Three Kingdoms: Start by marrying Cai Yan, then vie for supremacy.

18

"All things in heaven and earth are mutually generated and mutually restrained, and the five elements cycle endlessly."

"Su Yu said slowly."

Even the strongest things have ways to be restrained.

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"The ancient ice before us is no exception."

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"In the south there is a fiery abyss, at the bottom of which lies an inextinguishable flame."

This fire is born beneath the cold water; if you can retrieve it, it will melt the ice barrier.

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Xu Chen was secretly surprised upon hearing this: Could there really be such a strange place in the world?

"Fire Abyss? Why have I never heard of it?"

"But is it within the territory of my Great Liang?"

Su Yu nodded: "Currently in the territory of Daliang."

This fiery abyss appears to be an ordinary hot spring, so most people do not know its true nature.

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Few know of this place, and even fewer can obtain the inextinguishable fire.

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"Even I would probably find it difficult to obtain this fire."

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"However, given the King of Liang's abilities, it shouldn't be a problem."

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Xu Chen smiled wryly:

"You're joking, senior."

Even you couldn't do it...

"What abilities do I possess?"

As Xu Chen chatted with Su Yu, he was already starting to make his own plans.

This inextinguishable flame is so powerful; if we could get our hands on it, it would definitely be of even greater use!

If I could learn the water control spell that Chu He mentioned, I might even be able to absorb the power of the Undying Flame!

If this power were injected into that invisible sword, who knows how terrifying its power would be!

According to Su Yu, this undying fire can even melt thousand-year-old ice. Is there anything else in this world that it can burn?

"Our Liang Kingdom is so vast, you're only talking about the south, that's too broad a scope!"

"Furthermore, although hot springs are not common, there are still quite a few of them."

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"If I had to search for them one by one, it would take forever!"

After listening to Xu Chen's words, Su Yu smiled gently:

"Only when the true master of Liang Kingdom appears will the Undying Flame sense your presence and naturally manifest itself."

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"If you can't find the undying fire in Liang Kingdom, it means this land doesn't recognize you at all!"

After saying this, Su Yu transformed into a wisp of mist and drifted towards the summit of the snow-capped mountain.

"Master!"

Chu He cried out in distress as her master disappeared, but where could she find him?

She knew in her heart that if she didn't break this block of ice and remove the seal on this place, her master would never be able to leave.

And the only hope is Xu Chen right in front of us!

"Stop staring at me. Now that your master has pointed out the way, we can only go and find that undying fire."

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Xu Chen looked at the Tai'a sword frozen in the ice and shook his head helplessly.

He tried every possible method, everything he could think of!

The Tai'a sword remained completely still; it seemed that until the undying flame was found, it would have to stay here.

Fortunately, he still had the Fish Intestine Sword with him for self-defense; otherwise, he wouldn't even have a suitable weapon.

"But where should we look? Do you know where the Undying Flame is?" Chu He asked, looking completely bewildered.

Xu Chen waved his hand: "Of course I don't know. Let's try our luck in the south first!"

"But we're in the snowy mountains in the north right now!" Chu He was almost in tears.

The journey on horseback was exhausting enough; my thighs were practically chafed raw!

Now we have to travel from the north to the south, isn't that going to kill us?

Xu Chen glanced at her: "If you still want to save your master, you'd better hurry up and follow!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked down the mountain. Chu He quickly jogged after him.

This is the only person who can save her master. If she loses him, she won't even have a place to cry!

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Xu Chen suddenly stopped.

Caught off guard, Chu He bumped into his back, her nose stinging from the impact.

"Hey! Why did you stop so suddenly?!"

"It hurts so much!"

Chu He pinched her nose and let out a piercing scream, but Xu Chen's face was gloomy. He flipped his right palm, and the short Fish Intestine Sword appeared out of thin air in his hand.

"What happened?"

Noticing Xu Chen's unusual expression, Chu He quickly looked around.

Aside from the sand and dust flying everywhere, she couldn't find anything unusual.

There was a murderous aura about him.

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"murderous look?"

Chu He stared wide-eyed, looking around, but sensed nothing.

Time ticked by, and Xu Chen remained on high alert.

Just as Chu He was wondering if he had made a mistake, a hazy figure slowly emerged from the sandstorm.

"He can sense my presence from a great distance; no wonder he is the King of Liang."

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Xu Chen's sharp gaze swept back and forth across the Crimson Sky Swordsman, trying to find a flaw, but to no avail.

This person's cultivation level was unfathomable. If it weren't for the system within his body activating his perception, he wouldn't have been able to detect the other party's presence at all.

The other party was like an elusive breeze, fleeting and invisible.

The Crimson Sky Swordsman tilted his chin up, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "King Liang, how have you been?"

It seems you still haven't found your own path. Even so, you are still no match for me.

He gently stroked the blade of the Crimson Sky Sword, as if talking to himself.

Xu Chen understood that this was ***'s contempt.

All those who looked down on him are now just bones.

This arrogant fool will eventually follow in their footsteps!

Although the Tai'a Sword is not in hand, the Yu Chang Sword can still take a life.

Save your breath.

"The Crimson Sky Swordsman casually swung the Crimson Sky Sword, and the sword's roar, like a dragon's cry, echoed in the air. "How can the Fish Intestine Sword be a match for my Crimson Sky Sword?" As the sword trembled, Xu Chen clearly felt the fear transmitted by the Fish Intestine Sword—it was the suppression from a higher-level weapon, the instinctive fear of a sword.

Xu Chen's expression grew increasingly solemn; his opponent's strength far exceeded his expectations.

"Shall we talk in private?"

The Crimson Sky Swordsman leaned lazily against the rock, waving his hand casually.

Xu Chen led Chu He out of the other party's sight.

