Chapter 1654: Firefly Chain
of the crater was covered in white snow, and a continuous stream of cold air rose from the bottom, like an ice cave.Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!For this reason, t..."Fiery Rhinoceros Pendant!" Lan exclaimed. Kun Dao also saw the Scarlet Immortal Pendant, his breathing suddenly becoming heavier.
She had just heard her senior brother mention the most top-notch treasures of the Fire Phase lineage, including the Fiery Rhinoceros Amulet. The most astonishing function of this treasure was that it could be used to set up a tribulation-crossing formation.
After the annihilation of Wuxiang Xianmen, the Huoxi Pei's whereabouts remained unknown. It turned out to be brought into the Yangyan Divine Prohibition by the founder of Huxiang, the Fire Phase Patriarch.
Kun Dao was eager to try, but seeing his senior brother remain motionless, he dared not act on his own accord.
"Little sister, don't rejoice too early. Setting up the tribulation-crossing formation requires not only the Firescale Pendant but also a treasure from the Water Phase lineage. That treasure is still missing. Moreover, we don't know the formation method. It's harder than ascending to heaven to restore the formation."
The white-robed Taoist shook his head slightly and first splashed a basin of cold water on Kunda.
Kun Dao wasn't too disheartened. He turned to look east, "Perhaps the most treasured item from the Water Phase lineage was also brought into the mountains by the Water Phase Ancestor. Senior Brother, since you have the Fire Rhinoceros Pendant, how about we go to the Water Flow Divine Prohibition once more" The Five Element Divine Prohibitions were arranged around the mountain according to the cyclical order of the five elements.
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Aquatics are followed by wood, and wood by fire. Therefore, we can deduce that there is a wooden deity barrier between them and the water deities. The best route would be to first exit through the fire deity barrier and circumnavigate from the outside.
Wandering outside carries the risk of being discovered.
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The biggest problem isn't here.
They can move freely within the Yanhuang Divine Prohibition using their Yanhuang Blade, but they don't even know what divine prohibition is used for water travel. If the power of the water divine prohibition is comparable to that of the Yanhuang divine prohibition, it would be very difficult for the two of them to find the Water Ancestor's cave abode.
The white-robed Daoist understood, and his junior sister certainly knew the difficulties within, but the temptation of the tribulation formation was too great.
“It’s still too early to talk about tribulation,” the white-robed Daoist said soothingly, his tone shifting. “The tribulation formation is just one function of the Huxie Pei. Several powerful cultivators within the sect can greatly reduce the difficulty of their cultivation by using the Huxie Pei. Even without the tribulation formation, our journey wouldn’t be in vain…”
When Kun Dao heard his senior brother mention those mystical abilities, his eyes lit up.
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During their conversation, they did not forget to observe the cave dwelling.
The cave dwelling was silent and peaceful. The old man sat motionless, truly extinguished. He must have already decayed like the other corpse. Only because he was guarded by the fire bell did he not turn to ash on the spot.
Without further hesitation, the two entered the cave one after the other.
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The white-robed Taoist hurried toward the fire bell. Upon arriving nearby, he did not reach out rashly. His gaze swept over the old man's lifeless face before turning to observe the formation beneath him.
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Kun Dao quickly followed, constantly sizing up the cave dwelling. He scanned the spot where the corpse had been before, his expression shifting slightly as if he had made a new discovery. He suddenly darted past it. The corpse was sitting cross-legged on the edge of the Huo Zhong Lingzhen formation. There was a stone platform beneath it, also enveloped by the formation's energy, but not within the Huo Zhong itself.
His position relative to the elder should show deference, with a clear distinction of seniority.
The corpse lay on the stone platform, only a pile of white ash remaining.
Kun Dao glanced at him twice, then reached out to grab Bai Hui.
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Her impulsive action startled the robed Taoist. The robed Taoist's face changed slightly, worried that she had triggered the spirit array, and was about to stop her, but saw white ash billow up, sending an object flying out, landing in Kun Dao's hand.
This is a bracelet. At first glance, it doesn't have any dazzling sparkle, but once you brush away the white ash, you can see that the chain pattern is exquisite. Any female cultivator who sees this item would be smitten with it.
