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Xunuo opened a Mysterious Yin Pot, and Cold Ice peeked inside, then retreated back into the pot. Looking at Xunuo, he said, "Young Master, you really managed to eliminate the Yin Sha completely?"
Xunuo nodded. "If you have something to say, now is the time."
During this time inside the Mysterious Yin Pot, Cold Ice had regained some of his soul power thanks to the nourishment of Yin Qi, and he appeared more spirited. "I am different from those others. Although they also possess the Yin Spirit Root physique, they cultivate using the usual Basic Skill Method." Cold Ice seemed to have thought this through and calmly continued, "By chance, I obtained a scroll called the Netherworld Divine Demon Scroll. This Cultivation Method is immensely powerful and provides a complete path directly to the Golden Core Stage. Therefore, I dispersed my original magical power to re-cultivate using this Netherworld Divine Demon Scroll."
Xunuo furrowed his brow. "Could it be that this Cultivation Method has some peculiarity that prevents you from entering Reincarnation?"
"Exactly, Young Master." Cold Ice nodded. "Cultivating this method is akin to sacrificing one's soul; while it can lead directly to the Main Road, it completely cuts off the possibility of Reincarnation. Thus, even if I expel the Yin Sha from my soul, I will not have the chance to enter Reincarnation again."
Xunuo looked at him with a frown, remaining silent. Cold Ice also gazed at Xunuo for a moment before saying, "Only by possessing a Pure Yin Spirit Root Physique can I continue on the Main Road. I seek your assistance in this matter."
In truth, Xunuo had already suspected that Cold Ice might have intentions of possession, but hearing the prerequisites for Cold Ice's Possession still surprised him. Yin Spirit Root Cultivators were exceedingly rare, and among them, most were multi-Spiritual Root Cultivators. This meant they not only possessed a Yin Spirit Root but also other Spiritual Root attributes. It was just like that Half-Yin Body Cultivator who accompanied him during their exploration of the Ancient Cultivation Cave; he was a multi-Spiritual Root Cultivator with a Yin Spirit Root. A pure Yin Spirit Root Cultivator was nearly impossible to find.
Xunuo pondered for a while and felt that this matter was beyond his capabilities. Although Cold Ice had risked his life to help him capture Firebane Grass and had shown no signs of betrayal along the way—indeed seeming to protect his interests at every turn—asking him to search through the vast sea of people for a pure Yin Spirit Root Cultivator seemed an impossible task that might take a lifetime without success. Xunuo could only shake his head and say, "I won't make grand promises to you, Cold Friend; this matter seems almost hopeless. Do you have any other methods?"
Cold Ice's expression darkened as he shook his head. "If there were other methods, I would have pursued them long ago and wouldn't still be here now. I am well aware of how difficult this is. I have three maps of Yin Spirit Veins here. For those with a Yin Spirit Root, especially pure Yin Spirit Root Cultivators, it is essential to cultivate in these kinds of Yin Spirit Veins to advance. All I can ask is for you to visit these locations and try your luck; if there are no results, then it is simply my fate, and I cannot blame anyone else."
Xunuo thought for a moment and asked, "How much longer can your Soul Body hold on?"
"At least three years, at most five years. This time capturing Firebane Grass has severely drained me; five years is my limit."
Possession, an act that defies the natural order, was something Xunuo found quite repulsive. However, Cold Ice's actions compelled Xunuo to do something about it. After a moment of contemplation, Xunuo decided to agree to his request. But when Cold Ice mentioned the first Yin Spirit Vein, which was the Three Star Underground City, Xunuo immediately rejected it. "That place is not an option; please mention another."
Seeing the grim expression on Xunuo's face, Cold Ice quickly realized that it was the location where Xunuo had mistakenly consumed the Six Meridians Yin Transformation Pill. He hurriedly provided two other locations of Yin Spirit Veins. Xunuo noted these down and then took out a jade slip, handing it to Cold Ice. "Cold Friend, take a look at this Cultivation Method and see if it can aid you in your path. Within three years, I will enter these two Yin Spirit Veins to search for a pure Yin Spirit Root Cultivator. If I find nothing, this Cultivation Method will be my only means to assist you."
Cold Ice accepted the jade slip without speaking, cupping his hands in gratitude before sinking into the depths of the Mysterious Yin Pot. Xunuo sighed and took out another Mysterious Yin Pot, shaking it to release Bai Wuxi and the other three. He coldly remarked, "I have done all I can; you must fend for yourselves." With that, he strode away amidst their piercing cries.
Having experienced the torment of Yin Sha himself, Xunuo understood their plight even more so since Bai Wuxi and the others were dealing with Yin Sha rooted deep within their souls.
Feeling lighthearted, Xunuo made his way along the Black Flame passage and swiftly exited the third layer of Purple Sun Fiery Valley. He activated Hellfire alongside Yimu Qinglei, eager to gauge just how refined and robust his magical power had become. These two spells would suffice for him to make that judgment, so he saw no reason to delay any further. If all went smoothly on his journey, he might still catch up with the operation to seize the Foundation Pill.
It was best to obtain the Foundation Pill without taking risks. Before his trip to Purple Sun Fiery Valley, he had made such an agreement with Mei Sanli. However, without the formation he had crafted, the success rate of this operation would significantly decrease. Moreover, given that Xunuo's magical power was now comparable to Thunderstorm's robustness, it would greatly assist in this endeavor. Thus, this journey was essential for him; he had to take this risk.
