From a Zhengyi Taoist Child to a Master of All Laws

Chapter 661 The Eight Trigrams Lock the Spirit, The Divine Furnace Forges the Sword

Gu Yunzi and the others were completely astonished. Such a method of manipulating celestial phenomena at will had always been the exclusive domain of celestial immortal giants, and even some terrestrial immortals found it difficult to do. However, Li Yang did it so easily and effortlessly.

In an instant, the entire base was shrouded in twilight, thick clouds filled the sky, and it seemed to merge with the heavens. No matter how much Gu Yunzi and the others used their supernatural powers, they still could not see what was happening in the thick fog.

The group could only see a faint, brilliant burst of light, which then quickly disappeared, like a dazzling display of fire.

"Indeed, there are differences between human immortals."

Gu Yunzi and the others were both respectful and fearful, and they gave up the idea of ​​spying. They did not dare to return to Camp A, but went to Camp B to wait quietly.

But as time slowly passed, the scene within the thick fog became increasingly extraordinary.

A red mist gradually rose from the originally dark clouds, with streaks of red light occasionally flashing and dancing like dragons in the clouds, a truly beautiful sight.

The fog grew thicker and thicker, but the dense clouds did not bring rain; only lightning flashed, but no thunder was heard.

Occasionally, fiery clouds would burst out from the clouds and mist. Curious immortals would step forward to investigate, but as soon as they reached out, their entire right arm would be charred black, like rotten charcoal. Gu Yunzi and the others dared not approach again.

Even so, a terrifying and oppressive wave slowly radiated from within the clouds and spread outwards, causing the immortals such as Gu Yunzi in the far distance to change their expressions drastically and retreat continuously.

Li Yang was also struggling greatly amidst the clouds and mist.
The more the Eight Trigrams Spirit-Locking Furnace Array was set up, the more alarmed Li Yang became. Fangzhang Mountain was one of the three treasure mountains left behind by the ancient ancestral star, a treasure from an era that also had celestial immortal giants. Now, it seemed to be having a mysterious reaction with the fire of this mine, making Li Yang somewhat uneasy.

Originally, setting up an array required drawing the array lines and setting up the array eyes, and a large number of spirit stones were needed to be driven into the mountain to guide the fire energy route. However, apart from the first few stones driven in, the remaining fire in this mine seemed to have been disturbed and actually started to spread on its own.

As if something had been awakened, they spontaneously connected, the fire raging and sparkling.

"Could it be that someone once used this terrain to set up an array? Now that I have accidentally awakened it, it has further enhanced the power of the Eight Trigrams Locking Spirit Furnace Array?"

Li Yang frowned. The temperature inside the formation was becoming unbearable even for him. Despite using the Golden Light Mantra and the supernatural power of "Sitting in Fire," he was still sweating profusely.

The key to the Eight Trigrams Locking Spirit Furnace Array lies in the word "locking"!
Just as thunder has five elements, fire also has eight trigrams. What Li Yang is doing now is guiding the fire in this mine into the acquired eight trigrams, like a huge furnace, where water and fire are in harmony, and wind and fire generate each other, forging the Nanming Sword in the center of the furnace!
"Almost there! The formation is basically complete, we can start forging the swords!"

Li Yang stood in the center of the formation, somewhat uneasy.

The power of this Bagua Spirit Locking Furnace Array was far beyond his expectations. Eight directions, eight kinds of firelight, the fire energy was boiling, the ground was covered with red glass, and the rolling heat waves were so intense that even the void was distorted!
"Do not disappoint me!"

Li Yang summoned the Southern Sea Sword, its blade a tapestry of gold and blue, and gently stroked it, sensing the sword spirit's equally fearful and apprehensive emotions.
This is like the tribulation of a sword spirit. Only by passing through it can one see the next world. If one fails to pass through it, one becomes nothing but a piece of scrap metal, and the sword spirit consciousness that has been painstakingly condensed will also dissipate.

Ode!
Li Yang gently placed the Nanming Sword into the sword furnace at the center of the formation. Immediately, eight kinds of fire energy boiled and supported the sword, causing the temperature of the entire space to soar once again.

As Li Yang formed hand seals and continuously channeled fire energy into eight directions to activate them, the entire space came to life. The fire energy in the eight directions transformed into the Eight Trigrams Flame, like eight angry dragons, roaring and burning the sword furnace in the central area.

