Chapter 30: Qingxuan Cave Officially Opens, Liu Yunxuan's Opportunity

After Murong Yue finished speaking, Shen Mo's interest was piqued.

"Master, could you explain more about the Eternal Flame? I have never heard of it before," he asked eagerly.

Murong Yue smiled, "Eternal Flames are flames naturally born from heaven and earth."

"The attributes of Eternal Flames vary. Some can control minds, some are wildly explosive and can burn everything, some possess strange devouring abilities, some can turn water into ice, and some feed on lightning."

"There are a total of forty-nine types of Eternal Flames in the world. However, only those with great fortune can obtain them."

"Eternal Flames don't have ranks but are listed on the Eternal Flame Rankings. Generally, those ranked higher are more powerful."

"But this is not absolute. Even if the world's number one Eternal Flame has just been born, it naturally cannot compare to an Eternal Flame that has been growing for many years."

Shen Mo nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

It seemed that Eternal Flames were indeed the most formidable things in the world.

Murong Yue smiled, "I believe in you. With your Scorching Sun Flame Body, you are destined for the Red Lotus Flame. You will surely tame that Eternal Flame!"

"I will not disappoint Master!" Shen Mo cupped his hands in respect.

He was equally excited.

If he could tame the Red Lotus Flame, his combat power would undoubtedly skyrocket!

...

The next day.

All the disciples gathered at the deep pool of Qingxuan Sect.

The entrance to Qingxuan Cave was behind the waterfall. This was something many disciples had not expected.

The entrance to Qingxuan Cave was currently shrouded in azure flames. These flames were extremely explosive and terrifying.

Even Core Formation Realm cultivators dared not approach.

Murong Yue, Liu Yuanfeng, and Song Chaofeng channeled their spiritual energy, attacking the flames at the entrance.

Their forces clashed. The power of the azure flames visibly weakened.

Behind them stood Shen Mo, Liu Yunxuan, and Song Junjie.

These three were the chosen disciples to enter Qingxuan Cave this time.

Xiao Fan and Liu Fei stood among the crowd below. Xiao Fan made no effort to hide his envy and jealousy.

"I should be one of those standing there!" A fierce beast seemed to roar within his heart.

Liu Fei noticed his mood and quickly comforted him, "Brother Xiao Fan, you are always the best in my heart."

"Missing Qingxuan Cave is nothing. My father can provide you with many other cultivation resources."

Xiao Fan forced a smile.

He felt that he should be there, that he should be one of those entering Qingxuan Cave to cultivate.

Yet, somehow, he had become just a spectator. It felt as if his place had been taken by someone else.

"Perhaps, luck truly isn't on my side," Xiao Fan thought, his eyes dimming. "Am I really a genius? Am I truly favored by fortune?"

Shen Mo glanced at the despondent Xiao Fan in the crowd, his expression calm.

The first time he had seen Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan's life panel indeed showed that he would enter Qingxuan Cave in the future.

And it was Xiao Fan who was supposed to tame the Red Lotus Flame.

However, Xiao Fan's heaven-grade technique and heavenly physique were intercepted by Shen Mo.

As a result, Xiao Fan's cultivation had slowed significantly.

He hadn't reached the Foundation Establishment Realm before Qingxuan Cave opened and was still only at the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm.

Therefore, he wasn't chosen to enter Qingxuan Cave.

Fate was easily altered. A slight nudge could lead to a completely different life path.

Shen Mo no longer paid attention to Xiao Fan and instead checked his life panel.

[Name: Shen Mo]

[Realm: Entry-level Foundation Establishment]

[Fate: Son of a Apothecary, Innate Wisdom, Sword Dao Enthusiast, Slightly Lucky, Scorching Sun Fiery Body]

[Destiny: Ultimately cultivates to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Five years later, dies during the Divine Sword Sect's attack on Qingxuan Sect.]

[Recent Opportunity: Today, enters Qingxuan Cave for cultivation.]

