Chapter 30 - The Luxurious Cottage

Mortal Realm

Northern Hemisphere...

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The sun had finally retired for the day after finishing its part of the duty and as countless stars appeared in the evening sky, it was finally the moment for the moon to appear and take over the job.

Mount Hua was known as the most dangerous, mysterious, and secluded area in the entire mortal realm. It was surrounded by a deep sea on the east side which was equally dangerous and mysterious. 

Barely any human or demon dared to set foot anywhere closer to this area. But unknown to all the mortals, a huge and beautiful cottage was built on the top of Mount Hua. Enclosed by dazzling waterfalls, snow-covered peaks, tall trees, and wildlife, it was a place that could give intense calmness to one's mind and soul.

There were countless rare and expensive spiritual herbs growing around the cottage. The water of the fountain that was built in the center of the third courtyard was actually filled with the spiritual elixir. 

Spirit beasts roamed through the forest, keeping anyone from stepping near the mountains. 

At the moment, there were two people present in the luxurious cottage. A young boy, who appeared to be seventeen or eighteen years old, could be seen practicing sword art on the terrace of eight courtyard that was facing the vast sea.

His glistening blade stopped in mid-air when suddenly his attention was grabbed by the disturbance in the barrier that was surrounding the cottage and the herb fields around it.

With a click of his fingers, his sword disappeared into thin air before he opened a magical screen to look at the visitor who dared to disturb his master.

"God of Thunder, may I ask what you are doing here at this time of the day?" The young boy asked the Immortal who was standing outside the barrier. 

"Little Phoenix, hurry up and let me in. I'm here to deliver a message to your Master. Those tiny tiger mastiffs that your master has been raising for the past seven hundred years are about to make me their food. I can't hurt them or your master would be angry. So be quick and save me!" The Thunder God spoke hurriedly through the screen.

The young boy shook his head as a soft sigh escaped his lips. He closed the screen and teleported himself outside the ninth courtyard where his Master was currently resting.

"Feng Wu, let him in before my little children really make him their dinner." A low dreamlike voice came from inside the courtyard. 

"Yes, Master!" The Phoenix boy bowed from behind the closed doors before his silhouette disappeared to save the ass of the Thunder God.

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It took barely a minute before the God of Thunder was finally able to step inside the barrier surrounding the cottage. He followed Feng Wu to the terrace of the fourth courtyard where a stone table was set with freshly brewed tea and snacks.

"Ah! Little Phoenix, did your master finally agree to take in a few maids? How come there are already refreshments waiting for my welcome?" asked the God in a hushed tone as he stared at the boy with curious eyes.

The boy sighed as if he was tired of the Thunder God and his nonsense. Just when he was about to open his mouth to reply, his master decided to appear and save him from annoying the Elemental God.

He was wearing dark purple robes with a back see-through outer robe. A purple jade pendant was hanging on his waist which gleamed with a light purple glow surrounding it.

His long black hair was falling freely on his back but the purple strands hidden between the black ones made his hair stand out in a beautiful and eye-catching way.

His black eyes had purple rings surrounding his irises and there was a headprint of purple fire between his eyebrows. The pearl headband that he was wearing enhanced his peerless beauty. He looked like an Immortal God who only existed in the folklore. Though he appeared to be a young man in his early twenties, it was far from his real age.

"Second Uncle, what's the message that my brother has sent for me?" The man in purple robe asked as he took a seat opposite the Thunder God.

"Wu Xie, how long are you going to keep yourself hidden in this secluded place? Sooner or later, you will have to return to the Imperial City of the Hyuang Empire to finish your trial. The three of you succeeded in running away a few years ago when the Empress Dowager sent you all to the borders but now even she's waiting for the return of her three Princes." The God of Thunder started speaking after taking a sip of the refreshing tea.

"I'm aware that the three of you want to return to the Supreme Realm as soon as possible. Now the person for whom you all have been waiting has finally appeared. You should hurry up and return to the Imperial City." 

Wu Xie remained silent for a while as he drank his wine and gazed at the night sky filled with millions of stars and a full moon.

"Who's he? Someone from the Immortal Realm, or maybe from the Demon Realm? He's not a mortal, is he?" It was Feng Wu who asked the questions as he could not contain his curiosity about the mysterious man who was destined to join hands with the three Supreme Gods to help them complete their mission in the mortal realm.

"Silly Phoenix! What made you think that this person is a man. She's a beautiful maiden with unseen powers and identity. I won't spoil much for you but make sure to be prepared to meet this person. Your brothers are waiting for you. And since I've delivered the message, it's time for me to take my leave. Will see His Grace soon." 

The God of Thunder didn't waste a single more second and immediately disappeared from Mount Hua.

"A woman? And that too of unusual identity?" Feng Wu questioned as he turned to look at his master.

Though the purple-robed man appeared to be as calm and collected as usual, being his master's spiritual beast, Feng Wu could tell that his master was also surprised by the discovery.

"Go and make preparations, we will be leaving in the morning!"