DING—
A soft golden glow bloomed in Long Tian's vision, illuminating a translucent screen that shimmered just before his eyes. The Ice Phoenix didn't seem to notice it—nor did Yunxiao or Baoyun.
Only he could see it.
> [New Mission Triggered!]
Mission Title: Bloodline Bond – Phoenix of Ice Flame
Objective: Invite the Ice Phoenix to join your territory as a companion.
Time Limit: None
Status: Active
Success Rewards:
– Seed of the Primordial Beginning World Tree (Origin Grade)
– Heavenly Reddish-Black Flame (Sacred Grade)
– Qi Condensation Pill (Perfect Grade) ×5 Bottles (10 pills each)
Long Tian's breath caught.
These weren't ordinary rewards—they were supreme treasures coveted not only by elite sects, but by the world's true powerhouses—immortal sovereigns, ancient divine beasts, even emperors of the higher realms. Factions would wage wars across dimensions for even one of them.
And yet… they were his rewards for a single bond.
Then another prompt followed:
> [Note: All system-provided treasures are sealed and hidden. Their Qi, aura, and fate cannot be detected or sensed by others unless you grant permission.]
He exhaled.
No one would sense what he had unless he allowed it. The system concealed his fortune with absolute secrecy.
Just then, another message blinked:
> [Reminder: Unclaimed Rewards Pending for Completed Missions]
Long Tian raised a brow, and with a thought, brought up the list:
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> [Archived Mission Completed – Companion Bond: Yunxiao]
Objective: Invite Yunxiao to join your territory
Status: Success
Rewards (Unclaimed):
– Yin-Yang Twin Tree Seed (Origin Grade)
– Seven-Colored Spirit Pendant (Sacred Grade)
– Body Tempering Pills (Perfect Grade) ×5 Bottles
> [Archived Mission Completed – Companion Bond: Baoyun]
Objective: Invite Baoyun to join your territory
Status: Success
Rewards (Unclaimed):
– Seed of the Primordial End World Tree (Origin Grade)
– Core-Swallowing World (Sacred Grade)
– Dragon Fruit ×10 (Spirit Grade)
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Long Tian's jaw clenched. "I really forgot to claim these?!"
The twin trees—Beginning and End, both Origin Grade… treasures that could define realms. The Core-Swallowing World was a treasure capable of refining and evolving cultivation cores. Even the Dragon Fruit was considered a sacred nourishment for dragon kin.
He turned his gaze to Yunxiao, whose silver tails drifted with the breeze, and to Baoyun, calm and powerful as ever. Their presence had been more than fate—it had been a gift.
And now… came the third.
The Ice Phoenix, who stood quietly before him, frost clinging gently to the petals beneath her talons.
"Ice Phoenix," he said softly, "I don't know who you are, or where you come from. But I know what I feel. A connection. Our bloodlines resonate. There's a bond between us—even if we don't yet understand it."
She tilted her head, eyes shimmering. "I feel it too…"
Long Tian said-
"This place is my home now. If you wish it—let it be yours too. Stay. Join me."
There was a long pause.
Then the Phoenix slowly nodded. "I've never had a home. But with you… it feels like I've found something I've been missing."
DING—