205: Ice phoenix in the cage, fairy in the arms

The sword net dispersed, and the main hall returned to its original emptiness and dead silence.

The Ice Phoenix sat on the cold ground, her magnificent palace dress torn in many places, revealing large areas of her snow-white, creamy skin, and a striking trace of blood hung from the corner of her mouth.

Her aura was weak, her face as pale as paper, and those Phoenix eyes that once looked down on everything now only held an unresolvable resentment and disbelief.

She lost.

She actually lost.

Lost to a Late Stage Nascent Soul Human Race Cultivator!

How could this be! She was an Ice Phoenix with a true spirit Bloodline, one of the most top-tier existences in the Human Realm, how could she lose so completely, so humiliatingly!

Lin Feng slowly walked up to her, looking down at her, his eyes calm and unwavering, without a trace of pity.

He knew very well that dealing with such an arrogant woman, any trace of leniency could bring endless trouble to himself.

To strike while she was weak, to take her life, this was the safest approach.

“You…”

The Ice Phoenix just wanted to say something harsh, but Lin Feng didn't give her the chance.

He formed hand Seals, and light flickered at his fingertips.

“What do you want to do!” The Ice Phoenix detected a terrifying fluctuation of magical power, her face changed drastically, and she struggled to get up.

But she was severely injured, her demonic power was in disarray, and she couldn't move at all.

Buzz!

Two completely different, yet equally profound, golden rune halos formed in the air at Lin Feng's fingertips.

One was a domineering aura that completely forbade Spiritual Qi, which was the Spirit Restraining Ring.

The other emitted a suppressing force specifically targeting the Yao Race Bloodline, which was the Yao Restraining Ring.

“Go!”

Lin Feng flicked his finger.

The two halos instantly shot through the air, and with a flash, they precisely encircled the Ice Phoenix's wrist and neck, then transformed into streaks of light, merging into her body and disappearing.

“Ah!”

The Ice Phoenix let out a muffled groan, feeling as if her demonic power Meridians and Bloodline core were firmly suppressed by two great mountains.

Not to mention circulating her demonic power, even her connection with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was completely severed.

She could feel that her demonic power, at this moment, was like a frozen river, becoming lifeless, unable to be mobilized in the slightest.

Even more terrifying was that the restless Breakthrough opportunity that could at any time trigger the Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation was also forcefully extinguished by this power.

Cutting off all possibilities for her escape.

“You… what did you do to me!”

The Ice Phoenix's eyes widened, her resentful gaze fixed on Lin Feng, as if wanting to engrave his image deep into her Soul.

She couldn't accept this fact; she, a magnificent Level 10 Ice Phoenix, was completely imprisoned by a Nascent Soul Cultivator using such methods, reduced to a helpless prisoner.

Lin Feng ignored her murderous gaze.

He just said faintly, “Nothing, just letting Fellow Daoist Ice Phoenix calm down a bit.”

As his words fell, he waved his sleeve.

An irresistible spatial force enveloped the Ice Phoenix, and her figure instantly disappeared from the main hall.

The next moment, the Ice Phoenix found herself in a completely unfamiliar world.

Above her head was a scorching sun, and beneath her feet was an endless golden desert; the hot air made her, an ice-attributed Yao Race member, extremely uncomfortable.

Her demonic power was firmly Sealed, and her Divine Sense could not leave her body, making her no different from a Mortal.

As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but sand, as if endless.

“Ah—!”

Boundless despair and humiliation surged into her heart, and the Ice Phoenix let out an unwilling shriek, staggering wildly in this dead silent desert, trying to find a way out.

But she didn't know that this was Lin Feng's Inner Universe; without his permission, she would be forever trapped in this desperate sea of sand, until all her arrogance was worn away.

…

Having dealt with the Ice Phoenix, Lin Feng's thoughts moved, and he put away the thirty-six Thunderfire Flying Swords suspended outside.

Outside the hall door, Bai Yao Yi's figure quickly walked in, her beautiful eyes sparkling with undisguised admiration and reverence.

“Qing, you are truly amazing!”

She had witnessed the entire process; the legendary Level 10 Ice Phoenix of the Ice Sea was easily manipulated by Lin Feng as if she were a plaything.

This kind of strength had far exceeded her understanding.

“I also have to thank Fairy Bai for taking action earlier to delay and buy me time to set up the formation; otherwise, it would have taken more effort this time.” Lin Feng looked at her, praising her with a smile.

Hearing Lin Feng's praise, Bai Yao Yi's heart sweetened, and a captivating blush appeared on her cheeks.

