"The treasure is right in front of you, and you all backed down, really... Wait a minute, don't say I didn't give you a chance, don't be envious or jealous! Brothers, wait a moment, I'll be right back!"
Jiang Taixu said in a deep voice, "You really want to go in?"
"Go, I've braved countless monstrous dangers, what's a mere blood-spitting dragon to me? Wait for me for an hour. If I don't appear, bypass the dragon's blood-spitting formation and head east; perhaps that will lead you out of the Primordial Ancient Mine..."
As he spoke, Jiang Liu stepped into the dragon's head section of the "Fire Dragon Tomb" and entered through the dragon's mouth. Instantly, an immense heat surged forth, distorting the very space around him.
Jiang Liu was prepared. He communicated with the sapling of immortal fire rooted in the life spring. The moment the heat struck, the sapling's branches and leaves swayed, actually absorbing and plundering the boundless heat.
The terrifying attack from the "Fire Dragon Tomb" actually became nourishment for the Immortal Fire Tree, causing its branches and leaves to burn fiercely.
As Hei Huang watched Jiang Liu walk unharmed into the depths of the "Fire Dragon Tomb," his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He let out a wail and said, "I'm ruthless! That kid really managed to enter unscathed. With his personality, he either doesn't make a move or he's absolutely certain of obtaining the peerless divine source... The peerless divine source, I'm going to bite him!"
As he spoke, he stared intently at Jiang Taixu, baring his teeth, and said, "Fatty, what if we kidnap his older brother and make him pay with the peerless divine source to ransom him?"
Duan De remained unmoved, saying, "Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs is unacceptable! Brother Jiang and I had a good working relationship three years ago and are old friends. It's just that I've been misled by you recently. Now I've finally seen your true colors, and I've decided to cooperate with Brother Jiang again. He can have the meat, and I'll have the soup. If you have any malicious intentions, Brother Jiang, Brother Jiang, and I will suppress you, you demon dog..."
"Woof...you wicked Taoist priest, you're the one who came up with all these bad ideas, and now you're blaming me for it. I'll bite you to death!"
...
As Jiang Liu ventured deeper into the "Fire Dragon Tomb," he discovered that its danger level was similar to that of the eighth level of the Fire Domain. For thousands of years, only a handful of people had been able to penetrate the eighth level of the Fire Domain; anyone below the level of a powerful being would be reduced to ashes upon taking even a single step.
"The danger of this place is not just the endless heat; there must be other perils as well, otherwise it wouldn't be called the Fire Dragon Tomb!"
Sure enough, as he ventured into the dragon's throat along its mouth, he discovered a deadly trap.
A blazing fireball hung in mid-air, melting the surrounding rocks and forming lava on the ground.
"Dragon Ball?" Jiang Liu immediately sensed that the little tree of immortal fire in his sea of wheels was somewhat excited and had a desire to devour it.
Jiang Liu felt a headache coming on. He sensed immense danger within the dragon pearl, with boundless malevolent energy, resentment, and yin energy. In this place of extreme yang, he sensed extreme yin energy. How could such a strange feeling not alarm him?
“Extreme Yang gives rise to Yin… The so-called isolated Yang cannot grow, isolated Yin cannot be born. This is the gestation of an unparalleled Holy Spirit! A Holy Spirit born in the flames…” Jiang Liu was excited just thinking about it. He wanted to refine it into an avatar to serve as a deity in the Dao Palace Secret Realm.
Jiang Liu dared not make a move rashly. He observed for a long time before slowly approaching.
That fireball, shaped like a dragon's pearl, was no ordinary object. Penetrating the outer layer of bright white light, one could see a human-shaped figure inside, drifting elusively amidst the flames.
"Nurtured by the boundless flames of the Fire Dragon Tomb, after countless ages, it absorbs the power of the Fire Dragon Tomb and can be transformed into life, possessing supreme power... Unfortunately, you will not live to see that day!"
Seemingly sensing the danger, the humanoid figure inside the Dragon Ball issued a series of warnings, clearly having developed thought and intelligence.
In an instant, a flaming arrow shot towards him. Jiang Liu raised his hand to block it, his body protected by blood energy and red light, thinking he could withstand it. But the moment the flaming arrow entered his body, Jiang Liu sensed immense danger, not only from the boundless heat but also from the malevolent energy.
