"There's no need for that. I only know that you have some doubts, so I can demonstrate it for you. If you find it satisfactory, then you can agree later!"

Feng Bingwen stepped in to smooth things over, while secretly communicating with the Imperial Void Cauldron, urging it to restrain itself and not ruin his opportunity. If it suppressed him too much, things would go wrong, and it would require much more effort from him.

How to demonstrate?

Hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Zhuque, who was feeling apprehensive due to the oppressive immortal power released by the spiritual artifact and wanted to feign compliance before seeking an opportunity to escape, felt somewhat relieved and asked with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation.

"Naturally, I will send a fellow Daoist to reincarnate, and then I will bring back the reincarnated body for you to see!"

As he said this, Feng Bingwen's gaze naturally drifted to the Sun True Fire Spirit, who was now behaving as docilely as a quail.

After the Imperial Void Cauldron manifested above Feng Bingwen's head, the previously arrogant fire spirit immediately became obedient and wise.

But as soon as Feng Bingwen said those words, coupled with his little look, the golden crow immediately bristled. A surge of intense solar fire erupted from its body, making it look like a sun that had fallen to earth, and the rocks below began to melt again.

What do you want to do?

"Fellow Daoist!"

Even the Vermilion Bird was startled when it saw Feng Bingwen's gaze. Although the spirit of the true fire of the sun had a somewhat irritable temper, they had spent so many years together and couldn't bear to let the other party test the law for it at this moment.

"There's no need for that, perhaps..."

"No, I must reassure you. How about I demonstrate it for you using the Earthly True Fire as an example?"

Feng Bingwen looked away and revealed the demonstration target he had actually chosen.

A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years, but a cultivator can take revenge even after a hundred years. Feng Bingwen still remembered the spirit of the Earthly True Fire chasing him and had always wanted to get revenge.

In fact, with his current level of cultivation and abilities, suppressing a true fire that has developed sentience is not an impossible task, but it would require paying a heavy price.

Just like an ordinary person encountering a rabid dog on the road, even if the dog is ferocious, the first thought that arises in their mind is to avoid it, not to fight it, because they don't want to get hurt. If they were to actually get hurt, it would surely be the dog that dies!

"Earth's True Fire!?"

Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's chosen target, Nanming Lihuo didn't hesitate at all this time.

"good!"

"Little Golden Crow, you will also help your longtime friend suppress the Earthly True Fire, right?"

Seeing that the Fire Spirit Vermilion Bird had agreed, Feng Bingwen's kind gaze turned to the relaxed True Fire of the Sun!

"You don't need to tell me, I've been annoyed by that evil fire for a long time, so this is a good opportunity to drive it away!"

Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Jinwu became somewhat arrogant and unwilling to bow down in front of Feng Bingwen.

Although the seven true fires are all flames, they have different zodiac signs, and some true fires are even naturally opposed.

If true fire were to develop sentience, then the Earthly True Fire would certainly be disliked by other true fires. After all, this kind of flame is formed from the yin and evil energy accumulated by the earth over millions of years, making it the most sinister flame.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you two!"

Feng Bingwen smiled and cupped his hands in greeting. In his eyes, these two flames were perfect henchmen. Even if they encountered some true flames that were unwilling to submit, did not want to reincarnate, and did not pursue freedom, he could subdue them by force.

They may lose their bodies, but they will gain freedom.

Feng Bingwen felt that this kind of equivalent exchange was still very worthwhile for these True Fire Spirits.

"There's no time to lose, fellow Daoist, let's set off together!"

The Vermilion Bird, who yearns for freedom, is naturally eager to leave. As for the Golden Crow, its desire to escape this prison-like secret realm is not very strong; it is somewhere in between. Leaving is fine, but staying is also fine.

"Walk!"

Having finally vented his frustration at being hunted down not long ago, Feng Bingwen naturally didn't waste any time. He transformed into a beam of five-colored light and soared into the sky, with the Vermilion Bird and Golden Crow following on either side of him.

Before long, they found the valley where Feng Bingwen had just entered the secret realm. As for the stone tablet that originally marked the place name in the valley, it had been taken away by Feng Bingwen.

roar!

As soon as Feng Bingwen and the two True Fire Spirits arrived, they saw pitch-black flames erupting from the center of the valley. Then, a general wielding a Heavenly Halberd and riding a warhorse soared into the sky amidst the raging, fierce flames.

