The True Phoenix let out a long cry, finally landing on a lone island deep within the North Sea.
Lu Xuan led a terrified Cui Yin down from the phoenix. As his feet touched the soil, he emulated Houtu's method of circulating Dao Rhyme and activated his status as the [Emperor Earth Deity].
In a single instant, the power of the earth surged into him, completely replenishing his utterly depleted body.
'Forcibly killing someone at the level of the Celestial Realms was still a bit of a stretch. Neither the Heavenly Official nor the Water Official had fully evolved their Acupoints into their own personal heavens and earths. Otherwise, even my full-powered strike might not have been enough to destroy them.'
Lu Xuan thought to himself,
'Even though I copied Houtu's technique, it's still just a copy. I can't strike down a Daluo like she can...'
