Chapter 778 - 271: Empty Hexagram Phenomenon_5
"I have only refined a very small portion of it, yet I’m already in this state."
Shen Wen’an nodded.
He estimated that after the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird combined with the Spirit, the Primordial Spirit belonging to Yangnao Land should be transforming into a Transformed Object in some peculiar way.
Ultimately, it will likely completely merge with the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird, aiding its metamorphosis into the Separation Fire Phoenix.
After pondering for a long time, Shen Wen’an spoke again.
"How long will it take you to successfully break through?"
The Separation Fire Vermilion Bird was silent for a moment before replying, "I am not sure either; it could be as soon as one to two years, or it might take as long as ten years."
"Why, do you need my help with something?"
Shen Wen’an shook his head.
"I’m just telling you, try to keep a low profile during your breakthrough, don’t cause too much commotion."
"Now there are quite a few Golden Core Cultivators in Yangnao Land; if you make too much commotion and attract them, it could lead to a storm of blood in Flame Lake City."
The Separation Fire Vermilion Bird softly acknowledged, then shifted the topic, "Can you do me a favor?"
Shen Wen’an said calmly, "Speak."
The Separation Fire Vermilion Bird organized its thoughts.
"I have devoured all the Innate Spiritual Qi in this Magma Lake."
"Can you help me find some Fire Spirit Items?"
"By devouring more Fire Spirit Items, I can become stronger after my breakthrough."
Hearing this, Shen Wen’an furrowed his brows.
The Fire Attribute Innate Spiritual Qi in the Magma Lake had indeed been entirely devoured by this creature.
Fire Spirit Items...
His expression shifted slightly, and he immediately took out a fiery red feather from his Storage Bag.
"Do you need this?"
This fiery red feather should be from Feng Xi of Tan Mountain’s Purple Mansion Old Ancestor.
Back then, during the battle with the three demons led by Feng Changyou, he borrowed this feather to summon the incarnation of Feng Xi’s will.
That incarnation was ultimately defeated by him, and the feather ended up in his hands.
"Hmm?"
Feeling the aura emanating from the fiery red feather in Shen Wen’an’s hand, the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird let out a soft sound of intrigue.
Soon after, it manipulated a golden flame to form a hand, wrapping the fiery red feather into the Golden Egg.
"Is that truly the aura of Nirvana Fire!?"
As soon as it received the fiery red feather, the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird exclaimed.
"Where did you get this thing?"
"Nirvana Fire is something that can only be nurtured by those above the Nascent Soul, or even stronger beings of the Fire Spirit Race!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an mused quietly to himself.
No wonder Luo Tianxing previously said Feng Xi’s talent was lacking, and it was Nirvana Fire that achieved their Purple Mansion.
So this Nirvana Fire is indeed something only those above the Nascent Soul can nurture.
Feng Xi’s ability to obtain a trace of Nirvana Fire shows they indeed have great fortune.
"As long as it’s useful to you."
"If there’s nothing else, continue cultivating well."
"Remember what I just said: keep the disturbance minimal during your breakthrough."
Confirming there were no issues with the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird, Shen Wen’an immediately left the Magma Lake.
The temperature around the Golden Egg was slightly lower than elsewhere, but it still severely exhausted the Sword Essence within him.
Leaving the Magma Lake, Shen Wen’an arrived at the area where many cultivators of Flame Lake City reside.
In the small courtyard,
Shen Xiuyun had already informed his father, Shen Chonghong, of Shen Wen’an’s arrival.
Ever since the ambush by Jianan Temple in Huaisang, where his Foundation of the Immortal Embryo was burned, Shen Chonghong has been recuperating in Flame Lake City for years.
Previously, the Stone Egg’s Primordial Spirit could continuously produce extremely pure Power of Life.
This power significantly aided in repairing the Dao injuries to his Foundation of the Immortal Embryo.
But later, when the Stone Egg mysteriously entered the Separation Fire Vermilion Bird’s abdomen, the Power of Life in Flame Lake City gradually waned and has now nearly vanished completely.
Over the years, Shen Chonghong’s Dao injuries to the Foundation of the Immortal Embryo have not fully healed.
"Does Third Uncle mean he can help me fully restore the Dao injuries to my Foundation of the Immortal Embryo!?"
In the pavilion within the courtyard, the elderly Shen Chonghong spoke excitedly.
Beside him, Xiao Hongxiao anxiously clutched his arm, looking towards Shen Wen’an.
The couple has been settled in Flame Lake City for years, constantly seeking a way to heal Shen Chonghong’s internal Dao injuries.
Shen Wen’an nodded, "If Third Uncle’s guess is correct, it should be possible."
"However, this might take some time."
"This time, you and Hong Xiu should come back to Yunshui City with me."
"It’s been so many years; it’s time to go back and have a look."
Shen Chonghong nodded repeatedly.
Beside him, Xiao Hongxiao quickly stood up, "Husband, talk with Third Uncle, I’ll go pack!"
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Yunshui City.
Upon returning to the city, the three of them felt a faint, peculiar aura from the direction of the ancestral home’s back mountain.
According to the guards at the gate, Patriarch Shen Chongming and Old Ancestor Shen Yuan were both in the back mountain.
After a brief contemplation, Shen Wen’an suggested, "Let’s check the back mountain first."
The three of them flew towards the back mountain together.
There, they saw a large area surrounded by numerous family cultivators, as if something major had occurred.
"Third Master, Young Master Chonghong,"
Upon seeing the three, a family cultivator immediately bowed in salute.
"What happened in the back mountain?"
"Isn’t this the place where Xiubai is in seclusion?"
Shen Wen’an asked gravely.
The cultivator bowed again, "Reporting to Third Master, this is indeed where Young Master Xiubai is in seclusion."
"But a few days ago, the Patriarch ordered us to cordon off this area, prohibiting anyone from approaching without permission."
"The Old Ancestor also entered yesterday and hasn’t come out yet."
"What exactly happened, your subordinate does not know."
Shen Wen’an’s expression turned solemn. After a moment’s thought, he said, "Let’s go in and have a look."
The three followed the winding path and soon reached the edge of the forest.