Chapter 93

In the Fire Cloud Cave, after being away for several years, Feng Ye finally returned. He stretched lazily, thinking that he would stay here for a few more days under the pretext of recuperating. He figured that with so many people around Emperor Fuxi, it was enough, wasn't it?

In the Fire Cloud Cave, with both Feng Ye and Fuxi absent, everything was naturally handled by Feng Zhong. Feng Ye summoned Feng Zhong and Yaoyang, the only two main administrators of the Fire Cloud Cave, to inquire about the recent situation.

It was to be expected; the Fire Cloud Cave was where Fuxi practiced, so there wouldn't be any petty people around. There were no significant changes.

However, Feng Ye carefully observed Feng Zhong and Yaoyang.

Feng Zhong, following the cultivation schedule he had left, had continued to practice without much delay. His body was filled with condensed primordial energy, and spiritual light flickered faintly, indicating that he was close to becoming a Golden Immortal.

As for Yaoyang, he was just a child, though with excellent innate qualities, being a Suiniao (a mythical bird). However, without proper guidance, he had only learned a few techniques from Feng Ye and Fuxi sporadically. This was a waste of his innate qualities, and Feng Ye couldn't help but feel a fondness for talent.

Feng Ye wrote a talisman and handed it to Yaoyang, saying, "Yaoyang, go to the Yellow River and deliver this to Hebo. You don't need to rush back; just follow Hebo's instructions!" Then, after some thought, he also handed the Wanya Pot to Yaoyang: "Take this as well! Yuan Kui will naturally know my intentions!"

Yaoyang accepted the mission, took the talisman and the Wanya Pot, and left. Feng Ye watched Yaoyang's back, calculating that this time, by having Yuan Kui go to the Nine Sovereigns to ask for the fire crows, there should be a high chance of success. Yaoyang's participation would also allow Yuan Kui to assess his character. If his character and qualities were good, he could be taught higher-level techniques.

Then, Feng Ye said to Feng Zhong, "You are now at the peak of a Xuan Immortal, just one step away from becoming a Golden Immortal. This time, I will stay in the cave for a while to explain the path of the Golden Immortal. How much you can understand depends on you!"

Teaching and resolving doubts is the responsibility of a master. Feng Ye had been busy outside these past few years and had neglected Feng Zhong. However, Feng Zhong's innate qualities were also quite good, and he had reached this level through systematic cultivation.

But this time, Feng Ye was spurred on by his travels. Daoist Shan Le, whose skills and abilities were not necessarily better than Feng Zhong's, had already become a Golden Immortal. Although the method of heart cultivation emphasizes sudden enlightenment and rapid success, it also gave Feng Ye a sense of crisis. Moreover, other immortals and their disciples had many talents. To think that none of his disciples had become Golden Immortals was not a good look.

Furthermore, in the future, Feng Zhong would inevitably have to venture into the world, and he couldn't always be under Feng Ye's protection. Otherwise, how could his lineage flourish? Although the cultivation and Dao of the founder are important, determining the highest achievement of the lineage, if the disciples are not ambitious, the flourishing of the lineage would be a joke. A lone commander is better off closing the mountain gate and enjoying a carefree life like Zhenyuan the Great Immortal.

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In the Yellow River Dragon Palace, Yuan Kui held the talisman from Feng Ye and pondered.

Go to Ziguang to ask for the fire crows? Fine, I'll make the trip, which can also help build a relationship with Ziguang. After all, relationships are built over time. Although we are of the same lineage, if we don't stay in touch for a long time, the relationship will naturally become distant.

However, what use does Daoist Brother have for the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls in my possession? Does he not know that I need them to comprehend the Great Law? Or does he have other plans? Fine, I'll lend them to him for a couple of days!

Thinking this, Yuan Kui said to Yaoyang, "Since Daoist Brother has asked you to follow me, let's go to Ziyang Cave together."

Testing character? Yuan Kui neither confirmed nor denied it. Daoist Brother really likes to be mysterious. Since he's not taking Yaoyang as a disciple, just teaching him a couple of techniques, why be so secretive? It's not very straightforward.

Then, Yuan Kui used his connection with Feng Ye to mock him coldly and warmly!

"We cultivators gather the primordial energy of heaven and earth, seizing the transformations of heaven and earth, and must face the heavenly tribulation. If we pass, we will be free and easy in the world. If we fail, we will be reduced to ashes, our bodies and Dao extinguished, and our primordial energy returned to the world." Feng Ye explained the heavenly tribulation to Feng Zhong, sensing Yuan Kui's divine consciousness but ignoring him, and continued, "You have become a Xuan Immortal by passing the wind, fire, and thunder tribulations. You should know that the power of heaven is unpredictable and should not be challenged.

But when you become a Golden Immortal in the future, there will be heavenly demons blocking your path. Will you face the tribulation in the Fire Cloud Cave, using this blessed land to avoid it, or will you face the heavenly demons outside?"

Feng Zhong pondered for a moment, "Master once said that tribulations must be faced bravely, and avoiding them is not the right path! I am willing to face the tribulation and the heavenly demons on my own!"

Feng Ye nodded. To cultivate the Dao, one must have the courage and determination to face challenges. "If so, I will protect you in the future!" He thought that his disciple would not be weaker than Daoist Shan Le, and achieving the fruit of a Golden Immortal should not be a problem.

