Chapter 1148: Chapter 1148: Yin-Yang Cave
Looking at the sprawling Jiutuo Mountain that extended for thousands of miles, Qin Sisi couldn’t help but furrow her brows and asked Ye You worriedly, "Jiutuo Mountain is so vast, how should we start searching?"
Ye You slightly curved his lips and said soothingly, "Don’t worry, Master Yipiao has already told me a method."
"What method?" Qin Sisi asked, curious and anxious.
The brothers Yun Wang and Yun Cheng, along with Qing Xun, also looked toward Ye You, eager to know how to quickly find the Water Spirit Pearl amidst the boundless mountains.
Ye You looked up at the colorful evening clouds on the horizon and said deeply, "Between heaven and earth, yin and yang coexist, counteract, and complement each other. The Water Spirit Pearl doesn’t exist alone; it is sealed together with the Fire Spirit Pearl in a specific location. The two pearls restrain each other to exist in equilibrium and peace."
Qin Sisi pondered for a moment and asked, "Are you saying that if we find the Fire Spirit Pearl, we’ll also find the Water Spirit Pearl?"
Ye You nodded in approval.
Yun Cheng asked confusedly, "But the Fire Spirit Pearl is also a tiny treasure. How can we quickly locate it in such a vast Jiutuo Mountain?"
Ye You smiled faintly and said confidently, "Others might not be able to, but Sisi and I can."
"Why is that?" Yun Wang asked, slightly puzzled.
Qing Xun pondered briefly and then said, "Is it related to the Divine Fire?"
"Correct," Ye You responded with a smile, glancing at Qing Xun with eyes as clear as water.
Qing Xun found it somewhat unbelievable. He looked at Qin Sisi with a sense of wonder and asked, "Ms. Qin also possesses a Divine Fire?"
Qin Sisi looked at Ye You inquisitively, as Ye You had previously mentioned that the fact she bore a Divine Fire needed to be kept secret, lest people target her.
Ye You gestured for her not to worry and answered on her behalf, "That’s right. It was quite fortuitous. In her former world, she accidentally acquired a piece of Golden Tower Phantom Crystal. After arriving in the Demon Sacred Realm, it was discovered that this crystal contained the long-lost Sun’s True Fire."
Qin Sisi was now a High-level Magic Spirit. Although she was not yet considered a top-tier practitioner, she was still a high-ranking presence. Ordinary people had little chance of seizing the Divine Fire from her, so this matter could now be disclosed.
Qing Xun and the other two were shocked, their eyes widening upon hearing this.
The Ninth Great Divine Flames of the Demon Sacred Realm—those who obtain them are destined to stand at the pinnacle of magic. And yet, Qin Sisi unexpectedly acquired hers in her own world. Could this be fate?
Ye You continued, "We’ll discuss the details later. For now, we need to use the Divine Fire to locate the Fire Spirit Pearl."
Qin Sisi nodded and asked, "What should I do? Tell me."
Ye You replied, "The Fire Spirit Pearl is the source of all flames. When close enough, the Divine Fire will sense its presence. Together, we will use the Divine Fire within us to sense the position of the Fire Spirit Pearl."
"Alright, I’ll give it a try."
Qin Sisi agreed as she and Ye You sat down cross-legged, closing their eyes and calming their minds. They connected with the Divine Fire within them using their Divine Sense, trying to sense the presence of the Fire Spirit Pearl.
Qing Xun and the brothers Yun Wang and Yun Cheng stood surrounding them, keeping guard.
After a long while, Qin Sisi opened her eyes and shook her head in disappointment, saying, "I can’t feel anything."
Ye You remained composed and said, "I don’t feel anything either. Perhaps the distance is still too great. Come on, let’s head deeper into the mountain."
With that, Ye You pulled Qin Sisi up, unfurling the magic wings behind him, and flew toward the inner reaches of Jiutuo Mountain. Qing Xun and the others quickly followed.
Jiutuo Mountain’s terrain was steep. Compared to the famously rugged Taiyi Mountain, the slopes of Jiutuo Mountain were much gentler. However, one mountain connected seamlessly to another, creating endless undulating peaks that seemed to stretch on forever.
According to Master Yipiao, the Water Spirit Pearl and the Fire Spirit Pearl were located in a cave known as the Yin-Yang Cave. Searching for a single cave among the countless ridges and valleys was practically impossible without additional clues.
After flying for hours, Qin Sisi and Ye You landed again, sitting down to attempt sensing the Fire Spirit Pearl using their Divine Fire.
Once again, the Sun’s True Fire within Qin Sisi remained as calm as ever, showing no unusual reaction.
But Ye You suddenly opened his eyes, excitement flashing in them, and exclaimed, "I felt it!"
"Really?" Qin Sisi became excited, and Qing Xun and the others quickly gathered around, their expressions filled with urgency.
In the vast expanse of mountains, pinpointing the direction of a single cave was immensely challenging. But with a confirmed direction, their chances of success would greatly increase.
Ye You stood up and pointed in a direction, saying, "The sensation came from over there."
Yun Wang immediately echoed, "That’s fantastic. Let’s search in that direction right away."
The five friends resumed their quest for the Yin-Yang Cave.
Walking beside Ye You, Qin Sisi asked with disappointment and confusion, "Why can’t I sense it?"
Ye You thought for a moment and replied, "I’ve been fused with the Ziwei Heaven Fire for many years. It can act entirely according to my will. You, however, haven’t fully merged with the Sun’s True Fire yet, so your sensitivity and control might be lacking."
Qin Sisi nodded helplessly. Currently, she had only merged about one-third of the Sun’s True Fire within the Golden Tower Phantom Crystal. It would likely take much longer for her to wield it as freely as Ye You did with the Ziwei Heaven Fire.
After each segment of flight, Ye You would land to sense the Fire Spirit Pearl’s direction again, giving the others a chance to rest.
Each time, Qin Sisi joined Ye You in communicating with her Divine Fire to sense the Fire Spirit Pearl. Unfortunately, while Ye You had sensed the direction five or six times already, the Sun’s True Fire within Qin Sisi remained unresponsive.
Feeling frustrated, Qin Sisi thought to herself, "Could my Sun’s True Fire be stupid?" However, recalling her stunning skill in fire magic from years ago, she dismissed her discontent immediately.
Divine Fire was Divine Fire. The strength of the Sun’s True Fire was undoubtedly unparalleled. The issue was clearly her incomplete fusion with it, preventing her from sensing the Fire Spirit Pearl.
After several rounds of searching, the group found themselves deep within the heart of Jiutuo Mountain.
Jiutuo Mountain lacked the dense vegetation seen in Taiyi Mountain. Its ground was strewn with exposed grit and gravel, and the sparse plants consisted mostly of low bushes or thorny herbs.
Ye You selected a relatively flat and open patch of land and landed once again, sitting down to pinpoint the exact location of the Fire Spirit Pearl using his Divine Fire.
Refusing to give up, Qin Sisi also sat beside Ye You, calming her heart and focusing on the response of her own Divine Fire.
Before Ye You could speak, Qin Sisi suddenly exclaimed joyfully, "I felt it too!"
