The two sides were locked in a fierce tug-of-war at Green Dragon Pass, the battle situation was a stalemate, difficult to resolve. In the Zhou Dynasty's camp, an enormous Palm Leaf Fan stood towering among them, gently stirring, sending terrifying fire dragons roaring forth with the power to annihilate everything in their path. The flames produced by this Palm Leaf Fan were of such high temperature that the air was instantly ignited, the ground scorched into deep grooves, vegetation turned to ash, and rocks melted into magma.

Yin Dynasty warriors who dared to approach were immediately blocked by the mighty flames of the Palm Leaf Fan, unable to advance an inch. Furthermore, when this fire fan fanned the flames, billowing clouds of smoke swept across the sky, plunging the Yin side into a bitterly difficult predicament.

The smoke carried a pungent smell, and inhaling it caused dizziness, greatly reducing combat effectiveness.

In truth, the actual battle conditions were completely contrary to the apparent competition of the two nations' Qi Fortune.

The commander of the Yin Dynasty's front camp, Wen Zhong, had already discerned the true identities of the disciples of the Heavenly River and Pure Yang sects, recognizing them as immortals from beyond, specifically here to aid Great Yin in its campaign against the Zhou Kingdom.

Wen Zhong frowned, worried, and said, "The opponent's Flame Treasure is wondrous beyond compare, truly difficult to contend with. I wonder if any of the immortals have a good strategy?"

After a brief thought, Zhao Jing of the Pure Yang Daoist Sect spoke, "Among the Five Elements, water can overcome fire. Friends of the Heavenly River Dao Sect are skilled in Water Techniques, perhaps they have a way to deal with this Flame Treasure."

The power of this Fire Palm Leaf Fan was indeed too domineering; once it started a flame, the terrifying blaze it triggered was something they could not easily withstand. To be precise, this Fire Palm Leaf Fan seemed to condense a complete Fire Dao within it, unless one found a treasure that could counter it, even if Da Luo and Taiyi came in person, they would have no remedy.

Chong Shan from the Heavenly River Dao Sect, with a grave expression, slowly said, "This Fire Palm Leaf Fan is a treasure of the Supreme Dao Sect, the fire it releases is Innate Divine Fire. Without the Mystic Water contained in the Innate Profound Water Banner, it's absolutely impossible to extinguish it. But even if we have the Innate Profound Water Banner, it's still exceedingly difficult to restrain this fan."

"Why is that?"

"Once this fan is activated, it will be accompanied by the howl of Samadhi Divine Wind. Even with the Innate Profound Water Banner, with the wind fanning the flames, the banner alone can't extinguish the raging fire."

"So, one must first find a way to quell the Samadhi Divine Wind to use the Mystic Water Banner to extinguish the Samadhi True Fire?"

"Provided we have the Mystic Water Banner." Chong Shan added.

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhong unhesitatingly threw out a banner and said aloud, "The Mystic Water Banner is here, let's discuss how to deal with the Samadhi Divine Wind now."

Chong Shan's expression changed dramatically when he saw the Mystic Water Banner and immediately questioned.

Wen Zhong briefly explained, "This was bestowed by the king, please continue to advise us, immortal."

Chong Shan stared at the Mystic Water Banner and slowly said, "Since we have the Mystic Water Banner, once we break the Samadhi Divine Wind, we can use the Mystic Water Banner to temporarily suppress the Five Beasts Wind and Fire Fan. As for how to break the Samadhi Divine Wind, it requires a special herbal lead, to refine a specific Wind Stabilizing Pill."

Wen Zhong hurriedly asked, "Our Great Yin is vast and abundant, with countless treasures and rare finds. What does the immortal need? Simply speak."

Chong Shan gave a slight wry smile and said, "I have everything else needed, only this herbal lead you must provide."

"What exactly is it?" Wen Zhong pursued.

Chong Shan glanced at Wen Zhong, speaking in a heavy tone, "The heart blood of the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart." He said this with some apprehension, knowing well that the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart was an extremely rare item, and its holder was State Preceptor Bi Gan.

"What?" Wen Zhong exclaimed, suddenly slamming the table.

