Chapter 1208: No Resistance to Pampering

Lin Lang, the clone, clenched his fists tightly, his golden eyes widened, and his rough voice, with a hint of the high-pitched quality unique to monkey demons, roared as he pounded his chest: "Who said I, Old Sun, am ugly? Don't talk nonsense, or you'll get a beating from my staff!"

After saying that, he imitated Sun Wukong's posture, bending over and arching his back, one hand as if holding a staff, and the other hand scratching his cheek. His fierce appearance and slightly comical movements instantly made everyone laugh.

"Hahaha..." Han Zaiyin laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, clutching her stomach and squatting on the ground. "That tone, that movement, it's exactly like Sun Wukong!"

Zhou Mengyao smiled, her eyes crinkling, and even the tear stains at the corners of her eyes faded a bit: "It's so similar, you even copied that unreasonable attitude!"

Ma Yili smiled and nodded in agreement: "With that shout, not only would the guards of the Peach Garden be convinced that it was really Sun Wukong who had arrived!"

Lin Lang suppressed a laugh and instructed his clone, "Go, take a casual stroll around the Peach Garden, deliberately let the guards catch a glimpse of you, don't linger in battle, just lure them after a while and then slip away, and the mission will be complete."

"I, Old Sun, understand!" The clone grinned, revealing sharp canines, and turned to dart into the depths of the peach grove. Its steps were as light as a monkey's, and its coarse mane left a trail of afterimages in the forest.

Lin Lang didn't linger any longer. He put his arms around Han Zaiyin and Zhou Mengyao's waists respectively, and extended his other hand to Ma Yili: "Let's go, my dear consort, we should leave now."

Ma Yili quickly grasped his hand, and the three of them huddled close to Lin Lang.

Before leaving, Zhou Mengyao looked back at the peach orchard shrouded in mist and laden with celestial fruits, her eyes filled with longing: "This is truly a wonderful place. If we have the chance in the future, can we come back to the Celestial Realm again to broaden our horizons?"

Lin Lang originally planned to travel back to the modern era, but after hearing that Zhou Mengyao hadn't had enough fun, he temporarily changed the coordinates of his time travel.

He triggered the [Space-Time Global Teleport] skill again, a faint golden light appeared at his fingertips, and subtle ripples appeared in the space around him. A transparent light curtain enveloped the four of them.

As Lin Lang thought this, the light screen instantly contracted, and the figures of the group vanished into thin air behind the spirit vines, leaving only fallen petals scattered on the ground and the faint cries of heavenly soldiers in the distance: "Oh no! A demon monkey has broken in and is stealing peaches!"

"call out……"

The pale golden halo dissipated like shattered sunset clouds. Just as the family of four regained their footing, a refreshing scent of grass and trees filled their nostrils.

As soon as Zhou Mengyao, Han Zaiyin, and Ma Yili opened their eyes, they all held their breath, stunned by the fantastical and otherworldly scene before them.

Beneath our feet lies a soft, velvety green carpet, while exotic flowers and rare herbs stretch to the horizon across the mountains and plains.

Crimson Ganoderma lucidum climbs the cliff face, its petals glistening with morning dew, refracting a rainbow of colors.

The cascading wisteria hangs like a waterfall in the valley, with palm-sized colorful butterflies fluttering among the flower spikes, their wings scattering tiny fluorescent fragments as they flap.

There are also jade trees with branches I've never seen before, their branches adorned with glistening jade fruits that tinkle in the wind, like celestial music passing through the forest.

"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Han Jae-in raised her hand to cover her lips, her voice trembling with shock.

Ma Yili exclaimed, "Is this paradise?"

Lin Lang looked down at the Weak Water Abyss that surrounded the mountain. It was 240 feet deep and had no buoyancy, so no one could cross it.

Outside, there is a volcano with fierce flames, which looks very spectacular.

Lin Lang was completely overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery before him and said with a touch of excitement, "This is the legendary Kunlun Mountain, the source of all mountain ranges in the world, the ancestor of all mountains."

