I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 615 Offering the Fire Seed, Paying Homage to the Master

The cold wave, as if struck by a severe blow, retreated rapidly; however, the Array of Ten Thousand Crows suddenly exploded, and tens of thousands of blue-feathered fire crows scattered, stirring up towering waves of fire that chased after the cold wave like a tidal wave.

Knowing that this was the perfect opportunity to severely damage Xuan Yuan Valley and weaken it, the Crimson Fire Crow Mother disregarded her duty to return to the palace to express her gratitude, flapped her wings, and gave chase.

The true fire of the sun transformed into a blazing sun, plummeting from the sky with a deafening roar, shattering the icy tide. Sparks rained down on the evil cultivators of Xuan Yuan Valley, but could not be extinguished. Wails of agony filled the air as the evil cultivators writhed on the ground, and within ten breaths, they were reduced to ashes.

"What goes around comes around..."

Inside the True Fire Palace, Xia Daoming's eyes gleamed with golden light as he took in the surrounding scenery. Recalling how no one in Biya Ridge could stop Han Yuan Wu Xia from unleashing the Taiyin True Water, and how the Crimson Fire Crow Mother was now suppressing Xuan Yuan Valley with the Sun True Fire, he felt a surge of emotion but had no intention of making a move again.

One strike turned the tide of battle and intimidated the Bone Sect—that was enough!
If we were to take action again, it would be seen as bullying the weak and could cause unnecessary trouble.

As for the Black and White Duo, while killing them would be satisfying and bring in a windfall, if the Dry Bone Sect truly has powerful backers, then things will become troublesome. This demonstration has been sufficient, and they've been spared a fight; this battle will thus be confined to the area between Azure Raven Ridge and Profound Abyss Valley!
"This trip was definitely worthwhile, absolutely worthwhile."

Xia Daoming withdrew his gaze, then lowered his head to fondle the Taiyin Cold Bottle in his hand, his face beaming with joy. He had originally come for the True Fire of the Sun, but unexpectedly, by chance, he had also acquired the True Water of the Moon.

The Crimson Fire Crow Mother, having received this great favor of saving her clan, will surely be willing to offer up the true fire of the sun.

He then checked the contents of the three storage rings, feeling even happier.

Logically speaking, a powerful figure like him would be high above others, with many soldiers and generals, and extremely wealthy. He would usually be so proud of his status that he would disdain asking the Black and White Duo to leave behind their storage rings.

But since Xia Daoming had just arrived in the Earthly Immortal Realm and started from scratch, how could he possibly let go of the wealth that the Five True Immortals carried with them!

……

The fighting on the battlefield gradually subsided, the fires died down, and the world returned to silence.

Only scorched earth and smoke remained, reflecting the crow feathers and remains scattered all over the ground.

The Azure Feather Fire Crow demons chattered excitedly as they cleaned up the battlefield.

The Crimson Fire Crow Mother, however, had no time to worry about anything else. She hurriedly summoned several elders to give them her last instructions, and then, disregarding her body being engulfed in flames and her feathers charred black, she flew hastily towards the True Fire Palace. Her mind was filled with the image of Xia Daoming slaying Han Yuan Wuxia with a single strike, and she felt both grateful and horrified.

Despite being only a Third-Level True Immortal, he unleashed power comparable to an Eighth-Level True Immortal!

Upon landing in front of the True Fire Palace, she suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, transformed into human form amidst the raging flames, and pushed open the door to enter.

Inside the main hall, Xia Daoming remained seated atop the pillar of fire.

The former arrogance of the Crimson Fire Crow Mother had vanished, replaced only by awe and gratitude. Had it not been for this person's intervention, Azure Crow Ridge would have been destroyed long ago.

"Many thanks to the venerable immortal for saving my clan from annihilation. We of Biya Ridge have no way to repay this kindness but to serve the venerable immortal as our master and offer our ancestral fire!"

She bowed deeply, opened her mouth, and spat out a golden-red fireball, as blazing as the sun, with waves of fire rolling and distorting the void. Within it, a three-legged golden crow phantom flapped its wings as if about to take flight, its power awe-inspiring.

It is the treasured heirloom of the Qingyu clan—the True Fire Seed of the Sun.

As soon as the fireball was released, the Crimson Fire Crow Mother aged several years in an instant, her breath faltering. Her eyes were filled with reluctance, but she still resolutely withdrew her gaze, and with a thought, she made the fireball float towards Xia Daoming.

Having lived for nearly ten thousand years, how could she not guess Xia Daoming's true purpose in coming here?
"To call me master is too much of a compliment. Xuan Yuan Valley is cruel and ruthless; having encountered it, how could I stand idly by? However, I have indeed come here for the True Fire of the Sun. I will only take half of this fire pearl as payment," Xia Daoming said calmly.

