C244 Kowtow to the Golden Sanctum!!

Even at the peak of the late Soul Awakening period, the lower elixir field's Golden Sanctum remained unopened. Yu Yuan had spent an extensive amount of time in the Moonfall Sanctuary, enduring months of tempering in the Soulforge Pool and diligently practicing the Evil Body Refining technique both day and night, yet he had not succeeded in unlocking the Golden Sanctum. But in a pivotal moment, as he once again activated the Nine Glories Wheel, an extraordinary transformation took place!

Nine dazzling lights encircled his lower elixir field, suddenly bursting forth with a divine radiance. The nine points of light resembled miniature suns, orbiting the center of the lower elixir field in a silent dance. The point that continued to emit orange flames was the Dawn Brilliance released by Wu Xiting, still permeating his flesh and bones.

At that instant, a profound and mysterious change occurred. Yu Yuan was the first to sense it—the orange flames, shaped by Wu Xiting's vitality and spiritual energy, were being drawn by an inexplicable force. Almost immediately, numerous slender threads of flame surged toward his lower elixir field. The tiny orange flames that had dispersed throughout his flesh and bones were likewise being pulled in.

Like swallows returning to their nest or rivers flowing into the sea, the delicate threads of flame and the faint orange embers all converged toward the Golden Sanctum of his lower elixir field. Yu Yuan sharply inhaled.

His lower abdomen throbbed with an intense soreness and pain. As he concentrated, it seemed to him that the nine points of light were voraciously consuming the threads and embers of flame, swelling at an astonishing rate. A small "Dawn Brilliance" beneath his ruptured skin flickered against his chest cavity, like a flickering candle vulnerable to the wind's whim.

In a flash of insight, Yu Yuan understood that the light point, which Wu Xiting had infused with vitality, spiritual energy, and the concentrated essence of the sun's fire, was rapidly diminishing in strength. Upon encountering his Nine Glories Wheel, the "Dawn Brilliance" was not only suppressed but also harnessed by the wheel's light!

The pain that had once contorted his face now subsided as the Dawn Brilliance absorbed the spiritual energy, vitality, and fire. A peculiar smile quietly formed at the corners of his mouth. The Golden Sanctum acupoint, which had been blocked for over a decade, seemed to finally yield, showing signs of opening under the vigorous expansion of the nine points of light.

"Strike the Golden Sanctum acupoint! Strike the Golden Sanctum!"

Yu Yuan was not alarmed but delighted. He inhaled sharply, concentrating all his energy on his elixir field.

Activating and circulating the "Nine Glories Wheel" had been a desperate measure in a dire situation.

Unexpectedly, it yielded an unforeseen reward!

"Ugh!"

Chen Qingyan, clutching the Snakeskin Scabbard and pointing at Wu Xiting, suddenly exclaimed in astonishment.

Her eyes shone with an extraordinary light as she noticed nine tiny orbs of light within Yu Yuan's elixir field, invisible to the average person, radiating with the brilliance of the sun!

"Nine points of light, each bearing the sun's radiance, orbiting the Golden Sanctum around the elixir field..."

She mused aloud.

Wu Xiting, the target of her Snakeskin Scabbard, his face a mix of shadows and light, hesitated. Upon hearing her murmur, his expression shifted dramatically, as if he had seen a ghost in broad daylight!

He and Chen Qingyan exclaimed in unison, "Nine Glories Wheel!"

After their outburst, they exchanged looks, both recognizing the astonishment in each other's eyes.

"Mr. Wu..."

Chen Qingyan, gripping the Snakeskin Scabbard firmly, no longer pointed it at him. With a peculiar look in her eyes, she said, "Surely it's not a case of 'the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple - one's own kin not recognizing each other'?"

Wu Xiting's figure shook as he gazed at Yu Yuan, speechless.

The Sunlit Order was home to seven mountains.