Beneath the armor formed of flames, a pair of scarlet eyes stared intently at Feng Bingwen and the two True Fire Spirits, their malevolent aura comparable to that of ancient fiends.

Clearly, after Feng Bingwen stepped into it and disturbed the Earthly True Fire, the spirit of the True Fire did not fall into slumber again. What is not a short time for mortals is just a blink of an eye for such beings.

"Fellow Daoist, it's been many days. I've missed you dearly. How have you been? Are you well?"

Looking at the heavily armored and armed demon general before him, Feng Bingwen bowed.

"Get out of here!"

Even though the malevolent energy was spreading, the Earthly True Fire, which was no less powerful than the wild beasts, had finally developed intelligence and understood that the situation was more favorable than that of humans.

Therefore, even though he sensed the malice hidden beneath Feng Bingwen's smiling face, he did not take action immediately, but instead chose to drive him away with words.

"Fellow Daoist, why be so heartless? I have come here to offer you a fortunate opportunity. I ask for your cooperation!"

The malice on Feng Bingwen's face at this moment was simply undisguised.

boom!

This time, even knowing that it was no match for them, the Earthly True Fire still wielded its Heavenly Halberd, sweeping away the Taoist in front of it, as well as the other two True Fire Spirits that were eyeing it covetously.

"Fellow Daoist, you truly don't know what's good for you!"

Seeing the fierce flames that seemed to be about to shatter the scorching void, Feng Bingwen calmly took a step back, retreating a thousand feet away.

"Please, both of you, help me send it into the cycle of reincarnation!"

"snort!"

Hearing Feng Bingwen's words, which seemed to be a request but were actually a command, the Golden Crow True Fire snorted with some dissatisfaction. However, the surging true fire of the sun still erupted from his body, and he transformed directly into a sun wheel, crashing into the demon general.

Meanwhile, Zhuque was not just watching the show. At the same time, the Nanming Li Fire, which was famous among humans for its ability to exorcise demons and suppress evil, erupted and swept towards the rather fierce Nanming Li Fire from another direction.

"Fellow Daoists, do not hold back!"

Feng Bingwen watched as the three True Fire Spirits fought each other without showing any sign of making a move. Anyway, he retreated another thousand feet and shouted, not wanting to miss any opportunity.

"How could you, a Taoist priest, be so despicable?"

The spirit of the true fire of the sun, who had joined forces with the Vermilion Bird to suppress the true fire of the earth, was furious when it saw that Feng Bingwen was only moving his mouth and had no intention of putting in any effort. It immediately started cursing.

"You clearly crave the real fire, yet you don't want to lift a finger, only thinking about reaping the benefits without lifting a finger?"

"Little Golden Crow, please don't misunderstand. I'm preparing a secret technique for turning around. This technique consumes a lot of magical power and needs to be prepared in advance. It's not that I'm being lazy!"

Feng Bingwen explained with a smile, but no matter how you looked at it, this excuse sounded like a lie.

"Nanli!"

Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's response, the spirit of the true fire of the sun intensified its flames even further, directly summoning the Vermilion Bird.

"Don't let your mind wander, suppress the Earth's Edge!"

Zhuque listened to Feng Bingwen's words and knew exactly what the Taoist was planning, but she said nothing.

It was because it needed someone's help. Although the other party also coveted its body, it knew that given the other party's background and origins, they weren't indispensable to it. If it tried to put on airs and control the other party, the outcome probably wouldn't be good.

"good!"

Upon hearing the Vermilion Bird's request, the Golden Crow had no choice but to comply, no matter how unwilling it was.

After all, it is indeed necessary to find a true fire spirit to test whether this reincarnation technique is appropriate.

"good!"

Feng Bingwen watched the spectacle from the sidelines, showing no intention of joining in. As a mere mortal immortal, his magical power was meager and he couldn't withstand the scorching heat of true fire. If anything were burned, it would be a huge loss.

This battle lasted for half a day, not only because of the fierce spirit born from the Earthly True Fire, but also because he knew he had nowhere to escape.

So after wielding the Heavenly Halberd, he remained silent and resisted to the very end until he was finally suppressed.

"Thank you both!"

Feng Bingwen, who had been standing thousands of feet away and had only shouted a few words, landed at this moment. Under the battle of the three True Fire Spirits, the valley, which was originally filled with flames of various colors, had collapsed two or three tenths of its territory, and many of the flames had been extinguished and devoured by the True Fire.

"You human had better not lied to Nanli, otherwise..."