Zhou Mengyao exclaimed in exaggerated surprise, "My God! I've read the records in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Kunlun Hill is the capital of the Heavenly Emperor on earth, which is ruled by the god Lu Wu. He has a tiger's body, nine tails, a human face, and tiger claws."

"Here you'll find man-eating earthworms, the Qin Yuan that kills birds and beasts with its sting, and other strange birds and beasts, as well as exotic flowers, rare herbs, and divine trees!"

Upon hearing this, Han Zaiyin exclaimed incredulously, "Honey, we've learned so much from you again!"

Ma Yili chuckled and said, "If I told others that I had been to Kunlun Mountain and eaten the peaches of immortality, they would definitely think I was crazy."

In the distance, atop the main peak of Kunlun Hill, three towering Kunlun sacred trees stand lush and verdant, their golden leaves shimmering with a warm luster in the morning light.

Legend has it that the Kunlun Divine Tree is a ladder between heaven and earth. It grows in the millennia-old ice layer deep in the Kunlun Mountains, with its roots at the top and its trunk at the bottom. It only grows an inch every hundred years and will not wither even after being cut down.

On a branch of a phoenix tree in the mountains, nestled among the clouds, a phoenix rests with its wings folded. Its tail feathers, like burning flames, are adorned with starlight. Occasionally, it raises its head and lets out a clear cry that pierces the clouds, instantly dispelling most of the gloom in one's heart.

At the foot of the mountain, a clear stream meanders, its water so clear that the bottom is visible, and the pebbles at the bottom gleam with a jade-like luster.

Several pure white deer were drinking water, their antlers forked and entwined with pale purple herbs.

When they raise their eyes, their pupils are as clear as glass. They are not frightened when they see strangers, but simply take a few steps back and continue to lick the stream water. Their posture is as elegant as that of a mythical beast in a painting.

Zhou Mengyao was moved by the magnificent spiritual energy and exquisite beauty of the world.

She reached out to touch a plant beside her that was blooming with blue-purple flowers. The petals trembled slightly, and a wisp of pale blue spiritual energy swirled around her fingertips, warm and comforting, dispelling all the gloom hidden in her heart and making her feel incredibly healed.

"Honey, is that the legendary phoenix?" Ma Yili pointed, her voice filled with disbelief and amazement.

Lin Lang replied, "That's right, this is a little phoenix fairy, still in her childhood. You can see that she has a very high level of spirituality, and she is very sincere and kind in character and nature."

"Wow, this is actually a pure and kind little phoenix girl!" Han Zaiyin covered her mouth and chuckled.

Lin Lang continued, "The phoenix will not perch on anything but the parasol tree, will not eat anything but bamboo seeds, and will not drink anything but sweet spring water. This high requirement for its habitat and diet is also a way for it to filter out the mundane world and maintain its own divine spirit."

Ma Yili asked curiously, "Honey, when will this little phoenix be able to transform into human form?"

Lin Lang replied according to the system prompt: "For a phoenix to transform into human form, it must meet several conditions. For example, when it reaches the age of 300 and becomes an adult, its magical power will disappear for a short period of one year. At this time, it will have the ability to transform into human form, making it easier to blend in with mortals and cultivate."

"After a phoenix reaches a certain level of cultivation, it can also transform into human form. For example, when it reaches the level of a Great Demon King, or when its strength is comparable to that of a human cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage, it can stably transform into human form."

"Furthermore, there is a treasure passed down by the Phoenix Clan called the Transformation Pearl. Possessing this treasure allows one to break through the limitations of form and transform into human form at any time."

"But Transformation Beads are extremely rare. Only high-ranking phoenixes that are connected to the heavens and respond to the earth's spirits have the chance to possess Transformation Beads."

After hearing this, Zhou Mengyao asked curiously, "Do phoenixes also have different ranks?"

Lin Lang patiently replied, "Of course there are. Although there is no unified standard for the rank of phoenixes, they can be divided into higher and lower ranks based on their divine status, symbolic meaning, and rarity."

