ATPnovel Chapter 41 Wutong Temple
Chapter 41 Wutong Temple
Under the guidance of the two Great Luo Ancestors.
Xuan Yao passed through layers of earth fire restrictions that were enough to incinerate the bodies of Golden Immortals, and finally arrived at the deepest part of the Undying Volcano.
What comes into view is a vast forest of golden phoenix trees.
This grove of phoenix trees has grown in this harsh environment for countless years.
The trunk of each sycamore tree is as hard and heavy as cast bronze, covered with ancient textures sculpted by time.
The dense foliage, like leaping golden flames, shimmered brilliantly under the dark red glow of the earth's fire.
What's amazing is that this grove of sycamore trees, despite being constantly scorched by the terrifying toxic fire of the southern immortal volcano, shows no signs of withering.
Instead, it always exudes an inexhaustible, innate vitality of the wood element!
"Wood and fire generate each other, creating endless wonders. Such a celestial phenomenon is truly rare."
Xuan Yao secretly admired him.
In the center of that crimson-gold phoenix tree forest lies the Phoenix Clan's most important and vital location: the Phoenix Temple.
As Xuan Yao followed the Second Ancestor into the temple, he felt that the atmosphere here was completely different from that of the familiar Xikunlun.
The West Kunlun Mountains are lofty and elegant, and the Jade Pool is a fairyland that is as ethereal as a paradise on earth, exuding a pure Taoist charm.
The Wutong Temple at this immortal volcano, however, is ancient and imposing, exuding a strong sense of vicissitude and solemnity.
The massive pillars supporting the temple are carved with intricate and exquisite phoenix patterns.
The five major branches of the phoenix clan—the Crimson Phoenix, the Azure Luan, the Swan, the Phoenix Crow, and the Yuanchu—each occupy a region, vividly depicted.
The five elements and five virtues intertwine and flow mysteriously among these patterns, faintly converging into a grand array capable of suppressing heaven and earth.
Xuan Yao's keen intuition about array formations immediately revealed that this was definitely not just an ordinary decoration to display the majesty of a hegemon!
This is clearly some profound symbol of the clan's destiny, and it is also the core defensive array of the Wutong Temple!
However, what made Xuan Yao even more uneasy, and even made him feel a chill down his spine.
It was when he stepped into the depths of the temple.
His mind, cleansed by the pure energy of virtue, clearly sensed that deep beneath the temple.
A terrifying karmic force is lurking beneath the surface!
This karmic force was firmly suppressed deep within the earth's veins by countless layers of ancient and powerful restrictions, without leaking out in the slightest.
But it was only a slight sense of oppression emanating from behind the barrier.
Xuan Yao felt as if it were a raging ancient beast pinned to the ground, struggling and roaring madly all the time!
"Is this the boundless karmic burden left behind by the initial calamity of the Dragon-Han era...?"
Xuan Yao immediately realized that the Wutong Temple was definitely not just a place for the Phoenix Clan to entertain guests and discuss matters.
It probably also bears a heavy mission: to suppress the remaining calamities of the entire Phoenix Clan!
After entering the hall, the guests and hosts took their seats.
The Old Ancestor Honghu ordered a lavish banquet to welcome Xuan Yao, this distinguished guest who had traveled from afar.
The spirit fruit wine used by the Phoenix Clan is completely different from the peach wine of Xikunlun, which is rich in the pure spirit energy of Ren water.
Most of them carry a rich essence of fire, innate vitality, and pure energy of metal.
Xuan Yao picked up the jade cup in front of him and took a small sip of the Wutong Fire Essence that shone with a crimson glow.
I felt a warm and mellow spiritual energy flow down my throat and into my stomach, instantly transforming into a pure and warm current.
This warm current flowed through his meridians, causing even his recently stabilized Golden Immortal power to become slightly more active.
"Fine wine! The vitality contained within this lava can even temper impurities in magical power."
Xuan Yao couldn't help but praise him.
At the banquet, Hong Ling sat obediently to the left of Hong Hu Patriarch.
She kept her head down, clearly still reeling from the stern reprimand, and hadn't even touched the immortal wine in front of her.
During the meal, it was mainly the Azure Phoenix Ancestor who was talking with Xuan Yao.
