I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 147 The Great Sun Furnace Method

No matter how many times I've been there, when I return to Mount Chiming, the feeling remains the same.

Ying Chan flew into the clouds of Chiming Mountain, feeling as if he were walking through a halo of sunlight, surrounded by dazzling light, making it impossible to see anything clearly.

Fortunately, with the Taiyao True Fire as a guide, they were able to find their way.

Before long, the view suddenly opened up, and Ying Chan flew out of the light and landed on a platform.

This place is both the Chengfeng Ferry of Chiming Mountain and the entrance to Chiming Mountain.

At this moment, on the platform, the bronze gate was waiting for the right time. Ying Chan looked back and could vaguely see several figures waiting below through the light.

It is unknown whether any of these people will be able to pass through the 'Yangguan Road' and be taught the method of Taiyao True Fire.

Ying Chan withdrew his gaze and stopped looking. He walked into the Crimson Bright Mountain and headed straight for the temple.

If we count from when he received the Taiyao True Fire Method, he had been studying the method at Chiming Mountain for more than three years, so he was naturally very familiar with it.

Upon entering the temple, Ying Chan, as was customary, offered incense and paid homage to the Crimson Bright Taiyao God. He then ventured deeper into the temple, found a quiet room, and gently knocked on the door. Soon, a voice called out, "Come in."

Ying Chan pushed open the door and entered.

The quiet room was sparsely furnished, containing only a small table with a scroll on it and a futon on each side.

The man from the south then sat facing the doorway.

"Disciple Yingchan greets his master."

Ying Chan stepped forward and bowed, which the Southern Taoist accepted with a slight nod, saying, "Sit down."

"Thank you, Master."

As soon as Ying Chan sat down, the Southern Daoist said, "Ying Chan, you have been studying the essence of fire magic with me for about two years now, haven't you?"

Ying Chan was somewhat surprised. After a moment's thought, he replied, "Yes, it has been exactly two years since I began studying the Dharma with my master."

Two years ago, he filled his cultivation apertures with the Taiyao True Fire and returned to Chiming Mountain to formally begin cultivating the 'Chiming Taiyao Innate Divine Light'.

Of course, while he said this, in reality he was learning the essence of fire magic from the Southern Taoist.

Besides the principles and scriptures, one also learns various operations and transformations, such as true fire protecting the body, true fire protecting the spirit, true fire transforming into form, and escaping by controlling fire, etc.

Since then, Yingchan has come to Chiming Mountain at the beginning of each month to listen to the Southern Daoist preach and to be tested by him. This has been going on for exactly two years now.

Upon hearing this, the Taoist priest from the south asked again, "Have you gained anything in these two years?"

"The disciple has benefited immensely."

Ying Chan's statement is not unfounded.

Although he had figured out some of the changes that Nan Daoren had taught him after he had mastered the Taiyao True Fire, he only realized how shallow his previous understanding was after learning the true essence from Nan Daoren.

Moreover, there are many profound and subtle points that, if left to his own devices, would likely take him several years or even decades to achieve anything significant.

The two years I spent studying the Dharma with the Southern Taoist were truly the most wonderful time of my life.

Upon hearing this, the Southern Taoist smiled faintly.

In fact, Ying Chan's performance also exceeded his expectations.

Unlike ordinary lineages, Chiming Mountain transmits the innate divine light of Chiming Taiyao, which has extremely strict requirements. If one cannot pass the 'Yangguan Path', one will not even have the chance to enter the sect.

Whether one can cultivate the Taiyao True Fire is another hurdle, and after cultivating the Taiyao True Fire, learning the essence of fire magic from him is yet another hurdle.

The time for giving lectures each month is also the time for testing and evaluating.

If a disciple's progress in studying the Dharma is unsatisfactory, and he fails the examination at most three times, he will completely lose the opportunity.

There is a reason why Chiming Mountain is so deserted year-round.

However, Ying Chan is indeed exceptionally perceptive. Not only does he pass every test perfectly, but he also often draws inferences from one instance to another and makes connections between different situations.

