Chapter 77: Nine Palaces Flame-Binding Formation

Chen Qiang’s words were firm and decisive!

With that said.

Chen Qiang did not stay any longer and turned around to leave!

Xu Zhengyang glanced at Chen Qiang, then looked at Xie Pianpian, and quickly stuffed the Jade Box into the Jade Gourd before tightly following after Chen Qiang.

Seeing this, Xie Pianpian let out a soft sigh.

She tucked the Jade Token into her sleeve, her expression complicated as she watched Chen Qiang depart.

…

After returning to the Golden Rosy Cloud-Crossing Boat, Chen Qiang instructed Xu Zhengyang, “I know your talent is extraordinary, but alien flames are extremely dangerous!

Wait until you return to the mountain.

Let your master protect you before attempting to refine it, do you understand?”

“Yes.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyang immediately assured Chen Qiang, “This disciple will remember Uncle-Master’s teachings.”

“Good.”

Chen Qiang nodded and said, “Since that is so, you may return to your cabin to rest.

If there is anything you need, speak to me directly.”

“Yes.”

Xu Zhengyang responded, then immediately returned to his cabin.

…

Seven days later.

Chen Qiang and his group smoothly returned to the True Essence Sect.

Xu Zhengyang first bid farewell to Chen Qiang, then impatiently summoned the Azure Sky Crane Feather and flew straight toward the Divine Mechanism Peak!

As soon as he arrived at the Divine Mechanism Palace.

Xu Zhengyang saw Xing Yong already waiting for him on the third-floor platform.

When Xing Yong saw Xu Zhengyang.

He immediately waved and called out with a smile, “Junior Brother, over here, come down quickly!”

“Senior Brother.”

Xu Zhengyang greeted as he guided the Azure Sky Crane Feather down to land beside Xing Yong.

Without delay.

Xu Zhengyang eagerly took out the thirty-year Longevity Pill he had won from Yan Wuchen, holding it up as he asked, “Senior Brother, has Master emerged from seclusion?

On this trip, I also happened to win a thirty-year Longevity Pill, which can be offered to Master!”

“A thirty-year Longevity Pill?”

Xing Yong received the Jade Bottle and examined it carefully.

After confirming the pill was genuine, his eyes filled with joy as he said, “Good, very good!

With this pill.

Master no longer needs to be so anxious, he will surely break through the Third Tier and attain the rank of True Lord!”

Tier 1 cultivators had a lifespan of only one hundred and twenty years.

Though they lived thirty years longer than mortals, it was of little use.

Tier 2 cultivators, however, could live over two hundred years, and in the eyes of ordinary people, they were already “immortal sages.”

Pei Zhen was now one hundred and seventy-eight years old.

If he could not break through within the next ten years, he would inevitably turn into dust, perishing with Dao extinguished.

Precisely because of this.

Xing Yong immediately took out an emergency Jade Token to send a message to Pei Zhen.

A moment later.

After crushing the Jade Token, Xing Yong returned the Longevity Pill to Xu Zhengyang and said, “Since it was won by Junior Brother,

you should be the one to personally present it to Master later!”

As he spoke.

Xing Yong quickly pulled Xu Zhengyang inside the Divine Mechanism Palace, saying, “Come, come, let’s go meet Master!”

…

Moments later, inside the Divine Mechanism Palace.

When Pei Zhen was urgently summoned by Xing Yong, he was initially displeased.

But when he saw Xu Zhengyang presenting a thirty-year Longevity Pill, his face was filled with shock as he asked, “This…

how did you win it?”

“It’s like this, Master…”

Xu Zhengyang did not conceal anything.

He immediately recounted everything that had happened during their trip to the Medicine King Valley, leaving out no details, explaining it all to Pei Zhen and Xing Yong.

After hearing it, Xing Yong was astonished and exclaimed, “To think such a heaven-defying cultivation method exists, one that allows fate itself to be refined and absorbed?

But even so…

Junior Brother, you actually managed to defeat that person honorably in the arena?”

Saying this.

