All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 156: Three Talents Wondrous Fire, Water and Fire Intermingling (Slightly 18+?)

Zhanyue had always used the “Earth Vein Ghost Fire Body Forging and Pill Refining Method” as his basic technique, cultivating both alchemy and martial arts. Later, he also obtained the “Sun Shining Scripture” to cultivate his soul. However, both these cultivation methods and soul cultivation techniques were fire-attribute. Now, after taking that ninth-grade pill, it was like igniting a powder keg. The saying “too much of a good thing” probably applied here.

His hair, eyebrows, and clothes were burned clean from the inside out by the flames. Even the fine hair on his body couldn’t be protected. A smell of roasted meat emanated from Zhanyue’s body, his skin bright red, a terrifying sight.

“This severe?” Gong Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, not expecting the side effects of Zhanyue swallowing the ninth-grade pill to be so intense. She bit her finger and placed a drop of essence blood on Zhanyue’s brow, then activated her technique. Water vapor gathered from all directions. A huge water sphere enveloped Zhanyue, temporarily suppressing the external fire.

Inside Zhanyue’s body, Gong Xiaoyu’s drop of essence blood had merged with his blood, instantly lowering his internal temperature. Then, Gong Xiaoyu’s fair hand reached out, pressing against Zhanyue’s heart. She felt it was as hot as the sun; the pill’s power had already penetrated his heart, which naturally needed to be protected as a priority. Under the protection of gentle water power, the medicinal power was slowly absorbed by Zhanyue.

Eighth stage of Soul Control… Ninth stage of Soul Control… Peak of Soul Control… Only one step away from entering the Profound Realm.

Zhanyue’s soul sea had long been a sea of fire, with the Sun Prime Fire and Earth Vein Ghost Fire, one gold and one blue, clearly separated. He floated above them. His soul body absorbed energy from the fire sea below, the flames cleansing his meridians. Zhanyue once again used fierce fire power to cleanse his marrow and veins. The “Earth Vein Ghost Fire Body Forging and Pill Refining Method” was a top-tier body tempering technique, treating one’s own body like a pill for refinement. The “Sun Shining Scripture” was an even more extraordinary soul cultivation method. With these two methods as a foundation, the basis should have been very solid. However, a green flame suddenly appeared between the Sun Prime Fire and Earth Vein Ghost Fire. This green flame started weak but continuously grew stronger, using the surrounding fire power as fuel to aid its growth.

Green flames suddenly ignited on Zhanyue’s body surface. His outer clothes had already been burned away, leaving only the undershirt given by the Illumination Goddess to suppress his cultivation. Now, even this undershirt of mysterious material turned to ash under the green flames’ burning. The water sphere enveloping Zhanyue instantly evaporated!

“What’s happening? Where did this additional fire power come from?” Gong Xiaoyu’s eyes widened. Even with her cultivation, she couldn’t suppress the fire power in Zhanyue’s body anymore. “He was about to break through successfully!”

In Zhanyue’s soul sea, the “Sun Shining Scripture” broke through to the next level, his soul power reaching the Profound Realm first. A new set of mental methods suddenly appeared in his mind, seemingly from this “Sun Shining Scripture”.

“Heaven’s fire burns the body, Earth’s fire refines the bones, Human’s fire forges the soul. This is the method of the Three Talents Wondrous Fire for body tempering and soul cultivation.” Zhanyue savored this sentence. The Sun Prime Fire was Heaven’s fire, the Earth Vein Ghost Fire was naturally Earth’s fire, but where did the Human’s fire come from? Thinking of this, his soul consciousness locked onto that green flame in the center of the fire sea.

“Could it be this? When did it appear in my body?” Zhanyue was puzzled, but that sentence about the Three Talents Wondrous Fire tempted him, and he allowed the green flame to grow stronger. Soon, the gold, green, and blue flames formed a tripartite balance. Zhanyue felt his consciousness blur, as if about to explode. Soon after, he felt himself falling into an ice sea, his entire being thoroughly cooled down. The nourishing feeling of being enveloped by seawater was very comfortable, letting him fall into a deep sleep like a baby.

