Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

Chapter 180 The Heavenly Flame Sect Makes a Move (Please Subscribe!)

The cultivation technique Lu Cheng'an practiced was the Earth Flame True Scripture, which came from the Dan Ding Sect and specifically originated from the Nascent Soul inheritance technique of the Burning Flame Sect.

However, the Dan Ding Sect only includes the cultivation methods for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, while the Tian Yan Sect includes the cultivation methods for the Golden Core stage of the Di Yan True Scripture.

Lu Cheng'an had no connection with the Tianyan Sect, and even if they did, the Tianyan Sect would never hand over its inherited cultivation techniques to Lu Cheng'an.

Aside from the Heavenly Flame Sect possessing the Earthly Flame True Scripture Golden Core stage cultivation method, there is also the Burning Flame Sect ruins.

The ruins of the Burning Flame Sect not only contain cultivation methods for the Golden Core stage of the Earth Flame True Scripture, but may also contain cultivation methods for the Nascent Soul stage.

Lu Cheng'an had already made an agreement with the Spirit Clam Clan that he would explore the ruins of the Burning Flame Sect after his cultivation broke through to the Golden Core realm.

Now that his cultivation has successfully broken through to the Golden Core realm, he naturally has to fulfill his agreement with the Spirit Clam Clan.

"The experience required to advance to the Golden Core realm has also increased, from one hundred to five hundred!"

Upon seeing the changes in his cultivation progress, Lu Cheng'an's brows furrowed slightly.

He currently lacks the cultivation method for the Golden Core stage of the Earth Flame True Scripture, therefore he cannot test the speed at which he is advancing his cultivation level.

However, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it would take him at least five times longer, or even longer, to reach the maximum progress of his Golden Core stage cultivation compared to when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage.

This is understandable, as it is extremely difficult for Golden Core cultivators to improve their cultivation; it often takes decades or even centuries to advance even a minor realm.

"I must obtain the cultivation method for the Golden Core stage of the Earth Flame True Scripture as soon as possible!"

Without the cultivation methods for the Golden Core stage, his current cultivation level would not have improved at all.

Aside from the changes in his cultivation progress, his skill progress remained unchanged, because he had not yet learned third-tier spells.

"I currently possess two third-tier spells. If I cannot obtain the Earth Flame True Scripture soon, I will first cultivate these two third-tier spells to enhance my combat abilities!"

The two third-tier techniques that Lu Cheng'an mastered were the Heavenly Bell Seal and the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique.

These two techniques came from Master Liuyun. Master Liuyun did not leave behind any scriptures or teachings. These two third-tier techniques were obtained by Lu Cheng'an after refining Master Liuyun's soul essence.

The Heavenly Bell Seal is a defensive spell, while the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique is a third-tier escape technique. Both of these third-tier spells are of extremely high quality.

Defensive and escape techniques are relatively rare among third-tier techniques. Master Liuyun is a third-tier weapon refiner. He is not good at offensive techniques, so the third-tier techniques he cultivates are mostly defensive and escape techniques.

As for attacks, they all rely on the powerful third-tier top-grade magic weapon, the Mount Sumeru Seal.

Lu Cheng'an's personality is very different from that of Liu Yun Zhenren. Although he is willing to practice defensive and escape techniques, he prefers to practice offensive techniques.

"When a fourth-tier cultivation technique reaches the Golden Core stage, it usually comes with minor supernatural abilities and the method for refining a natal magic treasure. The Divine Jade True Scripture that Shi Ningyu cultivates comes with two minor supernatural abilities: Jade Soul Immortal Light and Jade Rainbow Divine Transformation Palm. It also has the method for refining the natal magic treasure, the Divine Jade Exquisite Pagoda."

Both the Earth Flame True Scripture and the Divine Jade True Scripture are fourth-tier cultivation techniques. I wonder if the Earth Flame True Scripture contains any minor supernatural abilities or natal magic treasures?

The difference between a natal magic treasure and a magic weapon is that a natal magic treasure is a treasure that a cultivator cultivates with both life and spirit. When a natal magic treasure is being refined, it requires the cultivator's essence and blood to be used for its refinement. After it is refined, it must be stored in the cultivator's dantian and nurtured day and night with magic power.

Such a natal magic weapon is extremely close to the cultivator, and the power it can unleash is far beyond that of ordinary magic tools.

Of course, a natal magic weapon is an extremely powerful magic tool. Even without the refinement of a cultivator's essence and blood or the nurturing of their magic power, it is incomparable to ordinary magic tools.

The Mount Sumeru Seal refined by Master Liuyun bears traces of a natal magic weapon, but he lacks the support of a corresponding cultivation technique, which makes the Mount Sumeru Seal inferior to a natal magic weapon.

Of course, if the Mount Sumeru Seal really was Liu Yun Zhenren's natal magic weapon, then after Liu Yun Zhenren's complete death, the natal magic weapon he refined would also completely collapse and would not fall into Lu Cheng'an's hands at all.

"The Crimson Blaze has transformed into the Pure Celestial Fire!"

