novelapdf #409 - Volcanic magma
#409 - Volcanic magma
His gaze shifted to the insect egg in his palm, a hint of regret in his heart. This insect egg had mutated due to absorbing dragon blood, but ultimately, it could not hatch.
It was not bound by the rules of heaven and earth, nor favored by the Heavenly Dao; it could only sink into eternal oblivion here.
However, Li Chengfeng did not intend to give up on it.
With a thought, he communicated with the Voidfire Insect using his divine sense: "You exist in this half-alive, half-dead state, enduring the torment of suffering every day, which is extremely cruel.
I am willing to offer you a path to life; if you are willing to cooperate with me, perhaps you can escape this endless pain.
If you are unwilling, then consider I said nothing, and you can continue to wallow in this state."
After a moment of silence, the Voidfire Insect finally made up its mind. It responded to Li Chengfeng,
its voice carrying a hint of almost imperceptible tremor: "I am willing to accept your proposal and be reborn, even if it means I will exist in another form.
Compared to the Divine Sense Insect, although I have failed to soar to the sky, I am also unwilling to forever sink into being an unhatchable insect egg.
Traveling with you may allow me to find new meaning."
Li Chengfeng laughed heartily upon hearing this, as he had already anticipated the Voidfire Insect's decision.
He chuckled and said, "Good! Since that's the case, I will choose a place with abundant earth fire to refine you into my natal magic weapon—a flying sword.
You will accompany me, grow together, and slay powerful enemies. This will be another form of life for you, and the beginning of your rebirth."
The Voidfire Insect seemed to sense Li Chengfeng's determination and sincerity, and it trembled slightly, as if expressing its anticipation and gratitude.
Li Chengfeng put away his smile, already having a plan in mind.
He knew that this would be an important attempt for him, and an indispensable part of his plan.
He immediately escaped from the Hell Space, put away the surrounding formations, and found that the outside world had not changed much with the passage of time. It was still remote and peaceful.
He took out a map, scanned it with his divine sense, and selected his target—a huge underwater volcano.
Now that he had refined the Voidfire Insect's natal essence blood and transformed into the Voidfire War Dragon, his sensitivity to flames had reached an unprecedented level.
He quickly determined the exact location of the underwater volcano, which was about ten thousand miles away from here,
constantly spewing out scorching flames, with extremely high water temperatures, making it a habitat for many sea beasts and an ideal place for fire-attribute cultivators to gather fire-attribute spiritual herbs.
Li Chengfeng pondered for a moment and decided to go to the underwater volcano to refine the sword.
He knew that the flames there would be of great help in refining weapons, and the special environment under the underwater volcano could also provide him with abundant resources.
Without the support of Little Green Mountain's formations and countless resources, he had to make full use of all available conditions to improve his strength.
Therefore, he flew towards the underwater volcano without hesitation.
Along the way, his heart was filled with anticipation and excitement.
He knew that this sword refinement was not only a rebirth for the Voidfire Insect but also a leap in his own strength.
He believed that with the help of the volcano's flames and the various treasures in Leng Xiaoyao's storage ring, he would definitely be able to successfully refine two powerful flying swords, taking his strength to the next level.
At the edge of the turbulent volcanic sea, Li Chengfeng, clad in a black robe as deep as night, stood upon a radiant flying sword, resembling an envoy from the Netherworld, swiftly piercing through that perilous realm that even the brave feared.
The environment here was extremely harsh, with gales carrying scorching heat and despair, yet they could not stop the greedy footsteps of the cultivators, who flocked like moths to a flame, all for the legendary treasures and opportunities.
The volcanic sea was both a breeding ground for opportunity and a feast of death. The roars of sea beasts and the treacherous attacks of cultivators weaved together a cruel and realistic tapestry.
Moreover, the volcano would occasionally erupt in fury, mercilessly devouring the unfortunate, burying them in a sea of fire, turning them into eternal legends.
