Chapter 614 - 120: Peril of the Li Fire
Chapter 614: Chapter 120: Peril of the Li Fire
Then myself...
Just as Zang Qing had other thoughts in his mind, he heard a "swish," and the flying saber was a yard closer to him.
In an instant, the small thoughts that had just risen in Zang Qing’s mind vanished, and he immediately said, "Senior, I will tell you everything."
"I was ordered to use the Fire Salamander Essence Soul to awaken the Li Fire. As for the remaining matters, the adults above have other arrangements."
Zang Qing did not lie. Although he knew the adults would orchestrate the Li Fire to spread and devour towards the Li Fire Path of Liang Kingdom, how they would "orchestrate" was not disclosed to him.
"If Senior does not want the Li Fire to awaken so quickly, perhaps you could discuss it with our country’s adults..."
Whoosh!
Before Zang Qing finished his sentence, the flying saber turned into a cold light and once again pierced through his forehead.
Snap!
Zang Qing’s body fell straight to the ground, his eyes wide open, unable to react even in death.
Or rather, he never expected that after revealing everything, the other party would suddenly strike him down.
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At this moment, on the other side of the abyss, Lin Chen’s expression also turned grim. It was naturally he who manipulated the flying saber to kill Zang Qing. The words Zang Qing spoke were clearly heard by him through Divine Thought.
Han Kingdom and Zheng Kingdom truly have wolfish ambitions, planning to use the Li Fire to damage the southern part of Liang.
Lin Chen believed that neither the Duke nor the adults at the Imperial Court anticipated this, because no one would believe that the Nansha Three Islands would be willing to abandon their own land of survival for the sake of Han Kingdom.
Trading the lives and interests of the islanders for Han Kingdom’s favor.
The Island Master of Nansha Three Islands has truly gone mad.
"I must inform the Duke of this news so that Liang can prepare in advance."
Lin Chen retracted the six beads filled with Li Fire energy and did not plan to continue letting the flying saber search. According to what Zang Qing said, he had three junior brothers, but those three were hundreds of miles away from the abyss, and the flying saber controlled by his Divine Thought could not fly that far.
The most crucial point was that he had discovered Zang Qing already too late, as Zang Qing had already thrown several Fire Salamander Essence Souls into the abyss.
This matter must be quickly informed to Duke Fang so that he and the Imperial Court can make preparations in advance.
Just as Lin Chen was about to turn and leave, the rumbling sound that had been coming from the depths below suddenly intensified, becoming sharp and urgent like a drumbeat.
"Not good, could the Li Fire be awakening so quickly?"
Lin Chen’s face drastically changed, and his form left a shadow in place as he swiftly headed towards the entrance.
Above him was an already dark red sky, now exuding an eerie red light, with waves of fire erupting from the magma rivers, causing the temperature of the entire space to rise at a terrifying speed.
Lin Chen’s body was now shrouded in white mist, and the ice silk in his clothing was continuously evaporating by the heat waves, causing the sleeves of his clothing to shrink, leaving most of his limbs exposed.
As Lin Chen desperately fled, his pupils suddenly contracted, looking at the sky ahead. The redness reflected by the magma seemed to flow like liquid, ultimately pouring down.
The fire waves, like a torrential rain, blocked Lin Chen’s path.
At the same time, the magma in the river beside him rolled up huge waves, slapping onto the rocks and quickly spreading and flowing.
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On the other side of the abyss, the three martial artists from Han Kingdom, who had been resting, suddenly saw their surroundings becoming bizarre and turbulent, turning their faces to confusion.
"It must be that Senior Brother Cang has completed the task."
One of them spoke up with a guess. To them, the change could only mean that Senior Brother Cang completed his task, causing the Li Fire to awaken gradually, which then changed the environment within the formation.
"When Senior Brother Cang returns, we’ll leave immediately. The Li Fire is too terrifying."
"Senior Brother... look ahead quickly."
The youngest of the three swallowed nervously, prompting the other two to look ahead. Instantly, all three turned deathly pale.
Pitter-patter!
Bean-sized fire rain poured down like a waterfall, and the three figures were quickly engulfed, ultimately turning into a fiery explosion, with not a trace left after a few breaths, as if they never existed at all.
...
Lin Chen’s body was cloaked with Qi Blood, forming a circle of scarlet light. However, as the fire points descended, the scarlet circle was growing fainter.
