Chapter 1548 - 1091: One More Day Won’t Hurt

Chapter 1548: Chapter 1091: One More Day Won’t Hurt

This time good fortune shone upon Little Lark, as Jiang Yuan noticed that the scratch card didn’t display the words "side quest," leading him to directly complete the Four Symbols Divine Beast Vermilion Bird task, which belonged to a special mission.

Meanwhile, Lark was rehearsing with Bai Yunqi, creating a grand painting with water and fire intertwined as the finale of their performance.

The Vermilion Bird Divine Power within suddenly dissipated, naturally integrating with the body. It didn’t react in time nor held back the force, "whoosh," as a strong flame turned the surrounding water screen into mist.

"The fire is too strong." Bai Yunqi, unaware of the cause, only thought Little Lark was tired from controlling the fire for too long, and smiled, reassuringly saying, "We have plenty of time, no need to rush, let’s rest for a bit, and rehearse again once you’re refreshed."

It fluttered its wings confusedly, "No, no, I wasn’t rushing! It was, seems like..."

The previous rehearsal was merely basic fire manipulation, unrelated to refining divine power. Such spontaneous disappearance of divine power and natural enhancement can only be due to the master’s mysterious techniques!

"Thank you, Master!" Little Lark reacted, excitedly fluttering its wings chirping, "I have successfully refined all the Vermilion Bird Divine Power!"

Nearby, Jiang Yuan nodded in acknowledgment, "Yes, it was a random New Year’s gift distribution, and you’re quite lucky."

Just as he finished speaking, the slumbering Vermilion Bird within the Ink Jade Space stirred its wings, swallowing two Immortal Soul Pills in one gulp. After concealing its divinity, a splendid phantom emerged gracefully.

After carefully examining the Little Lark that had refined the divine power, it nodded in satisfaction, "Looks like the Wilderness above can finally give birth to a new Vermilion Bird again. You have done well by not letting worldly greed corrupt your nature, but refining divine power is merely the first step to becoming a Divine Bird. Next, I must take you to the Extreme South Realm for training. Are you ready?"

Lark was bewildered.

Realizing belatedly that it was directly facing a God!

Oh my, I’ve become worthy! I actually saw a real, living Divine Bird Vermilion Bird! Huh? What did it just say? Training? Oh right, Master helped me refine all the Vermilion Bird Divine Power, so... I received its acknowledgment and can inherit the Vermilion Bird position?!

The huge surprise struck Little Lark, leaving it rooted in place without a move.

"What a pure and adorable child." Vermilion Bird couldn’t help but laugh, then looked at Jiang Yuan, "Thank you for your elixir nourishment, otherwise I would have been asleep much longer. Assisting the divine beasts’ ascension and saving the Wilderness World, the Heavenly Dao will indeed provide blessings."

Understood, meaning there are no surplus grains in the landlord’s house, and it can’t offer a reward now.

The system indeed has already given tangible benefits. Jiang Yuan is not the type solely driven by profit, so he nodded in response.

Feeling its presence, Sea Goddess Lu Ji stepped forward with a bow, "Greetings, Immortal friend, thanks to your care, the Undersea World has been able to settle peacefully above the Wilderness for so many years."

"There’s no need for formality." Vermilion Bird smiled at her, "The fragments of the Undersea World sheltered above the Wilderness have helped me a lot. Every time the Wilderness sinks, I can sense you assisting in lifting it.

Moreover, there’s a persistent support from the world core force. One could say, the peaceful integration of the Wilderness and the Human World over the years has equally been our three efforts."

Lu Ji shook her head, "Just doing my bit, luckily many demon cultivators erected spiritual power protection shields for mortals, allowing me to confidently assist wherever there are inhabitants."

"Indeed, saving a Little World requires everyone’s collective effort," it looked at Huo Jun, "I sense Cyan Dragon Divine Power in you. You must have begun your training in the Extreme East Realm. Spring is coming soon, and the Eastern Cyan Dragon must oversee things, so you need to hurry."

Huo Jun bowed in response, immediately feeling the overwhelming pressure.

He also wished to complete the training, overcoming tribulation crossing, and ascend to become a Divine Beast Cyan Dragon, soaring the skies, safeguarding the Wilderness World. But the problem was, wanting didn’t mean it could be done. The Tree of Life remains dry, uncertain of when the blockages can be cleared.

Little Lark finally recovered from its stunned bird-like state, blushing and lowering its head, poking its wings, "I- I’m not able to go with you now. Today is New Year’s Eve; it’s my first time celebrating New Year with the master and everyone! Can you wait until after New Year’s? Tonight, I also have a program to perform with Elder Bai."

It chirped on excitedly, paused briefly, and continued, "Have you attended a gala before? We waited so long already, what’s half a day more, why not join us for the New Year celebration? After the gala, I’ll go practice with you. I promise to work hard and won’t delay the important tasks!"

New Year?

Gala?

Vermilion Bird was baffled, having undertaken the world’s massive responsibilities alone for so long, had long forgotten about holidays, celebrations, or any such peaceful pursuits.

"I’ll cover for now, you rest for an extra day." Yan Xuan strolled leisurely over, "Though winter is ending soon and the Black Tortoise should be resting, the circumstances are special now. The three divine beasts of the Wilderness fell, yet you’ve supported it alone for years now.

Since you’ve managed, I’ll do the same! Even if spring arrives and Huo Jun can’t ascend as Cyan Dragon to oversee matters, I can keep working late to ensure the Wilderness doesn’t collapse. It really doesn’t matter a day! Little Lark, like you, enjoys the raucousness. Training at the Extreme South Realm is harsh, let the child enjoy itself before going. Besides, you’ve been extraordinarily busy these years without any leisure, let’s drink and celebrate today, this New Year’s Eve!"

After Yan Xuan’s ascension as Black Tortoise, inheriting some memories of the divine beast from its past life, viewing the struggling solitary soul of Vermilion Bird, felt a pang of empathy.