In the eyes of others, Chu Feng was undoubtedly favored and enjoyed supreme honor.

The Heavenly Emperor personally came to meet him, holding hands in friendship and walking side by side. Such a treatment has never been possessed by anyone before.

But Chu Feng himself seemed particularly indifferent, for he deeply understood the nature of emperors. Every emperor is a master at commanding people.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor treated Chu Feng with such courtesy partly because of the strength and talent Chu Feng displayed, earning the Vermilion Bird Emperor’s appreciation and respect. On the other hand, the Vermilion Bird Emperor probably also wished to recruit Chu Feng.

"Chu Feng, this time you led a surprise attack on Tang City and the rear of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom, relieving the crisis at the Heavenly God Pass. I must reward you heavily." The Vermilion Bird Emperor couldn’t wait to propose to reward Chu Feng again before he even took a seat.

This was already his third time rewarding Chu Feng heavily.

The last time, he rewarded Chu Feng with fifty thousand spirit stones, plus a thousand catties of jade liquid.

This time, as Chu Feng’s achievements were even greater, the rewards were bound to be even more generous.

"The merits belong to everyone, to every soldier! I dare not take all the credit. If Your Majesty truly wants to reward, then reward every soldier who has contributed." Chu Feng said with a smile.

Such noble character and extraordinary personal charisma filled the hearts of every soldier with gratitude and deep respect for Chu Feng.

A soldier will die for someone who truly understands him.

They felt extremely lucky to be able to follow such an outstanding commander as Chu Feng.

Not only did he have the ability, but he also possessed virtue, caring for his soldiers.

"The rewards for ordinary soldiers must not be less, and the reward for you as the commander is even more indispensable! Someone, bring Chu Feng’s rewards here!" The Vermilion Bird Emperor had already prepared the rewards before coming here.

Upon a command, an attendant eunuch immediately presented the rewards before Chu Feng.

"One hundred thousand spirit stones!"

"A top-grade magical treasure, the Vermilion Bird Divine Crown!"

The Vermilion Bird Emperor introduced the two rewards with a smile.

One hundred thousand spirit stones had a bit of temptation for Chu Feng. However, since he already had reserves of hundreds of thousands of spirit stones, he wasn’t particularly excited.

It was far from the excitement when he robbed that minister of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom of one hundred thousand spirit stones in the past.

That Vermilion Bird Divine Crown, being a top-grade magical treasure, did move Chu Feng.

Because the method of refining magical treasures had long been lost.

All magical treasures almost come from only two sources.

One is a top-grade divine weapon or top-grade equipment, which evolves into a magical treasure after long-term nurturing by the owner through chance.

The other source is from those preserved since the Ancient Times.

No matter which approach, it is extremely challenging.

Their number is very scarce.

This also makes magical treasures particularly precious and rare.

Even low-grade magical treasures are particularly precious. Encountering a mid-grade magical treasure is absolutely a blessing of eight lifetimes. As for top-grade magical treasures, they are even beyond imagination.

So far, Chu Feng has never gotten hold of a top-grade magical treasure.

"Such a heavy reward, I dare not accept it!" Although Chu Feng had made significant contributions, he was very clear.

A reward of one hundred thousand spirit stones was already almost enough.

That piece of top-grade magical treasure absolutely wasn’t a normal reward.

In other words, it’s something he shouldn’t get.

Accepting favors makes one soft-spoken, taking gifts makes one hesitant.

Chu Feng naturally had to handle it cautiously. What shouldn’t be taken, resolutely should not be taken.

"Chu Feng, don’t be in a hurry to refuse. This Vermilion Bird Divine Crown was refined with the real Vermilion Bird Tail Feather, Crimson Yang Gem, nine-flame copper, and other rare materials. It’s one of the Imperial treasures of our Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country. It can perfectly complement your Nine Yang Sword Veins. It can at least double your cultivation speed. In battle, with this crown, your sword essence recovery speed will be faster than holding spirit stones."

The Vermilion Bird Emperor introduced the uses of this crown with a smile.

He didn’t believe Chu Feng could resist the temptation.

"Being the Imperial treasure of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country, I cannot take it even more!" Chu Feng refused again.

"It was originally created for devils like you who possess the Nine Yang Sword Veins. The previous owner of this crown was our Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country’s Nine Yang Divine General, sixteen thousand years ago. He also possessed the Nine Yang Sword Veins, and wearing this crown, his combat power became more terrifying, earning him the title of Nine Yang War God."

"Unfortunately, he was troubled by love and broke his heart meridian at Juefeng Ridge. Since then, no one in our Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country has been worthy of this crown."

As expected, the Vermilion Bird Emperor had a deep plan in giving such a grand treasure to reward Chu Feng.

Although he didn’t say it outright, his intention was very evident. It was to recruit Chu Feng with this crown.

"Chu Feng, your combat power and talents are the most extraordinary among those I’ve seen. If you are willing to help my Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country conquer the world, I am willing to call you brother. All resources of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country can be yours to use. Accept this Vermilion Bird Divine Crown, there are countless heroes in the world, but only you are worthy of it."

The Vermilion Bird Emperor was very shrewd.

He knew that if he used ordinary means to recruit Chu Feng, he would surely be rejected.

He resorted to calling him brother to circumvent Chu Feng’s unwillingness to become a vassal.

"Sorry, I’m afraid I must disappoint Your Majesty! I just want to be a carefree wanderer, unbound by anything."

Chu Feng’s tone became more solemn.

This was already a stern refusal.

If it were not for the intention to use the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country to seek revenge, he wouldn’t bother to converse with the Vermilion Bird Emperor and would have already left.

"Hehe, everyone has their aspirations. If you are unwilling, I naturally won’t force you. You should still accept this crown. The position of War God in Vermilion Bird Heavenly Country will always be reserved for you."

The Vermilion Bird Emperor was quite a decisive character.

Seeing that recruitment was impossible, he decisively gave up.

Simultaneously, he also gave away the Vermilion Bird Divine Crown, which he had brought as bait, without hesitation.

"Do you need me to put it on you personally?" The Vermilion Bird Emperor asked with a smile.

"Then I will accept it with gratitude!" Chu Feng was indeed tempted, so he did not resist any further. He directly accepted the Vermilion Bird Divine Crown and started refining it.

Since everything was made clear.

Something given for free must be accepted without hesitation.

Refining this crown was far more challenging than imagined. It took over a full two hours to refine it.

On the crown, there were two Vermilion Bird Tail Feathers, crimson like fire.

After Chu Feng put it on, he shockingly discovered that those two Vermilion Bird Tail Feathers could actually communicate with the Sun in the sky, directly absorbing the Sun’s energy.

Like a torrential flood, they transformed it through the crown, then flowed into Chu Feng’s body through the Baihui acupoint. Finally, entering the sword meridians.

The Vermilion Bird Emperor did not exaggerate the effect of this crown.

Wearing it equals having a mobile energy reservoir, and one that never runs out.

"Great! With this crown, I’ll never have to worry about depleting my sword essence again."

Chu Feng’s face was full of joy.

It was worthy of being a top-grade magical treasure, absolutely outstanding.

Having accepted the benefits, Chu Feng decided to express some gratitude. He immediately unveiled his war plan.

He let the Vermilion Bird Emperor lead the army to consolidate the territory that Chu Feng had captured. And Chu Feng himself planned to directly lead troops to attack the Imperial City of the Azure Dragon Heavenly Kingdom. He intended to push the Panlong Heavenly Emperor to a dead-end step by step.