Each mountain had a distinct inheritance, and every Lord possessed their own powerful theurgy and spell that resonated throughout the Everlands.

Passed down through generations, the current Sunlit Order ranked the seven mountains, aside from Sunlit Mountain, as Haunted Hills, Mount Solarian, Phoenix Ridge, Churchsor Hill, Mensend Hill, and Blackwood Hill.

Among them, Mo Baichuan, the Lord of Mount Solarian, was at the pinnacle of the late Unbound Stage, with the potential to ascend to the realm of the primordial spirit!

Mo Baichuan currently held the third seat of power within the Sunlit Order.

Aside from the Sect Master of the Sunlit Order and the Lord of the Haunted Hills, Mo Baichuan held the most sway within the sect.

Mo Baichuan of Mount Solarian was renowned for his signature spell, the "Nine Glories Wheel."

The "Nine Glories Wheel" was Mo Baichuan's brainchild, a culmination of Mount Solarian's legacy that he had painstakingly developed by standing on the shoulders of his predecessors.

Rumors abounded that Mo Baichuan, while at the Unbound Stage, battled the Sky Fiend in the Star River of the extraterrestrial realms, surrounded by nine burning suns he had forged himself, which revolved around him tirelessly in a wheel of light.

As the Lord of Mount Solarian, Mo Baichuan had taken only five hand-chosen disciples under his wing, two of whom had since perished.

Only these five disciples were granted the technique of the "Nine Glories Wheel," while the rest of Mount Solarian's cultivators continued to practice the traditional spells and arcane secrets handed down through generations.

The "Nine Glories Wheel" was, in essence, Mo Baichuan's hallmark.

Those who mastered the "Nine Glories Wheel" were considered the legitimate successors of Mount Solarian, destined to vie for the esteemed position of the Lord of Mount Solarian.

Mo Baichuan, securely occupying the third-ranking position within the Sunlit Order, was known for his haughty and imperious demeanor.

For nearly a century, he had declared his intention to refine his primordial spirit in the Star River of the extraterrestrial realms and then attempt to ascend to Sunlit Mountain, challenging the long-secluded current Sect Master.

Mo Baichuan was a shining star among the Sunlit Order's emerging generation.

As his own mastery deepened, the "Nine Glories Wheel" he had innovated climbed the ranks among the Order's myriad spells and secrets.

Then, out of nowhere, an obscure junior from the Silvermoon Empire managed to cultivate his "Nine Glories Wheel." How could this be?

Wu Xiting's eyelids quivered with a sudden surge of intense regret.

Regardless of Yu Yuan's origins, the mere fact that he could practice the "Nine Glories Wheel" suggested a connection to Mount Solarian.

Even if he wasn't one of Mo Baichuan's hand-chosen disciples, he might well be a descendant of one.

It seemed increasingly likely that Yu Yuan was a descendant of one of Mo Baichuan's two deceased hand-chosen disciples.

Regardless of the specifics, one unchangeable fact remained—Yu Yuan was inherently a part of the Sunlit Order and the rightful heir to Mount Solarian.

Chen Qingyan's words were akin to a flood sweeping through the Dragon King's Temple, an undeniable truth.

"That..."

Wu Xiting began to speak, suddenly aware of his dry lips. He managed a strained smile and gazed at Yu Yuan, who had been blasted into the rock by his "Dawn Brilliance," and asked, "Young man, where did you learn to cultivate your Nine Glories Wheel? Did your father or ancestors also practice this spell?"

Chen Qingyan's anxiety dissipated.

She then shot Yu Yuan a fierce glare and said angrily, "What's the matter with you? Knowing so much, how can you be unaware of the origins of the Nine Glories Wheel you're cultivating? You're clearly the most legitimate successor of Mount Solarian. Why haven't you disclosed your identity?"

She believed that if Yu Yuan simply revealed his "Nine Glories Wheel," Wu Xiting, who was also from the Sunlit Order, would not dare to act rashly.

