Chapter 522: Learning the Golden Crow True Flame

Lu Yang actually wanted to know how the ten jade rabbits would be distributed now that the nine golden crows had returned. Would they all mate together, or would the extra one be roasted by the Immortal Fairy and used to poison the Four Ancient Immortals?

He felt there was no need for him to know so much "dark history." Not only was it useless for his cultivation, but he might also not survive if he ever encountered the Four Ancient Immortals in the future.

Lu Yang currently held no positive image of the Four Ancient Immortals in his mind. If he were to try to get close to them upon meeting, saying, "The Immortal Fairy and I have an excellent relationship; I listen to her tell your stories every day," he would likely be beyond saving.

"So, after listening to my story, does it greatly help you in comprehending the Golden Crow True Flame?"

It is a well-known fact in the cultivation world that knowing the stories behind techniques allows for a deeper understanding of their essence. Unfortunately, the history of most techniques on the market is too ancient, making it difficult to trace back to their origins and understand what exactly happened at that time.

For Lu Yang, however, listening to the Immortal Fairy tell stories behind techniques only diminished his comprehension of them.

"The Golden Crow True Flame..."

He used his spiritual power to conjure a small flame, allowing it to bloom at his fingertip. Even though it was just a tiny speck, the energy it contained was immeasurable.

Lu Yang stared at the Golden Crow True Flame, slowly closed his eyes, and began to comprehend its essence.

"Which flame should I choose?" Man Gu was conflicted. For him, it would be best if he could learn the Samadhi True Flame. He had tried to learn it from Lu Yang but failed, or rather, he didn't even know where to begin.

"Should I choose the Nirvana True Flame, like Brother Meng?"

Watching Meng Jingzhou gradually refine the Nirvana True Flame, with wisps of fiery energy pulsating, Man Gu shook his head. "That's not right," he muttered. "This is a demon race's true flame; it doesn't match my bloodline, and my comprehension isn't as high as Brother Meng's. I can't comprehend a true flame across races."

"The Taiyin True Flame? No, that's not right. My vital energy is too strong; comprehending the Taiyin True Flame would suppress it and reduce my strength."

"The Chaos True Flame? No, that's not right. I know nothing about chaos, so I can't comprehend it."

"The Ziwei Heavenly Fire? No, that's not right. With the stars no longer present, the Ziwei Heavenly Fire, which originated from the Ziwei Star, is now a rootless flame. Even if its power is immense, it would be difficult to use it for long."

"This flame seems somewhat familiar; I can try it," Man Gu said with a hint of joy. He then sat down in front of a cluster of flames.

That was the Samadhi True Flame.

Tao Yaoye was also conflicted about which flame to choose. She walked past the Golden Crow True Flame, the Taiyin True Flame, and the Dayan True Flame one by one, but none felt right; they weren't suitable for her.

Eventually, she sat down in front of a cluster of flames from which a bird's cry could be heard.

The Southern Bright Flame.

Lu Yang's comprehension gradually improved. He felt as if he had transformed into the sun, hanging high in the sky, illuminating the earth and bestowing grace upon all things. Suddenly, a large hand seized him, placing him next to a rabbit...

"Look at Lu Yang!" someone exclaimed. "He's clearly comprehending the Golden Crow True Flame, but two forces, Taiyin and Taiyang, are appearing on his body! These two forces subtly show a tendency to merge!"

The disciples of the Five Elements Sect gasped upon seeing this. To comprehend Taiyin power from Taiyang power—what astonishing comprehension!

Not to mention the fusion of two extreme forces!

This person's mastery of True Flame was truly terrifying!

Even the Five Meridian Elders and Qiu Jin'an were moved by this scene. Such talent was perhaps only possessed by two or three individuals throughout history!

"Old Song, this child's talent is terrifying!" the Golden Meridian Elder secretly transmitted to Song Duantian. They held a deep grudge against Daoist Buyu, and now that Lu Yang was in their hands, shouldn't they properly deal with him to vent their anger?

