———— Fire のbird ‐不死伝 said—————

Climbing up the steep rocks covered with gray-green moss, there was no more trees, and even the tenacious weeds that could grow through the cracks in the rocks withered due to the breath of the great monsters, and there was never a single one to be seen again. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Feeling the slippery and slippery stone under his feet, Zhibei couldn't help but be glad that he had already obtained the stone slab of grass, otherwise he would really have no way to hold a section of the cliff.

Of course, if there is a phoenix, instead of taking it, he has to climb the mountain by himself, which is indeed Zhibei asking for trouble.

However, the beauty found in this kind of self-seeking hardship, and the greatness seen in this kind of insignificance, are not the flavors of life? Looking back, the verdant sea is rippling, and the clouds are sweeping magnificently, even if you are panting and sweating profusely, what should you do?

The previous hardships are making the surging sense of accomplishment no less than dismantling the Gundam with bare hands, such a state of mind, just like drinking fine wine, how generous!

Therefore, this is not just an ordinary mountain climb, but a state of mind practice. With a serious face affirming his thoughts, Zhibei patted his dirty hands and looked ahead proudly—there was nothing but the strangely shaped rocks—and of course, there was no one to be found.

The howling cold wind poured into my ears, and here was the top of Mt. Fuji, where the terrain suddenly became gentle, littered with rubble, and the scorched ground was covered with irregular cracks, like cobwebs woven from the edge of the peak, and the cracks became denser the further you went to the center, but the messy lines were not destined to reach the center.

Because, at the top of Mt. Fuji, which resembled a platform, the charred rock opened its large mouth, revealing countless irregular jagged teeth, and a huge hollow - where smoke was constantly rising for a moment, as if the asura of hell was gasping heavily.

Zhibei looked around again, making sure that there was no purple figure here, and he couldn't help but exhale softly.

"So, I won?" Muttering to himself in some uncertain terms, Zhibei smiled and continued to mumble, "Sure enough...... Even if it is purple, it will take a lot of effort to borrow something from the hands of Hades! Well, the winner of this bet is indeed ......"

"Brother, don't you think you've won?" Suddenly, the melodious tone of the oriole sounded, and from the edge of the cavern filled with crimson magma, a beautiful head rose, and bewitching blonde hair swayed leisurely with the steaming mist under a purple nightcap.

Looking at Zi's beautiful golden pupils, Zhibei seemed to hear the sound of "popping" in the face.

His smile suddenly froze, "Purple ...... How long have you been here......"

"It's almost an hour, hehe! Brother, you lost this time! As if the mischief had succeeded in the child's play, Purple showed a rare smug smile, and it was obvious that she was very satisfied with Zhibei's stunned expression.

Ah, you really can't just set up a flag...... What a painful realization! Zhibei couldn't help but cover his face, he could imagine how embarrassed his expression was just now.

"Okay...... Purple, if you win this time, I will accompany you to scare people once! Although he was very unhappy, Zhibei still admitted his failure, after all, it took him almost two hours to climb this mountain, and Zi went back and forth to hell once, but it only took one hour, which is really not a loss.

"Hee-hee! Isn't that right, brother! Taking out a folding fan from nowhere, the realm monster put on a proud posture that still had strength left, his little face was a little flushed, and he said coquettishly, "You just give me the willingness to bet and lose!" ”

Such a vibrant purple, I don't know why it's full of cuteness!

"Ahem......" coughed lightly twice, hiding the confusion he had after being cute, and Zhibei decided not to discuss this matter anymore.

He walked to Purple's side, his eyes swept over the realm monster in the gap between half of his body, and looked down. About fifty meters below, crimson and bright yellow resembled two thick soups, blended into red-hot magma in harmony and hedging.

It was a dazzling, dizzying, vivid color, a terrible lava gushing up from the ground—Zhibei had no doubt about its heat.

Because the density is much greater than that of water, the magma appears extremely quiet, but the heat that explodes with the bubbles that keep rising and bursting secretly reveals that this magma is nothing more than a hibernating beast, and there is endless tyranny lurking under the calm exterior. Should I say, is it fortunate that this active volcano is dormant?

