Chapter 2369: Chapter 2373: Comprehension
Inside the Forsaken Tavern.
In a secret chamber, Jiang Chen’s eyes were slightly closed, his whole body emanating the scorching Great Dao Divine Light, with wisps of Flame Power swirling in the air.
After leaving the Canghai Trade Alliance branch, Jiang Chen sensed that Pang Guang was in trouble, but since Pang Guang hadn’t invited him, it wasn’t appropriate for him to intervene in the alliance’s matters.
After everyone returned to the Forsaken Tavern, Jiang Chen asked the waiter to find Elder Jin for a secret chamber to recuperate and ponder over the incomplete Heaven and Earth Furnace Combat Skill.
As time passed, the Great Dao Divine Light around Jiang Chen’s body became increasingly scorching, causing ripples to appear in the air of the secret chamber.
Within Jiang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness.
Under the suppression of the blood-colored light, the trembling Fire Python felt a sudden shock and turned its head to look at Jiang Chen’s Divine Infant.
At this moment, Jiang Chen’s Divine Infant slowly opened its eyes, containing a thoughtful look, as it gazed at the miniature Fire Python.
"The cultivation method for the first refinement of the Heaven and Earth Furnace doesn’t necessarily require the fusion of Demon Beast Divine Soul. However, if following the method of Elder Li from Qingyang Prefecture, it might be impossible to achieve the power to refine the world."
After some contemplation, integrating the ancient Cultivation Technique in his dream and the cultivation technique from The Tome of Dao, the Divine Infant’s eyes suddenly emitted a brilliant light.
"It should be like this!"
The corner of Jiang Chen’s Divine Infant’s mouth curled slightly, looking at the Fire Python with a hint of coldness: "Let’s use you for an experiment!"
Swoosh!
With a movement of Jiang Chen’s Divine Infant’s heart, the blood-colored liquid droplet suddenly burst with dazzling blood-colored light, a fierce Blood Fiend Force slammed into the Fire Python.
Roar!
The Fire Python let out a mournful cry.
Bang!
The Fire Python instantly exploded, transforming into a cloud of spirituality-infused flames floating above Jiang Chen’s Divine Infant.
Outside.
Jiang Chen opened his eyes, formed a mysterious seal with his hands, and shouted aloud: "The foundation of the furnace, fire as the root, Spiritual Fire, manifest!"
Whoosh!
A spirituality-infused flame shot out from Jiang Chen’s forehead, gathering around him with the Flame Power to form an illusory Flame Furnace.
Suddenly, the Great Dao Divine Light on Jiang Chen’s body flickered brightly, the air temperature soared, and a scorching flame erupted from Jiang Chen’s body, merging into the Flame Furnace in the air.
The Flame Furnace trembled slightly, solidifying a bit more.
Jiang Chen looked up, guiding the Flame Furnace downward, enveloping himself within it.
Probing with his Divine Sense, Jiang Chen sensed the power of the Flame Furnace, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes: "Indeed, the first refinement is the foundation of the Flame Furnace, integrating the Beast Soul enhances the power. If that’s the case..."
Pausing for a moment, Jiang Chen’s brows furrowed, surprised by his own thoughts, muttering softly: "If so, wouldn’t using the Heavenly Earth Spirit Fire as the foundation make the furnace even more powerful!"
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chen’s mouth curled into a bitter smile.
Innate Spirit Fire is already rare, and those suitable for the foundation of the Heaven and Earth Furnace are even rarer. Wanting to enhance the power of the Heaven and Earth Furnace undoubtedly requires a kind of Spiritual Fire that is not only high-level but also possesses violent attacking power.
This kind of Spiritual Fire has almost been captured and refined by those strong cultivators practicing high-grade Combat Skills of the Fire Path. Finding suitable Spiritual Fire is exceedingly difficult for Jiang Chen!
Regaining his composure, Jiang Chen retracted the Flame Furnace, stood up, and whispered to himself: "Three days have passed; with a month left before the assessment, I need to quickly complete my personal assessment, and then..."
A cold light flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes as he stepped toward the door of the secret chamber.
In the main hall on the first floor of the Forsaken Tavern.
Pang Guang and the alliance’s Great Elder stood on one side of the hall, their gaze fixed on the staircase, with the corners of their eyes occasionally glancing towards the front left.
In the front left, stood an elderly man and a young man, with the young man occasionally glancing at Pang Guang, a provocative look in his eyes.
Thud, thud, thud!
A series of footsteps sounded as the waiter who had once attended to Jiang Chen walked down the stairs, glanced at Pang Guang and the others, and said quietly: "The Great Elder invites the four of you upstairs."
"Thank you!"
Pang Guang cupped his hands in a fist and bowed slightly to the waiter.
The waiter nodded indifferently, turned around, and led the way up the stairs.
The group proceeded upwards, reaching the top floor of the tavern.
"Jian Wuheng?!"
Pang Guang was amazed to see Jian Wuheng standing quietly in the top floor hall, with astonishment in his eyes.
Upon hearing the call, Jian Wuheng turned his head to look, slightly surprised: "Pang Guang? How did you get up here?"
The Forsaken Tavern’s top floor is the residence of those who manage the tavern among the Gold-devouring Rat Clan.
Apart from clan members and esteemed guests, no one else can ascend to the top.
Jian Wuheng’s gaze at Pang Guang carried a hint of significance.
It seems Pang Guang does have some status within the Canghai Trade Alliance.
Thinking about the discussions around him three days ago at the Canghai Alliance branch, a trace of curiosity appeared in Jian Wuheng’s eyes.
Pang Guang’s surname is Pang, and so is the Alliance Hierarch’s, silently pondering...
Noticing the change in Jian Wuheng’s expression, Pang Guang understood that Jian Wuheng had already guessed his identity, so he straightforwardly admitted: "The Alliance Hierarch is my uncle."
Jian Wuheng’s heart trembled violently; though he had guessed, hearing Pang Guang’s admission still left him shocked.
He would never have imagined that Pang Dahai, once a mere head of the Shenmu Prefecture’s Canghai Trade Alliance branch, was actually the Alliance Hierarch’s brother!
However, with such an identity, why would he head to a remote area to become a branch head?
Click!
Just then, a door on the top floor opened, and Jin Tianlin walked out.
After glancing at Pang Guang and the others, Jin Tianlin ignored them and instead looked at a nearby wall, then turned to Jian Wuheng: "Mr Jiang hasn’t come out yet?"
"Not yet!"
Jian Wuheng cupped his fists in salute to Jin Tianlin and gently shook his head.
"Haha, it seems Mr Jiang has gained much insight this time."
Jin Tianlin chuckled as he spoke.
"Are you Elder Jin Tianlin of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan?"
The Great Elder of the Trade Alliance cupped his fists to Jin Tianlin, testingly inquiring.
"Who are you?"
Jin Tianlin raised his eyebrows, indifferently regarding the alliance’s Great Elder.
"I am Meng Tingchuan, Great Elder of the Canghai Trade Alliance."
The Great Elder responded softly, gesturing toward Pang Guang: "This is..."
"I’m Pang Lie, greeting Elder Jin!"
Not waiting for Meng Tingchuan to finish, a light chuckle sounded, and the young man beside him stepped forward to bow to Jin Tianlin: "Wonder if Elder Jin could send a message, an old friend comes to visit!"
Meng Tingchuan frowned, ready to reprimand, but upon hearing Pang Lie’s later words, a trace of concern flashed in his eyes as he looked at Jin Tianlin.
