The Flame Monarch's Allegiance

Several days later.

Three beams of light glided through the Underground River Mainstream, which stretched thousands of feet deep into the Muddy Swamp Territory, on the outer edge of the area.

The three beams of light stopped at the edge of the crater of the "Azure Spirit Volcano" at the bottom of the riverbed, and their figures became visible.

They are Ling Penglin, Ling Pengyun, Yan Siyi.

"Eighth Brother, Eighth Sister-in-law, deep within this crater lies the location of the Azure Spirit Volcano Fire Spirit Vein Volcano, which was born from the dense fire energy within the Fire Spirit Vein when the vein broke through to the second rank."

Ling Penglin, who was leading the way, pointed to the crater of the Spirit Volcano, which was the size of a human head, on the riverbed below, and then pointed to a cave about ten feet in size on the cliff of the Underground River not far away, which had a second-order Fire Spirit Vein. She gave Ling Pengyun and Yan Siyi a brief introduction.

Ling Pengyun nodded slightly, then showed a curious expression and used his Divine Sense to probe into the fiery hole on the riverbed in front of him.

As his Divine Sense gradually penetrated deeper into the crater, Ling Pengyun also discovered the presence of the First Rank Middle Grade Azure Spirit Volcano hundreds of feet below the riverbed, as well as the Deep Blue Flame Demon Spirit in the Qi Training Middle Stage.

A look of joy appeared on his face, and he smiled and praised Ling Penglin.

"This Spirit Volcano contains a considerable amount of Deep Blue Spirit Fire. Without hindering the core demon spirit within the volcano from improving its cultivation, our clan can rely on this volcano to build at least three first-tier lower and middle-grade fire chambers."

"In this way, the first-tier lower and middle-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner in the Lineage who need to use flames to refine spiritual items will find it easier to refine spiritual items in the future."

"Peng Lin, you have rendered a great service to the Lineage this time. Is there anything you desire? As long as it is not something extremely rare, just say the word."

Although the Lineage discovered a second-tier Earth Fire Cave on the second-tier Earth Fire Island.

However, the amount of earth fire contained within that Earth Fire Cave was not much, barely enough for Ling Chengxin, a Second Grade Middle Rank Alchemist.

"I cannot accept such a favor, Eighth Brother. This place was discovered by Eighth Sister-in-law -in-law. I only indirectly discovered this Azure Spirit Volcano when I used the great formation to upgrade the Fire Spirit Vein that Eighth Sister-in-law -law discovered."

Ling Penglin did not take credit for anything, but smiled humbly at Yan Siyi, who was standing next to Ling Pengyun.

Upon hearing Ling Penglin's words, Yan Siyi smiled and felt even more fond of this cousin with whom she had a good relationship.

She then spoke up, "Sister Peng Lin, although I discovered this place, this Spirit Volcano is your fortuitous opportunity. If it weren't for you using the great formation to upgrade the grade of the nearby Fire Spirit Vein, I'm afraid this Spirit Volcano would have been difficult to discover."

"You deserve this credit, and the reward is well-deserved."

Ling Pengyun agreed. "What you say is correct."

Seeing that Ling Pengyun and Yan Siyi both said so, Ling Penglin stopped refusing and said with a smile.

"Then the young woman shamelessly accepted the credit."

"Eighth Brother, I want a spiritual object that can extend one's lifespan."

Ling Pengyun's gaze swept over Ling Penglin, who was actually only in her seventies and in the prime of her life, but whose face was now covered with wrinkles and whose body was somewhat hunched. He was somewhat moved.

"Judging from Peng Lin's age, she should only have about twenty years left to live."

Decades ago, when he was still in the Qi Refining stage and stationed at Azure Stone Mountain, he developed a deep relationship with Ling Penglin, who was stationed at Fruit Flower Ridge. He always regarded Ling Penglin, his cousin, as half a younger sister.

Now, Ling Penglin has exhausted too much of his lifespan by using several Secret Method to enhance his strength during the Small Demon Uprising several years ago, and he won't live much longer. Ling Pengyun also feels a little sad.

At this moment, memories of my childhood with Ling Penglin inevitably surfaced in my mind.

It took him quite a while to come to his senses.

He looked at Ling Penglin again, but he ignored the wrinkles on her face. His eyes were only filled with the Ling Penglin who used to laugh all the time when he was a boy. A trace of nostalgia appeared in his eyes. He raised his hand and touched Ling Penglin's head, and said softly.

"Okay, Eighth Brother... I'll help you find it."

