In the vast history of the Chaotic demon Realm of the Mortal Redemption universe, few figures are as revered, mourned, and debated as Ní Huáng, the Ethereal Phoenix. A being of immense power and grace, she burned brighter than most and, like all phoenixes, met her end in fire and renewal. Yet when she perished, a single, fragile egg remained—a new phoenix waiting to be born. But the question that has haunted sages, seers, and the realms alike is this: which of her three great loves was the father?
The Three Great Loves of Ní Huáng
Ní Huáng’s heart was vast and untamed, but only three ever truly claimed a place within it.
Their love ended not in betrayal, but in inevitability. The realms could not abide their union, and Tiān Shì was cast into the Abyss, banished before he could claim Ní Huáng forever. Did he leave her with a child in defiance of fate, or did she, in secret, preserve a part of him within her?
Yet peace is often fleeting. Duty pulled them apart, and while Yín Lóng never ceased to love her, he could not forsake his oaths. Did he leave a part of himself within her as an unspoken promise? Or was their love never meant to manifest in the physical realm?
Of all three, Chì Níng alone was at her side when she fell. Was it he who fathered the child, his mortal blood merging with her celestial fire? Or was he merely the one left to witness the mystery unfold?
The realms were thrown into chaos. Who was the father? Each of the three demon lords, or their followers, claimed to have fathered the Ethereal Phoenix's only child.
For demons, pregnancy is a choice—they can hold it in stasis for centuries, even millennia, before allowing it to come to fruition. Did Ní Huáng choose the father long ago, locking away the child until her own demise? Or was the act of rebirth itself what shaped the lineage of the new phoenix?
The baby phoenix, Ni'er was raised by Chì Níng, who swore to protect her as his own daughter. Yín Lóng, unable to let go of his connection to Ní Huáng, watches over her from afar, sometimes guiding, sometimes interfering, though she knows him only as a wise and caring uncle. As for Tiān Shì, she knows of him only through whispers and legends—he vanished long before she was born, leaving her with nothing but speculation and uncertainty. And both Chì Níng, and Yín Lóng, shelter her from the influence of Tiān Shì's fanatical followers
From her perspective, she has two loving uncles: one who raised her and one who lingers in the background, always watching. Yet the question of her true father remains, a mystery bound to be revealed when her flames awaken.
But when that day finally comes, the reborn phoenix now known as Ní Cǎi Fèng (霓彩凤) – Rainbow Phoenix, reveals she carries the legacy of four powerful lineages, her flames shimmering with black, silver, and crimson, each representing a potential father, and the shimmering gold of her mother. Some say she will unify the realms. Others fear she will bring their ruin.
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The Three Great Loves of Ní Huáng
Ní Huáng’s heart was vast and untamed, but only three ever truly claimed a place within it.
Tiān Shì (天嗜) - Heaven Devourer
The dark force of the heavens, Tiān Shì was a being of vast ambition and terrifying power. His name alone struck fear into celestial courts, and yet, for Ní Huáng, he was not simply a conqueror—he was a paradox. Their love was a battle, a storm where passion and destruction blurred. To some, she was his greatest weakness; to others, he was the only one who truly understood her fire.Their love ended not in betrayal, but in inevitability. The realms could not abide their union, and Tiān Shì was cast into the Abyss, banished before he could claim Ní Huáng forever. Did he leave her with a child in defiance of fate, or did she, in secret, preserve a part of him within her?
Yín Lóng (银珑) - Silver Dragon
If Tiān Shì was destruction, Yín Lóng was the quiet force of preservation. The Silver Dragon, the keeper of balance, whose wisdom rivaled the Celestial sages. He and Ní Huáng were companions in eternity, their bond woven through millennia. It was said that in his presence, she found peace—that her fire did not rage, but warmed.Yet peace is often fleeting. Duty pulled them apart, and while Yín Lóng never ceased to love her, he could not forsake his oaths. Did he leave a part of himself within her as an unspoken promise? Or was their love never meant to manifest in the physical realm?
Chì Níng (赤凝) - Crimson Serenity
The most unexpected of her loves, Chì Níng was neither conqueror nor sage—he was a warrior who walked the path of the mortal. Where the others sought dominion or enlightenment, he sought only her. His devotion was unwavering, his love absolute. To many, he was unworthy of her divinity, but Ní Huáng saw in him what the others lacked—a willingness to stand beside her, not above or beyond her.Of all three, Chì Níng alone was at her side when she fell. Was it he who fathered the child, his mortal blood merging with her celestial fire? Or was he merely the one left to witness the mystery unfold?
The Birth of a New Phoenix
When Ní Huáng fell, the world held its breath. For three days and three nights, her ashes smoldered, her flames flickering in and out of existence. And then, from the embers, a single golden egg remained.The realms were thrown into chaos. Who was the father? Each of the three demon lords, or their followers, claimed to have fathered the Ethereal Phoenix's only child.
- The followers of Tiān Shì whispered that the fire of the Abyss had infused the child with his dark legacy.
- The scholars of Yín Lóng declared that only the balance of the Silver Dragon could have shaped a being of such perfection.
- The warriors of Chì Níng stood firm, saying only one who truly stood beside Ní Huáng in her final moment could have been her equal.
For demons, pregnancy is a choice—they can hold it in stasis for centuries, even millennia, before allowing it to come to fruition. Did Ní Huáng choose the father long ago, locking away the child until her own demise? Or was the act of rebirth itself what shaped the lineage of the new phoenix?
The Prophecy of the Reborn Flame
Legends say that when the young phoenix comes of age, her first true fire will reveal her lineage. Some believe the flames will burn with the black void of the Abyss, proving Tiān Shì's bloodline. Others claim the fire will be pure silver, a mirror of Yín Lóng’s wisdom. And still others insist it will burn red as mortal blood, marking Chì Níng as the true father.The baby phoenix, Ni'er was raised by Chì Níng, who swore to protect her as his own daughter. Yín Lóng, unable to let go of his connection to Ní Huáng, watches over her from afar, sometimes guiding, sometimes interfering, though she knows him only as a wise and caring uncle. As for Tiān Shì, she knows of him only through whispers and legends—he vanished long before she was born, leaving her with nothing but speculation and uncertainty. And both Chì Níng, and Yín Lóng, shelter her from the influence of Tiān Shì's fanatical followers
From her perspective, she has two loving uncles: one who raised her and one who lingers in the background, always watching. Yet the question of her true father remains, a mystery bound to be revealed when her flames awaken.
But when that day finally comes, the reborn phoenix now known as Ní Cǎi Fèng (霓彩凤) – Rainbow Phoenix, reveals she carries the legacy of four powerful lineages, her flames shimmering with black, silver, and crimson, each representing a potential father, and the shimmering gold of her mother. Some say she will unify the realms. Others fear she will bring their ruin.
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