With a violent roar, Ning Fa also swung his sword, shattering the Annihilation Mysterious Light.
He watched the Blue Lightning flying towards him, a smile appearing in his eyes.
The Blue Lightning arrived at precisely the right moment; otherwise, Sikong Yuanlie might have escaped again.
In reality, even if this person escaped, he wouldn't pose a threat in the future, as the life force he had consumed this time was no small matter.
Ning Fa collected the Mysterious Light Magic Gourd and Sikong Yuanlie's Storage Ring.
At this moment, his expression shifted slightly as he looked towards the Zhou Tian Thunder Domain.
A dazzling golden light rose from within the thunder domain.
Then, within the golden light, a Spirit Bird, about ten feet in size, slowly appeared. It was covered in golden feathers, had three legs, resembled a phoenix in appearance, and was enveloped in intense golden flames.
An indescribably scorching, pure yang energy emanated from these flames, like the fire of the sun.
The three-legged Spirit Bird spread its wings, and golden flames immediately erupted from them, even melting the five-colored lightning of the Zhou Tian Thunder Domain.
The Spirit Bird then directly broke free from the restraints of the Zhou Tian Thunder Domain and, with a clear cry, flew out. Its eyes, like two golden suns, stared intently at Ning Fa.
It then suddenly opened its mouth and spewed out a stream of golden flames, which instantly transformed into a wave of golden fire, engulfing the entire Underground Hall.
Ning Fa's eyes flashed, and with a thought, he recalled the Blue Lightning and Hei Yu.
The next moment, the wave of fire retracted, forming a gigantic golden fireball several dozen feet in size, like a blazing sun.
A faint human figure could be seen trapped within, which was none other than Ning Fa.
Seeing this, Xiao Hongying's hoarse and ferocious voice echoed from the golden Spirit Bird's mouth: "You should be proud to die under my Innate Divine Ability—Qianyang Divine Fire."
In fact, the Three-legged Golden Crow was a top-tier fire-attribute Spirit Bird, akin to the Vermilion Bird and Fire Phoenix, both immensely powerful True Spirits.
Therefore, the Xiao family naturally could not inherit the true bloodline of the Three-legged Golden Crow; what they inherited was the bloodline of its descendant—the Crimson Sun Profound Crow.
And the Crimson Sun Profound Crow was no simple creature; it was a very powerful lineage among the many descendants of the Three-legged Golden Crow.
Among the Heaven and Earth Spirit Beasts inherited by the six great families of the Yuanshou Ancestral Court, it was also the most formidable.
Although the Crimson Sun Profound Crow did not inherit the Solar Essence Fire of the Three-legged Golden Crow, the Qianyang Divine Fire, derived from Solar Essence Fire, was also extraordinary.
As an outstanding descendant of the Xiao family, Xiao Hongying possessed a very high concentration of the Crimson Sun Profound Crow bloodline. Thus, after advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, she awakened the Crimson Sun Profound Crow's signature Divine Ability, Qianyang Divine Fire.
This could be considered one of the most powerful Spirit Flame Divine Abilities known in the entire Human Realm.
Furthermore, the cost of using Qianyang Divine Fire was extremely high, requiring the consumption of Xiao Hongying's original Nascent Soul essence.
Even at Xiao Hongying's current cultivation level, using it once would severely deplete her vital energy, requiring at least several years to recover. It was truly her ultimate trump card.
Especially since Xiao Hongying had also previously used a Secret Treasure specially passed down to her by her clan.
That was the Profound Crow Statue, which retained the original aura of the Crimson Sun Profound Crow.
It could temporarily enhance the Crimson Sun Profound Crow bloodline within her, thereby increasing the power of the Qianyang Divine Fire she used by several times.
And this statue naturally diminished with each use. However, facing Ning Fa, such a formidable enemy, Xiao Hongying did not hesitate and used the Profound Crow Statue, which she could have used two or three more times, all at once.
