SWDnovel Chapter 114 Refining the Flame Banner
Chapter 114 Refining the Flame Banner
Chapter 114 Refining the Flame Banner
Zhen Yuanzi focused his mind, and the mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal magic power within his body, which had already transformed and become several times more profound and refined, surged forth like an ancient dragon awakening.
He activated his self-created supreme technique, the "Great Earth Chaos Scripture," with the Xuanhuang Daoist aura flowing around his body. He transformed his immense magical power into an invisible giant hand, gently yet firmly enveloping the Southern Flame Banner suspended in front of him.
At the same time, he deliberately activated the aura of the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner, which was already intertwined with his own life and as close as an extension of his own body. As two of the Five Primordial Banners, they were connected in origin and their auras were mutually attracted.
The crimson banner of the Flame Light Flag trembled slightly, and the intricate and profound flame patterns on the flag seemed to be infused with vitality, flickering and emitting waves of warm rather than scorching Daoist energy.
It did not show any strong resistance; on the contrary, it was like a wanderer who had been away for a long time feeling the call of the same bloodline, revealing a natural sense of closeness and belonging.
Just as Zhen Yuanzi had predicted, Yuan Feng had not left any hidden tricks or malicious restrictions on this flag. At the level of such top-tier beings in the primordial world, they naturally possessed their own magnanimity and pride.
In Yuan Feng's view, the transaction of exchanging bitter bamboo for the Flame Banner was fair, with each party getting what they needed.
If one were to secretly tamper with the items exchanged, not only would it be a low-class act, inviting ridicule from fellow cultivators in the Primordial World, but it would also needlessly create enmity with a fellow cultivator who possesses a profound foundation, boundless potential, and has already entered the Primordial Realm.
With her inherent pride and the wisdom of an emperor, Yuan Feng disdained such a thing and knew that it would be a losing proposition. This "clean" spiritual treasure also demonstrated Yuan Feng's sincerity in the transaction and her recognition of Zhen Yuanzi's strength.
For this reason, the refining process went unexpectedly smoothly. Zhen Yuanzi's incomparably powerful Primordial Divine Sense, enhanced by the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, combined with his pure magical power, easily penetrated the core of the Flame Light Banner, like formless and intangible mercury that could seep into every nook and cranny.
The banner contains innate divine restrictions that contain the essence of fire, the chaos of yin and yang, and the inversion of the five elements.
Before Zhen Yuanzi's vast divine sense and magical power, it was like a finely crafted lock that had met its true master. It was calmly and methodically refined and analyzed, and then marked with the unique chaotic primordial spirit imprint of Zhen Yuanzi.
As the refining process deepened, the Flame Banner shone brightly, its crimson glow illuminating the core of the earth's veins as if bathed in the sunset. The flame patterns on the banner came to life, resembling miniature flame dragons that roamed and surged along mysterious paths, radiating a heart-palpitating heat and chaotic power of law.
The moment the last core divine restriction was completely refined, the entire banner emitted a clear and melodious hum, as if breaking free from its final restraints. It transformed into a condensed crimson stream of light, as fast as lightning, and with a "whoosh," it entered Zhen Yuanzi's ancestral aperture between his eyebrows, entering his vast and boundless sea of consciousness, which seemed to contain a nascent chaos.
Within the sea of consciousness, the scenery was wondrous and mysterious.
The central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner, which had been quietly suspended like a pillar stabilizing the sea, now had its banner slightly unfurled, cascading down with thousands of radiant, mysterious yellow jewels, exuding a profound and unyielding Daoist aura that was impervious to all laws and as stable as a mountain.
When the crimson stream of light transformed from the Southern Flame Banner entered this mysterious world, strange changes occurred.
The Wuji apricot-yellow flag seemed to be infused with vitality, its surface moving without wind and making a fluttering sound, while the hanging dark yellow tassels shone even brighter, as if welcoming the arrival of its companions.
The fiery banner that had been lifted off the ground quickly stabilized, its surface unfurling, its crimson glow flowing naturally, reflecting the dark yellow light. One was heavy and weighty, the other blazing and soaring; one was firmly established in the center, the other creating chaos in all directions.
The attributes seem to be mutually exclusive, but at this moment there is no conflict at all. Instead, they are like the two poles of Yin and Yang, or the two fish of Tai Chi, forming an extremely mysterious complementarity and dynamic balance!
Crimson and dark yellow, two colors and two Daoist charms, intertwined and merged in Zhen Yuanzi's sea of consciousness. Instead of weakening each other, they made the entire sea of consciousness space more stable, and the boundaries seemed to have expanded a bit.
Zhen Yuanzi could clearly feel that his perception of the five elements in the world had become more acute than ever before, especially his ability to mobilize and control the elemental power of fire. With the slightest thought, he could ignite a blazing heavenly fire.
Just as the Flame Banner was completely refined and reached a balance with the Apricot Yellow Banner, a profound and clearer understanding of the Great Dao, much more profound than before, surged into Zhen Yuanzi's heart like a sudden awakening.
This is not a simple transmission of knowledge, but a flow of truth originating from the source of spiritual treasures and pointing directly to the core of the laws.
His understanding of the Great Way of Fire instantly broke through an invisible constraint, reaching a completely new level.
It's not just about the violence, destruction, and rebirth of flames; it's also about deeply understanding the essential characteristics of flames: "chaos of yin and yang" and "reversal of the five elements"!
Fire can burn away order, but it can also establish new rules from the ashes; it can disrupt the clear and the turbid, but it can also refine purity from chaos.
This characteristic, in stark contrast to the absolute "bearing capacity" and "stability" of earth, constitutes the integrity and dynamic balance of the world at a higher level.
This profound meaning regarding the "chaos" and "change" of fire naturally and seamlessly integrates into his fundamental Dao—the chaotic evolution system expounded in the "Current Chaos Classic."
"Earth and fire coexist in the furnace, and even in annihilation, new life can be born. The stillness of the earth needs the movement of flames to ignite it; the inclusiveness of chaos needs the power of chaos and transformation to enrich its connotation. Deep within the earth's core, divine fire is nurturing new creation."
Beyond the nine heavens, the fire of stars illuminates eternal darkness—fire, this vibrant and unpredictable force, is also an indispensable and dynamic part of the chaotic evolution—
His Dao of Chaos, having successfully absorbed and integrated the complete true meaning of the Great Dao of Fire brought by the Flame Banner of the Earth, seemed to be infused with the vitality of a soul. It was no longer simply profound and inclusive, but also gained the potential for explosion, the passion for creation, and the courage to subvert.
Within that chaotic phantom evolving within its body, besides the solidified primordial earth, the surging dark waters, and the howling chaotic winds, countless leaping and flickering chaotic flames have now become even more vivid!
With the four fundamental elements of earth, water, fire, and wind more complete, the evolution of chaos becomes more vivid, realistic, and infinitely possible!
Time flies by in this deep integration and consolidation, while the outside world may have gone through several seasons, with plants flourishing and withering.
With his mind focused, Zhen Yuanzi carefully comprehended the new power and perspective brought about by the perfected mid-stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm.
While familiarizing himself with the various wonderful uses of the Southern Flame Banner, he also thoroughly wove the true meaning of the Great Dao of Fire into every corner of his own Dao foundation, making it an inseparable part of the "Great Earth Chaos Scripture".