Chapter 777: Special Karmic Fire
“Sheng Yu’s life heart...”
The cultivators looked at the heart of Sheng Yu with bright eyes. They knew how precious the life heart was. In the cultivation world, those who wanted to become Nine-leaf cultivators coveted life hearts.
At this moment, Ye Tianxin undoubtedly needed this life heart the most.
“The fairfolk’s Cheng Huang. The legend is real! No wonder it’s not hostile!”
“Miss Sixth is saved! Great Yan is saved!”
The others looked at Cheng Huang excitedly. Soon enough, their excitement was replaced by shock, horror, and confusion.
Cheng Huang lowered its head and opened its mouth.
Crack!
Just like that, Sheng Yu’s life heart was in Cheng Huang’s mouth.
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch!
Cheng Huang chomped on the life heart.
“...”
The cultivators were stunned speechless. They did not expect this at all.
Ye Tianxin’s fingers trembled slightly. Although she did not understand Cheng Huang’s action, she was accepting of it. A beast was a beast, after all. It had helped her a lot; how could she ask for more? She sighed. “Perhaps, this is fate.”
The golden lotus continued to pick up speed as it spun.
At this moment, Cheng Huang groaned. Its stomach seemed to be convulsing as it heaved. It seemed as though something was struggling to break free from inside its body. All of sudden, its mouth parted slightly.
A life heart that was more dazzling than Sheng Yu’s life heart appeared.
The others exclaimed in shock.
“That’s Cheng Huang’s Heart?”
It was undoubtedly the most beautiful life heart they had ever seen. It glowed with a vibrant light and resembled emeralds. It seemed to radiate faith, eternity, and luck.
The cultivators recalled the legend of Cheng Huang; Cheng Huang that resembled a white fox would grant its rider 2,000 years of life. Did it... have something to do with Cheng Huang’s Heart instead?
Ye Tianxin asked in confusion, “What are you doing?”
Cheng Huang lowered its head and pushed the gemstone toward Ye Tianxin with its snout before it cried out.
“I don’t need this!” Ye Tianxin turned her head to the side stubbornly. If she had to sacrifice Cheng Huang in order to become a Nine-leaf cultivator, she would rather die.
Cheng Huang lowered its head again and nudged the life heart over.
Ye Tianxin was startled. The life heart suddenly split open before spots of light flew into her mouth. In just an instant, she felt a great surge of vitality flowing into her Extraordinary Eight Meridians. Her nearly dried up dantian’s sea of Qi was quickly filled by this vitality. With this, her lifespan increased. Her skin began to turn supple as her wrinkles faded. Her eyes were as clear as water, and her delicate features were apparent again. She was healing at a visible rate.
The others were greatly shocked. They were in awe as they watched the scene before their eyes. Their attention was focused on the golden lotus at this moment.
The golden lotus suddenly slowed down.
Ye Tianxin was focused on her golden lotus. A radiant ring rebounded from the base of the Eight-leaf golden lotus.
The others watched unblinkingly. Upon seeing this, they knew the leaf was about to sprout.
Ye Tianxin could tell this was the most crucial step in the leaf-sprouting process.
At this time, Cheng Huang made another shocking move. All of a sudden, it stomped on the ground, shooting up into the sky.
The others looked up.
Swoosh!
It opened its mouth and blew out a stream of Primal Qi after it inhaled deeply.
In just a blink of an eye, the area within 100 meters was filled with rich Primal Qi and energy.
The golden ring continued to rebound.
The 100-foot avatar grew larger until it reached 150 feet. The lotus grew larger as well; the ninth leaf could be seen on it.
Upon seeing this, the cultivators present on the scene were so overwhelmed with emotions that they began to tear up. It seemed as though they were even happier than if they were breaking through.
“Congratulations, Miss Sixth!”
Ye Tianxin looked at the others and smiled as she said, “Thank you for your help, everyone.”
The cultivators thought this was the end of it. However, Cheng Huang continued to blow out Primal Qi.
The Primal Qi filled the golden lotus avatar as vitality began to leak from the lotus.
Ye Tianxin felt the great surge of vitality and recalled her master’s demonstration.
“A replenishment of vitality?”
The other cultivators were shocked.
