CHAPTER 834: CHAPTER 834: REFINING THE SPIRITUAL FIRE

In the cave, Chen Nan looked at the golden flame before him, and a trace of desire surged in his heart.

For an Alchemist, possessing a Spiritual Fire is an immensely fortunate thing.

Heaven and Earth Spirit Fires are extremely rare, each type having only one in existence, scarce in number but of immense importance.

"This should be the ’Heaven-Burning Flame’, domineering and powerful. It’s a pity Liu Ping couldn’t harness its full power."

To refine a Spiritual Fire, one must rely on their willpower.

If victorious, one can control the flame.

If failed, one will become nourishment for the flame.

Obviously, Liu Ping had not refined the Heaven-Burning Flame, only sealed it to borrow its power.

It was evident this was the handiwork of Liu Ping’s grandfather, unwilling to let his grandson suffer.

Chen Nan had no such concerns, not believing he couldn’t subdue a mere Spiritual Fire.

He took a deep breath and swallowed the Heaven-Burning Flame.

The instant it entered his mouth, a burning pain arose, causing Chen Nan’s expression to change suddenly.

The terrifying temperature spread throughout his body, threatening to evaporate his blood and moisture, and white smoke emanated from him.

The pain, comparable to slow torture, pierced the soul and was unending, something an ordinary cultivator couldn’t bear.

Yet he gritted his teeth, his inner mana surging to envelop the Heaven-Burning Flame tightly.

Next, it was a battle of willpower.

A day passed, and Chen Nan’s skin was as red as a cooked crab, with white smoke wafting off him.

Another day went by, and his clothes were burnt to ashes, leaving him unclothed.

By the third day, the redness on Chen Nan’s skin gradually faded, the pain dulling and slowly subsiding.

This was a sign that the Heaven-Burning Flame was weakening.

By the fifth day, Chen Nan’s expression had completely calmed, and his skin tone returned to normal.

Within him, the Heaven-Burning Flame settled in his Dantian, signifying that Chen Nan had successfully subdued the Spiritual Fire.

Opening his eyes, Chen Nan could hardly hide his delight. Despite the initial agony, he ultimately succeeded.

He raised his finger, and with a thought, a golden flame appeared at his fingertip, even conveying a sense of intimacy.

The Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire was no longer a mere inanimate object, as it possessed spirituality, and now Chen Nan was its master.

A flick of his finger sent the golden flame onto a nearby rock.

With a boom, the rock was blasted into a large pit.

"Truly domineering."

Chen Nan was even happier. Standing up, he realized he was without clothes and hurriedly dressed.

"Time to head back."

Having been away from Qingshan Sect for so long, Chen Nan feared any unexpected events.

Moreover, with the Heaven-Burning Flame, he could even resolve the fire poison afflicting Qing Xuan.

Before Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, fire poison was merely a minor threat.

Yet, Chen Nan couldn’t act on the detoxification just yet, knowing that Liu Ping’s grandfather, Liu Shenyan, would send someone to investigate.

Moreover, Medicine Immortal Valley and Qingshan Sect would also come under scrutiny after Liu Ping’s last meeting with Qing Yao, and Chen Nan being present.

He couldn’t reveal any trace of his involvement for now, or risk bringing disaster to Medicine Immortal Valley and Qingshan Sect!

Having made up his mind, Chen Nan left the peak, heading back to Qingshan Sect.

In just a morning, Chen Nan reached the foot of Qingshan Sect, but upon looking again, the sect had completely transformed.

The originally worn-down hill now appeared misty and ethereal, carrying a certain sense of immortality.

Two disciples were on duty at the mountain gate, and upon seeing Chen Nan return, they immediately approached him.

"Senior Brother!"

Chen Nan nodded and asked with a smile, "Why are you guys guarding the gate?"

Considering Qingshan Sect only had about ten disciples, placing two to guard the gate seemed wasteful.

One disciple chuckled honestly, scratching his head, "Senior Brother, you don’t know, Ten Thousand Array Sect people re-arranged the arrays in our Qingshan Sect. We were afraid you’d get caught in the array upon your return."

With that, he took out a jade token and waved it gently behind him, and Qingshan Sect seemed to be lifting a veil, going from blurry to clear.

A large archway stood at the mountain gate, inscribed with the words "Qingshan Sect", appearing quite grand.

Chen Nan was finally able to see the scene on the mountain.

The previously dilapidated thatched huts had vanished, replaced by a cluster of buildings made of extraordinary materials.

The staircase leading up the mountain was lined with various Spirit Plants, like Spiritual Bamboo and Spirit Flowers, which, though not valuable, revitalized the mountain environment.

On the plateau mid-mountain, two large, fierce tigers lay lazily.

The disciple accompanying Chen Nan uphill explained, "Senior Brother, these two Spirit Beasts were sent by the Beast Taming Sect."

"The mountain’s buildings were constructed with Luojian Mountain’s help, using all materials they provided, and they even brought expert craftsmen for the build."

"The grand array at the foot of the mountain was arranged by Ten Thousand Array Sect. These three sects are really kind."

This disciple knew well enough that the attentiveness was due to Chen Nan, yet he couldn’t hide his excitement.

Originally, their Qingshan Sect was near collapse.

Now, at last, they possessed the semblance of an immortal cultivation sect.

Chen Nan nodded in satisfaction, not surprised, as it was a deal he made with the other three sects.

Before heading to Medicine Immortal Valley, he had already arranged with the three sects to help build Qingshan Sect, with him providing Elixir Pills as payment.

Reaching the mountaintop, Chen Nan was even more pleased.

The first thing he saw was a grand hall, not extravagantly built but simple and solid, with a plaza in front of it.

On the plaza’s left, across a small bridge, was the newly built Alchemy Room.

The plaza’s right linked to the Cultivation Technique Pavilion.

Behind the hall lay facilities for training and sparring, along with completed Spirit Medicine and Spirit Beast Gardens.

Currently empty, they were necessary.

At the very back was where the disciples resided and rested.

Overall, the current Qingshan Sect had everything it needed, not the best, but it had its framework.

With continued development and construction, it would eventually rival other sects one day.

"It seems they’ve been very earnest, so I can’t delay and should hurry to refine some Elixir Pills for them."

Chen Nan mused to himself.

The three other sects had already shown ample sincerity, and Chen Nan would not be stingy in return.