Chapter 1322: Ten Years of Study

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The Fire Spirit, sensing the aura of the spiritual fire, instinctively felt fear. The Nine Nether Demonic Flame and the Ancestral Sacred Fire were both far superior to the Yan Fire that had birthed it. The hierarchical suppression of the Nine Nether Demonic Flame was particularly pronounced, causing the Fire Spirit to tremble and shiver with extreme terror, making it incapable of resisting.

Bing Han seized the opportunity to accelerate. At the same time, she gently patted her芥子袋 (mustard seed pouch), sending dozens of streaks of light soaring skyward. Each streak of light contained a type of spiritual material. Refining a spiritual treasure was not something a mere Fire Spirit could achieve; the Void Spirit Sect had been planning this since its first patriarch, with successive generations of cultivators expending immeasurable effort to gather all the spiritual materials. At this stage, Bing Han had only one chance, and failure was not an option.

Her expression remained calm as she used her divine sense to guide various spiritual objects into the square cauldron, refining each one, removing impurities, and leaving only the purest essence to merge with the Fire Jade. The Nine Nether Demonic Flame and the Ancestral Sacred Fire, working in conjunction with the spiritual array, had a significant suppressing effect on the Fire Spirit.

The Fire Jade transformed at a visible rate. Originally a pure blue, it gradually gained a vibrant red hue as various spiritual materials were incorporated. Furthermore, the Fire Jade's shape also changed, its body extending towards both ends, gradually forming the outline of a blade. Everything proceeded smoothly.

Qin Sang and Xiang Qing's vigilance eased slightly, captivated by Bing Han's refining artistry, which they observed carefully. Bing Han's expression also became increasingly relaxed. The spiritual embryo was on the verge of taking shape, with only the final runes left to engrave, when a sudden anomaly occurred!

*Rumble!*

The mountain within the mountain vibrated violently. The power of the underground fiery脉 (vein) surged with immense force, intensely impacting them. The Fire Spirit, sensing death approaching, fought for its life as its instinct for survival overcame its fear.

At the Void Spirit Sect, the mountain gate array had been activated by Bing Han, and all disciples were ordered to stay within the sect, forbidden from leaving. The forbidden area's anomaly caused the entire sect to quake as if a dragon had turned over. Void Spirit Sect disciples rushed out of their caves, their faces filled with alarm. The Void Spirit Sect had experienced tremors intermittently during this period, but this time it was unprecedentedly violent. The source seemed to be the forbidden area.

Yun Lan and several other Core Formation cultivators were stationed at the foot of the mountain as ordered. They saw disciples gathering towards the forbidden area and shouted to stop them. Their faces also showed concern, but they were unaware of the cause. They only knew that the Sect Master had invited two Nascent Soul experts, so the matter must be of great importance!

Meanwhile, inside the forbidden area, the three reacted swiftly. Upon discovering the Fire Spirit's anomaly, Qin Sang and Xiang Qing, without hesitation, fully activated their spiritual fires to forcibly stabilize the jade cauldron and absorb the impact of the fiery vein on Bing Han's behalf.

*Boom!*

Qin Sang's face paled as fire poison infiltrated his body. But he completely ignored it, staring intently at the jade cauldron, realizing that this fluctuation was too violent, and Bing Han had not been spared from the impact.

*Thump! Thump!*

The Fire Jade fiercely impacted the jade cauldron. Qin Sang's gaze deepened, and he activated his Corpse Puppet Pouch. The Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet's seal opened, flashing out to stand behind Qin Sang, shielding him from the impact.

The sudden appearance of an extra person startled both Xiang Qing and Bing Han. Then, they realized it was a Nascent Soul-level puppet, increasing their astonishment. Qin Sang, with his initial-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, had shone brightly on the battlefield. Who would have thought he also secretly possessed a Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet, unknown to others!

Xiang Qing was inwardly horrified. He gave Qin Sang a deep look, feeling fortunate that he had not made an enemy of this person. Qin Sang paid no mind to their thoughts. With the Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet released, the pressure on his body eased. He immediately employed the newly learned refining secret art to help Bing Han stabilize the jade cauldron, jointly refining the Fire Jade.

