Chapter 58: Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art

Gao Ge hadn’t expected Xu Zhengyang to agree so readily, and for a moment, she didn’t know how to respond.

After a brief contemplation.

Gao Ge still retrieved a jade slip from her storage pouch and said to Xu Zhengyang, “How could I dare take advantage of the Third Young Master?

Regardless of whether this White Lotus Karma Flame is a mundane fire or a different flame—

I am willing to exchange it with this flame control secret technique!”

Seeing that even after he had clarified the nature of the so-called White Lotus Karma Flame, Gao Ge still insisted on trading for his white phosphorus bomb,

Xu Zhengyang didn’t stand on ceremony. He immediately took out a porcelain bottle filled with specially-prepared white phosphorus from the Jade Gourd,

and explained to Gao Ge, “The substance inside the bottle was specially refined by me.

If it is exposed to air, as long as the surrounding temperature is higher than human body temperature, it will spontaneously ignite!

Once this fire ignites—

just as Elder Gao saw earlier, it fears neither water nor soil and will not extinguish until it completely burns out.

Precisely because of this—

I named it White Lotus Karma Flame.”

“Such a mysterious substance actually exists?”

Gao Ge skeptically took the porcelain bottle, and after handing over the jade slip that contained the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art to Xu Zhengyang, she couldn’t wait to inspect the contents of the porcelain bottle with her Divine Sense.

Moments later.

When Gao Ge discovered that the bottle indeed contained only mundane substances, a trace of undisguised disappointment appeared on her face.

Immediately after.

She casually smashed the porcelain bottle. When the so-called “White Lotus Karma Flame” indeed appeared before her eyes and demonstrated its properties of being impervious to water and unaffected by soil—

Gao Ge let out a long sigh and said, “For the Third Young Master to possess such ingenuity and transform the mundane into the extraordinary, I truly admire you.”

While speaking—

Gao Ge formed a hand seal with one hand, and the burning White Lotus Karma Flame on the ground suddenly contracted into a ball, transforming into a leaping yellow-white fire cluster.

Immediately—

the fire cluster churned and shifted, at times forming a fierce-eyed coiled dragon, other times turning into a roaring mountain tiger, and in an instant, becoming a soaring eagle...

Under Gao Ge’s control—

each fire form was vivid and lifelike, with scales, claws, and feathers exquisitely detailed, all able to move freely with her thoughts!

Moments later.

Once the white phosphorus in the porcelain bottle was completely consumed and the fire forms vanished accordingly—

only then did Gao Ge speak to Xu Zhengyang, “The Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art can control all fires under heaven, its mysteries are boundless.

What I demonstrated just now was merely a superficial glimpse of this secret art.

If a cultivator who masters this technique happens to encounter a different flame born of heaven and earth, and refines it with the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art for their own use—

then,

this Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art will truly unleash its full power!”

Seeing Gao Ge’s profound fire manipulation, Xu Zhengyang’s eyes lit up.

With such a technique—

when he used the white phosphorus bomb in the future, he could direct the flames to target weak spots on the enemy's body, like the eyes or ears!

At that time—

even the same flame would cause vastly different damage!

Though Xu Zhengyang was deeply tempted by the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art, he still cupped his hands and declined, saying, “Elder Gao’s gift is too generous; this junior truly feels unworthy.”

“It’s no matter.”

Gao Ge smiled sweetly and said calmly to Xu Zhengyang, “I see that the Third Young Master possesses exceptional talent and is destined for greatness. Let this Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art be a token of my goodwill. When the Third Young Master’s cultivation is complete in the future, if you could spare me a wisp of a different flame, it would be the best return.”

Gao Ge’s words had already reached this point.

Xu Zhengyang no longer declined and solemnly accepted the jade slip, cupping his fists and saying, “In that case, many thanks to Elder Gao for the generous gift.”

“Each gets what they need, that’s all.”

As Gao Ge spoke, she refilled Xu Zhengyang’s teacup and asked, “I wonder what kind of magical artifact the Third Young Master requires? Is it an offensive weapon, a protective treasure, or something for detection or flight? If you have a preference, it will be easier for me to explain it in detail.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyang began to ponder.

The offensive magical artifacts usable by a Tier 1 cultivator had limited effects and were far less powerful than the various offensive methods Xu Zhengyang had developed himself.

