Chapter 565: The Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit!

    When Gu He reached the summit of the altar, he could clearly see a golden-purple stone platform at the center.

    Atop this platform was a half-foot-deep recess, and from within that recess, a tiny sapling had sprouted.

    Though no thicker than a thumb, the sapling curled and coiled like a miniature dragon.

    Suspended at the top of the tree was a single fruit.

    The fruit was roughly the size of a palm and glowed with golden and purple hues.

    Upon closer inspection, the purple half resembled a miniature, coiled Primordial Void Dragon, while the golden half took the form of a dancing Ancient Heavenly Phoenix.

    “This must be the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit!”

    Even Gu He, calm as he was, felt his heart stir at the immense energy emanating from the fruit.

    Its power even surpassed some Tier-9 pills.

    Consuming it directly could lead to a massive breakthrough in strength.

    However, the effects varied greatly depending on the user—someone with Void Dragon or Heavenly Phoenix bloodline would benefit far more than an ordinary person.

    Gu He had come for this fruit specifically to prepare it for Zi Yan.

    This would be a monumental opportunity for her.

    If everything went smoothly, Zi Yan’s strength could leap all the way to the three-star or even four-star Dou Saint realm—surpassing Gu He himself.

    And of course, Gu He would receive his share of karmic return for this offering.

    In the next moment, Gu He took out a specially crafted jade bottle.

    He extended it toward the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and gently inhaled.

    The fruit dissolved into a stream of golden-purple liquid and was drawn into the bottle.

    After leaving the Beast Spirit Dome, Gu He continued to scour the ancient forest for more medicinal herbs.

    While he was sweeping through the region’s rare plants, outside the ruins in the Bone Mountain Range, more and more people began to discover the site.

    Excited, numerous human and magical beast powerhouses rushed toward the grand hall’s entrance.

    Most of them had no idea about the fire path’s secrets.

    They fought their way forward, trying desperately to reach the end of the fiery road.

    A few who did know the truth quietly entered the magma below, keeping their knowledge to themselves.

    After all, the fewer people who knew, the fewer rivals they''d have.

    Soon, several humans and magical beast experts reached the area beneath the fire path and charged toward the square.

    “The puppets are gone. Looks like a top expert got here before us!”

    When they reached the square, they were surprised to find the puppets guarding the entrance had vanished.

    The ancient stone gate had already been opened.

    “Let’s go! This ruin is massive. Even if someone got here first, they couldn’t have taken everything!”

    After a brief pause, the group pressed forward and rushed through the opened gate.

    By this time, Gu He had collected enough herbs.

    He left behind a spatial gate and activated the Great Void Displacement Technique, warping directly back to East Dragon Island within the Void Realm.

    Those who entered the Dou Saint ruins after Gu He searched the grand hall for a long while.

    In the end, they were forced to admit—everything had already been taken.

    Not a single pill, combat technique, or cultivation scroll remained.

    Only when someone discovered the ancient forest behind the stone gate did they regain a shred of hope.

    That part of the ruins still had herbs left untouched—ones Gu He hadn’t bothered with.

    To the Dou Zong-level humans and magical beasts, even these leftovers were considered valuable gains.

    ...

    Originally, Gu He had intended to investigate the Heavenly Demon Phoenix tribe next.

    But after unexpectedly acquiring the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, he decided to focus first on advancing Zi Yan’s cultivation.

    Even if the Three Dragon Kings contacted the Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan, they couldn’t move faster than he could prepare Zi Yan.

    After returning to East Dragon Island, Gu He gave Zi Yan a few medicinal herbs to help adjust and strengthen her body.

    Once the proper time came for absorption, he brought out the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

    ...

    “Zi Yan, Elders—do you recognize this item?”

    Gu He took out the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and asked calmly.

    “This... could it be the legendary Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit?!”

    The moment they saw the fruit, Qingshan, Zhuli, and the others widened their eyes in shock, their gazes filled with delight and awe.

    “That’s right,” Gu He nodded, seeing their expressions.

    Though the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit had only appeared a handful of times in the history of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe, Qingshan and the others recognized it at a glance.

    “To think you actually obtained such a priceless treasure... You’re truly someone blessed by fate,” Qingshan marveled with a click of his tongue.

    “This Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit was something I acquired during the recent expedition to the Beast Domain,” Gu He said simply, then briefly described the Beast Spirit Barrier and the ancient ruins.

    “I see...”

    Hearing Gu He’s explanation, a trace of sorrow appeared on the faces of Qingshan, Zi Yan, and the others.

    The ancient Void Dragons who had perished within the Beast Spirit Barrier had once been their revered ancestors.

    “Zi Yan, you’ll be the one to consume this Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Do your best to make full use of its power.”

    Gu He declared this with firm decision.

    “Master...”

    Zi Yan’s expression immediately turned serious upon hearing his words.

    “For the Dragon Sovereign to absorb the fruit is indeed the best choice,” Qingshan said excitedly, understanding Gu He’s intention.

    Zi Yan carried the royal bloodline of the Ancient Void Dragon tribe.

    Once she entered her maturity, she would ascend as the new ruler of the clan.

    Given her lineage and high potential at a young age, she was the ideal candidate for absorbing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

    “Indeed, sir. The Dragon Sovereign is the most suitable for this,” Zhuli agreed, “but... the success rate of absorbing the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is quite low.”

    “Yes,” Qingshan added with a nod. “Historically, there have only been two successful cases. One was when the Heavenly Phoenix tribe obtained the fruit. That led to the birth of a super powerhouse in their ranks—so strong that our Ancient Void Dragon clan was completely suppressed during that era.”

    “Thankfully, centuries later, our own clan obtained a Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit and managed to restore the balance. But during the final war between the two clans, those two super-bloodline warriors perished together in battle.”

    “Since then, the Heavenly Phoenix tribe gradually faded from the world. The Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit also vanished from history.”

    “This is the first time in my life I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”

    (End of Chapter)

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