On the great wind eagle, Lin Yan watched as the deep crimson hue on Xiao Yan's body gradually faded, exhaling a sense of ease—seeming to indicate that the latter was steadily absorbing the ancient Phoenix blood essence within him. "He's actually absorbing the ancient Phoenix blood essence?" Mu Qinglun, observing the scene beside him, was momentarily stunned, then expressed her astonishment. The Wind Sovereign nodded slightly. Though Xiao Yan's aura showed no immediate change, the sharp senses of a Supreme Battle Sovereign allowed him to perceive that Xiao Yan's strength was gradually rising. "The ancient Phoenix blood essence indeed has excellent effects in enhancing human vitality. However, if the body cannot withstand such an enhancement, it may burst apart." Mu Qinglun furrowed her brows, speaking softly. Hearing this, Lin Yan was momentarily stunned, then his gaze shifted sharply to Xiao Yan, his voice hurriedly rising, "Something seems off..." As he spoke, the two Wind Elders turned their attention to Xiao Yan, only to notice that his body was now subtly swelling—expanding as if inflating. "Indeed, it's as if what I say comes true,"慕 Qingluan chuckled, shaking her head in mild exasperation, "Xiao Yan's body clearly can't absorb such a large volume of ancient Phoenix blood essence. This is a clear sign of imminent rupture—of bursting apart!" The Wind Elder's face tightened slightly. With a step, he materialized beside Xiao Yan, ready to reach out—only to be promptly stopped by Mu Qingluan, who interjected, "Right now, Xiao Yan's body is at a saturation point. If any additional energy is introduced, his body will likely explode outright." The Wind Elder frowned deeply, his voice firm, "If this continues, he'll eventually be overwhelmed by the ancient Phoenix blood essence and perish from internal pressure—bursting like a vessel." Mu Qinglun smiled faintly, saying, "No one knows whether he has other means at his disposal. If he intervenes haphazardly, things might only get worse." Hearing this, Feng Zun hesitated and finally withdrew his hand, gazing at Xiao Yan's body growing increasingly swollen. He bit his lip and said, "If he still hasn't found a solution by then, I'll have to step in." "Only the Tian Yao Huang clan possesses the ability to fully absorb the blood essence of the Ancient Huang Phoenix, allowing their bodies and bloodlines to grow ever more refined. Human beings, however, face great risks when attempting such absorption. As for this person—whether it's sheer courage or sheer ignorance, I can't tell." Mu Qinglun nodded gently, her eyes fixed on Xiao Yan's body expanding steadily, murmuring softly to herself. The Great Wind Eagle vibrated its massive wings, hovering in the sky, and the surrounding gales automatically parted as they approached, creating a quiet, still space upon the eagle's back. Under the intense gaze of the three Wind Masters, Xiao Yan's body grew increasingly voluminous. Within less than ten breaths, he had transformed into a substantial, broad-shouldered man, his muscles swelling like inflated balloons, taut and full. As his form expanded, pain etched across his face, yet he clenched his teeth tightly, suppressing it. The Wind Masters fixed their eyes on Xiao Yan's expanding form, their fingers in their sleeves gradually tightening. Spirals of wind materialized around them, sharp and commanding. "Hmm…" Another few breaths passed, and Xiao Yan's body had expanded to its limit. Tiny blood vessels on his skin burst, spilling blood that turned him into a terrifying, blood-soaked figure. Seeing this, Feng Zunshi finally could no longer contain himself. He took a deep breath and slowly raised his hand, gathering a powerful surge of celestial and terrestrial energy that formed instantly. He intended to forcibly extract the ancient Phoenix blood essence from within Xiao Yan's body! Upon seeing Feng Zunshi take action, Mu Qinglun could only sigh lightly. While this would surely save Xiao Yan's life, it would come at the cost of severe injuries, and the ancient Phoenix blood essence would be completely wasted. The energy surged more rapidly, forming fully in an instant. Feng Zunshi's expression remained solemn. With a sweep of his sleeve, he prepared to channel this energy into Xiao Yan's body—only for Xiao Yan's tightly closed eyes to suddenly open! At the sight of Xiao Yan opening his eyes, Feng, the Esteemed, was also startled, and the vast energy in his hands momentarily paused. As soon as Xiao Yan opened his eyes, he quickly formed hand seals, then issued a low command. Instantly, the three of them heard a deep thud, and a pair of large, translucent bone wings—spanning a span of one zhang—rapidly unfurled from behind Xiao Yan’s back. Just as the bone wings appeared, Xiao Yan’s body suddenly ceased its unusual expansion. Visible streams of vivid green and crimson energy surged along his skin and darted lightning-fast into the bone wings behind him! As an increasing amount of vibrant green and crimson energy flowed into the bone wings, a strange phenomenon emerged. The translucent, jade-like bone wings began to slowly extend, and along their previously bare surfaces, intricate patterns of green and crimson gradually spread out—resembling countless fine blood vessels. The green