Chapter 29

In front of Xiao Yun, the vortex of qi resembled a deep black hole, connecting to the Netherworld Furnace, emitting a terrifying aura fluctuation.

Even a powerhouse like the Heaven Devouring Sparrow showed a change in expression at the sight.

However, before the Heaven Devouring Sparrow could think more, the Heaven Devouring Tower sensed something and emitted a pattern of light, making the vortex even stronger. At the end of the vortex, a virtual image of the Heaven Devouring Tower appeared and pressed down on the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

Though it was just a virtual image, it was enormous, like a real tower pressing down, with an endless black hole at its base, as if it could devour the heavens and the earth.

"Is this the Heaven Devouring Tower?" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow was shocked and involuntarily exclaimed. Before it could react, the giant tower pressed it down, and a pattern of light fell, completely binding it.

Whoosh!

Immediately after, the giant tower's virtual image dissipated and entered Xiao Yun's dantian through the vortex in front of him.

Then the entire vortex also subsided, and the Heaven Devouring Sparrow was sucked into the Heaven Devouring Tower.

"Finally, I've subdued this guy." Xiao Yun finally let out a sigh of relief and focused his mind on the Heaven Devouring Tower.

The Heaven Devouring Tower in his dantian emitted a dark light, radiating a vast aura fluctuation. When his mind sensed it, he felt as if he was about to sink into an endless abyss. Fortunately, Xiao Yun had fused with that drop of essence blood and cultivated the Heaven Devouring God-Slaying Technique.

Therefore, when his mind sensed it, it penetrated without any hindrance.

It was an endless black abyss, with no end in sight, like a hell. Inside, black patterns flowed, binding the spirit of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow. Faintly, one could see that these patterns were like devouring vortices, refining the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

"Can the Heaven Devouring God-Slaying Technique really devour the primordial spirits of world-class powerhouses?" Xiao Yun was secretly alarmed. Although the Heaven Devouring Sparrow's physical body was gone, its aura still revealed its immense strength.

Under the devouring of the black patterns, the already weakened spirit of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow became even weaker.

"Is this really the Heaven Devouring Tower?" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow was greatly alarmed and exclaimed.

"This Heaven Devouring Sparrow also knows about the Heaven Devouring Tower?" Xiao Yun was shocked and became more curious about the Heaven Devouring Sparrow and the Heaven Devouring Tower. It seemed that the Heaven Devouring Tower had a significant background and was known to many people.

"Hmph, the Heaven Devouring Tower hasn't awakened yet, so it's far from enough to devour me." After a brief shock, the Heaven Devouring Sparrow quickly regained its cold demeanor. Its eyes were bloodshot with madness, and when it opened its beak, a vortex of fire appeared.

This vortex seemed to connect heaven and earth, capable of devouring the heavens and the earth, and it devoured the black patterns in return.

At the same time, firelight emerged around the Heaven Devouring Sparrow, forming small vortices to resist the black patterns' devouring.

In the deep, dark space of the Heaven Devouring Tower, a black and a red light continuously entangled and devoured each other.

Xiao Yun's mind sank into the tower and could see everything. Seeing this, he couldn't help but frown.

If this continued, the Heaven Devouring Sparrow might break free.

"No, I can't let this Heaven Devouring Sparrow out." Xiao Yun's mind moved, trying to communicate with the Heaven Devouring Tower.

Buzz!

Under Xiao Yun's mental communication, the Heaven Devouring Tower trembled and established a connection with him.

Vaguely, Xiao Yun felt that he could control everything here.

At the same time, the patterns inside the Heaven Devouring Tower merged into his mind, becoming part of him.

"Suppress!" Xiao Yun's mind moved, controlling the runes on the Heaven Devouring Tower to press down on the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

Under Xiao Yun's mental control, the Heaven Devouring Tower emitted a dark light, as if a pattern was activated, and it descended like a sky curtain, the dark patterns forming a giant net, completely sealing the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

Immediately, the red light emitted by the Heaven Devouring Sparrow diminished, and its aura weakened visibly.

"No... kid, let's talk this out." Under the pressure of the pattern, the Heaven Devouring Sparrow panicked and begged for mercy.

"Talk this out?" Xiao Yun smiled faintly, "You were just trying to kill me. What else is there to talk about? I won't let a tiger back into the mountain. Killing you now will allow me to absorb your soul power and strengthen my mind. Why should I let you live?"

After saying that, he began to control the light patterns to devour the spirit of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

The physical body of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow was already gone, and it now existed as a spiritual entity.

Not only itself, but the fire was also a manifestation of its spiritual body. Every bit absorbed made Xiao Yun feel his soul growing stronger. Vaguely, the God-Slaying Technique seemed about to break through, and in time, he could condense a substantial attack with his soul power.

This way, even Fang Rui could be easily eliminated.

"Don't do this, we're both civilized people. Let's not resort to violence," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow looked gloomy, clearly not expecting this young man to be so decisive. It then smiled apologetically.

Seeing the once mighty Heaven Devouring Sparrow, which dared to devour thunder, now reduced to such a slippery figure, Xiao Yun rolled his eyes. He had once thought the Heaven Devouring Sparrow was an untouchable world-class expert.

