The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

Chi Miao is the closest to Ying Wu Huo, so in this situation, you don't need to use your spiritual power to pay special attention. You will see far less than Chi Miao does.

Upon hearing Chi Miao mention a possible plot twist, everyone silently turned their gaze back, focusing their spiritual energy into their eyes.

Inside the spiritual energy shield set up by Chong Shuai, the blood mist gradually dissipated, but there was no one inside at all.

At that moment, everyone had a bad feeling.

Could it be...

Has Ying Wuhuo been reduced to ashes?

Immediately, Chong Shuai and the others turned deathly pale, their expressions indescribably complex.

Ying Wuhuo was a child they watched grow up.

He grew up in Nine Swords Mountain from a young age, possessing extraordinary talent. Several elders treated him like their own son, yet now he could not escape this calamity and will die without a proper burial!

Chong Shuai, tears welling in his eyes, gritted his teeth and said, "Wu Huo..."

Chi Miao also stared at the same spot, without any reaction.

Jin Shengfei looked at her with concern.

Chi Miao must feel very guilty for not having a Yang spiritual root and being unable to save Ying Wuhuo.

She witnessed Ying Wuhuo's death at the closest possible distance; such a blow must have been terrifying for her.

Jin Shengfei stepped forward and patted Chi Miao on the shoulder: "Don't worry too much about it. Didn't everyone say that this is his fate? Even if you don't save him, he will still die."

"It doesn't matter if you don't have a Yang spiritual root. Your talent is already very good. Everyone in Nine Swords Mountain secretly calls you a 'talent dog'."

Chi Miao was taken aback, looked at Jin Shengfei, and frowned slightly.

"There are two problems with what you said, and I need to correct you."

"First, Ying Wuhuo is not dead."

"Secondly, I'm not a talent-driven person, I'm a cheater."

She's practically cheating!

Jin Shengfei looked bewildered: "What is it?"

He belatedly pointed to the spiritual energy shield.

"You're saying Ying Wuhuo isn't dead? But wasn't he blown to bits?"

Chi Miao: "But if nothing unexpected happens, I will have a Yang spiritual root."

Everyone was stunned.

They all approached Chi Miao.

"What exactly happened? Weren't you just unsure?"

"Because I said there would be a twist."

Just then, a chill crept up from all around, starting from the soles of their feet and spreading up their backs.

"This aura is—"

Everyone sensed something was wrong and looked towards the spiritual energy barrier.

As the blood mist gradually gathered, the power of Yin merged with another scorching yet inclusive force, transforming into a dazzling golden light.

The light outlined a long, slender shadow.

Little by little, he transformed into someone who was without doubt.

"His physical body has been reconstructed?!"

"His aura... Wu Huo's aura is more stable and stronger than before!"

Ying Wuhuo slowly sat cross-legged inside the spiritual energy shield, drawing the surrounding spiritual energy into his body!

His aura and cultivation level are constantly rising!

Peng!

A cold vortex, seemingly as sharp as an ice blade.

"A breakthrough?!"

"Not only has his physical body been reshaped, but he has also broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage?!"

"No... his aura is still rising!!"

"Could it be that I'm about to break through to the Golden Core stage in one fell swoop?!"

The elders were all dumbfounded.

His cultivation level has increased that much?!

Chong Shuai, his face stern, commanded, "Wu Huo, a rapid increase in cultivation can easily damage your foundation. Besides, you haven't yet grasped the concept of soul imprinting. Suppress it, and absolutely do not break through to the Golden Core stage!"

This is a very important matter concerning my future!

It is clear that Ying Wuhuo trusts Chong Shuai.

A pill-like object gradually appeared in his dantian, which was the prototype of the golden elixir.

Once you break through to the Golden Core stage, once you carve your soul imprint and unlock the unique Golden Core techniques of Golden Core cultivators, then you truly become a Golden Core cultivator.

The reason why Golden Core cultivators can completely suppress Foundation Establishment cultivators lies here: it's not just because of their superior cultivation level, but also because of their Golden Core techniques.

Golden Core Techniques, depending on the different soul imprints, possess unique skills and are almost one-of-a-kind.

It must be either powerful or have complex functions.

For example, there was once a powerful cultivator whose Golden Elixir technique was "Rejuvenation," which could bring someone back to life as long as they were still clinging to life.

Therefore, many people are stuck at the half-step Golden Core stage, not carving their own core, in order to make full preparations and obtain a powerful Golden Core technique.

Clearly, Ying Wuhuo was aware of the implications and suppressed his cultivation, ceasing its advancement and slowly returning to normal.

"Thank goodness... thank goodness, it's good that I didn't break through."

"Half-step Golden Core, this improvement is truly terrifying."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and it was also noticeable.

Ying Wuhuo's current state is much better than if he had followed his original path.

Originally, his Yin energy was too strong. Although he was powerful, his weaknesses were also clear, such as his complete inability to wage a war of attrition.

Now, the Yin energy emanating from him has absolutely no side effects.

"Those who survive a calamity are sure to be blessed with great fortune!"

All of this could not possibly be due to Ying Wuhuo himself.

But...

Everyone looked at Chi Miao.

Chi Miao's aura also increased somewhat, but he did not break through.

More than anything, her divine quality has been enhanced.

"What exactly is going on?"

They were just so curious.

Chi Miao shrugged: "Didn't I tell you there would be a plot twist? This is the third time."

"We knew there would be a twist, but isn't this twist a bit too big?!"

"You have a true Yang spiritual root?"

Chi Miao: "I wasn't sure before, but now... I think so, right? You see."

As Chi Miao spoke, she began to mobilize the surrounding spiritual energy.

A ball of fire suddenly appeared on her finger.

The flames were even more terrifying than before.

The elders said, "It's even more powerful than before. Is this what a Yang Spiritual Root is like?"

Chi Miao: "No, you guys keep watching."

As soon as she finished speaking, the fire element at her fingertips dissipated, and water elemental power reappeared.

A hint of rage lurks beneath its gentle exterior.

The elders were dumbfounded: "???"

"Water-based spiritual power?!"

They were not shocked because Chi Miao could use water elemental power.

They all knew that cultivators with Yang spiritual roots could cultivate the Five Elements techniques.

Can……

Water and fire are opposing forces; if cultivated simultaneously, they are extremely likely to cause a backlash!

Amidst everyone's shock.

Chi Miao: "Not only that, there's more."

"I can use metal, wood, and earth elemental power."

Chi Miao switched between them one by one, and finally used them all at once.

Each finger possesses a different spiritual power, which can be controlled at will.

Everyone present was completely stunned.

Immediately, the elders tensed up, their expressions tightening as they looked at Chi Miao with increasingly serious eyes.

"I suddenly understand why it's so difficult to find Yang spiritual roots in the world, now I know."

Even Yan Ge wore a meaningful expression, patted Chi Miao, and said with some heartache:

"Eat well, drink well, and have a safe journey."

Chi Miao was misled by them.

"No, what do you mean? Isn't having a Yang spiritual root a good thing? What kind of attitude is this?!"

Chong Shuai then solemnly said:

"If nothing unexpected happens, you will be in excruciating pain and die from your body exploding within ten minutes."

"Do you still have any unfulfilled wishes? We'll do our best to fulfill them for you."

Even Yan Ge sighed, tears welling up in his eyes.

"My dear disciple, let's be master and disciple again in our next life, alas!"

"By the way, is your meal still edible? I didn't expect that even though we were so late... we could still get a free meal."

Chi Miao: "Huh?"

"Why do you want me to die again?"

Does she look like the kind of girl who would die easily?

And, will that seat become hers again?

Is her style really ever-changing?