Yuan Zichu responded in a low voice, "Fu Peng was chasing a late-stage Golden Core cultivator of Red Flame Pavilion and followed him into the Nether Fire Valley. He never came out. The Nether Fire Valley is a place where the underground Yin Qi and the fire Spiritual Qi of the world converge, creating an environment teeming with Yin Fire Spirits. Once Fu Peng entered, it's highly likely he met his end. We have declared him dead."
Fu Peng had once been a Golden Core cultivator of the Myriad Souls Sect, alongside Bai Jinkun, Zhong Yan, Cao Moren, and Lin Fan, all disciples under Wan Hun's command. After the Mystic Azure War, Fu Peng had joined the Heavenly Infinite Sect along with Wan Hun and his followers. An aging and frail cultivator, Fu Peng had come to Holy Flame Star with a desperate heart, intending to secure enough cultivation resources for his bloodline. Unexpectedly, he perished in such a foreign land.
Chu Xuan stroked his chin, deep in thought. The Yin Qi combined with fire Spiritual Qi... Nether Fire Valley? This place sounded quite intriguing.
"How much do you know about this Nether Fire Valley?" Chu Xuan inquired.
Yuan Zichu respectfully replied, "Sect Master, I have interrogated several Red Flame Pavilion prisoners and gathered intelligence about the valley. The Nether Fire Valley is one of the most dangerous places on Holy Flame Star. Even Nascent Soul cultivators of Red Flame Pavilion rarely venture deep within. They only dare to capture some Yin Fire Spirits from the outskirts for their own use.
I've heard that at the deepest part of the valley, there might reside a powerful Yin Fire Spirit King. Years ago, the Deity Transformation cultivator of Red Flame Pavilion, Blazing Fire True Master, entered the valley with the intention of taming it. He was eventually repelled, and the matter was never pursued further."
Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow. It certainly seemed like a promising place! His own Blood Evil Yin Fire had become ineffective against Nascent Soul cultivators. This fire, derived from the cultivation technique Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture, had initially been Corpse Refining Blood Fire, which was later refined and enhanced into the Blood Evil Yin Fire.
However, the Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture only recorded this particular transformation. It didn't mention whether the Blood Evil Yin Fire could evolve further. Perhaps even the creator of the technique hadn't delved into the full potential of this fire.
Yet, Chu Xuan felt that the Blood Evil Yin Fire still had room for improvement. Moreover, this fire was capable of injuring both the body and the soul. To abandon it now would be a great waste. If he could capture a few Yin Fire Spirits and harness their power, he might just discover a way to advance the Blood Evil Yin Fire.
However, that could only happen after they had completely eradicated the remnants of Red Flame Pavilion.
"Well done. You may leave now," Chu Xuan waved his hand.
Yuan Zichu immediately bowed and withdrew.
Chu Xuan's expression darkened, and the feeling of unease remained, an unshakable presence.
"I must quickly refine these magical treasures and make them my own," he murmured to himself.
Chu Xuan sat cross-legged, focusing his mind on cultivation.
Since arriving at Holy Flame Star, he had only taken action twice, killing two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Their storage bags contained a few high-grade magical treasures, which, given the severe depletion of his own treasures, was already quite a fortunate haul.
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After all, many of his magical treasures had been lost to that old monster. The Yin Frost Bottle and the Life-Span Ghost had been recovered, but in the rush, he hadn't managed to retrieve the two Icy Sun Crossbows. Coupled with the destruction of the Iron Peak Mountain and the Dragon-Snake Flying Sword, it had truly pained him.
Now, though, he was refining a few magical treasures. While they weren't top-tier, at least they were high-grade, ensuring that he wouldn't be left without treasures to use during combat.
A few days later, the night before the battle.
Chu Xuan, Shang Xingchen, and Wei Ji were cultivating in their respective caves. Meanwhile, Yun Lan, Tian Mu Sen, Zhang Jinzhou, and Shi Jun Tian gathered together in one place.
Shi Jun Tian glanced around, noticing only the four of them, and couldn't help but express confusion. "Senior Sister Yun, why have you only called me here? Shouldn't the three of them—Sect Master Chu and the others—have been invited as well? I'll go fetch them."
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