Xu Chen and Qingyin returned to the Star Palace and took out the old golden phoenix.

"Xu Chen, is this a heavenly treasure?" Qingyin asked eagerly.

"Qingyin, I have a doubt. Do you not feel satisfied with just having me?" Xu Chen played with the phoenix.

"Huh?" Qingyin blushed and asked, "What do you mean? I am content as long as I am with you! But now, I am suffering from a backlash..."

"Why is it always you who suffers such backlash? You should know that one's fate is determined by their own will. Isn't it because your will is not firm enough?" Xu Chen questioned.

"Why are you saying this? I'm so sad! My heart is visible to the heavens and earth!" Qingyin replied.

"Alright, Qingyin, don't mind me. I was just saying. I just want to know whether your feelings for me are stronger or if the backlash is controlling your will. Don't you want to try to resist it?" Xu Chen said calmly.

"Huh? Well..."

"If your love for me can overcome the backlash, wouldn't that be even more touching?" Xu Chen said lightly.

"I understand! Xu Chen, I will prove my feelings for you!" Qingyin declared.

"Alright."

"What about this treasure then?" Qingyin asked.

Xu Chen shook his head, "Although it is a very unusual treasure, the fluctuations of the heavenly path it contains are limited. It is not even comparable to a medium-grade Dao Divine Jade. I don't know why... but it feels so miraculous to me."

"Huh?"

"Wait!" Xu Chen used his mental power to explore the phoenix. His unstoppable power of the heart revealed the true nature of the treasure!

"That's how it is!" Xu Chen's eyes lit up. "Hehe, the power of the heart can be used in such a way. By using the power of the mind to explore, I can definitely unravel all the secrets in the world that come before me!"

Xu Chen used specific fluctuations with his fingers to draw a Stained Skin on the phoenix, using a little divine power.

Suddenly, the phoenix started to dissolve and transform, turning into a golden toad.

"Huh?" Qingyin was stunned. "It can actually turn into a toad, but I think it was more beautiful before!"

"Hehe, don't worry, Qingyin. The secret lies within!" Xu Chen placed the toad on the table and gently tapped it.

The golden toad statue suddenly spoke, "It's been so long... someone can actually unravel my puzzle. You... you're truly remarkable!"

"Who... who are you?" Qingyin asked in confusion.

"Shut up, you unreasonable bitch! You reek of cheapness, stay away from me! You look like a seductress trying to lure men! Slut!" the golden toad cursed.

"Huh??" Qingyin's face turned red. She was being called a slut by a toad, and she was both angry and embarrassed. "Who do you think you are to say such things!"

"Why? Just based on the smell emanating from you! If you're not a slut, then there are no sluts in the world! I have seen countless women in my life. You may look virtuous, but deep down, you're incredibly promiscuous. It's the first time I've seen someone like you!" the toad continued to insult.

"You... how dare you speak such nonsense!"

"Alright, Qingyin, why argue with a toad?" Xu Chen placed his hand on the toad's head. "You insulted my Qingyin, I should destroy you, but since you have just awakened and don't know the truth, I won't hold it against you. So, why don't you tell us who you really are?"

"Hehe, little sister, even though you look like a girl, why do you talk like a man? Well, never mind. You are all strange people. Speaking of me, I am the famous Lord of the Golden Toad Kingdom, the Golden Cicada Demon Lord! The thirty-six surrounding kingdoms were once under my protection!" the golden toad statue explained.

"Oh? So, you're now in this state. How did this happen?" Qingyin asked.

"Damn it!" The golden toad suddenly became furious. "I am not my true form. That bastard, the Western Venerable Damo, suddenly attacked me years ago. After defeating me, he imprisoned me in the dungeons of this abyss and sealed me with a maze. I don't know how many years have passed! This guy used my descendants to secretly prey on humans to please the heavens. He is truly the most despicable creature! This statue is a consciousness treasure I left behind to prevent any mishaps. I disguised it as a phoenix statue and placed it in my original chamber. That wild man Damo, how could he have discovered it! You stumbled upon it!"

"Oh? So, you are currently imprisoned in the underground dungeon of this hall?""That's right! That bastard Xizun!"

"Well, what if I let you out now? What would you do?" Xu Chen asked.

"No need to ask! Of course, I'll fight that bastard Xizun to the death!" the Jinchan statue said fiercely.