and crimson energy expanded the surface area of the wings by nearly a full fold, and the dense network of green and crimson veins gave the pair of wings a sense of profound mystery. As the wings gently vibrated, a deep sonic boom resonated throughout the area, and a strong gust of wind surged outward. With the bone wings absorbing the powerful, forceful green and crimson energy, Xiao Yan's swollen body rapidly contracted, returning to his normal stature within mere moments. Though his body remained streaked with blood, the expression of pain on his face gradually faded. Three of the Wind Sovereigns stared in astonishment at the broad bone wings behind Xiao Yan, their expressions growing even more stunned as the wings flapped with powerful force. "This... the Wings of the Celestial Phoenix?" Mu Qinglun's eyes were fixed on the bone wings behind Xiao Yan. After a moment, she drew a sharp breath, saying. "Yes, it's likely true. I've personally witnessed elder phoenix immortals from the Celestial Phoenix Clan displaying their wings. Though Xiao Yan doesn't possess phoenix feathers, the essence radiating from these wings is exactly the same as that of the Celestial Phoenix Wings." The Wind Sovereign nodded slowly. Even with his steady composure, he could not help but display a touch of astonishment upon seeing Xiao Yan possess such divine wings. "Could it be that he has slain a member of the Celestial Phoenix Clan? Otherwise, how could he have both the ancient phoenix blood essence and these Celestial Phoenix Wings? If the Celestial Phoenix Clan were to learn of this, they would surely dispatch powerful warriors to pursue and eliminate him immediately." Mù Qīngluán's expression of surprise gradually softened, murmuring, now she finally began to sense how mysterious this suddenly appeared teacher-friend disciple truly was. Feng Zhun, too, nodded slightly, finding himself somewhat at a loss—this young man indeed had a bold spirit. Even when he or Yàodēn moved against the celestial phoenix clan, they had to carefully consider their actions. Yet here, not only had this young man drawn blood essence from others, but he had even removed their bone wings. As the two conversed, however, Xiao Yan's tightly closed eyes subtly fluttered, then slowly opened, and upon gazing at the three figures before him, he sighed, saying, "I'm sorry, I hadn't expected things to turn out this way..." "You're all right?" Feng Zhun shook his head with a smile and asked. Standing up, Xiao Yan clenched his fists, and a steady, surging wave of power flowed forth from his limbs and throughout his body. The smooth, abundant sensation of this power filled him so completely that he couldn't help but emit a clear, resonant roar to the heavens. The roar rolled forth, and subtly, there seemed to be traces of dragon and phoenix calls, resonating deeply within the soul. "Phoenix calls? Dragon tones?" At the sound, Wind Master's heart stirred instantly, and he gazed at Xiao Yan with a strangely attentive expression. "Phoenix and dragon tones are among the finest sonic waves in the world. When combined with sonic techniques, they produce immense power. I never expected you to possess both simultaneously." Xiao Yan was equally astonished. That dragon tone originated from the Yin-Yang Dragon Yuan Pill he had once received, while this phoenix call—could it be due to the essence of the ancient phoenix blood? "First, secure your celestial demon phoenix wings. Use them sparingly from now on. Otherwise, should the celestial demon phoenix clan discover them, you may face serious complications," Wind Master advised. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's gaze shifted. When he observed the somewhat mutated bone wings, he was momentarily stunned. The wings lightly trembled, and with that, a surge of strong winds rippled outward, forming a deep, resonant sonic boom beneath them—like the thunder of artillery—creating a powerful and imposing atmosphere. "The bone wings have grown so much stronger—certainly their speed has improved as well. I suspect the remaining ancient Phoenix blood essences have all been absorbed by them..." Feeling the current strength of the wings, Xiao Yan felt a surge of satisfaction. With his current state, if he summoned the "Three Thousand Thunder Strikes," even if Fei Tian launched another attack, he would likely be out of reach. "My entire body—well, I suspect it's now comparable to some of the great beasts. This ancient phoenix blood essence truly is excellent for refining the flesh and bones. If I had more of it, would it eventually transform me into a beast as well?" Xiao Yin chuckled with a touch of self-mockery. Though his internal qi hadn't increased dramatically, his physical frame had grown notably stronger, meaning his durability had also improved significantly. In future battles, especially when engaging in direct clashes, he would surely gain a considerable advantage. Seeing that Xiao Yin had been thoroughly examined and found to be in good health, Feng the Elder exhaled in relief, then fixed his gaze intently on the younger man, speaking slowly, "Young one, since you're all right now, I'd like to know—where is your teacher currently?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yin clenched his fists tightly.