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Chapter 1230 Weakened
Sweat and kerosene dripped together. However, in this extreme pain, Zhou Xing felt that something in his body seemed to be slowly awakening.

As time went by, the flames gradually weakened, and Zhou Xing felt a wonderful change in his body. His vision became sharper, and he could feel every breath of air around him; his strength was also increasing, as if he could easily lift a thousand pounds. Most importantly, his consciousness became clearer, and he had a deeper understanding of the art of brewing.

When the last flame died out, Zhou Xing stood there, emitting a faint golden light. He opened his eyes, his gaze was like a torch, as if he could see through all the falsehoods in the world. The Thousand Feather Phoenix looked at the human in front of him, and a light of recognition appeared in his eyes.

"Very good, you have passed the test." Thousand-Feather Phoenix said, "Now, you can pick the Thousand-Taste Dragon and Phoenix Fruit." It guided Zhou Xing towards the mysterious orchard, which was full of fruits emitting an attractive luster.

Under the guidance of the Thousand Feather Phoenix, Zhou Xing came to a fruit forest full of vitality. The air here was filled with an intoxicating fragrance, and every fruit tree was full of crystal clear, colorful fruits. These were the legendary Thousand Flavor Dragon and Phoenix Fruits, each of which contained rich spiritual energy and vitality.

Zhou Xing carefully selected a few of the most ripe fruits and put them into his collection bag. He could feel the energy contained in these fruits, which could not only improve the quality of the spirit wine, but also enhance the internal strength of the cultivator.

"These fruits are very precious. You must make good use of them." Thousand Feather Phoenix reminded.

Zhou Xing nodded to show his understanding: "I will, these fruits are very important to me. I will use them to perfect my spirit wine recipe."

After picking the fruits, Zhou Xing was not in a hurry to leave. He expressed his gratitude to Qianyu Phoenix: "Thank you for the opportunity and trial you gave me, which gave me the opportunity to awaken my bloodline and obtain these precious fruits."

Qianyu Phoenix nodded slightly: "This is the result of your own efforts and destiny. Remember, true strength comes from inner strength."

With confidence in the future and a new understanding of the art of winemaking, Zhou Xing bid farewell to the Thousand Feather Phoenix and this magical land. He knew that after returning to the Haoqing Sect, he would be able to brew the world's unparalleled spiritual wine - Thousand Flavor Dragon and Phoenix Wine. And the starting point of all this is because he bravely accepted the challenge and successfully awakened his phoenix bloodline.

However, fate always seems to like playing jokes. On a seemingly peaceful forest path, Zhou Xing's footsteps suddenly fell into the air. A strange force enveloped him, and the surrounding scenery began to distort. When he opened his eyes again, he saw a strange and weird forest. The sky was a dark purple, and the air was filled with an unsettling atmosphere. He knew that he was no longer in the original world.

Zhou Xing felt nervous, and he quickly mobilized his Qi to prepare for possible danger. At this moment, a light sound of footsteps came from the depths of the dense forest, and then a woman in a black dress slowly walked out. Her face was beautiful, but her eyes revealed indifference and arrogance. She was the ruler of this nightmare spirit world - Ling Xue.

"Welcome to my world." Ling Xue's voice was like cold spring water, clear and without a trace of temperature. Zhou Xing looked at her warily, knowing that this unexpected journey would bring him unprecedented challenges.

Zhou Xing tightly grasped the hilt of the sword in his hand, and looked at the woman in front of him warily. Ling Xue smiled slightly, with a hint of playfulness and disdain in her smile. She waved her hand gently, and the surrounding trees seemed to come alive, with branches winding and stretching, surrounding Zhou Xing. He had an ominous premonition in his heart, and every inch of land and every leaf here seemed to be emitting a dangerous atmosphere.

"Who are you? Where is this place?" Zhou Xing asked in a deep voice, trying to find clues from Ling Xue's answer.

"I am the master of this world. You can call me Ling Xue." The woman said calmly. Her voice echoed in the forest with an irresistible majesty. "As for where this place is, you don't need to know too much. Now, you only need to understand one thing - you have become my prisoner."

Zhou Xing was startled, but he did not panic. As the chief disciple of Haoqing Sect, he had experienced countless life and death tests and would not be easily frightened by the predicament before him. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner fluctuations, while secretly looking for a chance to escape.

