The Ninth Level of the Chiming Nine Heavens Map!

The elegantly dressed young man Yu Zichi, acted as if he hadn't seen the Shang Clan father and son bowing. Instead, he lowered his head and used an ebony comb to preen the feathers of a small, golden bird on his lap.

The little golden bird had only one claw, which was crimson red.

Its eyes were also reddish.

"The mythical beast Red-Clawed Golden Crow?"

Shang Youde glanced around and quickly confirmed the golden bird's identity.

The mythical beast ' Red-Clawed Golden Crow ' is extremely famous, and its bloodline is much nobler than that of ordinary mythical beasts. It can only take human form after reaching the primordial spirit stage!

The little golden bird stood on one leg on Yu Zichi, looking incredibly docile, yet the powerful aura it naturally exuded made Shang Youde feel a chill run down his spine.

That aura was in no way weaker than that of the powerful God-Devil Body Refining expert ' Ren Jiu True Person ' standing beside him.

This made it clear to Shang Youde that the Red-Clawed Golden Crow before him was definitely a spirit beast at the Myriad Phenomena Realm.

This single Red-Clawed Golden Crow alone would be enough to easily slaughter the entire Shang Clan clan countless times.

After a while, Yu Zichi grooming the Red-Clawed Golden Crow's feathers before looking up at the three of them and saying, "Get up."

The three members of the Shang Clan straightened up.

The Red-Clawed Golden Crow glanced at Shang Youde and his son, then transformed into a ball of golden light and merged into Yu Zichi's skin.

"Shang Xin, is this your father's elder brother?" Yu Zichi frowned. "Didn't you say you had four brothers? Why is only one here?"

"Reporting to you, young master, my eldest brother and third brother were killed by the Jade Dragon Army half a year ago," Shang Xin said in a low voice. "As for my fourth brother..."

As he spoke, he looked at his father Shang Youde.

Shang Youde chimed in, "Young Master, Fourth Brother was sent by me to guard the gifts prepared for you, so he was unable to come and greet you."

"A gift?" Yu Zichi thought dismissively, but simply nodded indifferently, showing no outward reaction.

What good stuff could this remote, impoverished tribe, whose strongest members are only at the Purple Mansion Cultivator, possibly have?

Seeing this, Shang Xin quickly spoke up, "Father, what rare treasures hasn't the young master seen in Guangling City? There's no need to embarrass yourself by bringing out ordinary gifts."

"How could I offer you something ordinary, young master?"

Shang Youde feigned rebuttal, saying, "Six months ago, there was Earth Fire eruption in the waters near Twin Horse Island, which led me to discover a Earth Fire Vein by chance."

"At the time, I was puzzled. How could such a rare and precious natural treasure suddenly appear here?"

"Later, when I learned that you were coming to Twin Horse Island, I realized that this was all prepared for you. That's why I hid that Earth Fire Vein and sent my fourth son Shang Zhi, to guard it day and night, just to wait for you to come."

"Earth Fire Vein?" Yu Zichi.

He was sent by his grandfather, the "Divine Camel Daoist," to rebuild the Great Wild Branch Altar because he had just broken through to the Purple Mansion realm and entered the Myriad Phenomena, and needed more tempering.

Originally, I was extremely dissatisfied with leaving the prosperous Guangling Prefecture and coming to this remote corner, but I never expected to have such a gain right away.

Although he possessed the Myriad Phenomena Spirit Red-Clawed Golden Crow and the Ren Jiu True Person specially arranged by the Divine Camel Daoist, he might be able to successfully nurture a wisp of Earth Fire, which would be no less than having an additional God-Devil Body Refining expert from the Divine Demon realm.

No matter how strong external forces are, they are still just external forces. They can't compare to the strength you gain by becoming stronger yourself!

Shang Youde's words made Yu Zichi even wider.

"Please take a seat," Yu Zichi instructed the maid beside him. "Clan Chief Shang, please sit down and let's talk."

Ren Jiu True Person, standing to the side, also observed Shang Youde with great interest.

That was an extremely clever flattery!

And they were really willing to give it up, even a great opportunity like the Earth Fire Vein.

"Clan Chief Shang, come sit here with me," Ren Jiu True Person beckoned.

Shang Youde first thanked Yu Zichi a seat, then bowed to Ren Jiu True Person Ren Jiu True Person, and sat down beside him.

"What kind of Earth Fire Earth Fire Vein you talking about? How many times can it be used?" Ren Jiu True Person asked with a smile.

He was originally a rogue cultivator who had reached the Purple Mansion realm in Qi Refining at a very young age.

However, he was practicing a rudimentary Qi Refining technique, which caused his progress to be slow and difficult. He struggled to reach the peak of the Purple Mansion and remained stuck at a bottleneck.

Later, through the accumulation of divine and God-Devil Body Refining, he broke through to the Myriad Phenomena level.

