Along the way, many insights gradually settled and sublimated in Lin Yi's heart, ready to burst forth.
The three realms of life: seeing oneself, seeing the world, and seeing all living beings.
The same applies to spiritual practice.
Lin Yi returned once again to the place where he had emerged from the River of Blood and stepped onto the shore, and sat cross-legged on a large rock by the water.
After seven days of meditation, Lin Yi opened his eyes.
He saw himself, the Blood River, and all the creatures within it.
This time, Lin Yi finally saw the deepest part of the Blood River. Beneath the endless despair, a glimmer of light shone – a yearning for life.
It was this yearning that gave birth to the many creatures in the River of Blood.
Although the Three Saints of the Blood River possessed great magical power, they were always limited by themselves. Only Lin Yi, who came from the outside world, was naturally detached and able to see things from a higher perspective.
The true water of the Blood River surged and churned within Lin Yi's body, and then a sliver of silver light, like the bright moon, shone through.
The silver light converged and eventually transformed into a jade disc of the moon, which hung behind Lin Yi's head.
The moonlight, like a light veil, fell upon the River of Blood.
The river water gradually lost its blood color and became clear, with only the purest vitality flowing through it.
"The Yin energy gives birth to and nourishes all things!"
This is the "Taiyin True Fire," one of the seven innate true fires, containing the essence of heaven and earth, and the mysteries of creation.
A blood-red river demon approached from afar, obscuring the moon's clear light, along with the large rock by the river.
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Half a month later, at Caiyun Cave.
Lin Yi and Jiao Fei were sitting together drinking tea.
The journey to the Blood River took more than half a year, and Jiao Fei had already been there several times.
Jiao Fei put down his teacup and said, "Master Lin, I inquired with my senior brothers in the sect. The Crimson Fire Yuan Copper Tree is naturally countered by a kind of strange insect called the 'Gold-Gnawing Fire Ant.' One of our sect's greatest enemies specifically cultivated an avatar of this insect, so it was later abandoned. However..."
"But what is it, Brother Jiao? Please speak freely," Lin Yi said with a smile.
"However, there are still some refined Crimson Fire Yuan Copper Wood in the sect, but..." Jiao Fei hesitated. The previous news, whether it was about Crimson Fire Yuan Copper Wood or not, was actually obtained from another place.
Although the two had some friendship, how could they give away such a precious treasure as the Crimson Refined Copper Wood so casually?
"There's no such thing as a free lunch, and I naturally understand that principle." Lin Yi said, taking out a light sphere that changed between gold and black, and handed it to Jiao Fei, saying, "Brother Jiao, give this to your senior brothers, and they will be satisfied."
After receiving the ball of light, Jiao Fei took his leave.
Three days later, Lin Yi obtained thirty pieces of refined Crimson Refined Bronze Wood. After giving Jiao Fei the thirteen jade slips that recorded the method of refining the secret ship, the Great Sea Loach, he transformed into a Fire Crow and headed towards the Central Plains.
Lin Yi was finally at ease after leaving the Western Regions.
Although he knew that the Tianhe Sword Sect was outwardly relaxed but inwardly tense, with all the Nascent Soul masters and true disciples being extremely busy.
Even Jiao Fei, a quasi-true disciple who had been cultivating the Heavenly River Orthodox Method for less than three years, was dragged to guard the Blood River passage beneath the Tongtian River. It was unlikely that anyone would come to him to discuss Dao or duel swords, but he still felt somewhat uneasy.
It was about 13,000 li from Tongtian River to Chang'an City. Lin Yi flew for half a month before he could see the majestic city wall.
Outside Chang'an City, in Baqiao County, in Lvliu Village.
Following the spiritual connection left behind when Lin Yi taught the two Su sisters the "Great Sun Light Mantra," he arrived at this small village.
Green trees surround the village, and green hills slope beyond the town.
At this very moment, the rays of the setting sun shine upon the green hills and trees, adding to their splendor.
A knocking sound rang out on the door.
"They're here," someone called from inside the door.
A moment later, with a creak, a small head poked out from the doorway.
"Young Master, you're finally back!" Su Huan exclaimed with delight upon seeing the person outside the door.
"Yes, I'm back," Lin Yi said with a smile.
"Please come in, young master," Su Huan said, opening the door.
After Lin Yi entered the courtyard, Susan, dressed in red, also came out of the house, curtsied, and said, "It has been several years since we last met, and your demeanor is even more charming than before."
Lin Yi waved his hand and said, "Don't praise me."
After the three of them reunited and exchanged a few words, Lin Yi, who was weary from his journey, settled down in a house, as he really needed to rest.
The next day, Lin Yi led the two Su sisters into the cave within the Qiankun Cauldron and they began their work together.
Susan, holding a gourd of Three Lights Divine Water, stood guard on the right side of the volcano, watering a piece of Crimson Fire Copper Wood on the mountaintop every now and then.
This is a piece of Crimson Fire Bronze Wood that Lin Yi carefully selected, with the most abundant remaining vitality and the most tender buds that have not yet withered.
Regardless of whether it will ultimately survive, we have to give it a try.
On the other side of the ice mountain, Lin Yi was leading Su Huan to set up an ice formation with a huge rock as the core.
This formation was learned by Lin Yi from the Heavenly One Profound Ice Formation of the Four Seas Realm, which he transformed into the Eight Scenery Talismans of the Upper Yuan. He only possessed one percent of its power, but it was still sufficient for his needs.