Refining the Mountains and Rivers

In reality, the bidding for the spots in the second batch was more enthusiastic than Qin Yu had expected.

All by himself, Close Saint represented the Ghost Path cultivators.

Gentle Spread Saint and Wind Saint could not help but feel apprehensive and they both wanted helpers. Under normal circumstances, Gentle Smoke Saint, Cloud Saint and Rain Saint could form the second batch and enter. Everyone would be okay with this.

However, Soft Peach did not want to be the last. This caused the competition to intensify.

The reason was simple. Wind, Cloud and Rain Saint's powers reinforced each other and was strongest when they were all together.

In the first batch, there was no choice and only Wind Saint could enter. Now that there was a chance in the second batch, the three of them had to try and gather together as fast as possible.

Gentle Spread Saint thought the same. He also needed Gentle Smoke Saint's help.

Neither party was willing to give in and the tension intensified. It seemed as if they were about to fight.

Eventually, it was Qin Yu who spoke up and instructed Soft Peach to be the last. His reasoning was that since he gave the Crystal Token to her for free, he might as well activate it for free as well.

Gentle Spread Saint had some suspicions about whether there was a scheme here. However, as soon as he raised it up, Qin Yu rebutted.

"Gentle Spread Saint, if you are generous, you can give your spot to Soft Peach. I have no qualms about that!"

He would definitely not give the spot. Hence, Gentle Spread Saint merely snorted. At this moment, Fire Spirit was done with setting up.

Qin Yu lifted a finger, "The three of you can enter now!"

Woosh -

Woosh -

Woosh -

Without any hesitation, Close Saint, Gentle Spread Saint, and Wind Saint flew.

In the next moment, the Crystal Tokens in their hands broke simultaneously and an illusion door appeared. It looked a lot bigger and more sturdy than previously.

A sucking force erupted from within and surrounded the three ancient Saints, pulling them into it.

Buzz -

The illusion door buzzed before disappearing.

They had entered!

Cloud Saint took a deep breath and greeted, "Virtuous Nine, please hurry and send the next batch in!"

Qin Yu nodded, "Don't worry, I will do my best."

Nonsense, of course he would send them in as fast as he could.

If not, the first batch might activate the Ruler's massacre sequence and things would be ruined.

Fire Spirit was a little bit tired and did not want to do it. However, after getting stared at by Qin Yu, she felt as if electricity ran through her. It was slightly tingly and felt really good. She gritted her teeth and rushed out to set up.

Alas…Qin Yu's mouth twitched. The good thing was that with this knowledge of Fire Spirit's personality now, Qin Yu knew how to control her in the future.

Having done it a few times, Fire Spirit was a lot faster now. After she was done, Gentle Smoke Saint, Cloud Saint and Rain Saint dashed in.

Buzz -

The illusion door appeared and pulled them in.

Hoo -

Qin Yu breathed out and felt himself relax slightly. At this point, he could say that his plan was completed.

The six ancient Saints were in. A Ghost Path cultivator, the two brothers, and the three Saints with a higher combined power…their fighting power would be incredible.

With them joining forces, they would be able to resist the Ruler's avatar for a while.

The only incident was that Soft Peach was here as well. Qin Yu did not want her to die but did not have any good ideas for how to prevent it.

As he thought quickly, Qin Yu took a deep breath and turned to her, "Soft Peach, I did not tell the entire truth to the ancient Saints earlier. There is a huge danger behind the illusion door. Are you sure you want to go in?"

Soft Peach asked back, "Are you willing to help me?"

Qin Yu frowned and shook his head.

Soft Peach sighed lightly, "Then I will say the same thing. Since you are not willing to help me, I want to continue living and can only find a way by myself." She looked at Qin Yu, "It is normal for it to be dangerous and I have always known it. There is always a price to pay for everything. I cannot miss this chance. So please send me in."

Qin Yu had an impulse to tell Soft Peach about the Ruler's avatar. However, this thought only crossed his mind for a short second before he suppressed it.

He could not take the risk!

If Soft Peach did not believe him or chose to go against him, his entire plan would go to ruin.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Yu said slowly, "This is your choice. I hope you don't regret it!"

Soft Peach replied, "I will not regret."

Dragging her tired body, Fire Spirit started to prepare once more. Thankfully there was only Soft Peach this time and it was not too complicated.

Very soon, she finished it. Soft Peach turned and entered.

Buzz -

The illusion door appeared. While she was being sucked in, she suddenly turned and winked at Qin Yu.

Qin Yu immediately felt guilty, feeling as if Soft Peach had seen through him.

No, that cannot be!

Soft Peach definitely did not know what was going on. Otherwise it would be like she was sending herself to die, knowing that she would be facing the Ruler's avatar.

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed all thoughts. Qin Yu began to wait.

Although they had all been sent off, he needed to wait until all of them were in the main hall before he could begin.

Time passed silently. While waiting, Qin Yu woke the furnace, who was sleeping. A surge of grumpiness hit him like a torrent of rain as the furnace wiped its non-existent drool. He spoke, "Okay, I know you are very angry but I am going to say something that I need you to listen to. If not, we will all die!"

