Evan Yang released his flame, but it was instantly extinguished. This was the first time he'd encountered such a situation. He frowned and murmured, "Strange, how could this happen?"
"Hahaha, do you think this is ordinary water? This is water that exists only in the Chaos World, known as the nemesis of flames—even Phoenix fire is suppressed by it." The Phantom Firebird laughed loudly.
Evan Yang was surprised; he hadn't expected such water to exist. With his flame useless, he could only try something else. He summoned his Ice-fire Sacred Flame, instantly dropping the surrounding temperature.
Seeing the temperature drop, the Phantom Firebird paused, then laughed, "I didn't expect you to have water abilities too, but as I just said, this isn't ordinary water. No matter how cold it gets, it won't turn into ice."
Evan Yang listened skeptically, "Your water really is extraordinary."
"That's right. Now you realize your mistake. You should stop struggling." said the Phantom Firebird with a laugh.
"This isn't called struggling. It's called saving myself," Evan Yang replied with a smile.
The Phantom Firebird asked suspiciously, "You don't seem afraid at all?"
"What kind of monster bird is this, and what is that aura?" Evan Yang slowly descended, finally reaching the depths of the cave, where he saw a giant bird lying there. Its eyes stared at Evan Yang, "Welcome to my domain."
The Phantom Firebird laughed, "This water won't drown you, but if you're fully submerged, you won't be able to move. Even if you're the number one below the God realm, it won't help."
"Is that so? But what if I don't let the water touch me?" Evan Yang smiled, then created protective walls around himself, shielding himself from the water.
"Good kid, you know earth attribute too!" The Phantom Firebird was shocked to see Evan Yang use earth powers.
"I told you, I won't just sit here and wait for death. Now let's see if your water can do anything to me." Evan Yang said.
"You'll see soon enough—this water has another function." The Phantom Firebird sneered.
Evan Yang was curious what else the water could do. He watched as the water condensed into a giant humanoid form.
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"Give up. Your wall can't withstand this attack." The monster bird sneered.
Evan Yang observed the water entity and saw that its punch carried tremendous force.
Evan Yang wasn't sure if he could block the punch, so he dodged, vanishing from his original spot.
The monster bird was shocked—Evan Yang had disappeared. When Evan Yang reappeared behind it, he said, "I wonder if your water can reach here," then punched the monster bird.
"You—how did you get out?" The Phantom Firebird was sent flying, crashing into a nearby mountain, shocked.
"Your water condensation technique is impressive, and that punch was terrifying. But because it was too powerful, it caused a spatial disturbance in your barrier, so I was able to escape." Evan Yang smiled. He had used the Realm‑Shuttle Pen to appear together.
"Damn you—" The Phantom Firebird, completely caught off guard by Evan Yang exploiting this loophole, was stunned.
"You've suffered quite a bit, haven't you? Let's see what you can do to me now." Evan Yang asked with a smile.
"You—damn it. But don't think you can destroy me so easily." The Phantom Firebird gathered its things and vanished.
Of course Evan Yang wouldn't let Ember Yang be bullied and just let the Phantom Firebird escape.
So Evan Yang released his divine sense to lock onto the area, until he found the Phantom Firebird hiding in a cave.
"Hmph, trying to escape? No way!" Evan Yang flashed forward in pursuit, eventually reaching the cave. It was deep, and inside was a terrifying aura.
"What kind of Phantom Firebird is this, and what is that aura?" Evan Yang slowly descended, finally reaching the depths of the cave, where he saw a giant bird lying there. Its eyes stared at Evan Yang, "Welcome to my domain."
"Was the one who escaped your avatar?" Evan Yang asked, suspicious after noticing the similar aura.
"That's right. You're not simple—even the water array couldn't trap you. In that case, let me send you into my barrier." The Phantom Firebird said. Suddenly, Evan Yang found himself in another space.
This space was pitch black. Evan Yang could only activate his Night-Eye technique and look around. "Ugly freak, what trick is this now?"
"This is a barrier I've created. Damn human, if you want to leave, you'd better hand over the Fire Phoenix's descendant. Otherwise, you'll be trapped here forever. Once my avatar recovers, I'll use the water array against you again," the Phantom Firebird said.
Evan Yang laughed, "Is that so? Then don't be surprised when the time comes."
"What could possibly surprise me?" The Phantom Firebird mocked.
"Of course there is. But I'm curious—what exactly are you, and where did that water come from?" Evan Yang asked suspiciously.
