This way, the difficulty was greatly reduced.
Even so, it was still a prolonged battle.
Qi Chuan wielded his mana, and in the blink of an hour, time had slipped by, but the Fire Refining Array had yet to take shape.
However, at this moment, Qi Chuan was already starting to struggle.
He stroked his Qiankun Bag, and a Jade Bottle appeared in his hand.
"I originally planned to use this during the final refinement stage, but if I don’t take it now, I fear I won’t last until then..."
With a resolute bite, he opened the Jade Bottle, poured out a Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Pill, and swallowed it.
An incomparably cold, bone-chilling energy, like a waterfall, poured into Qi Chuan’s body, and in an instant, his teeth were chattering.
"No wonder... the Nine... Netherworld... Yellow Springs... Pill... its effect... is so... strong..."
Qi Chuan’s lips trembled as he spoke with admiration.
Under normal circumstances, just this one Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Pill could have induced some negative states in Qi Chuan.
But fortunately, Qi Chuan was currently refining a special Spirit Flame, with external high temperatures raging, so the situation was manageable.
Qi Chuan calmed his mind and concentrated fully on forming the Fire Refining Array.
Another hour passed.
The Fire Refining Array finally took shape.
Looking at the Fire Refining Array within the Invisible Qi Flowing Fire Lotus ahead, Qi Chuan couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. After enduring for so long, he had finally succeeded.
Immediately, with a thought, Qi Chuan activated the Fire Refining Array, which slowly began to restore the Invisible Qi Flowing Fire Lotus back to its fiery essence.
This, too, was a slow process.
During this time, the special Spirit Flame continuously struggled.
However, since the Fire Refining Array had formed and with Qi Chuan sparing no mana, the struggle of the special Spirit Flame proved ineffective.
Half a day passed.
In the scorching white magma, a lump of crystal-clear liquid, like transparent magma, appeared, burning with endless fire, emanating terrifying high temperatures.
By now, the external flame energy had dissipated.
Thus, Qi Chuan felt a bit more comfortable, and with a movement, he flew over to this clump of special Spirit Flame essence.
By this point, the path was already halfway traversed.
What remained was the refinement step.
This refinement step was extremely dangerous.
A single mistake could result in self-immolation and death.
However, Qi Chuan didn’t intend to attempt the refinement here and now.
This place, after all, was not safe.
Gazing at the special Spirit Flame essence for a moment, Qi Chuan began forming spell seals one after another, casting them onto the special Spirit Flame essence.
The glow from these spell seals encircled the special Spirit Flame essence layer upon layer, sealing it completely.
Subsequently, Qi Chuan stored it into his Qiankun Bag.
This operation was not foolproof and without risk.
He would have to periodically take out the special Spirit Flame essence to reinforce the spell seals and bolster the seal.
With Qi Chuan storing away the special Spirit Flame essence, the entire Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain fell into complete silence.
The previous commotion vanished entirely.
Moreover, in Qi Chuan’s perception, the temperature of all the magma within the Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain had decreased somewhat.
"I wonder if this Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain will fall to a Tier Four Lower Grade Physical Cultivation Land in the future..."
Qi Chuan mused inwardly.
With one last glance at the surrounding scorching white magma, Qi Chuan moved and ascended upward.
Boom!
In no time, Qi Chuan emerged from the surface of the crimson magma lake at the volcano’s mouth, hovering in mid-air, his eyes sweeping around with a hint of surprise.
Because he saw that some of the disciples and elders from Ice Valley looked shocked and alarmed.
Swish!
Just at this moment, the sound of something breaking through the air echoed.
It was True Monarch You Bing flying over.
True Monarch You Bing flew closer, with a look of uncertainty on his face. He first cupped his fists toward Qi Chuan and then asked, "Dare I ask, Great True Monarch Qichuan, what happened below, and where... where is the Great True Monarch of Divine Fire?"
Previously, the Great True Monarch of Divine Fire had arrived in a rage, clearly not intending to leave things peaceful.