The furnace sent him a 'Hurry up and say it' feeling!

Qin Yu said, "After we enter, I will first confirm what is going on. When I ask you to swallow, you have to release all your power and finish the absorption in the shortest time possible. Do you understand?"

Receiving its acknowledgment, Qin Yu felt slightly more assured. He just reminded the furnace to be on the safe side. In reality, the furnace had gone through all kinds of torture and was now impatient to eat. It would definitely eat at an astounding speed.

After a moment, Fire Spirit, which had taken a short break, started to prepare once more.

Standing on the floor, Qin Yu closed his eyes as he slowed his breathing, adjusting his body to peak performance.

Even though he had already sent the Saints in, Qin Yu was still nervous as he did not know if he would succeed.

If the group of Saints were not powerful enough or they underestimated the Ruler's avatar's abilities, Qin Yu would have to suffer the Ruler's avatar's wrath with them.

It would be extremely dangerous and life-threatening!

Buzz -

The Crystal Token vibrated in his hands. Qin Yu opened his eyes and Fire Spirit was panting slightly as she said, "Master, you can go now."

Qin Yu lifted his hand to store Fire Spirit. He stepped in and the Crystal Token shattered, the illusion door appearing.

Woosh -

He flew in!

The teleportation process was familiar and comfortable, not the least bit rocky. Because he had already gone through it once, he was calm when the heat hit him.

The Inextinguishable Flame burned silently, covering his entire vision. Qin Yu had to suppress the extremely excited furnace as he flew in.

He flew very quickly and soon, Qin Yu arrived outside that brightly colored palace that the Inextinguishable Flame was in.

As his gaze fell, he saw that the main hall's doors were open. This was a signal from the Ruler's will, indicating that the group of Saints had arrived.

Soft Peach was most likely inside as well. This was her own choice and Qin Yu could not do anything. He looked into the main hall and walked away without hesitating. Very soon, the Inextinguishable Flame surged out.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Yu lifted his hand. 'Bam', the furnace had been summoned, "Begin now!"

Boom -

The furnace had been filled with excitement and eagerness. It opened its mouth like a beast, swallowing voraciously.

Boom boom -

Like a huge river, the flames shot up into heaven and turned into a fire pillar. The bottom was thick and the top was thin as it was absorbed into the furnace.

The swallowing process had begun!

Qin Yu looked into the Inextinguishable Flame and his expression was extremely serious. If no accidents happened, in that moment when the furnace started to swallow, the Ruler's avatar would begin its massacre sequence.

……

The main hall containing the Inextinguishable Flame, the Ruler's residence, glowed in vibrant colors.

At the moment when Qin Yu released the furnace to start swallowing the Inextinguishable Flame, the vibrant colors suddenly stopped glowing.

In the next moment, they suddenly reversed!

That's right. The vibrant colors that had been glowing suddenly turned and moved rapidly in the other direction.

Boom boom -

A low and suppressed sound emitted from within the main hall. It was as if a beast had been awakened.

At this moment, Close Saint, the two Xu brothers, the three Saints, and Soft Peach were all in the main hall.

As they heard the low sound, they all started to feel wary and alarmed even though they did not know what was happening.

The Ruler's avatar had been sitting in a languid position. She suddenly blinked and smiled softly, "You brats. What a sneaky situation, I almost could not cover it…however, the game has just begun."

Ignoring the people that stood frozen in front of her, she looked at Soft Peach, "There are clearly seven people yet he said six. He intentionally left you out. Mmhm, that's right, I can sense his aura on you."

The Ruler's avatar laughed lightly, "Alas, men have always been cruel. At critical moments, they can just let go. What a pity that the little brat does not know he has been tricked."

She stood up and slightly bent her body. Her delicate figure made all of them stare, "Life is such a luxury; unless one was helpless, who would give it up? Although I am just a portion of the Ruler, I am not coarse. And you guys are my chance to survive."

Swoosh -

Her eyes suddenly turned red as if they were the most precious blood jades in this world. They were filled with murderous intent. The strange thing was that although such an intense murderous intent descended, the Ruler's avatar's face still maintained a light smile. She had not lost control at all.

She had been lying!

Swallowing the Inextinguishable Flame had indeed triggered the massacre sequence. However, something odd had occurred and the Ruler's avatar was able to maintain its conscience.

Close Saint flew back.

At the same time, the air around the Xu brothers broke in that instant. As strong users of the power of space, when the two of them joined hands, their speed of retreat was astounding.

It was a pity that the two of them were facing a slightly impure Ruler's avatar. Although she was not as strong as the Ruler, Saints were still no match for her.

Bom -

A loud sound could be heard as the Xu brothers were forcefully held back. Both their faces paled as they fell to the ground.

Soon, Close Saint followed suit. The force he suffered was a lot stronger and when he hit the ground, cracks opened eveywhere. Blood appeared from the corners of his mouth.

Boom -

The hall's doors closed as the Ruler's avatar walked down from her seat. She was slightly smiling and her eyes were an alluring scarlet color, "Today, none of you will escape."