Chapter 938

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After Zhu Rong retreated to the side, Xu Zhangqing and the others turned their gazes once more toward the Taiyin Youying suspended in mid-air.

At this moment, having lost the barrier's protection, the white ring still rotated, but its speed had slowed considerably, and the Taiyin Power surrounding it had also faded significantly.

Clearly, after the previous wearing down by the Fish Dragon, a portion of its power had been consumed.

Xu Zhangqing's mind moved, and he controlled the Fish Dragon phantom, then approached the Taiyin Youying.

He did not rush to touch it, but instead had the Fish Dragon circle the Taiyin Youying again, continuing to spiral, gradually wearing down the Taiyin Youying's remaining power.

In the time that followed, the Fish Dragon's golden-green spiritual light continuously fell upon the Taiyin Youying; the white ring trembled slightly, seemingly still resisting, the runes on its inner wall flashing with faint white light, attempting to release Taiyin Power once more to resist.

Pity, the effect was not as good as before.

This wearing down continued for another half an hour.

The Taiyin Youying's rotation grew slower and slower, the Taiyin Power around it increasingly feeble.

The originally pure and flawless white ring now rippled with a faint golden-green halo.

From this it could be seen that it was gradually being assimilated.

A flash of determination flickered in Xu Zhangqing's eyes; he had the Fish Dragon touch the Taiyin Youying for the first time.

The instant the Fish Dragon contacted the Taiyin Youying, a strand of ultimate Taiyin Power surged into Xu Zhangqing's body along the Fish Dragon's form.

His whole body shuddered; he felt even his Divine Soul was about to freeze.

Faced with this situation, he immediately circulated the Withering and Flourishing Dao Rhyme.

Xu Zhangqing primarily cultivates the Withering and Flourishing Dao; his roots are Water and Wood Mutual Generation.

Wood can transform Yin; Water can moisten Yang.

Just right to harmonize the Taiyin Youying's ultimate Yin power and the Mayfly Divine Fire's ultimate Yang power.

The Withering and Flourishing Dao Rhyme circulated rapidly within his body; vital force nourished the invaded flesh body and meridians, withered force wore away the Yin Cold of the Taiyin Power, and Cang Ming force washed over it again and again, wrapping and assimilating the Taiyin Youying's power bit by bit.

The refining process was even more arduous than Zhu Rong absorbing the Taiyin True Fire.

The Taiyin Youying is an object of Taiyin origin; the Taiyin Power it contains is far purer and stronger than Taiyin True Fire; even after the previous wearing down, it still possessed formidable power.

The pure Yang Mayfly Divine Fire and the extreme Yin Taiyin Youying collided with each other inside Xu Zhangqing's body.

Had he not comprehended the Withering and Flourishing Great Dao, able to achieve Yin-Yang Harmonization, and possessed the Water and Wood Spiritual Roots as support, he would likely have long since suffered backlash from these two extreme powers.

Xu Zhangqing closed his eyes, devoting his entire mind to the refining.

On one hand he circulated the Withering and Flourishing Dao Rhyme, harmonizing the Yin-Yang Qi within his body.

On the other hand he guided the Taiyin Youying's power to fuse with his own Water Spiritual Root and Dao Rhyme.

Under the Fish Dragon's pull, the white ring neared Xu Zhangqing's body; it did not merge inside, but rotated around him, continuously releasing pure Taiyin Power.

As time passed, Xu Zhangqing's aura grew increasingly steady.

Especially the Cang Ming Withering and Flourishing Dao Rhyme, possessing both the warmth of vitality and the weight of withering, as well as the clear cold of Taiyin Power.

The three powers intertwined, forming a brand new state.

Spiritual light also gradually blended a touch of pale white into the original cyan-black.

Cyan, black, and white three colors intertwined, forming a gorgeous light shield that protected him within.

The Taiyin Youying's white ring resonated with Xu Zhangqing's Superior Nascent Soul; the Creation Dharma Aspect automatically appeared behind him.

After about an hour, the white ring suddenly transformed into a streak of spiritual light, first boring into the space between his brows, then into his Qi Sea, finally suspending beside the Xuan Seal.

