Golden Spirit’s eyes were bloodshot, and he clutched his head in pain, roaring intermittently. Each stomp of his foot caused the ground to tremble.
The bloodlust in his eyes deepened, as if he were on the verge of losing control and succumbing to a murderous frenzy.
The disciples were alarmed but not afraid—only concerned.
To them, this terrifying giant monkey wasn’t a monster but their junior brother, Golden Spirit.
“Golden Spirit, wake up! It’s us, your senior brothers!”
“Little monkey, it’s me, Qing Shu! Snap out of it—don’t let the heart demon take over!”
Their anxious voices filled the air.
The disciples watched with worry as Golden Spirit struggled.
At that moment, Song Yuanqiao and the other senior brothers arrived. Hearing the disciples’ account, they quickly understood the situation.
Golden Spirit, in his eagerness to advance, had shown signs of inner demons during his breakthrough.
Song Yuanqiao’s expression was grave. “Golden Spirit’s strength is nearing that of a Land Immortal. Even if the seven of us work together, we can only hold him off. We’ll keep him contained to prevent self-harm. Someone must go to the Library Pavilion and fetch Changge immediately.”
Before anyone could move, a white-robed figure appeared.
“There’s no need. I’m here.”
Ning Changge’s arrival brought a collective sigh of relief. All eyes turned to him.
Song Yuanqiao asked worriedly, “Changge, what’s happening to Golden Spirit? Will he be alright?”
Ning Changge chuckled and said, “Last month, I promised the little monkey that if he achieved the Four-Zhang True Form, I’d teach him a divine ability. It seems he got impatient, and his eagerness allowed the heart demon to take root.”
“Can you help him overcome this? He’s already started hurting himself,” Song Yuanqiao asked, his concern evident.
The disciples watched as Golden Spirit, in his remaining moments of clarity, inflicted wounds upon himself to avoid harming others. Blood stained his golden fur, and the sight tugged at their hearts. The usually gentle and obedient monkey now seemed so vulnerable.
Ning Changge nodded. “I know you’re worried, but forcing him out of this state would harm his future cultivation. He needs to overcome this on his own—it’ll be a valuable lesson.”
He could see that if Golden Spirit endured this trial, he might awaken a life-bound divine ability. The blood-red glow in his eyes hinted at a transformation.
Still, Ning Changge couldn’t help but soften. Extending a finger, he directed a thread of mana toward Golden Spirit, his voice resonating like thunder.
“Golden Spirit, wake up!”
The thunderous command caused the giant monkey to tremble. Half of the blood-red glow in his eyes dissipated, revealing a pair of silver irises beneath.
Golden Spirit regained some clarity and looked at Ning Changge with guilt.
He felt ashamed for his impatience, which had disrupted his master’s cultivation and forced him to intervene.
Ning Changge snorted. “The path of cultivation requires perseverance. Impatience is a grave mistake. As punishment, you’ll endure the Samadhi True Fire within the Mountain River Spirit Gathering Furnace!” Thɪs chapter is updated by N0veI.Fiɾe.net
Golden Spirit’s eyes showed relief rather than fear. Bowing respectfully, he leapt into the furnace without hesitation.
Song Yuanqiao and the others were stunned.
Was Ning Changge serious?
They had heard of the Samadhi True Fire—a flame capable of incinerating essence, spirit, and energy. Even Land Immortals would struggle to withstand it.
Before they could protest, Ning Changge raised a hand to stop them.
The furnace’s black surface turned transparent, revealing the scene inside.
Golden Spirit sat cross-legged, the blood-red glow in his eyes intensifying.
“Samadhi True Fire, rise!” Ning Changge commanded.
Black flames erupted within the furnace, enveloping Golden Spirit’s massive form.
Despite his size, the monkey appeared small within the furnace’s vast space.
As the flames consumed him, Golden Spirit’s face contorted in pain.
Ning Changge’s voice rang out, calm yet firm.
“This is the little monkey’s opportunity. If he withstands the fire, he’ll not only achieve the Four-Zhang True Form but also awaken a life-bound divine ability. There’s no need to worry.”
### Chapter 105: The Second Divine Ability! Five Elements Spirit Eyes! Heroes Gather at Wudang!
Hearing Ning Changge’s words, Song Yuanqiao and the others breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, they had truly thought Ning Changge intended to use the Samadhi True Fire to “refine” the little monkey. It turned out he was actually helping him break through.
Mo Shenggu chuckled and said, “I knew it! Little Junior Brother, you wouldn’t be so ruthless. You’ve always been quite fond of the little monkey.”
Ning Changge shot him a sidelong glance, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Seventh Senior Brother, if you’re curious about the Samadhi True Fire, I can throw you in to try it out.”
Mo Shenggu instinctively shrank back, shaking his head vigorously.
“Don’t even joke about that!”
That black flame didn’t look like something to be trifled with. Even if Ning Changge didn’t unleash its full power, it wasn’t something an ordinary person could endure. Just look at the little monkey—despite his incredibly tough body, he was howling in pain. If Mo Shenggu went in, he’d be reduced to charcoal in seconds.
Seeing Mo Shenggu’s nervous reaction, Song Yuanqiao and the others burst into laughter, and even the third-generation disciples couldn’t help but giggle behind their hands.
With Ning Changge stepping in, their worries about Golden Spirit faded, and the atmosphere lightened considerably.
Ning Changge shook his head with a smile and turned his attention back to the Mountain River Spirit Gathering Furnace.
Inside the furnace, the black Samadhi True Fire burned fiercely, completely enveloping Golden Spirit’s true form. His golden fur curled and darkened under the flames, and he howled in pain, instinctively channeling his spiritual energy. A golden light shimmered across his body as he resisted the pervasive flames.
At this point, the blood-red glow in his eyes had almost completely faded, revealing his silver pupils.
The Samadhi True Fire burned essence, spirit, and energy.