Chapter 1370: Chapter 1369: Heaven-slaying Blood River Great Array, Five Elements Lotus

The position of the sun is different every day.

It is constantly moving.

However, many people also use the sun as a primary means to determine direction.

Xu Zimei hadn’t thought of this method before.

“Are you heading to the Fire Domain?” the Taoist Array Great Emperor asked.

“That’s right,” Sage Zixia nodded.

“Recently, the Heavenly Fire Family underwent changes. The current Family Head died for unknown reasons.

Now the newly appointed Family Head manages the entire family.

But I’ve heard that the reviews on this person are not very good.

So be extra careful,” the Taoist Array Great Emperor reminded.

“How about joining us on the journey?”

Sage Zixia invited, “Anyway, this path of formations leads nowhere.

Better to come with us to the Fire Domain and witness a broader world.”

“I appreciate your kind offer, but I have no such plans,” Sage Zixia shook his head.

“I am accustomed to the quiet life in this desert.

This inn is named Heaven Wasteland, symbolizing growing old with the heavens and earth.”

“Take care,” Xu Zimei didn’t insist.

“I may not go, but I do have a formation, which might lend you some help,” the Taoist Array Great Emperor said.

With a wave of his right hand, the ground beneath suddenly began to split.

In the depths of the earth, the mystery of endless formations was evolving.

Among everyone Xu Zimei had met, this Taoist Array Great Emperor was undoubtedly the strongest in the path of formations.

Because he is calm and pure.

Unaffected by any external factors.

For thousands of years, he has been obsessed with formations, unaffected by any external factors.

Looking at the abyss-like subterranean depths.

The eyes of the Taoist Array Great Emperor suddenly shot out a golden light.

Wherever the golden light touched, it seemed like some shackles were being unlocked.

The sound of “crackling” constantly rang.

A beam of hellish light shot up from inside.

“Years ago, I left behind the Six Elements Indestructible Array, hoping to create a perfect formation.

A formation that cannot be cracked.

But later, I realized that the Heavenly Dao always offers a glimmer of life.

In this world, there really isn’t anything that can’t be solved.

Everything has its checks and balances.”

The Taoist Array Great Emperor continued, “Later, I evolved a new formation.

The Heaven-slaying Blood River Great Array.”

“This formation is a killing array, an extreme killing array.

Once activated, I’m afraid the Heavenly Dao won’t tolerate it.

So I nurtured it within the spirit vein underfoot.

Today, you coming here counts as a gift to an old friend.”

With these words from the Taoist Array Great Emperor.

A highly complex, interlocking array plate flew out from the fissure.

The very structure of this array plate was hair-raising.

Because there are tens of thousands of types of evolutions on it.

Formations can be separated or perfectly merged together.

When the array plate appeared, it emitted a phenomenon.

A phantom of the blood river hung within.

Everyone looked at the blood river, as if seeing endless slaughter, a scene with no trace of bones.

Xu Zimei accepted the array plate, sensing the powerful force within.

Smiling, he said, “I like this gift; let’s hope the Heavenly Fire Family is wise.”

He put away the array plate and bid farewell to the Taoist Array Great Emperor.

The other personally escorted the group out of the inn until Xu Zimei’s group disappeared from sight.

The Taoist Array Great Emperor returned to being an ordinary person.

As if he was just an unremarkable cook in this desert inn.

……

Following the sun forward.

The three embarked on the path to Lotus Pond Secluded Path.

At night, without the sun, they would rest.

After traveling for seven consecutive days, they finally saw a giant lotus standing tall at the horizon’s end.

Its roots deeply embedded in the earth.

The petals seemed to lift the entire firmament.

This magnificent scene was stunning to anyone seeing it for the first time.

“A single lotus from heaven and earth, the Heavenly Fire Family indeed has great creation.

To settle here,” Sage Zixia marveled with envy.

The lotus itself is a treasure.

And rare in the world.

“Such a fine Five Elements Lotus, born from heaven and earth, destroyed like this,” Xu Zimei slightly shook his head.

If looked closely, one could see the potent fire energy faintly contained within the lotus.

Some petals had already started turning red.

It’s known that the Five Elements Lotus originally had balanced elemental forces.

Mutually generative and restrictive.

However, since the Heavenly Fire Family occupied this place, because their totem is fire,

they suppressed the other four elements, letting fire run rampant.

The downside of doing so isn’t evident for now, but will become more apparent over time.

“I’ve heard this Five Elements Lotus has gained awareness.

It has cultivated for countless years.

Along with the Heavenly Fire Family’s worship over the years, if we extinguish the Heavenly Fire Family,

the Five Elements Lotus might intervene,” Sage Zixia said.

“That would make things easier.

If the Five Elements Lotus were cultivating normally, I would be cautious.

But unfortunately, they’ve forced its growth.

If it dares to intervene, I’ll uproot it,” Xu Zimei snorted coldly.

The trio walked toward the Five Elements Lotus.

At a distance, it doesn’t seem significant, but the closer they got, the more they felt its immense size.

Truly, its towering leaves reached the high azure clouds.

At the base of the Five Elements Lotus, there were several small portals.

These led to the Lotus Pond Secluded Path.

……

“Master Yang, going to gather fire scorpions again?”

“Yes, this season is the perfect time for fire scorpions to nest.

Gathering them can make money.”

“Then make sure to come back early tonight, the Heavenly Fire Family has booked the entire Lotus Pond Secluded Path today.

All expenses are free for everyone.”

“Absolutely, today’s visit from the Blazing Flame Grand Envoy, brings unprecedented attention to our Lotus Pond Secluded Path.”

“It’s a ten-year occurrence, why are they coming early this time?

Is it really due to the Family Head’s death, hiding some truth?”

Around the Lotus Pond Secluded Path, residents were discussing.

This Lotus Pond Secluded Path is isolated from the world.

People here have a slow and leisurely pace of life.

Occasionally, some gossip circulates.

Because they can’t access news from the outside world.

“Blazing Flame Grand Envoy,” Xu Zimei murmured.

“I’ve heard they’ve been sent from the Blazing Flame Realm.

Responsible for assessing and inspecting the Heavenly Fire Family.

If the assessment fails, they will directly remove the Heavenly Fire Family, letting others guard this entrance,” Bright Moon Fairy said.

“Let’s go, check it out,” Xu Zimei said.

The three entered the Lotus Pond Secluded Path.

Upon entry, they could feel the dense fire-attributed spiritual energy.

The surrounding temperature was like that of a steamy furnace.

However, the residents here seemed accustomed to it.

Bright Moon Fairy, whose principle is ice, naturally disliked such sweltering heat.

In no time, a layer of sweat formed on her fair skin.

The entire Lotus Pond Secluded Path was bustling.

Sage Zixia said, “Except for those heading to the Blazing Flame Realm, almost no one comes to the Lotus Pond Secluded Path.”

Due to the scarcity of outsiders here, there are very few inns.