The most eye-catching were three red crystals the size of lychees.
Each crystal contained a tiny spark, holding the essence of pure fire element. Within the crystal, it cast a faint glow, not dazzling but incredibly beautiful.
"Firefly Chain!"
The white-robed Taoist was astonished.
This is another precious treasure of the Huòxiāng Hall.
"Senior Brother," Kun Dao raised his head, his face filled with joy, lovingly twirling the Firefly Magic Chain.
“Keep it, and I’ll send you a few talismans when you get back. With them and your magic chain, you’ll definitely see a boost in your strength!”
The white-robed Daoist certainly couldn't steal his own disciple's treasure. He took it over to examine it, confirming that it was the treasure described in the scriptures. He then returned it, expressing envy at her good fortune. Then, he warned Kun Dao and admonished her to be more careful in the future and never act recklessly again!
He had observed the fire bell formation and seen a few clues.
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The cave dwelling drew celestial fire from the external Yang Yan divine prohibition, allowing it to flow into the formation, suppressing its violent nature and transforming it into a firebell.
It seems that the Yang Yan Divine Inhibitions are the source of the Spirit Formation's power, but the Huoxi Pei is also indispensable and occupies a very important position.
To recklessly take the Fire Rhinoceros Amulet is to risk great danger. At best, it will cause unrest in the spirit formations and scatter the Fire Bell array. At worst, it could trigger a violent eruption of the heavenly fire, allowing the endless flames from beyond to surge inward and instantly destroy this pure land.
Even then, the Sunblight Blade won't be able to protect them.
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Hearing her senior brother speak of the dire consequences, Kun Dao trembled with fear. She even dared not utter a word, hiding behind the white-robed Taoist to avoid her senior brother's serious gaze. With a happy expression, she began to play with her magic chain. The white-robed Taoist understood his junior sister's temperament and smiled helplessly.
The Yu Tai Sect was a hidden sect, and its disciples rarely had the opportunity to travel and train outside. As the most beloved among her sisters, she had hardly left the mountain since entering the sect. She lacked worldly experience and was as innocent as a girl.
He put aside his distractions, carefully observed the spirit formation, and pondered how he could take the fire rhinoceros pendant and the elder's relics.
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Kun Dao hid behind, his eyes couldn't be taken off the talisman chain. The more he looked, the more he liked it. He played with it for a few times and couldn't wait to put it on his wrist.
The firefly bracelet and the gleaming wrist shone together, even if they weren't treasures, they were the best adornments in the world.
The moment the Dao Chain was put on, Kun Dao's movements paused imperceptibly before instantly returning to normal.
She remained oblivious, twisting her wrist incessantly, a mesmerizing sight. Her other hand unconsciously rubbed against the chainmail, the fireflies trapped within its jewels flickering gently, as if echoing Kun Dao's caress.
The white-robed Daoist finally sorted out the脈絡 and determined the mystery.
"Step back, little sister!"
He reminded her in a low voice.
Kun Dao listened and stepped back three paces. She no longer craved the firefly chain as much as before, silently watching her senior brother's movements while her fingers still idly rubbed the crystals on the chain.
"The disciple is disrespectful, master forgive me!"
The white-robed Daoist bowed deeply to the elder before sitting down cross-legged.
Then, he raised his hand and stroked his head. A red glow shot out from his head, and at the same time, the Chi Huo sword hummed loudly and flew into the red glow.
In an instant, the red glow subsided. The Chimera Blade was now adorned with countless intricate lines, composed of myriad runes, forming an incredibly complex pattern.
The lines etched upon it shimmer, sometimes bright, sometimes faint, and within them flows a strange power, swirling around the blade.
'Whoosh!'
The Chi- Huo Sword paused briefly, then flew above the Fire Bell. The sword tip pointed directly at the Fire Rhinoceros Crest.
At the same time, the white-robed Taoist became busy, his hands fluttering like wheels, fingers spinning as he conjured talismans out of thin air, continuously striking them into the interior of the fire bell.
The spiritual sword vibrated with a resonant hum. Guided by the talisman, its intent seeped into the fire bell like wisps of smoke. Essentially, this process involved imbuing the fire bell with the spirit array through the talisman's integration. During this process, the physical form of the crimson fire sword grew increasingly ethereal, almost becoming a mere beam of light. It slowly descended, finally making contact with the fire bell.