The Golden Crow and Vermilion Bird, one on the left and one on the right, suppressed the Earthly True Fire, which had shrunk into a ball and no longer had its majestic appearance. When they saw Feng Bingwen fall, they immediately said fiercely.

"What can you do to me otherwise?"

Feng Bingwen asked curiously, and at that moment, a flash of fire appeared, and a remarkably agile, almost living, three-legged divine bird appeared on his shoulder.

"snort!"

The spirit of the true fire of the sun stared at Feng Bingwen's companion fire spirit and immediately fell silent. Since they were of the same origin, even if there was a difference in power, there was nothing it could do.

"Please, fellow Daoist, perform your spell!"

Beside him, Nanming Li Huo, whose flames had dimmed and whose feathers had become somewhat blurry, made a request.

"good!"

Feng Bingwen stepped forward again to examine the Earthly True Fire, which had been weakened by more than 70% and compressed into a lump.

"Fellow Daoist, do you still remember the time when you chased after me?"

"..."

The Earthly True Fire rippled slightly but did not respond at all.

"This is the karma between you and me, and now that it has been resolved, I am completely satisfied!"

Feng Bingwen smiled slightly.

"Then let me go!"

A vague thought emerged.

"I will release you, fellow Daoist, but now is not the time. I wish to offer you a fortuitous opportunity, but I am somewhat worried that you will not cooperate!"

"What opportunity?"

Having fallen to the level of someone else's prey, the Earthly True Fire is also pondering a way to survive.

"Fellow Daoist, have you ever grown tired of this cramped place? Have you ever thought about leaving this place and venturing into a wider world to show your skills?"

Feng Bingwen's seductive words.

"I have never grown tired of it, but as for the wider world, I am not interested!"

The Earthly True Fire responded slowly.

"..."

Upon hearing this answer, Feng Bingwen couldn't help but fall silent. He looked up at the Vermilion Bird with its feathers blurred beside him.

He had thought that escaping the cage was the true spirit of fire's pursuit, but now it seemed that only this Vermilion Bird had such a strong desire.

Don't you yearn for freedom?

Feng Bingwen couldn't help but ask, somewhat heartbroken. How could such a promising spirit, born from such a precious flame, be so worthless? It didn't even have the slightest thought of transcending worldly desires, and could actually stay obediently in this secret realm, acting like a shut-in. It's truly shameful.

"eager!"

The Earth's True Fire is extremely rigid and straight.

"Can you make them let me go? If they let me go, I'll be free!"

"..."

Feng Bingwen was silent for a moment, then looked up at the Golden Crow and Vermilion Bird before him, and then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Please put in a little more effort, lest he break free, for I will now use my magic to forcefully extract his spiritual power!"

"Can!"

"It's your own fault for not cooperating, don't blame me for not giving you a chance!"

Feng Bingwen's smile vanished, and his gaze turned strange as he looked at the ball of black flame.

He had originally hoped to persuade the ball of true fire to cooperate willingly, but seeing its current attitude, he decided to give up on that dream.

"If you want to suffer less, be obedient!"

"Speak," Feng Bingwen said, extending his palm. Mysterious and obscure spiritual light shone in his palm, intertwining and spreading before condensing into a dark-colored chain. The chain then shot directly into the compressed ball of flame, seemingly trying to drag something out of it.

roar!

Entangled by the chains, the Earthly True Fire roared and howled like never before—a painful howl at the spirit realm level.

If there were any mortals here, they would certainly not hear anything, but for the two True Fire Spirits suppressing him, such a roar was like a thunderclap in his ears, containing extreme fear and pain, which he could feel as if he were experiencing it himself.

"Don't let your guard down! If you loosen your grip now, all your previous efforts will be in vain!"

Feng Bingwen also knew that forcibly extracting spirituality in this way would be an extreme pain and torment for any sentient being, even more painful than burning the soul.

But there's no way around it. The secret method passed down by the Netherworld is inherently against the will of Heaven. By suffering some pain, one can be reincarnated and start anew. It's hard to find such a good thing anywhere else!

ah!

roar!

Feeling the pain emanating from the Earthly True Fire that it had suppressed, the Golden Crow True Fire trembled in its heart and even lost much of its desire to go to the outside world with the Vermilion Bird.

If he has to suffer like this to leave, then he'd better stay in this cage obediently. Anyway, it seems unlikely he'll achieve anything significant once he gets out, since any human cultivator who enters could easily put up a fight with him.