"I have no ties with you," Xiao Yun glanced at the Heaven Devouring Sparrow, not feeling any sympathy, and said coldly, "Prepare to die. Why should I let you live after you tried to kill me without a word?"

After saying that, he continued to refine the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

"Damn!" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow suddenly swore, "Kid, it was you who ruined my plans, okay?"

"But you didn't have to kill me!" Xiao Yun muttered, "Besides, it wasn't my intention."

At that time, it was indeed the martial soul that acted on its own, even surprising Xiao Yun.

"Ah, kid, consider it fate. If you spare my life, I can tell you a great secret," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow sighed, realizing that the young man wasn't easy to deceive, and said mysteriously.

"A great secret?" Xiao Yun was slightly interested, "What secret?"

He temporarily stopped refining the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

"This secret is related to you," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said mysteriously.

"Related to me?" Xiao Yun was skeptical, feeling that the bird was trying to deceive him.

"Yes," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow nodded seriously, "Do you know why that little girl crossed the Heavenly Capital Domain to find me?"

"That woman in white?" Xiao Yun was curious, "Why?"

He had vaguely heard that the woman was from the Heavenly Capital Domain.

Now, it seemed that the matter was not so simple.

Perhaps this bird had a big secret.

"That's because my lineage, the Heaven Devouring Sparrow, knows a great secret and has been targeted by some superpowers in the Heavenly Capital Domain," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said, "A few years ago, I was ambushed and nearly died. I barely escaped from the Heavenly Capital Domain to this barren land."

"After years of cultivation, I gradually recovered some strength, but then this woman destroyed my physical body," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow recounted a past event, captivating Xiao Yun. Vaguely, it seemed like a great secret was being revealed.

Judging by the extraordinary display during the Heaven Devouring Sparrow's tribulation, its words seemed to have some truth.

"I hate it!" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow howled to the sky, "I thought I could gradually recover my strength and return to the Heavenly Capital Domain, but I fell into a low again. Even worse, when I was about to devour that Fire Spirit, you interfered."

"Eh, you are quite pitiful," Xiao Yun nodded, but soon his mind moved, sensing something was off, "Hey, Red Bird, I'm not here to listen to your complaints. You haven't told me the secret you know yet."

"Unfeeling guy," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow rolled its eyes and then said solemnly, "Where did you get this tower?"

"From my father," Xiao Yun said.

"What! From your father?" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow was shocked, "Who is your father? How could he possess this tower?"

"Now it's my turn to ask you," Xiao Yun said sternly.

But in his heart, he was in turmoil. The tone of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow suggested that the Heaven Devouring Tower was extraordinary. How did his father obtain this treasure?

Although curious, Xiao Yun didn't reveal more. He wouldn't expose all his secrets.

"Alright," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow sighed, "I'll tell you. My ancestor knew of a divine trace where the Heaven Devouring Supreme left a legacy. Whoever obtains it will dominate this world, unmatched."

"The legacy of the Heaven Devouring Supreme?" Xiao Yun's heart moved.

"Yes," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said, "Your tower is the Heaven Devouring Tower, with devouring power, similar to a divine artifact left by the Heaven Devouring Supreme."

"What! My tower is a divine artifact left by the Heaven Devouring Supreme?" Xiao Yun was surprised, "How is that possible?"

"I'm puzzled too. Perhaps your tower is just a replica," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow muttered, "Otherwise, the real Heaven Devouring Tower wouldn't be so simple. It's a supreme divine artifact that even the strongest would covet, willing to tear their faces for it."

"A replica?" Xiao Yun muttered, still feeling uneasy.

"Even a replica is extraordinary. Whoever possesses this tower must have received another legacy from the Heaven Devouring Supreme," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said.

"Who is your father, kid?"

"That's none of your business," Xiao Yun said coldly, "Do you really know the location of the Heaven Devouring Supreme's legacy?"

"Of course," the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said, "Otherwise, why would I be pursued to this point?"

Xiao Yun pondered, unsure whether to believe the Heaven Devouring Sparrow.

"Kid, can you let me go now?" the Heaven Devouring Sparrow asked.

"Not yet," Xiao Yun thought for a moment.

"What!" The Heaven Devouring Sparrow was furious, "Damn, I revealed such a big secret, and you go back on your word?"

"You told me a secret, but did it benefit me in any way?" Xiao Yun said coldly, "Releasing you would just mean I heard a story. What use is that? Who will I cry to when you're gone? A great secret?"

Xiao Yun was speechless.

The Heaven Devouring Sparrow seemed to tell him a secret, but it had no substantial content.

The Heaven Devouring Sparrow was just trying to deceive him.

"What do you want then?" the Heaven Devouring Sparrow said with a dark face.

"I think this: you stay here, and when I go to the Heavenly Capital Domain and find the Supreme's legacy, I'll release you. How about that?" Xiao Yun smiled, thinking this way, he wouldn't be afraid of being deceived, and it would also be a good opportunity.