Ling Xue seemed to see through Zhou Xing's thoughts. A sarcastic smile appeared on her lips. "Don't rush to find a way out. The maze here is enough to trap any intruder. However, if you can pass my test, maybe I will consider letting you go."

Zhou Xing frowned, he knew the rules of this game were not simple. He had to stay calm, observe the rules of this new world, and find a way to survive. He nodded slightly, indicating that he accepted the challenge. Seeing this, Ling Xue's eyes flashed with surprise, and then she turned around, her black skirt fluttering in the wind, and her figure gradually disappeared in the dense forest, leaving Zhou Xing alone to face an unknown fate.

Zhou Xing stood in the dense forest, surrounded by silence, only the occasional bird song broke the silence. He knew that this seemingly peaceful forest was hiding countless dangers. He closed his eyes and carefully felt the surrounding atmosphere, trying to discern a safe path. However, when he opened his eyes again, he found that the surrounding scene had changed dramatically.

A group of creatures of various shapes surrounded him from all directions, their eyes flashing green light, revealing ferocity and hunger. The skin of these creatures was of different colors, some were dark purple scales, some were emerald green hair, and their existence itself was a test of Zhou Xing's will.

Zhou Xing gripped the hilt tightly, and the Qi in his body began to surge. He did not retreat, but rushed towards these creatures. As the sword flashed, sharp sword Qi cut through the air and repelled these monsters. However, these creatures seemed endless, and more of the same kind would emerge after each attack.

The battle lasted for an unknown amount of time. Zhou Xing's strength was gradually depleted, and sweat slid down his forehead and dripped onto the soil under his feet. His breathing became rapid, but his eyes remained firm. At this moment, a huge shadow fell from the sky. Its size was much larger than other creatures, and its wings spread out, covering half of the sky. This was a lord-level monster from the world of nightmare elves. Its arrival undoubtedly announced the greatest crisis Zhou Xing was facing.

Zhou Xing gritted his teeth. He knew that escape was not a solution. Only by facing it could he find a chance to survive. He concentrated all his strength and prepared to face this life-and-death contest. However, at this critical moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared beside him and rushed towards the lord-level monster at an astonishing speed. It was a black leopard, and its eyes revealed unique wisdom and power. The appearance of this leopard made Zhou Xing feel a little surprised and puzzled. He didn't know where this new partner came from, but at this moment they had a common enemy. Surrounded by mountains and hidden in the misty valley, there is an ancient sect-Haoqing Sect. Here, the four seasons are like spring, with flowers blooming, streams gurgling, birds singing and flowers fragrant. It is a holy place for cultivation. The disciples in the sect all make spirit wine as their profession. Among them, Zhou Xing is the most outstanding. He is not only the master of spirit wine brewing in the sect, but also a role model in the hearts of all disciples.

Zhou Xing's hands seemed to have magic power, able to turn the most ordinary fruits into delicious wine. His wine was not only a taste enjoyment, but also contained a faint spiritual energy that could help people practice. Therefore, his reputation spread far and wide, and even monks from outside the world came here just to taste a cup of spiritual wine brewed by Zhou Xing himself.

However, despite his fame, Zhou Xing never gets complacent. He always humbly learns new winemaking techniques and constantly explores more mysterious ways of making wine. He has a dream in his heart, which is to brew the legendary "Thousand Flavors Dragon and Phoenix Fruit Wine", a peerless wine that can cleanse the soul and improve cultivation. In order to realize this dream, Zhou Xing decides to embark on a journey to find the legendary Thousand Flavors Dragon and Phoenix Fruit.

Zhou Xing stood in front of the Sutra Library of Haoqing Sect, holding a yellowed parchment scroll in his hand, which recorded various legends about the Thousand Flavors Dragon and Phoenix Fruit. It was said that this magical fruit grew in a forgotten ancient secret place, where there were endless dangers, but also unimaginable opportunities. Zhou Xing took a deep breath and decided to go to that unknown place.

He passed through layers of mountains, crossed turbulent rivers, and finally came to a mysterious place protected by an ancient formation. The air here was filled with an ancient and powerful aura that made people feel awe. Zhou Xing carefully untied the formation's barrier and stepped into this ancient secret realm that only existed in legends.

