Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 166 Fiery Sun Spirit Stone
"The Flaming Sun Stone, a second-tier treasure, possesses the heat of flames and vigorous vitality, and is suspected to be related to the legendary Sun God Stone."

"Bathing in this light year-round can repair most physical injuries and may even slightly extend lifespan. In addition, it also helps the growth of spiritual plants, allowing them to grow faster and better."

After carefully perusing the Taoist book in his hand, Jiang Chen gained some understanding of the characteristics of the spirit stone outside.

The Du family didn't know the true origin of this spirit stone at first. It was born in Yanqiu a long time ago, and the Du family discovered it by accident. After a long period of exploration, they gained some understanding of the characteristics of the Yanyang Stone and found some information related to it.

Of course, the original Flame Sun Stone was not as miraculous as it is now; its radiance was quite dim. It was only in recent years, as the spiritual energy between heaven and earth has become more and more abundant, that its miraculous power has begun to be revealed.

"According to some records of the Du family, the treasure Yan Yang Stone should have a relatively high demand for spiritual energy, or rather, it can transform ordinary spiritual energy into a more special kind of energy. This power contains a vigorous life force, which is beneficial to living beings and plants."

"For a long time before, the Flame Sun Stone could only support the growth of a few Flame Sprout Grasses. Now, the brilliance of the Flame Sun Stone has become much brighter. After noticing this change, the Du family carried out a second renovation of the cave, wanting to turn it into the Du family's spiritual herb garden and make it the most important foundation of the Du family."

"It's a pity that the weather is unpredictable. Before the spirit herb garden could be fully formed, the Du family was struck by the Yellow Wind and the Red Fox. Except for Du Zhong, the entire family was wiped out. It's really a pity."

Putting down the Taoist book in his hand, Jiang Chen sighed at the Du family's plight and shook his head.

The Du family ancestors were originally just down-on-their-luck rogue cultivators. It was only because they accidentally discovered the Flame Sun Stone and the Flame Mang Grass nourished by the Flame Sun Stone that they were able to successfully advance to the Qi Refining stage using the Explosive Flame Technique, thus establishing the Du family as it is today.

When the Flaming Sun Stone further revealed its divine power, the Du family originally had the opportunity to go even further. Unfortunately, the foundation they had built over the years was ultimately too shallow, and they failed to withstand the test of time, lacking the necessary destiny.

"As a treasure at the Dao Foundation level, the Flame Sun Stone has its own mysteries. For example, the Flame Sprout Grass was originally just some weeds growing in the cave. It was because it was constantly bathed in the radiance of the Flame Sun Stone that it underwent a transformation and became a first-order spiritual object, and gained the ability to help people advance to the Qi Refining stage."

"Most importantly, this Flaming Sun Stone may also help Qi Refining cultivators break through to higher realms, although there are some dangers involved..."

Stepping out of the wooden house and gazing at the gleaming Flame Sun Stone, Jiang Chen fell into deep thought, reflecting on some of the Du family's attempts.

The Blazing Flame Technique has a flaw: it is extremely violent. Each breakthrough will invisibly damage the cultivator's acupoints. Over time, it will not only shorten the cultivator's lifespan but also cut off the cultivator's path to advancement.

In fact, if the Fiery Sun Stone had not been discovered, and the Du family had not been able to produce even a minor Qi cultivator, let alone a master Qi cultivator, let alone a master Qi cultivator at the Great Perfection stage.

Under such circumstances, the Du family also tried to find other inheritances to replace the Blazing Flame Technique, but unfortunately they did not succeed. Without special means, it is actually very difficult to obtain a complete and suitable Qi cultivation inheritance. Only people like Jiang Chen who can search souls are exceptions.

In an attempt to break free from the constraints of the cultivation method, the Du family ancestors tried to cultivate directly using the radiance of the blazing sun. They succeeded, and they failed.

A Qi Refining cultivator from the Du family, nearing the end of his lifespan, fought desperately, using the radiance of the blazing sun to break through his cultivation level, successfully opening seventy-two acupoints and advancing to the Great Completion of Qi Refining. However, at the crucial moment, the blazing sun energy went berserk, and he spontaneously combusted and died. It can be said that the outside information was somewhat incorrect; the Du family did indeed possess its own Great Completion Qi Refining cultivator, but only for a fleeting moment.

After that, the Du family made several more attempts, but without exception, they all ended up burning themselves to death. Over time, the Du family gradually gave up. Only when their lifespan was nearing its end and they were unwilling to give up would they take a risk and risk their lives to pave the way for their descendants, hoping that one day they could truly turn the brilliance of the sun into their own.

"The essence of the blazing sun is special; it can burn open the acupoints, which is the fundamental reason why it can help cultivators break through realms."

"However, it is inherently domineering, and it is difficult for cultivators to forcibly absorb it into their bodies. If they are not careful, they will be ignited by it and die from self-immolation. But for me, this does not seem to be an unsolvable problem."

As his thoughts raced, Jiang Chen pondered the possibility of cultivating by harnessing the energy of the blazing sun.

With the experience left by the Du family, he had gained a certain understanding of the nature of the blazing sun energy. Moreover, he cultivated superior-grade formless true energy and had a soul ten times stronger than that of an ordinary person, so it was possible for him to restrain the blazing sun energy.

"Compared to the Du family's explosive flaming energy, the formless energy is undoubtedly more tolerant of flaming yang energy. Moreover, with the flaming yang stone as a medium, I can simulate some of the mysteries of flaming yang energy. In this way, I can minimize the conflict between flaming yang energy and myself."

At one moment, inspiration struck, and Jiang Chen had an idea.

"Time waits for no one. Although I won't encounter any major bottlenecks in the Qi Refining stage, the Qi Refining cultivation process becomes slower and slower as you progress. Under normal circumstances, it will still take me quite a while to achieve the Qi Refining Perfection. However, if this idea can be realized, I should be able to achieve at least the Great Completion of Qi Refining very soon, if not the Qi Refining Perfection."

"Of course, there are certain dangers involved, and I can't rush things; I need to experiment step by step."

As his thoughts became clearer, Jiang Chen made a decision. The Du family had already done the most troublesome part of this matter for him. All he had to do was take the final leap. Most importantly, the chaos in Changfeng County and Qingyuan County during this period made him feel a sense of urgency.

"It's all about timing and fate. We've come to the right place in Changfeng County this time."

Amazed by this serendipitous encounter, with the reflection of the Flaming Sun Stone in his eyes, Jiang Chen felt a surge of joy. Second-tier treasures were precious, and this was the first time he had truly acquired one. He had previously possessed a Fish-Dragon Pearl, but unfortunately, he had missed out on it.

As for the dragon bone inside the Flood Dragon Armor, although its quality has reached the second tier, its value is actually not very high. After all, there is only one of it, and in some ways, it cannot be considered a complete second-tier treasure.

"This Flaming Sun Stone must be brought back to the Taiping Sect. The spiritual energy there is abundant, which will allow it to display its divine power. However, I will need to stay in Changfeng County for a while, so I can leave it here for the time being."

With a thought, Jiang Chen moved with the body of a dragon and left the cave. Before he could actually try it, he still needed to take care of some miscellaneous matters, at the very least, he needed to renovate the mine.

(End of this chapter)