"For example, the top-tier phoenix, Yuanfeng, symbolizes nobility and has an extremely high divine status."

"They are the ancestors of the Phoenix Clan, born from the primordial elements after the creation of the world. They were the giants of life at the beginning of chaos, and their status was above all the descendants of the Phoenix."

"There is also the Yuanchu, a mythical bird of noble character. It also gave birth to nine phoenix chicks and is an important breeder of the phoenix clan, with a status above that of ordinary phoenixes."

"And the noble phoenix and blue luan that accompany the Queen Mother of the West."

"A phoenix of light possessing the ultimate flames of light, capable of purifying the power of darkness."

"There is another type of phoenix with an extremely long lifespan and a weak heavenly tribulation, called the Black-headed Longevity Phoenix. In the phoenix world, it is as rare as the 'wild Yangtze River baiji dolphin'. It is also a rare and high-level species among phoenixes."

After hearing this, Zhou Mengyao said with admiration, "Honey, you know so much as an appraiser."

Lin Lang reached out and pinched Zhou Mengyao's cheek, saying with eyes full of affection, "It's no use knowing so much, knowing you is enough."

"Hehe..." Zhou Mengyao smiled sweetly.

Han Zaiyin shook Lin Lang's arm, coaxing him for attention, and said, "What about me?"

Lin Lang looked at the stunning Han Zaiyin and replied affectionately, "How could I leave you out? I understand you! I understand you!"

“What about me?” Ma Yili also stepped forward, snuggling into Lin Lang’s arms and acting coquettishly.

Lin Lang smiled helplessly yet affectionately and replied, "I understand, I understand, all three of my beloved concubines are my precious treasures!"

Ma Yili, Han Zaiyin, and Zhou Mengyao exchanged smiles, as they were all classmates in high school and their family relationships were very harmonious after becoming members of Lin Lang's harem.

Lin Lang embraced his three concubines on either side, looked up at the phoenix and sycamore trees in the clouds, and a smile slowly crept onto his lips.

Han Jae-in's gaze was suddenly drawn to a valley not far away—there stood a solitary ancient sand pear tree, its trunk so thick that it would take seven or eight people to encircle it, its bark a dark brown color, covered with ancient patterns.

The leaves on the branches were an unusual golden color, with a faint glow flowing between the veins, and yellow flowers were in full bloom.

Hidden among the branches and leaves, hang a dozen or so fist-sized fruits, all red with a soft crimson glow. The skin has faint star-like patterns flowing across it, and a refreshing fragrance can be smelled from afar.

“Honey, look what kind of tree that is! Its fruit is so peculiar.” Han Jae-in pointed.

"That's the legendary Sand Pear Tree. Its fruit can carry you across oceans and prevent you from drowning when you eat it." Lin Lang led his three concubines closer slowly.

Ma Yili exclaimed in surprise, "Not drowning when exposed to water? That means after eating the fruit of the Divine Tree of Sandalwood, one can control water?"

"That's right, isn't it amazing?" Lin Lang said with a smile.

Ma Yili smiled sweetly, her eyes narrowed, revealing two adorable little tiger teeth: "I want to eat it! These bright red, glowing crabapples must be so delicious, right?"

Lin Lang said indulgently, "You little glutton, you just ate the Immortal Peach of Immortality, and now you're eyeing the Immortal Sandalwood Fruit."

"Honey, I want to eat the Sandalwood Fairy Fruit too." Han Zaiyin licked her lips, her mouth watering.

Lin Lang replied indulgently, "Alright, alright, then let's pick a few sand crabapple fruits for you little foodies to try."

"That's great, hehe..." Han Zaiyin's voice was full of joy.

As Zhou Mengyao approached the ancient crabapple tree, she gently inhaled the fragrance of the fruit hanging from the branches. The unique aroma filled her nostrils, and she felt as if her internal organs had been cleansed and made clear.

"Wow, this legendary Sand Tang Immortal Fruit smells so good, so sweet and fragrant, just smelling it makes my mouth water!" Zhou Mengyao's mouth watered as well.