Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 516 The Battle of True Fire
Fire blazed across the sky, and thunder roared.

Facing such a seasoned late-stage Purple Mansion expert, Xu Xuan was undoubtedly under considerable pressure. The opponent's supernatural abilities were already quite perfect, and he was probably preparing his fifth supernatural ability.

"The Changsun family, which we thought were the ones who cultivated the Dao of Fire, actually has such a high-level cultivator of True Fire."

Xu Xuan whispered to Tian Tuo, a strange feeling creeping into his heart.

Most of the true fire in the world flows to the Western Sea, and it is difficult to find on the shore. Since the other party has already cultivated to the late stage of the Purple Mansion, he must have consumed a lot of resources for this path. He must have found it in the Western Sea or his clan has a corresponding inheritance.

"The three streams of true fire: [Dou Tian] falls into the sea, [Sui Huo] falls on the shore, and [Yuan Fen] rises into the heavens."

Tian Tuo's voice was slightly solemn; he was quite knowledgeable about the origins of True Fire.

"If what the Golden Crow said is true, the Three Fire Venerables will all be re-certified. I'm afraid this wisp of immortal ash is the spiritual object corresponding to the [Dou Xuan] position, and it is quite important."

Xu Xuan then focused his gaze on Changsun Jun, whose Taoist skills were quite extraordinary, far surpassing those of the Demon of Hatred.

Amidst raging flames, Changsun Jun activated his supernatural powers, unleashing a righteous and peaceful aura that empowered him. He then conjured a large, dark banner, adorned with a six-eyed toad that spewed wildfire and controlled demonic miasma.

Once this banner was raised, the spiritual energy around Xuanfeng quickly subsided and became turbid, and even more raging flames rose up, its power extremely terrifying.

'The items in the [Torture Palace] are supreme fire-elemental treasures?'

Xu Xuan immediately recognized the origin of this item. The Changsun family was the royal family of Fengdai, and the Xianxiong Zhenjun was killed by the Feng Emperor. The items of the Dao lineage had probably all fallen into the hands of these remnants of the clan.

In terms of power alone, this supreme fire spirit treasure is definitely among the top, and now that it has fallen into the hands of a high-level True Fire cultivator, it is even more terrifying.

It should be noted that True Fire is adept at controlling other fires, which is quite similar to Thunderclap. If this weapon falls into the hands of Changsun Jun, it will probably be able to unleash ninety percent of its power!
"Our clan's lead token is still in the hands of the Sword Immortal. Please return it."

Changsun Jun's smile was kind, but it carried a hint of sharp killing intent.

True fire surged between heaven and earth, pouring into this great banner, causing the black toad to continuously spew wildfire with terrifying power, charcoal ash flying everywhere, and demonic miasma rolling in.

"Why don't you come and get it yourself, fellow Daoist?"

Xu Xuan drew his magic sword, but a surge of fighting spirit rose within him.

Unlike the Han Chenzi and Hen Hai he had faced before, this person was definitely a hero in the Great Li Immortal Path, and even if he fell into the Immortal Sect, he would still be quite extraordinary.

Thunderclouds rolled across the sky, silver snakes darted about, and a pool of lightning hung high in the center of the heavens. Tribulation lightning gathered in one place, transforming into a silver lightning pillar that crashed down.

[Si Tian Jie] once again takes the lead!
Changsun Jun remained calm, waving the Black Toad Banner in his hand. Wildfires exploded one after another, overturning the silver lightning pillar and causing the surrounding peaks and forests to tremble. No one dared to approach.

He activated his supernatural powers, and the true fire between heaven and earth surged, transforming into a firewood tree that rose to the sky. Its golden-red branches swayed incessantly, and its vast heat spread endlessly, condensing at the treetop.

True Fire Divine Power, [Fire-Making with Flint]!
This divine power, like the [Thunderous Swamp], corresponds to an ancient deity, possessing both physical and spiritual aspects, and is of extraordinary power.

This True Fire Flint Tree rose into the sky, and although it could not overcome the [Heavenly Tribulation], it could still cast spells.

Changsun Jun stood on the tree and waved the flag again.

The desolate flames of the [Heavenly Desolate Toad Banner] instantly rose up, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, falling into the top of the flint tree, condensing all the vast heat into one place, transforming into a dark gray fire sun.

The dark fire rose straight up into the thunderclouds, where it was aroused by the lightning and exploded instantly.

Boom!