"No, at this rate, I won’t make it to the entrance."
Lin Chen frowned, looking at the continuous shower of fire ahead, and the blazing sea of magma behind and beside him. He clenched his teeth and took out an object from his arms.
The Martial Arts Seal.
According to Lord Kong, when he enters the Martial Arts Mountain, the Martial Arts Seal will descend, shrouding him in a golden light, which would remain as long as he was on the mountain.
Now, he could only rely on the Martial Arts Seal to buy some time.
Such a significant change happening inside the formation would not go unnoticed by Duke Fang for long. When he does, he would surely send people to search for him. Surviving another two-hour period would provide a hope for escape.
With a thought, Lin Chen appeared on the steps of Martial Arts Mountain.
Simultaneously, the Martial Arts Seal floated above his head, and streams of golden light fell like willow branches, enveloping him within.
The fiery rain fell onto the golden shield, smoothly sliding to the ground, while more bizarrely, these droplets of fire changed their trajectory as they fell under the Martial Arts Seal.
It was as if an invisible hand was stirring above the Martial Arts Seal.
Dozens of breaths later, the entire space was engulfed in flames, and the Martial Arts Seal drifted like a lone boat in a sea of fire, eventually flowing into the river, heading deeper into the abyss.
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The steps of Martial Arts Mountain.
Lin Chen did not rush to initiate the challenge but instead asked, "May I know if Martial Arts Techniques can be exchanged?"
Entering Martial Arts Mountain meant giving up the last chance of escape, but Lin Chen would not completely entrust his life to Duke Fang’s rescue. With the points from Martial Arts Mountain, he might be able to exchange for techniques specifically to restrain the Li Fire.
However, Martial Arts Mountain did not respond.
So it can’t exchange techniques?
"Are there any treasures capable of restraining the Li Fire?"
No techniques, but what about treasures?
Still, Martial Arts Mountain did not respond. Lin Chen frowned and chose to actively open the points exchange.
However, a quick scan left Lin Chen disappointed, as none of the treasures available for exchange could counter the Li Fire, not even those against ordinary flames.
The items available for exchange with Martial Arts Mountain points were all related to cultivation, meant to enhance Martial Arts Cultivation.
Clearly, this was due to the Flame Dynasty’s intent with the mountain—to provide resource rewards for martial cultivation to prodigious talents. Special items like those to counter Li Fire, which do not aid in cultivating Martial Arts, would not be provided by Martial Arts Mountain.
With the strength and vast territory of the Flame Dynasty, it certainly possesses such techniques; he would need to encounter a disciple from Canglan Sect to request assistance.
"Commence the challenge."
With Lin Chen’s thought, his form appeared on the Battle Plain, awaiting the arrival of his opponent.
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In the valley.
Fang Funan noticed the distant jade stele trembling, his expression changing as he quickly arrived at the gap before its base.
Simultaneously, multiple figures converged towards the valley from all directions.
"Lord Duke, what has happened?"
A few middle-aged men stood behind, inquiring. Moments ago, they felt the earth shake and the mountain tremble, as if the dragon beneath the earth had turned.
Though there was no earth dragon beneath the mountain, there was a Li Fire beneath it, far more dangerous than an earth dragon.
"The Li Fire has revived."
Fang Funan looked troubled, and upon hearing his words, the men behind audibly gasped.
"Immediately send a signal to the Imperial Court. Besides, I must go down once."
"My lord, you cannot go down there."
A voice came from the entrance of the valley. An elder appeared at the scene in the next moment.
"I understand your concern for Lin Chen, my lord. Let me go down."
The elder looked at Fang Funan, advising, "You are our Liang’s Stabilizing Needle. Although my strength is not on par with you, I do have a chance to rescue Lin Chen."
"Lord Duke, Lord Zhuang is right, you cannot go down."
Several middle-aged men also counseled. Fang Funan’s expression shifted repeatedly, knowing his subordinates were correct; his safety was tied not only to himself but also to the southern stability of Liang.
"Xianrong, you must save Lin Chen."
Zhuang Xianrong smiled and nodded, "My lord, I understand Lin Chen’s importance to Liang. Even if it means sacrificing myself, I will save Lin Chen."
Fang Funan’s mouth opened, but before he could reply, Zhuang Xianrong had already leapt into the rift’s gap.