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In Ziyang Cave, Yaoyang stood by, while Yuan Kui and Ziguang Lady sat facing each other.

"Those fire crows? Indeed, Saint Zhunti and I have a relationship, and he has already given them all to me. However, Dragon Lord should know that they are descendants of Di Jun, and we must be cautious!"

"Therefore, Daoist Brother has also entrusted me with the Wanya Pot! The solar essence and the three thousand fire crows belong to us, while the spirit fragments of Di Jun will be given to Lady!"

"Fine, I have no need for the solar essence, so let it be as you say!" Ziguang Lady summoned a maid and brought out a red pearl from the back.

Ziguang Lady lightly flicked the pearl, and hundreds of fire crows flew out.

Yuan Kui grunted, threw the Wanya Pot, and the fire crows were immediately absorbed. Then, he transformed his right hand into a dragon claw and reached into the Wanya Pot.

Although the divine fire of the Wanya Pot was powerful, with Yuan Kui's strength, he could sustain it for a while. He reached in and pulled out a small, dark red sphere, presenting it to Ziguang Lady: "Lady!"

Ziguang Lady's divine consciousness scanned it and found it to be the remaining spirit of Di Jun. She took it and put it in her sleeve: Di Jun's entanglement with us must be resolved; if he doesn't die, we cannot be at ease.

After the main business was done, the two began to chat. After a while, Yuan Kui looked at Ziguang Lady's youngest son and said, "Lady, how long do you plan to keep him by your side? He's old enough to go out and explore!"

Ziguang Lady frowned, looked at her son, who was tightly holding her skirt, and stroked his hair, "He's still young; let him stay a bit longer!"

Yuan Kui shook his head, "A loving mother spoils her child. Keeping him here, what good does it do? Jade unpolished is not a gem. How long can he stay here? It would be better to send him now. With Taihao the Supreme God in charge of the Heavenly Court and a good relationship with us, and his two older brothers watching over him, nothing bad should happen!"

"Let me think about it," Ziguang Lady sighed. Yuan Kui's words were not without merit. With Fuxi in charge of the Heavenly Court and his two older brothers there, he would be taken care of. Since he has a connection with the Northern Dipper, controlling the Northern Dipper through the Heavenly Court would greatly benefit him in the future.

"Speaking of which, Dragon Lord still owes me a pound of Flowing Water Jade!" Ziguang Lady changed the subject.

Yuan Kui raised an eyebrow, "At the time, Roushou and Huatian were both reincarnated, so it was a draw! Lady, are you serious?"

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Three days later, Feng Ye played with the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, listening to Yaoyang recount his journey. Feng Ye tapped Yaoyang's forehead, imprinting a Yuan Dao Wen in his mind, "This Yuan Dao Wen is the foundation of our lineage. Go back and contemplate it!"

The Dao cannot be easily transmitted. Feng Ye was a staunch supporter of this tradition. Even if one's character passed the test, he would not directly teach powerful techniques but would start with the basic Dao Wen.

Feng Zhong was in seclusion, and Yaoyang was contemplating the Dao Wen. Feng Ye held the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, the Wanya Pot, the Merit Calendar, and the Nine Palace Luo Book, sitting alone in a clean room.

The twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, the Wanya Pot, the Merit Calendar, and the Nine Palace Luo Book. Except for the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, which are top-tier primordial treasures, the other three are not very powerful. The Wanya Pot, while having some potential for improvement, had its Di Jun spirit fragment taken by Ziguang Lady. As a post-primordial item, Feng Ye had little use for it, and it would only be useful for showing off below the Great Law. After the Great Law, it would be of little use. It would be better to focus on refining his Three Talents Sword for a powerful array.

As for the Merit Calendar, it was just for display, useful for checking time and calendars but not for combat. The Luo Book, a mid-tier treasure, was used by Feng Ye for calculations and array layouts. After achieving the Great Law, it would be of little use.

Therefore, instead of letting these treasures lie idle, it would be better to use them to refine a handy treasure to add some strength.

Primordial treasures are valuable mainly because they contain the laws of the Heavenly Dao, aligning with the Heavenly Dao and suppressing fate.

However, primordial treasures are rare. If they are formed by great fortune and have significant meaning in the future, or if they are formed from the essence of heaven and earth over a long time.

But clearly, these treasures are not enough for all the immortals and deities in the world. Therefore, the idea of refining primordial treasures arose.

However, refining them is not easy. First, the materials must be primordial; otherwise, they will be tainted by post-primordial energy and lose their quality.

Second, the item to be refined, or the vessel, is usually a primordial furnace. Generally, the Heavenly Furnace and the transformations of heaven and earth are used for refining.

However, the most important part of a primordial treasure is the Heavenly Law. One must either perform a great deed that aligns with the Heavenly Dao, like the Treasure of the Falling Treasure, which aligns with the wealth of the world, or a powerful being must forcibly extract the law from the Heavenly Dao and integrate it into the treasure.

Feng Ye could also forcibly extract the law from the Heavenly Dao, but his power and skills were insufficient. The amount of law he could extract would not be enough for a mid-tier treasure. Therefore, the treasure he wanted to refine would have to align with the Heavenly Dao, with the Heavenly Dao directly bestowing the law.

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