The Crimson Fire Crow Mother shook her head, her eyes bloodshot, her tone resolute: "No! If it weren't for the intervention of the Immortal, our clan would have been wiped out. The Black and White Demons' shout before they left was a testament to their protection for our clan's future. This kindness and affection are etched in the hearts of our Azure Feather Fire Crow clan, and we are willing to submit to the Immortal for protection! As for this Fire Pearl, since the Immortal requires it, we should offer it in its entirety. If we only take half, the fire seed will be incomplete, useless to the Immortal, and difficult for me to incorporate into it. It can only be refined into a celestial artifact."

Seeing her sincerity and resolute attitude, Xia Daoming's heart stirred. He had just arrived in the Earthly Immortal Realm and his foundation was very shallow. He needed manpower, so he nodded and said, "In that case, as long as your clan remains loyal and does not do evil, I will protect you!" "Chi Huo greets Master!" Chi Huo Crow Mother was overjoyed and kowtowed again.

In this battle, Biyaling appeared to have won a great victory.

However, the decline of the Changsun family, who were her backers, was already a foregone conclusion. Moreover, she had lost the True Fire of the Sun, and her strength had greatly decreased. If she did not have a strong person like Xia Daoming as her backer, it would be better if Biya Ridge could not protect its family business and gradually declined over time. The real fear was that it would face the disaster of extermination of the clan. At that time, she would not have the good fortune she had today.

Therefore, the Crimson Fire Crow Mother was determined to worship Xia Daoming as her master, both to repay his kindness and to ensure the survival of the Azure Feather Fire Crow clan.

Seeing this, Xia Daoming smiled slightly, helped her up, and said, "You sit down too!"

"Thank you, sir. Please take a seat!" Crimson Fire Crow Mother said, rising to her feet.

"Very well." Now that his status had changed, Xia Daoming stopped being polite and courteous to the Crimson Fire Crow Mother and flew down to sit on the central pillar of fire above.

Seeing Xia Daoming take his seat, the Crimson Fire Crow Mother then took her seat below him, on the pillar of fire.

After the Crimson Fire Crow Mother took her seat, Xia Daoming smiled slightly, picked up the fire pearl with his bare hand, and remained calm and composed.

The Crimson Fire Crow Mother was startled, her awe deepening.

Back then, she almost faced death to withstand this fire pearl, and many outstanding members of her clan were burned to death by the flames. Now, Xia Daoming is as casual as picking a petal!

"This bead is, after all, a family heirloom of your clan, and I cannot take it all." Xia Daoming smiled faintly, lightly tracing the fire bead with his finger. A terrifying burst of fire suddenly erupted, then subsided.

The fireball instantly split into two.

"Master, no!" The Crimson Fire Crow Mother's face changed drastically, and she cried out in alarm.

However, before she could finish speaking, the fire orb had already split into two smaller fire orbs. The three-legged golden crow's phantom swayed weakly, as if it were about to dissipate at any moment. A chill ran through her, and she muttered to herself, "It's over... the fire seed is incomplete, and it's difficult to incorporate it again. I can only refine it into a weapon..."

"Take it easy." Xia Daoming smiled calmly, made a hand seal with two fingers, and a stream of innate Ren water and a stream of Nirvana Holy Fire flowed out, surrounding the two fire beads.

With water and fire intertwined, the three-legged golden crow phantom, which seemed about to collapse at any moment, suddenly burst forth with a strange change as the clear water of Ren water and the fire power of Nirvana intertwined.

Ren water is the innate true water, containing the inexhaustible mechanism of life. In its flow, it seems to continuously nourish and replenish the incomplete source in the fire pearl; while the Nirvana sacred fire carries the meaning of reincarnation and rebirth, burning away the dead and decaying energy in the fire pearl and transforming it into brand new firepower.

Water and sacred fire are like milk and water, mutually restraining and nourishing each other.

The two broken fire orbs suddenly trembled and rang, and the phantom of the three-legged golden crow, which had been swaying unsteadily, gradually spread its wings and raised its head, its fiery feathers shining again. The blazing flames and vibrant life force rose simultaneously, instantly doubling the temperature and spiritual energy concentration within the hall, and the void hissed as it was scorched.

"Hiss—Innate Ren Water, Nirvana Sacred Fire, such methods..." The Crimson Fire Crow Mother watched breathlessly, her eyes narrowing, her heart filled with utter shock.

Xia Daoming smiled slightly upon seeing this, reached out and took one of the fire beads, pressing it against his chest.

The fire pearl transformed into a three-legged golden crow's fiery phantom, slowly seeping into it and disappearing.

The next moment, a True Fire Pearl of the Sun appeared in the Crimson Palace, and under the nourishment of the Crimson Palace's Qi and Blood, it gradually underwent mysterious changes.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)