Su Miaoyin nodded obediently, then walked towards the barrier with a smile.
She was happy not only because she could help Xu Chuan but also because she was about to obtain an opportunity!
Su Miaoyin reached the barrier and placed her hand on it.
Instantly.
The barrier underwent a tremendous change.
The previously restrained light of the barrier suddenly erupted with extreme brilliance, making it difficult to open one's eyes.
Following that, Su Miaoyin slowly rose into the air.
Within the barrier, a special energy flowed into Su Miaoyin's body.
And Su Miaoyin was like a funnel, absorbing all the energy that poured in, no matter how much there was.
"Miaoyin, how is it?" Xu Chuan stared intently at Su Miaoyin and asked.
The moment Su Miaoyin showed any signs of distress, he would immediately rescue her.
"Senior Brother Xu, I'm fine!"
Seeing Xu Chuan's worried gaze, Su Miaoyin smiled slightly and then accelerated the absorption of the barrier's energy.
Under her absorption, the barrier's light gradually dimmed, and the small hole stopped recovering.
Half a day later, the barrier's light had diminished to its lowest point, and the True Sun Fire within was already restless.
As soon as Su Miaoyin finished absorbing the last bit of the barrier's energy, the violent True Sun Fire would instantly erupt and consume the three of them.
During this half-day period, Xu Chuan remained by Su Miaoyin's side, guarding her, just as he had in the Phoenix Secret Realm.
Another hour later, Su Miaoyin slowly descended from the sky, and only a sliver of energy remained in the barrier.
The violent True Sun Fire seized this opportunity and launched a fierce assault on the barrier.
Finally, the barrier shattered, and the fire rushed out, intent on burning everything!
However, Xu Chuan would not allow such a thing to happen.
He took out the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow and tossed it into the sea of fire.
"Suppress!"
With a roar, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow unleashed its supreme suppressing power.
The rampaging True Sun Fire was instantly suppressed.
It became as docile as a well-behaved child, remaining in place and not daring to move an inch.
As the bow that shot down two suns, it was naturally a nemesis to the True Sun Fire. Furthermore, it had suppressed the origin of another sun for countless years, so suppressing mere True Sun Fire was as easy as lifting a finger!
"Senior Brother Xu, I need to go into seclusion for a while!"
At this moment, Su Miaoyin spoke.
Her voice was somewhat weak, clearly indicating that absorbing such a massive amount of energy in a short period had taken a toll on her.
But she had persevered for the sake of helping Xu Chuan.
"Go into seclusion with peace of mind and digest this energy properly!"
"This energy will be of absolute benefit to you!"
Xu Chuan nodded and said to Su Miaoyin.
Once she completely refined this energy, her physique would transform into the incredibly powerful Phoenix Sacred Body!