The southern fire element was the first to unleash azure-purple divine fire, its flames like ten thousand crimson serpents coiling and biting the central Southern Sea Sword, instantly turning its blade crimson. The northern water element followed suit, spewing forth Xuanming Cold Fire, which collided with the azure-purple divine fire with a crackling explosion.
This is the "Water and Fire Not Yet in Harmony" state. Under the intense high temperature, the sword furnace shakes violently, and the wood and fire from the east, along with the thunder and fire from the Zhen position, are injected. The surface of the Nanming Sword suddenly seems to pulsate as if it were alive, and strange patterns emerge.

Under such high temperatures, even the Golden Light Mantra and the Earthly Fiend Divine Power were ineffective. Li Yang hurriedly used the Zhu Rong Technique to condense the Zhu Rong Dharma Body. The surging Zhu Rong True Fire on his body resonated with the Eight Trigrams Divine Fire, which allowed Li Yang to barely hold on. The Inscription of the Divine Edge is not something that can be accomplished overnight, and Li Yang could not judge how much longer it would take.

Meanwhile, outside, a brilliant golden sword light suddenly descended upon the Mine Vein A base.

"Yan Jin, get out here and see me! You can't even handle this small matter, you're truly useless! Bring me the magical artifact you took from the valley's treasure vault!"

Ling Guang had long, radiant white hair, bright blue eyes, a high nose bridge, and fair skin. At this moment, he looked like a handsome god descending to earth, making all the miners in the entire Base A feel uneasy and kneel on the ground in anguish, clutching their heads.

Upon hearing the noise, Gu Yunzi and the others immediately flew over. Seeing Ling Guang's appearance, they all knelt down in terror.

They never expected that the valley would send this person. Although Ling Guang had the appearance of a handsome young man, no one dared to underestimate him. Ling Guang was known in the valley for being arrogant and unpredictable. He could crush them, the outside immortals, as easily as playing with them.

Gu Yunzi quickly realized that the 'Yan Jin' that Ling Guang mentioned must be the immortal envoy who was setting up the formation over there, and hurriedly spoke in a trembling voice.
"Immortal Envoy Yan Jin is currently in seclusion at another base, preparing to deal with the monsters in the mine. May I convey this message to you, Immortal Lord?"

"Hmph! Cowardice is cowardice, why make excuses?"

Ling Guang, hovering in mid-air, surveyed the entire base, his gaze quickly settling on the sealed-off mine shaft. He spoke with a disdainful tone.

"Fine, I'll deal with the rest of the problems first before I go after him!"

"A bunch of good-for-nothings! Giving you the valley's offerings is a complete waste of resources. When I return to the valley, I will suggest to the Valley Master and the Grand Elder that we reduce your and that Flame Ash's monthly offerings!"

Ling Guang spoke coldly, immediately causing Gu Yunzi and the others to look distressed.

He naturally had reason to be proud. As an Earth Immortal who had attained enlightenment for 2,500 years, he even had the title of the number one person below the Heavenly Immortals. Compared to human immortals like Gu Yunzi who had no background, he was no different from looking at ants.

Having said that, Ling Guang flicked his sleeves, raised his sword, and rushed into the mine.

Gu Yunzi and the others initially warned him to be careful, but considering Ling Guang's identity, they immediately knelt down obediently again.
In their eyes, Lingguang Immortal Lord is no different from a god. If Lingguang Immortal Lord personally takes action, what problem cannot be solved?
Although Ling Guang was arrogant, as an old monster who had attained enlightenment for 2,500 years, he would naturally not be reckless or careless.

Although he was in Purgatory Valley, he was not a fire cultivator, but a pure sword cultivator with unparalleled combat power. At this moment, he summoned his natal magic sword, wore a defensive magic robe, and made incantations and hand seals, like an incomparably sharp divine sword rampaging through the mine.

"Such pure yang energy. No wonder that good-for-nothing Yan Jin fled on his sword. He does indeed have some skill..."

As Ling Guang moved forward, he lacked Li Yang's keen spiritual energy perception, and it took him a full quarter of an hour to find the mine tunnel that Li Yang had burrowed into.

"It seems to be down here. I'll finish you off quickly so I can settle accounts with Yan Jin!"

Ling Guang's expression was cold as he descended on his sword.

(End of this chapter)