Shu Han extended his arm, revealing the black pattern on his wrist to Song Changyi, and shared with him the story of the mad elder.

Gazing at the black pattern, Song Changyi's brow furrowed in contemplation.

"That senior is my father's fellow disciple. Your moves earlier indeed resembled the senior's style," he remarked with a touch of envy. "The senior must have passed on his unique secret technique to you. Since it's a unique transmission from the senior, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to try and learn it. So be it, so be it!"

Shu Han responded with a wry smile, "Even if you wanted to learn, I wouldn't be able to teach you. I don't even know how I acquired this."

Song Changyi replied, "Considering how the senior has been in a daze for many years, I'm afraid he might not be able to explain it to you. Moreover, it seems like he didn't pass on the entire technique to you; otherwise, its power would be much greater."

Then, with a cheerful demeanor, he slung an arm around Shu Han's shoulder and said, "Junior Brother Yu, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. The next time you encounter the mad senior, could you introduce me to him? I'd also like to learn this secret technique."

Shu Han chuckled, "That wouldn't be an issue. However, it seems that one requires a strong physical constitution and a solid martial foundation to learn this secret. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a specific reason to pass it on to me."

Physical constitution? Martial foundation?

Song Changyi commented, "Both physical constitution and martial foundation are things our generation of cultivators lack. With the presence of magic treasures and spells, we've long since neglected our bodies. Secret body-forging techniques are even rarer. As for martial foundation, who would think of seeking advice from ordinary humans?"

Then, turning his attention back to Shu Han, Song Changyi pleaded with a grin, "Junior brother, I can see you have both a strong physique and martial skills. Could you possibly teach me? I promise I won't let your efforts go to waste!"

Shu Han had intentionally brought up these two conditions, unsure of the prerequisites the mad elder had for passing on the technique. He hadn't expected Song Changyi to bite the bait so quickly.

He hesitated, "I can talk about the martial skills, but the body-forging secret technique..."

Seeing this, Song Changyi continued to press, "Ah, don't worry about it! After all, I am the son of the Sect Leader. If you have any difficulties or desires, just let me know! Absolutely no problem!"

Rolling his eyes, Shu Han thought, "Now you remember you're the Sect Leader's son?"

He then released the Black Abyssal Fire. While heavenly fire is rare, it's not extremely precious, so there's no need to hide it.

Song Changyi stared at the black flame and marveled, "So, junior brother possesses the origin of heavenly fire as well! This looks like the legendary Black Abyssal Fire. However, its origin is quite weak, nowhere near the strength of the Earth Dragon Fire."

Shu Han replied, "Senior brother has sharp eyes. By a stroke of luck, I managed to acquire the origin of the Black Abyssal Fire. But I've struggled to cultivate and control it, which is why I joined the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect."

Song Changyi nodded, "I initially thought my father had lost his judgment over the past years, but recruiting talents like you shows he still has an eye for potential."

"Seeing how effortlessly you wield the Earth Dragon Fire, could you teach me its secret technique?"

Song Changyi shook his head firmly, "No."

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Shu Han, surprised, asked, "Is there no room for negotiation?"

Song Changyi explained, "The secret technique to control the heavenly fire is called 'Heavenly Fire Manipulation Art.' It's a closely guarded secret of the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect, only core disciples and elders have the privilege to study it. According to our sect rules, I have no right to teach you."

Shu Han sighed inwardly, thinking that Song Changyi, being so strict about sect rules, would definitely not make an exception for him.

Seeing Shu Han's disappointment, Song Changyi reassured, "Actually, there's no need for you to be so anxious. Given your potential, you'll inevitably rise to the top of the Heavenly Fire List and obtain the origin of Earth Dragon Fire and its technique. No need to rush."

Then he proposed, "However, the origin of your Black Abyssal Fire is too weak. If you're not against it, how about I exchange my technique to cultivate the origin with you?"

