sinovels Chapter 71: Phoenix Gallbladder
Chapter 71: Phoenix Gallbladder
"Boom—"
Without warning, a deep, muffled thud exploded in the fog-shrouded sky above the observatory.
Immediately following, the heavy furnace top, shaped like the Big Dipper, was suddenly lifted up by an invisible giant hand and crashed onto the stone slab not far away.
It made a "clang!" sound.
Before Feng Zhixue could even speak, Zheng Ze and the other man looked toward the spot where the furnace top had fallen.
Another unexpected change has occurred!
"collapse--"
A blazing pillar of fire roared and forcefully broke through the furnace's confinement.
The pillar of fire was as thick as a writhing dragon, and the flames trailing behind it were as condensed as molten red gold, instantly transforming into a crimson rainbow.
With unparalleled force, it pierced straight into the sky!
The roar of the raging flames mingled with the hissing sound of the air being scorched, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
A crimson rainbow pierced the sky, its power magnificent!
Everyone watched as the fiery tail streaked across the night sky above Xianyang, soaring higher and higher, faster and faster.
Flying higher and higher...
In just a few breaths, it soared dozens of feet into the sky, becoming an extremely dazzling red dot in the heavens.
It was as if a miniature sun had appeared out of nowhere in the night sky!
Its brilliance was so great that it briefly overshadowed the stars in the sky.
At this moment, the entire city of Xianyang...
Whether it's the streets and alleys, the houses, the palaces and city walls, the shimmering banks of the Wei River in the distance, or the tranquil countryside further away.
Everyone was awestruck by the crimson trail that stretched across the heavens and the earth!
Millions of eyes were fixed on that incredible light source.
The trajectory was so clear, so awe-inspiring, as if something was forcibly connecting with the heavens through it.
However, before the common people in Xianyang could react, they didn't know what it was.
Above the horizon, the crimson dot of light, which had reached its limit, suddenly exploded without warning, reflected in the bewildered eyes of millions!
"boom--!"
A tremendous sound descended from the clouds, echoing throughout every corner of Xianyang City.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling display of silver and gold-red sparks filled the sky, resembling shattered stars or brilliant rays of light falling from the heavens.
It fell softly, radiant with heat and brilliance.
Each falling point of light was burning wildly, releasing its final, ultimate brilliance.
It was dazzlingly bright and breathtakingly beautiful.
All the mortals who witnessed this scene felt a tremor from the depths of their souls, as if they had glimpsed an unspeakable mystery.
Inside the Zhangtai Palace, Ying Zheng, drawn by the noise, stared blankly out the window.
The countless shooting stars were clearly reflected in his deep pupils.
As the light shone, it cast an unusual glow on that dignified face.
The hand hidden in the wide sleeves of the robe was now clenched tightly, its grip unseen at some point.
But when Ying Zheng's eyes were only on that dazzling sight.
Unseen by him, Zhao Gao stood silently in the shadows, but somehow, the distance between him and Ying Zheng seemed to have quietly shortened by a small step.
The shadow behind Ying Zheng seemed to grow even darker as he approached.
At this time, Xianyang City was already under curfew.
The city's alleys were silent, and the lights were dim.
Only on the high platform where the Immortal Temple is located, white smoke rises into the sky and lights illuminate the night, as if the heavens themselves have sent down a wondrous phenomenon, causing the entire city to look up in awe.
And at the heart of all these strange phenomena.
Zou Yun stood amidst the white mist, gazing indifferently at the scattered stardust in the sky.
What was a common sight in later generations was transformed into a divine omen that shocked the entire city during the Qin Dynasty more than two thousand years ago.
This scene will surely be deeply imprinted in the memories of the people of Xianyang, becoming a legend passed down through generations.
It is even destined to leave a significant mark in the annals of history.
As the flames gradually dimmed and the white smoke on the ground dissipated, the setting sun cast its last rays.
Sudden--
In the now completely silent alchemy furnace, a sliver of light quietly shone.
With a thought, Zou Yun sent something unseen silently into the alchemy furnace. At the same time, he announced loudly, "The elixir is complete!"
This sound startled Feng Zhixue and Zheng Ze, who were completely absorbed in their music.
The two of them suddenly jolted awake, their eyes fixed on the alchemy furnace. A faint light flashed, and a flawless, translucent pearl floated quietly in mid-air.
That precious pearl was not the warm, lustrous white of worldly pearls and jade, but rather an extremely pure, transparent glass, without the slightest impurity.
