Chapter 1065: The Heart of Origins

Feng Tian raised his head and stared at Ou Yangming with an imposing gaze. “Although you’re a human, you’ve obtained the bloodline inheritance of the Phoenix King,” he said in a deep voice, “Right now, you’re also a legitimate member of the Phoenixes. So, how will you choose the path in front of you?”

Ou Yangming’s expression slightly changed. He opened his mouth and showed a hint of hesitation.

Since Feng Tian had met him personally, it meant that he was showing his final stand.

Ou Yangming knew that once he rejected Feng Tian’s good intentions, or rather, recruitment, Feng Tian would not be easy to talk to. At that time, what he would receive would probably be a thunderous strike from this big boss.

Facing Feng Xiang and the other true juniors of the Phoenixes, Feng Tian would be afraid and would not dare to kill them. On the other hand, he would certainly not have the slightest bit of pity for a human like Ou Yangming.

Relatively speaking, Feng Tian was far more dangerous than Feng Mu.

Then, what choice should Ou Yangming make?

Ou Yangming was silent as if he was considering the situation. After a long time, his face revealed a hint of determination.

He touched his chest. He really could not do something that went against his wishes.

If it was in the past, when Ou Yangming was weak, he would not have minded feigning civility and compromise. Now, he had gained powerful strength. He could dominate the Great Wide World and be invincible but as a Venerable One, he had possessed the strength to resist a Ruler.

He asked himself, ‘If I still have to submit to tyranny at this moment, a giant demon will be born in the depths of my heart. Besides, it’ll be an obstacle that I’ll never be able to climb over.’

In other words, Ou Yangming’s cultivation would stop at this stage in this lifetime, and he would not be able to advance any further. Comparing his options, he naturally knew what choice he should make.

Slowly raising his head, Ou Yangming’s eyes shone brightly, bravely meeting the gaze that made countless powerhouses tremble. He did not open his mouth to speak, but he had clearly expressed his stand.

Feng Tian suddenly let out a long sigh and questioned, “Why?”

Ou Yangming shook his head and said, “I’m sorry.”

After saying that, he gave a deep bow to the elder from the Phoenixes and turned around to leave. They had different paths and plans, but Feng Tian was indeed devoted to the Phoenixes. It was a perfect depiction of “exhausting all of one’s efforts”. Feng Tian and Feng Mu had chosen different paths but even if it was for the sake of Feng Tian’s sincerity, Ou Yangming, who possessed the strength of the Phoenixes, was respectful of him.

Looking at Ou Yangming’s receding figure, Feng Tian’s eyes were filled with a complicated and puzzled look. He slowly said, “This shouldn’t happen.”

The Imperial Bloodline that flowed in Ou Yangming’s body was genuine. Otherwise, he could not have resonated with the ancestral land. Logically speaking, since he possessed such a powerful bloodline, his hatred toward the Dragons should come from deep within his bones and could never be erased. Even if the young fellow was a human, since he possessed such a bloodline, there would be no difference.

Therefore, even though Feng Tian knew Ou Yangming was on good terms with Feng Xiang and the rest, he still had absolute confidence that he could rope him in.

The Phoenixes’ bloodlines were meant to be noble and could suppress everything.

Who knew, Ou Yangming’s choice greatly surprised Feng Tian.

“Father, Feng Xinxiao stepped forward and called out in a low voice.

Feng Tian pondered for a long time before he finally waved his hand gently and said, “Since the fella’s unwilling… Go ahead.”

“Yes,” Feng Xinxiao replied softly and turned around to leave.

Feng Tian raised his head and looked into the distance. It was unknown whether his eyes were flashing with regret or not. Nonetheless, after a short while, his face was calm again.

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Ou Yangming slowly returned to his room. He was a little emotional. After he came to the Phoenixes, he still got involved in the fight between the sects.

He calmed his mind and slowly sat. He immersed his mind in his sea of consciousness and continued to condense the boundless mountain.

At this time, he had a subtle sense of danger in his heart. Especially after leaving Feng Tian’s place, this feeling became more intense. Therefore, he could not let go of any opportunity to improve his strength, and he worked hard to cultivate. His progress might be a little slow but if he did not train hard every day, how would he be able to break through and advance?

Waves of strong mental power spread out from his body. The strength of that power was still limited to that of a Venerable One, but it was incredible and terrifying.

It was similar to a hidden power under the calm surface of the sea, and it could subvert everything. If this power was released, it would be enough to destroy the world.

When Ou Yangming was focused on cultivating, he could not feel how quickly time had passed. After an unknown time, he suddenly felt something in his heart. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Lil’ Red’s figure.

“When you cultivate, you’re really not distracted,” Lil’ Red remarked.

Ou Yangming smiled indifferently and responded, “This is the Phoenixes’ ancestral land. If I can’t rest assured here, I think there’s no place in the Great Wide World where I can cultivate in peace.”

Lil’ Red r