Goddess Emperor Phoenix: Rebirth Against Heaven

Lingxiao City, the towering peak of the sky.

It was dusk, and the blazing sunset cast a golden glow over the entire city. Looking into the sky, a dazzling glow could be seen through the clouds. That was the temple where the legendary goddess Emperor Huang lived.

Inside the palace, a woman in a snow-white dress was standing on the terrace, gazing into the distance. Her skin was as white as cream, her features were delicate and refined, like a fairy descending from the heavens. This was the Goddess Emperor Phoenix—Ling Chen.

"Master, I'm done." A clear voice suddenly came from behind.

Ling Chen turned around and was met by a beautiful girl. Her hair was like a waterfall, her pupils were sparkling, and her eyebrows were full of playfulness. It was Ling Chen's apprentice and also her closest sister - Ling Xue.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxue." Ling Chen smiled and nodded, "You did a great job."

"Master, look, this is a new variety of Tianhuang flower." Ling Xue took out a gorgeous red flower from her bosom and carefully presented it to Ling Chen.

Ling Chen took it and carefully examined the Phoenix Flower in his hand. This flower is extremely rare and only grows in the temple in Lingxiao City. It is the most precious spiritual flower of the Goddess Emperor Phoenix. Its petals are as hot as flames and emit a unique fragrance that is fascinating.

"As expected of you, Xiaoxue, you are always so outstanding." Ling Chen looked at his disciple with approval, "This flower is so beautiful, I like it very much."

"Then I'm very happy!" Ling Xue said happily, "Master, when are you going to leave the city? I haven't been to Lingxiao City in person for a long time."

"Well, I've been thinking about this as well." Ling Chen turned his gaze to the distance, "There's been some minor disturbances in the Holy Land recently, and I want to go and learn about the situation in person. But before that, there are some important things I need to deal with."

At this point, Ling Chen's expression became slightly solemn. She raised her hand to brush away a strand of hair on her forehead, and then said softly: "Xiaoxue, do you know? A few days ago, I sensed an extremely strong spiritual power fluctuation in the temple."

Ling Xue was stunned, "What? You mean..."

"Yes." Ling Chen nodded, "Someone broke into the temple and tried to steal our Phoenix Flower. But I found him and expelled him quickly."

"How is this possible!" Ling Xue's eyes flashed, "Someone actually dared to invade the temple! Master, you must find out who did it, and you must not let them off easily!"

"I will." Ling Chen patted his apprentice's head in a soothing manner, "But there are no definite clues yet. I have sent people to investigate in the city. Once I find anything, I will let you know immediately."

"Okay, Master." Ling Xue nodded, "But you should be careful on your own and don't let that guy break into the temple again."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful." Ling Chen said with a smile, "By the way, after I finish dealing with this matter, let's go downstairs for a walk. I know you haven't been downstairs for a long time."

"Really? That's great!" Ling Xue was ecstatic. "I've been waiting for this day for a long time! I'll get ready now and we'll set off together when you come back!"

After saying this, she quickly turned around and ran happily into the hall.

Ling Chen looked at her back and smiled slightly. Although she looked calm on the surface, she was secretly worried.

Where did that powerful spiritual power that suddenly appeared in the temple come from? Who dared to steal their Phoenix Flowers? Just thinking about it made her feel vaguely uneasy.

However, Ling Chen believed that as long as she personally investigated the truth, she would be able to find out the mastermind behind the scenes and punish him severely. She would not let anyone defile the sanctity of the temple, nor would she let anyone threaten her and Xiaoxue's safety.

Thinking of this, Ling Chen gathered her thoughts and turned to walk into the hall. She wanted to finish the things at hand as soon as possible so that she could go down to the city and play with her apprentice as soon as possible.

In fact, behind her, a pair of sinister eyes were staring at her back...

On a moonlit night with sparse stars, Lingxiao City was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

It was a full moon night, and the whole city was preparing for a grand celebration. Lanterns were hung high, there were singing and dancing, and the atmosphere was filled with joy.

In a remote alley in the city, a man in black was squatting in the dark, vigilantly observing the movements around him.

This man was the intruder who had previously entered the temple and tried to steal the Phoenix Flower. At this moment, a hint of excitement appeared on his face.

"Tonight is the best time." He raised a sinister smile, "When the whole city is immersed in celebration, I will be able to sneak into the temple quietly and plunder all the Phoenix Flowers at once!"

After saying this, he quietly poked his head out from the darkness and looked at the Lingxiao City Temple standing in the distance.

"Goddess Emperor Phoenix, just wait and see, your precious flower is about to be taken away by me!"

Time passed by, night gradually fell, and the moonlight sprinkled on the streets and alleys of the city, illuminating the happy crowd.

In the bustling city square, a group of dancers in gorgeous costumes are dancing gracefully, attracting everyone's attention.

In the crowd, a black feather cape was particularly eye-catching. Its owner was standing quietly by the side watching the dance. He was tall and straight, handsome, and his eyebrows revealed a noble and cold temperament.

