txolops Chapter 425 Seven Kinds of Spiritual Fire
Chapter 425 Seven Kinds of Spiritual Fire
Chapter 425 Seven Spiritual Flames
The once turbulent sea gradually calmed down, and the turbulent spiritual energy fluctuations also returned to normal. Luo Ming stood in mid-air, his green robe swaying slightly in the sea breeze.
He opened his right palm, and a ball of "crimson flame," no bigger than a fist but pure crimson in color, with countless tiny flame sprites leaping inside and radiating a scorching and violent aura, floated quietly above his palm, slowly rotating.
Although the flame was small, the pure fire attribute energy it contained and the aura of the original demonic fire belonging to the transformed demonic bird showed its extraordinary nature—it was the "Crimson Owl Demonic Fire" extracted from the body of the transformed fire owl that had just been killed!
Luo Ming stared calmly at the crimson flame in his palm, but a hint of undisguised joy and contemplation flickered deep in his eyes.
"Qianlan Ice Flame, Xuanyin Fire, Golden Crow True Fire, Tiandu Corpse Fire, Netherworld Ghost Fire, plus the half of Golden Crow True Fire refined by the Zhiyang Bird, and the Zhiyang Golden Flame which has initially merged with its own natal spirit fire and contains a trace of Golden Crow True Meaning," and now this ball of Crimson Owl Demon Fire"—Luo Ming silently tallied it up in his mind.
"Unbeknownst to me, I have already collected seven special spiritual flames at or above the Nascent Soul level. Now that I have advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, and my magical power and divine sense are both abundant enough, I can try to begin refining and fusing these spiritual flames."
These seven kinds of spiritual fire each have their own characteristics and vastly different powers.
Among them, the most powerful and most wondrous is the Azure Ice Flame, which was obtained from the Void Heaven Palace and is known as "freezing all things and burning away the divine soul".
Even if controlled alone, this flame would be a powerful trump card in Luo Ming's hands, enough to threaten a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
If the other six spiritual fires can be successfully fused with it, and the six flames are combined into one, what level of power will it reach?
"Speaking of which—the method for refining the Divine Fire Mirror that I obtained from that brat Lu Xuan back then mentions that at least nine different types of Nascent Soul level spiritual fires are needed as ignition sources to refine this treasure. Moreover, the more types and higher the quality of the spiritual fires, the stronger the Divine Fire Mirror will be in the end." Luo Ming suddenly remembered this, and his eyes shone even brighter.
"I have quietly gathered seven of them—only the last two are missing. Once I have all the main refining materials, I can begin to attempt to refine this spiritual treasure."
"Sun Essence Stone, Essence of Fiery Metal, Sand of Departing Fire, ————" Luo Ming silently recited the names of those main ingredients, and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.
Each of these items is a top-tier fire-attribute material in the human realm, extremely rare and highly sought after, some even existing only in ancient legends. For him, with his current abilities, to gather them all in a short time is nothing short of a pipe dream.
"Well, this matter can't be rushed. We can only keep an eye out and look for opportunities in the future." Luo Ming sighed softly, suppressing the glimmer of anticipation he felt for the "Divine Fire Mirror." One must eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time.
Just then, he suddenly sensed something, raised his eyebrows slightly, and his gaze, sharp as lightning, shot towards the distant horizon.
Without hesitation, he clenched his fist, instantly retracting the "Crimson Owl Demon Fire" in his palm and temporarily sealing it with his magic.
At the same time, with a slight thought, the three spirit beasts beside him—the slightly weakened but still spirited Zhiyang Bird, the still steady Xuan Turtle, and the re-emerging Wind Fox Beast, elegantly licking its paws—transformed into three streams of light and disappeared into the "Five Spirit Bracelet" on his wrist.
Immediately afterwards, Luo Ming rode the escape light and sped forward.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Three streaks of light, each a different color but radiating a powerful Nascent Soul aura, burst through the air from the direction of Silver Shark Island at incredible speed. In the blink of an eye, they encountered Luo Ming, who had rushed back. As the light dissipated, three figures were revealed: the Ninth Elder of the Star Palace, Xue Sha of the Reverse Star Alliance, and the mysterious gray-robed Elder Yan.
The three Nascent Soul cultivators had clearly sensed Luo Ming's presence and flew directly to him. Seeing that Luo Ming was unharmed and his breathing was steady, all three of them showed a relieved expression.
The Ninth Elder stepped forward, his gaze lingering for a moment on Luo Ming's youthful face, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He quickly composed himself, a look of concern on his face, and cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Luo Ming, his voice steady: "Fellow Daoist's safety is truly a blessing for Silver Shark Island and for the human race. We were deeply concerned when we saw you chasing after the Whale King. Did you manage to catch up? Also, did you encounter those two transformed demonic birds that seized the opportunity to escape with malicious intent?"
When they saw the two demonic birds rushing towards them, they immediately understood their plan. After killing and escaping the transformed demonic cultivator from the Giant Octopus Clan, they immediately headed this way. In their eyes, Luo Ming, this newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator, was far too important.
Luo Ming keenly caught the fleeting complex look in the Ninth Elder's eyes, and knew that the other party had probably recognized him from his appearance as the early Core Formation stage kid who had "snatched food from the tiger's mouth" and escaped from the Black Wind Old Monster's clutches in the Fire Vein of Red Sand Island.
However, he is now a Nascent Soul cultivator, and his strength far surpasses that of others of the same level, so he no longer needs to be as cautious as he was back then.
