The intense flames seemed intent on burning everything in their path, reducing anything that stood in their way to Powder.
Xu Long stood amidst the flames, as immovable as a mountain.
He had mastered the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin for a long time, and even his physique had been transformed into the Extreme Yang Severed Yin Body, and even his soul had sunk into his flesh and blood.
Xu Long felt absolutely no fear of the flames...
Except for hair!
The flames grew stronger and stronger, gradually engulfing the entire underground cavity.
Vermilion Bird Bones seemed to have gone mad, as if he wanted to kill Xu Long.
No! It doesn't just want to kill Xu Long, it wants to destroy everything in the world!
The blazing white flames grew increasingly intense, but they couldn't escape this place no matter what they did.
The runes carved on the walls don't seem to be protecting the ruins, but rather preventing what's inside from escaping.
The properties of the flame began to change, and the energy turned into liquid...
As time went by, even the Vermilion Bird Bones seemed to be burned by the flames.
The massive skeleton began to melt, enveloped entirely in a blinding white light.
Perhaps it's only a fleeting moment, or perhaps three or five years have passed.
The flames finally began to subside, and the once enormous Vermilion Bird Bones vanished without a trace.
Chirp! Chirp!
A clear, childlike voice rang in my ears, and a small, fiery red bird, as small as a sparrow, landed on my shoulder.
While preening its feathers with its beak, it tilted its head to examine Xu Long's appearance.
" The Pure Yang Dao Sect, what a grand gesture!"
A stream of information appeared in Xu Long's mind, which greatly surprised him.
This was left by the ancestors of the Pure Yang Dao Sect. Tell them about the origin of this little bird and how to obtain the Pure Yang Dao Sect's inheritance.
The little bird is entirely fiery red, resembling a sparrow, and is also called the Vermilion Bird.
It is not a true living being, but rather a manifestation of stellar power.
Simply put, this is a trace of the power of the Vermilion Bird, Seven Southern Mansions.
Powerful, pure, and obedient.
This is the guardian beast of the Pure Yang Dao Sect sect, which was left to those who could pass the test after the sect's demise.
"Spit it out!"
After speaking to the Vermilion Bird, the little bird tilted its head and thought for a moment, then opened its beak and spat out a jade talisman the size of a palm.
This is the most precious legacy of the Pure Yang Dao Sect, and it is kept by Vermilion Bird.
"I don't know who you are or what your identity is, but since you have received the inheritance of my Pure Yang Dao Sect, you are a descendant of my sect. The Pure Yang Physique is a rare sight in a thousand years, Power of Supreme Yang is hard to find even in ten thousand years, but as long as we wait, it will eventually appear."
" The Extreme Yang Physique is different; this is not a matter of how long to wait and search, but a gift from the gods. I do not know who you are, but you are undoubtedly human. Therefore, we are at peace with the inheritance passed down to you. We do not need you to bring glory to our family, nor do we need you to repay our debts; we only need you to fight with all your might for the survival of our human race!"
The jade talisman contained a message left by an ancestor of the Pure Yang Dao Sect.
The people of this sect seemed to have known this day would come all along, and were completely unconcerned about the sect's destruction.
Their purpose is to ensure the survival of humankind and to pass on their legacy to those who should inherit it.
"As human beings, we should do everything in our power to ensure the continuation of our race!"
Without hesitation, Xu Long immediately agreed.
He had long ago realized that he would lead humanity to survive tenaciously in this cruel world.
The world changes, and the world transforms.
As long as he lives, he will do everything in his power to preserve the flame of humanity.
"That's excellent!"
A sigh rang out and then quickly dissipated. The restrictions within the jade talisman were broken, and countless pieces of information began to flood into his mind.
Besides the " Supreme Yang True Scripture," a powerful secret technique of the sect, there are also some very exquisite knowledge of formations.
For example, this Eight Gates Yang-Locking Formation right under our feet!
The Eight Gates, also known as the Reverse Eight Trigrams, are the Open Gate, Rest Gate, Life Gate, Injury Gate, Obstruction Gate, Scenery Gate, Death Gate, and Fright Gate.
The eight trigrams are Qian, Kan, Gen, Zhen, Xun, Li, Kun, and Dui.
The Eight Gates correspond to the Eight Trigrams, and a change in one affects the whole.
By using the Eight Gates to block the Yang energy, it is both a form of sealing and a way to nourish it.
"Come on, let me take you out for a walk."
He spoke to the Vermilion Bird, and the little creature immediately squealed excitedly.
Don't let its cute and docile appearance fool you; it can be incredibly fierce when it fights.
With its Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, even Xu Long wouldn't have been able to defeat it if it weren't for the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin restraining the Power of Supreme Yang.
After leaving the ruins of the Pure Yang Dao Sect, this place, which had existed for countless years, collapsed with a deafening roar.
The earth shook violently, and dust filled the sky. The powerful sect that had once dominated an era vanished into history.
Aside from Xu Long, who received the inheritance, perhaps only a few ancient books would contain a few records of it.
"Chirp! Chirp!"
After leaving the ruins, Vermilion Bird immediately saw Rice Bucket waiting outside.
"Awoo?"
The Rice Bucket barked, but didn't chase away the little guy who was scratching at its head with its paws.
"This is the Vermilion Bird; it was brought out from inside."
Xu Long explained.
"Aww..."
The Rice Bucket responded, then grew larger, allowing Xu Long on it.
"Perhaps... I really am the reincarnation of some great figure..."
Reflecting on everything that had happened, Xu Long began to question his own identity.
I initially thought I was just a lucky one, but I've realized that getting to where I am now is not so simple.
Divine power is not something that can be obtained at will. Even the strongest in the Divine Hall need to expend countless resources and energy to summon the remnants of divine souls that wander in the void, and then pray for the gods' blessings to obtain their power.
There is no other way.
But Xu Long is different. The Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin seems to have always existed within him, and he can obtain it naturally and directly as long as the time is right.
There are not many gods who possess the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin. The ones known so far are the supreme Dijun, the sun goddess Xihe, the Flame Emperor Shennong, and the Sun Lord. Moreover, Dijun does not possess the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin; he also possesses the power of Extreme Yin, Absolute Yang.
Based on the information he had gathered and his intuitive understanding, Xu Long knew that the Power of Extreme Yang, Absolute Yin was not the limit, and that his power could evolve again.
So the question is, if they continue to evolve, will they master two powers simultaneously like Dijun, or will they acquire a completely new power?
Is he really the reincarnation of the legendary supreme Dijun?
Or is it another unknown and powerful deity?
Or perhaps, he is simply the favored son of the Main God?
Xu Long thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out, so he simply stopped thinking about it.
Once I devour Lin and gain her power, I'll definitely be able to acquire more information.
And even if he knew what he was in his past life, it wouldn't matter, because he was just himself, and all those past lives were nothing but a dream.
Right and wrong, grudges and affections, life and death, separation and parting—none of it concerned him.
Everything is in the past, belonging to the person from before, not to Xu Long.