Chapter 521: Reincarnation and Samsara

The chaotic elemental energy at the lower levels is easier to refine and more suitable for lower-level disciples to absorb.

Finally, Qin Sang's gaze settled on the fire god-like illusion at the mountain peak, and he stared at it for a long time.

"This is the Ancestral Sacred Fire they speak of…" Qin Sang murmured, his face filled with shock.

The fire god-like flames, soaring higher than the sky, seemed intent on burning through the firmament! Although he had long heard how wild and terrifying the Ancestral Sacred Fire at the peak of Divine Gang Peak was, seeing it with his own eyes now still deeply shocked Qin Sang.

He had thought that the Nine Nether Demonic Flame in the Ten Directions Yama Banner was not only strange but also very powerful. However, compared to the aura emanating from the Ancestral Sacred Fire, it was like a small sorcerer facing a great wizard.

Qin Sang had once felt the aura emanating from a Nascent Soul battle in Boundless Valley. Comparing it to the Ancestral Sacred Fire now, he felt it was somewhat inferior. As for the exact difference between the two, Qin Sang couldn't say. Firstly, both encounters were from a great distance, making his perception unclear. Secondly, both powers surpassed Qin Sang's comprehension, and he lacked the ability to investigate their true nature. He could only vaguely sense that the Ancestral Sacred Fire was extremely terrifying and incredibly violent!

It is said that the Ancestral Sacred Fire did not originally exist but is related to the first patriarch of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect, the senior who discovered the Azure Sun Elemental Essence and established the sect here. This is why it is called the Ancestral Sacred Fire.

Qin Sang watched the Ancestral Sacred Fire for a while, then his gaze moved past Divine Gang Peak to the farther distance. Not far behind Divine Gang Peak was the forbidden area of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect. Clouds like a canopy covered the entire area, clearly sealed by a large formation. Inside were the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's treasure vault and the former patriarch's cave mansion.

This grand formation was not simple; it was more mysterious than the Azure Sun Demonic Sect's mountain-protecting formation. What was strange was that this formation did not encompass Divine Gang Peak, which was most important to the Azure Sun Demonic Sect. Was it related to the Ancestral Sacred Fire?

Qin Sang narrowed his eyes. The Ancestral Sacred Fire was so violent; if the Azure Sun Demonic Sect had no means to suppress it under the cloud canopy, it could easily destroy the formation. Qin Sang suddenly wondered if the retreat of the two Nascent Soul cultivators who invaded the Azure Sun Demonic Sect back then, and their subsequent secrecy about the battle's details, might be related to the Ancestral Sacred Fire. If the Azure Sun Demonic Sect were pushed to a dead end and detonated the Ancestral Sacred Fire, even powerful Nascent Soul cultivators would find it hard to escape unharmed.

Of the four Golden Core cultivators of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect, only one should remain in the sect now, but Qin Sang did not know where his cave mansion was. Qin Sang looked at the forbidden area, then at Divine Gang Peak. He hadn't managed to find out where that Golden Core cultivator usually practiced, so he had to be careful in his future actions.

After a full two hours, Qin Sang had thoroughly observed the inner sect of the Azure Sun Demonic Sect when he suddenly noticed a figure emerging from the blue mist on Divine Gang Peak. It was Shi Ying. Qin Sang quickly restored the restriction and lay back in the black coffin.

*Swoosh!*

Shi Ying flashed into the cave mansion. After hastily sealing the restriction, she sat down beside the corpse coffin. Her face showed undeniable fatigue; it seemed her trip to Divine Gang Peak had consumed a great deal of her energy.

After a brief rest, Shi Ying invigorated herself, extending her hands and placing them flat in front of her dantian. Immediately, spiritual power swirled in her palms. Strangely, her spiritual power shimmered with a greenish light, dyeing the entire cave mansion green.

*Whoosh!*

Suddenly, a small flame appeared in the center of her spiritual power. It rapidly consumed the spiritual power, growing swiftly, and soon transformed into a mass of green fire. This was the Azure Sun Demonic Fire!

