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Chapter 339: Collect the sky fire again

Under the tense gazes of the surrounding crowd, the ball of lightning fire, like an enraged giant beast, charged towards Li Mu, carrying destructive power.

Li Mu dared not underestimate it; a pair of Thunder Wings unfurled behind him for protection, and at the same time, a large amount of Five Elements Spiritual Light erupted from his body, generating Five Elements Spiritual Fire, and he unleashed the Perfection Realm Fire Control Divine Ability… In an instant, several techniques were activated, attempting to tame this Yin Yang Lightning Fire.

“Sizzle!”

With a harsh sound, the red lightning ball exploded violently within the lightning net formed by the Thunder Wings, and the rampant lightning fire instantly engulfed Li Mu completely. The temperature was so high that it seemed capable of incinerating everything, and the air itself hissed under its high heat.

Fortunately, the Thunder Wings shield and the Five Elements Spiritual Fire bought Li Mu a momentary buffer, giving him the opportunity to unleash a derivative Divine Ability of the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method—"Heavenly Fire as Furnace."

Li Mu attempted to completely control the firepower released by this Seventh-Order Heaven Fire—the Yin Yang Lightning Fire—and condense it into a Heavenly Fire Furnace.

However, how could the Yin Yang Lightning Fire allow him to succeed so easily? It struggled madly, breaking free from Li Mu's control again and again. Streaks of red lightning-fire snakes surged out from the unformed Heavenly Fire Furnace, charging towards Li Mu with the might to destroy everything.

At this moment, Li Mu was exerting all his strength, unleashing his Divine Thought power, trying his best to drag back the escaping lightning fire and re-condense it into a Heavenly Fire Furnace. He absolutely could not let the Yin Yang Lightning Fire break free; once it did, he would be engulfed by the lightning fire, ending in ashes.

The situation fell into a stalemate for a time. Li Mu and the Seventh-Order Heaven Fire—Yin Yang Lightning Fire—were locked in a tug-of-war, two surging torrents colliding with each other, stirring up endless waves.

How dare someone attempt to enslave a dignified Seventh-Order Heavenly Dao Fire? A scholar may be killed, but not humiliated! The Yin Yang Lightning Fire roared repeatedly, struggling frantically.

Li Mu ignored its struggles, immersing himself completely, using the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method to contend with and exhaust the Yin Yang Lightning Fire… He was constantly ready to use the Spirit Control Contract Seal to brand the contract soul.

Furious lightning roared, its sound shaking the heavens. The violent lightning intent was like a rampaging wild beast, endlessly releasing destructive power. High-temperature lightning fire wantonly diffused over the sea, its scorching heat instantly evaporating the seawater. Each lightning strike instantly evaporated the seawater, forming a large amount of water vapor. This water vapor spread across a hundred miles of sea, like a thick white mist, completely obscuring everyone's vision.

At this moment, everyone watching this scene widened their eyes, all stunned by what they saw.

Tianshang Honored One, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling, Chen Xuanzi, Ye Qiuming, and a host of Soul Transformation Cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, were all shocked by Li Mu's actions.

Someone attempting to tame a Lightning Tribulation during the process of Undergoing Tribulation was undoubtedly an extremely mad and arrogant act.

“What kind of fire control technique is this! He can actually subdue Yin Yang Lightning Fire!” a Soul Transformation Cultivator exclaimed, his face full of disbelief.

“This is the Heavenly Dao Fire descended from the Yin Yang Lightning Tribulation! It’s too incredible! Master Li’s methods are truly divine!” another Soul Transformation Cultivator exclaimed with deep emotion.

“Too powerful. Master Li must have used a special Artifact Refining method, attempting to tame this Heavenly Dao Fire for his Artifact Refining purposes!” Chen Xuanzi’s eyes gleamed as he speculated, his mind greatly shaken.

“There’s actually such a thing! Little Friend Li, you truly make one look at you in a new light!” Tianshang Honored One stroked his beard in praise, once again conquered by Li Mu.

