Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 1222, The Crimson Dragon and the Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silvain

The Central Sector, also known as the heart of the universe.

Here, rivers of stars swirled toward the center, one after another.

And at the very center stood an enormous tree, vast as a sea.

It was described as ‘vast as a sea’ for one reason only, because this tree was unimaginably massive. Its branches seemed to cradle the stars. Its lush canopy resembled a vast ocean.

Even from the edge of the Central Sector, everyone could see the hazy silhouette of this giant tree at the horizon.

And this… was the Heaven-Connecting Divine Tree, the overseer of the Heavenly Dao, holding up all of Heaven and Earth.

Of course, in the present age, the starry sky seemed no longer in need of such an existence.

Looking from the edge of the Central Sector, one could see majestic figures of all shapes and sizes, resembling Gods and Devils, converging upon the center without any prior agreement, one after another.

Whether guided by ancient legacies or mysterious omens, something was drawing them here.

…

Meanwhile, among those gathered here, few ever spoke.

Whether out of fear of offending the powerful, or out of caution toward the unknown… countless figures remained silent.

Only those who had arrived in small groups occasionally exchanged thoughts through psychic transmission.

“So that’s the Heaven-Connecting Jianmu… truly terrifying. Just its aura alone is suffocating.”

“Do you know who that is? It’s the only being under the stars with power at Tier-7, the Realm of Hegemony.”

“The only one? I wouldn’t be so sure. I heard that in the Western Sector, a Heaven-defying prodigy has appeared… someone whose body has undergone seven evolutions…”

A sudden silence pervaded the surroundings, while many figures exchanged glances.

Then, they all looked toward the figure who had spoken not far away.

It was a familiar face.

“Where did you hear that from? Do you even know what seven evolutions of the body mean? I’d sooner believe there’s someone in the Northern Sector who has shouldered Principle to become a Hegemon than believe someone achieved seven evolutions in physical cultivation,” someone sharply countered, causing everyone’s face to grow slightly solemn.

After all, something like this couldn’t be spoken about carelessly.

If it was true, that was fine.

However, if it turned out to be false, it could disrupt all their previous arrangements.

“It was an Elder of the Dragon Clan from our Eastern Sector who said it,” heaving a sigh, the speaker added, “They say that this individual is a Divine Tree who had attained Dao. He withstood the joint attack of three Imperial Artifacts head-on, and still remained undefeated. And that is really an incredibly terrifying feat… Though we can’t be sure it’s true, we should keep our guard up…”

Hearing all this, the public couldn’t help but fall silent.

Everyone was truly shaken, since if the news about someone attaining Seventh Order in physical cultivation turned out to be true, then it would be nothing short of defying the Heaven.

…

However, before their discussion could conclude…

*Roooar…* Suddenly, a majestic roar resounded across the starry sky..

Looking toward the source, countless powerhouses spotted a Crimson Dragon approaching rapidly from the horizon.

The Crimson Dragon was graceful and regal, like a princess.

Her roar lacked the innate dominance of typical Dragons; instead, it held a purity that words could not describe. It was like someone was whispering in the ear, leaving people mesmerized.

However, in the next moment…

“Is that the Dream Dragon of the Dragon Clan…?”

An alarmed cry reverberated from the crowd, leaving everyone shocked, because when the roar entered their ears, most of their minds had been involuntarily drawn in, leaving them entranced.

If this had happened during battle, they would have been slain in a single instant.

*Hooooo…* Taking deep breaths, countless powerhouses gazed upon the figure surging in from the edge of the starry sky, their eyes filled with indescribable awe.

[As expected of the legendary Dream Dragon, who can travel between dimensions. She is likely not far from stepping into Tier-7.]

However, just as the crowd was about to regain their composure…

*Screeech…* Another cry, no less graceful or powerful than the Dream Dragon’s, suddenly echoed from a more distant part of the starry sky.

“What’s that?” Shocked and astonished, countless powerhouses looked up—only to see seven-colored clouds spreading across the horizon.

Like a huge Elemental Tide sweeping across the galaxy, it enveloped the entire sky.

And within the vast, shimmering clouds, a brilliantly beautiful Seven-Colored Phoenix suddenly unfurled her wings.

*Boooom…* As she flapped her wings, lights of all kinds of hues and colors danced like a grand ballet.

Faintly, the powerhouses caught sight of a breathtakingly beautiful figure slowly descending wearing a radiant crown and a dress woven from seven-colored silk.

“The Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix…” Someone whispered, and the crowd quickly recognized this long-famed existence.

Compared to the low-profile Demon Court of the Western Sector, the fame of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans was far greater. Every move they made drew attention from across the cosmos.

Not to mention, the supreme prodigies they had given birth.

Thus, the Dream Dragon of the Dragon Clan and the Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix of the Phoenix Clan were both widely known.

…

“Hearing stories is nothing like seeing for myself. You truly live up to your reputation…” A soft laugh echoed through the starry sky, accompanied by a voice that was gentle and melodious.

It was the Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix, now transformed into a stunning woman, smiling as she greeted the distant figure approaching.

“I…”

Caught off guard, the Crimson Dragon failed to stop herself from chuckling..

Had it been before, she wouldn’t have cared for the Phoenix’s compliments.

However, ever since she had come into contact with the Supreme Lord of the Demon Court… she had come to realize she was not yet worthy of reverence. At least, not within the current starry sky.

So long as he was present, not a single powerhouse present could breathe easy.

Because he had broken past the ultimate limit. His body has been refined seven times, something unimaginable to the rest of the world.

As he thought about him, the Crimson Dragon instinctively turned her gaze westward.

[Surely… he had arrived as well.]

With that in mind, the Crimson Dragon smiled and asked, “Have you heard of the Divine Tree of the Demon Court in the Western Sector?”

“…”

A moment of silence passed before the elegant woman stepping on colorful clouds gave a slight nod.

“I’ve heard of it…” Then, her tone shifted slightly as she smiled and added, “But… seven refinements of the body… that’s still a bit hard to believe.”

“I find it hard to believe too.”

The Crimson Dragon sighed softly, recalling the jade leaf she once received—Translucent like jade, yet radiating a sharpness that didn’t belong to this starry sky.

That leaf was a token given to her by the Supreme Lord of the Demon Court.

And that lone leaf, the energy flowing within it was enough to prove everything.

However, the Dream Dragon knew that this genius from the Phoenix Clan probably wouldn’t accept it.

After all, the pride of the Phoenix Clan was legendary.

The Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix might have taken the initiative to greet her, that was merely because her strength had earned the Phoenix’s recognition.

As for others, this Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix hadn’t even spared them a glance.