Ji Haoyuan handed over the jade box and opened it.

When Master Binghuo saw the bright emerald fruit quietly resting in the box, a slight hint of delight appeared in her beautiful eyes.

It truly is the Jade Fruit.

With this fruit, the two conflicting strands of Magical Power within me can be balanced for the next sixty years.

Thinking of this, Master Binghuo couldn't help but nod towards Ji Haoyuan.

"You've gone through a lot of trouble."

As she spoke, she handed the jade box containing the Earth Spirit Flame over to Ji Haoyuan.

"This flame, known as the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire, the Earth Spirit Flame, was nurtured deep within the Earth Vein, thus bearing the earth attributes of the Earth Vein, which suits you perfectly.

Most importantly, at present, this fire is a peak second-level Spiritual Fire, which is just right for you to refine."

Saying this, Master Binghuo took out two other items.

One was the method to refine the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire, the other was a third-level Earth Fire Crystal.

The former requires no explanation, as for the latter, it happens to be the treasure that can help the Earth Spirit Flame ascend to a third-level Spiritual Fire.

Ji Haoyuan truly didn't expect that upon returning to Master Binghuo, he would gain such harvests.

If he manages to refine the Earth Spirit Flame and tries to integrate it within himself.

He might just gain another trump card.

And when it comes to Core Formation and Crossing the Tribulation, his confidence will undoubtedly increase.

"Alright, go to the adjacent cave mansion to refine this fire.

Next, I need to use the Jade Fruit you gave me to stabilize my current state.

After this, we can sit down and discuss everything further."

It was evident that Master Binghuo's attitude towards Ji Haoyuan was noticeably more intimate after this encounter, as she had indeed started seeing him as her own.

And Ji Haoyuan did not stand on ceremony with Master Binghuo.

After giving her a slight salute, he temporarily left her cave mansion.

A month later.

Inside the cave mansion at Miaoyu Peak where Ji Haoyuan resided.

A faint orange-yellow flame was already flowing over his body surface.

This was the Earth Spirit Flame.

After about a month.

Ji Haoyuan had successfully refined this Spiritual Fire and smoothly integrated it within himself.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that, after integrating the Earth Spirit Flame within himself, some sort of transformation seemed to occur in his body.

He was no longer constrained by the simple notion of a Spirit Root, but had truly achieved a special kind of physique.

With a mere thought, it seemed he could manipulate the fire elements drifting in the universe and condense them into offensive means.

Besides, his entire aura had become increasingly solid and profound.

After carefully feeling the changes in himself once more, Ji Haoyuan began to ponder whether he should attempt to use the Earth Fire Crystal given by Master Binghuo to upgrade the Earth Spirit Flame on his body.

However, just at this moment, the restrictions on his cave mansion were gently touched by a strand of Divine Thought.

This immediately stirred his heart.

In the next moment, he temporarily discarded the notion of using the Earth Fire Crystal and instead decided to leave his cave mansion.

It wasn't long before Ji Haoyuan reappeared in Master Binghuo's cave mansion.

Meeting Master Binghuo once more, Ji Haoyuan could clearly feel that Master Binghuo's state now was undoubtedly much better than a month ago.

At least, with his current vision, he couldn't see any issues with Master Binghuo now.

Similarly, Master Binghuo was now also carefully examining Ji Haoyuan.

After a little while.

She nodded gently at Ji Haoyuan.

"Not bad, it seems you've successfully refined the Earth Spirit Flame, and have even integrated it within your body, achieving the Earth and Fire Profound Body."

"Earth and Fire Profound Body?"

Master Binghuo nodded.

"That's right, such a physique is considered one of the three thousand special physiques.

With this physique, when you break through to form your Golden Core, you can at least condense a Golden Core of grade six or above."

"A Golden Core of grade six or above?"

A hint of doubt appeared in Ji Haoyuan's eyes.

Honestly, although he was only a step away from forming the Golden Core, he wasn't particularly familiar with the so-called grades of the Golden Core.

Master Binghuo seemed to have noticed his confusion and immediately began to explain:

"The so-called Golden Core has its classification into superior, intermediate, and inferior grades.

A superior-grade Golden Core, after being formed and undergoing the Celestial Tribulation, has at least seven Dao Patterns etched on it.

This is the seven-grade Golden Core among the superior-grade Golden Cores.

An intermediate-grade Golden Core is between four to six Dao Patterns.

An inferior-grade Golden Core has one Dao Pattern, and at most no more than three Dao Patterns.

Generally speaking, inferior-grade Golden Cores have almost no hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

Unless there are exceptionally miraculous opportunities, there is little chance of changing fate."

"I see."

This explanation from Master Binghuo patched up his lack of knowledge in this area.

At that moment, after thinking for a little while, he couldn't help but ask Master Binghuo once again:

"Is there an even more perfect Golden Core above the superior-grade Golden Core?"

Master Binghuo looked deeply into Ji Haoyuan's eyes, then firmly nodded and said:

"Yes.

Once the Dao Patterns on your Golden Core exceed nine, reaching ten or more, it is a superior-grade Golden Core.

However, those who can condense a superior-grade Golden Core are one in ten thousand.

For us cultivators in our pursuit, it is never about momentary gains and losses.

Do not pursue higher-grade Golden Core recklessly, placing yourself in danger.

If the etching of Golden Core Dao Patterns fails, at best the grade of a Golden Core initially deemed intermediate might fall.

At worst, it might result in the shattering of the Golden Core, leading to death and the annihilation of one's Dao.

Have you remembered this?"

Upon hearing this final remark, a rare solemnity emerged on Master Binghuo's stunning visage.

This caused Ji Haoyuan's heart to become instantly solemn.

These words struck him like a timely alarm bell.

Previously, he had been considering whether to use that Earth Fire Crystal to upgrade his Earth Spirit Flame.

But at this moment, he had almost abandoned this idea.

Indeed.

Although his foundation and potential were incredibly profound at present.

The true third-level power.

Especially the kind that can be integrated within oneself, was not something he could easily control right now.

If failure occurs or if anything goes wrong, he might face perilous situations.

It seems that the smooth experiences over the recent period have caused a slight sense of hubris.

Adversity prompts upwards movement, it is the true driving force for growth and progress.

However, to remain clear-headed amid smooth sailing, not veering towards success blindfolded, truly represents the qualities of a hero.

In that moment, Ji Haoyuan felt his somewhat fluctuating Dao Heart suddenly cleared of dust, crystal clear, and stable as a mountain.

Perceiving the change in Ji Haoyuan's mentality, a rare gentle smile spread across Master Binghuo's visage.

In that instant, the quiet room was filled with light, and spring flowers blossomed.

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