Zhibei, who eats a trench and grows wise, has already learned the ability to internalize the flag, as long as he doesn't say it, then it doesn't count as a flag, does it? He sighed softly at the magic of nature, turned his head to Zi on the side and asked, "I'm a little curious...... Purple, did you say those bubbles were created by the breath of the immortal bird? ”

Turning around, he put his two hands on the edge of the gap in the air, and Purple also looked down and said, "Hmm...... I do not know! I've been here for a long time, and I haven't seen a shadow of an immortal bird! ”

"Huh? That's kind of weird, isn't it...... After all, the immortal bird is also a top-notch big monster, how can she let other monsters walk around her territory casually? Shouldn't it rise up with its fury and slam its wings at you with a monstrous amount of lava? Speaking seriously, Zhibei himself couldn't help but smile, obviously he also felt that his wording was too funny, and it really didn't fit the serious atmosphere that it should be.

"Hee-hee......" Purple also showed a relaxed smile and said, "There is no big monster who would do such a brainless thing!" Moreover, the immortal bird has not appeared in this world for a long time, and the last time I heard about her was more than two hundred years ago, of course, I have only heard about it, and I have not seen the appearance of the immortal bird with my own eyes. ”

"Even Purple, haven't you ever seen an immortal bird?"

"yes...... According to the other Great Youkai, she has lost interest in all things because the undead have lived too long. Moreover, she doesn't need to eat, she doesn't need to be feared, she just needs to sleep in the magma and have a life as long as the world. She's a very special youkai, but because of that, she's a very headstrong guy, and she doesn't care about her territory at all, so most of the youkai are very different......"

"Wait...... You mean there's no way we can lure her out? ”

"Hmm!" Zi nodded leisurely, as if she wasn't bothered at all, "Don't you have a way?" Brother. ”

…… Cover your face!

Although Zhibei encountered an extremely severe test when the plan was about to be implemented, it was not difficult for him. He has the Phoenix King, who represents light. As a walker of all light and heat in this world, although her strength has lost its cornerstone due to the destruction of the elven world and the loss of the stone slab, the noble divinity is still there, and Zhibei wants to use this unique, but similar to the immortal bird in some aspects, to bring out the house bird. Of course, it doesn't matter if she doesn't come out, now Zhibei already has the power to shatter this mountain.

"The decision is yours! Phoenix! "Throwing out the Poké Balls he bought from the shop (Note 1), Zhibei sent out the mythical beasts of the Elven World.

In the loud phoenix song, wearing a red colorful robe, the graceful and noble phoenix king appeared in the air.

"Phoenix, do your best to unleash your momentum! Hang that dying bird out of me! ”

Under Zhibei's order, the phoenix flapped its wings violently, and its whole body was full of momentum. Suddenly, the air in this area was much heavier, and the terrible pressure blocked the circulation of air, but on the contrary, the lava below was active, and the heat from the burst was more dense, and the smoke that steamed upwards became more and more intense and hot

However, the immortal bird has not yet come out!

As soon as Zhibei's mind moved, he planned to sacrifice the stone slab of fire to enhance the momentum of the phoenix. This is the mystery that Zhibei discovered some time ago, the reason why his elves have to determine the strength of the level of the elves, and even the legendary phoenix that can revive all things has to be restricted, completely because these elves have lost their foundation and lost the laws of the world that originally supported them, so they have to transform the energy of this world little by little with the assistance of the system to use it. However, as mentioned earlier, the [Fire Stone Tablet] is the cornerstone of the elven world and represents the law of fire, and before Zhibei was unable to bless the power of this law to others because of his superficial use, but now, his soul has understood the mystery of fire, so ......

Under the bonus of the law of fire, the phoenix can be regarded as having the appearance of a divine beast, although the power exerted is less than thirty percent of what it was in its heyday, but it is already worthy of the name of the extraneous in the [Affirmative Eye].

A stone slab covered with crimson mystical cracks appeared on Zhibei's side, but before he could bless the power of fire on the phoenix's body, he heard a roar from the depths of the magma.

The center of the magma rippled violently, a low, swarm-like humming sound—it was the vibration of the air.

As the magma of the lake soared into the sky, as if a volcanic eruption, a huge figure rushed out of the lava at high speed, soaring for nine days.

Immortal birds!

She blocked out the daylight, but she cast no shadows, and under the flames around her, she also scattered a light like the scorching sun, a youkai inherited from ancient times, appearing from the light.

"Is that you...... This familiar atmosphere, but very unfamiliar. What have you awakened me from my slumber? The voice of the vicissitudes of life like an old woman sounded, and it was an immortal bird talking.