Unlike ordinary flames, the Azure Sun Demonic Fire did not possess scorching heat; instead, it emitted a cool and refreshing aura. It appeared harmless, but in reality, it was incredibly insidious, causing external cultivators to change color at its mere mention. When confronting cultivators from the Azure Sun Demonic Sect, one had to not only guard against their magical artifacts but also be constantly wary of the Azure Sun Demonic Fire, making sure not to be touched by it. Fortunately, wielding the Azure Sun Demonic Fire consumed a great deal of energy for Azure Sun Demonic Sect cultivators, preventing its continuous use. Especially for disciples below the tenth level of Qi Refinement, they could only use the demonic fire to maintain their cultivation, lacking the strength to use it in combat.

In Shi Ying's hands, this mass of Azure Sun Demonic Fire was very docile, swaying quietly. Shi Ying's eyes, however, held a hint of tension as she stared intently into the depths of the Azure Sun Demonic Fire. If one looked closely, one could discern a thread-thin but more concentrated blue light within the flame's core. This blue light, like a swimming fish, moved ceaselessly within the core. It tried to break out but was firmly contained within the Azure Sun Demonic Fire.

As she conjured the demonic fire, Shi Ying's face paled slightly. Normally, for her cultivation, she would draw a wisp of Azure Sun Divine Gang from Divine Gang Peak, refine it into her demonic fire, and then return to her cave mansion to slowly process it. She would continue this cycle, refining the Azure Sun Divine Gang completely before returning to Divine Gang Peak. This was her first attempt to bring Azure Sun Divine Gang out of the mountain.

The Azure Sun Demonic Fire originated from the Azure Sun Divine Gang, both being of the same source. After several attempts, Shi Ying successfully sealed a wisp of Azure Sun Divine Gang. However, she had not expected the Azure Sun Divine Gang to be so unstable. During her first attempt to bring it out, it dissipated before she even left the mountain. To prevent this wisp of Azure Sun Divine Gang from dissipating, Shi Ying repeatedly gathered and dispersed it for over an hour. Once she became proficient, she successfully brought out a wisp.

"Condense!" Shi Ying stared at the flame core and whispered. The demonic fire intensified, pressing inward. The wisp of Azure Sun Divine Gang trembled violently, then compressed from both ends towards the center, finally forming a tiny drop, as vibrant green as dew.

Having stabilized the Azure Sun Divine Gang, Shi Ying flicked her sleeve, opened the black coffin, and commanded the Corpse Refinement to sit before her. The next step was to attempt the Gang-Fiend Pill Impact. The secret technique in the jade slip detailed the process of the Gang-Fiend Pill Impact, making it seem quite plausible. It also stated that as long as the three divine materials were suppressed with the power of the Corpse Refinement, and the actions were sufficiently careful and precise, there would be no danger.

However, Shi Ying still felt apprehensive. She wasn't a newcomer to the cultivation world; while she hadn't personally experienced some things, she had heard about them. The Heavenly Gang Qi, Earth Fiend Qi, and Golden Core were all far beyond her control. If anything went wrong, her life would be at stake. When she left her cave mansion earlier, she had checked the sect's ancient texts but found no mention of the 'Ancient Corpse Sect' described in the jade slip. When she subtly inquired with the elder guarding the texts, he hadn't heard of it either. Therefore, Shi Ying decided to suppress her urgency and try things bit by bit, testing the feasibility of the secret technique in the jade slip before deciding whether to stake everything on it.

With a thought, Shi Ying separated a portion of the Azure Sun Demonic Fire, turning it into a fire knife. She carefully extended it into the flame core and meticulously cut off an even more minuscule wisp of the Azure Sun Divine Gang. The demonic fire, encasing the Azure Sun Divine Gang, slowly drifted towards the Corpse Refinement. Simultaneously, Shi Ying diverted her attention to control the Corpse Refinement, preparing it to receive the impact of the Azure Sun Divine Gang.

At this moment, Shi Ying felt the Corpse Refinement was more responsive than before, docile beyond measure and perfectly attuned to her will. This boosted Shi Ying's confidence even further.

"Big Brother Corpse Refinement, you must succeed! As long as we avenge ourselves, I swear I will set you free, find a way to let your soul rest in peace, and reincarnate."