Li Chengfeng's divine sense spread out like a tide, instantly encompassing this treacherous sea area. He witnessed dozens of groups of cultivators traversing this chaos,
some traveling in groups, exploring cautiously; others embroiled in fierce battles due to old grudges, their blood staining the sea red,
Li Chengfeng's figure flickered in and out of sight amidst the chaos, further highlighting the cruelty and ruthlessness of this sea area.
However, Li Chengfeng moved like a fish returning to the sea, silently遁入了the complex vegetation and volcanic islands at the bottom of the sea.
The crater, nature's gaping maw, spewed forth the power of flames and lava, a forbidden zone that ordinary people avoided, even the mighty Nascent Soul experts dared not tread lightly.
But Li Chengfeng possessed a reliance that others could not match—the control and desire for flames that flowed within his veins.
He had already refined Voidfire and possessed extraordinary talent. To him, the hotter the flames, the more they became the source of his power, allowing him to thrive in this sea of fire, even using the power of the volcano to further temper himself and improve his cultivation.
Submerged beneath the sea, a massive ring-shaped volcano loomed into view, hidden and revealed by the water, like nature's most mysterious totem, spanning hundreds of miles, its aura majestic.
The crater was deep and dark; once entered, one would feel as if they had fallen into a bottomless abyss, disappearing into the vast sea of fire.
Li Chengfeng did not hesitate and rapidly descended. As the depth increased, the surrounding seawater gradually evaporated due to the high temperature, replaced by billowing steam, mixed with a pungent sulfurous smell, making it suffocating.
In this rarely explored depth, Li Chengfeng became one of the few adventurers daring to venture into the tiger's den.
He noticed that despite the harsh environment, there were still several Core Formation stage rogue cultivators, holding magic weapons, cautiously searching for the precious Flame Crystals at the bottom of the volcano.
These crystals, with their brilliant colors, contained rich flame power, and were supreme treasures for cultivating fire-attribute techniques, their value so high that countless cultivators would go crazy for them.
Li Chengfeng's figure was as swift as lightning, traversing through the dark volcanic passages, ignoring the scattered, glittering crystals along the way, and not disturbing the secluded cultivation of those Core Formation stage rogue cultivators. In his heart, there was only the ultimate temptation at the deepest part of the crater.
Below, magma churned, and flames soared into the sky, like the wildest breath of heaven and earth, causing even Core Formation experts to shrink back in fear.
However, to Li Chengfeng, this boiling magma was not an obstacle, but an aid to his exploration.
As he went deeper, the magma and flames seemed to sense his arrival, retreating three times over, as if making way for him.
The strands of flame essence quietly permeated his skin, transforming into nourishment, and his stony mortal body gradually etherealized under the baptism of the Dao rhythm of fire, becoming extraordinarily agile.
Time seemed to freeze in this scorching heat. After enduring hardships, Li Chengfeng finally reached the extreme land thousands of feet deep.
Here, the pressure was like a mountain, and even the rolling magma seemed unusually heavy.
He smiled with satisfaction, carved out a cave with supreme magic power, stepped inside, and then burst into laughter, his voice carrying an indescribable sense of heroism and complacency.
With a thought, Old Demon—emanating an aura of ancient flames, dressed in white, holding a plum blossom, responded to his call and appeared. His eyes gleamed with infinite desire and excitement for this fiery land.
"Thank you, Master, for not forgetting to bestow blessings upon this old servant, even in such a treasure land."
He greedily sucked in the rich fire spiritual power around him, as if a long drought had met sweet rain.
Li Chengfeng smiled kindly and said, "I summoned you out, naturally, because there is good news to discuss.
Besides this generous gift, I also need you to lend me a hand to refine two peerless flying swords."
Upon hearing this, Old Demon carefully sized up Li Chengfeng and was immediately shocked.
Although he was still at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he was surrounded by an indescribable charm. The faint dragon might flickered in and out of sight, and the density of the fire spiritual power surrounding him caused Old Demon to feel awe.
"Master is too kind. If there is anything I can do, this old servant will not hesitate to die," Old Demon replied respectfully, his eyes filled with reverence and loyalty towards Li Chengfeng.