About two incense sticks later, Chi Tianyuan led the three to the back of Vermilion Bird Mountain, where a cluster of cave dwellings was located, and the aura of many cultivators emanated from the cave dwellings.
This period coincides with the outbreak of the Vermilion Bird Clan's evil fire, so there aren't many people outside.
Upon seeing Chi Tianyuan's figure, an old man with red hair and white beard slowly floated over from outside a cave near the center and respectfully bowed to Chi Tianyuan.
"Young Master, who are these people...?"
The old man asked.
"Oh, Elder, these three are the young master of the Xuanwu clan, the great-grandson of the clan leader, and the eldest daughter of the White Tiger clan leader."
Chi Tianyuan immediately spoke up to introduce them to everyone.
"I see. Please, everyone."
The old man didn't ask any more questions and led everyone to his cave.
"I am Chi Xuanzi, the current Grand Elder of the clan. My true fire is gradually weakening, and I am no longer troubled by the evil fire. I wonder if you gentlemen have come for the Four Extremes Gathering a month from now?"
Chi Xuanzi spoke slowly, asking the group with a kind expression.
"That's right. The gathering is one reason, the second is to gain experience in the Vermilion Bird Mountain Secret Realm, and the third is to resolve the evil fire of the Vermilion Bird Clan."
Gu Yifeng spoke slowly, then with a thought, his eyes transformed into vertical pupils, and blue scales instantly covered his entire body. At the same time, the Tiger Fiend Spirit Body was activated, and the White Tiger Fiend Spirit emerged. A wave of yin and soft power spread out, which was the power of the Xuanming Technique.
In the Four Extremes Land, the power of three factions is simultaneously concentrated on one person. This alone is enough to convince all the people of the Four Extremes Land.
Because no one has been able to do this so far, anyone who harbors even the slightest improper thoughts will be killed by the Four Extremes Inheritance, leaving not even ashes.
"Haha, it seems you've come prepared, young friend. However, the first two matters will probably have to wait until the clan leader emerges from seclusion before they can proceed. Only the third matter is within my control."
Chi Xuanzi smiled and spoke, completely letting down his guard. He then looked gently at Gu Yifeng, waiting for him to speak.
He immediately recounted the process and feelings he had experienced in suppressing the evil fire for Chi Tianyuan and the others. Upon hearing this, not only Chi Xuanzi but even Chi Tianyuan understood the seriousness of the matter.
On the bright side, perhaps it's just that something has changed in the Vermilion Bird bloodline, which may have caused the evil power to invade the bodies of the clansmen, thus aggravating the state and duration of the evil fire attack.
However, on the other hand, it could be seen as someone targeting the Vermilion Bird clan, trying to throw Vermilion Bird Mountain into chaos or even sever its bloodline.
However, no outsiders have visited Vermilion Bird Island for many years. Gu Yifeng was among the first to come in recent years. For the Qun Guang Continent, the Four Extremes Lands are now more like a symbol of inheritance, and no one dares to have any ulterior motives.
After all, the ancient lands of the four extremes are even more ancient than many forces on the continent, and many past examples have already turned to ashes.
"In other words, the problem lies within the Vermilion Bird clan. If that's the case, it can only be related to cultivation. Where do you usually cultivate?"
After listening to Chi Tianyuan's method of elimination, Gu Yifeng immediately made up his mind. After all, the amount of Yin and evil power was not large. If it was really done intentionally, the amount of Yin and evil power was too small, and it would be easy to suffer more losses than gains.
“We usually cultivate by absorbing the power of lava from the volcano near the mountaintop crater, refining our true fire, and increasing our cultivation.”
Chi Tianyuan spoke slowly, then glanced at Chi Xuanzi. The two immediately confirmed that the problem was indeed in the volcano.
Gu Yifeng didn't say anything more. He immediately turned around and walked out of the cave. The group headed straight for the crater. Chi Tianyuan sat down cross-legged, his mind calmed down, and then he began to slowly cultivate.
He activated his Hidden Eye, and the entire crater changed in his eyes. An astonishing crimson energy continuously emanated from the volcano, which was undoubtedly the power of the volcano.
But that's not the point. As Chi Tianyuan began to cultivate, strands of crimson energy began to be absorbed into his body. Everything was normal at first, but after about an incense stick's time, seemingly attracted, a wisp of extremely fine dark energy slowly drifted out from the depths of the volcano.
Following the path of Chi Tianyuan's absorption, the dark energy began to flow into his body. However, before it could even rise, it was instantly evaporated by the true fire and then completely absorbed.
However, the dark energy relentlessly invaded Chi Tianyuan's dantian. If the stalemate continued and the cultivation time exceeded three days or even longer, this power would successfully settle in his dantian.
After all, this power is too troublesome. Even if the true fire can extinguish and absorb it, there will be an upper limit. After reaching the upper limit, it will take a certain amount of time to digest it.
If one does not have this time to continue cultivating, the evil power will invade the body and take the opportunity to merge with the evil fire constitution, turning the true fire into a dark purplish-red color, making it even more profound.
"Stop, I see it."
Gu Yifeng blinked, closed his Concealed Eye, and then spoke to Chi Tianyuan.
"Young friend, have you discovered something?"
Upon seeing this, Chi Xuanzi immediately asked.
"Hmm, is there another space deep within this volcano, where the source of evil energy lies? As long as it senses someone cultivating outside, the evil energy will surge out and continuously impact the dantian."
"Although the Vermilion Bird Clan has the protection of True Fire, there is a limit to the power of absorbing evil energy. If they do not fully digest it and continue to cultivate, they will introduce evil energy into their bodies, which will eventually aggravate the changes in their evil fire constitution."
Gu Yifeng slowly opened his mouth and stated his speculation, which was basically accurate.
"There is indeed a deep abyss below. Because it is hidden under lava, none of our Vermilion Bird clan has ever explored it. The pressure below is too great, and there is lava there as well. We can only explore the entrance with difficulty."
Chi Xuanzi spoke slowly, confirming Gu Yifeng's question.
The Vermilion Bird is not an immortal bird after all. Only demons like the Golden Crow and the Phoenix, who possess the flames of rebirth or are born bathed in flames, can be completely unafraid of the scorching heat of lava.
Therefore, almost none of them explored the abyss beneath the lava.
"Perhaps the root of the problem lies in the abyss. This matter still needs to be discussed, since the abyss should not be entered lightly. We should come up with a foolproof plan."
Gu Yifeng spoke slowly, and everyone had no choice but to return to their cave.
"Elder, why don't I go? The Vermilion Bird Sacred Mark on my body is the most complete in the clan, with 60% of its power personally inscribed by the Holy Venerable, which is enough to resist most of the power of the lava."
Chi Tianyuan slowly spoke, intending to take responsibility for this matter.
"This matter is not urgent. Tianyuan, you should first take stock of the situation of the people in the clan. The condition of the evil fire is still poor. We need to make them stop cultivating and have Xuanche cooperate with you to suppress the evil fire."
Gu Yifeng waved his hand slightly, already having his mind on the system. After all, the only solution to this matter was to check in through the system; as long as he could obtain a fire-repelling treasure, the problem could be solved.
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