In the secure room of the military branch of the Dark Shadow Alliance, Lau, Ming Yin Huo, and Shui Ming Mu gathered for a discussion.
"What's the latest on the activities of the Moonlight Sect?" Lau asked in a deep voice. "And what about the individuals I asked you to locate within the sect?"
"They have been preparing for something significant. Even the Grand Elder and the Sect Leader are getting ready for their breakthrough into higher realms of the duo saint realm," Shui Ming Mu replied. "I also discovered that the Han Clan has been assisting them, forming an alliance for something in the future."
"As for the people you wanted information about, they are currently imprisoned by the Moonlight Sect. Their cultivation has been sealed by a secret technique," Shui Ming Mu added.
Lau nodded in approval at the information about the Moonlight Sect and Shui Ming Mu's work. "I heard they will be recruiting new disciples this year. Send someone with exceptional abilities as a spy into their sect to gather more information," Lau instructed Shui Ming Mu.
After discussing various news and information with Shui Ming Mu, Lau went to the Fire Domain within the Dark Shadow Alliance to examine the cultivated flames there. The Fire Domain was a special folded space created by Lau and the Dark Council members to cultivate their unique heavenly flames.
Although Lau failed to create his heavenly flames, he succeeded in developing a special flame that could change its attributes based on the user. He named this flame "The Transparent Flames."
The Transparent Flames were extracted from a particular type of bird known as the 'White Hawk.' These White Hawks were relatively weak, classified as grade-1 or grade-2 monsters. However, the flames they produced lacked elemental properties, rendering them weak.
Lau created a special Fire Domain for the White Hawks, allowing them to live there in exchange for their flames. He extracted these flames without harming them, as the White Hawks could generate fire core elements continuously until their death.
Lau not only provided the White Hawks with a Fire Domain but also assisted them in their cultivation by offering resources and a unique bloodline technique he crafted. Even though the White Hawks did not possess an ancient beast or monster bloodline, Lau was determined to make them exclusive ancient beasts of the Dark Shadow Alliance.
After extracting the flames from the White Hawks, Lau cultivated them inside the fire pagoda he had created, which had the power to nurture the desired flames. The Transparent Flames, developed with the help of the Dark Council members, were utilized in various departments, including Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Military, and Formation.
In all the departments under the Dark Shadow Alliance, there was a common Transparent Flame known as the Green Phoenix Transparent Flame, which could heal wounds and protect against fire poison.
In the Phoenix Military Department, the Black Phoenix Flames were utilized. In the Dragon Military Department, Earth Flames were present.
The White Tiger Department utilized Wind and Thunder Flames, while the Black Turtle Department contained Ice and Water Flames.
Each department had its variations of Transparent Flames suited to their specific functions. Some members also possessed their unique Transparent Flames for personal use.
Even though Lau initially considered utilizing the Transparent Flames for himself, he eventually dropped the idea. After some reflection, he realized that relying on the flames did not enhance his strength; rather, they diminished it.
The flames affected not only his combat abilities but also his overall techniques. Lau understood that true power came from within and that he needed to cultivate his skills and techniques rather than depend on the capabilities of the Transparent Flames.
This decision reinforced his resolve to focus on honing his martial prowess and developing unique abilities that would elevate him beyond the constraints of any external power.
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