Chapter 147
Previously, the First Prince had unleashed the Black Dragon Flame; had she not intervened in the fate of the Great Xia Dynasty, she would have been unable to defeat him.
Moreover, the First Prince at that time had not yet fully fused the Innate Fire, otherwise he would not have died and perished due to forcibly activating it.
This demonstrates just how terrifying and wondrous the Innate Fire truly is.
Furthermore, once the Innate Fire is completely fused, there is a slight possibility of returning one's physique to its original state, transforming acquired constitution into innate constitution.
She currently possesses only an acquired physique; if she can refine this Innate Fire, she may become an innate fire-attribute spiritual body.
However, Xiao Minghuang had no intention of doing so.
She patted Ye Ruoshui on the shoulder and said gently:
"Ruoshui, the opportunity to forge the Crimson Flame Fire is yours. Seize it!"
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Ye Ruoshui nodded, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.
Her alchemy skills have reached a bottleneck, limited by the alchemical fire, making further progress difficult. If she had Innate Fire, she might be able to refine Earth-grade pill.
Now that His Highness has given her this precious opportunity, she certainly won't miss it.
She knew that this little girl Naturally Fire Affinity and would not be harmed by the Innate Fire, so she boldly and confidently let her try.
While waiting, she also needed to regulate her own spiritual energy, as the journey had indeed taken a toll.
"Go."
Xiao Minghuang chuckled and stepped behind Ye Ruoshui to cheer her on.
"Your Highness, please rest assured."
Ye Ruoshui took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the Crimson Flame.
The moment her foot stepped into the area affected by the Crimson Flame Fire, a wave of intense heat hit her in the face, causing her to frown involuntarily.
In an instant.
A dazzling flame burst forth and engulfed her entire body.
Ye Ruoshui felt as if her body was melting, her skin being scorched by the flames.
In an instant.
A feeling of pain spread throughout her body.
Ye Ruoshui's body trembled involuntarily.
It hurt a lot, but it felt mostly pleasurable.
She felt as if all the impurities in her body had been evaporated, and her body was filled with endless power, enough to shatter a mountain with a single punch.
Ye Ruoshui knew that this was the Innate Fire burning away the impurities in her body. She dared not be negligent, so she quickly sat down cross-legged and began to circulate her cultivation technique.
Her cheeks flushed with excitement, and beads of sweat kept seeping from her forehead, only to evaporate instantly, in a never-ending cycle.
Fifteen minutes later, Ye Ruoshui felt increasingly comfortable, and the pain almost disappeared.
"It's time."
Ye Ruoshui stood up and walked towards the faint flame.
Next, she was to refine the Innate Fire.
The next moment.
Ye Ruoshui extended her slender, fair right hand and pressed it against the Crimson Flame Fire.
She felt a burning heat, as if a fire dragon was coiling around her arm, trying to devour her hand, but she felt no pain. Instead, waves of warmth flowed through her body.
"So comfortable..."
She couldn't help but groan softly, as if bathing in a hot spring, feeling as if she were floating on clouds, experiencing ultimate comfort.
Gradually, she felt as if her palms were connected to the flames, and gentle streams of heat flowed through her body from her palms.
Crimson Flame Fire circulated within her body, gradually transforming her physique into Innate Spirit Body.
If Ye Ruoshui Naturally Fire Affinity, she would never have had such a smooth journey.
An ordinary cultivator would likely be burned to ashes the moment they came into contact with the Innate Fire.
Seeing Ye Ruoshui begin to fuse with the Crimson Flame Fire, Xiao Minghuang finally felt relieved.
She stood still, quietly observing Ye Ruoshui's changes.
Ye Ruoshui's hair slowly fell out, and her once jet-black and lustrous hair fell down, with new light red strands growing back.
Her skin gradually changed, her body turned a pale pink, like beautiful jade. Her features were exquisite, and she became increasingly mature and charming, like a fairy in a painting, stunningly beautiful and unparalleled.
"The little girl has finally grown up."
Xiao Minghuang's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes.
Refining Innate Fire cannot be accomplished overnight; it will be a rather lengthy process.
Xiao Minghuang calmed herself and waited quietly.
It had only been a short while.
Xiao Minghuang then sensed a powerful aura approaching from afar, hurtling towards her location.
This aura, formed from surging and powerful blood energy, caused the burning sea of fire to fluctuate violently.
"Who is it? It doesn't seem to be the Crimson Flame Fire Sparrow..."
The Crimson Flame Fire Sparrow is a powerful fire-attribute demon beast, and its outward appearance exudes a fierce fiery aura. However, the uninvited guest that appeared at this moment was radiating a surging power of blood and qi.
Moreover, this aura did not reach the Divine Sea Peak Realm, so it could not possibly be the Crimson Flame Fire Sparrow.
Xiao Minghuang's heart skipped a beat. Now was the crucial moment for Ye Ruoshui to fuse with the Innate Fire, and no accident could be allowed to happen.
To ensure that Ye Ruoshui's fusion with the Innate Fire would not be affected, she moved swiftly, leaping into the air and flying towards that powerful aura.
A short while later.
A golden figure appeared in her line of sight.
When Xiao Minghuang saw the other person's face clearly, her expression darkened and her mood plummeted.
"Isn't it true that enemies are destined to meet? Don't you think so, Princess of Xia?"
This uninvited guest was Xue Wushang, the eldest disciple of the Dragon Tiger Sect.
By this time, the feud between Xiao Minghuang and him was no longer a secret.
