Pure Yang!

Chapter 397 Black Iron's Awe-inspiring Power! Pure Yang Magic Treasure, Heavenly Talisman

On Refining Treasure Peak, thunder roared and crimson lightning ripped through the sky, making the figure standing in front of the ancient temple appear exceptionally tall.

"Tianshi!"

Zhang Fan looked solemn as he gazed at Mao Xiaoyun from afar.

This realm is like heaven and earth, like the universe, encompassing everything, ever-changing, and each time you see it, you will have a different feeling.

At this moment, Mao Xiaoyun walked towards the smooth, mirror-like stone. The thunder in the sky was like his emotions, arising and disappearing in an instant.

Such a realm is beyond imagination and beyond the realm of common sense.

Let alone the fact that Zhang Fan is only at the ninth level of the Great Master realm, even if he advances further and becomes the head of the sect or even the abbot, he will still be worlds apart from the Celestial Master.

"On the Refining Platform atop Refining Peak, heavenly thunder and earthly fire refine treasures!"

An Wuyang's expression hardened slightly as he stared intently at the smooth, mirror-like stone platform.

When he was in Zhongnan Mountain, he had already heard that there was a stone platform in Maoshan called the Treasure Refining Platform, where the pure yang magic treasure of Maoshan, the Heavenly Talisman Treasure Record, was supposedly refined.

Because of this, the stone platform was imbued with the power of the pure yang magic treasure, and underwent a spiritual transformation.

Over the long years, countless magical artifacts were forged on this stone platform, undergoing countless trials and tribulations, which transformed it into an extraordinary treasure.

"This is the famous Treasure Refining Platform!?" Xiao Changfeng's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but take a second look.

It is said that this platform is indestructible, impervious to heavenly thunder and earthly fire, and unmoved by a thousand chisels and blows.

Rumble…

Just then, a bolt of lightning struck down, hitting the [Refining Platform], and the terrifying aura startled everyone.

This is not thunder created by Taoist magic, but rather the power of natural thunder generated by the resonance between the microcosm of the human body and the external world, which triggers celestial phenomena.

The power of the two is worlds apart.

On that day, in the Ten Thousand Mountains, the power summoned by Li Changgeng's third supernatural power, the Thunder Origin Dharma Assembly, was similar to this natural thunder, which is why he was able to break Zhang Fan's Samadhi True Fire.

Aside from supernatural powers, only the methods of a Celestial Master can invoke the power of celestial phenomena on their own.

Rumble…

Crimson lightning relentlessly bombarded the [Refining Platform], but the smooth, mirror-like stone platform remained unmoved, becoming even more dazzling.

At the same time, a crimson light surged from the ground, bursting forth like a tidal wave, and emerged as rolling, scorching flames that enveloped the refining platform.

"Heavenly thunder ignites earthly fire!"

Crimson lightning collided with crimson earth fire, creating a storm of thunder and sparks.

Such terrifying natural weather caused everyone to freeze in place, not daring to take a single step closer.

However, Mao Xiaoyun stood motionless in front of the [Refining Platform], his aura lingering and unwavering, even dispelling the might of heavenly thunder and earthly fire.

"The Celestial Master realm is already beyond human comprehension," Fang Changle said in a hoarse voice.

To ordinary people, they are already inhuman beings.

But for them, the Celestial Master realm is the true non-human, the celestial being.

Thunder and fire from heaven and earth—even a great master would be burned to ashes if they approached, unless they cultivated the [Vacuum Refining Form] or a special technique or elixir that specializes in physical body cultivation, such as the [Five Elements Misalignment King].

call……

Just then, Mao Xiaoyun's chest heaved, and he suddenly exhaled a breath that was like a mountain wind and a swamp tide, flowing freely and mysteriously, as if a mountain of spiritual light had transformed into heavenly thunder and earthly fire.

The next moment, an even more wondrous sight appeared. With that breath merging, the heavenly thunder and earthly fire seemed to become one, radiating light and boundless expanse.

"Innate essence!?"

