Annoyance stirred in the Earth Chicken's heart as she listened to Chen Pingping's words. She really didn't want to deal with such an idiot and decided to let Jiang Ni'er handle the headache instead! To her dismay, Chen Pingping directly tossed the problem to her. However, she quickly noticed Li Qi's expression: blank, confused, and even a bit disdainful? Aiyo, my goodness! I don't look down on you, and yet you dare to look down on me? "Kid, come over here," the Earth Chicken then said, her bean-sized eyes bulging as she raised her head, looking like an elder addressing Li Qi. "You... you... you, Master, she... she... she can talk!" Li Qi stammered, astonished. Throughout their journey, the Earth Chicken hadn't spoken a word. Even when she broke the seal to enter the Wasteland, she had merely flapped her wings. But now, she had suddenly spoken. Li Qi was dumbfounded. The Earth Chicken, indignant, decided to properly educate him about her origins. "Kid, listen well! I am a descendant of the Ancient Phoenix, the most powerful in bloodline among Divine Beasts. Got it?" The Ancient Phoenix? Such Divine Beasts are usually massive, with majestic appearances and divine might, and they emanate blazing fire. With a flap of their wings, they can soar ninety thousand miles. How could it be a chicken? Li Qi, having calmed down somewhat, scrutinized the Earth Chicken from head to toe. It's impossible for her to be that phoenix. At most, she's just a mutated old hen. Seeing his expression, the Earth Chicken seemed infuriated and prepared to reveal her true form. Chen Pingping interrupted, "Alright, alright, let's discuss this later. In short, she will instruct you in your cultivation from now on. You can ask her any questions you have." AHHH! The Earth Chicken felt like she was mentally collapsing. The foolish kid she disdained so much was actually disdaining her in return! On what grounds? The group resumed their journey. Only after they had completely disappeared did members of the Wilderness tribe emerge, discussing among themselves: "They are indeed from the Human Clan, but they seem different from those on the spaceship." "Mm-hmm, they're not together." "This direction... Don't tell me! No way, right? It's the direction of the spaceship! What are they planning?" "Kid, I heard you have the Solar Saint Body. Not bad, not bad at all! With your physique, you indeed qualify for my instruction," the Earth Chicken said, striding forward proudly, her bean-sized eyes fixed on Li Qi. She was ready to show off her true self. A Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix would not be humiliated. However, Li Qi suddenly asked, "Do you have any Cultivation Techniques suited for me?" Setting aside the question of whether she was a Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix, Li Qi just wanted to know how she intended to instruct him. Does she have any Cultivation Techniques? Does she understand Human Clan cultivation? The Earth Chicken: "..." "Are you proficient in any impressive Sword Dao?" "Do you have Divine Skills?" "Do you know anything about realm comprehension?" Three questions, one after another—three critical hits—smashed heavily against the Earth Chicken's heart. She didn't practice Sword Dao, possessed no Divine Skills, and knew nothing about realm comprehension because she simply had no need for it. A Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix only needed to constantly increase her bloodline concentration to grow stronger, transform into a Phoenix, and reach the level of her ancestors. So, what on earth was comprehension? Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵 Li Qi sighed. "You see, that's the problem." He felt wronged. My master is Chen Pingping! And he actually expects a chicken to teach me cultivation? The Earth Chicken raised her head and said, "Do you want to be suppressed by me in a latrine for ten thousand years?" With a snort, the Earth Chicken said, "Originally, I had no interest in teaching you. But seeing that rebellious look on your face, I've decided I *will* properly guide your cultivation." Chen Pingping, walking ahead, glanced over and smiled contentedly. Silly child. The skills of a Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix aren't something just anyone can learn. You should be content! He wasn't in a hurry for Li Qi to begin true cultivation. If possible, he thought it best to first let him grasp some unorthodox arts, like taboos, seals, and Arrays. After all, the Solar Saint Body didn't lack cultivation talent. With a few casual pointers and some cultivation resources, his realm would soar. Yes! Isn't that always how it is with children of fortune? 「Several hours later.」 Chen Pingping returned to the Ancient City, the place where he had obtained Sword Mountain. However, it had become a ruin. Broken walls and rubble lay everywhere; it was desolate beyond words. Chen Pingping fell silent. "What happened?" The Earth Chicken frowned. "Why is it ? Who did this?" In fact, this wasn't the only Ancient City that had been destroyed. Initially, they thought it was the result of feuds among the Wilderness tribes, mutual slaughter leaving such devastation. But as they traveled, they barely saw any members of the Wilderness tribe. The once Powerful Clan seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, leaving no trace. Chen Pingping stepped forward and activated the Power of Reincarnation - Past. Instantly, Divine Brilliance blossomed. Shadows and light flickered as scenes from the past appeared one by one before his eyes: a gigantic spaceship arrived, and several figures emerged from it. They had razed the entire Ancient City, extinguishing all life. The scenes vanished. Chen Pingping's face turned pale, and he staggered back a few steps. When he lifted his head again, a cold glint flashed in the depths of his dark eyes before quickly disappearing. There was one person he had seen clearly: Jin Qiongyu. When the powerhouses from the spaceship attacked, she had emerged from the Ancient City, her figure frail and desolate, wielding a Divine Weapon as she charged them. But the difference in their realms was too vast. Jin Qiongyu's attacks couldn't faze them. In a single exchange, she was gravely wounded and finally impaled upon the walls of the Ancient City. "What's wrong with you?" shouted the Earth Chicken, sensing Chen Pingping's unusual emotional disturbance. "I'm fine…" He shook his head, took a deep breath to pull himself from his reverie, and then stared at the ruins… I'm not moving on. I'll wait right here. Since I can't meet the people of old, and I can't search for the Ancient Bloodstone, then... I'll start with them! Chen Pingping's eyes focused, and he said, "Go set up some Arrays." "Okay!" The Earth Chicken nodded. "Li Qi, you come with me. I'll teach you." On Emperor Spirit's shoulder, Jiang Ni'er looked worried. "Chen, has something happened?" Chen Pingping smiled. "It's nothing." Meanwhile, the Earth Chicken prattled on about her own capabilities, "While Arrays are not as direct as Sword Dao or Divine Skills, if used correctly, they can allow you to kill enemies far stronger than yourself…" At first, Li Qi was skeptical and reluctant to learn about Arrays. But when he saw the Earth Chicken effortlessly set up a powerful Array, he was flabbergasted. What tier is it? How can it be so fast? The fluctuations are so powerful! Li Qi was shocked, his mind reeling. He began to reevaluate the Earth Chicken. The Earth Chicken, oblivious to his shock, continued to focus on setting up the Array. "This is an eighth-tier Array, the Five Elements Sword Formation. Next, I'm going to set up a ninth-tier one. Watch closely!" As her words fell, she casually tossed out a pile of Spirit Stones, and they landed in their precise positions. Li Qi was tongue-tied. How am I supposed to learn by just watching this?