“If there are no accidents, Little Friend Li has safely passed this Lightning Tribulation, right!” Celestial Venerable Kun Ling looked at the thunderclouds above, the power of the Heavenly Dao gradually dissipating, and said joyfully.

As everyone discussed, Li Mu had already successfully tamed the Seventh-Order Yin Yang Lightning Fire. This Heavenly Dao Fire, once incredibly violent and destructive, now behaved like a docile sheep in Li Mu’s hands. It transformed into a Skyfire Refining Furnace, red and silver in color, filled with a mystical aura, floating before Li Mu.

That Skyfire Refining Furnace emitted brilliant light, shooting straight into the sky, as if to illuminate the entire firmament. Red and silver light flowed on its body, rippling like water, appearing exceptionally beautiful and mysterious.

At this moment, the thick, dense thunderclouds above everyone’s heads began to gradually dissipate, as if moved by Li Mu’s perseverance and courage, unwilling to continue descending Lightning Tribulations.

As the thunderclouds dispersed, a golden dew descended from the sky. It emitted a soft glow, like a gift from the Heavenly Dao, converging towards Li Mu.

Li Mu floated in the air, looking up at the sky, his face filled with unconcealed joy. He spread his hands, as if to embrace the entire world, thoroughly enjoying the grace after the Lightning Tribulation. This was the reward from the Heavenly Dao after successfully passing the Lightning Tribulation, the best affirmation of his courage and perseverance.

The golden dew sprinkled onto Li Mu’s body, instantly merging into him, nourishing his Meridians and Divine Soul. Warm currents flowed within his body, as if to awaken every one of his cells, bestowing upon him new power and vitality.

Under the influence of this power, Li Mu felt that his cultivation had significantly improved again. His Divine Soul became more condensed, his Divine Thought range expanded several times, and his perception became sharper, as if he had merged with the entire world.

Once the thunderclouds above completely dissipated, Li Mu slowly opened his eyes. Before him were familiar faces filled with reverence, and the joyful faces of his spirit beasts.

“Congratulations, Master Li, on successfully passing the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation!” Ye Qiuming stepped forward, looking at Li Mu with joy, cupping his hands in congratulations. As he spoke, he took out a jade box from his Pregnant and presented it.

“Little Friend Li, your abilities are truly remarkable! You are indeed a Heavenly Talent!” Celestial Venerable Kun Ling praised with a smile, then skillfully slipped a storage ring into Li Mu’s arms.

“Master!” The spirit beasts looked at Li Mu, calling out in unison with joy.

“Congratulations, Little Friend Li, the Great Dao is within reach!” Tianshang Honored One looked at Li Mu with a face full of appreciation, handing him a cloth bag as congratulations.

“Thank you, Senior Tian, Senior Kun!” Li Mu felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at the treasures in his hands.

At this moment, a richly dressed old man slowly walked up to Li Mu. He held a treasure box respectfully with both hands and said, “Master Li, this is my congratulatory gift. I wish you success in passing the Lightning Tribulation!”

Li Mu accepted the treasure box and said, somewhat surprised, “Thank you for your kindness, Senior Lin. This gift is too valuable.”

Ancestor Venerable Lin smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, “Master Li, you are now a Soul Transformation Cultivator. This address should change. You can just call me Lin, or address me as Fellow Daoist.”

Li Mu nodded and said with a smile, “In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist Lin.”

At this moment, another Soul Transformation Cultivator also eagerly gathered around, handing Li Mu a brocade box with a fawning smile and saying, “Dao Friend Li, congratulations! A small token of my regard!”

With this Cultivator's action, Li Mu was quickly surrounded by people. Besides Celestial Venerable Kun Ling and a few other Void Refining Seniors, there were also many Soul Transformation Cultivators who had heard the news, numbering over twenty. They had watched from the side, witnessing how Li Mu passed the tribulation, and even more so, how he subdued the Heavenly Dao Fire.

