23: He became an apprentice of Li Baiyi and instantly mastered the true teachings.

The news that Jiang Yunfan had been accepted as a Disciple by Li Baiyi and had become a True Disciple spread rapidly through the Lingxiao Sect.

This news left the Disciples of the Lingxiao Sect in shock.

He had clearly been a mortal body, yet he had suddenly become a Spirit Body.

The news soon reached the ears of Jiang Beixuan.

"He was clearly a mortal body, how could he become a Spirit Body! It's fake, it must be fake."

Jiang Beixuan refused to believe the fact that Jiang Yunfan had become a True Disciple.

The status of True Disciple was his only bargaining chip to suppress Jiang Yunfan.

Now that Jiang Yunfan had become a True Disciple, his only bargaining chip, his only source of confidence, was gone.

"Jiang Yunfan, I will never lose to you."

Jiang Beixuan swore that he would defeat Jiang Yunfan and trample him underfoot.

Jiang Yunfan turned a deaf ear to the commotion outside; he was currently cultivating the Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique his Master had passed on to him, the Boundless Galaxy Sword Art.

The next day.

[todays intelligence (Orange): Ten thousand miles away, two powerhouses of the Yin-Yang Realm are battling for a three-thousand-year-old Fire Spirit Ganoderma. Both will be severely injured, making it a perfect opportunity to pick up some scraps.]

Ten thousand miles away.

Pick up scraps my ass!

I wouldn't make it there even if I worked myself to death!

Better to get the Earth Core Fire first.

The Lava Valley was a hundred miles away from the Lingxiao Sect and belonged to the territory under the jurisdiction of the Lingxiao Sect.

Jiang Yunfan secretly left Lingyun Peak.

Not long after.

Jiang Yunfan found the Lava Valley based on the map, and a wave of scorching heat rushed toward him.

Looking ahead, a massive river of magma was churning in the Lava Valley, spewing flames from time to time.

He noticed quite a few people cultivating on the edge of the Lava Valley; they were all Lingxiao Sect Disciples. Clearly, they were cultivating fire-attribute Cultivation Techniques, and cultivating in the Lava Valley yielded twice the result with half the effort.

"System, where is the Earth Core Fire?"

[todays intelligence (Green): The Earth Core Fire will appear in the Lava Valley tomorrow at noon (location has been transmitted).]

Jiang Yunfan activated the location transmitted by the System; it was actually on a rock in the Lava Valley. It was extremely dangerous; the slightest carelessness would result in being burned by the spewing flames.

However, he had the cold iron heart-protecting mirror to protect himself, so he did not fear the flames.

He flew onto a rock in the Lava Valley.

This scene attracted the attention of many people.

"Who is that person? He has quite a lot of nerve, daring to run into the Lava Valley to Cultivate."

"He is courting death."

Some people thought Jiang Yunfan was courting death.

They ignored him and continued to Cultivate.

Jiang Yunfan took out a Fire Spirit Stone, held it in his hand, and began to Cultivate the Fire God Technique.

The fire spirit energy contained in the Fire Spirit Stone coursed through his Meridians, and his whole body felt as if it were burning.

He had cultivated the Nine Suns Burning Heaven Art, and his Meridians had been tempered by the power of the sun. The fire spirit energy did not cause him discomfort, laying a solid foundation for him to Cultivate the Fire God Technique; otherwise, he would have had to endure the agony of being burned by intense fire.

The Nine Suns Burning Heaven Art was a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique; even a fool would not abandon a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique to Cultivate the Profound Rank Cultivation Technique, Fire God Technique.

Yet Jiang Yunfan chose to Cultivate the Fire God Technique.

It wasn't because he was stupid.

It was because the Fire God Technique could be upgraded; the more spirit fire it fused with, the greater the power of the Fire God Technique.

He had the daily intelligence System, so finding spirit fire was not difficult.

Otherwise, he would not have cultivated the Fire God Technique.

Suddenly, the magma spewed flames.

The flames reached over a zhang in height, instantly engulfing Jiang Yunfan on the rock.

"That kid is a goner."

Although they were fellow Disciples, they looked on coldly.

The fire in the Lava Valley was incredibly hot; it could even burn a Spirit Transformation Realm powerhouse to death, let alone someone in the Innate Realm.

The flames dissipated.

Jiang Yunfan, however, sat cross-legged on the rock, completely unharmed.

This scene stunned everyone.

"He has a defensive Treasure Artifact on him."

"No wonder he dared to Cultivate on that rock!"

Time flew by, and the next day arrived.