She inquired in a gentle tone about Xi Kunlun's recent situation and the state of Yaochi after west Wangmu was named the head of the female immortals.
Xuan Yao, being quite tactful, selected some points he could discuss and briefly described the grand occasion of the Peach Banquet at Yaochi.
Then, the Azure Phoenix Ancestor naturally inquired about the Great Dao that Xuan Yao cultivated.
Faced with the question from this Great Luo Golden Immortal, Xuan Yao did not hide too much, but he also carefully kept his core trump card.
He only said that he would be born with the body of a black tiger and that he was fortunate enough to become a disciple of Xi Kunlun.
He primarily cultivates the pure energy of virtue and refines the mystical energy within his body, while also studying the principles of array formations.
In order to survive steadily amidst this complex and ever-changing primordial chaos, and to remain untainted by worldly karmic obstacles.
As for his trump cards, such as the Falling Treasure Coin, the Mysterious Fiend Whip, and his newly formed Thirty-Six Heavenly Fiend Banners, he naturally kept them completely silent.
After hearing this, Ancestor Qingluan nodded slightly and said with emotion:
"Young friend Xuanyao, you are walking this path steadily."
"In the past, many members of my Phoenix Clan were born with an excessively fiery nature and pursued the ultimate killing and destruction."
"If it cannot be harmonized with the five virtues, it will eventually be devoured by its own violent fire element, resulting in a miserable end."
"Young friend, your path of using virtue to ward off evil is not the same as the Phoenix Clan's principle of controlling fire with virtue and suppressing calamity with vitality. However, it has a profound connection with it."
These comments stirred something within Xuan Yao, giving him a subtle new understanding of the balance between Fortune and Calamity.
After several rounds of drinks...
The Old Ancestor Honghu finally put down his wine cup and solemnly took out the Nanming Fire Pearl that had triggered this series of dangerous pursuits.
This bead is only the size of a longan and has a dazzling reddish-gold color throughout.
Inside, it seemed as if a pure Southern Ming Fire had turned into liquid and was slowly flowing, radiating terrifyingly high temperatures.
However, it was firmly suppressed by a layer of cool, white gold aura on its surface, preventing any heat from escaping.
The Old Ancestor Honghu looked at the precious pearl with complex emotions, and let out a long sigh:
"This object was originally a primordial spiritual artifact used by my Phoenix Clan to suppress a core fire vein."
"After wandering in the outside world for countless years, we have finally returned to our people today."
"Although a mere pearl cannot change the current decline of my Phoenix Clan."
However, it can also crucially repair a dangerous old breach in the veins of this immortal volcano, easing the pressure on our race to suppress the subterranean fire.
At this point, the Old Ancestor Honghu stood up formally.
Ancestor Qingluan also stood up.
The two Great Luo Golden Immortals solemnly raised their wine cups to Xuan Yao, expressing their sincere gratitude:
"Young friend Xuan Yao, my Phoenix Clan is currently burdened with karmic debts and dares not easily make any promises that would carry too heavy a karmic burden."
"But you saved Hongling's life and escorted this old item back. For such a great service, my Phoenix Clan should certainly show our appreciation."
After hearing these frank words, Xuan Yao felt reassured and at ease.
If the Phoenix Clan were concerned with saving face, they wouldn't immediately make grand promises or offer unparalleled treasures.
Xuan Yaocai really needed to be wary, fearing that this might involve some deadly pitfall.
These two ancestors now know exactly how to maintain a proper balance.
This shows that this good karma can be formed with peace of mind, but it won't immediately drag him into the terrifying abyss of karma of the Phoenix Clan.
"You two are too kind. I was merely fortunate to be there."
Xuan Yao humbly returned the toast.
The banquet was drawing to a close.
The Azure Phoenix Ancestor smiled at Xuan Yao and took the initiative to offer the Phoenix Clan's first gift of gratitude:
"Young friend, since you cultivate both swordsmanship and formation techniques, you must possess some valuable magical treasures."
"Tomorrow, young friend, you may come with me to a pure Southern Ming Fire Vein."
"Borrowing the domineering Southern Bright Fire of my Phoenix Clan to refine your magical artifact, young friend, is a small token of my Phoenix Clan's appreciation."