Therefore, Xiao Hongying had no doubt that even if Ning Fa's strength was comparable to a Great Cultivator, he would absolutely be melted by the current Qianyang Divine Fire.
At this moment, the five-colored lightning shattered. After Ning Fa was trapped by the Qianyang Divine Fire, the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror, without anyone to control it, caused the Zhou Tian Thunder Domain to collapse.
Three streams of light flew out in haste, revealing True Lord Fenglong, the Brocade-Clad Man, and the White-Haired Beautiful Woman.
Notably, the White-Haired Beautiful Woman's physical body had been destroyed, leaving only her Nascent Soul.
Her small face was pale, and her expression was one of lingering shock, followed by an immense surge of venomous hatred in her eyes.
True Lord Fenglong and the Brocade-Clad Man were also ashen-faced. If not for the breaking of the Zhou Tian Thunder Domain, they would surely have died.
At this moment, all three could not help but look up at the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror floating silently in the air, their eyes filled with greedy longing.
After all, they had just personally experienced the terrifying power of this Spirit Treasure.
Now that Ning Fa was trapped, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to seize the treasure.
But just then, a hissing sound arose, and with a flash of seven-colored crystal light, a Seven-Colored Giant Python suddenly flew overhead, glaring at them with fierce eyes.
The three were startled and only then remembered that Xiao Hongying was still nearby.
The power of her golden flames was even more terrifying than the five-colored lightning.
The three immediately abandoned their thoughts of the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror, their faces contorted into bitter smiles.
At this moment, the Crimson Sun Profound Crow, which Xiao Hongying had transformed into, also looked up at the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror. A glint flashed in its eyes, and it spread its wings, flying towards it, clearly intending to seize the treasure at this opportunity.
But at this moment, the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror released five-colored lightning, like ripples on water, blocking her advance.
Xiao Hongying's wings blazed with golden flames, continuously melting the five-colored lightning.
But just then, her body abruptly stopped. She looked sharply at the Qianyang Divine Fire that was trapping Ning Fa, her eyes filled with astonishment and shock.
The fireball formed by the Qianyang Divine Fire was shaking violently, as if something unusual was happening within.
Xiao Hongying no longer cared about seizing the Zhou Tian Yan Lei Mirror and quickly flew back, fanning her wings vigorously. Runes formed from golden flames were poured into the Qianyang Divine Fire.
However, this still did not stop the instability of the Solar Essence Fire; it was now boiling like water.
The next moment, the Qianyang Divine Fire seemed to be sucked in like a whale, rapidly disappearing before Xiao Hongying's shocked gaze.
Ning Fa's figure slowly reappeared.
A strange aura of fire light floated around him.
On his right shoulder stood a firebird about a foot in size, entirely crimson, but with one black and one white wing.
Although this bird was formed from spirit flame, it possessed an indescribable sentience; it was precisely that Essence Flame Firebird.
As its beak opened wide, the last of the Qianyang Divine Fire was swallowed into its mouth.
Instantly, golden light erupted from its body, and an indescribable aura of pure yang surged forth. Behind it, the phantom image of a golden sun slowly materialized, then gradually dissipated.
The Essence Flame Firebird's eyes blazed with spiritual light, its gaze becoming much more lively, as if its intelligence had greatly increased.
Meanwhile, Xiao Hongying, transformed into the Crimson Sun Profound Crow, stood frozen on the spot, her wings instinctively fluttering, her eyes fixed on the Essence Flame Firebird, filled with shock.
"This is... the aura of Solar Essence Fire! How is this possible! How could this person possess Solar Essence Fire!"
After all, Solar Essence Fire was the signature divine ability of the Three-legged Golden Crow and was also known as one of the two primordial fires.
Xiao Hongying, inheriting the bloodline of the Crimson Sun Profound Crow, was naturally very sensitive to Solar Essence Fire.