As the saying goes, "A teacher for a day is a father for life." A son inherits his father's legacy, and a son repays his father's debts, so it would be perfectly acceptable to make Lu Yang pay the debt!

Song Duantian's brow furrowed deeply. "If this child is not eliminated, he will surely remember what we did today and will definitely become a great threat in the future!"

"He's a hidden danger."

"What should we do?"

The Golden Meridian Elder stared intently at Lu Yang, his heart utterly conflicted. Finally, a fierce expression appeared on his face, as if he had made a crucial decision.

"At worst, we won't pursue our grudge against that old rogue Daoist Buyu anymore!"

"Look, only the power of the sun remains on Lu Yang's body!"

Lu Yang was unaware of the Golden and Fire Meridian Elders' thoughts. His immediate priority was to quickly forget his recent comprehension.

He had almost been led astray by the Immortal Fairy into comprehending the method of Taiyin and Taiyang fusion.

How dangerous.

He re-comprehended the Golden Crow True Flame, transforming into the sun that patrolled the sky, bringing vitality to all things and creating a scene of prosperity.

The sun seemed like a balloon, constantly expanding and contracting, as if it could explode at any moment, which made people anxious.

Suddenly, a bird's cry came from inside the sun, its sound pleasant and full of vigor.

"It's done!" Lu Yang exclaimed happily, opening his eyes. His eyes were red, like two small suns.

He blinked, and his eyes returned to normal, clear as crystal, like a child's. Everything that had just happened seemed like an illusion, leaving people feeling uncertain.

"You succeeded?" Bai Ming asked, surprised. The true flame he mastered was the Golden Crow True Flame, and he knew how difficult it was to comprehend such a flame.

"One try will tell," Lu Yang said with a confident smile. There would definitely be no problem this time; he had thoroughly comprehended the Golden Crow True Flame.

Lu Yang opened his left palm, and a ball of flame appeared, causing the surrounding temperature to suddenly rise.

The flame flickered in the air, its form gradually settling into what looked like a bird.

"True Flame mimicry?" Bai Ming exclaimed in a low voice. The shape of a flame is unstable, requiring extremely high control to mold it into the desired form. Ordinary cultivators couldn't achieve this without fifty years of intense cultivation.

Moreover, judging by Lu Yang's effortless manner, it didn't seem like he was deliberately mimicking the form; it was more as if the True Flame itself had instantly manifested in that shape!

A confident smile played on Lu Yang's lips. He raised two fingers of his right hand, placed them before his lips, and with a feigned casualness, lightly chanted, "True Flame, appear!"

The True Flame transformed into a Golden Crow, lifelike and detailed, as if it had come alive.

"The True Flame turned into a Golden Crow?" Bai Ming exclaimed again, unable to suppress his shock, shouting it out directly.

The disciples and elders of the Five Elements Sect had already noticed Lu Yang's situation.

"He can turn the True Flame into a Golden Crow on his first try?"

"No, wait, look! Golden Crows have three legs, but Lu Yang's Golden Crow only has two!"

"Are there two-legged Golden Crows?"

"The defining characteristic of a Golden Crow is its three legs. Can something with two legs still be considered a Golden Crow?"

Lu Yang was also a bit stunned. How was the "Golden Crow" automatically formed by the True Flame different from what he had expected?

He clenched his left hand, extinguishing the True Flame, then spread his hand open again, allowing it to bloom. Yet, it was still a two-legged "Golden Crow."

Undeterred, he tried several more times, hoping for an extra leg, but his wish remained unfulfilled.

Lu Yang scratched his head. He had little experience and hadn't encountered such a situation before, so he turned to Bai Ming and asked, "Do you know what's going on?"

Bai Ming had never seen such a situation and was also stumped by the question. "Golden Crows all have three legs," he explained. "Yours, with two legs, should simply be a golden bird."

"So, is this still considered the Golden Crow True Flame?"

Bai Ming's expression grew even stranger. "It counts as the Golden Bird True Flame," he replied.

(End of Chapter)