The thunderclouds in the sky trembled and were overturned by the attack, while the Xuanfeng Peak below began to collapse and disintegrate. The treasure cauldron carrying the immortal ash fell downwards, prompting Pingxiu and Changsun Yi to attack again.

Xu Xuan's gaze was serious, and he was now extremely wary. The person in front of him was no opponent to be underestimated and would surely go all out.

"I wonder if the sword intent is more powerful, or if my supreme fire is stronger?"

With a smile on his face, Changsun Jun once again rolled up the banner in his hand, and the rolling wildfire condensed like a python, attacking Xu Xuan, turning the sky dark gray.

"Ultimate Fire."

Xu Xuan raised the Tribulation Technique high, and the Black Law empowered it. Gradually, a brilliant and mysterious star appeared in the sky, located in the Big Dipper, which governs killing intent, making the [Big Dipper's Tribulation of Death] on the sword even more terrifying.

With a single sword strike, a thin strand of silver lightning appeared, easily splitting the fire python in two before falling towards Changsun Jun.

But the broken wildfire seemed to be provoked, and instantly exploded, sending up a rolling wave of air.

Xu Xuan felt an immense force strike his body, as if hundreds of immortal peaks were crashing down on him, causing the [Golden Man of Treasures] to make a sound and dim its golden light.

He transformed into a moonlit pool, its shimmering moonlight instantly dissipating the powerful energy, while the sword light had already slashed towards Changsun Jun.

This Purple Mansion seemed to be prepared, and once again activated his divine power, gathering the true fire nature within his body, making him impervious to all evils and calamities, instantly raising his aura to another level, and using the flames to block the sword light.

True Fire Divine Power, [True Flame Fusion]!
Yin fire represents literature, while yang fire represents martial prowess. True essence, yin and yang, combine to form blazing fire, which is obtained through cultivation by immortals and is difficult to acquire from outside. Once it is applied to the body, both form and spirit become wondrous, and one unites with the Dao.

The red centipede on Xu Xuan's wrist was now under control and difficult to activate, its ferocious nature shrinking under this supernatural power.

Countless celestial laws descended from above, banishing the true fire and damaging it, which was then restrained by the earth thunder. The [Primordial Order] unleashed its power, with countless bolts of lightning striking down, causing the flint tree to fall instantly.

Changsun Jun's gaze sharpened slightly, realizing the power of the community law, and he immediately donned a wooden armor that shimmered with a dark blue light.

It is a spiritual artifact that is forbidden from wood, and contains no spiritual essence, thus retaining its original nature.

[Willow Ghost], a superior-grade armor, can evade the killing power of swords and lightning, but is only vulnerable to water and fire. The wonder of this armor lies in its ability to reduce killing intent; it can neutralize much of the power of killing moves that belong to the category of metal and lightning.

Avoid wood and metal; once a living being falls into evil, it will be killed by lightning. However, if it retains its true nature, it is one of the few ways to avoid calamity. Xu Xuan had already closed in and attacked, the death-dealing calamity on his sword solidified into a tangible form, and an inescapable sword intent rose up, slashing straight down!

The sword pierced through the opponent's Wood Armor in an instant, causing the spiritual light on it to dim and become unresponsive.

[The Big Dipper's Curse of Death]!
This is not some kind of magic or supernatural power, but a real calamity, brought here by the Black Law, moving according to Xu Xuan's will, specifically designed to break all kinds of methods to avoid injury and prolong life.

The sword struck the opponent's body squarely, splitting open Changsun Jun's chest and spewing out crimson flames, as if lava were flowing out.

Black and white lightning instantly intertwined and surged upwards, the nature of the punishment changing, damaging the physical body, and echoing the heavenly tribulation.

Changsun Jun, however, did not retreat!

The man's face turned fierce. Ignoring his sword wound, he summoned a golden net of rising fire, which bound Xu Xuan tightly, preventing him from escaping.

He waved the Great Fire Banner in his hand again, and a black toad leaped down from the banner. It grew taller in the wind and was about to swallow Xu Xuan whole. The rolling wild fire and demonic miasma were all piled up in the toad's belly, making it filthy and disgusting.

Xu Xuan unleashed a sword strike, causing a surge of silver lightning that instantly ripped away the Fire Net. Riding the Xun Wind, he attempted to escape from the toad's mouth.

An extremely strong suction force emanated from the toad's mouth, so strong that even Xun Feng couldn't break free, causing Xu Xuan's body to gradually fall towards the toad's mouth, while the wild fire surged straight towards him.

He remained calm, flipped his hand to produce a blue and white feather fan, and waved it vigorously.