[Recent Turn 1: A month later, while cultivating in Qingxuan Cave, gets severely injured by Liu Yunxuan, who has tamed the Red Lotus Flame. No progress in realm.]

[Recent Turn 2: A month and a half later, upon leaving Qingxuan Cave, gets framed by Liu Yunxuan, who claims that Shen Mo caused Song Junjie's death.]

This morning, Shen Mo woke up and saw these two pieces of information, feeling quite helpless.

It seemed that his luck was still lacking a bit. The Red Lotus Flame would definitely be found by Liu Yunxuan first.

He wondered what method Liu Yunxuan used to tame that violent Eternal Flame. Shen Mo quickly glanced at Liu Yunxuan.

[Name: Liu Yunxuan]

[Realm: Major Achievement Stage of Foundation Establishment Realm]

[Fate: Great Fortune, Handsome and Graceful, Avoids Danger, Smooth Sailing, Lesser Yin Profound Ice Body]

[Destiny: Reaches the peak of the Core Formation Realm and becomes an inner elder of the Divine Sword Sect. Forty years later, while attempting to seize a supreme earth-level treasure, he is besieged by three Core Formation Realm cultivators. Hidden injuries and external wounds flare up, and he is killed by the three.]

[Recent Opportunity 1: Today, gains entry to Qingxuan Cave for cultivation.]

[Recent Opportunity 2: One month later, with the help of the Eternal Flame Crystal provided by his father Liu Yuanfeng, he finds the Red Lotus Flame in the fourth deep cave of Qingxuan Cave and barely tames it, greatly increasing his strength but leaving him with hidden internal injuries.]

"Eternal Flame Crystal? I've never heard of it, but it sounds similar to the Dark Flame Crystal."

"It must be something very important for taming an Eternal Flame. That's why he could find and tame it so quickly."

"My guess was right; he could only barely tame it. After all, his physique is ice-attribute, more suitable for taming ice-attribute Eternal Flames, while the Red Lotus Flame is a pure fire-attribute Eternal Flame."

Shen Mo pondered and then looked at the unlucky Song Junjie.

[Name: Song Junjie]

[Realm: Entry-level Foundation Establishment]

[Fate: Incredible Luck, Handsome Appearance, Master of Swords and Blades, Wind and Thunder Sword Body]

[Destiny: One month later, finds the Red Lotus Flame with the help of the Eternal Flame Crystal but discovers Liu Yunxuan has beaten him to it. In an attempt to seize Liu Yunxuan's Eternal Flame, he is killed by Liu Yunxuan.]

[Recent Opportunity: Today, gains entry to Qingxuan Cave for cultivation.]

Shen Mo shook his head. What an unlucky fellow.

Lacking strength and average luck, yet still wanting to seize the Eternal Flame.

You'd be lucky if he didn't crush your skull. At this moment, Murong Yue suddenly raised her eyebrows.

Liu Yuanfeng and Song Chaofeng also noticed the azure flames beginning to weaken. All three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Using spiritual power directly to counter the azure flames and open the entrance was extremely exhausting.

Even though all three were Core Formation Realm cultivators, they couldn't sustain it for long.

Murong Yue immediately said, "The flames at the entrance of Qingxuan Cave are about to disappear. You only have thirty breaths."

"Two months later, I, the Vice Sect Master, and the Grand Elder will reopen the entrance together. Remember the time."

"If you miss the opportunity to come out, you will have to wait fifty years to get out!"

Shen Mo and the other two replied solemnly, "Understood!"

A few breaths later, the azure flames completely disappeared.

The three of them lightly touched the ground and, like a gust of wind, rushed into Qingxuan Cave.

After they entered, Murong Yue and the other two stopped channeling their spiritual energy. The azure flames reappeared, sealing the entrance once again.

Liu Yuanfeng suddenly chuckled, "Sect Master, aren't you leaving?"

Murong Yue directly sat cross-legged on the spot and said calmly, "I will wait here for two months."

Liu Yuanfeng and Song Chaofeng exchanged a glance and sneered inwardly before quickly leaving. Only Murong Yue remained, quietly waiting.