[todays intelligence (Red): A hundred-year-old Vermilion Fruit on Cloud Mist Mountain will ripen in two days. The Vermilion Fruit has the effect of consolidating the foundation and nourishing the origin, and it can also enhance True Qi and improve cultivation. It will be obtained by Disciples of the Mountain River Sect in five days.]

[todays intelligence (Red): A Vicious Beast, the Red Refining Snake, which has been sleeping in the Lava Valley for over a dozen years, has awakened due to the Earth Core Fire. The Red Refining Snake has a cultivation comparable to a powerhouse at the Tong Xuan Peak Realm.]

Jiang Yunfan did not leave. With the cold iron heart-protecting mirror and the fire swallowing gourd in his hands, what was there to fear from a Red Refining Snake?

Just at noon, the Earth Core Fire indeed appeared, right near where Jiang Yunfan was.

The person closest to the water gets the moon first.

Jiang Yunfan was about to take out the fire swallowing gourd to collect the Earth Core Fire.

The Red Refining Snake suddenly rushed out from the magma.

The scorching heat alarmed those Lingxiao Sect Disciples.

"It's the Earth Core Fire."

They scrambled to snatch the Earth Core Fire but were attacked by the Red Refining Snake, which spewed flames at them.

Several Disciples with Innate Realm cultivation were unable to escape in time and were burned by the flames.

"Save me."

They screamed for help, but no one saved them. They fell into the magma and were burned until not even a residue remained.

A Disciple with Profound Connection Realm cultivation seized the opportunity to snatch the Earth Core Fire. As soon as he grasped the Earth Core Fire in his hand, his hand was burned by it, and he hurriedly threw the Earth Core Fire away.

The Earth Core Fire flew toward the direction where Jiang Beixuan was.

Jiang Beixuan activated his fire swallowing gourd and sucked the Earth Core Fire inside.

The Red Refining Snake spewed flames at him, but the flames were sucked into the fire swallowing gourd.

"Returning it to you."

The fire swallowing gourd spewed out Samadhi True Fire, burning toward the Red Refining Snake.

The Samadhi True Fire was extremely powerful, and the Red Refining Snake could not withstand it and was burned alive.

This scene shocked the others.

Wu Yue spoke up: "I am Wu Yue of Chiyang Peak. Junior Brother, could you give me some Face and give me the Earth Core Fire? I am willing to offer 200,000 Spirit Stones to compensate you, plus a favor. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties in the Sect, you can come to Chiyang Peak to find me at any time."

Jiang Yunfan mocked: "You're drawing eyebrows on your butt; what a big Face you have."

Wu Yue's expression turned ugly; although he didn't understand Jiang Yunfan's words, he knew they were not good words.

"By the way, I am not your Junior Brother; I am a True Disciple of Lingyun Peak. You should call me Senior Brother."

"Lingyun Peak has never accepted a True Disciple. Since you dare to impersonate a True Disciple, just this one point is enough for me to take you back to the Sect to Face charges."

"Face charges against me? Are you sure?"

Jiang Yunfan took out the purple jade token unique to True Disciples.

Seeing the purple jade token in his hand, Wu Yue and the others were shocked. Except for Wu Yue, the others hurriedly saluted, "Greetings, True Disciple Senior Brother."

Jiang Yunfan looked at Wu Yue, "You are not going to pay your respects?"

Wu Yue was forced into a corner and had no choice but to bow his head and salute, "Greetings, True Disciple Senior Brother."

In any Sect, True Disciples stand above other Disciples. Disrespecting a True Disciple results in severe punishment, which highlights the special status of a True Disciple.

At this moment, Jiang Beixuan arrived.

"Jiang Yunfan."

Jiang Beixuan's eyes burned with anger.

It really is a narrow road for enemies; he could run into Jiang Yunfan everywhere.

His gaze fell on the fire swallowing gourd in Jiang Yunfan's hand; this was originally a Treasure Artifact that belonged to him.

When Wu Yue saw Jiang Beixuan, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Chiyang Peak Disciple Wu Yue greets Senior Brother Jiang."

"Senior Brother Jiang, just now the Earth Core Fire appeared in the Lava Valley, and the Earth Core Fire was sucked into his gourd."

Earth Core Fire.

Jiang Beixuan stared with burning eyes at the fire swallowing gourd in Jiang Yunfan's hand.

Jiang Yunfan said: "Stop looking; your eyeballs are about to pop out. Even if you keep looking, it's useless."

He flew away.

Jiang Beixuan clenched his fists tightly, but there was nothing he could do. Jiang Yunfan's strength was above his, and he had a Spiritual Artifact protecting his body. He simply couldn't do anything to him and could only watch him leave.