Legend of the Great Sage Chapter 910 - Duty

The storm had already travelled off into the distance. It rampaged for a little longer before dispersing.

The scorching lava made the lakes and puddles boil. White mist shrouded all four hundred kilometers of Fire Melt mountain, making it resemble a wonderland under the glow of the setting sun. The scarlet-red main peak jutted through the mist, like a lone island in the sea of mist.

Li Qingshan gazed at Feng Xiwu, quietly waiting for his response.

Feng Xiwu tidied his clothes and said all seriously, “You aren’t a suitable choice, but only those who carry the bloodline of the phoenix can perform this duty. Such individuals are difficult to find in the world. You can say it’s a form of destiny that we ran into each other in Fire Melt mountain. Come up the tree!”

Li Qingshan climbed up the divine wutong tree. The lush branches parted automatically, allowing him to pass through. Suddenly, the space before him opened up. All he saw was an exquisitely woven bird’s nest between the branches. He said to himself, “This is the phoenix’s nest!”

“Look further inside.” Feng Wuxi pointed, and the branches over the phoenix’s nest opened up. In the very centre of the next was a scarlet-coloured egg. The egg pulsed with light as if it was breathing. The eggshell was covered in complicated and beautiful patterns, which Li Qingshan found extremely familiar.

“A phoenix’s embryo!” Li Qingshan’s eyes narrowed. He could not help but take a step forward. He wanted to take a closer look, but a hand pressed against his chest. Feng Xiwu had arrived before him in a flash, but he did not show any animosity at all. However, Li Qingshan understood that anyone who wanted to approach the phoenix’s egg would need his permission, or they would have to step over his dead body.

“Yes, one that possesses a truly noble and pure bloodline, but no one can find out about its existence, do you understand?” Feng Xiwu turned around and gently picked up the egg. An indescribably complicated expression appeared on his face. There was both fondness and reminiscence.

“Und

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