Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1392 - 552: Taiyin True Fire (Part 2)

The silver-white glow quickly condensed into a ball of flame.

Silver-white like frost, cold like ice, burning with not a sound — this is the Taiyin True Fire!

“Is this the Taiyin True Flame Technique?”

“Though this female cultivator is young, judging by her fire control skills, she must be a key disciple nurtured by the Yuehua Sect.”

“Why is she participating in the Feiyun Conference this time? What is Yuehua Sect thinking?”

“Haha, what else could they be thinking? Trying to overthrow the Myriad Images Sect? Don’t make me laugh.”

The spectators were far away, constantly exchanging words.

While Ning Zhuo and a group were quite close and upon seeing the flame in Mu Yuehua’s palm, were first puzzled, then immediately astounded.

“Isn’t this temporary flame created by consuming special mana and casting special spells?”

“Definitely not. This is Taiyin True Fire.”

“Mu Yuehua actually holds a Fire Seed in her hands?!”

Everyone was extremely shocked.

The difference between the two is too significant.

The cultivation technique of the Yuehua Sect enables the cultivation of Taiyin Magical Power, which when consumed in tandem with spells from the technique, allows cultivators to temporarily summon spells with the qualities of Taiyin True Fire, useful in alchemy and artifact refining.

But the Fire Seed is different.

Any cultivator who acquires a Fire Seed can use it without needing to cultivate Taiyin Magical Power or associated fire techniques themselves.

And with this Fire Seed in Mu Yuehua’s hands, it surely empowers her significantly!

Ning Zhuo was amazed. He deeply understood the value of Fire Seeds, having once obtained a Wood Fire, which was consumed in battle. Each time he recalled this, a subtle pain and regret lingered.

Yet before him, this Foundation Establishment female cultivator held a Fire Seed, and it was Taiyin True Fire.

This Fire Seed’s worth far exceeds the Wood Fire Ning Zhuo had acquired.

Even Wang Yu was surprised.

This Danxia Peak Peak Master had been observing this trial from behind the scenes. Through the array, he had seen the Taiyin True Fire displayed by Mu Yuehua in the previous rounds.

That was spell-fire summoned by mana and spell techniques, imitating a Fire Seed.

But now, Mu Yuehua was directly using a genuine Taiyin True Fire!

Among the Moonlight Sect cultivators hiding in the crowd, one’s expression changed at this moment.

The cultivation technique he practiced was also one of the main paths of the Yuehua Sect. Being familiar with Taiyin True Fire, he immediately recognized the difference.

“Taiyin True Fire!”

“Mu Yuehua actually holds such a Fire Seed.”

“Damn it, is this sect’s asset? Did she secretly bring it out?”

Within the Yuehua Sect, there were indeed three Fire Seeds. But only one was Taiyin True Fire, the other two were similar items. Ordinarily, to use one, strict approval processes were required, and even so, acquiring the genuine Taiyin True Fire was not guaranteed.

But now, Mu Yuehua had one in her hand!

The Yuehua Sect cultivator confirmed and stared intently. After a few breaths, even his gaze turned slightly red.

“This should not be the sect’s one.”

“The appearance of that Fire Seed is somewhat different from this one.”

“Mu Yuehua’s Fire Seed is evidently much smaller compared to the one in the sect.”

Fire Seeds also require cultivation. The Yuehua Sect, with its resources, takes great care and cherishes the Taiyin True Fire, fostering its growth naturally.

Comparatively, Mu Yuehua’s Fire Seed is much weaker.

“Yet even very young, it is still Taiyin True Fire.”

“This must be the opportunity of this young lady. No wonder her cultivation in the Taiyin True Flame Technique progresses rapidly, having genuine Taiyin True Fire for constant reference. She hides it well!”

“Damn, if she remains in the Yuehua Sect, won’t this Fire Seed potentially become sect’s property one day?”

With this thought, the Yuehua Sect cultivator felt even more covetous.

Mu Yuehua allowed her divine sense to permeate into the Fire Seed. The silver-white flame bloomed pristinely like an epiphyllum, cold despite being fire.

Mu Yuehua watched the pink light pillar, growing increasingly tense.

For the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit remained still.

