Just as Xiao Yan was about to plunge into the fiery red magma lake, a burst of ghostly white flames suddenly erupted from his body, enveloping him completely. “Plop…” His body dived in, splashing molten rock in all directions. Hearing this sound, Xiao Ding and Qing Lin above hurriedly shifted their gaze towards the disturbance in the magma but saw no sign of anyone… “Where is he?” Seeing the scene that seemed as if he had evaporated instantly, Xiao Ding couldn’t help but turn to Qing Lin and shout, “Ah?” Qing Lin stepped back, her face pale as she stared at the still magma. The person who had just jumped down seemed to have turned to ash upon contact with the lava, not even a scream heard. “Sss…” A hiss of the Fire Spirit Snake came from the magma. Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Qing Lin’s face as she hastily scanned the magma. A figure, shrouded in ghostly white flames, suddenly emerged, waving at Xiao Ding and Qing Lin with a smile. “Thank the heavens… I’m glad nothing happened.” Seeing Xiao Yan seemingly oblivious to the searing heat around him, Xiao Ding finally breathed a sigh of relief, then sat down on the ground, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. Floating in the scorching magma, Xiao Yan gazed in amazement at the flowing red molten rock. A large bubble slowly formed beside him, then burst, splattering some magma onto his face. However, it was instantly swallowed by the layer of ghostly white flame. Protected by the layer of ghostly white flame, all external temperatures seemed blocked out, a cool sensation lingering around him, feeling no heat at all. Cupping some of the fiery red magma, letting it flow between his fingers, Xiao Yan marvelled, such close contact with the magma was truly a bit spine-chilling. If the flame shield suddenly dissipated, his fate would be… Recalling the image of grasshoppers jumping in an oil pan, Xiao Yan shivered, his face slightly pale. “Little one, hurry up. Although I can temporarily protect you with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it consumes a lot of soul energy. Without my soul energy to sustain it, even if you’re not consumed by the magma, you’ll be burned to ashes in an instant. So, don’t waste precious time. Before my soul energy is depleted, you must leave this magma lake, or your thought of the oil pan grasshoppers will come true.” As Xiao Yan was lost in amazement, Elder Pharmacist’s voice echoed in his mind. “Okay,” Xiao Yan’s mouth twitched a few times, then he nodded solemnly, turning to the huge double-headed Fire Spirit Snake, “Big guy, lead the way.” Ignoring Xiao Yan’s shout, the Fire Spirit Snake turned its giant head towards the entrance. Only after Qing Lin gave the order did it reluctantly dive back into the magma. Watching the Fire Spirit Snake, creating ripples in the lava, Xiao Yan let out a breath, then dived into the magma, closely following the snake. Amidst the fiery red magma, though there were the Bone Spirit Cold Flame’s protection, Xiao Yan could barely make out his surroundings. After scanning, he quickly swam, following the snake drilling deeper into the magma. In the fiery red world, dark currents surged, occasionally spouting violently from unknown places, filled with immense energy. If hit, even a Great Fighter would be severely injured. Fortunately, the Fire Spirit Snake was familiar with the area, finding the best route before the dark currents arrived, and Xiao Yan, following it, dodged these hazards. Apart from the Fire Spirit Snake, no other life forms seemed to exist in this world. Indeed, the survival conditions here were too harsh. Only the double-headed Fire Spirit Snake, which feeds on magma, could move freely; even the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King might struggle to survive here. As they continued diving into the seemingly endless depths, even with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, Xiao Yan felt the temperature outside increasing almost exponentially. Noticing this, Xiao Yan gulped, his lips trembling, looking a bit blue. For someone not used to such an environment, it was hard to imagine swimming in magma—almost like dancing on the blade of the reaper. In this increasingly deep underground, even with Elder Pharmacist’s protection, any mistake could mean the end for Xiao Yan’s fragile life. While fearing for his life, the Fire Spirit Snake showed no signs of stopping, continuing to dive without checking if Xiao Yan was following. In this sensory-deprived environment, Xiao Yan lost track of time, only knowing that his feet were starting to feel numb. “Little one, you must return within an hour and a half!” Just as Xiao Yan was mechanically following the Fire Spirit Snake, Elder Pharmacist’s serious voice echoed in his mind. “Huh? What?” Stunned, Xiao Yan asked, “What’s wrong?” “We are diving deeper, look at the magma now…” Elder Pharmacist said gravely. Following his advice, Xiao Yan looked up, horrified to see the red magma turning slightly green. “What’s happening?” Slowing down, Xiao Yan asked in shock. “The temperature is rising rapidly, nearing the limit I can endure,” Elder Pharmacist replied, his tone unusually grave. Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s mouth twitched, sweat pouring down his face, muttering, “No way? The Bone Spirit Cold Flame ranks 11th, isn’t the other flame milder?” “It’s not that simple. I’m in a spiritual state, so the Bone Spirit Cold Flame’s power is limited. Add the pressure and temperature, and an hour and a half is the limit,” Elder Pharmacist explained. “Alright, hurry up,” he urged, then fell silent, focusing on maintaining the flame’s protection. Nodding grimly, Xiao Yan looked at the greenish magma, shouting, “Hey, how much further?” Xiao Yan knew such a spirit beast could understand. His voice, carried by his fighting qi, penetrated the magma, reaching the Fire Spirit Snake. It turned its head, hissed, and sped up. “Damn it…” Muttering, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, kicking off, wrapped in the ghostly white flame, shooting down. Navigating through the green magma, sweat constantly stinging his eyes, he didn’t dare blink, fearing he’d lose sight of the speeding Fire Spirit Snake. “Damn, how much further?” Feeling the temperature rise, Xiao Yan clenched his fists, shivering. “Ten minutes! Within ten, if I don’t see the flame, I’m done!” Moments later, “Eight minutes!” Xiao Yan growled, watching the snake dive. “Four minutes!” Xiao Yan’s mouth dry, he rasped. “Two minutes!” Xiao Yan’s heart pounding, he shouted, “Damn it, going back, no more searching!” His vision turning red, Xiao Yan stopped, turning back, his face ashen. But just as he turned, the Fire Spirit Snake’s tail wrapped around his waist, pulling him back. “Damn, toyed with by this beast?” Xiao Yan’s mind flashed with horror. Pulled back, Xiao Yan caught sight of a bright green light nearby. Green light illuminated the magma, and Xiao Yan, focusing, saw a green lotus flower standing elegantly within. “Azure Lotus Earth Heart Flame?” As Xiao Yan stared at the green lotus, Elder Pharmacist’s voice, filled with surprise and joy, echoed in his mind.
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