Xing Yong looked ashamed, saying, “Junior Brother is truly a peerless talent. As your elder brother, I feel utterly inferior…”

Although Xu Zhengyang downplayed the matter with his words.

Pei Zhen could still sense from the few things Xu Zhengyang mentioned just how dangerous and earth-shaking this journey had been!

At that moment.

Pei Zhen gently caressed the bottle containing the Longevity Pill, saying, “A thirty-year Longevity Pill is priceless.

Even I would not be willing to purchase such a thing…”

Saying this.

Pei Zhen’s face revealed a gratified smile as he said, “Who would have thought that after cultivating for one hundred and seventy years, I would one day receive such kindness from a disciple.”

“This disciple dares not!”

Xu Zhengyang immediately knelt down and said to Pei Zhen, “A master for one day is a father for life!

Had Master not taken in this disciple, a mediocre talent with four spiritual roots, I would still be wallowing in the mortal world.

Master has taught me the Dao and bestowed guidance, his grace is as great as rebirth!

A mere Longevity Pill is not even one ten-thousandth of what I owe Master!”

“What are you doing?”

Pei Zhen said, and without using magic power, personally stood up to help Xu Zhengyang to his feet.

With relief in his voice, he said, “To have such a disciple, this life of mine has no regrets!”

After standing up, Xu Zhengyang grinned and said, “To have met such a teacher, this disciple is fortunate beyond measure!”

“You brat.”

Pei Zhen scolded with a smile, then said, “Since you have already learned the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art.

It happens to be so.

These years, I have studied formations to manipulate the Terrestrial Fire Dragon Vein, and have grasped some truths about flame control.

Come with me.

I shall now help you refine this Spirit-Devouring Wild Flame!”

As he spoke.

Pei Zhen turned to Xing Yong with a grave expression and instructed, “Yong’er, refining an alien flame is a matter of great importance!

Therefore.

No matter what happens outside, you must not allow anyone to disturb us, do you understand?”

“Please rest assured, Master.”

Xing Yong solemnly promised, “This disciple will not fail the task!”

“Good.”

Pei Zhen nodded, then waved his hand, summoning a Teleportation Formation on the ground.

He called out to Xu Zhengyang, “Follow me.”

“Yes, Master.” Xu Zhengyang obeyed without hesitation.

…

As a feeling of weightlessness struck, Xu Zhengyang’s vision blurred.

The next instant.

Pei Zhen had already brought Xu Zhengyang into a cavern.

The cave resembled an upturned giant bowl, more than ten zhang in diameter, with glittering stalactites hanging from the dome.

At the center of the cavern.

A spiritual spring surged continuously, releasing pure Spiritual Energy that rose like mist, filling the entire cave with a hazy aura.

Pei Zhen explained to Xu Zhengyang, “This is the location of the Spiritual Eye of Divine Mechanism Peak. The spiritual energy here is so abundant it rivals a Tier 2 Spiritual Vein.”

As he spoke.

Pei Zhen slapped his Storage Pouch, causing a Formation Disk and eight Array Flags to fly out, arranging a formation beside the Spiritual Eye.

Then Pei Zhen said to Xu Zhengyang, “This is the Nine Palaces Flame-Binding Formation, a masterpiece of your Grandmaster!

The Terrestrial Fire Dragon Vein of Divine Mechanism Peak is bound and controlled through this formation.

Only then can its firepower be subdued and made to serve us!”

Saying this.

Pei Zhen released his magic power, instantly activating the Nine Palaces Flame-Binding Formation.

Then Pei Zhen pointed to the center of the Formation Disk and instructed Xu Zhengyang, “Sit at the center of the disk.

Then open the Jade Box containing the Spirit-Devouring Wild Flame!”

“Yes, Master!”

Xu Zhengyang answered and immediately did as told!

A moment later.

As Xu Zhengyang sat cross-legged within the Nine Palaces Flame-Binding Formation, removing the Sealing Talisman on the Jade Box and lifting the lid.

A ghostly blue flame suddenly burst out from within!

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