The atmosphere of joy did not last long, because due to the great battle, the earth and mountains cracked, volcanoes erupted, and magma flowed, with the scorching firelight illuminating the entire sky. The originally lush forest was burned to charcoal, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of burnt wood and Devilish Qi.
In the center of the battlefield, a huge pit came into view, a trace left by the Immortal Devil God Avatar during its battle. Around the pit, cracks spread like a spider web, and the ground seemed to be torn open, revealing the lava below.
Magma gushing from the volcanoes flowed along the cracks, forming fiery red rivers that divided the battlefield into fragmented pieces of land. Wherever the magma passed, everything was melted; whether rock or tree, all turned to ash.
In the sky, dark clouds gathered, thunder and lightning flashed, and the world trembled. Streaks of lightning struck down, illuminating the rivers of magma and the faces of the Cultivators.
“The Five Elements Grand Formation was difficult to maintain just now, so I had no choice but to borrow the power of the Extreme Fire Seal. This Seal was already damaged, and now it is on the verge of collapse,” Li Mu’s voice was low and serious. He gazed at the continuously gushing magma and the dark clouds in the sky above the Sealed Land, his brows tightly furrowed.
Sword Master Feng nodded, his expression equally solemn. He said gravely, “The Extreme Fire Seal was an important power used in ancient times to Seal the Demon Abyss Channel. Now that the Seal is loose, the Demon Abyss forces will likely pour into our world continuously. When that happens, it will be another catastrophe!”
Sword Master Chen added, “Not only that, although the Immortal Devil God Avatar was destroyed, we have not yet fully grasped the strength of his true body. If he attacks again, we might not be able to resist him.”
Upon hearing this, all the Cultivators showed worried expressions. Although this great battle resulted in victory, the crisis they faced became even more severe.
“Elder Li, do you have a way to repair this Seal Grand Formation?”
“Yes! This Seal concerns the passage between the two realms, Great Master Li, your Formation Dao is unparalleled, do you have a countermeasure?”
Sword Master Feng, the Vice Sect Master of Taiyi Sect, and a group of Cultivators all looked at Li Mu, their expressions tinged with nervousness and anticipation.
Although Li Mu only had a Soul Transformation Middle Stage cultivation, his abilities in the Dao of Formation and the Dao of Artifact Refining were evident to all. If he had not refined the Five Elements Array Instrument and led the Five Elements Grand Formation to aid them against the Immortal Devil God in this battle, they certainly would not have achieved victory so easily.
Li Mu gazed at the continuously surging magma and the terrifying Fire Qi, his Divine Sense probing deep into the Extreme Fire Seal. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the attributes of the Grand Formation clearly appeared.
【Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky (Sub-Array)】
【Grade: Eighth-Order Saint-tier Formation.】
【Characteristics: Draws Fire and Gathers Yang, Extreme Fire Burns the Sky, Fire Flame Power, Unrivaled Heat, Burns the Sky and Destroys the Earth.】
【Status: Gathers the Spirit Fire of Heaven and Earth, a sub-array of the Ninth-Order Divine Formation - Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. The outer array Restriction is missing, and fire power is leaking.】
【Utilizing the source of Earth Vein Divine Fire, it gathers the power of extreme fire and the heat of earth flame to form the Eighth-Order Formation - Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky. Together with six other sub-arrays, it collectively constructs the Ninth-Order Divine Formation - Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. This Formation gathers vast extreme fire and intense heat, capable of burning everything and sealing off other domains. After tens of thousands of Years of tempering, the array's power is leaking, but the power of extreme fire remains unyieldingly hot.】
Just as Li Mu was examining the Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky, all the Cultivators looked at him, expecting him to provide a method for repair.
Li Mu's brows furrowed. After a moment of thought, he slowly began, “Everyone, this Formation is called the Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky. It, along with the Earth Fiend Gathering Yin Formation, the Heavenly Gang Gathering Yang Formation, the Profound Water Spirit Formation, the Azure Wood Vast Origin Formation… seven great Formations, collectively form the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. Its importance cannot be overstated. This Formation was previously damaged, leaking fire power, which led to the appearance of a channel crack in the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, allowing the Demon Abyss forces to invade this realm. Now, this Formation is wounded upon wound. If it is not repaired, it will eventually cause the entire Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation to collapse, and the Demon Abyss and Spirit Realm channels will be completely opened. The consequences then would be unimaginable.”
Li Mu’s tone was heavy; every word, every sentence of his, struck a chord in the hearts of the Cultivators.
“Elder Li, whatever you need, just say the word!” Sword Master Feng’s expression sharpened, and he declared solemnly.
“To repair this Formation is not the work of a single day, nor the effort of one person,” Li Mu nodded, then continued, “The primary task for repairing this Formation is to stabilize the outer array Restriction to prevent further leakage of fire power. We also need to find a large amount of Extreme Fire Essence to restore the Grand Formation’s power.”
