Yinshan Record

Chapter 504 Fire as the Mother of Earth, Harmonizing Kan and Li
flame.

Absolute heat is enough to distort and destroy all the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and even Su Che's physical body is no exception. Moreover, the true fire released by Xie Tuizhi itself will affect the circulation of magical power.

In this world, the Fire Ruler is the master of everything. Su Che barely reacted before his entire body, along with the clear light that had appeared, was swallowed up by the flames and vanished into nothingness.

Xie Anzhi let out a sigh of relief.

They were both at the fifth rank of cultivation, and I thought they were facing a formidable enemy, but I never expected them to be defeated so easily.

Xie Anzhi sensed the destructive power contained within the Fire Ruler and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Since gaining recognition for this treasure in the ancestral hall, engaging in combat with others has become a source of his loneliness.

"It's a pity that even among people with the same fifth-rank cultivation level, there is an insurmountable gap between them."

Xie Tuizhi raised the Fire Ruler in his hand, silently mourning his recently deceased opponent. However, the magical weapon in his hand emitted a scorching heat, reminding him that the danger was not over.

"A very powerful flame, it seems to possess some kind of power to scorch one's soul."

Su Che's voice rang out in the air, but Xie Tuizhi could not find where Su Che was.

At this moment, the surrounding area was already engulfed by flames, and in Xie Tuizhi's perception, Su Che was guarding against the burning in the flames, but the sound seemed to come from all directions.

Illusion?

Xie Tuizhi instinctively felt a sense of unease.

"However, this fire should originate from your magical artifact, rather than from a power you can control yourself. You might as well take a look at mine."

A phantom suddenly appeared in front of Xie Tuizhi, wearing a crown and a robe, surrounded by yin energy, but its face was indistinct and its features were unclear.

When the Netherworld Lord appeared, a powerful surge of Yin energy swept over Xie Tuizhi, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

A powerful force of restraint emanated from Youjun, almost shaking his very soul.

Who is this master?

Xie Tuizhi instinctively stepped back, a trace of warmth emanating from the Fire Ruler, preventing his soul from being taken over by the suddenly appearing Netherworld Lord.

At this moment, the young talents of the Xie family felt a sense of fear.

The intruder opposite him was clearly only at the same level of cultivation as himself, but in terms of the methods he used, they were far beyond his reach.

As a core member of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery, Xie Anzhi was well aware of the true nature of the grand formation within the palace.

The Xuanmen masters initially considered that the formations from past dynasties were layered and mutually influential, making it difficult to synthesize them into a unified whole. Therefore, they rearranged them according to Xuanmen principles, drawing upon the spiritual power of the Southern Fire element to harmonize the various formations, merging them layer upon layer into the Vermilion Bird Miro Heavenly Formation. This formation represents the pinnacle of fire magic, and if given time to continue evolving, it could one day even transform into a divine barrier.

It was precisely because this formation secretly aligned with the fire elements of the south that Xie Tuizhi, who was proficient in fire-based secret arts, dared to fight against others within this formation. This place was practically his home turf, and under such circumstances, the power that the Fire Ruler could display could even reach new heights.

Logically, under the influence of the palace formation, any Xuan Yin technique, once activated, will be countered. At best, it cannot be used; at worst, it will stimulate the formation to activate automatically, triggering even more unpredictable counterattacks.

However, at this moment, as if mocking Xie Anzhi, Youjun, who appeared in the air, did not retreat but advanced, step by step towards Xie Tuizhi's flames.

Youjun stretched out a large, jet-black hand, and even amidst the rising flames, Xie Anzhi felt a chill.

“You have studied the laws of the Xuanmen, but you are not proficient in the principles of the I Ching. You use the Five Elements to defend yourself, but you have forgotten even the most basic principles.” Youjun spoke, his voice carrying the vicissitudes of time.

"The five elements generate each other, and fire is the mother of earth. I possess the virtue of Hou Tu (the Earth Goddess) and the law of yin and yang transformation. With this ownerless yang fire, I nurture and transform my yin earth. Moreover, your fire power borrows from the earth's strength and the power of the spiritual treasure. It does not originate from your own source. How can this fire defeat me?"

"Moreover, in the hexagram, although the fire of Li belongs to Yang, it contains Yin within, which is called emptiness within and brightness without. The fire here is the fire of the Southern Bing and Ding, which is not pure Yang, so naturally there is a place for me to stand. The Xuanmen seeks the alchemy, which emphasizes the harmony of Kan and Li, which means to control these two energies of Yin and Yang. Fire can transform into water, and water can generate fire. This is the wonderful technique of my Xuanmen. If even this simple transformation cannot be mastered, even if one is the key to establishing the cauldron, how can one refine the elixir?"

"Judging from your methods, you've probably followed the steps from a young age. While you may have some talent, you only know how to do it but not why. You've achieved magical power, but you don't understand the profound principles behind it, which is truly a pity."

Su Che then explained the profound principles of the Xuanmen (Taoist school) that he had come to understand, which only made Xie An want to retreat.

Where did this person come from, that he could handle things so effortlessly?

"break!"

Xie Tuizhi activated his magic power, and the Fire Ruler spewed out golden-purple light, shining down like a great sun. This dazzling light rolled up layers of firepower, completely engulfing the phantom of Youjun.

“You’re right, but in the face of absolute magical power, your so-called mystical principles have no place at all. You should know that proving the Dao through force is also a method of the mystical sect.”

The Fire Ruler roared incessantly, its flames, seemingly from ancient times, unleashing absolute destructive power. Under this all-consuming heat and light, the world was almost completely clear again.

almost.

A wisp of yin energy leaped and danced amidst the torment of the flames. No matter how terrifying the light released by the fire ruler was, this wisp of yin energy never showed any sign of dissipating.

Golden neon light drifted out from the Fire Ruler, and the terrifying flames flickered, seemingly about to materialize into the shape of a beast.

"You made a mistake."

Su Che's figure suddenly appeared several hundred steps away from Xie Tuizhi.

Young Master Su shook his head as he looked at the fire beast that was about to take shape.

Its name is Zheng, and its shape is like a leopard. Its body is covered in flames, and its five tails sway endlessly behind it.

Although it has not yet taken true form, its ancient and imposing aura is clearly evident.

Su Che smiled slightly as he looked at the imposing fire beast.

Step forward and walk.

Chenhan Palace is not far away.

"Xie Tuizhi ultimately lost."

The emperor gazed at the ferocious beast that was about to take shape in the water mirror and sighed almost imperceptibly.

"The palace's formation operates automatically. Although the Fire Ruler belongs to the fire element, it is still an external force. When the fire beast transforms, it is also the moment for the formation to counterattack. In terms of cultivation, Su Che and Xie Tuizhi may be evenly matched, but in terms of understanding the principles of law and seizing opportunities in battle, Xie Tuizhi is far behind."

Zeng Mozhou stood up and bowed to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will never allow Su Che to ascend to Chenhan Palace."

(End of this chapter)