Chapter 4: Subduing the Fusang Tree

Although the flames before him were fierce, they did not pose a threat to Di Jun's life.

"Fire? Then let me see if your fancy flames can compare with my Taiyang Fire!"

Di Jun's majestic voice resounded in this space.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Di Jun ceased to conceal himself; he now needed all his focus for his first battle in the Primordial era.

The innate regal aura of a Primordial Spirit began to manifest, with the Golden Crow gradually appearing on Di Jun's gold-plated robe.

The Golden Crow on his robe grew increasingly conspicuous, and his pupils sparkled with a golden light, so lifelike that it seemed as if it could fly off Di Jun's robe.

The River Map and Luo Book detached from Di Jun's hands, floating above him, casting a silhouette over his figure.

Although Di Jun wanted to challenge the Fusang Tree with his Taiyang Fire, aiming to conquer it in this regard, he placed higher importance on his own safety and natural protection was essential.

The Fusang Tree, as if hearing Di Jun's words, intensified its surrounding flames and surged directly towards him, as if intending to refine the presumptuous being.

Di Jun certainly did not show weakness; the Taiyang Fire within him poured out, standing toe-to-toe with these manifold flames.

Under the protection of the River Map and Luo Book, Di Jun continuously drew the surrounding spiritual energy, transforming it into his own mana to fuel the Taiyang Fire.

The power of the Taiyang Fire was evidently superior to the surrounding flames, although this place was the Fusang Tree's home ground, which afforded it inherent advantages.

Neither side could gain the upper hand at the moment, resulting in a standoff.

At this time, a middle-aged man dressed in a splendid robe also entered this place and witnessed this scene.

Seeing the clear oppositional stance of both sides, he instinctively concealed his form, his gaze stealthily wandering between Di Jun and the Fusang Tree.

His eyes quickly swept over, not daring to linger too long, for fear of attracting attention from either party.

"Caught in the middle, the fisherman benefits!"

His thoughts at this moment completely matched these words.

He thought to himself: "I originally wanted to cultivate in peace in the Daoist School, yet sensed an opportunity dictated by fate."

"Right now, it seems this opportunity should belong to East King."

Since Di Jun was completely focused on combating the Fusang Tree, and the East King had concealed himself swiftly, he hadn't been noticed.

Suddenly, Di Jun's expression changed drastically, a rage burning within him as he shouted, "How audacious, to actually dare to steal the Taiyang Fire!"

He noticed that during their confrontation, the Fusang Tree was attempting to steal a strand of his Taiyang Fire to assimilate it and advance further.

However, it had underestimated the power of Taiyang Fire and Di Jun's control over it.

Due to these factors, its aura was exposed, allowing Di Jun to detect its action.

The branches and leaves of the Fusang Tree swayed, sending more ferocious flames towards Di Jun, seemingly angry at its own failure.

"Angry?"

Di Jun sensed the emotions of the Fusang Tree.

"Since you desire the Taiyang Fire, how could I not grant it to you."

After speaking, Di Jun controlled the River Map and Luo Book to enlarge, with the shadows of mountains, rivers, and all the heavens stars moving within it.

Until the Sun Star's shadow appeared, the River Map and Luo Book no longer transformed.

The Sun Star shadow in the River Map and Luo Book gradually solidified, turning fiery red, resembling a small Sun Star.

"Taiyang Fire for you, whether you are fortunate enough to enjoy it, who knows."

As Di Jun spoke, ferocious Taiyang Fire surged from the "Sun Star", instantly suppressing the other flames and continually pressing towards the Fusang Tree.

The Sun Star, where Di Jun was nurtured, shares a natural connection with him, and coupled with the River Map and Luo Book, enabled Di Jun to harness the power of the Sun Star.

The branches and leaves of the Fusang Tree swayed even more rapidly, and the whole Tang Valley began to shake violently.

Within Tang Valley, all Spiritual Objects and Flame Elves transformed into flames, all converging towards the direction of the Fusang Tree.

"So the entire Tang Valley is an Array, a nurturing Array for you, the Fusang Tree."

Di Jun suddenly realized.

"But this won't be enough to save you."

Di Jun then revealed his true form, a gigantic Three-legged Golden Crow bathed in Taiyang Fire.

With a crow, a portion of the Taiyang Fire flowed into Di Jun's body, and then surged forth from him towards the Fusang Tree.

After Di Jun's purification, the power of the Taiyang Fire escalated further.

Gradually, the surrounding temperature increased, and the space around began to distort.

The Taiyang Fire completely overwhelmed the various flames from the Fusang Tree, approaching its side and scorching it.

The Fusang Tree tried to resist, but it was futile, and soon the Taiyang Fire had climbed onto its main trunk.

Its trunk began to tremble and sway continuously, as if feeling the pain of being scorched.

Its own desire to integrate a trace of Taiyang Fire was far less than this agony.

Naturally, Di Jun felt the pain of the Fusang Tree, but he did not soften his heart and continued to pour down the Taiyang Fire, intent on burning the tree to ashes.

Finally, Di Jun received a confused consciousness filled with pain and fear.

And of course, within it expressed even more the desire to submit and beg for mercy.

This was the moment Di Jun had been waiting for; ever since he saw the Fusang Tree, its behavior did not seem completely lacking in spiritual wisdom, so Di Jun had been waiting for it to voluntarily submit.

The submission of the Fusang Tree did not make Di Jun relent; he conveyed his intentions.

To imprint his own Primordial Spirit within the body of the Fusang Tree.

The Fusang Tree did not respond immediately, still hesitating.

Di Jun did not urge, as the advantage was with him, and it was the Fusang Tree that suffered.

As the Taiyang Fire continued to increase in this space, the Fusang Tree eventually could not endure it any longer and agreed to Di Jun's demand.

Di Jun let the Fusang Tree open up its consciousness, and imprinted his Primordial Spirit mark within it.

From then on, the life and death of the Fusang Tree were entirely in the hands of Di Jun.

At this moment, East King was watching the Fusang Tree surrounded by Taiyang Fire, feeling the fortune he was about to gain might be slipping away.

No scene of mutual destruction appeared, and judging his own power, he likely was not a match for the Golden Crow.

Yes, the Golden Crow!

Such a creature nurtured by Heaven and Earth, upon seeing its true form, the name naturally emerged in East King's mind; only the name of the species.

Perhaps it was the loss of opportunity, or perhaps Di Jun's strength was shocking, but he found himself momentarily distracted, and a trace of aura inadvertently leaked out.

Not good!

East King immediately felt a sense of dread.

"Who is there!"

Di Jun instantly sensed this faint breath, and looked in the direction of that trace.

Golden light flashed in his eyes, and East King instantly appeared in his sight, his eyes flashing with a sharp gleam.

Hiding his form, sneaking around, he must be harboring malicious intentions.