"Hahaha, it is fate to meet this young girl today," King Yama said with a smile.
"I hope you survive Mu Zixu's hands. Someday, we will meet again."
The more he looked at Song Wanníng, the more he liked her. She was straightforward, generous, and exceptionally skilled. Perhaps Mu Zixu really was no match for her. He even began to look forward to the day when Song Wanníng would surpass him.
Song Wanníng's lips curved into a slight smile, and she nodded solemnly.
She could not help but feel curious. The Seniors in the time fragment had advanced to a new stage. What about King Yama and the others? Had they ascended to immortality or perished under the tribulation of ascension? Perhaps once she ascended to the Immortal Realm, she would have her answer.
After the discussion, King Yama instructed the Mahayana cultivators to escort Song Wanníng to King Yama Hall, while he went to separate the Red Lotus Karma Fire's seed.
The Eighteen Layers of Hell finally quieted down, with the evil souls returning to their respective punishments.
The ghost cultivators stationed outside the high tower were all filled with surprise as they watched Song Wanníng and the others.
"We actually won?"
"Hahaha, so immortals are not invincible!"
"Exactly, hahaha…"
"Let's see if he dares to be arrogant again!"
Everyone cheered, astonished that an immortal could be driven away.
…
"Pfft—"
Mu Zixu spat a mouthful of blood, collapsing to his knees, his expression twisted with fury and frustration. A closer look would reveal his meridians writhing violently, giving him a terrifying appearance.
Shaken by fear, his eyes glowed with a vicious and unwilling light. He quickly swallowed pills and sat in meditation to suppress his immortal energy. It took a full day to expel the Yin energy.
Even after the Yin energy was cleared, his injuries were not fully healed. He still appeared weak. Nearly succumbing to falling and having severed meridians, Mu Zixu learned a harsh lesson.
No matter how insignificant a cultivator seemed, they could never be underestimated. One misstep and defeat was possible. The thought of Song Wanníng holding the image of his disgrace made him rage, spitting another mouthful of old blood.
"Damn bitch!!!"
If those images were spread, Dao Qing would surely mock him endlessly.
The mere thought of it was unbearable. He had always been proud, yet repeatedly humiliated by Dao Qing. This time, he almost lost to a little girl. It was utterly shameful.
"I refuse to believe you can hide in the Underworld forever…"
Mu Zixu's eyes glimmered with venomous hatred, wishing he could tear Song Wanníng apart and feed her to dogs. But he quickly calmed himself. Once back in the Immortal Realm, Song Wanníng would have no escape.
…
"This is the seed of the Red Lotus Karma Fire."
King Yama presented the flame seed before Song Wanníng.
The fire appeared as a small lotus-shaped flame, delicate and beautiful, seemingly at odds with the destructive power of the full Red Lotus Karma Fire.
Yi'er sensed the Red Lotus Karma Fire's aura, leaping around excitedly. It clearly liked the flame.
"Thank you, Senior."
Song Wanníng carefully received the flame, cradling it in her palms.
Looking at the seed, she thought of the divine thunder seed in her dantian. Both were seeds. Could she cultivate it within the dantian, integrating it into the circular formation? She felt that the circular formation was extraordinary. It would surely undergo a great change in the future.
"Mm, refine it first. If you nurture it carefully, you will soon possess a mature Red Lotus Karma Fire."
King Yama was pleased with Song Wanníng's attitude toward the Red Lotus Karma Fire. This was one of the Underworld's top extraordinary flames and deserved respect.
"Once refined, I will personally escort you out."
Song Wanníng did not belong to the Underworld, so she could not remain there long.
King Yama remained cautious.
Song Wanníng understood and turned toward the side hall to refine the flame.
"Big Sister, the Red Lotus Karma Fire smells so good. It feels so familiar!"
Yi'er, being another flame primarily affecting the Primordial Soul, found the Red Lotus Karma Fire pleasing.
Song Wanníng solemnly asked it, "I originally planned for you to devour and merge with the Red Lotus Karma Fire to evolve. And now, what do you think?"
Cultivating a flame seed to maturity would take at least a century. If Yi'er devoured it, it could quickly advance.
Song Wanníng decided to respect Yi'er's choice.
After careful consideration, Yi'er answered, "Big Sister, I do not want to devour it. I feel it will become very powerful. I want a little sister."
Yi'er looked at Song Wanníng, expressing its desire.
Her dantian was exceptional. Perhaps the Red Lotus Karma Fire would mature quickly, giving it a true companion, one of the same origin. Moreover, this would greatly enhance Big Sister's assistance, far more useful than devouring the flame.
"Very well. Since you've decided, I will do my best and not disappoint you!"
Song Wanníng smiled, patting Yi'er's head.
Although reserved, it always cared for her sincerely.
Satisfied with her decision, Song Wanníng began refining the strange flame.
She placed it within the dantian, inside the circular formation.
…
Time passed, second by second. Song Wanníng was completely enveloped in red flames.
The fire penetrated her dantian, its heat gradually warming her meridians and acupoints, simultaneously clearing old ailments.
Though flames, she felt an icy cold from the Primordial Soul, shivering. Still, she guided the heat carefully toward the circular formation. At first, the circle remained inert. As her consciousness approached, it activated, absorbing the Red Lotus Karma Fire cleanly.
The originally complex circle turned fiery red, a lotus pattern flashed briefly, then disappeared. The flame became a seed, rooting itself in the formation.
At that moment, the circle shook violently, reverberating through Song Wanníng's Primordial Soul. The limited immortal energy in her meridians also flowed into the circle.
The circle changed once more.
Unable to withstand the shock, Song Wanníng spat a mouthful of blood. Then she noticed something extraordinary. The circle emitted a strange aura that flowed into her body.
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红莲业火 (Hónglián Yèhuǒ)- Red Lotus Karma Fire. I will pick Lian from it's name to make the nickname: Lian'er
Also. because nickname of Shenyou Mystic Flame is Yi'er, I decide to use 'er as a sign of 'flame' she possess.