"Now teach me the secrets of the Five Elements, or none of us will be able to escape."

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"But you haven't saved my master yet!" Chu He stared at him warily. "What if you go back on your word after I pass on the secret?" After spending these days together, she had come to understand Xu Chen's character to some extent.

Xu Chen is unreliable; you never know which of his words are true and which are false!

"My Tai'a sword is still frozen at the mountain pass, how could I not go to rescue your master?"

"You went to all this trouble just to mess with me?"

"I don't have the time or inclination for that!"

Seeing Xu Chen say this, Chu He finally nodded: "Alright, I'll teach you."

If you dare to lie to me, I'll haunt you even in death!

Xu Chen shook his head with a wry smile.

This girl is so naive it breaks my heart!

But he knew in his heart that only by harnessing the power of the five elements and combining it with his Shadowless Sword could he contend with the swordsman.

Otherwise, we'll be at the mercy of others!

Although the other party did not seem to have any intention to kill, Xu Chen never entrusted his life to others—life and death must be in his own hands!

Chu He tiptoed closer to Xu Chen's ear and whispered a few words.

After hearing the incantation for the Five Elements power, Xu Chen's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "It's that simple?"

This method is so easy to understand, it's practically effortless!

Chu He sneered, "Easy? Try it and you'll see how difficult it is!"

"The formula is simple, but it requires talent—the ability to sense the spiritual energy of the five elements."

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"Some people study their whole lives and still can't use even a fraction of the power of the Five Elements."

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"Some people are born with the ability to master the five elements without a teacher."

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"Only one in ten thousand can sense the Five Elements!" She took a breath and continued, "Sensing is just the beginning; to use the power of the Five Elements, one must also gain the approval of the Five Elements Masters."

You really think it's easy?

His tone was tinged with pride.

The more difficult the Five Elements Technique was to master, the more proud she became—after all, she had once been a disciple of the Five Elements Sect.

Xu Chen immediately sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to sense the five elements around him.

If you cannot sense it, then everything is empty.

He silently recited the mantra taught by Chu He, remaining motionless like a meditating monk.

Chu He looked at him, curious about which elemental power this person would awaken.

His master once told him that when sensing the power of the five elements, one is often affected by the surrounding environment.

Looking around, this sandy land is barren and desolate—there are no flowing streams, no blazing flames, no lush vegetation, and no hard metals or stones.

In such a place, the most easily sensed element is the power of earth.

If Xu Chen has a connection with the earth, he may soon gain some insight.

But for a cultivator like Chu He, who is naturally drawn to water, the arid desert is nothing short of torture.

She knew very well that sensing the five elements could not be rushed. Even a water-type genius like herself took two hours to sense the water element for the first time.

This achievement is rare even in the Five Elements Sect, otherwise why would Su Yu personally guide her cultivation?

It should be noted that Su Yu is the second elder of the Water Sect, second only to the first elder, and his strength is arguably the number one in the Water Sect in this era.

Such a powerful figure only had Chu He as his disciple.

Looking at Xu Chen, who was sitting there blankly, Chu He's eyes were unfocused, and her thoughts had already drifted far away.

All the past events flashed through his mind, and his determination to rescue his master grew stronger—no matter what the cost.

Without her master, where would Chu He be today?

Suddenly, the surrounding sand and dust began to move strangely.

Chu He's heart tightened: Could it be that the man in black couldn't wait to come and seek revenge?

Although she did not know the origin of the Crimson Sky Sword Master, she knew that he was after Xu Chen and that his strength was unfathomable.

If Xu Chen were not outmatched, why would he be so fixated on comprehending the power of the Five Elements?

"Could I be in trouble too?"

This thought sent a chill down Chu He's spine.

She looked around for a place to hide, but where could she find shelter in the vast desert? Where could a grown person hide?

Just then, she suddenly realized—

The source of the unusual aura was none other than Xu Chen!

As Xu Chen sat cross-legged, sand and dust swirled around him, forming a miniature whirlwind.

"You sensed the Five Elements so quickly?" Chu He was incredulous.

Less than fifteen minutes have passed!

Suddenly, a pale golden halo appeared on Xu Chen's body.

"Earth element power!"

As a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, Chu He was all too familiar with this light.

When the Earth Element Sect masters sparred with disciples from other sects, this faint golden light would always appear when they channeled their energy.

Chu He was absolutely right. In this desolate and ghostly place, the easiest thing to detect is the power of earth!

Just as she was surprised that Xu Chen had sensed the earth element power so quickly, she suddenly realized something was wrong—

On that pale yellow halo, there was actually a wisp of fiery red light, and the two lights were slowly merging together!

"How could this happen?"

Chu He frowned deeply.

She recognized it at a glance; that red light was clearly the power of fire!

Xu Chen had clearly sensed the power of earth, so why did the power of fire suddenly appear?

She suddenly remembered the records of the Five Elements Sect: ordinary people can only sense one of the five elements at most.

Only those with exceptional talent can simultaneously sense two of the five elements, one primary and one secondary.

If one's strength and talent reach their peak, one can even wield two different sect powers simultaneously!

Such individuals are extremely rare, appearing only once in a century.

It is said that the current leader of the Five Elements Sect is such a person—

Of course, this is just a rumor and has never been confirmed.

Could this Xu Chen in front of me also be such a peerless genius?

Before Chu He could figure it out, another pale green light emerged from Xu Chen's body.

"The power of the Wood element?!"

She was all too familiar with this power.

Both Uncle Jiang and Chi Huan emit this green light when they use Xingzong Technique.

It's understandable for one person to possess two types of Five Elements power, but Xu Chen already has three beams of light appearing on his body!

What's going on? Can he sense three different elements of power at the same time?

Good heavens, is this guy even human?