In the outside world, Gong Xiaoyu’s entire body was tightly pressed against Zhanyue’s, like water and milk intermingling. She never imagined Zhanyue would be so bold as to ignite the fire of human desire at such a time. The so-called desire fire is the flame buried in everyone’s heart. Zhanyue unconsciously allowed it to grow stronger without suppression, nearly dying from being consumed by desire.

Seeing Zhanyue’s expression of comfort, Gong Xiaoyu was furious. She bit Zhanyue’s neck, leaving a blood mark. She never thought that to save Zhanyue’s life, she would have to sacrifice herself, suffering a great loss! What started as protection had turned into dual cultivation of water and fire.

Zhanyue unconsciously held the person in front of him tighter, making them completely merge, as this was the only way to make himself feel better.

Sun Prime Fire, Earth Vein Ghost Fire, and Human Desire Fire – the three fires intertwined, completing the Three Talents of Heaven, Earth, and Human. Zhanyue’s soul world was renewed, followed by mysterious changes in his body, successfully stepping into the gate of the Profound Realm.

The “Three Mysteries Fire Fusion Technique” was unconsciously activated by Zhanyue. The Three Talents fires continued to merge, transforming into a milky white flame. This flame didn’t have scorching high temperature, but instead acted as a nourishing substance, continuously repairing various burns on Zhanyue’s body and restoring him.

Finally, he opened his eyes. Under the Profound Realm, the world seemed even vaster. But the first thing Zhanyue saw wasn’t the world, but a beautiful woman looking at him angrily. At the same time, Zhanyue finally understood what had happened, and with this shock, his profound gate faltered. Gong Xiaoyu let out a muffled groan, weakly resting her head on Zhanyue’s shoulder. She naturally knew what had just entered her body.

Their eyes met, both filled with endless embarrassment.

Gong Xiaoyu covered Zhanyue’s eyes with her hand, a mist of water completely obscuring his vision. By the time the mist disappeared from Zhanyue’s eyes, Gong Xiaoyu had already dressed.

“What exactly happened?” Zhanyue was completely bewildered, not understanding how things had turned out this way.

Gong Xiaoyu looked at him coldly, “Wasn’t this your plan from the beginning? Knowing I couldn’t stand by and watch you die.”

Zhanyue shook his head, with a bitter smile, “Definitely not. I didn’t know.”

“Didn’t know? You deliberately ignited the fire of desire, nearly causing yourself to die from being consumed by it. I had no choice but to use dual cultivation to help you dissipate the excess desire fire. And you say you don’t know anything?” Gong Xiaoyu was very angry. She had only meant to protect him during cultivation, but ended up sacrificing her purity.

“Gong… I…” Zhanyue wanted to say something but didn’t know how to explain.

“You should go. Only you and I know about this. If a third person finds out, no matter how special your identity is, I will kill you!” Gong Xiaoyu dismissed him. Her heart was also in turmoil.

Zhanyue quickly dressed and hurried out. He was somewhat afraid that in her anger, Gong Xiaoyu might really kill him.

“I’ll try to explain after everyone has calmed down,” Zhanyue thought. He never imagined things would develop this way.

Seeing Zhanyue leave, Gong Xiaoyu’s expression was complex. Perhaps Zhanyue hadn’t deliberately schemed against her, but the fact remained. Thinking of their previous actions, her face couldn’t help but redden.

“Spirit God Realm, huh.” Gong Xiaoyu felt the changes in her internal power. She wasn’t the only one who benefited from this dual cultivation. The water and fire dual cultivation, with Zhanyue’s three-in-one wondrous fire, had thoroughly transformed Gong Xiaoyu’s body as well.

“Well, I guess we’re even now.” Gong Xiaoyu let out a long breath. Although she had suffered a loss, she had unexpectedly broken through to a new realm, and she had also absorbed much of the ninth-grade pill’s power.

“Sigh, how am I going to face Baizhi in the future?” Gong Xiaoyu felt a headache coming on. She just hoped Zhanyue would keep the secret well. Let’s just treat it as a dream.