But then she thought of something else, and the light in her eyes dimmed a little as she softly asked, “Qing… now that this matter is resolved, are you going to leave Xiao Ji Palace?”

“Indeed.”

Lin Feng nodded frankly, “My purpose in coming here was for this Ice Phoenix. Now that the matter is concluded, there is no reason to stay any longer.”

Upon receiving the affirmative answer, a strong sense of reluctance surged in Bai Yao Yi's heart.

She lowered her head, not daring to look into Lin Feng's eyes.

Lin Feng looked at her in this manner, and his heart stirred; he couldn't help but tease, “What? Could it be that Fairy Bai is reluctant to see me go?”

This playful remark made Bai Yao Yi's heart tremble.

Her cheeks instantly flushed, and even her earlobes became hot.

Reluctant?

Yes, she was indeed reluctant.

In these short days, the shock and flutter this man had brought her were experiences she had never had in her hundreds of years of cold Cultivation.

If they parted now, they might never meet again in this life.

An unprecedented courage rose from the bottom of her heart.

Bai Yao Yi suddenly looked up, her usually cold eyes now shimmering with a hint of desperate determination, staring directly at Lin Feng.

“Qing, Yaoyi dares to ask, may I invite Qing to my residence to stay for a few days before leaving?”

After saying this, she felt as if she had used all her strength; her heart pounded uncontrollably, and she nervously awaited Lin Feng's answer.

Lin Feng heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He looked at the beautiful Fairy in front of him, who had mustered the courage to invite him, her shy yet hopeful girlish demeanor forming a stark contrast with her usual cold temperament, making her quite adorable.

The smile on his face became gentle.

“Since Fairy has personally invited me, how can I refuse?”

…

A few days later, inside Bai Yao Yi's Immortal Abode's quiet room.

A calming fragrance wafted from the incense burner, and the light in the room was soft and serene.

Bai Yao Yi wore only a sky-blue silk bellyband (dudou, a traditional Chinese undergarment), outlining her graceful and alluring curves. She stood before Lin Feng, carefully tidying the lapel of his green robe.

Her movements were gentle, and her eyes were filled with deep reluctance and affection.

After smoothing out the last wrinkle, she could no longer hold back and wrapped her arms tightly around Lin Feng from behind.

With her cheek pressed against his broad back, Bai Yao Yi's voice was tinged with a sob.

“Qing, you must remember Yaoyi… Yaoyi will Cultivate well here and wait for you!”

Lin Feng turned around, embraced her, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then reached out to tidy the scattered strands of hair by her temples.

Looking at the Fairy in his arms who had offered him everything, Lin Feng also felt a surge of tenderness.

He solemnly cupped her face, making her look into his eyes.

“Yaoyi, don't worry.”

“Once I have dealt with the matters at hand, I will certainly return to find you. By then, we will go to the Spirit Realm together and seek the Great Dao.”

“Mm… I believe you!”

Bai Yao Yi nodded heavily, tears blurring her eyes again, but this time, they were tears of joy.

Their eyes met, and their emotions deepened.

Lin Feng lowered his head and kissed her trembling red lips.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Lin Feng gently caressed her smooth face one last time, without saying any more lingering words, and with a flash of his figure, he disappeared directly from the quiet room.

He knew that too much lingering would only make the farewell more sorrowful.

Bai Yao Yi looked at the empty quiet room, feeling the lingering scent of him in the air, her eyes full of tender affection, standing foolishly (stupidly/lost in thought) for a long time.

These days of intimacy felt like the most beautiful dream.

She raised her hand, gently stroking her lips, where his warmth seemed to still linger.

A moment later, she took a deep breath, waking from her daze, and flipped her hand to retrieve a Storage Pouch that Lin Feng had given her before leaving.

Her Divine Thought entered it, and Bai Yao Yi's breathing suddenly caught.

Inside the Storage Pouch, there was a mountain of Spirit Stones, and several bottles of Medicinal Pills emitting Immortal Qi.

In addition, there were also several powerful ancient treasures, and several Jade Slips recording profound Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities.

These resources were enough for her to definitely Cultivate to the Late Stage Nascent Soul in the next hundred years!

Bai Yao Yi tightly gripped the Storage Pouch, and the sense of unreality in her heart was replaced by a huge warm current.

She recalled Lin Feng's gentle and encouraging gaze, and she recalled his solemn promise.

The daze and tenderness in her eyes gradually replaced by a clear and determined light.

“Qing, Yaoyi will not hold you back!”

She murmured to herself, then turned and sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, not wasting a single moment, and began her secluded Cultivation.