The phoenix did not answer, but hovered and fell behind Zhibei, and this human being, who was as small as a black dot, was not half timid, facing the holy flame in the sky, and said frankly: "I'm here to challenge you!" ”

"......" The immortal bird was silent for a moment, and then, as if he had heard some funny joke, he sneered, "Challenge the old decay, little one, you are so weak that I can't even think of doing it." ”

"Really?" also chuckled, blessed by the power of fire, and suddenly, the momentum of the phoenix rose steadily, and in less than a moment, it changed from the original weakness to comparable.

"Oh? With such a change, even the old decay can't help but praise it as interesting! The immortal paused and said, "It is rare to see such an interesting thing in my long and boring life, so as your reward, I will take your challenge!" ”

"Good! I, as an elven trainer, will defeat you with dignity, immortal! Zhibei also paused and said, "Then, I will ask you for something as the winner!" ”

"What's that? What is there for you to ask for but to be bored and have nothing? ”

"Your legacy!"

The unequivocal voice silenced the whole world.

But within a moment, the immortal bird burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Interesting, interesting! Inheritance is inheritance, anyway, I'm tired of this boring life, for such an interesting thing, even if I die, what's the pity? Come on! Come on! Elven trainer, I'm waiting for you to come and get it in a dignified manner! ”

—————— death to the upright——————

Ever since she heard the news that the Emperor was going to destroy the elixir of immortality given by the Tsukito, Mei Hong felt that her state of mind had become strange, and all the confusion and doubts in her daily life seemed to be hidden in the dark pool, but her heart did not feel calm, but as if she was imprisoned in a terrible monster, and became extremely restless.

However, she knew that she was thirsting for the elixir of immortality, just as a traveler in the desert longed for a clear spring, and she was almost fanatically thirsty, and there was no other reason than to simply crave the medicine of Penglai that Kaguya said she should not crave.

Perhaps, this is precisely what the drowning mind is doing, and they want to grasp everything they can hold on to from the confused sea, regardless of whether what can be grasped can bear their weight or not.

What a desperate thirst!

What desperate greed! It plunged Meihong's mind into uncontrollable chaos, which ultimately led to such a tragic result.

Two weeks ago, Detective Mei Hongtan heard the emperor's arrangement that the elixir of immortality would be brought to the top of Mt. Fuji by Tsukiwakasa, the most upright person in the entire imperial court, and finally thrown into the crater to be destroyed. So, three days ago, she came to the foot of Mt. Fuji and wanted to snatch the Penglai medicine from Tsukiwakasa's hands. However, this towering mountain is beyond Meihong's imagination, because there is no repaired mountain road, so she has to trek through the pristine jungle.

Although Mei Hong can identify many, many useful plants under the teachings of Song, she is inexperienced after all, so a day ago, she was bitten by a poisonous snake shaped like a branch, and she thought that she might die in this barren mountain, but fortunately, she was found and saved by Iwakasa.

However, now, her savior was pushed down by her own hands and pushed into the red sea of fire!

Mei Hong suddenly woke up from her endless greed, and then, she clearly recalled every moment just now, including every bit of surprise, remorse and unwillingness on Iwakasa's face, and she could see it clearly in a strange illusion like a real one.

After the shock, endless remorse, shame and self-blame poured into my heart! How fragile and easy it was to die like a meteor!

She didn't want to believe she did it herself!

However, when she stared blankly at her white and tender hands, it was as if she saw the demons of the Endless Blood Sea cheering—they were overjoyed by the addition of a new member, excited by the death of another life!

In the face of cruel facts, Mei Hong had to admit that she sent an innocent life to hell.

"That's not right...... Wrong...... I still have a chance...... That's right! I still have a chance! Muttering, Mei Hong, who was almost roasted by the anger of self-blame, couldn't experience the wonderful feeling after the entrance of Penglai medicine, she just kept thinking constantly, frantically, and narrowly!

"What a precious and beautiful thing life is! Sister Hong, look at this pretty flower in the cold wind, her tenacity makes the world also cute! ”

The teacher's voice and smile flashed in my mind, and I seemed to hear that gentle teaching in my ears again.

"So Yo~ Sister Hong, please love them! Even if you have to eat them, you have to carry the weight of life with respect! This heavy responsibility is everyone's atonement! ”

Oh, yes...... Atonement, I will atone for my sins! I'm going to atone for my sins!!

With such a strong will surging in her heart, the corners of Meihong's mouth smiled slightly.

Then, without hesitation, she jumped into it!

She jumped into the crater, but there was not a single figure in sight of the darkness and red.

The sight made her despair, and she lost the last chance to get Iwakasa up.