Would the people of Mensend Hill ever dare to provoke Mo Baichuan's Mount Solarian?

Yu Yuan remained unmoved by Wu Xiting's polite inquiry and Chen Qingyan's rebuke.

His attention was entirely on the lower elixir field within the Golden Sanctum, monitoring it closely.

After Wu Xiting's question, he narrowed his eyes for a closer look and quickly realized that Yu Yuan was using his "Dawn Brilliance" to channel his vitality, spiritual energy, and flame energy into the "Nine Glories Wheel," striking at the Golden Sanctum.

A tinge of bitterness and resignation filled his heart.

He knew that if he struck again at this pivotal moment, he could easily obliterate Yu Yuan.

But...

Upon witnessing the emergence of the "Nine Glories Wheel," he was forced to hold back, not daring to attack Yu Yuan again under Chen Qingyan's watchful eye.

How could he, Wu Xiting, dare to assault the heir of Mount Solarian after learning of his identity?

He could not bear the wrath of Mo Baichuan or the fierce heat of the nine suns.

Thus, even with the knowledge of Yu Yuan's breakthrough, he dared not act impulsively.

He unleashed his regret and frustration on the others in the valley and channeled it into the Primal Flame Mirror. The mirror's flames soared, consuming souls in a towering inferno.

Loong Tianxiao and Guan Xianyun were teetering on the brink of death. Their spiritual energy and Soul Power had been nearly depleted as the Primal Flame Mirror's might intensified.

They came to the realization that the Primal Flame Mirror, a heavenly grade artifact, was also gathering energy as it incinerated the three souls of heaven, earth, and man, incrementally increasing the pressure on them.

Wu Xiting's intention to slaughter many in the valley was to continuously strengthen the Primal Flame Mirror. He planned for the two to rapidly succumb when the mirror reached its peak power.

Wu Xiting had lamented that the Primal Flame Mirror's grade had not improved since it came into his possession. Today, by slaying numerous Lunar Spirit and Subtlety masters, he hoped to leverage their remains and souls to possibly elevate the artifact's grade.

Loong Tianxiao and Guan Xianyun were too drained to notice the oddities afflicting Yu Yuan.

"Puff! Puff!" Two distinct sounds abruptly emanated from within Yu Yuan. The first was the extinguishing of the "Dawn Brilliance" within his chest, as all his vitality, spiritual energy, and flame power were completely absorbed.

The second sound originated from the Golden Sanctum Acupoint in Yu Yuan's lower elixir field, as if a formidable wall had been violently breached by a savage force.

Nine beams of light encircled Yu Yuan's lower elixir field and the acupoint, swirling like vibrant ribbons and a mysterious, enigmatic river of shooting stars.

Under the sting of pain, Yu Yuan couldn't help but let out a low howl following the second sound. Yet, as the howl subsided, his lips curled into a smile, and his eyes sparkled with an astonishing brilliance.

Knocking at the Golden Sanctum, knocking at the Golden Sanctum, the Golden Sanctum Acupoint was finally opened!

His Primal Body enabled all the pores on his body to open, and with the opening of the Golden Sanctum Acupoint, it actively absorbed the relatively sparse divine force within Gloomhollow.

The spiritual energy streamed into the lower elixir field one by one.

He could sense that the lower elixir field was like a vast, empty realm, being infused with spiritual energy for the first time, giving rise to many mysterious transformations.

Each elixir field was its own unique space, a new universe unto itself.

The lower elixir field concealed spiritual energy, the middle elixir field harbored vitality, and the upper elixir field nourished the soul.

The influx of spiritual energy signified that the long-troubling Golden Sanctum had finally been unlocked!

With the lower elixir field opened, one could truly step into the Golden Sanctum and be considered to have fully entered the fold!

In the eyes of the mighty from the Land of Quiescence and Euwrea, only those in the Golden Sanctum realm were deemed true cultivators!

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