109: The Fire of Life

[Environment Simulation Countdown: 32...—1]

The prompt tone echoed in the room.

At the moment the countdown ended.

In an instant, changes occurred within the empty room.

Fierce winds howled, kicking up dust and sand, and the surrounding temperature rose abruptly.

Under Qin's gaze, the ground instantly turned into dark brown quicksand. As he stepped on it, a sensation of sinking came over him, his body descending. Meanwhile, not far away, amidst the chaotic winds, sand filled the sky, creating a scene of a natural disaster.

"Rank 5 has this kind of effect."

"If I were to activate Rank 21, or directly choose a Death Planet—"

Thoughts flashed in his mind. In this harsh and extreme environment, his Breathing Method circulated, and he began his cultivation.

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As his Original Power circulated under the naturally created pressure, muffled thunderous sounds continuously rang out around Qin Jin, as if a weapon was being forged.

"Increasing environment harshness Rank."

"Rank 8."

After gradually becoming familiar with it, Qin increased the Rank.

In an instant.

His surroundings dimmed completely. He felt as if he were buried by quicksand, with pressure pressing against his physical body. Within this dark brown quicksand, the temperature continued to rise.

He circulated his Breathing Method to temper his physical body.

His Original Power surged, constantly regulating himself.

A Martial Artist controls themselves and conquers nature.

Qin Yan completely immersed himself in cultivation.

Qin's life in the academy stabilized.

Wu Yuan Academy is located in the heart of the Corridor Star System, on Gaia Planet. This is one of the core heartlands of the Federation, where almost no accidents occur. Every academy student can fully devote themselves to their studies and cultivation during these three years.

Attending classes, cultivating, and heading to the Great Desolation to observe the development and harvests of the Si Huo Tribe—this kind of peaceful life was actually what Qin yearned for.

He had means of steady improvement, and every bit of progress was filled with the joy of harvest.

After rejecting the invitation from the Star Picking Association, several student organizations invited Qin one after another. After being politely declined, no one bothered Qin anymore.

Through continuous learning, his relevant professional experience grew steadily.

Time passed.

Today, it was near evening.

The Si Huo Tribe.

The azure lightning dark halberd stood outside the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

In front.

A leopard several meters long lay prone on the spot, looking well-behaved with a hint of fawning in its eyes.

Qi Chuan stood to one side, looking at the leopard with curiosity in his eyes.

This was the very leopard that Qin Jin had chosen to spare after testing the shan he remnant piece.

After wandering around, it had actually found the Si Huo Tribe in the end.

Qin Jin's gaze turned toward it. Seeing the leopard's expressive eyes, his own eyes lowered slightly.

Most Vicious Beasts in the Great Desolation act on instinct.

But this leopard was clearly much smarter, even following him all the way here. It already had its own thoughts and no longer acted entirely on instinct.

"What's the reason for this?"

Qin's gaze shifted. After thinking for a moment, his heart stirred.

"Could it be—"

The azure lightning dark halberd raised its hand, golden mist emerged, and the Power Of Will surged.

At the moment the Power Of Will appeared.

Qin Chi saw that the leopard's eyes brightened a bit, and its body crouched even lower.

"As expected."

Qin Jin confirmed his suspicion.

The growth of Vicious Beasts originally involved absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The method he used to treat this leopard's injuries was clearly not enough to make it more intelligent.

No abnormalities occurred when it was taken into the shan he remnant piece.

Then—

There is only one truth.

To put external objects into the shan he remnant piece, one also needs to wrap them in the Power Of Will. Although this action consumes almost nothing, the leopard had come into contact with the Power Of Will because of it.

Qin Jin's gaze fell upon the golden mist in his palm.

Everything in the world has a trace to follow.

The Power Of Will, including the sacrificial methods passed down by the tribes of the Great Desolation, could not have appeared out of thin air.

Being able to put external objects into the shan he remnant piece using the Power Of Will already proved that this extraordinary power had some kind of relationship with the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty.

"Unfortunately, Bai Su has been a Sacrificial Spirit for too short a time and knows very little information."

"I wonder if there are any aged, ancient Sacrificial Spirits among the tribes still existing in the Great Desolation."

Thoughts flashed through his mind.

Qin's gaze fell on Qi Chuan.

"Let it stay in the tribe."

"Based on its current behavior, it won't hurt anyone."

"In the future, if the tribe tames Vicious Beasts, it can lead them."

Speaking to this point, the azure lightning dark halberd looked into the distance, and Qin Jin said, "Xia Yanh Tiger, has any more news come from him?"

"He just sent a message through the treasure not long ago."

Qi Chuan pondered for a moment: "Calculating the time, he should be almost back to the tribe."

"When he returns, have him come see me immediately."

Qin's voice rang out.

With the communicator, the communication efficiency of the Si Huo Tribe had surged.