Everyone's eyes widened, revealing an intense gaze.

Cultivation in the human world is about returning to one's innate nature after birth, refining away all yin impurities, and achieving pure yang.

Once one enters the Celestial Master realm, one can reverse the acquired state and enter the innate realm. A breath of essence will be exhaled, which will be the innate spiritual essence.

"Wonderful!" Zhang Fan was completely captivated.

The innate essence was transformed and merged with the heavenly thunder and earthly fire. Before his eyes was a blur. On the treasure refining platform, the light was clear and transparent like glass. Even the [Hidden Sword Seal], two fragments of the seal, and other fragments of magic treasures placed on it became blurred.

Heavenly thunder, earthly fire, and primordial essence.

When Heaven, Earth, and Man are all present and their energies are unified, the spiritual treasure is formed.

Rumble…

At this moment, Mao Xiaoyun's figure seemed to disappear, turning into the bright glass, merging with the heavenly thunder and earthly fire.

He became an indispensable part of this system, no longer human, no longer heaven, no longer earth, coexisting harmoniously, without even the slightest thought of it.

Only within that luminous crystal can the magical treasure be reforged.

Immediately afterwards, everyone heard a rumbling sound, like thunder, like fire from the ground, and like mysterious breathing, all mixed together, like heavy blows from a hammer. Each sound contained nature and was full of mystery.

"It seems that Master Mao has disappeared," Zhang Fan murmured softly.

He could no longer sense Mao Xiaoyun's presence. He merged into the luminous glass, leaving only the phenomenon of reforging magical artifacts—the wind was blowing, the thunder was rumbling, and the fire was burning…

This is a phenomenon.

This is instinctive.

This is also natural, without consciousness, without any participation of "existence or non-existence", and without the arising or ceasing of thoughts.

"It's so interesting."

Zhang Fan's eyes were unfocused and infatuated. He observed with his primordial spirit and saw that the boundaries of the [Hidden Sword Seal] had become blurred. Cracks appeared on the fragments of the magic weapon next to it. The incense and spiritual energy involved seeped into the [Hidden Sword Seal] through the blurred boundaries, blending together perfectly.

hum...

The Hidden Sword Seal shone brightly, emitting a soft murmur.

Almost simultaneously, the [Thunder City Demon-Imprisoning Golden Seal] and the [Jingming Cave Yang Dharma Seal] trembled violently.

Although these two marks were incomplete, their origins were extraordinary. The remaining incense and spiritual energy suddenly surged, like an indomitable will, producing strange sounds, like the roar of a dragon or the howl of a tiger, constantly impacting the refining platform, as if trying to break free.

"Dragon and Tiger!"

An Wuyang's gaze sharpened to a single point, and he knew that these two remnant seals would not be so easy to subdue. That was why he had traveled thousands of miles to Maoshan to seek the refinement of a magic weapon.

“Even if only a fragment of the seal remains of Longhu Mountain, it cannot be easily refined,” Fang Changle sighed.

He subconsciously looked at Zhang Fan, who was expressionless, staring intently at the refining platform.

Rumble…

Suddenly, a strange fluctuation emanated from within the ancient temple, like ripples spreading across autumn waters, layer upon layer, until it covered the treasure-refining platform.

"The Purple Heaven Divine Decree Jade Seal!" Zhang Fan raised an eyebrow.

The supreme Dharma seal of Longhu Mountain finally came into play at this moment, and its strange fluctuations instantly suppressed the struggle of the two remaining seals.

Longhu Mountain has 108 magical seals, where the large overcomes the small, and the strong overcomes the weak.

Don't be fooled, these are just two fragments. Even at their peak, they couldn't possibly rival the [Purple Heaven Divine Edict Jade Seal], which ranks eleventh.

hum...

Within the luminous glass, the two fragmented seals became increasingly blurred, and cracks slowly emerged. The boiling incense and spiritual energy began to leak out, flowing gently towards An Wuyang's Hidden Sword Seal.