She involuntarily intensified mana infusion.

Her Taiyin Magical Power and Taiyin True Fire were highly compatible. The silver-white flame grew brighter and more intense. Amidst its quiet burn, from the slightly distorted air above the flame, the faint form of a moon gradually appeared.

The moon silhouette emitted moonlight, bathing its surroundings, dyeing much of the Void Eaves Courtyard in silver-white.

The pink flowing light on the light pillar surface quivered as if a breeze rippled over a lake, producing nearly imperceptible ripples.

Then, the ripples grew, gradually undulating.

This strange phenomenon immediately incited a wave of exclamations.

Many spectators widened their eyes, wondering if the victor of this trial had already been determined.

Qin Ke, Gu Lianjie, and the main team’s cultivators were particularly anxious, frantically praying in their hearts.

Ultimately, the pink light ripples ceased their undulation, the light pillar quickly dimmed, returning to its original state.

The host cultivator timely announced: “Second contestant has finished, please step down. If no one reaches this level afterward, the victor shall be Daoist Mu Yuehua.”

“Is this all I can accomplish?” Mu Yuehua pressed her lips and reluctantly withdrew.

Unaware, she had not met the requirement at all. Though Taiyin True Fire and Nanming Vermilion Bird Fire share astrological properties, they hadn’t drawn the Vermilion Bird Artifact Spirit’s slightest attention.

The reason the pink light pillar reacted was simply the Danxia Peak Peak Master Wang Yu covertly adjusting it.

Wang Yu’s attention lingered on Mu Yuehua: “This girl is excellent, truly excellent. Bringing her to my Danxia Peak would be a win-win for both her and us.”

Wang Yu greatly valued talent, his emotions surged.

The rules of the third round, the semi-open array space, were all intentional methods he used to demonstrate fairness.

He continued manipulating from behind the scenes, keeping the Xingyun Trial firmly under control. Even if the Nanming Fire Furnace couldn’t be retained, he intended to compensate and potentially profit even more from the participants!

Even with the draw involving the Purple Sandalwood Box and Jade Chou, he could manipulate subtly.

“But this round, I haven’t intervened.”

“Thus, to some extent, the order embodies each cultivator’s lifespan strength.”

“Those ranked in the top ten are worth focused, long-term attention.”

Mu Yuehua returned to the crowd, still standing at the edge, with a calm exterior.

Then the host cultivator called, “Predecessor Chunyangzi, please come forward.”

Chunyangzi, being the Nascent Soul and also a sect leader, should naturally be addressed with respect.

“No problem at all.” Chunyangzi smiled slightly and walked up gracefully.

The Red Robe Guest, not getting along with him, coldly snorted in disdain.

Chunyangzi displayed no innate talent nor brought forth any flame, instead taking a cushion and seated himself cross-legged.

Then, he began reciting scriptures.

Not with his mouth, but with divine sense.

The ’Pure Yang Pill Scripture’!

This was the fundamental classic he’d cultivated for nearly a thousand years, the foundation of his Dao, his complete understanding of fire, alchemy, and all things under heaven and earth. The scripture contains three thousand words, each one is the painstaking creation of the Pure Yang Palace’s successive ancestors.

His divine sense transformed into countless golden flecks, pinpointing into the pink light pillar.

The central light pillar thus reacted, producing pink ripples like a breeze on a lake.

Mu Yuehua’s expression was calm but inwardly she tensed.

Others murmured, “There’s a response!”

However, as Chunyangzi continued the scripture recitation, it merely rippled the pink light pillar on par with Mu Yuehua’s results, only slightly exceeding at most.

The host cultivator declared he and Mu Yuehua to be equal.

Chunyangzi stood up, retaining his composure fitting a sect leader despite inward reluctance, returning to the crowd.

The host cultivator then announced the fourth contestant Shen Hongyao’s name.

Shen Hongyao had been eager, and upon hearing promptly stepped forward, emerging from the crowd.

The cultivator behind her transmitted thoughts with divine sense: “Hongyao (Steward Shen/Lord Steward), strive for success!”

Shen Hongyao’s eyes gleamed: “If I win this time, will I be able to edge out Jiang Ping and become the Vice Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall?”