Qin Jin had specifically come to the Great Desolation early today because the tribe had recently received a message from Xia Yanh Tiger, stating he had an important discovery.

He was on his way back to the tribe.

After this period of time, the remains of the Three-Headed Strange Python had been completely recovered by the tribe. Xia Yanh Tiger had also become a member of the exploration team, leading a team to explore the area outside the tribe and improve the map of the Great Desolation.

After giving the instructions, Qin Jin returned to the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

The Power Of Will Restriction was activated. Qin sat cross-legged inside the cockpit, his mind sinking into the Spirit Ruins.

Looking around, within the Spirit Ruins, spiritual energy had evolved into various forms, with only a small area remaining in a state of mixed spiritual energy.

"Once this part of the spiritual energy is also sorted out, the Spirit Void Realm will reach the state of Perfection."

"It's quite a bit faster than I initially expected."

"After all, this is only the second realm, and I have quite a few enhancement methods."

His thoughts turning, Qin moved with practiced ease, employing his techniques.

Behind him, the 'Comprehension' character from the Hidden Treasury appeared, providing a boost.

Amidst the intake and output of spiritual energy, it began to evolve its form. In the process, the strength of the Spirit Ruins was also continuously increasing.

Not long after Qin Jin began his cultivation.

In front of him, a somewhat burning sensation suddenly came.

With a solemn expression, Qin Jin stopped his cultivation and took out an object from in front of him.

That was...

The shan he remnant piece!

Except when Qin Jin was traveling far, the shan he remnant piece remained in a calm state most of the time.

Now, amidst the slight trembling of the remnant piece, a burning sensation arose, and it emitted a faint light.

Qin's Original Power surged as he tentatively contacted the remnant piece to sense its current state.

At the moment the Original Power made contact.

Qin Jin clearly saw this remnant piece suddenly turn illusory. In an instant, as if it had no physical substance, it disappeared from his hand.

In Qin Jin's perception.

It vanished into his Dantian and entered the Spirit Ruins.

Qin's mind followed closely behind.

After the remnant piece entered the Spirit Ruins, it seemed to regain its physical substance, suspended in mid-air, its faint light reflecting within the Spirit Ruins.

On top of this remnant piece, flowers, birds, fish, and insects were engraved.

Now, as it entered the Spirit Ruins, under the reflection of the light, the spiritual energy became active. The flowers, birds, fish, and insects evolved from that spiritual energy quietly changed, becoming more real and lifelike.

In this process.

Qin's Spirit Ruins became increasingly stable.

"This is—"

Qin Jin was thoughtful. His Mental Energy tried to contact the remnant piece again. As his power surged, the remnant piece left the Spirit Ruins and fell into his hand.

Held in Qin Jin's hand, the faint light on it flickered, seemingly wanting to return to the Spirit Ruins.

With a slight thought.

The remnant piece vanished into the Spirit Ruins.

"This is a Magic Treasure in the true sense."

The tiancang jade pendant only contained information regarding cultivation.

But through his attempts, Qin Jin had already formed a hypothesis.

"Do Tiancang Cultivators nurture their treasures within their Spirit Ruins?"

"Could it be that the mountain and river Giant Cauldron that blotted out the sky once resided within the Spirit Ruins of some supreme Cultivator?"

"The current situation seems like my Spirit Ruins cultivation has reached a certain level and met the requirements of this shan he remnant piece."

"Therefore, it has taken up residence in the Spirit Ruins."

Amidst his flashing thoughts, Qin Jin conducted various trials and research, but ultimately had no other gains.

"This remnant piece was once placed at the bottom of a deep pool, turning it into a spiritual spring."

"Now, suspended in the Spirit Ruins, it has a clear auxiliary effect on cultivation, and its storage function remains."

The shan he remnant piece could not stay in the Spirit Ruins against his will; it could be taken out at his command. After confirming its functions, Qin felt relieved.

He originally wanted to continue cultivating, but sensing something, his Divine Intent left his body and rose outside the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

After entering the Congenital Realm, Qin Jin's Divine Intent was nearly ten meters tall, standing in mid-air with a majestic appearance.

As his Divine Intent rose into the air, Qin investigated the distance.

In the area outside the tribe, a familiar face appeared.

Xia Yanh Tiger!

He returned with dozens of tribesmen, travel-worn. After entering the tribe, he made contact with Qi Chuan and then hurried toward the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

Qin's gaze fell upon the others who had returned with him.

The tribesmen of the Si Huo Tribe generated Power Of Will for him and all had a connection with him, which Qin Jin could clearly sense.

But among Xia Yanh Tiger's group, there were three people who did not have this connection. Under the perception of his Divine Intent, the auras on them were distinct.

These were not tribesmen of the Si Huo Tribe!

During this exploration, Xia Yanh Tiger had come into contact with another tribe!

Qin Chi's spirit was jolted.

Before long—

Outside the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, a voice rang out.

