After Du Siwen learned the method for refining spirit fire, she destroyed the jade slip, then said to Xu Qingtong, "Qingtong, I've learned it! Can I refine this spirit fire now?"
While keeping the Three Saints Bell working, Xu Qingtong looked at Du Siwen. "Senior Sister, refining spirit fire carries certain risks. If it goes wrong, you'll be playing with fire and burning yourself. Have you thought it through?"
Du Siwen was decisive as well. Without much hesitation, she nodded and said, "I've thought it through. This spirit fire will be of great use to me. Even if I have to take some risks, I'm going to refine it!"
"Good! In that case, let me make a few preparations, and then you can begin!" With that, Xu Qingtong separated out his incarnation, then took out three jade talismans and deployed the Five Divine Seals.
Once everything was ready, Xu Qingtong asked, "Senior Sister, are you ready? I'm going to release the Nine Nether Earthfire!"
With a resolute gaze and a solemn expression, Du Siwen said, "I'm ready. Begin!"
Xu Qingtong arranged the Five Divine Seals into a Five Elements Formation, enclosing the Three Saints Bell. Then he formed a mudra and put away the Three Saints Bell.
The fire spirit had been trapped by the Three Saints Bell for so long that it had long since grown frantic. Seeing the bell withdrawn, it immediately darted away, fleeing into the distance.
Xu Qingtong pointed and uttered a single word: "Slow!" Taking advantage of the moment when the fire spirit slowed, he deployed three Blood-Soul Restriction Talismans, striking its body. Then he channeled his magic power into the Five Elements Formation.
"Senior Sister, get into the formation! Hurry and refine the fire spirit!"
Du Siwen dared not delay. She rushed into the