bookbashuk Chapter 78 Crimson Clouds Present a Treasure
Chapter 78 Crimson Clouds Present a Treasure
Meanwhile, in front of the white jade platform, the array patterns spread out beneath Yan Yuanzi's feet, though still immature, covered only a few feet in radius.
However, under the watchful eyes of the two great beings, the mysteries within were laid bare.
This formation was called the Water and Fire Refining Realm Formation by the boy, and its profound meaning was simply beyond comprehension.
If one is engaged in a battle of magic, once this formation is activated, it can first draw upon the pure Qi of the Heavenly Water of the Anime to transform into an invisible cage, trapping the powerful enemy in multiple layers.
Then, the Yin and Yang within the great formation reversed, and the purest and fiercest Nanming Fire penetrated the body, specifically burning away the enemy's magical power, primordial spirit, and evil aura.
Finally, by borrowing the inexhaustible vitality of the primordial water and fire ancestral tree, the energy of all things within the formation is locked tightly.
In this way, the more the enemy who falls into the formation struggles and resists, the more their magical power is ruthlessly drained by the operation of the formation.
This method, which combines trapping the enemy, refining demons, and locking the spirit, is considered a top-tier and powerful technique in battles between those below the Golden Immortal level.
This formation can be used not only for warfare, but also for daily cultivation.
If Yan Yuanzi sits in the formation, he can use the interaction of water and fire to wash away the extremely difficult-to-detect acquired dust in his own magic power day and night, and nourish his damaged meridians and foundation.
What Xuan Yao valued most was the incredible effectiveness of this formation against the Yan Yuan clan.
The Yan Yuan clan are naturally drawn to water and fire, but the conflict between these two forces causes many chronic diseases in their bloodline, resulting in a shorter lifespan compared to ordinary demons and immortals.
Now that we have this Water and Fire Refining Realm Array, Yan Yuanzi can set up a large array in the Western Regions in the future, using his own water and fire Daoist principles as the hub to help 300,000 clansmen slowly purify the violent energy in their blood.
From then on, the clansmen no longer had to suffer the torment of the backlash from the water and fire.
Beneath the white jade platform, Ancestor Yan Heng gazed at the immature yet complete crimson-blue array pattern, tears streaming down his face from his dark jade eyes.
He had lived through countless Earthly Realms and knew best the significance of this matter.
In this primordial world where the strong prey on the weak, countless weak races, in order to seek temporary peace, had no choice but to submit to the great power of heaven and earth, only to end up as vassal slaves who knew nothing but hard labor.
Not only has its own lineage been severed, but the bloodline and spirit passed down from its ancestors have also been worn away over the long years.
He had previously led his entire clan to seek refuge in Qingheishan Mountain, harboring the same tragic thoughts of living under someone else's roof and barely surviving.
But who would have thought that after their own Daoist disciple joined the Xuan Yao sect, he was able to use Xuan Yao's guidance to comprehend this water and fire formation that best suited the nature of their Yan Yuan clan under the Enlightenment Tea Tree.
This proves that the lord truly wants to leave a lineage for their Yan Yuan clan, and even more so, wants them to pave a higher and farther road to heaven under the protection of Xi Kunlun!
"God bless my people, God bless my people!"
The old man lay prostrate on the ground, his forehead pressed against the cold stone surface, sobbing softly. The last trace of reluctance and fear for his homeland in his heart completely transformed into boundless respect for Xuan Yao.
Xuan Yao sat on the platform, looking at his eldest disciple with red hair and blue eyes, and felt very gratified.
His initial motivation for accepting Yan Yuanzi was mostly pragmatic: to secure the foundation of his innate spiritual embryo and to subdue the Yan Yuan clan to strengthen his own Qingheishan Daoist sect.
Only now did he truly realize just how terrifyingly high the comprehension and potential of this disciple, who was born from the interplay of water and fire.
Yan Yuanzi's Water and Fire Refining Realm Formation, in every move, reveals Xuan Yao's approach of "blessing virtue and warding off evil, harmonizing yin and yang".
However, he did not rigidly copy it. Instead, he used the origin of his own innate spiritual embryo as ink and perfectly integrated the ancestral tree's continuous life force into it, thus opening up a more agile path of water and fire transformation.
This child is destined for greatness.
