Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 987 - 997: Fire Path

Chu Feng stared at the painting on the screen, a thoughtful expression on his face.

This painting was indeed marvelous.

Like the smile of the Mona Lisa, as you look at it, whatever state of mind you are in, it reveals a corresponding smile in your mind.

At first, Chu Feng was captivated by the beautiful woman in the painting.

In any painting, if it depicts a person, then the person becomes the core of the entire piece.

Because all paintings are created by humans.

No artist would let a bird or a horse take precedence over humanity. In everyone's heart, humans are the highest beings in this world. No race can compare with us humans.

The newly risen red sun became more extraordinary the more he looked at it, containing countless principles of the world.

Chu Feng slowly closed his eyes, and what appeared in his mind was still that red sun.

The rising sun, full of vitality, symbolizes hope.

In the painting, the grass appeared lush and green under the sunlight, vibrant with life. Birds sang joyfully in the sunlight, with a bird's nest behind them, and the young birds inside stretched their necks, waiting for their parents to feed them worms.

Under the sunlight, the roots of a dead tree sprouted new buds.

...

Everything was filled with hope and renewed vitality with the rise of the morning sun.

In some dark corners of the painting, especially where the sunlight had not yet reached, there were still traces of darkness remaining.

Just like the world, there is a beautiful side and a dark side.

There are hardships, but also happiness and joy. There is death, but also rebirth.

"What is Dao?"

Chu Feng had asked himself this question countless times.

But he had never found an answer. He still didn't know what his own Dao was.

In his previous life, his pursuit was immortality and to live happily with Chang'e until the end of time. In this life, after reincarnation, his pursuit became revenge.

Currently, there was only one major enemy left, the Panlong Heavenly Emperor, who had not been eliminated.

Other enemies had mostly descended to the Netherworld, with grass already growing several feet high on their graves.

"Being with the woman you love is not Dao; it is love. Seeking revenge on your enemies is not Dao; it is hatred."

Chu Feng felt utterly confused.

For the first time, he began to seriously examine his own heart, the heart that sought Dao.

"Mokeboer, what is Dao?" Chu Feng couldn't think of an answer and humbly asked the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King for guidance.

Perhaps he could find inspiration from its answer.

"Is the master asking about my Dao? My Dao is simple: to pursue greater power. For this, I can go to any lengths and use any means." The Demon Eye Evil Spirit King truly made Chu Feng see it in a new light.

Chu Feng felt very inferior, not even measuring up to an evil spirit.

Two lifetimes seemed to have been lived in vain.

"Actually, master, there's no need to be disheartened. We evil spirits are a type of demon. Unlike you humans, we demons have no such emotions or random thoughts. You humans, all those feelings and loves, to put it bluntly, are just for reproduction, aren't they?"

"Moreover, you humans rack your brains to gain higher status, more money, or a good reputation… none of these are real. No matter how much you get, it's useless. Only power truly belongs to oneself. Therefore, our Demon Clan never seeks false fame, only power, and only reveres power."

Imagine acquiring a vast amount of wealth, becoming the emperor, but without strength, you couldn't live beyond a hundred years, eventually turning into a skeleton.

The words of the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King gave Chu Feng great enlightenment.

Yes, why had he never thought of these issues before?

Even if they're full of philosophical depth, very profound.

"Master, as far as I know, you humans claim to have three thousand Great Paths. Some pursue decisive killing, others pursue immortality, or becoming the supreme ruler of a realm… everyone's Dao is different. I believe that finding your Dao involves examining your inner heart—what do you truly admire? What do you pursue?"

"If your emotions are too complicated, I have a good method. Eliminate all those useless pursuits, and what's left should be your Dao."

The words of the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King were like empowerment through clearest enlightenment, causing Chu Feng to awaken suddenly.

Yes, he could use the elimination method.

Chu Feng immediately followed the method given by the Demon Eye Evil Spirit King, eliminating all worldly entanglements.

At this moment, he felt his heart become suddenly enlightened.

A flame ignited in his heart, growing stronger and stronger.

"Do I worship fire?"

Chu Feng found himself surprised. But he indeed had a destiny with fire.

Whether it's Alchemy or sword meridians, both are greatly associated with fire.

He closed his eyes and pondered slowly.

Fire can incinerate everything in the world. Though ruthless, it can bring warmth and light to the world. After being burned by fire, wild grass will sprout again the following spring.

It seemed they merely used fire to achieve rebirth through fire.

Chu Feng himself had also been reborn once.

This was likely one of the reasons why he was filled with reverence for fire.

Moreover, his Nine Yang Strange Fire could dissolve anything, destroy everything, and never extinguish. This also made him deeply admire it.

"No wonder when I looked at the painting on the screen, I ultimately saw only the red sun. So my Dao is fire."

Chu Feng's heart brightened.

The sun is the embodiment of fire, and the Golden Crow is even seen as the source of fire.

Who knows how long passed.

Swish!

Chu Feng opened his eyes, bright as the stars, with no more confusion, no fear, no hesitation, only determination and longing for fire. What he wanted to pursue was the Fire Path.

The Dragon Slayer Sword appeared in Chu Feng's hand, and he couldn't help but practice the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill.

Ever since the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill had been upgraded to an Immortal Sword Technique, it had shown no further progress.

Chu Feng had assumed that this was the ultimate of the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill.

Now he realized that this was just the starting point for the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill. Also a new starting point for him.

The same Heaven and Earth Sword Skill moves, when executed by Chu Feng, were vastly different from before. Previously, it resembled a potpourri, integrating various sword skills.

It had the speed of lightning, yet could be as slow as a snail's crawl. As heavy as Mount Tai, and sometimes as light as a feather…

The Deep Meaning of each level of the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill influenced Chu Feng.

They were all infused into his sword skills.

As for the power, it was naturally quite formidable. At least ten times stronger than those Saint-level sword techniques.

Even compared to ordinary Immortal Sword Techniques, it was not inferior at all. Possibly even stronger.