Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Forbidden zone of the Immortal Sect!

Void Celestial Fire Shifting Array!

Just from hearing this, even a fool could sense the gravity of this place.

Whoosh!

Another figure appeared out of thin air.

Xu Yang focused his gaze and hurriedly bowed respectfully, "Sect Leader."

The newcomer was none other than the Sect Leader of Black Fire Immortal Mountain, the Tongmin Golden Immortal.

"Sect Leader."

Dan Qi nodded slightly to the Tongmin Golden Immortal.

Tongmin Golden Immortal approached, smiling, "You are the treasured one of Black Fire Immortal Mountain. Before you set off for the Eastern Continent, we must make a final guarantee. Our sect still awaits your entry into the Upper Sect and the rewards from above."

The straightforward words did not stir the slightest dissatisfaction in Xu Yang; rather, he was curious in his heart—what was this final guarantee?

"This place lies in the void above the Immortal Sect, filled with boundless Earth Flame Black Fire."

"The Earth Flame Black Fire here is the original black fire source seed first obtained by the Immortal Sect. Having accumulated over countless years, though it has weakened, it has revived many times across the Starry Extreme Night."

"And with each generation’s mighty ones leaving their marks, this place is not only the foundation of Black Fire Immortal Mountain, but also its final safeguard."

Tongmin Golden Immortal clasped his hands behind his back, gazing upon the endless flames, and said, "The Void Celestial Fire Shifting Array set here is the pinnacle of Golden Immortal craft. Leave a wisp of your Primordial Spirit and Immortal Foundation Seal here. Even if you are in the Eastern Continent, a single spark can reach you and instantly teleport you back."

Hiss!

Xu Yang drew in a breath of cold air.

It could teleport across to the Eastern Continent?

This was simply too terrifying.

"But do not be careless. The Northern Continent cannot be compared to the Eastern Continent; it harbors countless perils and many mysterious ancient domains. Should you fall into any such place, or should a top Golden Immortal intervene, the teleportation could lose control, resulting in unforeseen accidents."

"Moreover, even at the Golden Immortal level, one may suffer injury from the impact during teleportation."

"Therefore, unless it is the most desperate circumstance, do not take this step."

Tongmin Golden Immortal warned solemnly.

Xu Yang nodded heavily.

"Go now, sever a wisp of Primordial Spirit Seal and Immortal Foundation Seal, cast them into the flames. Then a spark will enter your Primordial Spirit—you may summon it with a single thought."

As the words fell, Xu Yang’s expression grew serious, and he strode to the edge of the flames.

Separated by an invisible barrier.

The surging sea of fire seemed like a coiled dragon—majestic and domineering, emanating apocalyptic might.

Xu Yang grunted, splitting his Primordial Spirit and Immortal Foundation power, forging them into Seals, and cast them into the sea of fire.

Whoosh!

The Seals were instantly consumed by the fire, vanishing without a trace, not even stirring the slightest ripple.

Immediately after.

A black flame, about the size of a little finger, floated lightly from the sea of fire, shooting into Xu Yang’s brow like lightning.

Xu Yang trembled all over and saw within his Primordial Spirit Space a wisp of flame—silent and still, yet deeply unsettling.

In a daze, he sensed he now shared a faint thread of connection with this place.

Once finished, Dan Qi led Xu Yang back to Dan Feng, gave some final advice, and only then let Xu Yang depart.

After returning, Xu Yang was visited by his senior brother, who handed him a stack of top-tier second-grade elixirs he had prepared.

An assortment of many kinds.

Afterward, Xu Yang sat in meditation in his secluded chamber.

"With Master’s elixirs and the forbidden zone’s teleportation, even if I face the direst of traps, I can preserve my life."

"Once I break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm, my power will soon approach that of a Golden Immortal."

Arriving at the Eastern Continent, perhaps it won’t be long before I possess Golden Immortal strength.

He had already prepared to depart in a few days.

But before that, there was still one matter to settle.

Xu Yang, mind focused, entered the Minor Immortal World.

He saw Yuanmie sitting cross-legged on the ground, lifeless and still, and said with a faint smile, "How does Senior find it here?"

"Xu Yang!"

Yuanmie’s eyes snapped open, glaring in fury. "Boy, you go too far!"

Xu Yang sneered, "Does Senior not find those words laughable?"