Lu Cheng'an slowly extended his palm, and a wisp of flame with a hint of sky blue slowly condensed in his palm. This was his Golden Core True Fire, the Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire.

When a cultivator breaks through from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Golden Core Realm, the power of the Foundation Establishment True Fire that they awaken will indeed undergo some changes, but it will definitely not change as much as Lu Cheng'an's.

Lu Cheng'an silently sensed the power of the Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire and experienced the effects of this spiritual fire.

"The Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire can be considered a powerful third-tier spell, and this flame can cause destructive damage to magical artifacts!"

Lu Cheng'an smiled broadly, now having gained some understanding of the power of the Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire.

Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire can be used to refine magical artifacts, but this same spiritual fire can also cause great damage to the runes inside magical artifacts.

It can easily penetrate into magical artifacts and then destroy the rune array inside them.

The reason why magical artifacts possess all sorts of incredible powers is because the artifact refiner imprints various runes and arrays into them.

Once these rune arrays are destroyed, the magical artifact will suffer severe damage, or even be rendered unusable.

The Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire is Lu Cheng'an's Golden Core True Fire. As Lu Cheng'an's cultivation level increases, the power of this spiritual fire will continuously strengthen.

Moreover, Lu Cheng'an can refine the fire elemental energy to enhance the power of the Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire.

The underground magma river of the Burning Flame Mountains contains endless fire elemental energy, which can provide resources for the advancement of the Pure Glazed Heavenly Fire.

"Stay in Crimson Smoke Mountain to consolidate your cultivation. Once your cultivation is consolidated, then go find the Spirit Clam Clan!"

After examining himself and the changes on the panel, Lu Cheng'an immediately made arrangements for what to do next.

While Lu Cheng'an was in seclusion in his cave to consolidate his cultivation, Lu Wenxing and other members of the Lu family began mining the spirit stone mines in Linghe Valley, as they had previously discussed with Lu Cheng'an.

Although Lu Cheng'an said he was not afraid of the Golden Core cultivators of the Tianyan Sect, Lu Wenxing was still very cautious.

When he instructed the cultivators in his clan to mine the spirit stone mine in Linghe Valley, he did not make a big fuss about it.

The Lu family now enjoys a good reputation in the Chiyan Mountain and Qingling Mountain area. After learning that the Lu family was mining ore in Linghe Valley, the nearby rogue cultivators did not inquire about it further.

However, this does not mean that news of the Linghe Valley spirit stone mine will not be leaked.

Because of Master Chongxu, the Tianyan Sect has been strictly controlling the cultivation forces within its territory recently. Although Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu deliberately concealed their whereabouts when they returned from the Tianyan Sect, they were still detected by the sect.

However, the Tianyan Sect was unaware that Lu Cheng'an and his companion had broken through to the Golden Core realm, assuming they had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Currently, there are very few cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm within the Tianyan Sect's territory, and even fewer at the Foundation Establishment Perfection Realm who are suitable for the Tianyan Sect's recruitment.

Lu Cheng'an perfectly fits the requirements of the Tianyan Sect.

Therefore, after gaining some understanding of Lu Cheng'an's situation, the Tianyan Sect prepared to take action against him. Neither the Lu family nor Lu Cheng'an were aware of the Tianyan Sect's plot, but even if Lu Cheng'an had known, he would have been utterly unafraid!

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed since Lu Cheng'an returned to Chiyan Mountain.

After failing to repair his severed arm using unorthodox methods, Master Chongxu prepared to target Lu Cheng'an.

The Tianyan Sect only considered Lu Cheng'an to be a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, so the Tianyan Sect, as before, assigned Wan Xianyun, the weakest among them, to be in charge of capturing him.

Wan Xianyun is a newly promoted Golden Core cultivator of the Tianyan Sect. He successfully broke through to the Golden Core realm by refining a Golden Core made from the essence of the Earth Flame Python.

Wan Xianyun's cultivation had not been at the Golden Core realm for long, and his strength was far inferior to that of the other three Golden Core cultivators of the Tianyan Sect.

However, he was, after all, a cultivator at the Golden Core stage. When he attacked a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage, that cultivator had no chance of escaping from him.

After receiving Chongxu Zhenren's orders, Wan Xianyun set off directly from Tianyan Sect and sped towards Chiyan Mountain, where the Lu family was located.

The Heavenly Flame Sect is not an evil sect. Although True Person Chongxu used evil methods to restore his severed arm and received the tacit approval of the Ancient Desolate Sect, he did not dare to openly attack the cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage within its territory.

Therefore, after Wan Xianyun arrived at Chiyan Mountain, where the Lu family was located, he did not reveal his true identity, but he did not hide the fact that he was a cultivator at the Golden Core stage.

"Lu Cheng'an will leave with me voluntarily, or the Lu family will be wiped out!"

Wan Xianyun's slightly cold voice rang out above Chiyan Mountain, instantly reaching the ears of all the Lu family cultivators on Chiyan Mountain.

Wan Xianyun had captured all the cultivators who had reached the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage before. He used this method to force those cultivators to leave with him.