Let this sinful body be burned by the lava forever!

With such a sense of atonement, Mei Hong was surrounded by the pain of burning all over her body, which was the extreme pain of scorching the human body inch by inch, but she had forgotten how to scream.

There was an even greater torment that made her soul cry out for a long time!

Flooded by the tide of pain, a dazzling light like the sun suddenly crossed in the eyes of Meihong who had been burned and turned black.

—————— Phoenix is reborn——————

On the edge of the crater, Chihoku, Kaguya, and Murasaki stood quietly, and Iwakasa, who had been rescued, lay on the side, already unconscious.

"I'm starting to get suspicious...... Is it really good to do that? With a worried face, the petite Princess Kaguya frowned.

"When the decision has been made, the only thing we can't do is hesitate!" Leaving all the uncertainties in his heart behind, Zhibei said firmly.

At the same time, he murmured in his heart: O world! If you continue to appreciate the steadfastness and purity of your heart, please answer my prayers! Please bring me and bring us a happy ending!

Zhibei blessed Kaguya with the Law of Fire, and then gently patted Kaguya's shoulder, revealing a firm and confident smile, and said, "Let's go!" Kaguya, in order to increase the chances of Meihong passing the test of the immortal bird, please be a spiritual mentor of the confused! ”

Laughing equally strongly, Kaguya showed a kind of courage that had broken through.

She shouted, "Wait for me to return triumphantly!" Jumped off!

……

Where is this?

What a desolate world, where nothing exists, and nothing but a gray sky and a dark earth.

Mei Hong woke up in intense pain and found herself burning with fire.

The temperature of the fire was very high, but it burned unexpectedly slowly, and Mei Hong could clearly feel that only her toes were burned off.

However, the fire could not be extinguished, and Meihong could not move a single step.

This desolate world is a torture that only belongs to Mei Hong.

Feel the fear of death step by step, and the pain and loneliness that seems to be endless.

Mei Hong's gaze was no longer focused because of pain, but instead became dazed for unknown reasons.

The boundless rigid sky, the vast and lifeless land

Suddenly, she wanted to use her cranky thoughts to relieve her endless loneliness. Then, I don't know if it was because of the dissipation of greed, all the confusion burst out in an instant.

Why does life exist?

What is the meaning of being alive?

What is the power that can make people truly strong and live without hindrance?

……

"It's in your heart." Suddenly, the voice of a second person sounded in the uninhabited world.

"Kaguya ......" weakened words like breathing, revealing from between Meihong's lips and teeth.

"You know, the power that makes people powerful is not the power that can control the life and death of others, nor the great power that can kill the gods, nor is it the eternal immortal life. It's always there, it's always in your heart, because everybody has something they want to do! ”

"But I don't, I have, I don't want to do anything, I don't deserve to do anything!"

"There is no such thing as being worthy or unworthy! Every life should and must live tenaciously, and if you just expect to die in pain, you will not be able to atone for your sins! Ask your heart again! You'll always have what you're looking for! ”

"No...... No...... I do not know...... What is the meaning of this life? ”

“…… Is your life meaningless? If so, then you must hate me first! ”

"Hate you? Why? ”

"Because you need time to think, before that, make hatred of me the meaning of your life! Think about it carefully, Mei Hong, the origin of all your tragedies may be me! So, hate me! Hate me! Then, for the sake of such a firm hatred, let me continue to live! ”

“…… Kaguya ......"

"Let me continue to live! You fool! So, even if I am hated by you for the rest of my life, so what? ”

Meihong's eyes suddenly lit up, and in the extreme pain and confusion, her dry soul seemed to gush out of a sweet spring.

It was a longing for tranquility, it was a determined longing.

Although Meihong still didn't know what it was, the flames were no longer burning, and the barren world was crumbling little by little.

……

In the crimson magma, Kaguya used her mana to prop up a space, and in her arms, Mei Hongzheng slowly opened her eyes.

"Did you say that? Kaguya, make me hate you. ”

"Ah...... Hate me! ”

After being silent for a while, Mei Hong lowered her eyes.

"Thank you......" sincerely thanked her, and the corners of the girl's red eyes splashed!

Damn, how can people hate it!

Well...... That's pretty hateful!

(The end of the second volume,Gratifying,Although I'm still a little dissatisfied with the last chapter.,I plan to improve it tomorrow.,But it doesn't prevent me from asking for recommendations at the moment.,Ask for collections.,Ask for comments!) Hahaha! ）