This is Ling Chen's disciple, and also the famous prodigy in Lingxiao City - Ling Jue.

Ling Jue silently admired the dance in front of him, his lips slightly curled, his expression calm. But looking into his deep eyes, one could see the surging emotions in his heart.

At this time, a gorgeously dressed woman walked out from the crowd and walked towards Ling Jue gracefully.

"Master Jue, why are you standing here alone?" She blinked her charming eyes and smiled sweetly, "Aren't you going to celebrate with everyone else?"

"I just want to enjoy it quietly." Ling Jue said calmly, "You don't have to come and entertain me specially."

"Oh, you are so cold." The woman pouted her red lips, pretending to be wronged, "Today is the night of the full moon, it's a rare occasion for everyone to get together, can't you relax for a while?"

As she spoke, she took a step forward, deliberately making her figure closer to Ling Jue.

Ling Jue frowned slightly, but he didn't push her away in the end. He just said calmly: "I told you, I just want to enjoy it quietly. You guys can have fun by yourselves, don't worry about me."

Seeing this, the woman's eyes flashed with disappointment, but then she regained her sweet smile: "Well, since Master Jue doesn't want to join, I won't force you. However, if you change your mind, you can come to me at any time."

After saying this, she smiled charmingly, turned around and blended back into the crowd.

Ling Jue looked at her back, with a complex emotion in his eyes.

He had originally intended to concentrate on watching this grand celebration, but for some reason, his heart was always attracted by the women who came one after another.

Ever since he was accepted as a disciple by Senior Sister Ling Chen, he has been the focus of attention in Lingxiao City. Whether in appearance or strength, he is outstanding, so naturally he has become the object of many women. But he has always laughed it off and never cared.

"Senior sister once said that as the future pillars, we should focus more on cultivation and improving our strength, and not be entangled in these mundane matters." Ling Jue whispered to himself, "I will follow the teachings of senior sister and focus on my own path of cultivation."

After saying this, he turned his gaze back to the stage, concentrating on appreciating the smooth and moving dance.

At the same time, in a hidden corner outside the city, the man in black who had previously peeped at the temple was quietly approaching the direction of the temple.

"Well, the time is ripe." He narrowed his eyes and raised a sinister smile, "Goddess Emperor Phoenix, your Tianhuang Flower will soon become my possession!"

Taking advantage of the cover of night, he quietly passed through the darkness and gradually approached the direction of the temple. The goal was right in front of him, and he couldn't wait to pick the rare Tianhuang flower with his own hands.

At this moment, a very faint sound suddenly came from behind.

The man in black was startled and looked around quickly, but he could see nothing except darkness.

He frowned and secretly raised his alert. He felt that something was wrong, as if a pair of eyes were secretly watching him.

"Who is it?" he hissed. "Who is there? Come out!"

However, there was still complete silence all around.

The black-clothed man's hair stood on end and he shuddered. He hesitated for a moment, turned around and continued to move forward. But the feeling of uneasiness in his heart became stronger and stronger, making it difficult for him to relax his vigilance.

Finally, when he stepped into the temple, a strong sense of oppression suddenly hit him, making him almost unable to breathe.

"What, what is this?!" He widened his eyes in horror, "How can this aura be so strong? Could it be..."

Before he could finish his words, a dazzling light suddenly descended from the sky and headed straight towards him.

"Ah!" The man in black subconsciously raised his hands to protect his head and let out a terrified scream.

However, when he opened his eyes again, the scene before him left him dumbfounded.

He saw a beautiful woman in a snow-white dress standing in front of him, looking down at him. That beautiful face was none other than the Goddess Emperor Phoenix—Ling Chen!

"How pathetic of you to dare to sneak into the temple again." Ling Chen said calmly, "Since you are so ignorant, let me take care of you, little bug."

After saying this, she stretched out her slender hand and waved it gently in the air.

“Ah——” The man in black suddenly felt a sharp pain, and his whole body seemed to be hit hard by an invisible force, and he retreated repeatedly.

"Who are you?!" he shouted in horror, "Why do you have such a powerful force?!"

Ling Chen narrowed his eyes slightly: "I am the target you have been eyeing - the Goddess Emperor Huang. Unfortunately, I have discovered your despicable behavior. Since you are so unrepentant, be prepared to accept the punishment you deserve!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she waved her hand again, and a tremendous amount of spiritual power swept over instantly, wrapping up the man in black.

"No! Don't! Stop!!!" The man in black roared in despair, but was eventually completely engulfed by this enormous force.

After a while, the temple returned to silence again. Ling Chen withdrew his hand, a hint of cold satisfaction on his face.

"You are so delusional that you dare to attack the temple. You deserve it." She murmured to herself, "As the Goddess and the Emperor, I will never allow anyone to defile the holiness of this place."

After saying this, she turned around and was about to leave. But at this moment, she suddenly felt an uneasy premonition.

“Is there anyone else?”