As for his deficiency in flight—

Xu Zhengyang had just received the Azure Sky Crane Feather as a reward from the Sect Master, which granted him speed far superior to others of the same tier, so that need was covered as well.

After some thought—

Xu Zhengyang finally said to Gao Ge, “I wonder what exceptional defensive magical artifacts suitable for Tier 1 cultivators are available at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion?”

“Defensive magical artifacts, hmm?”

Upon hearing that, Gao Ge began to consider. “The Third Young Master already has the Silver-Scaled Battle Armor personally refined by Peak Master Pei for protection. Ordinary attacks are no longer capable of harming you.

However, to be thorough...

The Third Young Master might as well carry a Tier 2 Mystic Light Wall with you at all times.

This treasure will automatically protect its owner when sensing danger. Even in the case of a surprise attack, it can buy the Third Young Master time to respond.”

As she spoke—

Gao Ge waved her elegant hand, and a curtain of water appeared before the two of them.

Within the curtain—

a scene from the recent events at Sunset Cloud Blessed Land played out vividly.

The Mystic Light Wall worn by Tian Xiyue was shown automatically blocking an ice spike attack from within the Mist Shadow Thousand Kill Formation.

Once the water curtain finished displaying—

Gao Ge turned to Xu Zhengyang and said, “You see, this is the effect of the Mystic Light Wall.”

Upon witnessing the Mystic Light Wall’s performance, Xu Zhengyang’s eyes lit up.

He immediately accepted Gao Ge’s recommendation, cupping his fists and saying, “Many thanks for Elder Gao’s guidance!”

“It’s no trouble at all,” Gao Ge said with a smile.

Now that he had the Nine-Turn Mysterious Flame Art in hand and had a clear idea of which magical artifact he wanted to obtain—

Xu Zhengyang was preparing to take his leave from Gao Ge, and use a Messaging Talisman to contact Liu Baoshan to help him retrieve a Mystic Light Wall—

when suddenly!

A violent spiritual pressure abruptly erupted, sweeping across the entire Floating Mist Mountains!

As a result—

the defensive formation of the Divine Mechanism Palace trembled violently. The runes within flickered unpredictably, and in some places, faint cracks even appeared!

However, the spiritual pressure came and went swiftly.

Within just a few breaths—

the voice of the True Essence Sect’s Sect Master, Master Xuan Yin, suddenly thundered across the heavens, covering the entire Floating Mist Mountains!

At this moment—

whether they were Outer Sect disciples or secluded elders, all could hear clearly:

“Guest Elder Gu Hong and his Dao companion Xiao Yueling have conspired together, disrupting the orthodoxy of our True Essence Sect, with irrefutable evidence! The two have now been executed! From this day forward—

the position of Spirit Mechanism Peak Head shall temporarily be assumed by Elder Gong Jin, manager of the Scripture Repository!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyang was inwardly shocked.

He hadn’t expected Master Xuan Yin to act with such swift and resolute force!

Right after giving instructions to Pei Zhen, he had already decisively executed Master Gu Hong, who was also a Tier 3 cultivator!

“With such decisiveness, he is indeed worthy of being a sect master...” Xu Zhengyang couldn’t help but praise.

“What a pity.”

Gao Ge showed no surprise and shook her head, saying to Xu Zhengyang, “Master Gu Hong was originally just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Forty years ago, as his lifespan approached its end, he sought refuge in the True Essence Sect. He originally intended to live out his final years as a Guest Elder and pass on his teachings to a few personal disciples. But unexpectedly, due to a fortuitous encounter—

Master Gu Hong once discovered the legacy of a True Lord during an excursion and managed to form a False Core from it, extending his life by five hundred years!

From that moment on—

Master Gu Hong’s true nature was revealed. He no longer acted with the former caution and became increasingly ostentatious in his conduct!

He first formed a Dao partnership with Spirit Mechanism Peak Head Xiao Yueling.

Later, under the pretense of personally instructing his daughter, he brazenly established a cultivation ground at Spirit Mechanism Peak, openly recruiting disciples, treating the Spirit Mechanism Peak as his own private domain.

Such audacity—

his execution today was truly brought upon himself!”

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