CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 119 WHAT’S GOING ON! PLAYING POSSUM!_2

Like the sound of an airplane engine, it instantly made his ears buzz and his scalp numb.

Following the direction of the sound, Su Yan lifted his head and saw a colossal creature blotting out the sun, his eyes widening in disbelief.

A Phoenix!

At this moment, he was actually witnessing a Phoenix that only existed in legends!

The scene before him left Su Yan tremendously shocked.

High above, a giant Phoenix soared, its enormous body covering the sky and casting a shadow over the entire dark world below. Its massive body, engulfed in roaring black flames, radiated intense heat that Su Yan could feel even from thousands of meters below. Under the blood-red moonlight, its colossal figure, adorned with black and red hues, was utterly mesmerizing.

Each flap of its wings brought a dust storm to the ground, instantly causing the dry grass to dance wildly in the air.

Su Yan stood still, gazing at the Black Phoenix high in the sky, his face frozen in awe, momentarily stunned.

Frightening beyond belief! If I were to add an adjective, it would be Super Double frightening beyond belief!

The Phoenix before him was simply too enormous; from afar, it seemed as large as a mountain. This was nothing like the holographic projection of a Phoenix he had seen at the provincial sports stadium. They weren’t on the same level at all; there was a whole galaxy between them.

Right then, Su Yan desperately wanted to peek at the Creature Level panel of the Phoenix in the sky, but alas, the distance was too great to trigger his "Knowing each other" cheat. This made him incredibly curious. After all, the Phoenix in the sky... it might well be the strongest creature I’ve encountered so far. With just a flap of its wings, those beings in the Demonic Plant, the Flower God Old Shu, and others would probably instantly drop dead, not even getting a chance to resist.

As this thought settled, the shock in Su Yan’s eyes slowly faded, replaced by perplexity.

Dragons and Phoenixes, after all, were creatures that supposedly only existed in myths; no one had ever seen them in reality. Yet in this pitch-black underworld, a Black Phoenix soared.

And most importantly, isn’t this place supposed to be exclusive to the souls of Giant Alien Beasts after death? Why would a Phoenix appear here? Could it be... that this Black Phoenix has died once before?

The question then arose: a Phoenix, existing only in myths, must have a Creature Level of at least Mythical level. It might even surpass Mythical level, reaching an unknown and terrifying tier.

So... how did it die? Old age? Sickness? Natural causes? That’s impossible! A creature with a starting Creature Level of Mythical level would have an eternal lifespan. It couldn’t possibly die of old age, not even if Earth exploded.

That left only one possibility: the Black Phoenix had been killed.

So... the question arose again! If the Black Phoenix’s Creature Level was already nearly heaven-defying, what kind of terrifying existence could have killed it? It seems this Mirror World is far more mysterious than I ever imagined.

「Before long.」

The Black Phoenix under the blood moon flew away, and the dead grass filling the sky settled back to the ground.

Su Yan stared blankly into the sky. A body that can cause a storm with a mere flap of its wings... it must be enormous. How big was the Black Phoenix? Hundreds of meters? Thousands? Or tens of thousands of meters? Perhaps like the Northern Underworld God, Kun, from the myths, whose body was said to be thousands of miles long? If I could hunt such a terrifying creature... I’d probably reach max Level on the spot! Just the thought of it is exhilarating.

After pondering these various things for a while, Su Yan began to walk forward again. As he walked, he surveyed the greatly changed environment around him. The storm raised by the Black Phoenix had blown away many piles of dead grass, revealing numerous bare patches on the ground that were previously covered. And on those open grounds, one could clearly see many pitch-black holes that seemed bottomless.

There must be Yin entities living in these caves, right?

Thinking this, Su Yan immediately took light steps towards a nearby cave.

The cave was large. Sparse, withered grass lay about in a disheveled manner, and numerous signs of disturbance indicated it had been frequented many times. Surely, it houses a fair number of Yin entities. I hope I can hunt my fill in this one cave. It would be best if I could hunt dozens in one go! Then I’d get rich overnight, and my Creature Level would skyrocket to Legendary Level!

With this in mind, Su Yan began to examine the traces on the cave walls, which looked like the claw marks of Trash Rabbits. This looks like a den for Trash Rabbits, probably inhabited by a whole group of them.

After much deliberation, Su Yan decided to risk entering the cave to explore.

Although the situation inside is unclear, and rushing in could be a fatal mistake... But! Risk and opportunity coexist. Only those who dare to take risks can seize opportunities, grow rapidly, and pull ahead of the pack. As for those who don’t dare to take risks, perhaps they’ll live an ordinary life forever. Of course, it’s not about which is better; it’s just a personal choice. Some people like adventure, seek thrills in danger, pursue so-called fortunes found in peril, and love the intense excitement of racing against death. Similarly, others feel that a safe, stable life is bliss, and living an ordinary life is a blessing; they prefer a simple life.

As for Su Yan, he was somewhere in the middle. I’m unwilling to settle for the ordinary, but I’m also not willing to take excessive risks.

The main reason he dared to venture into the cave was that he had five lives. This is my capital to tempt fate.

Once everything was ready, Su Yan heightened his Five Senses Perception and started to walk into the cave, sticking close to the wall.

Just then, a pleasant, magical scent wafted in from outside the cave. It smelled like magnolia at one moment and roses the next, its fragrance ever-changing.

Suddenly, Su Yan felt his head grow heavy! This floral scent! It’s poisonous!

Fortunately, he had Devoured plenty of Golden Lotus Pistils in the past, and his Poison Resistance was already maxed out. Such a small dose of poison could at most make him feel a bit dizzy; it definitely wouldn’t knock him out completely.

However, after a moment’s thought, Su Yan decided to play along. He pretended to be deeply poisoned and collapsed to the ground, motionless.

Less than two seconds after he fell, a charming figure appeared at the entrance of the cave. It was none other than the female broadcaster Su Yan had encountered once before at the Chaotic Graveyard.

RUSTLE! RUSTLE! RUSTLE!

The female broadcaster, stepping on the dry grass in the cave, walked up to Su Yan with graceful steps and stopped before him.

Upon hearing footsteps halt beside his ear, Su Yan slightly opened a slit in his eye, too narrow for the naked eye to notice, wanting to see who had come. As soon as he opened his eyes, he was greeted by the sight of fair, delicate calves and plump thighs. And also...

Such an overwhelming sight instantly flustered Su Yan. But very quickly, he closed his eyes again, fearing that if he continued to look, he might act rashly.

Meanwhile, the female broadcaster beside him had no clue that Su Yan was feigning unconsciousness. She looked down at Su Yan, who lay unconscious on the ground, and murmured with a puzzled tone, "How strange, how could this young man also pass through the mirror to come here?"

The female broadcaster was confused. In her understanding, anyone from outside attempting to enter the Mirror World would be automatically repelled by its barrier. It’s simply impossible to get in. Maybe... Maybe there’s a bug in the barrier.

"Never mind, let’s just send this young man back," she said.

With that, the female broadcaster pulled out a mirror covered in mysterious patterns from behind her, intending to send the unconscious Su Yan back to the outside world. She stretched out her slender arms, gently slipped them under Su Yan’s armpits, and effortlessly lifted him, preparing to toss him into the mirror and send him home.

At that very moment, Su Yan, who was feigning unconsciousness, suddenly sprang up. He leaped from the ground and, in one swift move, pinned the female broadcaster against the wall.

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