Black Tortoise Yin-Yang

Though Ling Qing's skill in artifact forging was inferior to Zhu Guang's, he had forged quite a few magical artifacts before.

Moreover, he had previously learned the Treasure Flame Divine Fire known to Zhu Guang, and had now cultivated the Red Emperor True Form.

His comprehension of fire had improved considerably.

Within Mount Huang, he deliberately selected a place that corresponded above to the celestial phenomena and below to the earth veins.

Using the Three Lights Divine Sword, he drew down heavenly fire, then cleared the earth veins to draw forth earthly fire.

He specially set up a cauldron furnace to forge swords.

He released Emperor Miaoxiang, Emperor Miaoyuan, and Emperor Miaoran.

The four occupied the positions of the Four Symbols, each seated halfway up one of the surrounding mountains.

In the valley between them stood the cauldron furnace for forging swords.

Once everything was prepared, Ling Qing circulated his mana and kindled the true fire.

The other three avatars likewise unleashed their mana.

After nine days and nine nights, the cauldron furnace had been sufficiently heated. Ling Qing pointed at the furnace lid, opening it, and placed the materials inside one by one.

Then the four adjusted the heat according to the celestial signs and hours, following the forging requirements as they smelted the materials within.

After seven times seven, forty-nine days, dragon roars and howls periodically rang out from inside the cauldron, accompanied by clear, ringing metallic chimes.

Seeing that the time had come, Ling Qing had long since formed a hand seal in readiness.

"Open the furnace!" With a loud shout, the furnace lid flew up.

Buzzz! Clang!

In an instant, four streams of spiritual light flew out of the cauldron, shooting into the sky as though to flee.

Seizing the moment, Ling Qing released his hand