A method to cultivate the origin?

Song Changyi elaborated, "This method was passed to me along with the Earth Dragon Fire's origin. It's not top secret, so I can teach it to you in exchange for your body-forging secret technique and martial arts manual."

"Deal!"

Seeing his Black Abyssal Fire slowly withering, Shu Han was anxious and more than willing to get the method to cultivate the heavenly fire.

Pleased, Song Changyi quickly took out a small booklet from his storage bag and handed it to Shu Han. It was titled "Heavenly Fire Cultivation Technique." Shu Han, surprised, asked, "You're just handing it over without any reservations?"

Song Changyi laughed, "What's there to worry about? You're in the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect; it's not like you can run away."

Seeing Song Changyi's straightforwardness, Shu Han also decided to be upfront. He handed over a bottle of Yin Spring Water, a piece of Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice, and the Heavenly Cold Body cultivation technique that Shangguan Ruolin had taught him.

Of course, this Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice wasn't the original piece but one of the many replicas Shu Han had made over the years.

"Using this method to introduce the cold essence of the Yin Spring Water and the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice into the body can significantly enhance one's physique. However, the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice is just a loan to senior brother, and it will need to be returned in the future."

Holding the two treasures, Song Changyi was deeply moved, "Junior brother, these two are indeed valuable treasures! You trust me so much to hand them over just like that?"

Shu Han laughed, "Well, senior brother, you're in the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect. What are you going to do? Run away?"

"Haha!" Song Changyi said, "Brother, you have a generous spirit! I, Song Changyi, am honored to call you a friend. If you ever encounter any problems in the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect, come to me directly. Even the elders must give face to me."

With that, he tossed a token to Shu Han, "This represents my sect contributions. I've accumulated a lot over the years. I don't need them now, so I'm giving them all to you."

Shu Han was astonished. A whopping fifty thousand sect contributions!

Song Changyi then inquired, "How will you handle the martial arts matter?"

Shu Han replied, "The martial arts techniques I know were taught to me by someone else. They're not that rare, but without her permission, I feel it's inappropriate to record them in a manual for you. Instead, when you have time, come to me, and I'll teach you personally."

"Agreed!" Song Changyi didn't fuss about it. Bowing his hands in salute, he said, "In the future, I'll be looking forward to learning from you, junior brother!"

"You're too kind, senior brother!"

Afterward, with a wave of his hand, Song Changyi collected various items from the cave into his storage bag. He bid farewell to Shu Han, turning into a streak of light as he left. Only after leaving the cave did he awkwardly realize he wasn't sure where to go now.

Looking towards the mountain peak and the cave specially prepared for him, he hesitated for a moment, then resolutely said, "Father, you may not follow the rules, but I will! I won't overstep the sect's regulations just because I'm your son."

With that, he flew towards the lower part of the mountain, finding a crowded cave in the yellow marked area, and settled there.

After the fiery and righteous Song Changyi left, Shu Han entered his cave and immediately began to peruse the "Heavenly Fire Cultivation Technique". After reading it thoroughly, he learned two methods to cultivate the origin of the heavenly fire.

One method involves using wood elemental spirit stones combined with a unique technique, using one's spiritual power as a foundation for cultivation. This method is straightforward but consumes a significant amount of wood elemental spirit stones and progresses slowly. The other method is to absorb other heavenly fires to promote the growth of the origin.

The text documented a formation. As long as other heavenly fires pass through this formation, they will continuously transform into nutrients, nourishing one's own heavenly fire origin. Cultivators of the Fiery Cloud Instant Sect mainly use the second method since they reside right above the mightiest heavenly fire in the North of the Great Cloud.

Shu Han looked at the fire outlet of his cave, which was more expansive and adorned with more luxurious fire runes. Unable to wait, he summoned a tributary of the Earth Dragon Fire. The raging Earth Dragon Fire surged out from the fire outlet, stabilized by the runes.