Zhou Xing was amazed by the scene in the secret realm. There were all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, and rare animals shuttled among them. It was like a fairyland that had not been touched by the world. But he knew that there were countless dangers hidden under these beautiful appearances. He moved forward carefully, and every step was extremely cautious.

As Zhou Xing went deeper into the secret realm, he suddenly felt a powerful force. He looked up and saw a huge phoenix flying in the sky, its feathers gleaming with dazzling light, and every flap of its wings seemed to cause changes in the wind and clouds. This was the guardian beast, the Thousand-Feathered Phoenix, whose eyes were sharp, as if it could see through everything.

Zhou Xing held his breath and tried to minimize his presence. He knew that in the face of such a noble and powerful creature, any disrespect could lead to demise. The Thousand-Feathered Phoenix slowly landed on a huge ancient tree, its eyes full of wisdom staring at Zhou Xing, as if examining his heart.

"Human, why are you here?" A voice sounded in Zhou Xing's heart. It was the voice of the Thousand-Feathered Phoenix. It did not speak with its mouth, but conveyed information directly through telepathy.

Zhou Xing replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am a wine brewer. I came here to find the legendary Thousand Flavor Dragon and Phoenix Fruit."

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The Thousand Feather Phoenix was silent for a moment, and then said: "The Thousand Flavor Dragon and Phoenix Fruit does exist here, but it is not something that anyone can touch. You must prove that you are qualified to obtain it."

As soon as the words fell, the Thousand Feather Phoenix spread its wings and flew high, and the air around it began to fluctuate violently. The clouds in the sky gathered into a huge vortex, and countless lightning jumped in the vortex, forming a spectacular sky storm. This is the power of the Thousand Feather Phoenix, and it wants to use this storm to test Zhou Xing's strength and will.

Zhou Xing knew that he could not avoid this test, so he clenched his fists and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge. The storm swept in, and his figure was swaying in the wind, but his eyes were firm and he had no intention of retreating. This was the test he had to go through to become a true master of spirit wine.

The storm raged across the entire Ancient Secret Realm. Zhou Xing's body was torn apart by the merciless wind, as if he could be sucked into the terrifying vortex in the sky at any time. He tried to stabilize his body, but found that his physical strength was rapidly fading. At this moment, a strange warm current suddenly surged in his body. This power was powerful and familiar, as if some power that had been dormant in the depths of his blood for a long time had been awakened.

"Is this... Phoenix blood?" Zhou Xing was surprised, and felt an unprecedented power filling his body. A golden light flashed in his eyes, and the shadow of a phoenix appeared around his body. With the support of this power, Zhou Xing not only resisted the storm's attack, but also began to fight back.

Seeing this, the Thousand Feather Phoenix's eyes flashed with surprise. It didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary human actually possessed such a rare bloodline. The storm gradually subsided, and the Thousand Feather Phoenix landed in front of Zhou Xing, and their eyes met at this moment.

"You have passed the test." The voice of the Thousand Feather Phoenix sounded again, "Your bloodline proves your purity and tenacity. Now, I will grant you new power."

As the Thousand Feather Phoenix finished its words, a beam of dazzling light shot out from its body and directly into Zhou Xing's body. Zhou Xing felt as if his body had been reshaped, and every cell was cheering. When he opened his eyes again, he found that he had established a wonderful connection with the Thousand Feather Phoenix. It was a deep contract and an indelible trust.

After signing the contract with the Thousand Feather Phoenix, Zhou Xing felt as if he had been reborn. His body was as light as a swallow, his spirit was refreshed, and even his perception became unusually sharp. The Thousand Feather Phoenix led him through the dense forest and mountain streams, and finally came to a mysterious orchard hidden deep in the valley. The sun here was warm but not scorching, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

In the center of the orchard, there stood a huge fruit tree, which was full of colorful fruits, each of which exuded an attractive luster. These were the legendary Thousand Flavor Dragon and Phoenix Fruits, which absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and condensed the natural aura for countless years.

Qianyu Phoenix whispered to Zhou Xing: "These fruits are treasures left over from ancient times. They contain powerful vitality and spirituality. Only those who truly know how to respect nature can pick them."

Zhou Xing nodded, he knew very well how precious this gift was.