"In the end, I must blend in with the world!" Zhang Fan sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Longhu Mountain, the ancestor of Taoism and the origin of Xuanmen, once shone brightly. But now, the magic seals enshrined in the temples have become materials for others to refine magic treasures.

Such sorrow is beyond words.

hum... hum...

Suddenly, a strange fluctuation emanated from Zhang Fan's pocket, like a heart beating, growing stronger and stronger.

"Um!?"

Zhang Fan seemed to sense something and subconsciously looked down.

Rumble…

Just then, a golden stream of light leaped out of his pocket, transforming into a long rainbow that soared through the air and flew towards the treasure refining platform.

This sudden turn of events took Fang Changle by surprise.

"Zhang Fan, what are you doing?" Fang Changle exclaimed. "I... I didn't do anything!" Zhang Fan said, stunned.

Golden light flew into the treasure-refining platform and into the luminous crystal.

Everyone noticed this scene; beneath the golden light was a small seal.

The Mighty Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal!!!

Rumble…

As soon as the Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal landed on the treasure-refining platform, it emitted a deafening roar, as if it had developed a great hostility towards the [Hidden Sword Seal]. Golden light surged and directly wrapped around the two incomplete seals, the [Thunder City Demon-Imprisoning Golden Seal] and the [Jingming Cave Yang Dharma Seal].

"Zhang Fan, are you insane? How dare you seize this opportunity?" Mao Baifeng's eyes flashed sharply as she looked at Zhang Fan and shouted sternly.

She never expected that this person would be so heartless and audacious as to seize the opportunity in full view of everyone.

"me……"

Zhang Fan hesitated, unsure how to defend himself. He sweared that this time, he really hadn't caused any trouble.

Right now, he also looked completely bewildered and confused.

Although Li Miaoyin said that magic weapons are a kind of alternative life.

However, the Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal is merely a [Yellow Feather Magic Treasure], and it is impossible for it to break free from control without its master's command.

Unless, some unknown change has occurred in Him, a change that even Zhang Fan was unaware of.

"Excellent Dharma seal!"

Just then, An Wuyang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he took a step forward, his primordial spirit leaving his body.

Rumble…

Three feet above his head, on the crown of his head, An Wuyang's primordial spirit was vast and powerful, with nine layers of primordial light that never faded, clearly indicating that he was at the ninth level of the Great Master realm.

This successor of Zhongnan Mountain has also reached this point, standing outside the threshold, peering into the grand realm of Zhaishou.

"His primordial spirit..."

Fang Changle's senses were incredibly sharp. He felt that An Wuyang's primordial spirit was somewhat different, powerful and vast, yet difficult to grasp.

Zhang Fan's gaze sharpened, and he sensed that An Wuyang's primordial spirit was pulsating at an extremely terrifying frequency, with tens of thousands of pulsations per breath.

Such a terrifying frequency allowed his primordial spirit to both capture and become exceptionally powerful, ensuring that anything that approached him would be annihilated.

This is a very special method of cultivation, and also a very mysterious state.

“He doesn’t practice the methods of Zhongnan Mountain!” Zhang Fan said thoughtfully.

hum...

Almost at the same moment, An Wuyang's primordial spirit moved, and from hundreds of meters away, he actually began to manipulate the [Hidden Sword Seal].

Whether a magical artifact has a master or not makes a world of difference.

On the treasure refining platform, the Hidden Sword Seal revived, and a sword cry soared into the sky. The mysterious runes, like sword marks, shone brightly and actually severed the golden light released by the [Majestic Spirit Suppressing Demon Golden Seal].

Rumble…

The Hidden Sword Seal's ferocious power was incessant, its sword light spreading like a surging tide, enveloping the [Majestic Spirit Suppressing Demon Golden Seal]. Waves of killing intent were fully displayed, constantly bombarding this magic seal.

"He wants to refine even your seal." Fang Changle raised an eyebrow and exclaimed.

"Trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead!" Xiao Changfeng couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Mao Baifeng's gaze was somewhat gloating; daring to act so unruly in Maoshan, it was only right that he paid a price.

