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Chapter 187 Dual Cultivation
Shang Jianfei explained, "That cave has its own restrictions; it can only be opened by those who have cultivated the 'Blazing Sun Divine Art.' Moreover, experts above the Divine Treasure Realm cannot enter it."

"The key is hidden in the very core. Those who have cultivated the 'Blazing Sun Divine Art' cannot get close. According to the King of Zhenhai's prediction, it will take the combined efforts of three first-rank cultivators to retrieve the key."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming understood that this was clearly a design from the Longevity Emperor.

On another note, what technology was used to build that cave dwelling?

Not only does it come with its own Qi authentication and intelligent restrictions, but it has also been in operation for thousands of years without any damage.

For the Great Jin Dynasty today, this is undoubtedly cutting-edge technology.

Chen Ming felt that the upper limit of power in this world probably far exceeded the scope of martial arts.

He said, "I see. So, how do I open that cave?"

Shang Jianfei finally turned his gaze to the woman in his arms, "This journey is fraught with danger, are you really going to take her with you?"

Chen Ming glanced at Yu Haitang, who was pretending to be unconscious with her eyes closed, in his arms, and said, "I have a reason why I have to bring her along."

"it is good."

Seeing that he said that, Shang Jianfei stopped talking and beckoned him over.

As Chen Ming stepped forward, on his fourth step, it was as if he had passed through a thin membrane, and an astonishing heat emanated from the ground, as if flames were scorching him from underground.

He felt that the soles of his shoes were melting.

The temperature here is at least seventy or eighty degrees Celsius. If it weren't for the fact that his cultivation method involves fiery true energy, he really wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

He had been a little skeptical of what the two men said, but now he was finally free of that doubt. There really was a fire vein underground, about to burst forth from the surface.

Shang Jianfei said, "See that black stone? Put your hand on it and channel your inner energy into it."

Chen Ming had already noticed the black stone between the two of them.

Just then, with a loud bang.

The entire house was blown away by an invisible force, and dozens of people from the outside came over and surrounded the four of them.

Judging from their expressions, they were just waiting for Chen Ming to open the cave so they could rush in and grab the key immediately.

Right before everyone's eyes, Chen Ming stretched out a hand and placed it on the dark stone, infusing it with the true energy of the "Mysterious Fire True Skill".

Suddenly, the black stone glowed slightly.

He felt as if the stone was alive, like a container, and he kept pouring his true energy into it. In a short while, the stone became brighter and brighter.

After he channeled nearly 30% of his true energy into the stone, it seemed to burst into flames, and with a loud rumble, a dark entrance appeared in the ground.

Why isn't anyone going in?

Chen Ming waited for a while and was somewhat surprised to see that the people were not moving. He had thought they would rush to be the first to go in, but to his surprise, not a single person moved.

At this moment, a hoarse voice rang out, "Please, Young Master Chen, take your leave first."

Chen Ming then realized that they were all waiting for him to go in first and scout ahead.

To be fair, these people are indeed quite cautious; they truly deserve to be called powerful figures.

He believed that those who were able to enter this place were probably led by experts at the Divine Realm level; otherwise, they wouldn't even be able to get in.

Having a Divine Realm expert in charge already makes them a top force in the state.

Chen Ming didn't say anything, gripped the "Mingfeng Sword" in his hand, glanced at Shang Jianfei and Yuan Zhixing beside him, and said, "This junior will go in."

Then, with a light leap, it jumped into the dark entrance.

……

heat!
So hot!

Chen Ming felt as if he had stepped into a furnace; the surrounding air was like burning flames, and his clothes were about to be scorched.

At the same time, he felt as if he had entered the womb. The flames, like amniotic fluid, continuously provided him with nourishment, and the true energy within his body seemed to be cheering and recovering at a speed dozens of times faster than usual.

This feeling is just so amazing.

This place is practically his home turf.

Chen Ming even felt his cultivation level gradually improving. When he opened the panel, he found that the "Five Elements True Skill (Missing)" was automatically increasing by one point almost every few seconds.

Practicing in a place like this, he could break through to the third rank in just a few months.

Just then, a gust of wind sounded behind them, and the people behind them began to enter.

Just as Chen Ming was about to dodge, his shoulder was suddenly tightened as someone pressed him down, and a pleasant voice rang out, "Young Master Chen, please come with us."

As they were talking, a soft light appeared in the previously dark environment; it was a luminous pearl.

He recognized who was holding his shoulders and dared not struggle.

The man was dressed in a golden robe; he was a third-rank admiral of the Six Doors, at least a third-rank expert.

The speaker was a bright and beautiful young woman in palace attire, with a smile on her face, but her eyes were fixed on the jade begonia in his arms.

If I'm not mistaken, this girl in palace attire should be Princess Mingyu. Only she is qualified to stand alongside the red-robed officials of the Six Doors.

Chen Ming noticed that only two people in gold robes from the Six Doors had arrived, along with Princess Mingyu, making a total of three. Zhao Shouchang, however, did not come with them.

