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"Yuyan, although our souls are powerful, they cannot be compared to the true forms of the Vermillion Bird. Furthermore, the sacred fire spat out by the Vermillion Bird is our nemesis, so there is almost no chance for us to defeat the Vermillion Bird and obtain the Seven-Colored Nine Star Lotus. Therefore, there is only one chance for us to obtain either the Seven-Colored Nine Star Lotus or the Nine Star Lotus Seed." Ye Chenfeng pondered for a moment, then said.

"What chance?" Jiao Yuyan asked.

We are waiting for the final moment before Ancient Herb Mountain closes, so we can go all out. That way, even if we lose the bet, with our soul realms, we should be able to last until the Ancient Medicine Mountain closes. Then, you and I will be teleported out. Ye Zichen told Yu Yan of his plan.

"Don't worry, I will be careful!" Ye Chenfeng nodded.

When there were only twenty breaths of time left before the closing time of the Ancient Medicine Mountain, Jiao Yu Yan suddenly moved. Like an arrow leaving the bow, she shot into the air with an ear-piercing sound and approached the Rainbow Nine Star Lotus at an extremely fast speed.

"Screech screech!"

Feeling her approach, a series of furious cries rang out in the blazing flame basin. The Saint Beast Vermillion Bird, whose entire body was wreathed in blazing flames and was waving its flaming tornado, quickly flew out. It streaked across the sky like a ray of red light and attacked her.

Facing the attacks of the Vermillion Bird Saint Beast, Yu Yan acted according to her plan and decisively dodged to the side, trying to lure the Vermillion Bird away as much as possible.

However, the Vermillion Bird was too terrifying. The raging flames and hurricanes it created were constantly burning her soul body, causing great pain.

After the full blow was dodged by Jiao Yu Yan, the Vermillion Bird immediately opened its sharp beak and spat out a scorching holy flame towards her. It wanted to burn her soul alive and destroy it.

At this moment, Ye Chenfeng, who was waiting for an opportunity, moved. He did not hesitate to burn his soul, increasing his speed to the limit, then flew towards the Rainbow Nine Star Lotus in order to forcefully retrieve the sacred object.

"Screech screech!"

When the Vermillion Bird, who was chasing Jiao Yu Yan, saw that Ye Chenfeng had suddenly appeared and quickly approached the Rainbow Nine Star Lotus, it immediately let out an angry screech, then gave up on killing Jiao Yuyan. It turned its huge body around and attacked Ye Chenfeng.

"Soul millstone!"

When the Vermillion Bird turned its massive body around, Yu Yan unleashed her soul power to the extreme, turning it into a massive millstone that ruthlessly smashed into the Vermillion Bird's massive body.

Although her soul attack was unable to compare with her main body, Jiao Yu Yan's soul had already reached the 3-star Dao Saint level. She was also a Heavenly Soul that was rarely seen in ten thousand years, so her soul attack was equally terrifying.

After being suppressed by her strongest attack, the Vermillion Bird's massive body trembled for a moment. A terrifying amount of soul power passed through the blazing flames, continuously damaging the Vermilion Bird's body, slowing it down.

In the next moment, Jiao Yuyan's soul was ignited. Flaming chains broke out of her body and locked onto the Vermillion Bird like dancing snakes.

The Vermillion Bird's speed was greatly affected by Jiao Yuyan's attack at all costs. Ye Zichen grabbed the opportunity and endured the scorching flames from the basin as he approached the Rainbow Nine Star Lotus.

"Break for me!"

With a thought from Ye Zichen, the burning soul power turned into a hundred zhang long soul sword. Its terrifying sharpness was unparalleled as it chopped down the Seven Colored Nine Star Lotus, which burned on the stalk of the fire, wanting to cut it in half.

"Bam!"

The power of this strike was astonishing, enough to destroy top grade heavenly artifacts. However, when it chopped down on the stalk of the Seven-Colored Nine Star Lotus, it felt as if it had cut down on darksteel, leaving not even a single crack.

"Screech screech!"

When the Vermillion Bird saw that Ye Chenfeng was attacking the Seven Colored Nine Star Lotus that it had protected for countless years, it was instantly enraged. The flames ignited in its body instantly surged up and burned the millstone.

"Crack crack crack!"

The Sacred Beast Vermillion Bird flapped its massive wings, breaking the Soul Linking Chains binding its body. With a flap of its wings, it sent Yu Yan flying.

If it wasn't for the fact that Yingyu's soul body is strong enough, this attack would have caused her soul to dissipate.

After struggling free from its restraints, the Vermillion Bird charged towards Ye Chenfeng with endless killing intent. It was determined to kill Ye Chenfeng, who had been infected by the Seven Colored Nine Star Lotus.

Ye Zichen immediately made a change and gave up on the thought of plucking the entire Seven-Star Lotus. He controlled his soul to form a huge whirlpool, which released a powerful devouring force and sucked the nine Nine Star Lotus Seeds.

At that moment, there were only four breaths of time left before the closing of the Ancient Medicine Mountain. Although four breaths of time had passed in the blink of an eye, it was too long for Ye Chen.

Ye Zichen clenched his teeth and did not dodge. Before the sacred fire devoured him, he finally managed to suck out a Nine Star Lotus Seed from the Seven Colored Nine Star Lotus, then he quickly hid behind the water vat sized Seven Star Lotus, evading the sacred fire that was strong enough to incinerate him.

As the Sacred Flame surged out, Ye Zichen ignored his own safety and walked to the other side of the Seven Star Lotus, continuing to use his powerful soul power to absorb the Nine Star Lotus Seeds.

"Die!"

The Vermillion Bird spoke in human language and flapped its blazing wings, forming a whirlwind of flames that swept through the world. It directly swallowed the Seven Star Lotus and Ye Chenfeng, attempting to mince them.

"Feng Chen!"

Seeing the scene of Ye Chenfeng being engulfed by the vortex of fire, the severely injured Jiao Yu, whose entire body was covered in cracks, felt her heart clench, and was worried about Ye Chenfeng's safety.

However, she was too weak and was unable to stop the Vermillion Bird's furious attacks. She could only pray in her heart.

Three breaths. Two breaths. One breath ….

"Buzz buzz buzz!"

A powerful teleporting force appeared in the space around Ancient Herb Mountain, sending all of the apothecaries to different corners of the mountain away. The entire mountain returned to its previous tranquil state.