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Sensing this phenomenon, Wei Yang frowned slightly.
"As expected of a forbidden zone of life capable of nurturing a Heavenly Flame—the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent can survive here thanks to its powerful physique and exceptional talent. Meanwhile, I have to constantly consume Dou Qi to isolate myself from the terrifying heat."
Feeling the girl in his arms tense up slightly, Wei Yang tightened his embrace around her.
In this environment of utter silence, where almost all five senses were stripped away, it wasn't just the little girl who felt nervous—even Wei Yang himself felt on edge.
They had lost all sense of time in this endless descent. The journey felt impossibly long.
By now, Wei Yang had already expended nearly forty percent of his Dou Qi.
This level of consumption was approaching a dangerous threshold.
It was also reaching the limit of Wei Yang's psychological endurance.
He had to ensure he retained enough Dou Qi for the return trip—and to deal with any unforeseen dangers.
"We're sinking deeper and deeper… the magma outside is already turning blue…" Wei Yang murmured internally.
One could only imagine how terrifying the external temperature had become at this point.
The Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent carried them further downward, its massive body weaving through magma that had almost completely turned into an eerie blue hue.
Wei Yang's expression grew increasingly grim.
Watching as the serpent continued to descend, he was already prepared to make it suffer if necessary.
At the same time, he couldn't help but curse inwardly at how lucky Xiao Yan had been in the original story.
Even as a Dou Ling, Wei Yang felt immense pressure in this environment. If Xiao Yan hadn't had Yao Lao's Bone Chilling Flame protecting him, he would have been reduced to ashes with his mere Dou Shi cultivation.
Lowering his head, Wei Yang locked his gaze onto the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent. His eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flickering within them.
He couldn't shake the suspicion—was this beast trying to trick him?
At that moment—
The Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent suddenly halted its descent.
Wei Yang was momentarily stunned. Following the serpent's gaze, he looked ahead.
His pupils contracted sharply.
Not far ahead, an area shone with a dazzling blue radiance.
The blue light enveloped a section of the magma, and as Wei Yang focused his gaze, he could vaguely make out a blue lotus flower within the glow.
Swaying gently in the vast, fiery abyss—blooming in utter solitude.
It was here!
Wei Yang's heart surged with excitement.
Green Lotus Core Flame!
Ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking—born from the depths of the earth, within the planet's core magma.
It endured countless temperings, fusions, compressions, and refinements by the flames of the earth.
After ten years, it gained spirituality.
After a hundred years, it took form.
After a thousand years, it became a lotus.
Upon reaching full maturity, its hue turned a deep blue, taking the shape of a lotus.
At its center, a cluster of blue fire burned—named Green Lotus Flame, also known as Green Lotus Core Flame.
This flame possessed unfathomable power. Near volcanic regions, it could even trigger volcanic eruptions—unleashing nature's destructive force!
Recalling this information in his mind, Wei Yang slowly stood up, still holding the girl in his arms.
Even with his normally steady temperament, seeing such a legendary Heavenly Flame in person left him feeling ecstatic.
Finally, he had found it!
"Brother Yang, is this the Heavenly Flame you were talking about? It's so beautiful…" Ye Xian'er murmured in awe.
Hiss!
From below, the Two-Headed Flame Spirit Serpent let out a sharp, shrill hiss.
Wei Yang glanced down and immediately noticed—
In all four of its serpent eyes, a faint trace of fear could be seen as it stared at the blue radiance ahead.
Its enormous body even trembled slightly.
Clearly, it had suffered before.
As a fire-attribute Magical Beast, it had naturally coveted this Heavenly Flame before.
But in the past, when it had foolishly attempted to approach and devour the flame…
Heh, did you think you were Medusa?
Even Medusa couldn't withstand it.
The current Green Lotus Core Flame was in its peak state.
Its power alone was enough to rival a Dou Huang expert.
Not to mention, as an Heavenly Flame, it was inherently violent. Without any preparation, recklessly swallowing it into one's body—even a Dou Zong wouldn't be able to endure it.
Even if the Green Lotus Core Flame casually unleashed some of its power, a mere fourth-rank beast like this wouldn't be able to withstand it.
That this beast was still alive—it could only be said that its luck was good.
…
Ignoring the strange condition of the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent, Wei Yang lowered his head and said to Ye Xian'er, "Xian'er, wait for me here."
"Mm, Brother Yang, be careful." Xian'er nodded, obediently leaving his embrace and circulating her Dou Qi to form a protective barrier around herself.
With her strength, holding out for a short while wouldn't be difficult.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon." Wei Yang curled his lips into a slight smile. Then, his figure flickered as he left the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent, slowly approaching the blue radiance.
Eventually, he stepped inside.
The moment his body entered the range of the blue glow, the surrounding temperature, strangely enough, dropped.
Wei Yang didn't mind, his gaze completely fixated on the center of the glow, staring intently at a single blue lotus.
The blue lotus had eight petals—each one seemingly carved from the finest jade, exuding a natural and flawless beauty.
At a glance, it was crystal clear, making one feel reluctant to look away.
Within the lotus, there was a three-foot-wide lotus platform.
At the center of the platform, a palm-sized blue flame burned quietly, flickering ever so slightly.
Around the platform, there were several small cavities, each emitting a faint blue fluorescence. These were clearly the lotus seeds nurtured by the lotus platform.
A total of eleven.
It might sound ridiculous, but these were actually Wei Yang's primary target.
The Green Lotus Core Flame—to him, was secondary.
Shifting his gaze downward.
Beneath the lotus, several slender roots stretched out, spanning over ten meters.
Numerous fine tendrils covered these roots densely.
As they swayed gently, Wei Yang could clearly sense that they were greedily absorbing the violent fire-attribute energy from the surrounding magma.
Such a divine object of heaven and earth was truly mesmerizing, making one sigh in awe at nature's craftsmanship.
Wei Yang gazed at the exquisitely beautiful lotus before him, his eyes showing a hint of fascination.
Only after a moment did he regain his composure.
Flipping his hand, he retrieved a small, crystal-clear jade ruler from his Storage Ring.
This was something he had prepared in advance before coming here.
In the future, whenever he encountered high-grade medicinal herbs or heavenly treasures, it would come in handy.
This jade ruler was specifically used to avoid damaging the roots of such plants.
What heaven bestows may be taken.
But when harvesting medicinal ingredients, one must leave the roots intact—this was an unspoken rule.
Leaving a trace of life behind, one must not act with absolute ruthlessness.
Gripping the jade ruler, Wei Yang carefully avoided the floating fine roots and tendrils around him, slowly approaching the blue lotus.
His powerful soul force surged forth, enveloping the lotus in a protective layer, sealing off all fluctuations completely.
Then, at the base of the lotus platform where it connected to the roots, he lightly ran the jade ruler across.
Instantly, the perfect, artwork-like blue lotus was smoothly separated, landing gently into Wei Yang's palm.
With a flip of his hand, he put away the jade ruler. Holding the blue lotus carefully with both hands, he stared at the flame burning within the cavities of the lotus platform.
His face unconsciously revealed a look of excitement and joy.
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