Instantly, Jiang Liu felt that his left arm, which had been injured by the flaming arrow, could no longer move, and his skin was withering at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Such potent toxicity! It contains both fiery and insidious poisons... Truly terrifying!"
Those fire toxins were clearly a delicious treat for the sapling of the Immortal Fire Tree. It absorbed every last bit of this extremely pure fire energy, which excited it greatly. Its branches and leaves swayed, clearly indicating its delight.
However, Jiang Liu needed to cure the Yin poison himself. Fortunately, he cultivated the path of the Human Immortal and had abundant blood and energy to support him, so it was not difficult for him to expel the Yin poison.
The attacks were relentless—fire arrows, fire rain, fire serpents—the final assault almost resembled a fire dragon. Having survived one crisis, Jiang Liu became even more cautious. Although the dangers were numerous, with the aid of the Immortal Fire Tree, nothing could stop him. Knowing its fate was sealed, the Holy Spirit within the Dragon Ball tried to escape, but was bound by Jiang Liu's "Heaven and Earth Millstone" technique. Once the Immortal Fire Tree began absorbing its essence, even a self-destruction was impossible.
"Hey, hey, hey... Immortal Fire, if you're eating meat, at least give me a sip of the soup!"
Jiang Liu felt a pang of heartache as he watched the dragon ball in his hand gradually shrink. The Flame Saint Spirit born from this "Fire Dragon Tomb" was not weak; even now, it possessed the combat power of a half-step Great Power. However, it was utterly powerless against the Immortal Fire Tree.
"If I could possess another body, my strength would at least double!"
The Dragon Ball shrank to the size of a human head, and the Immortal Fire Tree finally stopped absorbing it. Flames, like branches and leaves, pulled the Dragon Ball into Jiang Liu's body and into his heart.
The inner sanctuary of the mind is undergoing a tremendous transformation!
Chapter 346 Those who deceive others will always be deceived in return.
The Sea of Wheels is below the navel, about the size of a palm, while the Dao Palace is above it, corresponding to the five internal organs. The heart belongs to fire, and it gives birth to a fire-type deity. The Immortal Fire Tree injected the Flame Holy Spirit from the Dragon Ball into the heart area, and instantly, Jiang Liu felt the Heart God Treasury in the Dao Palace Secret Realm reach its full potential, giving birth to a fire-type deity.
The five deities in the Taoist palace are closely related to the five internal organs, and can generate Taoist power and vitality, making it a place to nourish life.
The five organs—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys—are collectively known as the Five Organs or the Five Spirits. They nourish the essence and qi without depletion, and preserve life without decay. They represent an extremely powerful and mysterious realm within the human body.
If a person can nourish their spirit, they will not die. The five spirits will always be present, and they will remain forever young. They will be connected to the five elements, and be linked to heaven and earth, endless and boundless, and can live forever in the world.
The Dao Palace is a secret realm that should not be underestimated. If you wish to achieve immortality, you must work hard in this secret realm. If you wish to reach a higher level and comprehend the Dao of Immortality, you also need to evolve the Five Elements here.
Now, the first level of the Jiangliu Dao Palace's secret realm has been completed in an instant, giving birth to a fire-type deity.
This was not the end. The Immortal Fire Tree had devoured all of Jiang Liu's chaotic energy and was now beginning to react. A hazy, fiery red mist, filled with terrifying divine power, enveloped Jiang Liu, as if a bronze furnace had taken him inside.
Yes, at this moment, the Immortal Fire, with the essence and primordial energy of the supreme divine source and the Holy Spirit of Flame, forged a furnace of heaven and earth, using Jiang Liu's physical body as an elixir, refining it in every way.
Jiang Liu knew this was a great opportunity for him. A divine palace appeared in his body, and he could clearly see a deity in flame form appearing in his heart area. It was majestic and dignified, with a cold indifference and domineering aura that looked down on all living beings.
Using the supreme divine source combined with the vital energy of the Flame Holy Spirit for body tempering is truly a luxury.
Calculating the time, at the very last moment of the agreed time, Jiang Liu inhaled the divine source energy that enveloped him into his abdomen, and then walked out of the "Fire Dragon Tomb".