Xue Wushang had been tracking Xiao Minghuang's whereabouts, from the Moon Spirit Fruit Tree to the Sword Dao Stone Tablet.
Every time they heard news of Xiao Minghuang, they rushed over, only to find that she was nowhere to be found.
Upon hearing that Xiao Minghuang had gone to the Crimson Flame Fire Pool, he immediately went after her.
After defeating several shrimp soldiers and crab generals lying in ambush nearby, he immediately ventured deep into the lair.
He didn't care about any opportunities; he only wanted to get rid of Xiao Minghuang.
Because this is his inner demon, and if he cannot kill her, his thoughts cannot be clear.
"Xue Zhenchuan, you shouldn't be here."
Upon seeing Xue Wushang appear here, Xiao Minghuang's heart immediately went on high alert, but her expression remained calm and composed as she spoke softly.
The reason was simple: the aura emanating from the person before her had already reached the Divine Sea Realm, and was on par with her.
Despite being engulfed in flames, Xue Wushang remained completely unharmed, clearly possessing some kind of divine object capable of protecting him.
"Princess of Xia Kingdom, don't you know why I've come here?"
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Xue Wushang's voice turned cold, his eyes fixed on Xiao Minghuang with a sinister look.
Since this woman was born, she seems to have been at odds with him at every turn.
What used to be smooth sailing is now incredibly difficult.
If she is not eliminated, his path of cultivation will likely be difficult to advance.
As he spoke, he gazed into the distance and vaguely saw Ye Ruoshui, who was fusing with the Innate Fire. A hint of greed appeared in his eyes.
Although he was Body Cultivator, the Innate Fire could not directly enhance his strength.
However, it is highly beneficial to temper the body with diluted Innate Fire.
Moreover, the woman who is currently fusing with the Innate Fire is exceptionally talented and beautiful; he wouldn't mind taking her as a concubine.
As for the Xia Kingdom princess herself...
A woman like that is too difficult to control; it's better to just kill her.
Thinking of this...
Xue Wushang's entire body erupted with golden blood energy, truly displaying his full strength, and the aura of the Divine Sea Second Level Realm was unmistakable.
Xiao Minghuang's expression turned solemn. She hadn't expected that Xue Wushang's cultivation had already reached the Divine Sea Second Level Realm.
It wasn't that she was afraid of Xue Wushang, but rather that in this terrifying sea of fire, if she used her full strength, firstly, she feared that her Innate Fire would become violent, and secondly, if she were to attract the Crimson Flame Fire Sparrow back, the consequences would be unimaginable.
That's why she resisted the urge to take action.
But Xue Wushang's next words completely ignited her killing intent.
"Princess of Xia Kingdom, with my strength, killing you would be as easy as turning my hand, but I, the true disciple, can give you a chance to live."
Xue Wushang's gaze passed over Xiao Minghuang and landed on Ye Ruoshui not far away, his eyes filled with intense desire.
No words were spoken, but the meaning was clear.
A flash of disgust crossed Xiao Minghuang's eyes as she coldly said, "If you dare to make a move on Ruoshui, don't blame me for being impolite."
She had only recently mastered the Major Accomplishment of Sword Intent, and it just so happened that she used Xue Wushang as a test subject.
"Haha, do you think you can stop this True Disciple all by yourself?" Xue Wushang laughed arrogantly and continued, "Princess of Xia Kingdom, let's make a deal! You hand over this girl named Ye Ruoshui to this True Disciple, and this True Disciple will let you go."
"You're courting death!" Xiao Minghuang coldly uttered three words, her eyes flashing with icy light.
Before he could finish speaking...
She unleashed an incomparably fierce aura, her eyes turned golden, Golden Crown of Destiny condensed on her head, Mountain River Town Mountain Seal floated out, hovering in mid-air, radiating overwhelming pressure.
"The Lesser Heavenly Star Chart!"
Xiao Minghuang gave a low shout, and a scroll unfurled above her head.
Within the boundless, crimson sea of fire, a reflection of the starry sky seemed to appear out of thin air. Countless stars shone and converged, forming a dazzling pillar of light that pierced through heaven and earth, enveloping Xiao Minghuang.
In an instant, her aura was amplified many times over, far surpassing Xue Wushang was at the Divine Sea Second Level Realm.
At this moment, she was like a supreme empress, standing atop the stars, observing the passage of time and looking down upon all living beings.
How is that possible?
Xue Wushang, his eyeballs almost popping out, looking at Xiao Minghuang in shock, completely unable to believe it was true.
At this moment, the aura emanating from Xiao Minghuang far surpassed his.
But at this moment, Xue Wushang could not kneel down and beg for mercy; he could only fight to the death.
"Princess of Xia Kingdom, I acknowledge that you are worthy of being called a peerless genius, but that's all. You are no match for me."
As he spoke, Xue Wushang stomped his foot, transforming into a streak of light as he lunged towards Xiao Minghuang.
His movements were incredibly fast. When he threw a punch, it was like a thousand horses galloping in, with the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers. It was a powerful and domineering force that seemed capable of destroying everything.
"Snort."
Xiao Minghuang snorted disdainfully, and a golden longsword appeared in her hand, surrounded by starlight and radiating golden light.
Her entire being was imbued with sword intent that reached the heavens. With a single slash, her Sword Qi surged like a celestial river, its light shining like a constellation of stars. In an instant, it pierced through the sea of fire, its momentum like cleaving mountains and splitting the ocean, invincible and unstoppable.
Rumble!!!