The Scarlet Phoenix Realm blazed with eternal sunset colors, its skies painted in shades of crimson and gold that reflected the realm's specialization in fire cultivation techniques. Phoenix-flame formations powered floating cities that drifted through atmospheric fire currents, while phoenix-blessed cultivators demonstrated flying techniques that left trails of spiritual flame across the perpetual twilight.
Wei Liang observed the realm's fire-based architecture with predatory interest, his Constellation Devourer body automatically analyzing the ambient qi patterns for optimal absorption strategies. The realm's foundational energy carried phoenix bloodline traces that suggested high-value harvesting opportunities.
Fire cultivation specialized to divine beast integration, he noted as they approached the central city of Eternal Flame. Phoenix bloodline techniques that operate through rebirth principles rather than simple flame manipulation. Perfect additions to my stellar constellation.
Zhang Wuji consulted his research materials about Scarlet Phoenix Realm cultivation traditions. "According to ancient records, this realm's masters achieve constitutional integration with phoenix fire that grants literal rebirth abilities. Death becomes temporary inconvenience rather than final endpoint."
Rebirth techniques, Wei Liang thought with cosmic amusement. They assume resurrection protects against conceptual consumption. The Constellation Devourer's gravitational absorption operates on essential principles that transcend physical death entirely.
Their entry into Eternal Flame attracted immediate attention from local cultivators whose phoenix-enhanced senses detected Wei Liang's unusual energy signature. His Constellation Devourer aura created subtle spatial distortions that made precise power assessment impossible, suggesting cultivation that operated beyond traditional measurement systems.
Curious observers gathering, Wei Liang noted as their passage through the city's fire-crystal streets drew increasing crowds. Perfect opportunity to establish reputation through appropriate demonstration.
Zhang Wuji had located the Restaurant of Immortal Flavors, Eternal Flame's most prestigious establishment where phoenix-fire cuisine provided cultivation benefits for diners with appropriate bloodline heritage. "Senior Wei, this establishment caters to the realm's cultivation elite. Their private dining rooms offer discrete meeting spaces for sensitive business."
Ideal hunting ground, Wei Liang concluded. Wealthy cultivation elite gathering in confined spaces for leisurely consumption. The Restaurant of Immortal Flavors will provide concentrated target selection.
Their entrance into the restaurant's main hall created immediate stir among the wealthy clientele, many of whom possessed phoenix bloodline techniques that responded to the cosmic predator presence with instinctive alarm. However, curiosity overcame caution as they observed the stranger whose aura suggested power beyond normal Soul Transformation levels.
High-value targets throughout the establishment, Wei Liang assessed, his enhanced perception cataloging phoenix bloodline signatures and fire cultivation achievements among the dining elite. Each table represents years of accumulated technique mastery waiting for harvesting.
Their peaceful observation was interrupted when commotion erupted at the restaurant's most exclusive dining area. A young man in elaborately embroidered phoenix robes was berating servers over perceived inadequacies in the spiritual fire temperature of his phoenix-heart soup.
"Incompetent insects!" the young master declared, his phoenix bloodline aura pressing down on trembling staff members. "Do you not recognize the insignia of the Divine Phoenix Sect? I am Feng Xuanming, heir to phoenix rebirth techniques that have achieved legendary status across seven realms! This temperature insult demands blood compensation!"
Another entitled young master, Wei Liang observed with predatory satisfaction. Divine Phoenix Sect suggests high-level bloodline inheritance combined with fire cultivation mastery. Valuable target for constellation expansion.
Feng Xuanming's cultivation showed distinctive signatures of advanced phoenix integration enhanced by what appeared to be multiple rebirth cycles. His spiritual presence created atmospheric fire effects that influenced the restaurant's ambient temperature, suggesting capabilities that exceeded normal Nascent Soul limitations.
Interesting development, Wei Liang concluded. Phoenix rebirth techniques that have achieved multiple death-transcendence cycles. His accumulated experience spans several lifetimes of cultivation advancement.
The situation escalated when other diners began expressing annoyance at the disruption, their own prestigious backgrounds making them unwilling to tolerate extended disturbance during expensive meals.