The next second, Xu Zhangqing abruptly opened his eyes.

Only to see in his pupils, cyan, black, and white three colors flowing.

His whole person's cultivation, from the original Nascent Soul Late Stage, rose to Nascent Soul Peak.

The Taiyin Power was finally refined, becoming a part of his own power.

And the Taiyin Youying's main body, that white ring, still remained, usable for forging Immortal Artifacts in the future.

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With the Taiyin True Fire absorbed by Zhu Rong, and the Taiyin Youying's Taiyin Power refined by Xu Zhangqing, the surrounding environment changed once more.

The entire Yin River returned to quiet.

The originally turbid river water became increasingly clear.

Though still carrying Yin Cold Qi, it no longer held the previous strangeness.

Yin Sha Qi dissipated; the Yin Beasts in the river also hid in the depths, not daring to appear.

Xu Zhangqing stood up; the cyan, black, and white three colors around him converged, his aura gradually calming.

Refining the Taiyin Power not only raised his strength to a great degree, but also elevated his comprehension of the Withering and Flourishing Great Dao and the Yin-Yang Dao a further layer.

Zhu Rong, Tai Bai, Nu Tu, Fenglong, and the others all revealed delighted expressions.

Tai Bai cupped his hands and said: "Lord, congratulations on refining the Taiyin Power.

Future cultivation will surely advance a thousand li a day!"

Nu Tu also nodded: "Now that both the Taiyin Youying and Taiyin True Fire have been obtained by us, not only has overall strength greatly increased, but it also adds several points of confidence for subsequently finding the other Yin River entrances and gathering the Xuan Tie Tokens."

Fenglong appeared very confident, saying seriously: "Even if we encounter a Spirit Severing existence, we also have the power for one battle!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Though this harvest is great, we must not be careless.

The Yin River has Nine Entrances in total; we have only explored one and gained such a heavy treasure — one can imagine the other eight entrances must also hide similar origin objects.

Moreover, the Three Great Immortal Sects and other informed parties must also be coveting these Supreme Treasures.

"Then... do we still continue exploring?"

"Now we have gained harvest, and we have also had an Encounter!"

"The problem is, what exactly the Great Calamity is, this point has not yet been ascertained."

Tai Bai and the others discussed animatedly, each having their own thoughts.

Xu Zhangqing's gaze looked toward the Deep Yin River, a flash of Sharpness passing through his eyes: "No need to Hesitate, we continue."

He Paused, then stated the reasons: "One, the Wu Sheng Chong Mu gave us a three-day deadline; although we have now obtained the Taiyin Power and the Taiyin True Fire, we are still Unaware of the situation regarding the Great Calamity.

Two, of the Nine Entrances of the Yin River, we have only explored one and already reaped such harvest; the remaining eight must surely hide more Origin Supreme Treasures and clues.

Three, taking advantage of This Opportunity, we thoroughly investigate the full picture of the Underground Yin River, figure out the layout and Hidden secrets here, so as not to go to unnecessary trouble later."

These words both pointed out the current predicament and laid bare the stakes involved.

Tai Bai, the female cultivator, and the others, upon hearing this, all cupped their hands in unison: "We obey the Lord's orders completely!"

With the discussion settled, Xu Zhangqing's Fingertip moved slightly, the refined Taiyin Power releasing; a wisp of pale white Spiritual Light coiled around the Ferry Boat, rapidly Forming a Defense Barrier of light that protected the Whole Ship.

"Set off."

Following his Greeting, the Ferry Boat slowly started up, continuing to sail toward the Deep Yin River.

This Time was different from before; with the Taiyin Power's blessing, everyone no longer needed to fear the Yin Cold in the Yin River.

Those bone-piercing Cold Qi, upon nearing the Ferry Boat's light barrier, were assimilated by the Taiyin Power.

The Yin Beasts in the river, sensing the Taiyin Power emanating from the Ferry Boat, were Scared so much they didn't even have the courage to approach; they either burrowed into the river Bottom Deeper, or Fled in panic along the current.

The Ferry Boat moved like a Ghost, sailing Stably on the water surface!