Yet now, after more than half a day, the first to appear was Qi Chuan.
As for the Great True Monarch of Divine Fire, he was nowhere to be seen.
Adding to that the terrible commotion previously emanating from beneath the Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain.
An almost impossible conjecture quietly emerged in True Monarch You Bing’s mind, unsettling his emotions.
"That Yao Feng attempted to attack me and seize the special Spirit Flame, and I have slain him. He no longer exists in this world."
In response to True Monarch You Bing’s inquiry, Qi Chuan spoke indifferently, answering him.
Boom!
With these words, it was as if a thunderous strike resounded in True Monarch You Bing’s mind, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Even though he had speculated a bit in his heart earlier, receiving Qi Chuan’s confirmation left his mind blank.
"Slain?"
In his impression, Qi Chuan had always been calm by nature and never acted without assurance.
All his actions typically carried a bit of confidence.
Thus, even though Qi Chuan’s actions seemed reckless on the surface, and the Great True Monarch of Divine Fire had descended in anger, True Monarch You Bing still believed that perhaps Qi Chuan could handle the situation.
But... he never expected Qi Chuan to handle it in this manner?!
The Great True Monarch of Divine Fire had long been renowned.
It’s said his Nascent Soul height was close to eight inches!
He had many means and formidable magical combat power.
Coupled with possessing a special Spirit Flame, even Great True Monarchs of the same cultivation level were no match for him.
And Qi Chuan?
In the eyes of outsiders, he was merely a newly promoted Great True Monarch.
Yet that day, Yao Feng was slain by Qi Chuan?
How is this possible?!
Seeing True Monarch You Bing’s shocked expression, Qi Chuan had no intention of explaining further at the moment.
After all, now within his Qiankun Bag, there was still a ticking time bomb.
"I still have matters to attend to. In the future, if Ice Valley encounters any difficulty, you can come to Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect to find me."
Qi Chuan nodded slightly at True Monarch You Bing, saying.
If his predictions were correct, with the special Spirit Flame taken, the Earth Flame Sea Fire Mountain would eventually fall from a Tier Four Middle Grade Physical Cultivation Land to a Tier Four Lower Grade Physical Cultivation Land.
This would undoubtedly be a significant loss for Ice Valley.
Now that the special Spirit Flame has been obtained, compensating Ice Valley in some other way was no problem.
And Qi Chuan believed that his promise alone was certainly enough compensation, even exceeding in value.
"Ah, alright, thank you, Great True Monarch Qichuan!"
Hearing Qi Chuan’s words, True Monarch You Bing snapped back to his senses and quickly cupped his fists in gratitude.
He understood, though it seemed inconceivable, that Yao Feng’s death was already a fact.
And since Qi Chuan managed to slay Yao Feng, whose Nascent Soul height approached eight inches and who possessed a special Spirit Flame, the weight of his promise was evident.
This definitely was a huge benefit.
Swish!
Qi Chuan said no more. With a swift movement, he transformed into a streaking rainbow, shooting toward the distant horizon.
Watching the disappearing streaking rainbow, True Monarch You Bing finally stood upright, feeling a sudden ease in his heart.
Although Qi Chuan’s attitude towards Ice Valley wasn’t unfriendly in any way.
However, before someone capable of slaying a Great True Monarch like Yao Feng, he felt an immense pressure, as he knew full well that if Qi Chuan wished, he could easily kill him without any incident.
Standing in place for a moment, True Monarch You Bing then turned, his gaze shifting to the crimson magma lake below.
"Is Yao Feng truly dead?"
Even though Qi Chuan had confirmed it personally, there shouldn’t be any surprises.
However, True Monarch You Bing still wanted to go down and see, to personally confirm the scene.
Such a prominent Great True Monarch, just dying like this, was truly hard to imagine.
Swish!
With a move, True Monarch You Bing descended straight toward the crimson magma lake below.