Qin Sang tried to activate the green copper fragment but ultimately failed.0

Gripping the fragment tightly, he exited the stone chamber.0

Turning to look back the way he came, he saw that the bird puppet was still struggling within the Southern Sun Fire. Most of its body had already melted away; its form was faint, and its life was nearing its end.0

Qin Sang held the green copper fragment in one hand and soared into the air on his sword, retracing his steps.0

This time, as he passed through the Southern Sun Fire, he felt something different.0

The burning pressure that had previously felt as though he would be reduced to ashes at any moment was now markedly diminished. A faint warmth emanated from the green copper fragment in his hand, as if it was absorbing part of the fire’s intensity on his behalf.0

Under the green glow of the copper, the Southern...0