RNP Chapter 580 Nanming Fire Array
Chapter 580 Nanming Fire Array
The scorching air distorted the view. Chu Yang sat cross-legged by the Nirvana Pool, sweat sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the burning ground, instantly evaporating into a wisp of smoke.
Even though Chu Yang possessed an inextinguishable flame, he felt waves of scorching heat rushing towards him.
The lava in this Nirvana Pool truly lives up to its name.
He squinted, gazing at the crimson rocks floating above the lava. The runes on the rocks were complex and mysterious, like winding little snakes intertwined to form a mysterious pattern.
Chu Yang slowly probed his divine sense into the formation, as if putting his hand into a boiling oil pan, and a scorching aura instantly surged into his sea of consciousness.
"Hiss..." Chu Yang gasped, the power of this formation was even stronger than he had imagined.
This great formation must have been created at the beginning of time, and its power is so great that even a quasi-saint level expert would probably not dare to enter it.
Unfortunately, after the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the essence of the formation was damaged, and the power of the formation was reduced countless times.
Chu Yang carefully observed the patterns of the formation and found that many key nodes had become dim and lifeless, like extinguished stars. In some places, fine cracks had appeared, spreading out like a spider web.
"No wonder the Nirvana Flame within this formation became unstable!"
Chu Yang thought to himself, "This formation is so badly damaged, it's like a leaky bucket. The power of the Nirvana Flame can't be effectively controlled, so it will naturally spread everywhere."
He circulated the inextinguishable flame within his body, a gentle flame flowing through his meridians, resisting the erosion of the Nirvana Fire.
At the same time, he integrated his understanding of the laws of fire into his divine sense, attempting to analyze the operational rules of the formation.
This grand formation should be called the Nanming Li Fire Grand Formation. The Nanming Li Fire is also the natal true fire of the Vermilion Bird Clan, but they all call this kind of flame the Nirvana Fire.
As time went by, Chu Yang gradually grasped the core mysteries of the formation.
He discovered that the core of this formation was the Nirvana Fire as its energy source, which was transformed into protective power through complex runes, forming a powerful barrier that protected the Vermilion Bird clan.
"The design of this formation is truly ingenious!"
Chu Yang sighed inwardly, "It's a pity that it has been neglected for years and has been attacked, so it is now in a terrible state."
Time passed second by second, and fine beads of sweat appeared on Chu Yang's forehead.
Repairing this formation was much more difficult than he had imagined.
Those incomplete runes cannot be solved simply by adding them; the balance and stability of the entire formation must also be taken into account.
The slightest carelessness could lead to the collapse of the formation, or even trigger a violent eruption of the Nirvana Flame.
"Damn, this thing is way more complicated than I thought!"
Chu Yang couldn't help but curse.
He opened his eyes and his gaze fell on the churning Nirvana Pool.
The golden magma, like boiling gold, emitted a suffocating heat wave.
Just then, a bold idea suddenly popped into his mind.
"Since this Nirvana Flame is so domineering, why not try to replenish it with my inextinguishable flame?"
A glint of madness flashed in Chu Yang's eyes.
With his current mastery of the fire element, he can be said to have reached a peak. Even Zhu Rong, one of the Ancestral Witches and the God of Fire, may not have a deeper understanding of the fire element than Chu Yang.
"However, my undying flame is not the same type..."
"Fortune favors the bold, let's take the risk!"
Chu Yang let out a low roar, his hands forming a seal, and a wisp of dark blue flame rose from his palms, which was the inextinguishable flame within his body.
As soon as the inextinguishable flame appeared, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, creating a stark contrast with the intense heat of the Nirvana fire.
Two completely different flames, like irreconcilable enemies, collided violently in the air, producing crackling and popping sounds.
The entire cave began to tremble, and loose rocks fell down as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
Upon seeing this, the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in alarm, "Fellow Daoist Chu Yang, be careful!"
Chu Yang ignored him, gritted his teeth, controlled the undying flame, and slowly approached the Nirvana Pool.
The moment the two flames came into contact, an even more violent energy surge erupted, like a thunderclap, deafeningly loud.
"Holy shit!" Chu Yang couldn't help but curse. The impact was even stronger than he had imagined, almost causing his consciousness to tremble.
As expected, the two flames are not the same, and forcibly controlling them will result in great resistance.
He suppressed his discomfort and carefully controlled the inextinguishable flame, merging it into the churning fire of rebirth.
Like a drop of ink falling into the ocean, the dark blue flames were quickly swallowed by the crimson magma, but at the same time, a strange energy fluctuation also spread out.
Chu Yang guided this energy, slowly directing it towards the key nodes of the formation.
The runes, which were originally dull and lifeless, began to glow faintly the moment they came into contact with this energy, as if a dried-up riverbed had been moistened.
The fine cracks began to heal slowly, like a broken mirror being mended. Although traces remained, they no longer affected the overall structure of the formation.
