"Figures..."
"The opportunity at Five Lights Temple had long been coveted."
Yang He looked at the charred statue. Its limbs and torso twisted together, truly resembling a lit wick—more sinister than even Grandmaster Taiyi.
Grease crackled.
The more severe the self-inflicted wounds of the dozen or so people became, the stronger the aura of the charred statue grew.
Yang He's scalp tingled. This was the first time he had encountered such a lineage.
Fire Ghost Path (Ascetic Monk)
Once mastered, the Fire Ghost would ignite the fire within one's heart, turning one's own brain matter into lamp oil. However, one had to endure a fire punishment every ten days. Those unable to bear its agony would burn through all their lamp oil.
"Heavenly Venerable above!"
Old Monk Ruzhen plunged a dagger into his heart.
His Yang Fire weakened, yet the charred statue burned even more fiercely.
He looked around at the accompanying ascetic monks. "Next, i will become a Living Immortal. You must destroy all the Living Immortals within one hour."
"Understood, senior brother."
"When the Sage's descent arrives, I can grant you all a great fortune!!"
Old Monk Ruzhen's features twisted as he impatiently took out a pill and swallowed it into his throat.
His flesh began to petrify bit by bit.
He seemed to have already seen the scene of attaining immortality and the Dao.
With his five senses enhanced by Spiritual Vision, Yang He Huang Tianhua saw that the charred statue had not monopolized the opportunity, but had instead handed it to an aged ascetic monk. Could Empress Nuwa bring some calamity?
Before he could investigate further, a searing pain suddenly erupted from his internal organs.
The fire punishment engulfed Five Lights Temple, affecting every Living Immortal without exception.
Yang He discovered that though his body was