"Xia Yanh Tiger requests an audience with Lord Sacrificial Spirit."

With a slight thought from Qin, the Power Of Will Restriction was deactivated.

Xia Yanh Tiger stepped inside.

After this period of time, his already robust physique had become even more powerful, his walk full of vigor. Qin could sense that his life energy was active and his mental power had also grown significantly.

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit."

The dust on his face could not hide his joy. After entering the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, Xia Yanh Tiger spoke quickly: "Yanh Tiger has made a major discovery on this trip!"

The azure lightning dark halberd sat upon the seat.

Qin Chi looked at Xia Yanh Tiger.

After saying that one sentence, the other party did not hesitate to take off the animal skin bundle he carried on his back, place it on the ground, and quickly open it.

Inside was an object half the size of a person.

It looked like bronze, with signs of breakage at the corners. The side facing down was smooth, while the side facing up depicted a scene of several human figures gathered together to make fire!

They were huddled in a cave, with a torrential thunderstorm outside, earnestly making fire. In the center of the crowd, a small flame had already risen.

This appearance was all too familiar to Qin Chi.

This was clearly another piece of the mountain and river cauldron!

"The abnormality of the remnant piece in my hand—could it be not just because my Spirit Ruins met the requirements, but also because another remnant piece was approaching?"

The thought flashed through his mind.

The shan he remnant piece within the Spirit Ruins remained calm at this time.

"Where was it found?"

Qin Jin's majestic voice rang out.

"In a strange place."

Xia Yanh Tiger's expression was serious: "Qi Ze and Ding Yang told me about the process of their discovery of the treasure, so I paid extra attention to these strange places. This remnant piece was located in the hollow of a giant tree."

Xia Yanh Tiger leaned over. Under Qin Jin's gaze, his life energy surged and contacted the remnant piece.

Following his action, the flame pattern on top of the remnant piece flickered slightly, and a flame rose above the remnant piece.

This flame was not fierce or violent; instead, it was extremely gentle and had a sense of vitality. Looking at it, one couldn't help but feel hope rising in their heart.

"That strange place is quite hidden."

Xia Yanh Tiger recounted earnestly: "A fire was burning inside the tree hollow, but not only did that giant tree not catch fire, it actually grew exceptionally vigorously, with lush branches and leaves."

"After I discovered this scene, I was attracted by this wonder. After careful exploration, I found it."

Qin Jin nodded.

"Wood generates fire."

The azure lightning dark halberd reached out, and his Original Power surged, wrapping around the remnant piece and bringing it into his hand.

Under the mental connection, Qin could sense that the flame burning on the remnant piece was warm but had no intention of harming anyone.

He looked at the scene carved on top and speculated in his heart.

"This is a scene of human ancestors seeking fire. The flame lit at this time represents hope and light, so—is that why it doesn't harm people?"

Thoughts flowed in his mind.

Qin Jin spoke: "The three people who returned with you, which tribe are they from?"

Hearing this.

Xia Yanh Tiger's expression became solemn.

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit, I was just about to explain this matter."

"They are from the Tu Yang Tribe."

"After I discovered this treasure, to avoid any accidents, I immediately prepared to return to the tribe with my clansmen."

"However—"

"Not long after leaving that strange place, we encountered people from the Tu Yang Tribe."

"Their team was about three hundred people, quite a large number, but they did not show any malice toward us. Instead, they communicated earnestly and introduced themselves."

"According to what they said, they came from a very distant place and were originally looking for other tribes."

"On this land, they have already seen many remains of destroyed tribes. They were about to leave when they met us."

"Then—"

"They proposed that they wanted to come and visit our tribe."

Qin Chi listened quietly.

Speaking to this point, a hint of doubt rose in Xia Yanh Tiger's eyes: "I thought the entire team would come to visit and was even prepared to refuse. I didn't expect that they only sent three people to return with us."

"According to their leader's words, they came from the north and will continue to explore toward the south, looking for other tribes."

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"Only three people came to visit?" Qin Jin's eyebrows rose slightly.

Under such a premise, the possibility of the other party harboring malice was reduced to the lowest point.

But the situation also became complicated.

The relationships between tribes in the Great Desolation are sometimes good and sometimes bad. Xia Yanh Tiger did not encounter any hostility when he came into contact with them, but for them to dare send only three people to visit another tribe...

They must have something to rely on.

"Xia Yanh Tiger."

Qin Jin pondered for a moment, and his voice rang out.

"Bring those three to see me."

"Yes."

Xia Yanh Tiger cupped his fists in response and stepped out of the hall.

With a slight thought from Qin Jin, his Divine Intent left his body.

His Divine Intent suspended in mid-air, Qin's attention focused on those three people. As his Original Power surged, he conducted a thorough observation.

A moment later.

His eyebrows rose slightly.

Among the three, there were two men and one woman, with the woman seemingly as the leader.

On that woman, he sensed an aura similar to [Power Of Will].