Chapter 63: The True Qi of the Furnace

  Although these demonic beasts have weak yuanqi, their physical bodies are extremely powerful. They passed through the Heavenly Fire Array, and the raging true fire crashed onto their bodies, making a sizzling sound, but it didn't stop them for even a moment. They directly pounced on the Old Ancestor of the Five Shadows!

  In the midst of the flying dragon's thunderous roar, sharp claws like blades, White Tiger's shrill cry, and the lizard's entwining, all burst forth with great force. Even the formidable Five Yin Old Ancestor was caught off guard at this moment, his hands and feet unable to move freely as he was seized by these ferocious demonic beasts. They tore and pulled at him, instantly ripping open a large gash from which flowed a radiant, shimmering liquid!

  This liquid, like blood but not blood, is a dark color. In the air, it is baked by the surrounding true fire, and a million rays of light rise up, finally dispersing!

  The Five Yin Ancestor let out a painful roar, his eyes flashing with electricity as black lightning surged forth. The powerful demonic beasts that had once roamed the ancient lands were all annihilated under this lightning, exploding into a mess of shredded flesh and blood, causing Mu Yuan to exclaim in dismay!

  Dan Huo Lao Dao took the opportunity to draw his sword and slashed a deep wound on Wu Yin Lao Zu's body. Wu Yin Lao Zu let out a series of angry roars, and a large amount of true energy swept down, spreading in all directions. He spat out a ball of pure energy, and his entire body burst forth with an endless amount of radiant light, enveloping himself. The four sides of the formation retreated, and the sword energy crisscrossed, shining brightly like an explosion, dazzling everyone's eyes. Those outside the formation couldn't see clearly, only hearing a loud rumbling sound, as if the heavens were shaking. Suddenly, there was a sharp, long whistle, and when they looked again, the formation was empty, leaving behind only flames. Wu Yin Lao Zu had vanished without a trace!

  Dan Huo Lao Dao's face was solemn, he waved his hand and put away the cloth array banner. Mu Yuan and several others only then saw that a severed arm had been left on the ground, gradually turning into countless talismans that dispersed!

  "Who would have thought that this demon's power was so divine, and he actually used such a magical technique to escape the grand formation!"

  Mu Yuan was silent, the big array withdrew at this moment, and the surrounding spiritual energy poured back in. The true energy gradually filled up, but in his heart, he was extremely delighted. After all, he had obtained the Huo Lu Jue, and Xiao Tianyu hadn't escaped from the Lian Yao Hu either. Everything was just too perfect!

  Everyone came out of the stone room, and the earth-shaking roar inside had long awakened the sword-toothed dragon beast. It was growling continuously outside the stone room but couldn't get in. After all, the seal set by the Old Ancestor of the Five Evils wasn't something that just anyone could easily enter.

  Dan Huo Lao Dao casually released a bright light ball, sucking the massive body of the sword-toothed dragon beast into it, and then tossed it into his sleeve, seemingly effortless, leaving Mu Yuan and others staring in shock.

  They bid farewell one after another, all expressing their gratitude to Danhuo Lao Dao. Yuanjue and Yuanneng still coveted the Guangming Putuo True Words in Muyuan's hand, but they didn't dare to say it out loud. Yuanjue joined his palms together and said, "If you have time in the future, please come to our temple for a visit, we will treat you as an honored guest!"

  Mu Yuan had not spoken, but Dan Huo Lao Dao smiled and said, "I've long heard that the True Fire Way of the Taiyi Sect is unparalleled in the world. Cultivating the true flame of the sun, it surpasses any fire-based technique. I've been famous for a long time!"

  Mu Yuan's heart moved slightly, and he secretly thought that if he really couldn't collect the Huo Dao Niepan Shenjue or the Huo Dao Fa Bao, he could use the Dari God Sect's techniques as a substitute. He immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Masters! I will definitely visit in the future!"

  Yuè Néng Yuè Jué Dà Xǐ, yòu shì yī fān yán yǔ cái lí qù!

  Translation:

  The circle is complete and joyful, another round of words has just departed!

  The three sisters of Xuan Chen thanked Dan Huo Lao Dao, and left with their swords. Dan Huo Lao Dao smiled slightly at Mu Yuan, praising him, "I didn't know that young friend had such magical powers, and could even break through the other party's seal!"

  Mu Yuan smiled slightly, "That's also thanks to Senior, otherwise even if this kid had ten times the power, he would still be helpless!"

  "Ah, now you know the severity of the situation! Don't always rush in impulsively whenever you hear about demonic beasts running amok. Mu Yuan's junior fellow is so powerful yet humble, but you just don't know your limits! If it weren't for Mu's help in breaking the seal from within, even I wouldn't have been able to handle this!"

  Hua Xuan just smiled dryly, but in his heart he didn't think so. Dan Huo Lao Dao naturally knew the temperament of this disciple and let it go, not continuing to scold him!

  After returning to the inn, Hua Xinyun and Mu Yuan both secretly adjusted their yuanqi. In the short time in the Lian Yao Hu, the three people were already weak and exhausted. Qi Wei was still lying motionless on the bed, but it was Mu Yuan who was amazed!

  Sitting on the bed, Mu Yuan quietly adjusted the true energy in his body, but his mind was immersed in the newly obtained Furnace Secret. As he read through it, he found that its words were all about the thick virtues of the earth, carrying all things, like a sea accepting hundreds of rivers, and the secrets of countless minds, melted into one furnace.