That's how you learn from your mistakes.

"That won't work."

Zhang Fan frowned. Although this was not his intention, he would not stand idly by and watch the [Mighty Spirit Suppressing Demon Golden Seal] be refined by someone else.

With this in mind, he took a step forward, and his primordial spirit left his body.

Rumble…

The mountains seemed to tremble with fear, and the dark clouds trembled.

Mao Baifeng and Xiao Changfeng's expressions darkened slightly as they saw Zhang Fan's primordial spirit leap up, and an invisible pressure surged from all directions.

"His primordial spirit..."

Mao Baifeng's heart skipped a beat, and her wide, beautiful eyes held a hint of surprise. Under her observation, she was unable to perceive the full picture of Zhang Fan's primordial spirit.

This is simply unbelievable.

"Um!?"

At this moment, An Wuyang's primordial spirit turned around, his attention completely drawn to Zhang Fan's primordial spirit, which, though ten feet apart, seemed to be right in front of him.

Without uttering any further words, this successor of Zhongnan Mountain was already on high alert.

With just one glance, he knew that the man before him was a worthy opponent.

"it is good!"

An Wuyang praised, and his primordial spirit suddenly arrived, like sword light and thunder, a terrifying aura sweeping across the sky.

With this successor, the Zhongnan Mountain lineage is destined to shine brightly.

Rumble…

Faced with the oppressive force that reached his primordial spirit, Zhang Fan took a step forward and collided with it.

A terrifying wave spread across Refining Treasure Peak, leaving everyone in a daze, as if the sky had darkened and the world had become obscured.

Under the horrified gazes of everyone present, An Wuyang's primordial spirit shattered like a sword light and suddenly dissipated, only to reappear in the very spot where he had just stood.

As for Zhang Fan's primordial spirit, it stood motionless, towering above the vast sky.

"He... his primordial spirit was actually able to block An Wuyang!?" Mao Baifeng was shocked and couldn't believe it.

She vaguely knew Zhang Fan's background: a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain. Being able to associate with figures like Fang Changle and Meng Qiwu meant he was definitely not weak.

But she never expected that this person's cultivation was so high that he could be on par with the successor of Zhongnan Mountain.

Although it was just a brief encounter and not a true contest of magical powers, the clash of their primordial spirits could reveal a great deal.

"A draw?" An Wuyang stood at a distance, shaking his head, thinking to himself, "His primordial spirit can actually suppress me!?"

Rumble…

Just then, a loud noise came from the treasure-refining platform, attracting everyone's attention.

Zhang Fan looked up and saw that the [Purple Cloud Divine Edict Jade Seal], which was worshipped by Maoshan, reappeared in the ancient temple. Its strange fluctuations instantly suppressed the [Powerful Spirit Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal].

The golden light dimmed, and like the other two fragments, it became blurry.

“It’s no use.” An Wuyang shook his head and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He knew that Zhang Fan's magic seal could no longer cause any trouble. Entering the treasure refining platform was like a tiger being trapped in a cage; it would be subjected to refining.

hum...

At that moment, the golden radiance around the Weiling Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal completely dimmed, and a dark rust seeped out from within, its terrifying aura resembling a bottomless abyss, instantly tearing apart and devouring the fluctuations of the [Purple Heaven Divine Edict Jade Seal].

"This is……"

Zhang Fan's eyes widened, a strange look appearing in them.

"I ride on a horse..."

At this moment, he finally understood why the [Mighty Spirit Demon-Suppressing Golden Seal] was so strange.

This treasure was actually infected by the black iron piece.

clang... clang... clang...

At the same time, deep within Maoshan, a bell rang out, and within the ancient Chunyang Hall, a strange fluctuation surged into the sky, shaking everyone present.

"The Heavenly Talisman has awakened!?"

Inside the Sanmao Hall, beneath the patriarch's seat, Chen Zhuoqing, the leader of Maoshan, awoke from his meditation, a hint of surprise in his deep eyes.

(End of this chapter)