Yin-Yang Pagoda's Godly Mystery, Stove Mountain Burns the Waters
The Netherworld, the Circuit City God Domain of Law, the fourth floor of the Yin-Yang Pagoda.
The Child-Giving God, "Feng Zhen," sat cross-legged here for a long time.
Around them, seven gates stood separately, each emanating a distinct aura, their forms shifting between reality and illusion, seemingly concealing a significant secret, kept hidden from public view.
That day, Feng Zhen and Huo went to war to capture the Ghost Mother, but returned empty-handed, and even lost the Golden Armor and Military Tally. The losses were so great that even the Judge God was shocked when he heard about it.
Feng Zhen, who was responsible, did not react much. He simply sat cross-legged on the fourth floor from that day onwards, remaining silent. Even when the God of Judgment came to inquire, he ignored him, which was extremely abnormal.
However, the Divine Path is ethereal, and deities are influenced by the incense offerings of believers, as well as by their thoughts and ideas. If believers or deities themselves are stimulated and their thoughts and ideas change, it can lead to a drastic change in temperament. There are many such examples.
Losing the Military Tally was no small matter, especially considering that something he had been thinking about for decades had ultimately failed. It's no wonder that Feng Zhen felt immense pressure and his personality changed drastically as a result.
Therefore, the Prefect did not show much doubt about this, and even if he did, he would cover it up so that outsiders would not find out.
It should be understood that although the two gods appear to be at peace, with divine authority at their side and shared between them, conflicts are bound to arise. While these conflicts may not be apparent to outsiders, they cannot truly confide in each other and remain wary of one another.
Sudden!
Feng Zhen opened his tightly closed eyes, and a glint of blue light flashed in the depths of his eyes, revealing his imposing aura.
"Unexpectedly, the Daoist priest who argued with me over the furnace that day has actually come knocking on my door, bringing the World-Troubling Copper Furnace with him! However, this person is surrounded by a dense aura of Dao Arts, comparable to the Seven Gates of the Yin-Yang Pagoda. It's like a pillow being delivered just when you're sleepy. I've been meditating here for a long time, gaining some understanding of the mysteries of the Netherworld Domain and mastering the Treasure Edict Method, but I still haven't grasped the essence of the Seven Gates of Daoism. Now, thankfully, I have something to learn from!"
As he pondered this, he stood up, turned around, and walked away.
On the other side.
"Feng Zhen is now going all in. His undisguised presence on the fourth floor indicates he's trying to unravel the mysteries of the Yin-Yang Pagoda. He's determined to break free from the shackles of the talisman projection before Lord Circuit City God returns. However, things won't be that simple. A slight misstep could mean cutting himself off from the Divine Path. I'll observe the situation closely. If he truly makes a gain, I may intervene."
On the second floor of the tower, in a hall, the Prefect, having just finished dealing with trivial matters, sat upright in a chair. Gazing at the ball of light before him, his mind raced as he made calculations.
Within that radiance, light and shadow shifted, revealing a lifelike scene: the fourth floor of the tower, reflecting the Seven Gates and Feng Zhen.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, the judge raised an eyebrow, leaned forward slightly, and fixed his Divine Eye gaze on the radiance, his face showing astonishment.
The scene within that radiant light changed. The previously motionless "Feng Zhen" had risen, turned around, and walked without looking back to the Eight Trigrams Disk. Then, his body transformed into light and disappeared.
"Feng Zhen actually moved? Could it be that he has achieved his goal? No! That's not right, his aura hasn't changed at all!"
The judge was stunned for a moment, then several "poof poof poof" sounds came from the air around him, and bursts of light bloomed. Each burst reflected scenes of the Yin-Yang Pagoda and the Netherworld Domain, but of course, it did not include the parts above the third floor.
Immediately afterward, he extended his senses, connecting with the clusters of light to investigate the changes within the Yin-Yang Pagoda and the Domain of Law. His expression of doubt deepened. "This Feng Zhen left the Yin-Yang Pagoda and actually went directly out of the Netherworld Domain, and instead of returning to his own Domain of Law, he went deep into the Netherworld..."
Having ascertained the other party's whereabouts, the Prefect's expression gradually became solemn.
After Feng Zhen returned, his personality changed. This could be attributed to his frustration over the failed capture. It should be noted that for decades, he had laid many hidden traps in order to obtain the Divine Spirit Talisman of the Ghost Mother, even resorting to underhanded tactics to interfere with the Underworld Office's capture efforts. Now, with Lü Liang finally ascending to heaven and leaving behind orders for them to act as they see fit, and the Ghost Mother's whereabouts exposed, it was truly a godsend.
Feng Zhen had planned extensively, even using Fire Sovereign as a shield, and everything was in place before he made his move. However, he returned empty-handed. Disappointed and desperate, it is not surprising that his personality changed drastically.
Ultimately, everything before was done within the framework of the Divine Path rules; they were just minor actions. But now, leaving without saying goodbye is suspected of disobeying the Circuit City God's orders. Moreover, instead of returning to his own Domain of Law, he ventured into the Netherworld, which goes against the instincts of the gods.
It should be noted that the Netherworld Domain of the Subordinate Deity are all adjacent to those of the Orthodox God. Feng Zhen's Netherworld Domain is right next to the Circuit City God Domain of Law.
After thinking for a moment, the Prefectural God sent out a Divine Sense, and soon after, a Seventh Grade deity walked in, bowed, and addressed him as "My Lord".
"I would like to trouble you, fellow Daoist Fire Sovereign Domain and deliver a message for me. The Child-Giving God is temporarily away on business, and this order shall be solely based on my authority." The Prefect God then gave the order, while simultaneously condensing a ball of Divine Sense and entrusting it to the other party.
