But as they ran, some people began to realize something was wrong.
"What's going on? How did the Phoenix go quiet so fast?"
"That's not right! Someone is forming a contract with it!"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone sped up, rushing toward the Phoenix's location.
Su Ye stood at a safe distance. Feng Wei stared intently at the faraway Phoenix, her body seemingly wreathed in flames that connected her to the great beast.
The ground around Feng Wei and the Phoenix erupted into a raging inferno.
After watching for a few moments, Su Ye decided to leave.
'This is going to attract a crowd. I'd better get out of here while I can.'
However, the proud Phoenix in the distance seemed to have no intention of bonding with Feng Wei. The contract ritual dragged on, showing no signs of completion.
The ever-proud Phoenix looked down on the grievously injured and weakened Feng Wei.
As a result, the contract reached a stalemate.