The wood energy of the 【Azure Clouds and Golden Bamboo】 has long been connected with this fan, continuously flowing into it, and now it is completely full.

The monstrous vulture manifested, and a fierce wind arose between heaven and earth, instantly scattering the black toad formed from supreme fire. At the same time, black and white lightning mixed with the fierce wind, howling down and transforming into hurricanes.

Wonderful, [Hurricane Disaster].

hum!
The heavens and earth were struck by the simultaneous calamities of wind and thunder, which eroded the flesh and blood from Changsun Jun's face, revealing his bare white bones. The true fire within surged and spread out, transforming him into a sinister and bizarre cicada-like creature.

As his flesh and blood were reconstructed and his injuries gradually healed, the healing power of the True Fire Dao manifested, allowing Changsun Jun's physical body to gradually recover. However, the sword intent and wind and thunder on it could not be eliminated and even began to spread into his inner world.

Lightning bolts continuously descended from the sky, striking the opponent in response to the divine lightning. Changsun Jun had no choice but to wave his fire flag to defend himself.

"As expected of a social media influencer."

Changsun Jun's gaze was solemn. At this moment, his physical body began to shake off ashes, and large pieces of flesh and blood turned into ashes. The true fire reignited and condensed into a physical body to dissolve the sword intent and wind and thunder.

True Fire Divine Power, [Reignited]!
This supernatural power was incredibly effective. At the cost of consuming his vital energy, it healed most of the injuries, which surprised Xu Xuan.

Tian Tuo spoke, his tone slightly solemn, saying only:
"This supernatural power was created by an immortal lord in the past. It is one of the few ways to survive in the world, and it is comparable to the Yin-Yang and the Altar of Heaven."

Xu Xuan, however, suffered only minor injuries. His golden body had absorbed most of the intense fire attack and also served to resist the demonic miasma. He had now fully recovered.

Suddenly, a sound came from afar, and Pingxiu and Changsun Yi appeared simultaneously, transforming into streaks of light and rushing towards them. The Great Cauldron of True Fire was indeed in Pingxiu's hands, but the immortal ash inside was damaged, with a small portion missing, which Changsun Yi had taken away.

"Brother."

Changsun Yi looked ashamed, then turned to Pingxiu and said sternly:
"Once I master my next divine power, I will surely slay you and retrieve the Immortal Ashes!"

"Shut up."

Changsun Jun sternly rebuked him, withdrawing his supernatural powers. His gaze lingered between Xu Xuan and Ping Xiu as he said in a solemn voice:

"One is Hengguang, the other is Douyan. The two are intertwined, which is probably not a good thing."

His tone was slightly somber as he said only:

“Yuan Qingxiu, your master has no right to the position of True Fire. She is not a legitimate disciple of the Heavenly Sect; she was originally a discarded disciple. How laughable that she dares to ask for the Golden Position. Would the lord allow it?”

Changsun Jun picked up the immortal ash he had seized, glanced at it briefly, and was fairly satisfied. He didn't want to get entangled with the two men before him any longer, but finally looked at Xu Xuan and said calmly:
"I hope the Sword Immortal will keep my clan's Xuan Token safe, for I will surely come back to retrieve it in the future."

"Waiting for you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Xuan remained calm. After all, it was Changsun Yi who had made the moves multiple times, so taking one of his Xuan tokens was already a bargain for him.

Pingxiu, having obtained most of the immortal ash, was visibly moved. He immediately put it away and solemnly said:

“Xu Jianxian, please forgive me for not being able to stay any longer; I must return to the mountain gate. I, Yuan Qingxiu, will never forget your kindness today. I will repay you handsomely when I come to Douyan afterward.”

Xu Xuan replied with a smile:

"Fellow Daoist, you don't need to be so polite. On the contrary, I owe you more."

Then Pingxiu transformed into a ray of flame and fled, heading straight out of the cave, completely ignoring the things that were about to appear on Zhongyue Mountain.

"This person's master's situation is rather complicated."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. If what Changsun Jun said was true, then that cultivator at the True Fire Purple Peak might not have perished yet, and was still alive through the Path of Regret.

"Will the position of True Fire Venerable be decided between these two families, or will it be awarded to someone else?"

He turned his head and saw that the primordial light at the core of Zhongyue was gradually peeling away. It was likely that in a short while, this Xuanyue would be completely exposed to all cultivators.

Xu Xuan focused his gaze and suddenly saw a point of primordial magnetic light on the mountaintop, which vanished in an instant.

(End of this chapter)