The bell of fire trembled lightly, and the expected counterattack did not arrive.
The white-robed Taoist was secretly pleased, knowing he had done the right thing, and immediately quickened his pace.
As soon as the red fire sword's blade light was seen, it gradually merged into the fire bell until it disappeared. Inside the fire bell, a finger-sized sword shadow appeared and was slowly moving closer to the Fire Rhinoceros Pendant.
At this moment, the light within Jian Ying converged, a seal flickering in and out of existence.
This seal was prepared to replace the Fire Rhinoceros Seal. The Fire Rhinoceros Seal is not the source of power for the Firebell Spirit Formation. Using this seal instead means losing the true yang refining demon function, but it allows the spirit formation to maintain a state of non-collapse for a certain period of time.
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In this way, he could easily take the treasure.
‘Buzz!’
Jian Ying attempted to pry the Huoxing Pei, but it was like poking a hornet's nest. The Huo Zhong suddenly trembled, and the qi violently surged.
This was within the white-robed Taoist's expectations.
But what worried him most was that the Taoist in the fiery cauldron was also shaken, his body trembling and his features shifting, as if he were about to awaken. The scene was quite eerie.
Then, the white-robed Taoist put his heart at ease because the elder, like the previous corpse, turned into dust. After years of being burned by the scorching sun and heavenly fire, even the remains of a transformed god could not survive.
Moreover, it cannot be confirmed whether the old man was a Nascent Soul cultivator in his lifetime.
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The old man was dead. His body turned to dust, and inside, one thing remained, a corner of it visible, like a finger ring.
Besides this, there don't seem to be any other relics.
"Mustard seed treasures"
The white-robed Taoist flashed this thought in his mind, his heart burning with fervor.
In the cave, both corpses had decayed completely. He no longer needed to worry about anything and refocused his gaze on the Fiery Rhinoceros Pendant. Manipulating the Crimson Fire Sword, he continued to pry it loose, causing the cave to tremble violently.
After countless probes, the white-robed Daoist finally thoroughly sorted out the context and no longer hesitated. With both hands moving swiftly, he completed a seal and uttered in a low voice: “Fall!”
Jian Ying no longer entangled with Huoxing Pei, suddenly descended, intending to pierce the fire bell and take away the finger inside first. Lan: "Shua!"
The crimson blade pierced through the burning bell, its light scattering white ash. It swept up the only ring it could find and turned to retreat, but suddenly the situation took a drastic turn.
'Boom!'
A colossal tremor shook the earth, like a bell tolling from within the heart of Bai Pao Dao's disciple. The force of it made his eyes spin.
Inside the bell, flames erupted, suddenly several fire dragons surged toward the Crimson Fire Sword.
“Is this formation allowing entry but not exit”
The white-robed cultivator's mind raced, hurriedly changing his hand seals. The Crimson Fire Sword flashed several times, dodging the fire dragon's attack and continuing to surge upwards. In the next instant, the scene within the spirit formation was utterly chaotic. A sword shadow darted about within it, a breathtakingly perilous dance.
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The white-robed Taoist's heart pounded, his eyes fixed on the Crimson Fire Sword. He seemed to be one with the sword, desperately searching for a way out of this predicament. The only good news was that the fire seed formation was targeting the Crimson Fire Sword and showed no signs of attacking them yet.
"Sister, help me!"
The situation had reached the most intense degree. The white-robed Taoist finally came up with a plan, but he was probably not capable of doing it himself. He hurriedly called Kun Dao for help.
Kun Dao listened attentively and, following the white-robed Taoist's instructions, offered up a phoenix hairpin. The hairpin's shadow flashed, resembling a sharp sword, piercing the fire bell at the perfect moment.
Internal and external responses harmonize, the opportunity presents itself.
The Crimson Fire Sword, like a fish swimming, seized the fleeting opportunity and leaped out of the Dragon Gate! Meanwhile, talismans materialized, seemingly ready to replace the Fiery Rhinoceros Pendant. With one fell swoop, he intended to bring out both treasures at once.