He paused, then Li Mu continued, “I will personally go to the core area of the Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky to re-dredge the source and find a way to stabilize the core Seal. At the same time, I need all of you to disperse around the Grand Formation to guide the fire power and help me repair the Restriction.”
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, the Cultivators all expressed their agreement and support, knowing that this repair work concerned the safety of the two realms and could not tolerate the slightest carelessness or oversight.
“Elder Li, we are willing to lend you a hand!”
“Taiyi Sect Disciples, ready for deployment at any time!”
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Other Sects also expressed their stance, stating that they would each dispatch elite Disciples to assist Li Mu in repairing the Seal Grand Formation.
Soon, under Li Mu’s command, the Cultivators began to act in an orderly fashion. They dispersed around the Grand Formation, and according to Li Mu’s instructions, began to guide the fire power and repair the Restriction.
When Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen escorted Li Mu into the core area of the Extreme Fire Formation, they were deeply shocked by the sight before them.
The surroundings were enveloped in a scorching red light, as if they were in a palace of flames, and the massive Formation diagram of the Earth Vein Divine Fire Seal Grand Formation was clearly presented before their eyes.
“This is Earth Vein Divine Fire!” Sword Master Chen gazed at the quietly burning crimson flame ahead, which emitted a heart-palpitating, scorching energy.
Earth Vein Divine Fire is one of the rarest and most precious flames in the world. It is born deep within the Earth Veins, gathering the heat energy from the Earth’s core, and go through countless Years of tempering and condensation, it forms an incredibly hot and infinitely powerful flame.
The power of Earth Vein Divine Fire is extremely formidable; not only can it burn everything, even the hardest star cores would instantly melt before it. However, besides its destructive power, Earth Vein Divine Fire also contains a mysterious power that can help Cultivators temper their Physical Body and enhance their cultivation.
For fire-attribute Cultivators, Earth Vein Divine Fire is an even more invaluable treasure. It can quickly nourish and strengthen a Cultivator’s cultivation. Whether it is magical power, Physical Body, or Soul, all can be greatly enhanced under the illumination of Earth Vein Divine Fire.
Even more miraculous, Earth Vein Divine Fire also contains a special Law power of fire. This Law power allows fire-attribute Cultivators to delve deeper into the Fire Dao Principles and grasp the true essence of fire.
At this moment, the Earth Vein Divine Fire floating in the center of the Seal Grand Formation was not stable. The flames surged violently, like an enraged giant beast, unleashing terrifying fire power, attempting to break through the Seal Grand Formation that bound it and gain freedom.
The heat emitted by the surging flames was even more terrifying; even space itself distorted and trembled under its high temperature. The surrounding air was evaporated by the high temperature, forming a vast white mist, making the originally clear flames appear hazy and mysterious.
Around the Earth Vein Divine Fire, streaks of Dragon spirits of fire roamed, baring their fangs and claws, filled with malice towards Li Mu, Sword Master Feng, and Sword Master Chen who had intruded into the Grand Formation.
In the terrifying world of fire, Li Mu, under the protection of Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, stabilized his mind and focused on the surging Earth Vein Divine Fire. He knew that only by finding the root of the problem could he fundamentally stabilize this violent Divine Fire.
Only then could he continue to repair the Grand Formation.
Li Mu took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and spread his Divine Sense, attempting to delve into the flames to explore the root of their instability. His Divine Sense gradually merged with the flames, as if becoming a part of them, feeling every subtle change in the flames.
In Li Mu’s Divine Thought perception, there seemed to be a black crack beneath the Grand Formation, constantly devouring the energy of the flames, causing the Earth Vein Divine Fire to become violent, attempting to break through the Sealed Land. He understood that this was the root cause of the Earth Vein Divine Fire’s instability.
Li Mu looked at the Divine Fire and the dozen or so violent Dragon spirits of fire. Under his Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the Earth Vein Divine Fire and the few Dragon spirits of fire guarding it, their attributes were presented one by one before Li Mu.
【Earth Vein Divine Fire】
【Grade: Ninth-Order Divine Fire】
【Characteristics: Root of Fire, Divine Fire Refines Soul, Law Deeply Hidden, Utmost Hot and Fierce, Fire Contains Myriad Flames.】
【Status: Divine Fire Spirit has been silent for ten thousand Years.】
【Earth Vein Divine Fire, a Ninth-Order Divine Fire, a cluster of Divine Fire refined from the Fire Dao Principles. Its flames burn fiercely, releasing a scorching red light, containing endless Fire Dao intent. Originating from the root of fire, it reflects the true essence of fire in heaven and earth, burning away distracting thoughts, tempering the Physical Body, enhancing fire spirit Aptitude, strengthening the power of fire-attribute Spells, and condensing the power of Fire Dao Principles.】
【Earth Vein Heavenly Fire】
【Grade: Seventh-Order Heaven Fire】
【Characteristics: Earth Vein Power, Dragon Spirit of Fire, Unrivaled Heat, Lava Melts Gold, Earth Vein Dao Principles.】
【Status: Seal is loose, fire is difficult to suppress, restless, eager to break free and display its true power.】
【Seventh-Order Earth Vein Fire, after ten thousand Years, absorbing the essence from deep within the Earth Veins and integrating with Earth Vein Dao Principles, has given birth to Earth Vein Heavenly Fire, which is the essence of Earth’s fire. Its flames are incomparably hot, capable of breaking rock and melting gold, burning away all obstacles. Earth Vein Heavenly Fire contains the power of Earth Vein Dao Principles, allowing it to sense the Earth’s pulsations and connect with the Earth Veins, possessing infinite power. It can not only burn all things but also assist Cultivators in comprehending the Earth Vein Fire Dao and tempering the fire body.】
“Two Sword Masters, due to the channel crack in the Grand Formation and the leakage of fire power, the Divine Fire is unstable, and the fire spirit shows signs of awakening,” Li Mu briefly explained to Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen. Then, he took a deep breath and began to cast Spells to repair the Grand Formation.
