In the Earth Fire Palace of the Nanchu Sect, Chu Hongshang was curled up in a massive, crystal rock throne. Wisps of fiery-red Spiritual Power flowed along the runes inscribed on the throne and into her body.
By the time Chu Duo arrived at the Earth Fire Palace, Chu Hongshang had just completed one full cycle of her cultivation. A faint flame flickered on her crimson palace dress, then vanished without a trace.
The only thing left behind in the Earth Fire Palace was a faint, bloody scent. It was surprisingly sweet and fragrant, yet carried a hint of scorching heat, much like the cooling temperature of the palace's Earth Fire.
After completing her technique, Chu Hongshang's complexion was rather flushed. Chu Duo entered but didn't dare to look at her for long, lowering his head to stare at the fiery bricks on the floor as he reported:
