Chapter 129
Apart from color and minor details, the Fire Spirit formation was nearly identical in shape to the Water Spirit formation.
“System, what’s going on?” he asked silently.
[Host, during Fire Spirit awakening, the bearer naturally enters an unconscious state, guided by residual energy within their body.]. [However, the Fire Spirit bearer’s current cultivation is too low to successfully break the seal through self-guidance. Additionally, the innate divine ability of the Nether Furnace Devourer is both passive and active—it instinctively protects its host even in an unconscious state.]. [The awakening process has already consumed significant energy, and the Nether Furnace continues to absorb the converted nectar energy at an even higher efficiency, leaving insufficient power to dismantle the Fire Spirit seal.]. [The current stalemate is extremely dangerous for the bearer.].Ning Chen’s expression darkened.
“Then shouldn’t I just wake her up?” he blurted out.
But the moment the thought formed—
[No.]. [The Five Elements’ seals are unique—they can only be broken in a deep, unconscious state. Only the upper realm’s secret art, Soul-Calling by Name, can forcibly awaken the bearer.]. [Interrupting the process prematurely could either reset the awakening or, in severe cases, cause the elemental spirit to dissipate entirely. If that happens, the world must wait for the next cycle of reincarnation.].The system’s warning was grave.
Ning Chen was stunned.
This serious?!
“What if the awakening fails naturally? Is there a second chance?”
[No.].Ning Chen: “…”
So, no matter what, it was a dead end—except that letting things play out offered a sliver of hope.
“Damn it!” he cursed under his breath.
But then, inspiration struck.
His earlier frustration vanished as a new thought took root.
“System, is Soul-Calling by Name the only way to interrupt the process?”
[Severe injury or death also works.].“Nothing else?”
[Nothing.].“Good.”
Ning Chen rose to his feet with deliberate calm, striding toward the strategic position.
Advance.
Tighten.
Chu Ning welcomed him instinctively, her dreamlike murmurs filling the air.
A faint smile touched Ning Chen’s lips.
If the core issue was energy being divided, then why not supply enough to satisfy both the Nether Furnace and the seal’s demands?
If a best-of-five wasn’t enough, they’d go to a best-of-ten.
He’d see which was more insatiable—the Nether Furnace or his contributions?
Everything was under control.
Re-entering familiar territory, Ning Chen immediately noticed changes.
The furnace’s flames burned hotter than before, and what had once been water cascading down was now oil—intensifying the inferno.
Not bad. At least she’ll never suffer from a uterine cold.
Unfazed, Ning Chen pressed forward.
True gold fears no fire.
Full speed ahead.
Chu Ning’s full lips parted, her moans soft and breathless, her face flushed with intoxication.
In her haze, she felt as though she were floating among clouds.
Her room had long been forcibly redecorated to Ning Chen’s tastes.
With a golden key that ignored all heat, he could unlock her door whenever he pleased.
Resistance was futile—she could only endure.
Meanwhile, Ning Chen was pleasantly surprised.
Even in her unconscious state, she was thanking him instinctively.
And as everyone knew, he was a man who repaid kindness in full.
Such politeness deserved his utmost generosity.
As the endless supplies flowed, both the Nether Furnace and the seal absorbed energy greedily.
After her divine ability’s full awakening, Chu Ning had reached the Foundation Establishment’s peak. Now, breaking through to Golden Core was effortless.
Finally, the fiery red markings on her back began to fade, the seal’s power merging into her body.
Ning Chen withdrew after one final contribution.
[Cultivation: Golden Core Stage (Third Layer)].Straight to the upper ranks of inner disciples. Not bad.
Catching his breath, Ning Chen marveled at his own stamina.
Even with less than 0.01% of the Supreme Solar Body’s true power accessible, his stacked physical enhancements let him recover instantly.
Of course, abilities like resetting primordial yang or eternal youth remained beyond reach—no matter how many traits he fused.
Chu Ning awoke as if from a dream.
Her emerald-green eyes were dazed, her mind muddled like stirred paste.
What… just happened?
She remembered following the head disciple to the Demon-Suppressing Tower, then… unimaginable events.