After all, this was a divine ability capable of directly usurping the authority of nine primordial gods; Zhou Tieyi had never expected to grasp it all at once. Following his own intent, he carved the first two Dragon Emblems into the base of a small seal using intaglio.
Next, he transformed the four authorities of the Mountain Lord into patterns of mountain rocks, wild beasts, vegetation, and clouds and mist, carving them onto the four sides of the seal in relief, using the five Qis to add splashes of color.
Within the bonfire pit, divine radiance illuminated the mortal world, reaching into the minds and hearts of everyone in the tribe. They could all perceive a more tangible connection to the deity within the bonfire. Many warriors who were already on the verge of a breakthrough seized this radiant moment to take the final step. Streams of Qi and Blood rose into the air, forming billowing clouds of crimson smoke—a truly magnificent sight.
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