“Miss Sixth, you can focus on regulating your breathing. We’ll guard you!”
The cultivators took up positions around Ye Tianxin.
Meanwhile, Cheng Huang was looking at her as well.
After an hour, Ye Tianxian could feel that not only her life was restored, but it seemed to have increased as well.
At this moment, Cheng Huang spat out a ball of green light that descended on the golden lotus. Soon enough, golden flames surged out from the nine lotus leaves. A hint of green could be seen in the golden flames as well.
Ye Tianxin glanced at Cheng Huang. It seemed as though it had a satisfied expression on its face, as though it was pleased with a job well done. ‘Did Cheng Huang know that the karmic fire would rise from my golden lotus from the beginning?’
“Karmic fire!”
The cultivators were envious.
When the golden flames were stabilized, Ye Tianxin waved her arm and withdrew her avatar. Then, she cupped her fists at the others. “Thank you, everyone.”
“There’s no need to thank us, Miss Sixth. You’ve guarded Yi Province for so long while we didn’t do much. In fact, we almost dragged you down with us,” one of the cultivators said as he scratched his head.
The injured cultivators flew here at this time.
Ye Tianxin said, “That might be true, but without your help, I would’ve been killed by Sheng Huang before Cheng Huang arrived.”
The others were moved when they heard her words.
Ye Tianxin looked at the injured cultivators and said, “I’ll write referrals. The injured may recuperate in the Evil Sky Pavilion.”
“Thank you, Miss Sixth.”
The cultivators bowed.
At this moment, Cheng Huang let out a jubilant cry. Then, its body began to contort.
The others looked at Cheng Huang in confusion.
After a moment, someone said, “I get it now! The golden lotus needs 1,200 years of life, and Sheng Yu’s life heart only granted 1,000 years of life. Cheng Huang consumed Sheng Yu’s life heart and offered up its own heart! The fairfolk’s Cheng Huang is an intelligent guardian beast!”
“It’s shrinking.”
Cheng Huang was shrinking swiftly. In just an instant, it was two times smaller than its original size.
“Sheng Yu’s life heart must be insufficient. Moreover, it offered up a lot of Primal Qi as well. However, it should be fine. It’d be able to grow larger as it gained more years.”
Cheng Huang stopped shrinking. Although it was now half of its original size, it was still huge compared to humans. Its current size was twice Sheng Yu’s size.
Ye Tianxin flew in front of Cheng Huang and petted it. “It’s all thanks to you.”
Cheng Huang let out a cry.
Ye Tianxin turned around and said, “Let’s return to the city for now. It’s safer there.”
“Yes, Miss Sixth.”
“Since Cheng Huang is here, I’ll clear up the beasts in the eight cities of Yi Province with it. Return without me,” Ye Tianxin said.
“Yi Province is safe with you around, Miss Sixth!”
“Take care!”
The others bowed. After bidding farewell to her, they returned to the city.
Ye Tianxin flew on Cheng Huang’s back and stroked its mane. Although Cheng Huang was smaller, its back was still dozens of meters long.
“It’s your time to shine today.”
Cheng Huang pushed away from the ground.
The sudden flight caught Ye Tianxin off guard. A gust of wind blew against her face, causing her to laugh. She activated her protective energy and said, “You do this all the time.”
...
In the afternoon.
The cultivators in Yi Province’s eight cities witnessed a shocking scene.
The news was quickly sent to relay stations.
The 10,000-year Cheng Huang swept the beasts away with a crushing momentum and stunned the entire Yi Province.
...
At this moment, Lu Zhou, who was in the red lotus domain, received a series of notifications.
“Ding! Worshipped by 1,500 individuals. Reward: 1,500 merit points.”
“Ding! Worshipped by 20,500 individuals. Reward: 20,500 merit points.”
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and contemplated the sudden barrage of notifications.
He nodded in satisfaction. Although he did not know which disciple of his was being worshipped, he knew he or she must have pulled off an incredible feat. ‘I should reward this disciple when I return. Since I’m in a good mood, I should try my hand at the lucky draw now.’
Lu Zhou opened the item column and scrolled down. He saw something that he had not seen for a long time, and excitement brewed in his heart.
“A limited treasure chest?!”