In just two years, he mastered all the principles, doctrines, and operational changes, which is quite remarkable in the history of Chiming Mountain.

"Alright," said the Southern Daoist. "You have completed the first stage of the Fire Technique."

"Today, I will teach you the first spell of the 'Crimson Bright Taiyao Innate Divine Light'."

"The Great Sun Furnace Technique!"

Ying Chan's gaze shifted slightly, and a ripple of emotion inevitably stirred within him.

If we start counting from when he passed through the 'Yangguan Road', he has been studying the magic at Chiming Mountain for more than three years, and has finally come into contact with the first spell of the 'Chiming Taiyao Innate Divine Light'.

Indeed, so-called Taoist arts are composed of many profound spells.

To even begin to master a Taoist art, one must first master several, or even a dozen, advanced spells; the difficulty of this is unimaginable.

However, Ying Chan was naturally not afraid.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Please, Master, impart the Dharma."

The Southern Taoist smiled slightly, and without him making any move, the scroll on the table suddenly unfurled.

Ying Chan glanced inside without realizing it, and his gaze was immediately drawn to it.

The scroll depicts a bronze censer with three legs and curved handles, decorated with reliefs of clouds and towers, exuding grandeur and solemnity.

I felt as if I were in the midst of the Dao seed, directly facing the Lingbao.

"This is... the Great Sun Divine Furnace?"

“Exactly.” Nan Daoren said slowly, “The Great Sun Divine Furnace is one of the most common magical treasures among the many divine forms manifested by the Taiyao Divine Venerable.”

"First observe its form and comprehend its spirit, then I will teach you the method..."

The Southern Taoist did not display the Great Sun Divine Furnace for long before putting the scroll away again and began to explain the fundamental method of the 'Great Sun Divine Furnace Method'.

Ying Chan listened attentively, and gradually understood.

The first step in cultivating the 'Great Sun Divine Furnace Method' is to comprehend the divine intent of this magic treasure, visualize a divine furnace within the magic aperture, and then use the essence of the Great Sun as a guide, combining it with the spiritual essence of the Taiyao to condense the divine furnace into shape.

Once mastered, this method can refine spiritual energy and even spiritual objects, rapidly replenishing a cultivator's mana. Furthermore, it can supply the Taiyao True Fire and even the Crimson Taiyao Innate Divine Light with the energy of the Great Sun, increasing their boundless power.

No wonder it was the first spell used to construct the 'Crimson Bright Taiyao Innate Divine Light'.

After explaining the fundamental principles of the Great Sun Divine Furnace Method and some of the most common questions, the Southern Taoist asked, "Are there still any doubts?"

After pondering for a moment, Ying Chan said, "It should be without doubt."

Over the years, the Southern Daoist had grown accustomed to his response, so he nodded naturally and said, "In that case, go ahead."

"If you succeed in your practice of the Great Sun Furnace Technique, then come to Mount Chiming again at the beginning of the month."

"Yes."

Ying Chan stood up, bowed respectfully, then bid farewell to the Southern Taoist and left the quiet room.

After leaving the temple, it was already past noon. Looking at the group of people from Yangguan Road, it seemed they had not made it through today.

Ying Chan felt rather regretful.

Back at Chengfeng Ferry, just as he was about to use his escape technique to fly away, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind.

He turned around and saw a familiar face. He was slightly taken aback at first, then couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Senior Brother Yun?"

"Hmm?" Yun Youfeng looked up and was pleasantly surprised: "Junior Brother Ying?"

Ying Chan smiled and said, "When did you enter Chiming Mountain, Senior Brother? I haven't congratulated you yet."

Yun Youfeng waved his hand and said, "I listened to your advice and honestly increased my cultivation and improved my fire techniques, which is how I finally made it through the Yangguan Pass."

"As a result, half a year has passed and I still haven't been able to visualize the image of the Sun God. I've even managed to find two copies in the mountains."

"Hey, let's not talk about this anymore. Junior brother, are you going to the mountains to study the Dharma?"

(End of this chapter)