All the Soul Transformation Cultivators clearly understood that with Li Mu’s astonishing Artifact Refining skills alone, refining seven-rank dao tools would not be a problem in the future. Now was a good opportunity to present congratulatory gifts and establish some connection, so they could seek his Artifact Refining services later.

Thus, these Soul Transformation Cultivators successively took out their heavy treasures and presented them as congratulatory gifts to Li Mu. Among these gifts were precious Materials, millennium Spirit Pills, and rare Spiritual Plants. Their eyes were filled with eagerness, hoping to leave a deep impression on Li Mu's heart.

Li Mu accepted each one with a smile, expressing his gratitude repeatedly.

“Haha! Thank you all for your kindness. In three months, I will host a gathering on Crescent Moon Island. Everyone is welcome to come and gather! I have just passed the Lightning Tribulation and need to stabilize my cultivation, so it’s inconvenient to entertain everyone now. I hope you can understand.” After accepting all the congratulatory gifts, Li Mu looked at the people present and laughed heartily.

Everyone expressed their understanding, then bid farewell to Li Mu, reluctantly departing.

Li Mu returned to Crescent Moon Island with his spirit beasts, then reactivated the island’s array, and thick mist once again obscured the island’s traces.

“I will be in seclusion for a period. Unless it’s something important, do not disturb me!”

Li Mu looked at the inexplicably excited Xue’er, Little Gold, and Qing Yue, and solemnly instructed them.

“Understood, Master! You may go into seclusion, we will guard!” The spirit beasts responded in unison, happily watching Li Mu depart.

Li Mu’s successful passage of the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation this time was quite a shock to them, and even more so, a cause for joy.

Soon, Li Mu entered the cultivation room of the four directions house, and with a flash of his figure, he entered the Painting World Treasure Mansion to begin inventorying the gains from this tribulation.

Li Mu immediately looked at his character panel.

【Character: Li Mu】

【Gender: Male】

【Lifespan: 195 / 6680】

【Spiritual Root: Five Elements Dao Body】

【Heavenly Talent: Identifying Myriad Spirits, Plant Spirit Absorption】

【Cultivation: Soul Transformation Initial Realm: 355W / 30KW】

【Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture (Heaven-Grade High Grade) Level 32: 650W / 21KW, Star Observation Method (Heaven-Grade High Grade) Level 14: 292W / 3KW, Profound Heaven Sword Formation (Earth-Grade High Grade) Level 13: Perfection, Spirit Devouring Body Nourishing Art (Earth-Grade High Grade) Level 9: Perfection, Spirit Control Contract (Earth-Grade Low Grade) Level 9: Perfection, …】

【Skills: Qingfeng Huanyu Technique (Level 9): Perfection, Sword Control Technique (Level 9): Perfection; Symbol Making Art (Level 6), Artifact Refining (Level 6), Array Formation Skill (Level 6), Alchemy (Level 6), Nine Dragons Immortal Slaughter Formation (Level 5), Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method (Level 3)…】

Minor Divine Abilities: Great Five Elements Escape Technique, Five Elements Illusionary Body, Divine Refining Spirit Melting, Heavenly Fire as Furnace, Heavenly Fire Spirit Casting, Tempering Heaven and Earth, Gathering Star Strike, Devouring Spirit Tempering Bone, Sword Heart Transformation Intent, Divine Soul Star Transformation, Gathering Star Condensing Spirit, Yin Yang Five Elements Shield, Five Elements Seal, Five Elements Creation and Destruction, Stellar Primordial Spirit, …

Free Skill Points: 21.68 billion points

Looking at the magnificent attributes on the character panel, Li Mu was overjoyed. After breaking through to the Soul Transformation Realm, his Lifespan increased by three thousand Years compared to the Nascent Soul Stage, which was more than three times that of a typical Soul Transformation Cultivator. Because he successfully passed the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, his Primordial Spirit became even stronger, gaining the ability to differentiate his Primordial Spirit. This was a hallmark of a Soul Transformation Cultivator and meant that Li Mu's plan to refine Five Elements Clones and Yin Yang Clones could finally be put on the agenda.

