Chapter 496: Chapter 167: Yang Realm! Manifesting Divinity Before Others, Worshiping Fire Is Worshiping Me!

"The fire doesn’t matter; what matters is that my body seems to have the ability to condense Yang Qi."

’So, this is the second method of condensing Yang Qi.’

Li Yuan carefully distinguished and pondered.

Soon, a new logic chain formed in his mind.

Passive condensation of Yang Qi: Driven by Yin Qi, it forms a Meat Field, and as the Yin Qi strengthens, the Meat Field also upgrades in level; in the area where the Meat Field is located, Yang Qi is sparse, and the land is barren.

Active condensation of Yang Qi: Automatically draws and condenses, manifesting as fire.

’So, the icy cold of the Western Pole is because the originally impoverished land was condensed with Yang Qi by fire?’

This thought naturally popped into Li Yuan’s mind, but he soon awoke from it.

Because this factor probably does exist, but it’s definitely not the only one...

He suddenly remembered the legends of "Divine Spirits" and "Devils", and was startled, frowning in thought: ’Could it be human-caused?’

’If it is human-caused...’

’Never mind, I’ll keep an eye on it and think more when I have more information in the future.’

He began to think about how to verify his ideas about the fire.

’If I go to a place where the Meat Field exists, I can verify my thoughts.

The Meat Field gathers the Yang Qi of an area, so... the fire in my heart is bound to weaken.’

’Of course, there’s another method I can try, which is to go to a place without Yang Qi and see what happens to the fire in my heart. After it’s weakened to its weakest, what will the situation be like?’

There aren’t many places in the world without Yang Qi, but coincidentally, there was one right behind Li Yuan.

He turned around, and behind him, Lady Yan in Cyan Robe was quietly watching him in the Ghost Realm.

"Sister Yan," Li Yuan called out, smiling, "I seem to have made some progress and want to try it out."

He then told Yan Yu about his idea and his current state.

After speaking, he raised his steps and walked toward the Black Market Ghost Realm.

"Wait a moment."

Yan Yu suddenly said.

Actually, even before Yan Yu reminded him, Li Yuan had already stopped.

His eyes flickered slightly, and his pupils contracted.

Time seemed to stand still; between him and the Black Market Ghost Realm, two enormous "Domains" formed, as if ice and fire couldn’t coexist.

On one side was dense Yin Qi, and on the other, Yang Qi was boiling.

From a distance, it looked as if black and red were being driven, contested, and compressed by heaven and earth...

Although the domain on Li Yuan’s side seemed a bit smaller, it was ultimately in opposition.

If Li Yuan wanted to enter the Black Market Ghost Realm, he would inevitably have to tear the Black Market Ghost Realm apart, because he was not just himself but also the Yang Qi of the surrounding area.

The vast, condensed Yang Qi wanted to enter the condensed Yin Qi, which would inevitably trigger an attack between Yin and Yang, until one side submerged the other; otherwise, it would be like the intertwining black and white swimming fish, cycling endlessly in a spectacular, indescribable sight.

Li Yuan took a deep breath, wanting to hide the fire, but found it impossible.

The Yang Qi naturally gathered in his heart.

He frowned, attempting several times to enter the Black Market Ghost Realm, but each time he entered, it was like red and black giant bubbles grinding against each other, completely incompatible...

"Can’t go in for now."

Li Yuan was quite speechless.

He and Yan Yu were separated by a boundary.

This boundary was very small, no longer than a finger.

Yet... both could only look at each other, unable to touch.

"Wait a moment for me." Yan Yu suddenly turned around, gracefully leaving, and when she returned, she brought a cleanly washed set of clothes, pants, undergarments, socks, and boots...

Yan Yu handed the clothes over the boundary and said, "Can’t stay naked all the time."

Only then did Li Yuan realize he wasn’t wearing any clothes.

He took the clothes over the boundary and quickly put them on.

Yan Yu smiled, "You look really energetic, much better than before."

Li Yuan replied with exasperation, "Was it not good before?"

"Good, good, all good... My husband is the best in the world." Yan Yu’s face showed a smile, seeming very happy.

Li Yuan also seemed happy, clenching his fist, "Sister Yan, I’ve become stronger again."

As the two were laughing, they suddenly became silent.

Yan Yu smiled again, "The Ice Barbarians you’ve been worried about have invaded, the letter you wrote wasn’t acknowledged, and many things have happened at the frontline. Shouldn’t you... go have a look first?"

Li Yuan said, "Then... I’ll go take a look first, after that, I’ll wander outside for a bit.

Sister Yan, don’t worry, not being able to get into the Ghost Realm is just a small matter, I’ll definitely figure it out after I take a stroll outside."

"I know my man is capable." Yan Yu smiled.

They both fell silent again.

Yan Yu softly said, "Come home early..."

Li Yuan replied, "Hmm..."

"Then... go on."

"Going..."

Li Yuan turned around.

Yan Yu turned around.

They each took three steps forward, then suddenly stopped, but although they paused, they did not look back, continuing to move forward.

The smiles on their faces turned to sadness.

While there was still Xiaozhao to maintain Yan Yu’s humanity, Li Yuan could actually be away for a long time...

Suddenly, Li Yuan indeed paused and called out, "Sister Yan."

"Hmm?" Yan Yu turned back.

Li Yuan said, "It’s really a small matter, solved, I’ll be back."

"Hmm." Yan Yu showed a smile, "I’ll wait for you."

They turned around again, not saying much.

Given the situation, they both knew this matter was not easily resolved.

Yan Yu was the "Yin Realm," while Li Yuan was more like the "Yang Realm." The irreconcilability of Yin and Yang surpassed even fire and water, making it extremely difficult to resolve.

However, although this result was somewhat surprising, it was also expected...

The separation from a loved one always hides one’s sadness while showing only the optimistic side.

Moreover... it was just a wait.