Without that primordial dragon pearl, the "Fire Dragon Tomb" has lost its foundation and is no longer subject to any terrifying crisis.
"He's out!" Jiang Taixu, who had been watching the massive ravine, finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jiang Liu's figure appear.
"This emperor is ruthless! Such a great opportunity was placed right in front of me, and I just let it go to waste..."
Duan De, his face flushed, moved closer to Jiang Liu and asked, "Are you alright? Hmm... I smell the aura of divine source, it's the source of fire, such powerful flames!"
"There's no need to try and get the divine source; it's already been absorbed. I only got a sip myself..."
"Who ate that meat?" Black Emperor asked Jiang Liu, his eyes gleaming green.
"Heh...of course, it's a monster you can't afford to mess with!"
Black Emperor bared his teeth in disbelief, but needing a favor, he dared not be presumptuous and whispered, "There's still dragon blood here, why don't we give it a try!"
Jiang Liu dared to venture deep into the "Fire Dragon Tomb" entirely thanks to the Immortal Fire Tree. Because it was a highly dangerous place with fire attributes, he was not afraid. However, Jiang Liu dared not easily attempt to explore the blood-red lake.
"Do you want to give it a try? I can back you up!" Jiang Liu said. It was absolutely impossible for him to lead the charge, but if Hei Huang and Duan De led the charge, he could give it a try.
"Don't worry, I'll keep you safe!" Jiang Liu said again.
"I feel like I've been tricked?" Black Emperor muttered, but looking at the blood-red lake in the distance, his eyes revealed a greedy expression.
"Okay, but I want the lion's share! It contains an unparalleled divine source..."
Black Emperor jogged toward the crimson lake, just about to leap into it, when he suddenly stopped, narrowly missing the mark.
Duan De and Jiang Liu looked utterly disappointed.
"So close! Why didn't I jump in?" Duan De muttered, his eyes meeting those of the Black Emperor.
"You lied to me, using me as a pawn!" Immediately, the Black Emperor became furious, not only refusing to approach the Crimson Lake again, but also showing signs of causing a scene at the slightest provocation.
Jiang Liu was also very disappointed. There were no more test subjects, and he had no intention of risking his life. He said, "Since no one is going in, let's go!"
Even after leaving the "Dragon's Bloodshed" area, the Black Emperor kept looking back, extremely reluctant to leave.
The sky was dark, devoid of stars and moon. A thin mist rose from the boundless red earth, obscuring all directions. Even Jiang Liu's cultivated Heavenly Eye ability struggled to penetrate the fog. After traversing dozens of miles, the surroundings were eerily quiet. Red sand and gravel covered the ground; each step produced a crackling sound that carried far in the still, empty night.
"Jiang Liu, you haven't gone to the wrong place, have you? I have a feeling we're heading deeper into the Primordial Ancient Mine?"
"Enough with the nonsense. I'm searching for a special region. Didn't you want to obtain the peerless divine source? There might be a great harvest coming..." The sky grew darker and darker, shrouded in mist. At first, it was like a thin veil fluttering, but it grew thicker and thicker, threatening to make it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face. But Jiang Liu was not afraid. He had just passed through several dangerous places, and he had verified them one by one in his mind. He had a way to deal with most of them.
"We've come out of the wilderness, and finally we see greenery..."
The Taoist priest was stunned as soon as he finished speaking, because a pine forest suddenly appeared in front of him. The bright moon shone among the pines and the clear spring flowed over the rocks. This was the true scene before him.
The pine forest sways, the clear spring flows gently, the moon reflects in the stream, creating a serene and bright atmosphere.
"Jiang Liu, where have you led us? Something is definitely amiss. How could there be such a place in this Primordial Ancient Mine area?"
Black Emperor was so anxious that he dug a hole in the ground, his face full of worry: "Usually I'm the one who tricks people, but today I've been tricked so many times..."
The Primordial Mine was a forbidden zone for life, barren of all vegetation. The sight before them now horrified everyone, except for Jiang Liu, who was searching for this very place.
“Something is glowing…” Although Jiang Taixu’s eyesight was failing, his gaze was deep, as if he could see all the way to the pine forest.