"Young Master Feng," an elderly cultivator said diplomatically, his own phoenix bloodline creating respectful flame patterns, "perhaps the matter could be resolved more quietly? The Restaurant of Immortal Flavors' atmosphere deserves preservation."
Feng Xuanming turned toward the speaker with obvious fury, his phoenix bloodline techniques causing visible flame manifestations as spiritual pressure increased. "You dare lecture the heir of Divine Phoenix rebirth mastery about proper behavior? My bloodline carries the mandate of the Immortal Phoenix itself! Show appropriate respect or experience the consequences across multiple death cycles!"
Perfect provocation opportunity, Wei Liang realized, rising from his table with casual confidence. Public challenge from established phoenix nobility will provide excellent demonstration of cosmic absorption capabilities.
"Young Master Feng's devotion to temperature precision reflects admirable dedication to culinary excellence," Wei Liang said politely, offering a respectful bow. "However, perhaps such passionate commitment to flavor perfection could be expressed more quietly? The other diners might appreciate peaceful enjoyment of their phoenix-fire cuisine."
Feng Xuanming's attention focused on Wei Liang with immediate hostility, his enhanced senses detecting late-stage Soul Transformation cultivation with cosmic undertones that made power assessment extremely difficult.
"Another insect presuming to lecture his betters about proper behavior," Feng Xuanming sneered, his phoenix bloodline techniques causing his appearance to take on literal flame characteristics. "Since you're so concerned with peaceful dining, perhaps you'd prefer to discuss refinement outside where your ashes won't contaminate the restaurant's spiritual fire formations?"
Exactly the response I anticipated, Wei Liang thought, his stellar constellation beginning to resonate with feeding anticipation. Young masters remain remarkably predictable despite bloodline enhancement.
"Young Master Feng's consideration for the establishment's cleanliness is most thoughtful," Wei Liang replied smoothly. "However, I was hoping to observe the legendary phoenix rebirth techniques in their original environment. Such demonstrations are invaluable for research purposes."
The casual dismissal combined with academic interest sent Feng Xuanming into predictable fury. His phoenix bloodline techniques activated fully, transforming his human appearance into something that embodied archetypal rebirth fire. Wings of pure phoenix flame emerged from his back, while his eyes became miniature suns that radiated heat sufficient to melt spiritual metals.
Divine Phoenix Avatar - Immortal Rebirth Manifestation!
Feng Xuanming's attack filled the restaurant with fire that transcended normal flame principles, his technique creating phoenix-fire that consumed spiritual energy rather than physical matter. The method was genuinely impressive, representing centuries of bloodline refinement enhanced by multiple rebirth cycle experiences.
Wei Liang stood motionless in the center of the devastating phoenix assault, his Constellation Devourer body automatically absorbing the spiritual fire through gravitational feeding principles. When the attack concluded, he examined the restaurant's undamaged phoenix-fire formations with mild appreciation.
"The rebirth technique integration was quite remarkable," he commented conversationally. "The multiple death-cycle experience provided interesting complexity variations. However, I believe more direct examination would be valuable for research purposes."
Constellation Devourer Technique - Stellar Absorption: Phoenix Integration!
Wei Liang's cosmic feeding field activated with specific modifications for bloodline harvesting, drawing Feng Xuanming's phoenix heritage directly into his internal constellation. The Divine Phoenix Sect's accumulated mastery began flowing like streams of liquid fire into Wei Liang's growing stellar collection.
"Impossible!" Feng Xuanming gasped as his rebirth abilities proved useless against conceptual consumption. "My phoenix bloodline grants immortality through flame! Death cannot claim what has transcended mortality itself!"
"Death can claim anything," Wei Liang replied simply, his cosmic eyes reflecting new phoenix-fire stars being born within his constellation. "Even immortality becomes fuel when properly harvested."
As Feng Xuanming's essence joined Wei Liang's stellar collection, the restaurant's other patrons finally understood they were witnessing predation that operated beyond normal cultivation principles. However, their attempts at escape proved futile as the Constellation Devourer's feeding field expanded to encompass the entire establishment.
Efficient local harvesting, Wei Liang concluded as the Restaurant of Immortal Flavors was systematically cleansed of phoenix bloodline techniques. Each absorbed cultivation tradition becomes another star in my constellation, their combined radiance approaching critical density for the next demonic body advancement.