Before he could speak, he saw six other groups of people come down as well. They maintained a certain distance from each other, took out their own lighting equipment, and illuminated the surrounding environment.

These seven groups were all very wary of each other, yet maintained restraint. Clearly, they didn't intend to turn on each other before finding the key.

The other six groups of people saw that Chen Ming was being controlled by the Six Doors, but they didn't say anything.

"Please lead the way, Young Master Chen." It was the same hoarse voice, belonging to an old man. Chen Ming could sense a hostility from this man, though he didn't know which faction he belonged to.

Chen Ming didn't speak. He looked around and found that it was a large cave with a deep passage in front of him, the destination of which was unknown.

He circulated his energy to replenish his depleted qi and stepped forward.

The admiral in gold also released his grip.

At this moment, although his hand was still pressed against Yu Haitang's back, he no longer channeled his inner energy into her. He realized that it was no longer necessary.

Yu Haitang was also absorbing the surrounding fire elemental energy. Before she knew it, she had already condensed the true energy of the "Mysterious Fire True Skill" within her body.

This means that she has not only almost fully recovered from her injuries, but has also successfully mastered this true skill.

Chen Ming breathed a sigh of relief. With this burden gone, his chances of survival greatly increased. Once he found an opportunity, he would send her to Madam Yu's side…

Just then, he suddenly felt a surge of true energy flowing back from her back and into his body through the Laogong acupoint in her palm.

That is the purest wood-attribute qi.

"What do you mean?"

He was taken aback and immediately sensed a subtle difference between the wood-attribute qi and his own. Before he could fully appreciate the difference, the foreign qi was "ignited" by the fire-attribute qi within his body.

After that true energy burned away, nothing was left.

Do not--

Chen Ming quickly sensed the difference.

The fire-attribute true energy after burning seemed to become purer and more agile.

"Can this still happen?"

He quickly understood the reason: according to the theory of the five elements generating each other, wood generates fire, and her wood-attribute qi brought about a wonderful change to his fire-attribute qi.

This could be considered a kind of "dual cultivation"!

Yu Haitang continuously transmitted the Qi from the "Mysterious Wood True Skill," helping him to refine his fire-attribute Qi.

He glanced at the panel again and found that the experience points for "Five Elements True Skill (Missing)" were increasing faster, adding one point almost every second.

if it is like this……

Chen Ming suddenly extended his right hand and joined her palm together. With a thought, he transferred a wisp of the "Mysterious Water True Skill" to her.

Since wood can produce fire, water can also produce wood.

Coincidentally, he also practiced the "Mysterious Water True Skill".

Yu Haitang's body trembled slightly, and even the wood-attribute qi that was transmitted to her was interrupted, which showed how shocked she was.

It took a few seconds before it was reconnected.

And so, a perfect cycle was formed within their bodies.

Chen Ming's water-based qi helped her wood-based qi become more refined, and then her wood-based qi helped him purify his fire-based qi.

The subtle interaction between the two went unnoticed by others.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding fire elemental energy grew increasingly intense, forcing everyone to circulate their inner energy to resist it, using their protective true qi to isolate the scorching aura from the outside.

In such an environment, everyone else's strength was inevitably affected. Only Chen Ming, who had cultivated the "Mysterious Fire True Technique," thrived.

After walking about two or three miles, a red light suddenly appeared in front of us.

Everyone stiffened and subconsciously slowed their pace.

Chen Ming quickened his pace. He felt a sense of familiarity, as if it were beckoning him. The further he went, the more active the fire-attribute qi became.

After passing the end of the passage, another huge cave appeared before us. A red vine hung from the top of the cave, with a bead-like fruit at the end that was emitting a red glow.

"Fire Element Pearl!"

Upon seeing the red bead, Chen Ming guessed that it must be the Fire Element Bead that Shang Jianfei had mentioned.

These are beads formed from the purest fire elemental energy after absorbing the underground fire veins. His mission is to harvest all the fire elemental beads and bring them out of the cave.

In this way, the cave can continue to function, absorbing the fire power of the fire vein, and there is no longer any risk of an explosion.

Chen Ming looked up at the red bead, a strong desire welling up inside him, wanting to swallow it.

Soon, the others arrived as well, their expressions varying as they looked at the Fire Element Pearl.

Someone chuckled, "A bead formed from the purest fire elemental energy—this is a treasure! It can be used to forge divine weapons!"

These words were somewhat sarcastic, highlighting the value of the bead and clearly indicating ill intent.

Chen Ming recognized the voice; it was someone from the Blood Demon Sect.

At this moment, the same admiral in the golden robe spoke up, "No one has been here for over twenty years, and there's more than one Fire Element Pearl. There's no need to ruin our harmony over this. How about we divide it equally? This one will belong to Young Master Chen."

"Lord Jin's suggestion is good."

Even my heart.

"..."

Therefore, the proposal was approved.

The man, Mr. Jin, said to Chen Ming, "Young Master Chen, please."

(End of this chapter)