Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao

Xu Jianglin, who was burned by the Samadhi True Fire, could not extinguish the flames even by transferring them elsewhere. He kept roaring in rage, yet he still could not change his doomed fate, gradually losing his life force amidst the blazing flames.

His death silenced everyone instantly, and the surroundings fell deathly quiet. The contrast was too great—moments ago, a formidable character was slaying all around him, and now he was killed without a chance to resist. Even the remaining Primordial Spirit True Men had complicated expressions on their faces.

The tough character that they could not take down even when they joined forces had just lost his life in the flames. Inwardly, they felt a bitter taste. They had devoted years to their own cultivation only to be easily dispatched by someone else, like mere underlings. And yet, they were Primordial Spirit True Men, considered elites of the entire Great Chen Cultivation Realm.

"Is the Celestial Immortal Dao really that strong?" someone said with bitterness.

"It's not the Celestial Immortal Dao that's strong, but the fire. Xu Jianglin's demon body is indeed powerful, but he was completely unable to resist under these flames, which is truly frightening."

"Judging by the fire's properties, it closely resembles the legendary Samadhi True Fire. This fire is one of the world's strange fires; once it touches a person's body, it burns away their essence, energy, and soul. Without a superior Body Refinement Technique, there's no way to withstand it. Xu Jianglin was originally a Wolf Demon, naturally afraid of fire.

Besides, he relied on his tough demon body and lacked refinement in his soul, which led to this spectacle."

"How are we any different? Even though our primordial spirits are powerful, our bodies are weak. It seems only those of the Celestial Immortal Dao without flaws can withstand it." Having said that, they couldn't help but sigh, ultimately frightened by the power of the Samadhi True Fire. Discover exclusive content at empire

At this moment, Xue Wuyi also felt a chill in his heart. He and Xu Jianglin had fought many times, neither able to best the other, yet now Lu Yu had effortlessly obliterated him. How could he not be afraid? But he secretly comforted himself with the thought of the Sea of Blood's support. If Lu Yu tried to burn him with that fire, he probably would not succeed in harming him.

However, they were actually overthinking it. The Samadhi True Fire is, after all, a Great Divine Power known throughout the Three Realms. Moreover, the Samadhi True Fire that had just burnt Xu Jianglin to death was no ordinary fire. The fire brick was of exceptional quality, having been burned in the Eight Trigrams Furnace by the Samadhi True Fire for many years.

The resulting True Fire Charm that lingered was far beyond the reach of ordinary Samadhi True Fire. Therefore, the Samadhi True Fire that Lu Yu ignited with his mana, utilizing the charm left on the fire brick, possessed such formidable power.

Even if Lu Yu wanted to unleash the Samadhi True Fire with such potency a second time, it would be impossible. The charm left on the fire brick, originally part of the True Fire that had merged with Red Child, was only enough for one use. To use it again would be a loss for Lu Yu, who, after all, could learn the Samadhi True Fire from that whiff of charm.

Lu Yu glanced at the ashes of Xu Jianglin without lingering too long on his gaze and quickly refocused his attention on Xue Wuyi.

In their previous confrontation, he had already discovered the secret of Xue Wuyi's technique and had made plans for how to deal with this troublesome character.

"Do you still want to use that fire to burn me?" Xue Wuyi raised an eyebrow, but his tone no longer carried his previous arrogance. It seemed that Xu Jianglin's death had indeed affected him.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"If the Sea of Blood does not dry up, you do not die. But what if the Sea of Blood were to dry up?" Lu Yu said softly.

However, these words made Xue Wuyi tense up. He knew that Lu Yu had discovered his weak point: his body was integrally linked with the Sea of Blood—his body was the Sea of Blood. As long as the Sea of Blood was not exhausted, he was essentially immortal. But conversely, if the Sea of Blood were to dry up, he would certainly die.

"Hmph! Spare me your verbal tricks. I'd like to see how you'll dry up my Sea of Blood!" It was less a show of confidence in himself and more a trust in the ancient technique of that great ancestor. Nevertheless, deep down, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive.

Lu Yu heard this but no longer spoke, merely smiling faintly. Suddenly, the Treasure Vase that was floating in mid-air pivoted, its opening turning downward to face the surging Sea of Blood.

A tremendous suction force emerged from the Treasure Vase. The previously still Sea of Blood began to churn, and massive columns of blood rose from it, all being sucked into the vase.

The Sea of Blood was vast, yet within the Treasure Vase seemed to be another world entirely. The Sea of Blood kept being absorbed into the vase, yet there were no signs of it filling up.

Xue Wuyi felt that he couldn't just sit around and wait for death; he used all his mana to whip the surging Sea of Blood towards Lu Yu.

Lu Yu, however, was not the least bit afraid. The Sea of Blood may seem frightful, but to him at present, it was not terrifying. He simply extended a finger and said softly, "Freeze."

The towering waves of blood raised by Xue Wuyi were eerily suspended in mid-air, as if captured within a painting. The onlookers inhaled sharply, astonished by Lu Yu's display of power.

But Lu Yu didn't waste words, raising his Treasured Sword and chopping Xue Wuyi in half. Nevertheless, the Sea of Blood still existed, and naturally, Xue Wuyi wouldn't die. However, as the Sea of Blood diminished, his presence gradually weakened, no longer as arrogant as before.

At this point, Xue Wuyi suddenly said, "Indeed formidable, I am no match for you, but killing me won't be so easy, I'm afraid."

His mana surged, and the Sea of Blood suddenly glowed red. The wronged souls devoured by the Sea of Blood appeared within it, emitting an indescribable sound. The sound was strange and immense, as if worshiping some existence.

As the sound emerged, a crack appeared in the void. At first, it was just a small fissure, as if a mirror suddenly cracked. In an instant, it expanded into a dark hole.

This hole seemed to connect to a mysterious space, and an incredibly strong aura passed through it. The Sea of Blood seemed to have found its destination; the moment the hole appeared, it rushed towards it. Despite Lu Yu's efforts to increase the suction of the Treasure Vase, he was unable to pull more of the Sea of Blood towards it.

And as more of the Sea of Blood poured into the hole, the dark cavern gradually widened. Through the hole, it seemed everyone could see another Sea of Blood. Xue Wuyi's Sea of Blood was like a child to a giant compared to the other, utterly incomparable.

Lu Yu frowned, realizing the nature of the place on the other side but hadn't expected Xue Wuyi to be so important to that elder ancestor. To think they would open a gateway between realms to bring him through.

However, he would not let Xue Wuyi escape so easily. Raising the Sword of state, he harnessed the Human Path fortune and destiny gathered from the sorrows of all living beings and slashed down fiercely.

This fortune and destiny inherently contained the hatred and curses of all beings towards Xue Wuyi. If the attack landed, it would certainly not bode well for him.

Xue Wuyi could only watch the sword light from Lu Yu's blade approaching, with no good way to block it. At this moment, he had lost control over the Sea of Blood.