Yuanmie immediately fell silent.

After a long time, he gritted his teeth. "What exactly do you want?"

"Submit, or die!"

The icy voice echoed through the world, making the very air chill.

Even Yuanmie felt a coldness pierce his bones.

But anger still exploded forth.

"You want this old man to yield to you?"

"Ignorant folly."

"It seems Senior still fails to see reality clearly."

"Golden Immortal? For now, you may be powerful, but I’m about to ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm. Soon I may wield Golden Immortal power. By then, Senior will be of no further use to me."

At these words, the rage in Yuanmie’s eyes flickered and extinguished.

Remembering Xu Yang’s Peak Celestial Immortal strength sent a tingle down his scalp.

Breaking through to Celestial Immortal, then rapidly drawing near to Golden Immortal power—these were no idle claims.

"I am in Black Fire Immortal Mountain now. Even if I let you out, with a single word, Senior will undoubtedly die!"

"If you can’t accept the term ’submit,’ we can change it to ’cooperate!’"

"I’m heading to the Eastern Continent for training. Until I surpass you in strength, you will obey my commands. After that, you will be set free."

Yuanmie, at the peak of Early Stage Golden Immortal—surpassing him would take but a little time.

"How can I trust you?" Yuanmie said through gritted teeth.

He had no other option left.

Trapped here, as good as a dead man.

No matter his resentment, he was helpless.

"Once I surpass you, what could you do to me? What threat would you pose? To put it bluntly, by then, you’d be nothing more than an ant before me!"

Yuanmie clenched his fists, breaking his lip, then with a sudden roar, soared skyward and smashed a fist madly into the empty void above.

BOOM!

The shockwaves slowly faded. Gasping, Yuanmie hovered in the air, "Fine, I agree."

In the next moment—

His face suddenly blanched, blood trickling from his lips, his aura instantly turning frail.

Whoosh!

A Primordial Spirit Seal shot forth, hanging in midair.

"This is my Primordial Spirit Seal. Take it."

With this seal in hand, Xu Yang could decide Yuanmie’s life and death with a single thought.

Yuanmie was decisive as well.

He knew that arguing further would only draw more ire from Xu Yang.

Otherwise, his future would only be grimmer.

Since he had no choice, he might as well submit—cooperate honestly.

"Senior is truly forthright."

Xu Yang accepted the Primordial Spirit Seal without hesitation, saying, "Soon I’ll let Senior out to recover. Stay here, and if needed, I’ll summon you."

"Since I’m now a prisoner, whatever you say, so be it," Yuanmie snorted.

"Why be so sullen, Senior? Cooperate with me, and in the future, there might be even greater opportunities." Xu Yang’s laughter resounded.

Yuanmie frowned slightly, once more recalling everything about Xu Yang.

Master Dan Qi, core disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain.

Monstrous battle power.

"By the way, I possess a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation!"

"What did you say? Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation? Impossible."

Yuanmie was thunderstruck, as if in a dream.

"Nothing’s impossible."

"Otherwise, how do you think I possess such astonishing power?"

"..."

Yuanmie instantly fell silent.

Such heaven-defying power—if he hadn’t witnessed it, he’d never believe it.

Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation?

Someone like this would be valued by Black Fire Immortal Mountain far more than Yang Yuan ever was.

He’ll surely be admitted into the Upper Sect!

Hiss!

Yuanmie drew in a deep breath. Cooperation aside—even submission no longer seemed so hard to accept.

Thoughts whirled. Abruptly, his clenched fists loosened, and he forced a flattering smile onto his face: "Young Master, your orders from now on are my command."

Through the barriers, Xu Yang noticed Yuanmie’s change and couldn’t help but praise him inwardly. Indeed, after years of cultivation as a Golden Immortal, he was resilient and adaptable, quick to shift as needed.

However, though he now held the Primordial Spirit Seal, having Yuanmie’s willing help would be even better.

"Young Master, before you depart, could you let me visit my disciple?"

"I have only this one disciple, into whom I have poured all my heart. Now I’m leaving for the Eastern Continent, not knowing when, or if, I’ll return. I also have several deadly foes—if they learn I’ve vanished, disaster may strike."

Yuanmie gazed respectfully up at the void of the heavens, eyes full of hope.