Li Mu formed hand Seals, casting the Time-Space Wheel Sutra. Streaks of spiritual energy, like fine threads, overflowed from his fingertips, slowly merging into the channel crack, isolating the cause of the Divine Fire leakage. At the same time, he mobilized the power of the Seal Grand Formation, injecting his Divine Sense and spiritual energy. The Seal Grand Formation began to slowly operate, and complex array patterns lit up one by one.
At this moment, the Dragon spirits of fire seemed to sense Li Mu’s intention. They began to stir restlessly, speeding up their movements. With their dragon bodies, they bared their fangs and claws, attempting to break through the Seal and attack Li Mu.
However, Li Mu remained unmoved. These Dragon spirits of fire were merely guardians of the Earth Vein Divine Fire. As long as he could stabilize the Earth Vein Divine Fire, these Dragon spirits of fire would naturally calm down. As long as he could block the leaking power, the power of the Seal Grand Formation would surely prevent the Earth Vein Divine Fire spirit from awakening and allow it to continue its slumber.
Time passed by minute by minute. Beads of sweat began to seep from Li Mu’s forehead. He fully concentrated on controlling his spiritual energy, making fine adjustments to the Great Array of Extreme Fire Burning the Sky, compensating for what the Grand Formation had lost.
One day, two days… three months passed in a flash.
Under Li Mu’s control,
the Earth Vein Divine Fire in the center of the Grand Formation gradually stabilized. The originally restless Dragon spirits of fire also seemed to sense the changes in the Grand Formation; their movement speed began to slow down, and the roaring of the flames gradually subsided.
Li Mu continued to circulate his spiritual energy, constantly repairing every minute detail in the Grand Formation, ensuring that all array patterns could operate perfectly, restoring it to its original state.
As the Grand Formation gradually stabilized, the flames of the Earth Vein Divine Fire also became increasingly steady. Crimson firelight danced within the Formation, emitting a scorching and mysterious aura. One could feel that the powerful force from the Earth Vein Divine Fire was gradually being sealed back into its original place, and the signs of terrifying fire power leakage gradually receded.
However, at this very moment, a Dragon spirit of fire suddenly burst out of the fire Formation, letting out a deafening roar, and charged fiercely towards Li Mu, seemingly wanting to stop him from continuing to repair the Grand Formation.
Seeing this, Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen were about to intervene, but Li Mu immediately transmitted a thought to dissuade them.
Li Mu was already prepared. The spiritual energy in his hand erupted fiercely, grabbing towards the Dragon spirit of fire. In an instant, he firmly bound the Dragon spirit of fire in mid-air. The Dragon spirit of fire struggled, letting out angry roars, but its power seemed so weak before Li Mu.
Li Mu took a deep breath, formed hand Seals, and cast the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method, intending to refine it. The Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method just happened to be missing a Heaven Fire, and this Earth Vein Heavenly Fire perfectly filled that void.
Li Mu was fully concentrated, performing the refining Spell to its utmost. The flames on the Dragon spirit of fire gradually softened, and its roars slowly subsided. At the same time, its body began to shrink, finally transforming into a scorching fire seed, suspended in Li Mu’s palm.
Li Mu gently blew, and the fire seed merged into his body, taking this cluster of Earth Vein Heavenly Fire into his body.
“Elder Li! Is doing this okay?!” Sword Master Feng asked, concerned, as he watched Li Mu refine the Earth Vein Heavenly Fire.
“Sword Master, rest assured. This fire is a newly born Heaven Fire spirit, and it conflicts with this Formation. I must take it away to proceed with the subsequent repairs,” Li Mu replied with a slight smile, his voice calm.
“So that’s how it is, Elder Li is truly meticulous,” Sword Master Feng breathed a sigh of relief and quickly praised, his worries dissipating.
Under Li Mu’s operation, the condition of the Seal Grand Formation had significantly improved. The originally violent Earth Vein Divine Fire gradually stabilized within the Grand Formation. Crimson firelight danced within the Grand Formation, emitting a scorching and mysterious aura, and there were no longer any signs of the previous violent fire power leakage. (End of Chapter)