"Remember, no matter how long your lifespan is, you must not neglect your cultivation. After a while, once you have set up the arrays for all the Spirit Vein in the Muddy Swamp Territory, go to Yunyi Island, Second Rank High Grade cultivation place where your Eighth Sister-in-law -in-law and I cultivate, and go into seclusion to cultivate."

"At that time, I will have your Eighth Sister-in-law -law cook Spirit Cuisine for you every day to help you cultivate. In this way, your cultivation speed will be faster."

Hearing this, Ling Penglin felt a warmth in her heart. She probably understood what Ling Pengyun meant, but she knew her own situation.

Her expression darkened, and she said with a hint of helplessness.

"Eighth Brother, Eighth Sister-in-law's cultivation has now reached the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer. Cooking second-tier Spirit Cuisine takes quite a bit of time, which is really delaying Eighth Sister-in-law cultivation time."

"My lifespan is already short, and now my cultivation is only at the Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer, which is far from the Foundation Establishment Completion."

"With my cultivation aptitude, I'm afraid even if I live for another hundred years, I might not have the chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment Completion."

"In this life, I have long given up the desire to break through to the Golden Core stage. If I can break through to the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment and help my formation skills reach the Second Rank High Grade, I will be content."

"With this remaining lifespan... I'd rather use it to refine a few more formations for the Lineage."

Ling Pengyun slapped Ling Penglin's head hard and scolded, "Silly girl, I told you to cultivate, so just cultivate. Why worry about so much?"

Ling Penglin felt a slight pain in her head, and felt a mixture of joy and helplessness.

He was happy because he felt that his cousin Ling Pengyun valued him.

Unfortunately, she knew her own situation and that she could basically see the end of her future Dao Path.

"I understand, Eighth Brother." Ling Penglin nodded slightly, forced a smile, and replied, then turned to Yan Siyi beside her.

"Eighth Sister-in-law- in-law, I will be grateful if you can cook Spirit Cuisine for my younger sister from now on."

Yan Siyi said with a smile, "You little rascal, why are you getting more and more polite to me? I already need to use second-tier Spirit Cuisine to improve my cultivation. Having you here is just another bite."

Upon hearing this, Ling Penglin felt even warmer inside.

"Eighth Sister-in-law, you are so kind!" she exclaimed sincerely.

"You silly girl."

Yan Siyi smiled.

"Alright, let's stop chatting and get down to business."

"Peng Lin, you discovered this Spirit Volcano. Although I have already promised you a reward, you still have a share in it. I intend to take the core demon spirit within this Spirit Volcano Spirit Volcano. I wonder if you are willing to relinquish it?"

Ling Pengyun interrupted and asked.

The first spirit born from each Spirit Volcano is generally called the core spirit.

Once a core demon spirit is born, it possesses intelligence, and its aptitude is linked to the rank of the Spirit Volcano.

As long as the rank of the Spirit Volcano is improved, the cultivation level of the core demon spirit can also be improved by relying on the flames within the Spirit Volcano.

In addition, the core spirit also has another name, "Flame Monarch". The Flame Monarch is born with the ability to command the other ordinary spirits born from its own Spirit Volcano.

As for the ordinary Flame Sprite nurtured by the Spirit Volcano, they are just like ordinary Demon Beast. Only when their cultivation breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Realm will they develop intelligence.

Their potential is also slightly inferior, and even with enough spiritual fire to help them, their cultivation speed is not fast.

Of course, if the core spirit of a Spirit Volcano is lost, it is possible to cultivate a new core Spirit Volcano by spending a certain amount of money.

However, the cost will be enormous.

"My little sister's lifespan is running out, and that core Flame Sprite that hasn't fully grown up won't be of much use to me."

"Eighth Brother, your cultivation has reached the Golden Core realm, and your lifespan is long. It would be more appropriate for the Azure Spirit King within the Azure Spirit Volcano to fall into Eighth Brother hands."

Upon hearing this, Ling Penglin nodded in response without hesitation.

The cultivation level of the core Flame Sprite is linked to the grade of the Spirit Volcano Spirit Volcano, which in turn is linked to the Spirit Vein of the same origin. Each link is connected to the next. Although its cultivation progress is faster than that of ordinary demon spirits, it is still relatively slow compared to human cultivators and requires a long time to accumulate.

The Golden Core Realm Flame Sprite in the Black Flame Spirit Volcano of the Hundred Spirits Sect was nurtured for hundreds of years before it reached the Golden Core Realm.

Currently, the most suitable person in the Ling Clan to refine that core Flame Sprite is indeed Peng Yun, a Golden Core Realm True Person with a long lifespan.