Xi Hezi wasn't surprised by Yuan Ming's decision and nodded, "Alright, I'll help you complete it as soon as possible, but I don't recommend cultivating this sword as your Innate Spiritual Treasure. The Innate Spiritual Treasure involves a lot and isn't necessarily better because it's stronger."

"How so?" Yuan Ming was just about to express his gratitude when he couldn't help but ask after hearing this.

"If it's a regular Dharma manifestation Cultivator, it'd be one thing. But I see your cultivation is aiming to break through to the Mahayana Realm, so you should choose an Innate Spiritual Treasure that suits you," Xi Hezi said.

"Is the Innate Spiritual Treasure related to advancing to the Mahayana Realm?" Yuan Ming looked at Xi Hezi.

"Of course, and it's very much related. You should know that advancing to the Mahayana Realm requires comprehending the Five Elements True Intent, right? The relatively easiest and most feasible way to comprehend the True Meaning of Dao is by leveraging your Innate Spiritual Treasure. Once the Spiritual Treasure advances to the Great Perfection Realm, it will naturally birth a trace of the True Meaning of Dao Treasure. Actually, the True Meaning of Dao Treasure and the True Meaning of Dao for you cultivators are essentially the same; both are insights into the Dao of Heaven and Earth. One is nurtured by the Dao Treasure, and the other is realized through your cultivation. By leveraging this trace of the True Meaning of Dao Treasure from your Innate Spiritual Treasure, cultivators have a significant chance of comprehending their own True Meaning of Dao, laying a solid foundation for advancing to the Mahayana," Xi Hezi continued eloquently.

Hearing this, Yuan Ming deepened his somewhat hazy understanding of the True Meaning of Dao a bit more, and most importantly, he completely understood the importance of the Innate Spiritual Treasure.

"The imitation Great Freedom Sky Demon Sword we're replicating is unlikely to develop the True Meaning of Dao Treasure. Even if it were to miraculously emerge, it won't have the Five Elements Attribute and won't aid your advancement to the Mahayana. It's better to face short-term pain than long-term pain; you should change your Innate Spiritual Treasure early. Look, I have a few great Spiritual Treasures here for your reference," Xi Hezi, perhaps enjoying teaching, lifted a hand.

Three beams of red light shot into Yuan Ming's Sea of Consciousness; they were the refining methods for three types of Five Elements Spiritual Treasures.

The first Spiritual Treasure is called the "Heavenly Gang Five Elements Sword," a set of five Spirit Swords that can form the Heavenly Gang Five Elements Sword Formation, possessing power that can be considered world-shaking.

The second is the "Five Elements Treasure Light Fan," also an attack Spiritual Treasure. It can release attacks of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth types, which can amplify each other through the interaction of the Five Elements, making its power, to some extent, surpass that of the Heavenly Gang Five Elements Sword Formation.

The third Spiritual Treasure is the most magical, named "Five-Colored Divine Light." When cultivated to mastery, it can restrain all Five Elements attacks, but its primary material is extremely rare, requiring tail feathers from the Ancient Strange Beast, the Five-Colored Peacock.

Yuan Ming couldn't help but glance at Xi Hezi. The refining method of each of these three Spiritual Treasures would be considered invaluable outside, yet Xi Hezi just handed them over?

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xi Hezi, for your guidance, but this matter is of great importance, and I need to think it over," he solemnly thanked.

"Well, take your time to consider. I'll first help you sort out the Yin Qi within the Soul Destroying Sword, and I'll also handle the runes inside. As for that sword fragment, since we're imitating the Great Freedom Sky Demon Sword, no need to touch it," Xi Hezi said.

"How do you plan to handle the runes of the Soul Destroying Sword?" Yuan Ming curiously asked.

"Consider it your luck; my master was once very interested in the Great Freedom Sky Demon Sword and collected information about it from everywhere. Although not as lucky as you to acquire even a single sword fragment, I did find two runes for the Great Freedom Sky Demon Sword. Now I will engrave these two runes into your Soul Destroying Sword and remove the others. Refining a Spiritual Treasure requires the right combination; those low-level runes would only be a hindrance," Xi Hezi explained.

Yuan Ming was overjoyed to hear this. He thanked Xi Hezi again and handed over a storage bag: "These are some Nine Nether Iron I've recently acquired; they should help with refining treasure."

"You've prepared well. Reforging the Soul Destroying Sword indeed requires this material," Xi Hezi accepted it.

Yuan Ming waved to bring Xi Hezi's clone into the Shura Palace before continuing his journey.

"Do you trust this Xi Hezi so much that you even handed over your Innate Spiritual Treasure?" Kong's voice suddenly echoed in his Sea of Consciousness.

"Senior Kong, I thought you had fallen asleep, but you were listening in all along," Yuan Ming's gaze shifted, and he couldn't help but smile.

"I'm the Artifact Spirit of the Stealing Heaven Tripod, not the Refining Treasure Cauldron's Artifact Spirit, so it's normal that I'm not skilled in Artifact Refining. What are you smiling about?" Kong said, a bit annoyed.

"I wouldn't dare, I just suddenly thought of something happy," Yuan Ming quickly stifled his smile and said.

"What happy thought?" Kong coldly asked.

"In the mortal realm inside the Shura Palace, the people live peacefully, with many children being born recently, the population increasing, and believers growing. As the Nether Moon God, I'm naturally pleased," Yuan Ming explained earnestly.

Kong snorted, "Although Xi Hezi isn't entirely wrong, you don't have to rely on your Innate Spiritual Treasure to comprehend the True Meaning of Dao."