"This must be a Golden Core cultivator from the Heavenly Flame Sect!"

"He's going to attack the Grand Elder!"

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Upon hearing Wan Xianyun's voice, the Lu family cultivators in Chiyan Mountain cried out in alarm.

They knew that Lu Cheng'an had returned to his family and that his cultivation had broken through to the Golden Core realm, but they were still very worried.

Although Lu Cheng'an's cultivation has broken through to the Golden Core realm, the time since his breakthrough is too short, and Lu Cheng'an is very likely no match for the Golden Core cultivators of the Tianyan Sect.

Moreover, Tianyan Sect has more than one Golden Core cultivator. Even if Lu Cheng'an can defeat the Golden Core cultivators from Tianyan Sect who came this time, he is still no match for all the Golden Core cultivators of Tianyan Sect.

"The Heavenly Flame Sect has indeed come!"

Inside the cave, Lu Cheng'an couldn't help but sigh after hearing Wan Xianyun's voice.

More than a month has passed, and his cultivation has been completely consolidated.

Because he lacked the cultivation techniques for the Golden Core stage of the Earth Flame True Scripture, his cultivation had not improved at all in the past month.

However, this month of consolidation has still significantly improved his strength.

Lu Cheng'an took out his communication jade plate and used it to send a message to Shi Ningyu, briefly explaining the situation before flying out of Chiyan Mountain.

"Lu Cheng'an of the Lu family greets Fellow Daoist Wan of the Tianyan Sect!" Lu Cheng'an stood in mid-air, with faint clouds floating beneath his feet.

He looked at Wan Xianyun with a smile in his eyes. Although he knew that Wan Xianyun had come with ill intentions, he did not directly attack Wan Xianyun.

"How is this possible? How could you possibly break through to become a Golden Core cultivator in such a short time!" Wan Xianyun exclaimed in surprise.

Before deciding to take action against Lu Cheng'an, the Tianyan Sect had done some research on Lu Cheng'an and his family.

The Lu family is just an ordinary Foundation Establishment power with no background whatsoever.

Lu Cheng'an has excellent talent for cultivation, and his cultivation level has improved very quickly, but he shouldn't have been able to reach the Golden Core realm in such a short time!

Wan Xianyun was, after all, a Golden Core cultivator, and after that moment of shock, he quickly calmed down.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lu, on breaking through to the Golden Core Realm! You now have a chance to achieve immortality!"

A faint smile appeared on Wan Xianyun's face as he continued, "I apologize for any offense I may have caused, Fellow Daoist Lu."

Fellow Daoist Lu is a cultivator within the territory of my Heavenly Flame Sect. If the other Golden Core cultivators in the sect knew that Fellow Daoist Lu had become a Golden Core cultivator, they would surely be very happy.

Presumably, Fellow Daoist Lu is already somewhat aware of the situation in the Burning Flame Mountains. Third-tier demonic beasts from the Hong'e Mountains could potentially invade the Burning Flame Mountains at any time. Fellow Daoist Lu, do you have time to accompany me to the Heavenly Flame Sect now to discuss how to deal with the demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains?

Wan Xianyun quickly devised a story to invite Lu Chengan to the Tianyan Sect.

What he said was half true and half false; indeed, the third-tier demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains could potentially invade the Fenyan Mountains at any time.

The reason why Master Chongxu was so eager to repair his severed arm was largely due to this matter.

Chongxu Zhenren's cultivation level was at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. Losing an arm greatly affected his combat power.

If his severed arm still cannot be restored after the third-tier demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains occupy the Fenyan Mountains, the Tianyan Sect may not be able to withstand the attack of the third-tier demonic beasts.

However, Wan Xianyun's invitation to Lu Cheng'an to the Tianyan Sect was not for this matter, but for Lu Cheng'an's arm.

Lu Cheng'an's cultivation had just entered the Golden Core realm, and his arm was more suitable for Chongxu Zhenren to restore his severed arm.

“There’s no need to go to the Heavenly Flame Sect. My cultivation has just broken through to the Golden Core realm, and I need to focus on consolidating and improving it. Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist Wan!” Lu Cheng’an said with a smile.

Lu Cheng'an was well aware of the Tianyan Sect's purpose, but since Wan Xianyun hadn't brought it up, he naturally wouldn't say it out loud.

He is now confident that he can severely injure or even kill Wan Xianyun, but there is no need for that.

Because Wan Xianyun is the weakest of the four Golden Core cultivators in the Tianyan Sect, severely injuring him would not be beneficial and would instead expose one's own strength prematurely.

He believed that the Tianyan Sect would not let this go and would definitely continue to attack him.

At that time, Master Chongxu will likely take action personally, and he will invite Shi Ningyu to join him. It will definitely be a surprise for Master Chongxu!
"Since Fellow Daoist Lu is currently unavailable, I will not disturb your cultivation any longer!" Wan Xianyun said with a smile.

After he finished speaking, he created a streak of light and quickly left Crimson Smoke Mountain.

(End of this chapter)