The repair process was extremely arduous. Chu Yang needed to maintain a high level of concentration at all times and control the balance between the two flames. If he was not careful, all his efforts would be in vain.
That is to say, he has a very good understanding of the laws of fire, otherwise it would be difficult for him to do this.
Time passed second by second, and Chu Yang's face grew paler and paler, sweat pouring down like a waterfall, soaking his clothes.
His body began to tremble slightly, as if he might collapse at any moment.
But Chu Yang persevered through gritted teeth.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Yang felt that his body had reached its limit and his consciousness was beginning to blur.
Just when he was about to give up, the last wisp of Nirvana fire finally merged into the formation.
boom!
The entire formation burst forth with dazzling light, like the rising sun, illuminating the entire cave.
A powerful energy surge swept across the entire Vermilion Bird Clan territory, and the previously restless Nirvana Flame gradually calmed down, becoming as docile as a sheep.
Chu Yang collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, feeling as if he had just escaped death.
As the light of the great array faded, the magma in the Nirvana Pool returned to calm, like a sleeping behemoth, with only wisps of heat still rising.
Chu Yang slumped to the ground, his whole body aching and weak, as if he had been taken apart and reassembled.
Controlling the inextinguishable flame just now was extremely mentally taxing.
Chu Yang gasped for breath, feeling the emptiness of his spiritual energy, yet a tremendous sense of accomplishment rose within him.
Become!
Upon seeing this, the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief beamed with joy. He strode up to Chu Yang and looked at him excitedly, saying, "Fellow Daoist Chu Yang, thank you so much! You are a great benefactor to our Vermilion Bird Clan!"
Chu Yang waved his hand weakly and said, "Clan leader, you're too kind. It was nothing, but I'm currently exhausted..."
The Vermilion Bird Clan Chief understood Chu Yang's meaning and quickly said, "I have some restorative immortal fruits here!"
As he spoke, he took out three fruits that emitted a misty fragrance and handed them to Chu Yang.
Chu Yang didn't stand on ceremony. He took the three immortal fruits handed to him by the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief, stuffed them into his mouth, and swallowed them whole.
A warm current instantly flowed through his body, his sore muscles began to relax, and his depleted spiritual energy gradually recovered.
He let out a long sigh, slumped to the ground, and felt his body recover. He couldn't help but marvel at how well the immortal fruit lived up to its reputation.
The Vermilion Bird Clan, as a race that survived the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity, possesses remarkable strength!
A day and a night later, Chu Yang slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
He felt full of energy, in a better state than ever before, even better than before he repaired the great formation.
It seems this immortal fruit is indeed a good thing, worthy of being a treasure of the Vermilion Bird Clan.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Chieftain. I have fully recovered now."
Chu Yang stood up, cupped his hands in thanks.
The Vermilion Bird Clan Chief stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Chu Yang, you are too kind. You are a great benefactor of our Vermilion Bird Clan; this small matter is nothing to mention. May I ask what your plans are next, young friend?"
Chu Yang didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "The purpose of my trip is to find the secret realm of the Phoenix Clan. Now, I wonder if the Clan Chief could offer some guidance?"
Upon hearing this, the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief's expression turned serious. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "The Phoenix Clan's secret realm is a forbidden area for our clan, and outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission. However, considering the great kindness that you have shown our Vermilion Bird Clan, I can make an exception this time."
As he spoke, he took out a crimson feather from his robes and handed it to Chu Yang: "This is a phoenix feather, which can guide you to the entrance of the secret realm. However, the secret realm is fraught with danger, so young friend, you must be careful."
Chu Yang took the phoenix feather; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, with a faint flow of fire-attribute energy within it.
He was finally about to meet the last member of the Phoenix Clan, which meant he was one step closer to his goal.
Fortunately, I saved humanity before and received the inheritance of the undying flame, otherwise this matter would have been really difficult to handle today!
Chu Yang nodded solemnly: "Thank you for the reminder, Clan Chief. I will certainly act with caution."
The Vermilion Bird Clan Chief then explained in detail the location of the entrance to the secret realm and some precautions, which Chu Yang memorized.
After bidding farewell to the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief, Chu Yang, holding the phoenix feather, began flying towards the Phoenix Clan's secret realm, following the clan chief's guidance.
Repairing the Vermilion Bird Clan's Southern Bright Fire Array this time was also a kind of tempering for Chu Yang.
The operating principles and rune layout of this innate five-element level grand formation are worth Chu Yang's in-depth study. Of course, now is not the time to continue to comprehend it. Going to the Phoenix Clan to seek the Phoenix bloodline and learn the "Nirvana Rebirth Technique" is the right way.
This technique will not only allow him to successfully claim Yingzhou Island as his master, but it will also greatly increase his strength, perhaps even enabling him to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm in one fell swoop.
