If it were a demon, it would surely be terrified under this claw, unable to unleash even 30% of its full power.
However, Xu Long was not a demon, and his soul was extremely powerful, so he was completely unconcerned about this imposing aura.
"Good timing!"
Xu Long chuckled and threw a punch upwards to meet the bird's claws.
boom!
Fists and claws, the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin, and flames collided fiercely.
A deafening roar shook the heavens, and a burst of energy shot out, instantly filling the narrow underground space with murderous intent.
The giant bird's attacks were powerful, but Xu Long was stronger.
One claw was slapped back, and the other claw came out.
Boom boom boom!
Xu Long unleashed a flurry of punches, his Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin exploding wildly, forcefully pushing back the giant bird's claws.
After a few moves, Xu Long roughly guessed what this place was for.
The origin of this site is unknown, but it was not essentially for killing; rather, it was for the purpose of passing on traditions.
Most of the corpses outside were killed by the restrictions when they broke in, while a small number died because they failed the test.
The bird's claws attacked fiercely, but they didn't aim for any vital organs.
Even if you get caught, the worst that can happen is some hardship, not death.
Of course, this only applies to humans.
If it were a demon or monster, it probably wouldn't last long before being killed by the subsequent killing blows.
After blocking six attacks from the bird's claws, the giant bird sculpture in the sky stopped and instead opened its beak to breathe fire downwards.
This is no ordinary fire, but Fire of Pure Yang.
It is scorching hot and fierce, and is especially effective against evil spirits and demons.
The Fire of Pure Yang was two whole levels weaker than the Fire of Extreme Yang, so Xu Long didn't even bother to block it and just stood there burning it at will.
Even if the flames were a hundred times stronger and burned continuously for years or decades, it would still be impossible to burn Xu Long to death.
Extreme Yang is the limit of Yang attribute. Pure Yang and Supreme Yang, which are one or two levels weaker, will only become nourishment for Extreme Yang and cannot harm it.
Burning this fire for years or decades would probably drive Xu Long crazy with boredom.
Seemingly sensing Xu Long's difficulty, the large bird in the sky stopped breathing fire.
The intense flames within its body began to condense, turning into liquid and dripping down its claws.
Snap!
Snap!
Drop by drop, two puddles quickly formed.
Xu Long did not stop him, but waited with great interest.
"That was Fire of Pure Yang just now; next should be the power of ultimate Yang."
Just as Xu Long had predicted, once the liquid reached a certain amount, it stopped dripping and instead transformed into two enormous fire snakes that lunged at Xu Long.
It coils and twists, wraps and squeezes, just like an ordinary python.
However, the Fire of Supreme Yang energy, possessing terrifying power.
However, it was of no use to Xu Long.
The two snakes burned for a while, but they kept getting smaller and smaller.
Originally thick and long, it became thin and short, and soon disappeared without a trace.
"Let's continue!"
Xu Long looked at the giant bird statue in the sky, awaiting the next test.
Click click click!
As if hearing Xu Long's words, a series of broken sounds rang out.
Cracks appeared on the large bird statue, and the outer covering quickly peeled off, revealing what was inside.
A deathly pale skeleton, a blazing white flame.
That is the Fire of Supreme Yang, a flame derived from the Power of Supreme Yang.
Phew!
A clear chirping sound echoed in all directions, and a message appeared out of nowhere in my mind.
Break through the Eight Gates Yang-Locking Formation, kill the Vermilion Bird Bones, and obtain the Pure Yang Dao Sect's direct lineage technique, the " Supreme Yang True Scripture "!
"I was right, this is indeed a test!"
A smile appeared on Xu Long's lips. He never expected that the " Supreme Yang True Scripture " he had been longing for would be here.
This technique is in opposition to the " Supreme Yin True Scripture," but its cultivation difficulty is much more demanding.
Unlike the Taiyin, which is all-encompassing, the Sun is scorching and violent, and only those with specific constitutions can cultivate it.
The most basic requirement is Pure Yang Physique.
Cultivating without Pure Yang Physique doesn't transform you into a man like in the Supreme Yin True Scripture; instead, it directly burns you to ashes.
Furthermore, even Pure Yang Physique is only the most basic requirement. To cultivate to the highest level, one must start with Supreme Yang Physique, and only Extreme Yang Physique can take one to the next level.
The more stringent the cultivation conditions, the more it demonstrates the power of the " Supreme Yang True Scripture ".
Xu Long possesses Extreme Yang Severed Yin Body, making ordinary techniques useless to him; only techniques of the level of the " Supreme Yang True Scripture " can provide him with any benefit.
Phew!
A sharp cry rang out again, a voice from the very soul, signifying that the Vermilion Bird Bones was about to attack.
The chains binding the bones melted rapidly and were Vermilion Bird Bones.
Two eerie green flames flickered near its eyes, seemingly staring at Xu Long.
The Vermilion Bird is the collective name for the Seven Southern Mansions, including the constellations Well Mansion, Ghost Mansion, Willow Mansion, Star Mansion, Extended Net Mansion, Wings Mansion, and Chariot Mansion. In Feng Shui, these are respectively Well Wood Han, Ghost Metal Goat, Willow Earth Deer, Star Sun Horse, Extended Net Moon Deer, Wings Fire Snake, and Chariot Water Earthworm.
Later, due to the ancient people's worship of the Star Mansion, it was materialized into the sacred beast Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Divine Beasts.
The Vermilion Bird is not Phoenix, nor is it related to the Peng bird or peacock. It is a deity born from Hundun at the beginning of time.
The Four Divine Beasts are top-tier deities on par with the Sun Goddess Xihe and the Taiyin Goddess Changxi. They are independent entities, far surpassing the Qilin in both rank and cultivation.
Although the Vermilion Bird lacks the power to create the heavens and earth, it is not far off.
If it were truly the Vermilion Bird, even the slightest glimpse of its aura would be enough to obliterate this world, leaving not a trace.
This Vermilion Bird Bones was originally a firebird that had reached the Nascent Soul Stage. After being killed by a powerful figure from the Pure Yang Dao Sect, the Vermilion Bird's power was channeled through an array and attached to the bone, becoming the final test for the Pure Yang Dao Sect to select its successor.
The conditions for cultivating the " Supreme Yang True Scripture " are extremely harsh; it may take thousands of years to find a suitable successor.
After the death of the previous generation's pillar, the Pure Yang Dao Sect inevitably began to decline and eventually disappeared from history, leaving only this ruin.
call!
It was still a fire attack, but its power was dozens of times greater than that of the two fire snakes.
The Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin is a terrifying power unique to the gods. No matter how strong the Vermilion Bird is, it cannot master this power, but it has cultivated the Power of Supreme Yang to its limit.
The flames shooting towards him actually made Xu Long feel a sense of threat.
With a Power of Supreme Yang was a level lower Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin was threatened. Heaven knows just how powerful the real Vermilion Bird truly was.
The Azure Firmament Celestial Star Formation Diagram appeared behind him, and a gray protective shield enveloped his body.
This is Iron Curtain, capable of blocking all attacks for a period of time, making Xu Long invincible.
Even cultivators of the same level cannot break through it; one must be at least two minor ranks stronger to even attempt to shake it.
However, things took an unexpected turn. When the flames of the Vermilion Bird Bones reached them, the Iron Curtain shattered in less than two breaths.
"What's going on?!"
Xu Long was surprised, but quickly realized what was happening.
The trials of the Pure Yang Dao Sect must be resisted using Yang attribute power.