"Then how should I comprehend it? It's not that I'm being humble, but my talent in magic cultivation isn't that high, and I had to rely on Ju Mang Spirit Technique to compensate for my spirit root deficiencies. Comprehending Divine Power Secret Techniques was all thanks to the Stealing Heaven Tripod... Senior, you mean I can continue to rely on the possessing divine power of the Stealing Heaven Tripod to comprehend the True Meaning of Dao?" Yuan Ming said, realizing Kong's intention midway.

"Indeed, the divine power of the Stealing Heaven Tripod is beyond your expectations, don't underestimate it," Kong said.

"I see, I understand now." A thought stirred in Yuan Ming's heart as he said with some insight.

"Additionally, aside from the Stealing Heaven Tripod, you can comprehend the Dao Seal and grasp the true meaning of Dao. Of course, what I'm referring to is not the usual Dao Seal formed by Divine Skills, ordinary Dao Seals at most connect some Power of Dao. To truly comprehend the true meaning of Dao from them is basically impossible. You should look for something exquisite, it would be best to find the Divine Skill listed on the Creation Heaven List."

Yuan Ming's expression changed slightly.

He naturally had heard of the reputation of the Creation Heaven List, a miraculous list held by the Heavenly Saint Academy, Taixuan Sect, and Bright Moon Palace, three giant sects. It recorded many exquisite Divine Skills and secret techniques, said to include a thousand kinds, each possessing boundless power.

Furthermore, the list is also said to have some sensing ability of the heavens and earth, automatically detecting newly born Divine Skills within the Chuyun Realm and including them on the list, very miraculous.

"Thank you, Senior Kong, for the guidance." Yuan Ming expressed his gratitude solemnly.

Seeing Yuan Ming like this, Kong seemed finally satisfied, saying no more.

"Senior Kong, I want to search for Abyss Nether Stone next, which direction should I go?" Yuan Ming was afraid Kong would fall silent again, hastily stopping the other.

"Just continue along the direction of the Spirit Vein's flow, you'll naturally find it." Kong replied coolly.

Yuan Ming furrowed his brow secretly. He had decided not to get involved in the changes here, yet unexpectedly he still had to go.

"Senior, do you know what happened in the southwest direction? Is it because of the Three Realms Flying Boat?" Yuan Ming asked after some thought.

"Why ask so much? If you want to know, go and see for yourself." Kong said with a smile.

Yuan Ming frowned, wanting to ask more, but Kong seemed to know his thoughts, speaking first: "Controlling the Bright Soul Fire just now exhausted me significantly. I'll need to rest for a while and can't assist you further. I bestow upon you a Stealing Heaven Talisman to deal with the Great Sun Glaze Flame. As for other matters, consider them yourself."

After saying this, Kong's voice soon fell silent.

Yuan Ming, feeling helpless, could only change direction and continue flying towards the southwest, following the Spirit Vein's flow.

Uncertain of how long he flew, he gradually left the mountain where Xihe Palace was located, arriving at a crimson plain.

The Fire Spiritual Power here was very thin, yet the Fire Beasts along the way gradually increased. However, for Yuan Ming now, dealing with them required no action. He could simply collide physically, and the Fire Beasts blocking his path would burst into Blood Mist with a 'boom,' the Power of the Sun contained within them merging into Yuan Ming's body.

Yet, the Power of the Sun within these Fire Beasts had become negligible, Yuan Ming was too lazy to slaughter them one by one, immersing himself in flight, his speed increasing ever faster.

Half a day later, Yuan Ming suddenly stopped his tunneling light, looking to the left front.

After condensing Dao Seal with Eyes of Golden Flame, not only did close-range detection ability skyrocket, but the range of his vision greatly expanded.

Twenty or thirty miles away, four beams of tunneling light were flying urgently, belonging to the Flame Wolf King and his three Level 5 clansmen.

Yuan Ming thought for a moment, his muscles wriggling, transforming back into the appearance of Wan Tianren. Previously advancing the Undying Body, naturally, he couldn't maintain the transformed appearance. Now, he accelerated to catch up quickly, blocking the four demons ahead.

"Wan Tianren! You're not dead?" Seeing Yuan Ming, Flame Wolf King was taken aback.

"Ha, your Empress is quite the schemer, but she underestimated my methods. The mere Great Sun Glaze Flame couldn't harm me." Yuan Ming sneered coldly.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, apologies, Her Majesty the Empress's prior actions were aimed only at Sima Changqin and not meant to involve you..." Flame Wolf King looked at Yuan Ming, surprised, then smiled awkwardly.

"Does Flame Wolf King consider me a child of three? If your Ten Thousand Demon Country truly wanted to deal only with Sima Changqin, why did you not open Xihe Palace and release me after he escaped?" Yuan Ming's expression was icy, his face becoming more grim.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, past matters were all by Her Majesty the Empress's direction, truly unrelated to me. We have no animosity between us. If Fellow Daoist Wan insists on a fight to vent frustration, I'll accompany you for a few moves. Please don't trouble my three subordinates." Flame Wolf King sighed, assuming a fighting posture.

Yuan Ming's eyes flashed coldly, but suddenly dispersed, his expression returning to tranquility: "Rest assured, you're just a Demon King. Should I seek revenge, I will look for Wu Yu. This time I came to inquire what happened after I was confined in Xihe Palace. Why did the temperature in the canyon suddenly drop, and all flames vanish? Why did you all flee swiftly?"

"The flames in the canyon suddenly vanished? I don't know about that. When we left, those flames were still there." Flame Wolf King's face showed surprise, apparently not pretending.

"Why did you all suddenly leave?" Yuan Ming asked.