Chapter 335 Rampaging Spirit Flames "Our Yunlan Sect is not skilled at controlling fire, so let the prodigies of Wendao Academy provide the
Chapter 335 Rampaging Spirit Flames
"Our Yunlan Sect is not skilled at controlling fire, so let the prodigies of Wendao Academy provide the answer."
Among the Yunlan Sect's group, Elder Fang, whether intentionally or unintentionally, handed over the right to speak to the disciples of Wendao Academy.
The disciples of Wendao Academy all turned their eyes toward Fang Mu.
Fang Mu quietly listened to the divine sense transmission from Rocket Turtle, then revealed a confident smile. "On this matter, I have some insights. Everyone may take them into consideration."
Hearing this, the crowd grew interested, casting curious looks at him, eager to hear the views of this Half-Saint disciple.
Fang Mu spoke unhurriedly. "The spirit flames are running rampant because an eternal flame is about to be born within the fire vein. It has begun frenziedly devouring the other spirit flames. Though these flames have some intelligence, not much, they instinctively believe that the Lihuo Gate is their home. Therefore, they only dare to wander around it. When the eternal flame emerges, they can return into the fire vein to continue growing.
"As for why such a flame would be nurtured in a middle-grade fire vein, I suspect there is a great secret hidden beneath it."
The crowd's eyes lit up at his words, but they quickly suppressed their excitement.
The more heaven and earth treasures a place contained, the more dangerous it was. This truth had never changed since ancient times.
Elder Fang asked, "Prodigy Mu, in your opinion, how should we proceed?"
"Advance step by step. First subdue the external eternal flames, and afterward each of us will rely on our own ability. What do you all think?"
There was one thing Fang Mu did not say aloud. Rocket Turtle had sensed something unusual deep within the fire vein that even made it wary.
If not for the sword jade gifted by his master, he would never have dared to take the risk.
The others nodded in agreement with Fang Mu's proposal.
"Shall we set out tomorrow instead? Everyone has traveled far, and their conditions are not at their best," Fang Linglong suggested.
"Very well."
After speaking, Fang Mu led the disciples of Wendao Academy to set up camp.
Their encounter during the day had naturally not escaped the eyes of the surrounding forces.
Seeing the two great powers remain still, the smaller factions had already made up their minds to observe and wait for an opportunity.
The next morning.
As soon as Fang Mu awoke, he felt waves of heat blowing down from the mountain. Elder Yun of the Lingdan Sect hurried over and said, "Prodigy Mu, Lihuo Gate has sent another request for aid. They can hardly hold on any longer. Except for the higher-ups, the other disciples have already fled down the mountain."
"I understand. We will set out now."
Fang Mu did not hesitate and made his decision directly.
Elder Yun let out a breath of relief. "Good, I will go inform the disciples."
Moments later, Fang Mu led a large group of people flying toward Lihuo Gate.
"Wendao Academy and Yunlan Sect are moving!"
"Hurry, prepare to set out!"
"..."
The surrounding forces mobilized as well, planning to follow behind the two major sects to scavenge what they could. If they managed to pick up a great bargain, their small factions would profit immensely.
Before Fang Mu's group even entered Lihuo Gate, they could already feel the overwhelming waves of heat rising from below.
By now, Lihuo Gate had become a ruin engulfed in a sea of fire.
Looking at the blazing mountains and the smoke-covered ground, many cultivators instinctively protected themselves with spiritual power.
They swept their eyes over the sect and saw several spirit flames darting about wildly.
Fang Mu said, "Elder Yun, let your Lingdan Sect suppress one eternal flame first. As for the rest, capture as many as you can."
Elder Yun understood this was Fang Mu giving his sect an opportunity. He immediately cupped his hands. "Yes."
Fang Mu then turned to Fang Linglong and the others. "Everyone, follow Wendao Academy's lead."
"Understood."
Fang Linglong naturally had no interest in the chaotic flames. Even among spirit flames, the grades varied greatly; a supreme spirit flame and a low-grade one were worlds apart.
Though Elder Yun of Lingdan Sect was only at the late Heavenly Origin stage, his mastery over fire techniques allowed him to suppress a spirit flame without much difficulty.
Fang Mu's group flew directly into the depths of Lihuo Gate, where the heat waves were strongest.
In the blink of an eye, everyone arrived outside a volcanic crater. Just as they landed, a spirit flame shot out.
"High-grade spirit flame!"
A disciple of Yunlan Sect exclaimed in shock.
Hearing this, Elder Fang released a flash of light from his hand, and a furnace appeared in his palm.
"Receive!"
As his words fell, the lid of the furnace opened, and with a tremendous suction force, the spirit flame was pulled into the furnace.
"Elder's divine might!"
The Yunlan Sect disciples immediately cried out in admiration.
Elder Yun smiled warmly. "Just a small trick. Below, there must still be many high-grade and mid-grade spirit flames. Later, join forces and strive to let each of you obtain one."
"Yes!"
Fang Mu did not say much. He only signaled with his eyes. "Let us move. Together we will uncover the secret hidden below."
"Good!"
Led by Fang Mu, the group entered the volcano.
The moment they stepped inside, they were stunned by the sight before them.
The fire vein in the mountain had already disappeared, transformed into magma. Countless flame spirits battled within the molten sea.
After devouring one another, some flame spirits grew into larger forms, while others transformed into spirit flames.
"To melt a fire vein into magma… what kind of existence is being nurtured here?"
Fang Linglong murmured in awe at the scene.
Fang Mu, standing beside her, said, "This fire vein is definitely not just a middle-grade one. I can sense the aura of a high-grade fire vein. It seems Lihuo Gate's cultivators only detected the middle-grade fire vein before."
Hiss—
At his words, everyone involuntarily drew in a cold breath. No wonder so many spirit flames had appeared in Lihuo Gate—it was the result of two fire veins merging and dissolving.
"Senior Brother Fang, if that is the case, are we to enter the depths of the magma?"
Yun Ye asked instinctively. Although he was a True Fate cultivator, as an alchemist he feared he would not last long within the molten sea.
Fang Mu smiled. "It is a small matter. Soon, Senior Sister Linglong and I will drive out those supreme-grade spirit flames. What level of flame you capture will depend on your own ability."
Yun Ye's face lit up with joy. "Senior Brother Fang, such generosity!"
The surrounding disciples also shouted in unison. "Senior Brother Fang, such generosity!"
Even Elder Fang added, "Prodigy Mu, with this old man sitting guard here, I will ensure nothing happens to the prodigies of Wendao Academy."
"Good."
Fang Mu nodded, then took out a lamp from a pouch. Turning to Fang Linglong at his side, he said, "Senior Sister Qinghe, let us go."
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