His expression remained unchanged, his gaze calmly meeting the Ninth Elder's eyes. He shook his head slightly and said in a nonchalant tone, "Transformed demonic bird."
Luo did not encounter it. He had just pursued the Whale King to a certain sea area, intending to capture it, but this beast was, after all, a deep-sea overlord, exceptionally cunning, and proficient in water-based escape techniques. Seeing he was outmatched, it burned its life essence to use a costly spatial escape technique, concealing its tracks. Luo was unfamiliar with the deep-sea environment and could not catch it, so he had to give up and was preparing to return to Silver Shark Island.
He didn't plan to publicize his slaying of Whale King, Nether Dove, and Fire Owl for the time being. A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind; he had only just condensed his Nascent Soul, and to kill three Transformation Realm beings in succession would be too ostentatious.
Moreover, appropriately concealing one's shortcomings can reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble and scheming.
However, defeating the Whale King, who was in the mid-stage of transformation, was a fact that was obvious to everyone and needed no concealment. On the contrary, it could solidify his position among the Silver Shark Island and even the outer sea human race.
As expected, the three elders did not show any doubt upon hearing this; instead, they nodded in deep agreement.
"I see," the Ninth Elder sighed.
"As a mid-stage Transformation Realm demon cultivator and the ancestor of the giant whale clan, the Whale King must have many ways to protect himself and escape. In this boundless deep sea, it is indeed extremely difficult to completely capture him. Fellow Daoist Luo's ability to severely injure and force him to retreat is already an amazing feat, greatly enhancing the prestige of our human race! After this battle, I believe the demon races in this sea area will not dare to act rashly for a while."
Xue Sha echoed in a deep voice, his gaze towards Luo Ming now showing a mixture of recognition for a powerful figure and a barely perceptible hint of apprehension: "Fellow Daoist Luo's abilities are truly remarkable. To be able to severely injure a ferocious beast like the Whale King so soon after forming your Nascent Soul is truly admirable! With Fellow Daoist Luo in charge, Silver Shark Island will be safe and secure in the future!"
Old Yan nodded slightly, his seemingly calm eyes sweeping over Luo Ming without saying a word.
Next, the four Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged pleasantries and compliments, creating a seemingly harmonious atmosphere.
The three "veteran" Nascent Soul cultivators fully affirmed Luo Ming's strength as a "newcomer" and praised him as "a formidable young talent."
After exchanging praises and some pointless but necessary pleasantries, the four of them transformed into streaks of light and flew leisurely toward Silver Shark Island.
Unlike the tense and solemn atmosphere they had when they arrived, due to the demon race's sneak attack and the impending great battle, the three human Nascent Soul cultivators were noticeably more relaxed and even somewhat joyful on their return journey.
In their view, Luo Ming's severe injury to Whale King was a great victory!
Not only was the crisis on Silver Shark Island temporarily resolved, but it also greatly deterred the nearby demon races. Taking advantage of this opportunity, they might be able to attempt a counterattack, reclaim the entrances to the other secret realms occupied by the demon races, and completely bring the resource-rich "Sea King Sect" secret realm under human control, preventing high-level demon races from infiltrating again.
This is quite tempting for both the Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance.
In just a short while, the majestic outline of Silver Shark Island came into view.
Just then, the usually taciturn gray-robed Elder Yan suddenly coughed lightly and spoke in a dry voice, breaking the tranquility of the escape light: "Fellow Daoist Luo, since the four of us happen to be gathered here today, there is something I feel it is time to discuss with you."
Luo Ming turned to look at him, a hint of doubt in his eyes.
The Ninth Elder and Blood Fiend also looked at Elder Yan at the same time, their eyes flickering slightly, clearly knowing what he was going to say.
Elder Yan slowly said, "This matter concerns the depths of the central island of the Sea King Sect's secret realm, southeast of Silver Shark Island. There—it's not just the altar on the surface. Based on our years of exploration and deciphering, we've discovered that deep beneath that island lies what appears to be the core inheritance of the Sea King Sect, and perhaps—it might even be related to the legendary Myriad Spirit Blood Pool, which is said to purify the true essence and temper the physical body of Nascent Soul cultivators."
He paused, observing Luo Ming's reaction, and continued, "However, outside those ruins, there is an ancient Four Symbols Spirit Suppressing Array protecting them. This array is profound and requires at least four Nascent Soul cultivators, each occupying one of the four array eyes, to simultaneously activate the power of their Nascent Soul origins in order to shake and open it."
Previously, there were only three of us, and we were unable to break the formation. Now that Fellow Daoist Luo has advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, his strength is even more extraordinary—I wonder if Fellow Daoist Luo would be willing to join us in breaking this formation and exploring the secrets of the "Myriad Spirit Blood Pool"? If we gain anything, the four of us will certainly share it.”
"The Four Symbols Spirit Suppressing Array? The Myriad Spirits Blood Pool?" Luo Ming's expression shifted to one of realization and contemplation. After a moment's thought, he asked, "When does Fellow Daoist Yan plan to make his move?"
"That great formation is connected to the earth's ley lines and tides. The next time the tides weaken and the formation is most vulnerable to being shaken will be about ten years from now," Elder Yan replied. "At that time, it will be the perfect opportunity to break the formation."
"Ten years—" Luo Ming nodded slightly, a glint in his eyes, and then calmly said, "This is a matter of great importance. Please allow me a few days to consider it before giving you three fellow Daoists an answer."
"That's only right," the Ninth Elder replied, his expression unchanged.
Blood Demon also expressed his understanding with a booming voice.