Its texture is as light and thin as morning mist, almost imperceptible.
It seemed as if it would completely dissolve into the pure energy of heaven and earth in the next second.
The pearl shimmered with a soft, clear blue light, neither intense nor ostentatious, yet possessing a luminous glow that transcended the mundane world.
The soft light spread outwards in layers, as if it could soothe all the noise around and bring peace of mind!
Even a cursory glance is enough to evoke a sense of awe in everyone who sees it.
However, what is even more awe-inspiring is the core of the jewel.
Within it, countless tiny, sparkling stars, each with its own unique luster, floated and swayed. Their varying density and interplay of light and shadow created a dynamic and captivating scene.
A thin, silvery-white mist of starlight lingered and flowed among these stars, spanning the entire jewel.
It was not a simple pattern of light and shadow, but a vast galaxy that had been condensed, miniaturized, yet remained complete.
Within a small space lies the universe, and a single pearl holds the Milky Way.
The tiny bead forms an extreme contrast with the vast universe.
At a glance!
Just one glance!!!
Feng and Zheng froze on the spot, their hands unconsciously clenching slightly.
Their pupils contracted sharply, their eyes widened slightly, and they unconsciously slowed their breathing, their eyes completely overwhelmed by a shock that came from the depths of their souls.
At this moment, all was silent except for the pearl slowly rotating in the void.
This elixir far surpasses the world's imagination of all rare and wondrous objects.
"This...this is what they call Phoenix Gallbladder?!"
Inside the Zhangtai Palace, Ying Zheng took the precious pearl from the exquisite box and, with extremely slow, almost reverent, fingertips, picked it up.
His gaze was fixed on it, his pupils clearly reflecting the shimmering starlight.
"good!"
Zou Yun's voice remained flat, revealing little emotion.
This is the glowing glass bead he created by spending two thousand cultivation points.
Ying Zheng held the precious pearl with utmost care, as if cradling the entire universe. He turned his head slightly, carefully examining the unparalleled treasure before him.
The starry river within the pearl spun and its halo shifted, each ray of light tugging at his heartstrings.
Ying Zheng couldn't get enough of looking at her and couldn't bear to look away.
Time seemed to stand still.
a long time...
a long time......
It took a long time for Zou Yun to frown slightly and begin to show some impatience before Ying Zheng seemed to finally wake up from a long dream.
He placed it back into the vermilion wooden box very slowly.
"...It is not of this world..."
Ying Zheng sighed.
However, his expression looked quite good, and he even couldn't suppress a smile.
Now that he had secured the guarantee of being resurrected, Ying Zheng thought of Xu Fu, who was far away in Langya seeking the elixir of immortality from Penglai.
So he suppressed his smile and said in a deep voice, "Master Zou, do you think that Master Xu will be able to obtain the elixir of immortality on his journey to Penglai?"
"If Your Majesty is curious..."
Zou Yun remained expressionless and spoke calmly.
"I may perform some divination for him."
"divination......?"
Ying Zheng leaned forward slightly, his body subconsciously, and asked curiously, "Please, Master Zou, do as you need. I can order the Grand Diviner to send all the necessary items."
"No need."
Zou Yun shook his head in refusal, then closed his eyes and focused his mind, his thumb rapidly making a pinch.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes.
A glint of light seemed to flash in his eyes, then vanished, before returning to calm.
"The hexagram falls on the Red Mouth. This journey is extremely inauspicious. There may be a giant creature causing trouble at sea, making it difficult for ships to sail and fraught with danger from storms."
"Um?!!"
Ying Zheng instantly locked his gaze.
However, Zou Yun did not explain, but simply said, "His Majesty is favored by Heaven, and he will understand in time."
"Yeah......"
Ying Zheng stared at Zou Yun for a moment, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. He didn't continue the discussion on this topic, but instead changed the subject sincerely.
"Master Zou forged the Phoenix Gallbladder for me, and his efforts are immense. I did not wish to trouble you any further."
"However, I cannot feel at ease on this eastern tour without Master Zou by my side."
As he spoke, the First Emperor, who looked down upon the world, immediately bowed to Zou Yun.
"Therefore, I humbly request that you accompany me, sir."
"The Dune Incident..."
Is it finally here?!
Zou Yun looked at Ying Zheng, who was still bowing deeply, as if he would not get up unless he agreed, and sighed inwardly.
The wheels of history are rolling forward, following the trajectory he knows.
Without much hesitation, he pondered for a moment before speaking solemnly.
"That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask you to."