The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden sat opposite her, a fleeting look of surprise flashing in her clear, beautiful eyes.
As the senior disciple of Xikunlun, she had seen countless people of extraordinary talent, but to be able to spontaneously outline the principles of the universe with just a few words of discourse upon birth was something she had never seen before.
She took a deep look at the little fellow standing solemnly in the center of the formation, and then turned to Xuan Yao with a faint smile:
"Junior brother, the disciple you have taken in is so talented and insightful that he is among the top three in our Xikunlun sect."
After speaking, Xuan Nu pondered for a moment.
She came to Qingheishan Mountain to reminisce and discuss the Dao, and also to see what kind of influence her junior brother, Black Tiger, had achieved.
Now that she has seen such an outstanding disciple of the Xuan Yao Sect in person, merely offering a few words of praise would make her, the senior sister of Xi Kunlun, appear petty and diminish the dignity and grandeur of the sect.
The goddess gently raised her fair hand, her large sleeves fluttering to one side.
Suddenly, a dazzling crimson glow burst forth from her palm.
As the sunset faded, a small, foot-long flag appeared, its entire body resembling a crimson flag formed from the evening glow on the horizon.
The flag was woven from some divine material, its red color tinged with gold, shimmering with iridescent light.
What's even more miraculous is that although this flag belongs to the fire element, it doesn't exhibit any of the violent heat of ordinary fire. Instead, it exudes an extremely gentle and peaceful aura of innate fire virtue.
The flagpole was jet black, with fine fire patterns naturally growing on it. In the shadows, it seemed to resonate with the water and fire array pattern under Yan Yuanzi's feet, creating a low hum.
"This treasure is called the Crimson Fiery Banner, and it is a low-grade innate spiritual treasure."
The goddess looked at the small flag and said gently:
"Years ago, when I was traveling in the southern wilderness, I accidentally obtained this immortal banner deep within a crimson fire vein that was tens of millions of feet deep."
"This flag is not known for its fierce attacks, but it has extremely profound uses when it comes to gathering fire, protecting oneself, and stabilizing the core of the formation."
The wisp of innate crimson light within the flag is gentle and pure, most suitable for a disciple like you who is newly born, with a high foundation but whose own Dao is not yet fully formed.
In the future, when he cultivates the Water and Fire Formation, he can use this Crimson Flowing Fire Banner as the core of the Fire Formation.
In this way, he could both suppress the fiery energy within the formation to prevent it from spiraling out of control and causing a backlash, and also, during the battle, separate a strand of innate crimson light to protect his spiritual core from external demonic influences.
As Xuan Nu spoke, she gently pushed the small crimson flag in front of Yan Yuanzi.
Low-grade innate spiritual treasure.
It should be known that there are only a limited number of innate spiritual treasures in the world. Although this flag is of low grade, it is still extremely precious. In particular, this type of spiritual treasure is rare and has extraordinary uses. When paired with Yan Yuanzi's gourd, it is more than enough to suppress the current fortune of the Yan Yuan clan.
Yan Yuanzi held the red gourd, his big eyes filled with longing, but he didn't immediately reach out to take it.
The little guy turned his head and looked timidly at Xuan Yao sitting on the platform with his clear blue eyes. He was obviously very well-versed in the rules and would only dare to accept the disciple after his master nodded.
Seeing this, Xuan Yao was even more pleased with the little guy's thoughtfulness.
He could naturally see the deeper meaning behind the gift from the Mystic Maiden.
While the Crimson Fiery Banner itself is precious, what is even more important is that it was bestowed upon it in public by the Mystic Maiden in her capacity as the Grand Master Uncle of the Western Kunlun Sect.
Once Yan Yuanzi accepts this banner, he will officially become the third-generation direct descendant of the Xikunlun lineage, receiving the protection of the ancient holy land's fortune.
If anyone covets his innate spiritual embryo and tries to do something wicked, they will have to think twice about whether they can withstand the wrath of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the Queen Mother of the West.
Xuan Yao had no reason to refuse such important titles and gifts.
He stood up, straightened his blue robe, and bowed deeply to the goddess.
"Senior Sister, this child is incredibly fortunate to have your favor. On behalf of my unworthy disciple, I thank you for your generous gift!"