He had his own calculations for exposing the Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet. The shaping of the spiritual embryo was the most crucial step, and only by participating personally could he comprehend its mysteries. Unless absolutely necessary, Bing Han would certainly not allow them to intervene, but now she had no reason to refuse.

Indeed, Bing Han glanced at Qin Sang, saying nothing, implicitly acknowledging his actions. With their combined efforts, the Fire Spirit's final resistance was suppressed. The square cauldron gradually returned to calm. The Fire Jade's fluctuating form also stabilized, eventually transforming into a three-inch-long jade blade. The spiritual embryo was successfully forged!

*Sigh!*

The three of them exhaled in unison. Qin Sang felt pain all over his body; the fire poison had permeated him and would likely take some time to clear. The Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet also sustained damage. These costs were all worth it! Qin Sang's eyes shone with excitement as he thought of his gains. It was as if he had personally refined a spiritual treasure embryo, an experience that could not be gleaned from ancient texts!

Xiang Qing looked somewhat dejected; he had just recovered only to be injured again. However, Xiang Qing did not rush to check his own condition, his attention drawn to the Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet behind Qin Sang. The talisman seal had been transformed into a puppet seal, making it extremely difficult for Xiang Qing, no matter how hard he thought, to connect it to the Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet of the Upper Yuan Pure Palace.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you hide your strength too well," Xiang Qing exclaimed sincerely.

In the fiery spring, the jade blade quietly floated within the jade cauldron. Bing Han extended a finger, gently caressing the jade blade. Gradually, the jade blade was submerged in the fiery flame, forming a fiery cocoon. If this treasure were to be fully refined now, it would undoubtedly be a top-grade magical artifact, no weaker than Qing Jun's Five Directions Pagoda. But Bing Han did not do so, choosing to leave it here to continue nurturing its spiritual essence. The fiery cocoon, carrying the jade blade, sank into the fiery spring.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for your full assistance," Bing Han said as she landed beside them, her beautiful eyes turning. "Fellow Daoist Qin, I thought I had already held you in high regard, yet you continue to surprise us."

"This puppet is still a bit raw. The situation was urgent just now, so I had no choice but to release it. Please forgive my showing off. I have made many enemies, so I hope the two of you can keep this a secret for me," Qin Sang smiled faintly, retracting the Nascent Soul Talisman Puppet, and gazed at the jade blade. This jade blade was likely the first spiritual treasure he had personally refined. He wondered if he would have the chance to witness its power in the future.

The two were tactful and did not ask further. Bing Han said, "You two have worked hard. I have already prepared pills for you. Please quickly suppress the fire poison in your bodies to avoid any future complications."

Qin Sang asked, "May I now view your esteemed sect's ancient texts?"

"Of course!" Bing Han nodded, activating the spiritual array to seal the fiery spring.

Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, Qin Sang had been at the Void Spirit Sect for a full ten years. Many things had happened in those ten years. Two years ago, Jing Yu successfully broke through to the mid-stage of transformation and subsequently faced a heavenly tribulation, which was extraordinarily perilous. Ultimately, Jing Yu safely passed the tribulation.

Overjoyed, Qin Sang strongly advocated for a grand celebration for Jing Yu in the Thousand Mountain Bamboo Sea, inviting fellow demon cultivators, and he also made an appearance at the ceremony. Seeing Jing Yu's attitude towards Qin Sang, the various demon kings understood the deeper meaning behind this gesture. The Serpent King personally approached Qin Sang for a toast.

Qin Sang himself eagerly absorbed various ancient texts, studying the Void Spirit Sect's inherited secret arts. During this time, Li Yu Fu continuously sent various spiritual materials for him to practice with, leading to rapid progress in his refining skills. The refined magical artifacts were handed over to Li Yu Fu, either to be kept as rewards for disciples or sold. Li Yu Fu and his companions frequently interacted with Void Spirit Sect disciples, becoming very familiar with each other.

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