allendalepharm Chapter 71 Reaching the Final Land, Special Life Forms Blocking the Way
Chapter 71 Reaching the Final Land, Special Life Forms Blocking the Way
"The number of Fire Spirits is increasing."
Perseus charged forward relentlessly through the passage filled with flames.
He slew all the fire spirits along the way, absorbed the Flame Marrow into his body, and collected all the remaining Fire Crystal Cores for later use in activating the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet.
He did not see any other Fire Cloud Clan members around him.
The combined fire spirits began to emerge, and the number of fire spirits increased the further inwards. In the current situation, most realm lords were powerless to fight against these fire spirits, so anyone with a brain would not rush into the Ninefold Flowing Fire.
Of course, exceptions like Perseus!
His strength was sufficient to contend with more than two palms' worth of fire spirits, and he could even gain the upper hand. Naturally, there was no need for him to retreat like the other members of the Fire Cloud Clan.
However, things seem to be getting increasingly wrong.
"Rip—"
Perseus skillfully thrust out his spear, shattering the flames that spewed forth all around. Just as he was about to continue his attack, the fire spirits that had sensed the approaching living beings retreated one after another, like snow melting and seeping into the earth under the scorching sun.
Sixth-tier Realm Lord!
Perseus, having broken through two minor levels again, licked his lips, looking somewhat unsatisfied at the few scattered fire spirits sinking ahead.
Looking around, the passageway that was once faintly visible against the mountain wall has been replaced by a golden-red landscape, and flames are everywhere in sight.
Perseus hovered in mid-air, his spear pointing diagonally to one side. After first identifying his location, he turned and transformed into a bolt of lightning, flying towards the area where the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet was located.
……
At this moment, outside the pool of flowing fire.
An invisible ripple spread through the void, and a figure clad in armor flew swiftly from the horizon. As soon as he landed, he looked at the three realm lord elders to one side.
"How is it?"
"The Holy Lord's Pool of Fiery Blaze is currently closed."
The leading elder raised his hand, revealing a spherical crystal core with numerous facets and a set of continuous secret patterns.
At this moment, more than half of the secret runes have been lit up, faintly revealing a halo of light. Upon closer inspection, one can also sense a vibrant fluctuation within them.
"It looks about right!"
The Fire Cloud Saint Lord glanced at the 'Primordial Crystal Core' that could control the Flowing Fire Pool, but instead of retrieving the treasure immediately, he instructed the three to continue keeping a close eye on the changes.
"3 days left."
"Once we're halfway through the project, those fire spirits will retreat, and we'll be safe... Those younger generations should also have a chance to see the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet."
"I've dragged them into this mess—here's what I'll give you: some of the Fire Crystal Cores I collected earlier, half of the total. You can use them for your own purposes. As for how far they can go, that's up to them."
Clearly, all three elders knew the inside story of the Flowing Fire Pool.
This was meant to be a trial.
Previously, the absorption of spiritual energy was all done through normal battles, with the souls of fallen powerhouses scattering into the Flowing Fire Pool.
The damage caused by the Fire Spirit Rampage is currently the most significant.
If it doesn't involve themselves, no matter how many people die, it's none of their business.
Therefore, upon receiving the crystal cores from the Fire Cloud Saint Lord, the three Realm Lord Elders quickly opened a teleportation channel as instructed by him and threw in every single Fire Cloud Crystal Core they could find.
……
The Pool of Flowing Fire, Ninth Floor.
Perseus flew alone from afar, landed gently, stood on the edge of the cliff, and looked at the wide, circular valley in front of him.
The rolling lava flowed, and the boiling heat transformed the view into a strange world of red and white.
At the center of this world is an altar.
The three layers are stacked high, but a huge stone tablet stands in the center.
At first glance, the stone tablet is only a hundred meters tall and not particularly grand, but the crimson star pattern on its surface keeps flowing, outlining mysterious patterns from three-dimensional or even four-dimensional perspectives.
Similarly, the most prominent of these stars are the 36 slightly larger ones.
Their flowing curves resemble a burning flame, giving them a mysterious feel even through the secret patterns.
"Is this the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet?"
Perseus did not stay where he was.
He had come here to gain insights into the laws of fire, and now that he had seen the actual object, he immediately flew towards the altar opposite the Broken Valley.
But just as he was crossing the lava river...
"roar--"
A roar that was more terrifying than any of the previous fire spirit combinations resounded.
The ever-flowing magma swirled in reverse, and in the blink of an eye, a terrifying shadow appeared below, its width exceeding 10 kilometers and its aura as deep as the sea.
Finally, the thing burst out of the lava.
With a human face and one eye, its long snake body was covered with scales the size of a house, exuding a unique aura of life, as it looked at Perseus, who resembled an ant, not far away.
"No one said there was any special life beneath the Pool of Fiery Blaze!"
The Lord of the Realm gives the impression of an immortal god.
Sensing the faint sense of threat, Perseus slowly retreated, a hint of apprehension on his face.
But the other party clearly had no intention of letting him go.
Just as Perseus retreated about a hundred meters, the special life form, its body protruding from the magma, suddenly accelerated and spewed a mouthful of flames at him.
The Heavenly Silk Sash!
Circles of red silk intertwined and spun to form a protective shield, with countless flame patterns flowing across its surface, simulating a real star to withstand the attack that reached the level of immortality.
The Heavenly Silk suddenly caved in—Bang!
Although the Hun Tian Ling, having been upgraded by Perseus and infused with various precious materials, did not shatter like a piece of cloth due to its three-star level 7 status, Perseus still couldn't help but change color upon sensing the intensity of the residual fluctuations, and gripped the Luo Yan Spear tightly as he quickly thrust it out.
The spear clashed with the flames.
Perseus struggled to shake off the flame, and as soon as he had a chance to fight back, he immediately restarted the "Heaven and Earth Formation".
Soon, his aura also broke through to the immortal level.
"Get out of my way!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of light erupted.
Perseus clashed with the serpent-faced man, bypassed the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet on one side, and suddenly expanded his spear a hundredfold, thrusting it toward his vital spot.
Clang... Clang!!!
The spear tip pierced the scales, then slid off, sending sparks flying.
Unfortunately, the defenses couldn't be breached.
Whether this special life form lacked an internal world or was unable to use world projection, in any case, it did not respond to Perseus's use of world projection.
His win rate immediately increased significantly.
However, even though both of them were far from perfect in their understanding of the laws, the aftershocks of their battle caused the surrounding mountain walls to tremble constantly, as if they would collapse at any moment.
……
"What's wrong?"
At a corner where peace had returned, a member of the Fire Cloud Clan turned and looked at his companion holding a chain blade.
He stopped for some reason.
As a martial artist, I am far less perceptive than a mentalist, especially since the other party has cultivated a secret technique with extremely unique effects, including multiple functions. It can not only use mental power to form detection waves to resonate and interfere with the enemy, but also use it to detect situations at a distance.
"Don't go in!"
"Why don't you go in? I don't understand—you finally managed to escape those crazed fire spirits, don't you want to comprehend the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet?"
"There is immortality!!!"
The realm lord, wielding the chain blade, was filled with terror, and his entire body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"There are immortal powerhouses fighting in that direction."
"In short, if you want to study the Heavenly Flame Spirit Tablet, then go ahead. I'd rather miss this opportunity than get involved in a clash at this level!"