After speaking, he turned his head and said in a deep voice to Yan Yuanzi below:
"Yan Yuanzi, why don't you step forward quickly and bow three times to your grandmaster uncle to receive the treasure?"
Upon hearing his master's instructions, Yan Yuanzi's face lit up with joy. He ran forward and knelt down on both knees before the white jade steps.
He respectfully performed the three bows and nine kowtows to the Goddess, and said in a childish voice:
"Disciple Yan Yuanzi thanks Grandmaster Uncle for bestowing this treasure!"
After the ceremony, he stretched out his chubby little hand and carefully held the small red flag.
hum.
As soon as the Crimson Fiery Banner landed in his palm, the innate crimson glow on its surface suddenly shone brightly.
A circle of warm, watery red clouds transformed into a miniature fire dragon, about three feet long, which merrily circled Yan Yuanzi's chubby arm several times before obediently disappearing into his palm.
Bloodline resonance, the spirit treasure recognizes its master.
Seeing this, the last trace of wandering and unease in the hearts of the kneeling Ancestor Yan Heng and the group of Yan Yuan cultivators completely vanished with each dragon roar.
As Xuan Nu watched Yan Yuanzi put away the magic weapon, her expression gradually became serious.
She looked at Xuan Yao, her tone now carrying a hint of admonition and warning:
"Junior brother, the treasure has been bestowed, and the name has been decided. But there is something I must say to you in person today."
"Your disciple has too high a background, born with the great fortune of Yin and Yang, water and fire. In the future, he will surely be accompanied by extremely terrifying calamities on his cultivation path."
Once such a naturally born spiritual embryo ventures into the primordial world, it is most likely to attract the boundless greed of those with ulterior motives.
If you protect him too much and prevent him from experiencing the dangers of this vast and desolate world...
When the great calamity arrives, he will possess extraordinary cultivation, yet lack even the slightest ambition to contend for supremacy. A single misstep could lead to his complete annihilation, body and soul.
Xuan Nu's phoenix eyes shifted slightly, and she said in a cold voice:
"As a teacher, you must not only impart the supreme Dharma to him, but also establish rules to teach him how to navigate the world, avoid calamities, and understand cause and effect and how to choose what to accept."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao's expression turned solemn, and he nodded in deep agreement.
"Senior sister is right. Even a bad disciple can be good, but if you spoil him, it will only harm him."
Xuan Yao lowered his head, looking at Yan Yuanzi who was playing with the fire flag with great affection, and immediately set out his future cultivation plan:
"Yan Yuanzi, from this day forward, you must no longer indulge in playing around."
"You will first follow Qingya in cultivation for a hundred years, and learn how to nurture your spiritual root and hone your patience."
"A hundred years from now, I will follow your ancestor Yan Heng to the Western Regions to study the ancestral history of your Yan Yuan clan and measure every ley line and water vein in the mountains with my footsteps."
"For the third century, you must remain alone under this Enlightenment Tea Tree, in seclusion to comprehend the ever-changing formations. You may not step down until you enter the realm of Tai Chi."
"In the fourth century, I will accompany your Senior Sister Lingxiao to patrol the outer mountains and see how those aquatic people who have been imprisoned struggle in the world, witnessing the battles and karma of the outside world."
"Within four hundred years, if you dare to leave Qinghei Mountain even half a step without my decree, I will take back this Crimson Copper Fire Gourd and the Crimson Cloud Flowing Fire Banner, and punish you by sending you to the bottom of the Wind and Thunder Pool to suffer the torment of wind and thunder tempering your heart!"
When Yan Yuanzi heard his master set such strict rules, his little face showed a slight pain, but he was very clever and knew that his master was paving the way for his great path.
The little fellow took a deep breath, hugged the gourd and the small flag tightly, and answered respectfully:
"Disciple Yan Yuanzi will humbly obey Master's decree and will never dare to disobey it in the slightest!"
Xuan Nu watched from the side and saw that Xuan Yao did not lose his composure because he had gained a disciple who was a primordial saint. He still acted with impeccable composure and method.
The coldness in her phoenix eyes gradually melted away, turning into a hint of admiration.
"Indeed, he possesses both a compassionate heart and ruthless methods."
"Junior brother, your Green Black Mountain is likely to become quite a force to be reckoned with in the future."