ATG: My genius is almost frightening!

"The hint about needing ambition to pass the third stage was a misdirection. The phoenix, a righteous creature, left these trials as a gift to the Profound Sky Continent, not for the evil or heartless. The third trial uses the practitioner's happiest memories. Before the trial, I hinted that only a strong desire for power would help one pass. Those illusions came from your memories. Even if dedicated, hurting loved ones for strength shows a lack of affection. Such strength would be for personal gain, against the Phoenix's intent." The phoenix spirit said.

"Then, can I get the power of the Phoenix now?" Yun Wuji asked.

"Of course," the phoenix spirit affirmed. "You will receive three gifts: Phoenix blood, Divine Phoenix Pills, and the chance to study the [World Ode of the Phoenix - Fragment]."

"But before that, could you let me see your memories?" the phoenix spirit asked. Although it saw fragments of his memories during the third trial, it still didn't understand the reason for Wuji's strength.

"Memories? Why would you want to see them?" Yun Wuji paused before asking. He had so many secrets and embarrassing memories. No one would easily agree to such a request.

"You have so many secrets that I'm curious about. Don't worry, I'm just a spirit confined to this place. I won't share them with anyone," the phoenix spirit added. "If there's something you don't want me to see, as long as you will it, I won't be able to access it."

"Very well, you can," Yun Wuji pondered for a while before agreeing.

The phoenix spirit's golden eyes flashed, and Wuji felt something invading his mind. The phoenix watched memories from when he first gained consciousness. It was shocked—being conscious from his mother's womb was one thing, but being conscious from when he was still in his father's balls was something unheard of, even as a metaphor.

'What the fuck?!' As the phoenix spirit continued to watch his memories its golden eyes widened from shock. The pure divine phoenix, who had never uttered a profanity in its entire life, let out a curse. 'This kid is outrageous. How can someone like him exist?'

'Profound veins with 78 entrances? This has never existed before and should never exist. It violates the laws of the universe.'

It's like seeing negative mass, blazing water, an illuminating darkness, or a pregnant man.

This doesn't make any sense at all!

'Impossible! How can this be possible?' However, soon it witnessed something even more shocking!

To think that the fate of the primal chaos is like this!

"Young human, in my long life, I have never been so shocked," the phoenix spirit said solemnly after witnessing his memories.

"That's to be expected. If I were someone else and saw my memories, I would have doubted the meaning of life," Yun Wuji nodded.

"Your existence defies the laws of this universe, and you possess inconceivable talent along with a Heavenly Treasure. Yet, you also bear a heavy responsibility," the phoenix spirit said, its eyes narrowing.

"..." Yun Wuji keep silent.

"I originally planned to bestow upon you a single drop of Phoenix blood, but after seeing your memories, I've changed my mind. I will give you everything I have. Hopefully, this will aid you in your future missions. This gift will grant you the ability to withstand fire like the phoenix, and master fire-attribute profound arts with extraordinary speed—yielding twice the results in half the time. Your fire-based skills will be more potent than ever, especially the Phoenix Fire Skill," reverberated the voice of the Phoenix spirit in his mind.

The phoenix spirit's golden eyes flashed, momentarily turning the dark world golden. Suddenly, a spot of golden light emerged from the illusionary space. It shot directly between Yun Wuji's eyebrows and then sank in.

Nine small drops of the Phoenix's blood entered his veins, igniting like clusters of frenzied flames spreading through his bloodstream. His blood began to burn as well. Yun Wuji willed his profound energy to suppress the Phoenix blood, gradually integrating it into his blood. Over time, his bloodstream grew warmer as the nine drops of Phoenix blood shrank in size, eventually disappearing into Yun Wuji's veins.

"As expected, you've successfully fused with the nine drops of Phoenix blood in such a short time. Now, I'll give you this Divine Phoenix Pill and the fragment of the [World Ode of the Phoenix]," the phoenix spirit declared.

The golden eyes flashed again, and two spots of light descended from the skies. What fell in front of Yun Wuji was a white-colored jade bottle and a fragment of white jade.

"Inside the white-colored jade bottle is precisely the Divine Phoenix Pill. It can significantly enhance your control over fire energy, although it won't affect your profound strength much, which is already high," explained the phoenix spirit.

"The fragment of the [World Ode of the Phoenix] is inscribed on this jade stone. Together with the [Vermillion Bird's Consoling Spirit Song] and the [Golden Crow's Record of the Burning World], they are known as the Three Great World Scorching Heavenly Books, each possessing immense power capable of burning the heavens. The Phoenix left behind the first six stages of the [World Ode of the Phoenix] that year. However, the [World Ode of the Phoenix] is incomplete..."

The phoenix spirit explained what happened a long time ago. The Spirit in the Divine Phoenix Empire betrayed the will of the Phoenix and tried to destroy this Phoenix and this trial ground, wanting to have the entire continent to itself, and during the fight, the jade recording the [World Ode of the Phoenix] was damaged.

"So you're saying, the first four stages of the [World Ode of the Phoenix] are located at the Divine Phoenix Empire's trial grounds?" Yun Wuji asked.

"No! The first four stages of the [World Ode of the Phoenix] are not at the Divine Phoenix Empire's trial grounds; they're held by the Divine Phoenix Sect. The phoenix spirit there altered the trial ground rules, making it exclusive to the sect's disciples."

"So that's how it is," Yun Wuji said without much pity. His goal was the phoenix bloodline, not the [World Ode of the Phoenix]. If he needed it, he could always visit the Divine Phoenix Empire and 'borrow' it.

"I have one last thing to tell you. If you go to the Divine Phoenix Empire in the future, they may attempt to attack you. However, with your strength, you won't be in danger as long as you're not careless."

"I don't seek trouble, but if they're blind enough, I don't mind crushing them," Wuji laughed disdainfully.

He sat on the floor and took the Divine Phoenix Pellet out of the jade bottle. The Divine Phoenix Pellet's entire color was as red as blood and scorching hot. He directly swallowed the pill.

Suddenly, crimson flames engulfed Yun Wuji, rising over three meters high and wrapping around his entire body, he became hot like fire was burning inside his body.

After a while, he opened his eyes, and the process of refining the pill didn't last longer than 20 minutes. He examined his body and felt that his control over fire had indeed increased and his affinity as well.

While still seated, Yun Wuji picked up the jade inscribed with the [World Ode of the Phoenix].

Born with special profound veins that granted him great strength, he could fight opponents with much higher cultivation. But that wasn't all—his veins bestowed upon him an astonishing talent for comprehension, and most importantly, they transcended all restrictions and rules.

Meaning, that he can cultivate even something as profound as the law of nothingness, which only someone with a sacred body can.

That's why he named his veins the Unfettered Veins.

He only needed 15 minutes to comprehend the fifth and sixth stages of the [World Ode of the Phoenix].

The phoenix's spirit watched everything silently, it wasn't surprised because it already saw what he was capable of doing. 

"Phoenix spirit, thank you for your help," Yun Wuji said as he stood up. "I'll be taking my leave now."

"Very well, young human. You are shouldering the fate of the whole universe. I hope I can live to witness your victorious return," the phoenix said, its golden eyes flashing as Yun Wuji was sent away from the trial.