With his enhanced magical power and restored Divine Sense, Xunuo decided against taking a roundabout route out of the second layer; he would simply avoid particularly troublesome beasts and keep his path as direct as possible. However, shortly after emerging into the third layer, he encountered an old adversary: Fireline Toad.
The Fireline Toad lingered outside the exit of the third layer; it dared not enter or even approach too closely. Yet its insatiable desire for Firebane Grass kept it hovering near the exit, waiting for a human cultivator to appear so it could snatch away the precious herb.
This Fireline Toad was one of the most promising candidates for advancing to a Fourth-Level Beast in Purple Sun Fiery Valley due to its possession of Firebane Grass. The process for beasts advancing to level four is akin to cultivators reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage—it involves refining and purifying their physical bodies. The fact that Purple Sun Fiery Valley had not been occupied by any Cultivation Sect correlates with its lack of Fourth-Level Beasts; both stem from its Killing Intent. Without purging their internal Killing Intent, there is no possibility for advancement to Fourth-Level Beasts. Thus, one can imagine how desperately Fireline Toad craved Firebane Grass.
Fireline Toad harbored deep hatred for Xunuo; upon spotting him emerge, it lunged forward fiercely, launching fireballs in a torrential assault against him. Xunuo had already sensed Fireline Toad's presence earlier and was wary of its peculiar evasion techniques; he couldn't let it escape either and intended to kill this foe right here. Consequently, both sides unleashed their full power without holding back.
Thunderproof Armored Shell instantly enveloped him while a massive Blue Flame Shield rose before him. The Golden Sword and Flame Fork slashed towards Fireline Toad from either side. Only the Crimson Fire Whip did not strike at Fireline Toad but instead flickered around Xunuo like a ghostly presence. While Fireline Toad might not fear spell attacks, it had suffered under Xunuo's artifacts before—especially from that Flame Fork—so it chose to evade instead. As Fireline Toad dodged nimbly, both artifacts struck nothing but air.
The fireballs spewed by Fireline Toad quickly crashed into Blue Flame Shield, causing ripples across its surface as Black Flame surged wildly around it in a tempest of heat.
Xunuo's successive strikes with his sword and fork failed to hit Fireline Toad, igniting his frustration. With a gesture from his left hand, countless vines sprouted from the ground just as Fireline Toad revealed itself again; they ensnared it immediately. A flicker of joy crossed Xunuo's mind as he prepared to deliver a lethal blow.
However, unexpectedly, Fireline Toad suddenly struggled free and vanished without a trace; broken vines fell scattered across the ground—a stark contrast to the overwhelming power of Hellfire and Yimu Qinglei just moments ago. Shaking his head in disappointment, Xunuo realized that while Thunder and Fire Attribute spells had grown immensely powerful together, Water and Wood Attribute spells—being oppositional—had correspondingly weakened. Since countless vines could not ensnare this foe, he decided to use Thunder Law to reveal its location once more.
Xunuo changed his spell, and dozens of Thunder Balls suddenly appeared around him, bursting with a loud bang. The next moment, a Fireline Toad fell from the void, emitting black smoke. It was clearly still dazed, having been hit hard by the Thunder Balls. Before the Fireline Toad could hit the ground, a massive crimson net rose from the flames on the surface, tightly wrapping around it. The binding of its body instantly brought the Fireline Toad back to its senses, and it frantically clawed at the fire net.
Xunuo looked at it coldly, flipping his hands three times before bringing them together. When he separated them, a Thunder Ball the size of a basin appeared between his palms. He pushed outward but frowned in surprise when it didn’t move. Stepping back and crouching down, veins bulged on his forehead as he shouted, "Go!" Only then did the Thunder Ball vanish with a loud bang. Cold sweat broke out on Xunuo's forehead; he had witnessed firsthand the consequences of failing to cast a spell, especially powerful ones that could be life-threatening.
At the same time, within the Crimson Fire Net, a dazzling white light illuminated the area. Xunuo was momentarily blinded, seeing nothing but white light. He hadn’t anticipated this effect and cursed himself for being careless. After a moment, as the white light faded, he found only a black stone remaining in the net. After staring at it for a while without recognizing what it was, he grabbed it and tossed it into his storage bag. Next, Xunuo swept his Divine Sense around to collect all offensive magical artifacts, leaving only the Golden Sword Artifact in front of him as he summoned the Black Iron Boat and flew toward the exit of the second layer.
The strike from Yimu Qinglei was comparable to that of a magical artifact and exceeded Xunuo's expectations, especially against opponents lacking Thunder Law defenses; it could almost serve as a trump card. When Xunuo had tested his mana in the third layer of Purple Sun Fiery Valley, he had let Yimu Qinglei fall separately rather than concentrating its power; the difference in effectiveness was enormous. This made Xunuo hopeful about Hellfire as well. His current Fire Attribute mana should greatly enhance the Hellfire Spell.
As Xunuo hurried along, he pondered how to maximize the power of Hellfire. In principle, Hellfire was a large-scale attack method; concentrating and refining it could also yield good results—like condensing it into fireballs or Fire Blades.
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