Even more gratifying was that during this Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, Li Mu obtained a large amount of star source, allowing the Star Cloud Contemplation Method to upgrade again, breaking through the Nebula Meditation - Gathering Spirit Chapter and upgrading to the second chapter - Star God Chapter, successfully deriving the Divine Thought Divine Ability - Stellar Primordial Spirit. His Primordial Spirit state achieved a qualitative leap, and his Divine Thought power became increasingly strong.

It was precisely by relying on this Divine Thought Divine Ability, ‘Stellar Primordial Spirit,’ that Li Mu was able to successfully pass the Yin Yang Lightning Tribulation and successfully tame the Seventh-Order Heaven Fire—Yin Yang Lightning Fire.

Having obtained the second Heaven Fire, the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method, which was stuck at Level 3, could finally be upgraded again.

Li Mu’s Divine Sense fell on the character panel, and he added points to the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method.

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1.】

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1. Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method Rank has increased to: Level 4. You have comprehended the Divine Ability: Fourth Heaven - Heavenly Fire Spirit Melting.】

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1.】

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1. Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method Rank has increased to: Level 5. You have comprehended the Divine Ability: Fifth Heaven - Heavenly Fire Spirit Nurturing.】

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1.】

【Ding, you consumed one free skill point, Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method proficiency +1. Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method Rank has increased to: Level 6. You have comprehended the Divine Ability: Sixth Heaven - Heavenly Fire Dao Condensation.】

【Ding, conditions not met, lacking Heaven Fire. Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method cannot be further upgraded.】

After expending nearly twenty million free skill points, Li Mu raised the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method to Level 6, successfully comprehending three Artifact Refining Divine Abilities of the Tempering Method.

Li Mu quickly closed his eyes, immersing his Divine Thought into the three Divine Abilities, studying their power.

The Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method gaining a Divine Ability with each level up proved the extraordinary nature of this Artifact Refining method; otherwise, it wouldn't have such formidable prerequisites, requiring three different types of Heaven Fire to Cultivate it.

The First Heaven Divine Ability of the Level 1 Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method - Heavenly Fire as Furnace, as the name suggests, controls Heaven Fire to condense into a Heaven and Earth Furnace for refining Spiritual Artifacts.

The Second Heaven Divine Ability of the Level 2 Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method - Heavenly Fire Spirit Casting, as the name suggests, during Artifact Refining, simultaneously forges the Foundation for the birth of an Artifact Spirit, with Heaven Fire casting the Artifact Spirit.

The Third Heaven Divine Ability of the Level 3 Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method - Tempering Heaven and Earth, is to integrate the Heavenly Dao Laws during Artifact Refining, causing the refined Spiritual Artifacts and Spirit Treasures to inherently possess Laws and generate Dao Seals… thereby gaining the ability to advance to higher Ranks.

In the past Years, Li Mu had gained a deep understanding and mastery of the three Artifact Refining Divine Abilities through practical Artifact Refining. Each application felt like an intimate dialogue with the Heavenly Dao Laws and the Dao of Artifact Spirits. Especially after he consumed the Nine Yin Spirit Grass and Nine Yang Spirit Grass, not only did his spirituality significantly improve, but it also made his use of the three Artifact Refining Divine Abilities more fluid.

It was precisely due to this profound comprehension that Li Mu was able to exert the three Artifact Refining Divine Abilities to their fullest, and it was also thanks to these three Divine Abilities that the success rate of refining six-tier spirit treasures was so high; each refining felt like merging with Heaven and Earth, and blending with Dao rhyme.

Now, the three new Artifact Refining Divine Abilities—Heavenly Fire Spirit Melting, Heavenly Fire Spirit Nurturing, and Heavenly Fire Dao Condensation—already involved the refining of Dao Artifacts, a Domain Li Mu had never touched, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for him.

Time flew by, and Li Mu entered a period of seclusion to absorb the gains from this major Realm Breakthrough. (End of Chapter)

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