Phoenix Ancient City.

In the Lihuo Realm, this is considered to be the city with the deepest history.

It is said that this city is even older than the history of the Lihuo Realm.

There is even a commonly circulated saying.

The phoenix came before the fire, and Lihuo followed the ancient city.

The meaning of this saying is quite easy to understand.

In ancient times, a phoenix descended from the sky, carrying blazing flames and setting this land ablaze.

The phoenix crossed the tribulation here, but unfortunately, it ultimately failed.

After the phoenix’s death, the entire world mourned in wails.

The great fire burned for three whole years.

No force could extinguish this fire.

Until three years later, the phoenix fire suddenly went out, and the places scorched by the flames became known as the Lihuo Realm.

As for the place where the phoenix once fell.

It was the beginning of that great fire, and Phoenix Ancient City was established there.

This is the origin and history of the ancient city.

The Teleportation Array of Shenghai City leads directly to Phoenix Ancient City.

However, this ancient city has long been occupied by Water Beasts.

Therefore, over the years, Shenghai City has never used this Teleportation Array.

Because no one knows what the situation is at the other end of the array.

Some even suggested destroying this array.

To prevent things from Phoenix Ancient City from using the Teleportation Array to come over here.

City Lord Long thought for a long time, but ultimately decided to keep the array, though it remains sealed most of the time.

……

At this moment, Xu Zimei and Sage Zixia are stepping into the Teleportation Array.

Although the array has not been activated for a long time, it is still stable.

It hasn’t suffered any damage.

Xu Zimei looked at Sage Zixia and asked, “Have you heard any news about Bright Moon Fairy?”

The three of them came to this Blazing Flame Realm together.

But after parting ways, they never saw each other again.

Sage Zixia shook her head with a wry smile.

He said, “I’ve inquired about it before, but still no news.

Let’s keep looking slowly.

With her Saint strength, very few things in this world could possibly harm her.”

Xu Zimei nodded, he wasn’t worried about that.

"We need to be extra cautious when heading to Phoenix Ancient City,” Xu Zimei reminded.

"It might be the nest of Water Beasts there.

If there is any danger, you don’t need to worry about me; look after yourself, even if it means running away.

I have my own ways of keeping safe.”

Xu Zimei was giving an early warning.

In battles at their level, it can be hard to look out for oneself, let alone save others.

Xu Zimei wasn’t afraid, but he was worried about Sage Zixia falling.

After all, this time, the enemy is quite formidable.

The alliance of the Holy Court and the Water Beasts.

……

After a long while, the Teleportation Array.

Xu Zimei and Sage Zixia both sensed the changes in the void.

This means they are nearing Phoenix Ancient City.

The two of them were ready, staring at the end of the array.

Xu Zimei chuckled, “Guess, what’s at the end of Phoenix Ancient City?”

"Endless Water Beasts?” Sage Zixia guessed.

"I don’t think so. Water Beasts are just used for large-scale wars.

Against top experts like us, they might not be effective,” Xu Zimei shook his head and said.

"Have you heard a saying?”

"What?”

"Tricked into a trap,” Xu Zimei laughed.

"I guess they’ve already set up a Heavenly Net Earthly Trap waiting for us.”

The two were joking without any worry for the upcoming events.

But actually, Xu Zimei knew that neither of them was relaxed inside.

Finally, when the light in front of the array burst.

Their figures detached from the void, and the devouring sensation of the void disappeared in an instant.

At the moment they detached, Xu Zimei appeared very calm.

But Sage Zixia was on high alert, looking around cautiously.

Taking a combat-ready stance.

Guarding against attacks from all directions.

Unfortunately, it was quiet all around, not at all resembling an extremely dangerous place, or even a Heavenly Net Earthly Trap.

Instead, there was a quietness typical of an ancient city.

Looking around, this ancient city was not the imagined ruins, not even collapsing or destroyed.

The buildings here were well preserved.

Except for the absence of people, and a bit quiet, Phoenix Ancient City showed no signs of being invaded by Water Beasts.

The ancient city was very old.

As they stood in the square.

From all directions, countless small roads paved with green stone spread out.

Moss covered the roadside.

Occasionally, spider webs withered in the solitary wind.

The buildings here exuded an ancient aura, and no shadow of a Water Beast was visible.

"You win, you guessed right,” Sage Zixia turned and smiled at Xu Zimei.

"There’s no attack at all, but it makes one even more uneasy.”

"No, actually from the moment we entered, we have already triggered an attack,” Xu Zimei shook his head and said.

Sage Zixia paused.

He carefully sensed again.

Sure enough, his face slightly changed, sensing something different.

"The entire Phoenix Ancient City is sealed,” Sage Zixia said.

"And this seal is very strong, even us as the Great Saints, cannot open it.”

Just a simple understanding, Sage Zixia saw through the situation.

Xu Zimei slightly nodded.

Moreover, this seal is problematic; I can’t even see through it.

"No worry, the Holy Court has existed for so long.

Occasionally possessing some divine artifacts to seal space is no big deal.”

Xu Zimei smiled and said: “Let’s take a stroll in Phoenix Ancient City first.

Right now, it’s a matter of who has more patience.”

Xu Zimei was here for the Blue Person.

And on the Holy Court’s side, they might want to ambush him and Sage Zixia.

Now it depends on who can remain composed between the two sides.

Who will make the first move?

Xu Zimei is in no hurry; since the other side has sealed off this ancient city, it means they will make a move at any time.

Besides, he himself is interested in Phoenix Ancient City.

So he wanted to walk around and have a look.

A place older than the Lihuo Realm.

A place sealed for countless years, untouched since the Water Beasts.

"I’ve always been curious about one thing,” Sage Zixia said.

"What?”

"What do you think is the purpose behind Water Beasts’ sieges and territory seizures?”

Sage Zixia said, “I think it’s impossible to dominate the entire Blazing Flame Realm using this method.”

"What about the people behind the Water Beasts?” Xu Zimei retorted.

"What if the Water Beasts are just their weapons?”

"That’s……” Sage Zixia frowned.

Though this logic makes sense, he still felt something was off.

But couldn’t put his finger on it.

"Actually, I’ve also had the same question as you.

What is the ultimate purpose of the existence of Water Beasts,” Xu Zimei smiled.

"That’s why I came to the Lihuo Realm, risking entering Phoenix Ancient City, to seek this secret.”

In fact, Xu Zimei hadn’t told anyone something.

That is the Blue Person hidden within the Divine Continent.

That Blue Person is different from all other Blue Persons and Water Beasts.

What role does it play, good or bad?

This is what makes Xu Zimei curious.