Chapter 471

Chapter 471: Nirvana Fire Pool

Thus, Fang Lie’s next plan involved setting up an immensely powerful Formation within this space to ambush and eliminate anyone trapped inside—a classic "shut the door to beat the dog" strategy.

However, this proved troublesome and couldn’t be accomplished quickly. Fortunately, Fang Lie’s life-bound Wonderful Bodhi Tree had awakened its consciousness. Though still in an infantile stage akin to a young child, its million-year foundation as an immortal spiritual root granted it immense power even without fully developed awareness or personal divine skills.

Merely lashing its branches infused with Fang Lie’s immortal energy could injure ordinary Thunder Tribulation Immortals. Once it awakened its Great Demon personal divine skill, it could easily contend with Thunder Tribulation Immortals. Upon full maturation, it might even surpass Semi-Immortals in strength.

Paired with the Energy Cycle Star Array obtained through transactions with West Kunlun, Fang Lie gained another formidable trump card. Even Thunder Tribulation-stage experts lured inside would face certain death—provided they lacked Ninth-Rank Treasures beyond Fang Lie’s control.

Additionally, upon expanding his Qi Sea to three thousand miles, Fang Lie acquired a new divine skill: the Nirvana Fire Pool. This supreme auxiliary skill allowed him to create a pool through Formations that automatically refined Original Essence Blood into preserved Nirvana Fire Seeds, enabling resurrection for those who left seeds in the pool.

His existing resurrection spell, Nirvana True Seed, had a flaw—it required physical carrying and would degrade when separated from the body. This limited resurrection to the same location, where enemies could kill the revived target repeatedly.

The Nirvana Fire Pool eliminated this weakness by preserving seeds without energy loss. Establishing the pool in a secure base granted others an undying nature similar to Fang Lie’s—though less potent, as creating each seed required Fang Lie’s personal intervention and a drop of Original Essence Blood. Given his status, Fang Lie wouldn’t craft these casually for outsiders.

For trusted allies, however, exceptions were made. Since his rise to fame, Fang Lie had forbidden his younger siblings from leaving home or entering sect small secret realms to protect them from targeting. While shielding them, this stunted their cultivation by denying life-and-death experiences crucial for growth.

The Nirvana Fire Pool resolved this dilemma. Now his siblings could venture freely, knowing death merely meant rebirth in the pool. Loyal followers like the Seven Dragon True Immortals and Mr. Suan Mei—who’d proven their loyalty—would also receive pools, erasing their fear of death and ensuring unwavering service, their lives tethered to Fang Lie’s control. After all, no riches mattered without life to enjoy them.

Acting immediately, Fang Lie exited seclusion and purchased two sets of Nirvana Fire Pool materials from the sect warehouse using his massive contribution points. Each set cost Eighth-rank Treasure-equivalent points, nearly depleting his reserves from submitting two Demonic Treasured Items. Yet he considered it worthwhile—contributions could be regained, but irreversible death was eternal regret.

As Fang Lie prepared to leave the warehouse, Mo Wanfang intercepted him. The man now held himself arrogantly, chin lifted—a stark contrast to his previous subservience when seeking favors. With Fang Lie bound by marriage contract to Mo Lanyun, Mo Wanfang reveled in his newfound authority as father-in-law.

Recognizing Mo Wanfang’s smugness but bound by duty, Fang Lie bowed. "Greetings, father-in-law."

"Hmm." Mo Wanfang nodded imperiously. "You emerge from seclusion yet neglect visiting your elder, instead rushing here. Explain yourself."

"I… needed materials," Fang Lie replied awkwardly.

"Materials?" Mo Wanfang scoffed. "Materials worth two Eighth-rank Treasures? Don’t play foolish—what scheme are you brewing?"

"Well…" Fang Lie suddenly remembered that Mo Wanfang managed the Warehouses, so he’d naturally know every item taken.

Unable to hide it, Fang Lie admitted, "My cultivation recently advanced, and I’ve learned a divine skill requiring these materials."

"These are high-grade Formation materials!" Mo Wanfang frowned. "What divine skill needs such things? I’ve never heard of skills requiring Formations!"

"That’s because your knowledge is lacking!" Fang Lie grinned. "This skill’s called Nirvana Fire Pool. It can store Nirvana Fire Seeds indefinitely!"

"What?!" Mo Wanfang’s eyes widened. "Truth?"

"Swear it!" Fang Lie shrugged. "Why else waste contribution points?"

Mo Wanfang inhaled sharply. He knew Nirvana Fire Seeds could revive even Mo Lanyun’s supreme spiritual roots without damage—their only flaw was short-term storage. If the Nirvana Fire Pool worked, this would surpass the Puppet That Dies in Place!

As future Sect Leader, he grasped this revival technique’s value. Previously, only Xuan Sect possessed flawless revival methods. Now Mo Sect might join them.

Though the Puppet That Dies in Place was useful, producing three every Hundred Years required Thunder Tribulation Immortals’ efforts—far too few for Mo Sect’s thousands of disciples.

If Fang Lie’s method succeeded, more Talents could be safeguarded.

Mo Wanfang grabbed Fang Lie’s wrist. "To the Sect Leader!"

Dragged helplessly away, Fang Lie soon stood in a peculiar teahouse facing Mo Qianxun.

Mo Qianxun had been calculating his life-bound treasure’s refining methods, interrupted mid-thought. He glared at Mo Wanfang. "At your age, still barging in? Can’t you see I’m working?"

"Father," Mo Wanfang chuckled awkwardly, "that project needs a Hundred Years anyway. Why hurry?"

"Hmph!" Mo Qianxun snapped. "Sword God Li Qingtian slew a Semi-Immortal in three strikes! He saved East Kunlun’s reputation single-handedly, regained losses, and cemented his ‘strongest’ title. That old fox!"

"What’s that to us?" Mo Wanfang blinked.

"Idiot!" Mo Qianxun roared. "Who ruined East Kunlun? Fang Lie! Now they’ll seek vengeance! I need my Divine Marrow life treasure finished quickly to counter Li Qingtian!"

Mo Wanfang gasped. "You think East Kunlun will attack?"

"Obviously! Even with the treasure, I’d likely lose to Li Qingtian. Sword cultivators battle best, and he wields East Kunlun’s mightiest treasure while I’m stuck with our second-best. If only I had the Benevolence Token…"

Mo Wanfang nodded. "Then why’s this urgent?"

"Fang Lie’s awakened a divine skill!" Mo Wanfang blurted. "Nirvana Fire Pool! Stores Nirvana True Seeds long-term!"

"Truth?!" Mo Qianxun nearly toppled his teacup. He jabbed a finger at Fang Lie. "Build ten pools for Mo family first!"