Chong Shan continued, "Every word I speak is true; indeed, the heart blood of the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart is needed as the herbal lead. The most formidable ability of the Samadhi Divine Wind is its capacity to disperse the spirit of the cultivator. Only the heart blood of the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart can resist the divine power of the Samadhi Divine Wind."

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhong hesitated, deeply aware that the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart was unique to State Preceptor Bi Gan. If he reported this back, Bi Gan might misunderstand, thinking he was being targeted. Pacing in the tent, he was deeply torn, on one hand urgently needing this herbal lead to defeat the enemy, on the other, fearing Bi Gan's misunderstanding.

Amidst the silence, State Preceptor Bi Gan strode into the tent from outside, a carefree smile on his face. "Grandmaster, the heart blood of the Seven-orifice Exquisite Heart is easy to handle, I'll take care of it for you." Without hesitation, he took out a dagger and plunged it into his own heart, immediately the crimson heart blood flowed slowly, dripping into a Jade Bottle. The heart blood exhibited a strange, pictorial hue, exuding a mysterious aura. As Bi Gan extracted his heart blood, he did not even knit his brow, as if he felt no pain.

Wen Zhong was shocked and exclaimed, "State Preceptor, why do you endure such hardship?"

Bi Gan's complexion had already turned somewhat pale but he still bravely said, "It's merely a loss of some lifespan. Before I came, the king imparted a saying to me, 'If it benefits the country...'" As he spoke, he handed the Jade Bottle to Wen Zhong.

Wen Zhong sighed deeply, sighing, "State Preceptor, you are indeed a peerless National Hero!"

Bi Gan shook his head slightly and said, "For the king to decisively abolish slavery and living sacrifices, why should Bi Gan care about this little heart blood."

Chong Shan, watching from the side, immediately saluted and said, "Now with these materials and the Mystic Water Banner, I will surely do my utmost to break the Five Beasts Wind and Fire Fan, and relieve the Grandmaster and State Preceptor of their worries and difficulties." He then took the Jade Bottle and carefully examined the quality of the heart blood.

Wen Zhong gratefully said, "Thank you, immortal."

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Inside Xiqi City, King Zhou was sitting across from a gray-robed Daoist, focused on a game of chess. This gray-robed Daoist was the same person who suddenly appeared at the Great Yin altar and struck at King Zhou with the Golden Mace. Yet now, he was getting along harmoniously with King Zhou, as though they were old friends. On the chessboard, black and white pieces were interwoven, the situation seemed calm on the surface but held hidden mysteries, much like the struggle between the two nations.

As it turned out, this gray-robed Daoist was Shen Daoist, an incarnation of Wu Xiang Daoist. Wu Xiang Daoist had long planted the seeds in the Yin Ruins Space-Time, meticulously planning. Initially, he intended to annihilate any chance of the Taiyi Dao Seed emerging and so resolved to put King Zhou to death. In his eyes, if King Zhou were dead, the Taiyi Dao Seed could not manifest, thus directly foiling True Martial's plan.

But plans could not keep up with changes; he soon discovered the presence of a variable. Even if King Zhou died, the emergence of the Taiyi Dao Seed was inevitable. Consequently, he promptly adjusted his stance, opting instead to ally with King Zhou. More accurately, King Zhou proactively sought him out to establish this collaboration.

Having obtained Lianshan and Guizang, King Zhou successfully deduced the Zhou Yi and unified the three Yi, proceeding to deduce Innate Yi, directly aiming at the Great Dao of Taiyi.

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King Zhou touched upon the Taiyi Dao path.

"Your Fire Fan is truly miraculous. If not for its presence, I fear Green Dragon Pass might have already fallen to Great Yin," remarked King Zhou, stroking his beard.

The incarnation of Wu Xiang Daoist, Shen Daoist, replied, "Friend, can your Zhou Yi calculation of the Heavenly Secret reveal a method to break the Five Beasts Wind and Fire Fan?"

King Zhou stroked his beard and replied, "It seems you are already prepared?"

Shen Daoist chuckled softly, "Friend, your Yi Shu is indeed extraordinary."

King Zhou: "It seems you are already prepared?"

"Friend, did you calculate even this?" Shen Daoist replied leisurely.

"I assume something, but I wonder what you have in mind?"

"My thought lies in that fire-extinguishing Innate Profound Water Banner; the Five Beasts Wind and Fire Fan is merely a bait."

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