The God-Devil Body Refining can achieve Myriad Phenomena, making it a rare talent even among the great immortal sects. Therefore, Ren Jiu was able to become a disciple of the Divine Camel Daoist Daoist and enter the Fire Worship Sect Main Altar.

Not only was he taught supernatural powers, but he also used the Origin Liquid bestowed upon him by the Divine Camel Daoist to break through the bottleneck of Qi cultivation, becoming one of the top masters among the many Myriad Phenomena True Person in the Guangling Prefecture headquarters.

The Ren Jiu True Person accompanied Yu Zichi this time is to repay his master's kindness and protect the young master.

Unexpectedly, this was a pleasant surprise.

Although a single Earth Fire Vein cannot withstand too many seed harvestings, it can normally withstand two or three harvests.

Young Master Yu Zichi would certainly want to collect the seeds; if he could still collect them, he would naturally be the next one.

The stronger he is, the more advantageous it will be for Yu Zichi, and the other party will naturally understand this principle.

really.

Upon hearing Ren Jiu True Person's question, Yu Zichi nodded and asked, "Yes, what kind of Earth Fire Earth Fire it? How many times can it be used? Uncle Ren Jiu hasn't nurtured his Earth Fire yet, so he needs it too."

"This is the first time I've ever seen such a rare treasure as Earth Fire. I don't know what kind of Earth Fire it is or how many times it can be used," Shang Youde said. "I observe that it is over ten zhang long, and golden spirits are appearing within the flames, so its grade should be quite high."

"It's the Flame Soul Earth Fire!" Two golden beams suddenly shot out from Ren Jiu True Person's eyes. "It's really over ten zhang long?"

"How dare I deceive you, young master and the immortal?" Shang Youde replied.

"Uncle-Master, what is the Flame Soul Earth Fire?" Yu Zichi was intrigued when he saw Ren Jiu True Person, who had been calm all along, change his expression.

He had only recently entered the Myriad Phenomena and knew little about information such as Earth Fire and Cold Fiend, which were usually only encountered by Myriad Phenomena True Person.

"Young Master, what a stroke of luck!" Ren Jiu True Person laughed heartily. "The Flame Soul Earth Fire is considered one of the most top-tier Earth Fire, brimming with spirituality. Young Master, do you know that Earth Fire are divided into nine grades?"

"Yes, I know that." Yu Zichi. "I've heard that the most powerful first-grade Earth Fire is incredibly potent, capable of threatening even Primordial Spirit Daoist like my grandfather."

"Yes, but some Earth Fire lacks potential and it is difficult to nurture it to the first grade." Ren Jiu True Person said, "Earth Fire is divided into nine grades, and the ninth, eighth, and seventh grades are all low-grade."

Rank 6, Rank 5, and Rank 4 are all considered middle-grade.

"Third-grade, second-grade, and first-grade are the highest grade."

"It's considered quite good if ordinary Earth Fire can nurture something to the upper three ranks. It's already very rare to nurture something to the upper two ranks, and it's even rarer to nurture something to the upper one ranks!"

"The Flame Soul Earth Fire has extremely high potential and can be nurtured into a top-grade Earth Fire."

Ren Jiu True Person exclaimed, "Young Master, your luck is truly astonishing! To encounter such a high-grade Earth Fire is incredible. Moreover, Clan Chief Shang said that the Earth Fire Vein is over ten zhang long, enough to be used three or four times. Its value is no less than that of a Heaven-Rank magic treasure!"

"Hahaha..." Yu Zichi heartily, clearly in a very good mood.

Hearing that the gift he was preparing to present was of such astonishing value, Shang Youde, who was standing to the side, was also filled with lingering fear.

A treasure comparable in value to a Heavenly Rank magic weapon is far beyond the reach of the small Shang Clan.

If this Earth Fire Vein were to be leaked, it would be enough to drive the Myriad Phenomena True Person mad.

After his Yu Zichi became even more gentle as he looked at Shang Youde, who had brought him such an opportunity.

"Clan Chief Shang," Yu Zichi said, "I've come to rebuild the Great Wild Branch, but I don't have many capable men under my command. Today, I appoint you as the Deputy Branch Chief. After we destroy Jade Dragon City, the entire Great Wild Branch will be under your command."

He was of noble status, and Ren Jiu True Person was one of the top masters below the Primordial Spirit Daoist within the sect.

The two of them certainly wouldn't linger there indefinitely.

Shang Youde's actions and words suited Yu Zichi's tastes. He was also the chieftain of a large local tribe and clan, and he was quite capable. Yu Zichi planned to groom him as a direct subordinate so that he could still manage the Great Wild Branch after he left.

"Thank you for your promotion, young master." Shang Youde was overjoyed and quickly stood up to bow.

"If you perform your duties diligently in the future, I will reward you in other ways," Yu Zichi a smile. "Where is that Earth Fire Vein? Take us there now."

"Young master, you must be tired from your journey. I have prepared a banquet in the clan to welcome you back and wash away the dust of your journey," Shang Youde said respectfully. "The Earth Fire Vein is only a thousand miles away from here, and we can reach it in no time. You can go and collect the fire seed after you have enjoyed the banquet."