Within a small space, there is excitement and fear.
It could be said that the situation was settled. The white-robed Taoist was about to laugh, but suddenly a sense of foreboding arose in his heart. He felt a gust of wind strike him from the side, targeting his vital point. He was shocked and terrified.
"Junior Sister, you..."
The white-robed Taoist was startled and turned back, only to see his junior sister turning her head to look at him. Her movements were stiff, her expression dazed, and her eyes vacant.
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Her familiar, alluring face sent a chill down his spine.
"Demonic taint" The white-robed Taoist's heart flashed with these two words, but no!
According to the sect's scriptures, when cultivators are afflicted by demonic corruption, it doesn't manifest immediately. The higher their cultivation level, the stronger their resistance. Otherwise, the immortal world would have been turned upside down long ago.
My junior sister is at least a nascent soul cultivator, it's impossible for her to be silently controlled by the demonic taint. Moreover, the corpse in the cave has already turned to ashes, what does the demonic taint rely on to exist
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My junior sister's condition is also wrong, she's been corrupted by demonic energy and turned into a terrifying monster. This isn't like my junior sister at all.
This scripture was personally written by the master who experienced the great tribulation firsthand, so it cannot be wrong.
In an instant, countless questions flashed through his mind, but they were destined to remain unanswered.
The sneak attack arrived, and a protective qi barrier instantly flared to life. At the same time, the white-robed Taoist's robes billowed, unleashing a blue ring - a rare self-protecting treasure. But before it could fully appear, the blue ring was swallowed by blinding heavenly fire.
“Heavenly fire...”
The white-robed Daoist almost groaned inwardly. The Fire Bell Spirit Array had always targeted the Crimson Fire Sword, and now, at this crucial moment, it was targeting him, its master.
Something's wrong!
As crisis struck, the white-robed Daoist realized in his heart that it wasn't that the Fire Bell Spirit Array couldn't lock onto him before. It was an invisible hand manipulating the flames here, misleading his judgment.
It controls the senior apprentice sister as well!
'Boom!' The skyfire ripped through the robes' defenses in an instant, and the searing pain that followed dragged the white-robed Taoist back to reality.
The change came suddenly. Kun Dao and Tian Huo's cooperation was perfect, the white-robed Taoist had no time to react, could only lower his head with difficulty, seeing his junior sister's delicate jade hand thrust a jade sword into his chest, blood gushing out.
"My junior sister's swordsmanship is still what I taught her..."
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The white-robed Daoist let out a bitter smile, the light in his eyes vanishing rapidly.
The next moment, a beam of light shot out from the white-robed Daoist's head, his Nascent Soul leaving his body. He looked around in confusion, his pained gaze sweeping over his junior sister before he turned and fled outside, intending to teleport away.
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Outside, fire raged everywhere. He didn't know if he could escape, but this was his only way out. Unexpectedly, the fire intensified, exploding outward in an instant, engulfing the entire cave and easily confining the white-robed Taoist's Nascent Soul in place.
Then, Kun Dao's eyelids fluttered, as if regaining some consciousness. He smelled the pungent metallic scent of blood and opened his eyes to see his senior brother lying dead at the tip of his sword, his unseeing eyes staring accusingly at him.
A shocking scene left Kun Dao completely stunned.
A piercing scream echoed through the cave dwelling, horrifyingly shrill.
Soon, the screams disappeared, replaced by sucking sounds.
Before Kun could escape the cave and regain himself, he rushed to his senior brother's body like a starving tiger, greedily devouring his essence blood. This scene was terrifyingly demonic.
Blood flowed down her cheek and onto her clothes, staining them crimson. Kun Dao ignored it all, sucking out her essence after draining her blood. He then set his sights on her Nascent Soul, drawing it into his hand and shoving it into his mouth, chewing it with gusto.The grinding of his molars, accompanied by intermittent screams of agony, sent chills down one's spine.
Gradually, the screams became less frequent, the cave dwelling returned to silence. Only a corpse remained, along with a female cultivator bathed in blood, slumped on the ground. Sang couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.These blood infants were refined from Nascent Souls, the same size as a Nascent Soul, with their features still visible. Their bodies were transparent...