"That's none of your business, kid. Just worry about yourself." The Phantom Firebird replied.
Evan Yang saw it wouldn't answer, so he ignored it and carefully examined his surroundings. He found that this was indeed a barrier, but it was special—it seemed to be expanding, like a balloon growing larger.
"Interesting. Your barrier is actually getting bigger." Evan Yang smiled.
"It's not getting bigger—I'm creating it, understand? If you don't even get that, do you really think you can become a God?" The Phantom Firebird laughed.
"Creating?" Yang Han asked suspiciously.
"That's right, I'll tell you then—this is a barrier, but more accurately, it's my world. Once I obtain the Fire Phoenix's power, I can become a divine beast. No so-called God would be my match, and I could create life and my own people in my world." The voice laughed loudly.
Yang Han understood—this was the process of a God creating their own world. Was this monster bird already at the God realm? That truly surprised Yang Han.
"You've already reached the God realm?" Yang Han asked curiously.
"You could say that—I'm just a step away. If you give me the Fire Phoenix, I'll make it. I'll even tell you how to create your own world before reaching the God realm." The monster bird laughed.
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Being able to create your own world before reaching the God realm was indeed tempting, but Yang Han would never call out Ember Yang for that. He just smiled, "You wait, I'll get out of here."
"So stubborn, still struggling in vain? In that case, let's see what you can do to escape my space." The monster bird sneered.
Yang Han ignored him and began releasing Phantom Spirit Birds. Only Yang Han could see these birds; the monster bird couldn't, and they spread out everywhere.
He had only one goal: to see if he could find what he needed. After all, it was pitch black here and his divine sense was completely suppressed.
So, for the time being, Yang Han sat with his eyes closed, resting. Seeing this, the monster bird wondered, "Strange, what is he up to?"
And so, the two of them remained at a stalemate—the monster bird hoping its avatar would recover quickly, while Yang Han waited for the Phantom Spirit Birds to return.
Several days passed like this. Suddenly, Yang Han opened his eyes and smiled inwardly, "I thought your barrier had no flaws, but now I've found them. Your world is still being created—it's unstable, and there are several cracks."
The monster bird was shocked. "How did you know?"
"Why should I tell you? Did you really think you were all that?" Yang Han smiled.
"You—don't get too cocky. Even if it's unstable, those cracks aren't ordinary. If you try to enter, your body will be pulverized or at least badly hurt. Once you're here, you're at my mercy." The monster bird sneered.
Yang Han laughed, "So you're admitting those cracks are real weaknesses?"
"That's right. I admit it—so what?" The monster bird replied.
"Good. Watch how I get out." Yang Han smiled. With that, he vanished, heading toward one of the cracks. He paused beside it.
Seeing Yang Han really arrive at one of the cracks, the monster bird exclaimed, "You really found it."
"Would I lie?" Evan Yang replied with a smile.
"You do have some tricks, but that doesn't mean you can get out safely. Even if you do, I'll injure you," the monster bird said.
Evan Yang said, "Is that so? Watch me get out right now."
With that, Evan Yang flashed into the spatial crack. Using the monster conch, he passed through. When he reappeared, he was beside the monster bird's true body.
Looking at the monster bird, Evan Yang smiled, "I'm out."
"You got out, but you're gravely injured," the monster bird laughed.
Evan Yang smiled, "Gravely injured? Do you even know what that means?"
"You're not hurt?" The monster bird was shocked to see Evan Yang completely unharmed.
"That's right, I'm perfectly fine. Now it's my turn to subdue you." Evan Yang noticed the true body seemed restrained and unable to move, so he flashed over and placed seals on several spots, preventing its power from being released.
The monster bird was shocked. "What did you do to me?"
"Nothing much, just a simple seal." Evan Yang smiled.
"You'll pay for this!" the monster bird said angrily.
"You should have been prepared when you targeted the Phoenix," Evan Yang said.
"Damn you, human! Who are you to lecture me? Do you know how long I've slept here, how long I've waited for this chance? You bastard!" the monster bird shouted.
"Cursing me won't help. Tell me—what are you, where are you from, and what's your method for creating a space before reaching the God realm?" Evan Yang questioned one by one.
"Why should I tell you? Want to learn? Keep dreaming!" the monster bird snarled.
"Is that so? Then you'll lie here forever, or I'll drag your corpse outside and let the weak birds bully you," Evan Yang said with a smile.
"How dare you! I'm a noble bird! How could you do this?" the monster bird roared.