  "Heaven is high and boundless, earth is thick and infinite, heaven and earth are the furnace, creation is the work, yin and yang are the coal, all things are copper, earth's nature is thick virtue, can bear everything, therefore the kiln method, is the foundation of the five elements way..."

  Mu Yuan glanced at it and found it wonderful. The thick and heavy aura of the yellow earth rose from the ground, along the ankle, circled around the body, and finally turned into a true Qi of the oven, sinking into the Dan Tian. Mu Yuan felt that his whole person had become much more solid and substantial in an instant, with every move as if falling into a deep well.

  In the lower abdomen, the true Qi of longevity is produced. When it encounters the true Qi of the oven, it immediately melts like water and enters into it. The three parties entwine each other, and suddenly a vast scene of heaven and earth appears. Wild and lush, trees are dense and leaves are luxuriant, lakes and oceans reside above, extending to unknown distances, shrouded in a layer of mist!

  The Dragon King's movement was originally merged with the Longevity True Qi, but now it has been rejected. It only had a tendency to merge with the Furnace True Qi after being in contact for a long time. Mu Yuan hastily adjusted the True Qi upwards, and the Dragon King's movement immediately turned into a purple mist floating above, without continuing to be compatible!

  "The secret of the oven is indeed the key to the five elements' success. Originally, water and wood were mutually beneficial, but now it's clear that there's something wrong. If the two methods of water and fire sink into the elixir field, they will immediately collide and explode, killing me! Now I think it's okay!"

  As the wood element responds to the changes within, it feels the true energy of the tides slowly condensing into water droplets. The long-lived true energy transforms into trees, and everything is spiritualized into form. Compared to the original vague and ethereal true energy, this is much more concrete!

  Mu Yuan was originally already in the realm of refining Qi to the third layer, with his meridians and acupoints fully opened. Now he only needed to re-distribute the newly refined True Qi from the Cauldron into his meridians and acupoints, which would be much faster. After half a day of practice at the inn, the Cauldron's True Qi in his Dantian was already full to the brim. Along the way, he spent only about half a month adjusting and cultivating, and had already brought the Cauldron's Secret to the third layer!

  "Now just condense the essence, find the Golden Fire Way key, and you can achieve longevity through alchemy. As for the methods after achieving alchemy, think about it later, no rush now!"

  In Mu's heart, as long as the elixir is formed, he can slowly investigate the matters of the future. Although the oven technique currently only reaches the formation of the elixir, it is already sufficient for use!

  After mastering the Furnace Technique, on this day on the road, he suddenly thought of Danhuo Old Dao asking about the Great Sun God Sect. Danhuo Old Dao smiled and explained, "The Great Sun God Sect was founded by a Buddha, who is said to have been born from the Golden Crow Spirit in the sun. The Great Sun True Fire Technique they cultivate is the best true fire under heaven, unmatched in all realms. Later, they also refined their Buddhist divine powers, which are immeasurable."

  "The Great Sun is True Fire, the Crown of Heaven and Earth!"

  Mu Yuan's eyes flickered slightly as he continued to ask, "Senior, have you ever heard of Tian Huo True Person and Huang Quan True Person?"

  Dan Huo Lao Dao smiled slightly, "You're talking about the Fire Path's successor who shares the same origin as your Longsheng Palace, right? I've also witnessed the divine abilities of Nan Huo Dao. Although they are exquisite, they still can't compare to the unmatched dominance of Taiyi True Fire!"

  "Oh!" Mu Yuan nodded slightly, looking somewhat downcast. After all, they came from the same source, and hearing this still made him feel a bit disheartened!

  "You don't have to be so stubborn, the Great Sun True Fire is just a refined branch of the Five Elements Way, which originally encompassed all five elements. As the saying goes, 'each profession has its own specialization', if you can't even suppress the Nirvana True Fire, then that Buddha would also be mistakenly called the Sun Essence!"

  Qī Wēi overheard the two talking and seemed to be thinking deeply. When it was time for rest in the evening, he suddenly went to find Mù Yuán and asked him about what had happened during the day.

  "You've already obtained the Tide Flow, and it's fine that water and wood are mutually born. It's extremely beneficial for our sect's cultivation, but the Nirvana Secret has restraint whether it's with the Longevity Secret or the Tide Flow. What's the point of asking about this?"

  Nirvana secret is the southern Ming Li Huo, the tide ebbs and flows but is the northern Ming Kan water. The principle that water and fire cannot coexist is naturally easy to understand. Wood can give birth to fire, if you continue to practice Nirvana secret, the wood element in your body will produce long-life true energy. At that time, just a little bit of Nirvana fire energy will be enough to melt everything. If it goes well, maybe all the long-life true energy can be converted into Nirvana true energy. If not, perhaps the whole person will be burned to ashes. Qī Wēi also knows this point, which is why he came to ask.

  Mu Yuan smiled and said casually, "I was just curious, I just asked casually, didn't think much of it!"

  With a subtle glance, he suddenly said, "I'm following Master's orders to accompany you on this trip, hoping for a smooth journey. Don't cause any more trouble like last time, or I'll be in a difficult position!"

  Mu Yuan suddenly felt a sense of annoyance in his heart and said calmly, "Don't bother, elder sister, I have it all figured out!"

  Ziwei saw Mu Yuan's face turn cold, but he stood up and walked out of the room. Before leaving, he said, "This is for the best!"