Although the Solar Essence Fire aura on Ning Fa's shoulder was still in its nascent stage, it was undoubtedly Solar Essence Fire.
In fact, the core members of the Xiao family throughout generations had been striving to comprehend Solar Essence Fire from Qianyang Divine Fire.
While they had made some progress, they were still a long way from true success.
Even for them, who were descendants of the Three-legged Golden Crow, it was this difficult. How did Ning Fa obtain Solar Essence Fire!?
On the other side, Ning Fa's face was filled with pleasant surprise.
At this moment, he had confirmed that after absorbing all this Qianyang Divine Fire, the nascent form of Solar Essence Fire had finally taken the last step from its nascent state and become true Solar Essence Fire!
In fact, this was why Ning Fa had not used the Minor Chaos Thunder to attack Xiao Hongying earlier.
Although he didn't know it was Qianyang Divine Fire, his Essence Flame Firebird had shown signs of abnormality before, conveying a sense of longing.
Ning Fa had instantly thought of the legendary signature divine ability of the Three-legged Golden Crow—Solar Essence Fire.
Although he didn't believe Xiao Hongying could unleash true Solar Essence Fire, any kind of spirit flame would undoubtedly be of great benefit to his nascent Solar Essence Fire.
That was why Ning Fa had devised this plan, and the current outcome made him want to laugh heartily.
It truly came without any effort; one could say his trip to this Great Cultivator's cave mansion this time was a great fortune.
Otherwise, although the nascent form of Solar Essence Fire was only one step away from its true formation, it would have been very difficult to take that step.
According to what Liuying had said before, it would have taken at least several hundred more years of nurturing in the Sun Peak and Haolei Tower.
After her shock, Xiao Hongying's mind raced, and she quickly realized why Ning Fa hadn't attacked her earlier—it was precisely to borrow her Qianyang Divine Fire.
Thinking of this, Xiao Hongying's expression turned extremely grim.
But at the same time, she stared intently at the Essence Flame Firebird on Ning Fa's shoulder, her eyes filled with greed.
If she could bring this firebird, formed from Solar Essence Fire, back to her clan, she would definitely be appointed the next clan leader for her contribution.
Seeing Xiao Hongying's expression, Ning Fa couldn't help but reveal a cold smile.
This woman was already in a precarious situation, and her strongest spirit flame divine ability was suppressed by his Essence Flame Firebird. Yet, she was still coveting his Solar Essence Fire. Truly, she courted death.
He turned his head to look at the Essence Flame Firebird on his shoulder and, with a thought, instructed it to attack Xiao Hongying's transformed Crimson Sun Profound Crow.
But who would have thought that the Essence Flame Firebird would show a struggling expression, its fiery aura flickering intermittently.
At the same time, another rabbit-like head appeared on its neck, currently shaking its head from side to side in anger.
The Essence Flame Firebird's body even showed signs of transforming into a rabbit.
Seeing this, Ning Fa's expression couldn't help but sink. He hadn't expected the spirit consciousness of that Solar Essence Fire to not be extinguished. Now, it had become stronger by advancing with the Solar Essence Fire, thus suppressing the Essence Flame Firebird.
Ning Fa let out a cold snort, and the Supreme Fire Divine Thunder, Zi Wei Heavenly Fire, and Phoenix Origin Ice Flame surged towards the Essence Flame Firebird.
The Essence Flame Firebird immediately blazed with spiritual light, and the fire-rabbit head was suppressed once more.
Only then did Ning Fa breathe a sigh of relief. With a thought, the Essence Flame Firebird merged into his shoulder and disappeared.
Although the spiritual power of the Solar Essence Fire was temporarily suppressed, it would be impossible to use this fire for the time being; it could only be dealt with slowly later.
At this moment, Xiao Hongying, transformed into the Crimson Sun Profound Crow, stared intently at Ning Fa and asked in a hoarse voice, "How did you obtain your Solar Essence Fire?"
Ning Fa shrugged his shoulders, "No comment."