"Send a message to the Fire Sovereign Domain of Law?" The Seventh Grade deity looked troubled. "Why not just transmit it directly with thought?"
"This matter is of utmost importance and cannot be compromised." The judge said, handing over another token. The dark winds of the Netherworld are so strong that even a deity below the Fifth Grade would lose himself if he ventured into it, so he needed something to protect himself.
The Seventh Grade deity hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed, accepted the token, and turned to leave.
According to the rules left by Lü Liang before he left, issuing an order requires the consent of both the Tongpan God and the Child-Giving God before it can be implemented. Therefore, even if the Tongpan God noticed Feng Zhen's abnormal behavior, it would be difficult for him to investigate. Now that Feng Zhen has left, it has given him the opportunity to seize power.
Watching the departing figure of the Seventh Grade deity, the prefectural deity fell into deep thought.
"What exactly happened during the capture of the Ghost Mother that caused such a drastic change in Feng Zhen, to the point that Circuit City God's orders and dared to leave without permission? However, his departure this time is very likely due to some realization, and I must prepare in advance."
As he pondered, his gaze fell upon the ball of light reflecting the scene on the fourth floor, his eyes burning with intensity.
Meanwhile, the Child-Giving God "Feng Zhen" left the Yin-Yang Pagoda and the Circuit City God Domain of Law. He flew swiftly, covering thousands of miles in an instant. However, as he flew, his form slowly changed, altering color and shape. Soon, he shed his "Feng Zhen" appearance and wore a gray robe with hair as red as fire.
Kitchen God!
This "Feng Zhen" is actually the true deity in disguise, lurking within the Circuit City God Domain of Law.
In fact, during that fierce battle, the deity himself captured the Ghost Mother and the Child-Giving God and imprisoned them. He could keep track of their movements at any time, and he could also draw upon his Divine Sense to cover up his own divine power fluctuations, making it very convenient to disguise himself. Even his memories could be barely examined.
However, Qiu Yan had no time to carefully ponder and ensure absolute safety. Instead, he completely let go of distractions and took this opportunity to re-enter the Yin-Yang Pagoda to calmly comprehend its mysteries. He only stopped his comprehension when Flying Leopard Feibao invaded Stove Mountain and the Domain of Law trembled. However, he had already gained a lot.
"That Daoist priest arrived at just the right time."
The main body's Domain of Law covered Stove Mountain. The moment Flying Leopard invaded, Qiu Yan sensed it and used his Divine Sense to mobilize the Black Abyss Heavy Water in the mountain to launch a counterattack.
However, the Flying Leopard Daoist's methods have improved considerably since then. Relying solely on Divine Sense to fight from afar still presents uncertainties, which is why Qiu Yan sent his true form.
At this moment, his Divine Body flew all the way, and halfway there, as his speed increased, the Domain of Law around him began to fluctuate, and finally he disappeared into thin air!
Without going through any medium, they entered the Yin-Yang Road directly!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The entire Stove Mountain was covered by black water. This water was different from ordinary water; it did not flow downhill, but rather spread out randomly, flowing up and down, enveloping the entire Stove Mountain.
Several more black water dragons burst from the water and shot into the air!
There, the Flying Leopard was suspended in the air. Seeing this situation, he did not panic. He opened his mouth and spat out a bit of Yang Fire. Then, his Divine Soul circulated within his body, releasing strands of Divine Sense and condensing a bit of Heart Fire!
When the Heart Fire and Yang Fire combine, they transform into True Fire!
The True Fire of Daoism is not an ordinary fire. It requires two fires to be compatible in order to take shape. If one more fire is added, it can be refined into the Samadhi True Fire, which will be extremely powerful and have many wonderful uses.
However, this Flying Leopard possesses two flames, which can become True Fire, but it cannot cultivate samadhi.
After the fire burst forth, it immediately scattered, and the scattered sparks were absorbed by the surrounding crimson beads.
These beads, totaling one hundred and eight, were all crystal clear. After absorbing the sparks of True Fire, they began to brew, and a spark of life emerged from their deepest depths!
At this moment, Flying Leopard sang. "Each grain is a red pearl, Crimson Essence and Purple Vein give birth to the Golden Lord, the Golden Lord combines with water and soil, and refines the Yellow Sprout into white snow!"
As the song played, black water dragons surged forward, completely sealing him off from Eight Directions!
This Black Dragon was formed from the Black Abyss Heavy Water. This water originated from the soul of the Horned Dragon within the mountain and could be controlled by the Heavy Water Bracelet. After being subdued by Qiu Yan, it underwent several refinements before it could be used.
This water, though seemingly ordinary and jet black, is actually extremely dense. A single drop would require an adult to lift it with all their might. Moreover, it is extremely cold; just one drop will give you the feeling of being in the dead of winter.
Containing the might of a dragon within and heavy water without, once it strikes solidly, even if the Flying Leopard's Divine Ability are comparable to Fourth Grade deity, its flesh and blood body will still suffer severe damage.
But at that moment, all 108 beads around him suddenly burst into flames, brimming with vitality, and crashed directly into the black water dragon!
Boom!
The black water dissipated, and the dragon's form vanished.
Then, the 108 flames, brimming with life, fell down and plunged into the black water that filled the mountains.
The next moment, the black water churned, and heat and bubbles roared out!
"Behold my Flying Leopard! Today, with the Earth-Origin Yellow Sprout, I will burn this entire mountain of water!"
But as soon as he finished speaking, a whirlpool suddenly erupted from the center of the black water, rising into the sky, and a figure with a blue glow appeared from it.