Remould the Glory of Sword Art

The two little demons didn’t stay long before leaving.

The ancient temple returned to silence.

"Finally gone."

"The divination technique of the Lushui Cave Heaven is not to be underestimated..."

"However, what is the ’White Paper Ashes’ that Venerable Chi Lu is looking for?"

Ao Ying frowned, pondering inwardly, and couldn’t help but mutter aloud.

The conversation of those two Mountain Patrol Little Demons was heard word for word by her.

This is the territory of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, and Ao Ying had heard a little about the reputation of Venerable Chi Lu, who was said to excel at divination. Those two clueless Mountain Patrol Little Demons probably thought the "ominous sign" at Outer Wall Ridge was merely an excuse for internal strife within the Cave Heaven, but Ao Ying felt a vague sense of unease.

The "Yun Mei" who divined this ominous sign definitely has some skill.

Isn’t it an ominous sign for someone with the surname Xie to hide near Lushui Cave Heaven?

"White Paper Ashes..."

Xie Xuanyi also naturally heard that conversation.

Ao Ying didn’t know what White Paper Ashes were.

But Xie Xuanyi did.

"Is the Heavenly Phoenix Palace looking for Cheng Er?"

He pondered briefly and soon guessed the truth.

After the incident at Li Lan Mountain, Xuan Jin, the proud disciple of Chi Fu Dragon Lord, disappeared without a trace along with Cheng Er, as if they had vanished from the earth.

This past year, it wasn’t just the Heavenly Phoenix Palace looking for Xuan Jin.

Cui Zhen was also involved.

Fate truly plays tricks; since White Paper Ashes have been discovered within the territory of Lushui Cave Heaven, there’s a high probability that Cheng Er is nearby.

"Is this place still safe?"

Ao Ying grew worried.

Those two Mountain Patrol Little Demons were insignificant, but Xie Xuanyi stopped her from killing them to avoid drawing Lushui Cave Heaven’s attention.

Although the Master of Lushui Cave Heaven was only at the Yin God Realm.

But the small fish lead to big fish.

Behind Venerable Chi Lu was Chi Fu Dragon Lord, and behind Chi Fu Dragon Lord was the Great Palace Master—pull one hair and the whole body moves...

"Let’s hide here for a while."

Xie Xuanyi coughed softly and said with a light chuckle, "If I’m not mistaken, there’s an old acquaintance near this ’Outer Wall Ridge’."

"Old acquaintance..."

Ao Ying’s expression grew serious.

She could tell that the old acquaintance Xie Xuanyi spoke of wasn’t any kind of benevolent figure.

"In any case, tonight should be quiet."

Xie Xuanyi looked toward the outside of the temple: "After this patrol, it should be peaceful for some time..."

He knew that Lushui Cave Heaven had already divined an ominous sign.

This Outer Wall Ridge was not a place to linger for long.

However, given his current state, leaving would only be counterproductive.

As things stood, he could only pray for his injuries to heal quicker than trouble could arrive.

"Come over here."

Xie Xuanyi beckoned Ao Ying closer.

"I’ll teach you some formations..."

"Set them up around the ancient temple in case of need."

...

...

Heavenly Phoenix Palace, deep within the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven.

Countless molten lava surged and flowed, forming red lotuses.

A young woman, with eyebrows as if drawn and an imposing aura, sat silently amid the sea of lotus flames, sitting calmly, as the fire wind blew past, lifting her hair by the temples.

This year.

Jiang Huang had grown quite a bit, becoming tall and graceful.

But her aura carried a hint of killing intent.

Her Second Divine Soul had been completely suppressed.

The sea of flames surged, columns of fire shot skyward, swirling around the woman, with various abnormalities appearing.

The waves of flames in this cave heaven were not ordinary fire but the legendary [Karmic Fire]... To become the throne of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, one must undergo layers of trials, and mastering the [Karmic Fire] was the most important trial of the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven.

Even common Great Demons, if given the chance to retreat within the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven, would be advised not to touch the sea of flames no matter what.

Being burned by Karmic Fire was no joke.

Once tainted by the [Karmic Fire].

Unless the Great Palace Master intervenes, the flames are nearly unstoppable; soon, the tainted person’s Divine Sea will collapse.

The [Karmic Fire]’s corrosion of the Flesh Body is strong.

But its impact on the Divine Soul is even greater.

Almost no cultivator can withstand the agonizing pain of the [Karmic Fire].

Of course.

Jiang Huang is an exception.

Among the two paths of the Great Dao she comprehended, one of them is Karmic Fire!

The Karmic Fire sea in this Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven shares the same origin as the Origin of the Great Dao.

Jiang Huang’s retreat here was twice as effective with half the effort; what was "poisonous" Karmic Fire to others was a great tonic to her!

"Whoosh!"

Jiang Huang slowly opened her eyes, and the sea of flames several hundred meters around stirred together with her thought.

Above the sea of flames, a crimson phoenix with brilliant plumage took shape.

In terms of mastering Karmic Fire, she had reached the stage of complete proficiency.

The Karmic Fire sea in the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven was at her command—rising with a thought, falling with a thought.

"Sister, you’re progressing so fast."

Not far from the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven, there came a bold compliment and the sound of enthusiastic clapping.

"In my opinion, the final [Karmic Fire] trial no longer requires assessment; sister’s current strength would surely satisfy Master."

A tall young man in a golden robe, unbeknownst to when, came to the outskirts of the Phoenix Fire Cave Heaven. Only a few within Heavenly Phoenix Palace had the privilege to enter this secret place, and among them, only Wu Jiu addressed Jiang Huang as "sister."

Although he possessed exceptional talent, achieving the Great Venerable status at a young age.

But... the limits of his talent were also clear.

Wu Jiu knew that in terms of strength, he couldn’t compare to Saint Prince, nor Xie Xuanyi.

To contribute to the Heavenly Phoenix Palace.

He was already content.

The throne of the Heavenly Phoenix Palace was never something he aimed to seize or contest. Indeed, who in the world doesn’t covet the supreme position, doesn’t want to ascend to the top, but after a few battles, Wu Jiu faced reality... If the throne of Heavenly Phoenix Palace truly fell to him, this thousand-year Holy Land might be shattered in a single blow from Great Ape Mountain.