Qiu Qing, even within the Red Heart Sect, was one of the strongest Martial Artists below the Sect Leader. Aided by the South Mansion's Grand Array, his strength had now unquestionably reached the Peak of Innate level.
The Golden Fire burned fiercely, but its golden hue was gradually fading. The color grew increasingly pure, shifting to a dazzling silver-white.
The Red Heart Sect's method of refining Primordial Qi progresses from Blood Qi to Blood Fire, from Blood Fire to Crimson Fire, and from Crimson Fire to Golden Fire. As the flame's color changes from intense to pure, it signifies a process of purifying Primordial Qi, purging impurities, and strengthening the self.
Golden Fire was the limit below the Innate level, but it was not yet Above Innate.
As the Golden Fire was refined further, its impurities vanished until it turned silver-white. At that point, the nature of the Primordial Qi was no longer that of fire.
It was thunder and lightning!!