Chu Yang traveled westward, crossing rolling mountains, and finally arrived at a barren mountain range where not a blade of grass grew.
The mountains were deathly still, with jagged rocks and a suffocating sense of oppression in the air.
If it weren't for the faintly burning heat emanating from the phoenix feather in his hand, guiding him in the right direction, Chu Yang would have almost doubted whether he had taken the wrong path.
Finally, deep within the mountains, an ancient altar appeared before Chu Yang's eyes.
The altar was made entirely of unknown black rock, with intricate runes carved on its surface, emanating a faint sense of oppressive power.
If you look closely, these runes resemble a sleeping phoenix, ready to awaken at any moment.
"This should be it," Chu Yang murmured to himself, gripping the phoenix feather tightly in his hand.
As soon as the phoenix feather sensed the aura of the altar, it shone brightly, its crimson light illuminating the entire altar and the ancient runes.
The runes seemed to come alive, slowly flowing and eventually converging into a crimson gate of light that floated above the altar.
Within the portal, a faint, scorching heat emanated, seemingly connecting to another world.
Since the Great Calamity of Dragon and Phoenix, the Phoenix Clan has disappeared from the primordial world. The Dragon Clan still has some remnants, but their power has become extremely small, and they only occupy some territory in the four seas.
The Qilin clan was able to escape the calamity of extermination by transforming itself into a symbol of good fortune.
Only the Phoenix Clan was almost forgotten by the people of the prehistoric world.
Chu Yang took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions and stepped into the portal.
After a dizzying spin, Chu Yang regained his balance and found himself in a fiery red world.
The sky was like a burning flame, the earth like a red-hot iron, and the air was filled with a rich fire-attribute spiritual energy that was almost solidified.
"Such rich fire-attribute spiritual energy!"
Chu Yang couldn't help but marvel, greedily breathing in the energy-rich air, feeling as if the inextinguishable flame within him was cheering, as if it wanted to leap out.
Chu Yang suppressed his impulse for the time being. After all, this was Phoenix Clan territory. Although Phoenix Clan had fallen on hard times, who knew if any of their strong members had survived?
The sky and earth were fiery red, and the fire-attribute spiritual energy in the air was so dense that it almost condensed into liquid and dripped onto Chu Yang's body.
In the distance, a majestic volcano stands tall, its crater spewing flames as if to burn the entire world to ashes.
This is the Phoenix Clan's secret realm, a world filled with fire elemental energy.
Following the description given by the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief, Chu Yang identified the volcano as the place where the Phoenix Clan was reborn.
Chu Yang activated the inextinguishable flame within his body, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the volcano.
Along the way, various fire-attribute spirit beasts appeared one after another, including lava giant lizards, fire birds, and even fire unicorns whose bodies were engulfed in flames.
These spirit beasts were incredibly powerful; any one of them would be a powerful overlord in the outside world. But at this moment, after sensing the aura of the phoenix feather in Chu Yang's hand, they all avoided him and dared not approach.
"It seems this phoenix feather is truly a valuable item."
Chu Yang was secretly delighted. With this phoenix feather, he could practically do whatever he wanted in this secret realm.
Just then, several figures flew in from the direction of the volcano. They were dressed in crimson feather robes, their figures elegant, dancing in the air like fire sprites.
Leading the group was a dignified and elegant woman with imposing phoenix eyes and a hint of sadness between her brows. Behind her were two men and a woman, all of whom appeared to be quite young, but their auras were exceptionally powerful.
"Human, what brings you to my Phoenix Clan's secret realm?" The woman's voice was cold. She glanced at the phoenix feather in Chu Yang's hand, but ultimately did not make a move.
Chu Yang bowed respectfully to the woman and said loudly, "I am Chu Yang, a disciple of a human saint. I did not intend to offend the Phoenix Clan's secret realm. I simply have a favor to ask of you. I hope you will forgive me, senior."
The woman narrowed her phoenix eyes, sizing Chu Yang up and down, her tone still cold: "Disciple of a human saint? What brings you here?"
Chu Yang dared not delay and quickly held up the phoenix feather in his hand. The crimson light reflected on his face, making his heroic spirit even more striking.
"I have come here to request an audience with the current patriarch of the Phoenix Clan. This phoenix feather was a gift from the Vermilion Bird Clan Chief. I hope he can introduce me to him."
He paused, observing the woman's expression, and added, "I also know a little about the secrets of the primordial world. The Phoenix Ancestor perished in the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity. I imagine that the current Phoenix Clan Chief must be a rising star. I hope you will convey this message to me."
The woman looked at the phoenix feather in Chu Yang's hand with a complex expression. Her eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence, sadness, and a subtle wariness.
The three people behind her were also staring intently at Chu Yang, their eyes filled with undisguised hostility.
One of the women, in particular, had her eyebrows furrowed, as if she were ready to strike at any moment. (End of Chapter)