The stream babbled, flowing over the blue stones, its surface as pure and white as silk. The three people and their dog entered the woods and, sure enough, saw shimmering light; something was glowing.
"It's a skeleton!"
Beneath an ancient pine tree lies a pure white skeleton, its entire body sparkling and radiant in the moonlight.
"It's the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty in Zhongzhou! An immortal dynasty that has been passed down for hundreds of thousands of years, and an Emperor with world-shaking cultivation has actually perished here..." Jiang Taixu picked up a piece of warm jade from the stream. It was carved into the shape of a dragon and shone with precious light. Only the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty could possess such a jade pendant; it was a symbol of status.
"Jiang Liu, what is your purpose in bringing us here? I feel a great threat, no less than the Primordial Ancient Mine..." Duan De felt that he had been having a run of bad luck lately, and even drinking cold water was a problem.
This is an area even more dangerous than the "Fire Dragon Tomb". Jiang Taixu had passed through Zishan, but when he saw this place, he found that it was no worse than Zishan, and just as dangerous as the Taichu Ancient Mine behind him.
But Jiang Liu's eyes were fixed intently as he said, "Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll be right back!"
Chapter 347 The Inheritance of the Source Celestial Master
In the deadly land of the Primordial Ancient Mine, a vibrant grove of life has appeared. Just as extreme yang gives birth to extreme yin, this is either a sign of great fortune or great misfortune.
There is a warning for future generations: things will turn around when they reach their extremes; if you see this, retreat quickly.
That wasn't something said to ordinary people, but a warning to Master Yuan!
The latter half of the text mentions that such mountains and terrain are not normal and should not exist. There must be something incredible underground. Even Master Yuan had to retreat!
In short, this is a ley line capable of slaying a Source Celestial Master, a demonic land that must be avoided. Even the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty, whose strength was comparable to a Great Completion God King and who could rival Jiang Taixu at his peak, perished here, his corpse strewn across the stream.
Jiang Liu's expression was solemn. He had not entered this place for the incredible thing buried underground; what he wanted was the inheritance of the fourth-generation Source Master.
As they ventured deeper into the pine forest, Jiang Liu was drenched in cold sweat, his clothes soaking his back. An immense pressure descended upon him; with each step, the weight seemed to increase until finally, it felt as if he were carrying a mountain on his back.
The surroundings remained quiet and peaceful, without the slightest sign of abnormality. The clear spring gurgled melodiously, creating a serene atmosphere. But beneath this peaceful ambiance lay immense danger. Even the world-shaking emperor had perished here; how could there be no danger? It was undoubtedly a blood-stained demonic land!
This mountain-like pressure could instantly kill those with slightly weaker strength. The bursts of light were like knives cutting into axes; a moment's carelessness could result in severe injury.
Jiang Liu held the weapon, responding with the Nine Secrets Fighting Word Technique and the All Word Technique. Facing a beam of light that seemed to cleave down like a giant axe, he let out a soft shout, opened his mouth, and unleashed a divine radiance that swept across the ten directions like a tidal wave, engulfing the crisis.
This is the "Fighting" Secret among the Nine Secrets, capable of evolving into various offensive and killing divine techniques, ever-changing and truly a supreme sacred art. Jiang Liu opened his mouth and spat out a stream of energy, like a celestial river hanging upside down, its power unmatched. His essence, energy, and spirit far surpassed ordinary people, his innate primordial energy as vast as the sea, making this divine art perfectly suited for him. Coupled with the occasional appearance of ten times his usual combat strength, although walking through the pine forest was dangerous, he never stopped.
Until Jiang Liu's figure completely disappeared from Jiang Taixu's sight and penetrated deep into the heart of the Demon Land, Yuan Tian automatically turned the pages and shot out streaks of colorful clouds.
"I was right. The fourth-generation Source Master inscribed the Source Heaven Pattern, which not only sealed this demonic land but also left behind a legacy. As long as you carry it, you will be safe..."
Runes unique to the Yuan Tian Master's lineage appeared in the sky and on the ground, attracting each other to the Heaven in Jiang Liu's hand. The Yuan Tian patterns were profound and complex, shimmering with light, like a bright lamp, guiding Jiang Liu deep into the pine forest.