Although Yu Zichi desperately desired that Earth Fire Vein, he was unwilling to reveal it, lest he lose his status.

Besides, since they've offered such a generous gift, and I'm practically at their doorstep, a banquet would be a good way to win them over.

He exchanged a glance with Ren Jiu True Person, then nodded in agreement.

The Shang Clan discovered that the Earth Fire Vein had been there for half a year.

Everything was fine for the past six months, why did something have to happen now?

In the Red Dust Immortal Mansion.

On the black stone platform made of Chaos Star Fragment, Zhou Hao sat cross-legged, surrounded by countless starlight.

"Sigh~~~"

With a long, drawn-out breath, Zhou Hao absorbed all the dense starlight into his body.

"The first volume of the Chiming Nine Heavens Map is complete!" Zhou Hao opened his eyes and smiled.

With the help of the Chaos Star Fragment amplifying the power of guiding the stars, he finally mastered the first volume of the <Chiming Nine Heavens Map> technique.

The first volume of "The Chiming Nine Heavens Map" is divided into nine sections.

The first three stages are Post-Heaven.

The middle three layers are Xiantian Lifeform.

The last three levels constitute the Purple Mansion Realm.

Now that Zhou Hao has cultivated to the ninth level of the <Chiming Nine Heavens Map>, if he wants to cultivate further, he will need the second volume of the Myriad Phenomena to Void Return technique.

The Chiming Nine Heavens Map is recognized as the number one God-Devil Body Refining method, capable of leading one all the way to true godhood.

The cultivation techniques recorded in the first volume are only at the peak of the Purple Mansion realm. Naturally, there will be more advanced second, third, and even fourth volumes.

Although the Chiming Nine Heavens Map technique is the most widely circulated and easiest to obtain, it refers to the first volume.

The subsequent cultivation techniques are all in the hands of various immortal sects and large tribal clans; at least they are not available in Jade Dragon City. To learn them, one must enter the Jade Dragon Sect.

"My close-quarters combat is now far superior to my ranged attacks," Zhou Hao thought to himself.

He is now extremely powerful in close combat.

Because he had cultivated to the ninth level of the Chiming Nine Heavens Map, he was comparable to the early stage of a typical God-Devil Body Refining Myriad Phenomena.

In the past six months, through comprehending the Heaven Escape Needle Art and the Free and Easy Wandering, his Dao of the Gale has also reached the Domain Realm of the Dao.

Now, he has reached the Domain Realm of the Dao in both the ' Dao of the Vortex ' and the ' Dao of the Gale ', and his supernatural power <Law of Heaven and Earth> has also been perfected to the first level. In a blink of an eye, he can transform into a ten-zhang giant.

Not only have their strength and defense increased dramatically, but their speed when using movement techniques also far exceeds that when they don't use supernatural powers.

After all, with a body that grows to ten zhang in size, a normal step would cover several zhang, naturally far exceeding the speed of a body of normal size.

"If I were to encounter a Myriad Phenomena True Person like Tong You again, I could easily kill him instantly."

In terms of God-Devil Body Refining, he rivals the early stage of the Myriad Phenomena, utilizing the Law of Heaven and Earth Manifestations divine abilities, further aided by his movement techniques and the profound mysteries of the two Domain Realm of the Dao...

"With such strength, he can completely rival top experts at the peak of the Myriad Phenomena in close combat," Zhou Hao thought to himself.

"Without practicing Qi cultivation techniques, my ranged attack power cannot be improved for the time being. Even if I absorb another stream of Earth Fire and rely on the secret technique Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light, I would probably only be able to barely rival the strength of Myriad Phenomena True Person, which is still far inferior to my close combat power."

With improved fundamentals, overall strength will naturally improve.

Now that the gap between the God-Devil Body Refining and Qi Refining techniques is too great, Zhou Hao knows that he must go to the Upper Sect to learn more advanced techniques.

"Go and absorb that Earth Fire, then go to the Upper Sect."

Zhou Hao woke up the Ou Huang was sleeping next to him.

Ignoring its pitiful little eyes, it then took away the hundred or so catties of Origin Liquid that it had accumulated over the past six months.

Whoosh!

A golden-scaled fish swam in the mist, and with a flick of its tail, it disappeared from sight.

Driven by Zhou Hao's escape technique, the Golden-Scaled Boat flew across more than 10,000 miles of sea in the blink of an eye, then swooped down towards the deserted island below.

He had arranged to meet Xia Jie on this deserted island near the sea.

On the deserted island, Xia Jie and the middle-aged man who had been with him before, ' Uncle Mo Er ', were already waiting.

"Come aboard," Zhou Hao said with a smile, standing by the ship's railing. "We're off to Twin Horse Island now!"

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to all my friends!

I'll continue after get off work tonight. If I can finish writing it by midnight, I'll post it. If not... I'll post it whenever I finish writing it.