Earth Core Bead
Within the ancient altar, beams of light poured down from the sky, seemingly tangible, filling the altar and bringing a warm, comforting feeling.
Xiao Ming's gaze swept around, and the beams of light reflected from the smooth stone walls around him made him squint slightly. Sitting inside the altar, it felt as if he were in a world of sunlight, as if the altar itself were another radiant sun, and they were within that sun.
But soon, Xiao Ming turned his gaze to the bottomless Earth Eye in the center of the altar.
He got up and sat down again beside the Earth Eye. He glanced inside, but all he could see was endless darkness, its depth unknown.
Xiao Ming rubbed his chin, somewhat tempted by the Earth Core Bead within.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Ming suddenly pressed his palm lightly against the Earth Eye, then let out a soft shout, and a suction force surged forth from his palm!
As the suction force surged, a large amount of Fire Attribute Energy was pulled out of the Earth Eye and scattered in all directions, but the so-called Earth Core Bead did not appear.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Ming frowned slightly and suddenly increased the suction force. Streams of rich Fire Attribute Energy continuously surged out from the Earth Eye, but the so-called Earth Core Bead still did not appear.
This fierce suction lasted for nearly half an hour. Just when Xiao Ming was feeling somewhat helpless, a thought suddenly struck him, and he quickly moved his hand away!
As Xiao Ming's hand moved away, a tiny, blood-red flame shot out from the Earth Eye like lightning.
As soon as the fiery red flame shot out, it collided with the beams of light above it. Then, the two rippled, and with a soft "poof," an extremely warm White Flame appeared out of thin air in front of Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming stared in astonishment at the ball of flame before him. The flame was white, but it was filled with countless tiny blood vessels that resembled veins, looking just like the blood vessels of the flame, spreading throughout the entire flame.
"This is Yang Flame? I didn't expect that we couldn't produce the Earth Core Bead, but we produced Yang Flame first!"
Xiao Ming gently extended his hand and took the ball of White Flame. The energy within the flame was extremely peaceful, lacking the rage of other flames. However, with Xiao Ming's discerning eye, he could see that this Yang Flame was far more powerful than some ordinary Beast Flame. Because it lacked that rage, its attack power might not be particularly strong, but it was extremely suitable for alchemy, as it would be easier to control.
"Perhaps in this distant, deepest part of the earth, there lies the Flame Seed of this flame."
Xiao Ming thought to himself that the flames in front of him wouldn't last long, and were similar to the flames of the Fallen Heart Flame. They might be a fraction of some kind of flame that had escaped.
Even if this flame isn't Heavenly Flames, it's not too weak.
After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming suddenly closed his eyes slightly. A vast amount of Soul Power slowly spread out from between his eyebrows, then transformed into a wisp and shot towards the Earth Eye like lightning.
As his Soul Power entered the Earth Eye, Xiao Ming immediately felt a Dry Heat. As his soul penetrated deeper, this Dry Heat intensified. However, given Xiao Ming's current cultivation level and the protection of the Heavenly Flames, he remained unharmed.
The soul moved at incredible speed, and after an unknown amount of time, Xiao Ming discovered that a red light was suddenly flashing deep within the dark Earth Eye.
In the blink of an eye, he arrived before the red light, within the range of Xiao Ming's soul vision.
There was a viscous, blood-red liquid, radiating astonishing Fire Attribute Energy, its shape just blocking this Earth Eye.
As Xiao Ming focused his attention, he noticed a round, blood-red bead, about the size of a thumb, suspended within the viscous, blood-red liquid.
At first glance, this round, blood-red bead resembles a burning flame, which is quite magical.
"The Earth Core Bead has finally been found."
The Earth Core Bead, also known as the Earth Core Fire Pearl, is an energy pearl formed from the essence of the earth's Earth Core Bead over countless years. This pearl contains extremely powerful energy, and it is said that it is used when refining some Eighth Grade or even Ninth Grade Medicinal Pill.
In addition, it can be refined into Earth Core Thunder Pearl, which possess extremely terrifying power. Even Dou Zun Expert would be severely injured if hit head-on by this thing, even if he did Undying.
Now, Xiao Ming naturally keeps it for refining pills.
With a smile to his heart, Xiao Ming's Soul Power already enveloped it.
The closer one gets, the more one can feel the immense energy and scorching temperature within, causing even Xiao Ming's soul to ripple slightly.
These ripples had no effect on Xiao Ming, whose mind was completely focused on the Earth Core Bead. The blood-red, viscous liquid pulsed like a heartbeat, alternating between light and dark in a very regular pattern.
According to Xiao Ming's observation, as the red light dims, the immense energy contained within it also decreases. What Xiao Ming is waiting for is when the red light reaches its darkest point.
Years of alchemy experience have given Xiao Ming ample patience. Like a hunter lurking in the shadows, his sharp eyes are fixed on the Earth Fire Bead, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Time ticked by, second by second.
Suddenly, at that very moment, the blood-red, viscous liquid darkened to its lowest point, and Xiao Ming seized the opportunity to strike with lightning speed.
The Soul Power suddenly penetrated into the blood-red, viscous liquid, and the burning sensation instantly invaded Xiao Ming's soul, but Xiao Ming paid no attention to it.
This scorching heat lasted only a moment before Xiao Ming's Soul Power rushed to the Earth Core Bead. His Soul Power swirled like lightning, then instantly turned and shot towards the Earth Eye Exit!
"Bang!"
As soon as the Earth Core Bead burst out of the blood-red viscous liquid under the sweep of Xiao Ming's Soul Power, the latter seemed to sense it, and a terrifying and violent energy transformed into a blood-red torrent, rushing towards the fleeing Soul Power like lightning.
Sensing the intense, violent energy emanating from behind, Xiao Ming immediately felt troubled. If he were struck by this violent energy in such a confined space, his already limited soul would likely collapse on the spot.
With a single thought, the speed was increased to its maximum.
During this chase, some light appeared at the opening above. In the next instant, the Soul Power wrapped around the Earth Core Bead and rushed out of the narrow Earth Eye!
The Soul Power shot out of the Earth Eye like lightning, then drilled into Xiao Ming's brow, while the Earth Core Bead was grabbed by Xiao Ming in his hand!
As his soul returned to his body, Xiao Ming curled his palm, unleashing a powerful suction force. The Black Stone Stele beside him instantly moved with a whoosh, then swiftly covered the Earth Eye!
Peng!
Just then, the surrounding stone walls trembled, endless light converged on the Stone Stele, and a strange suppressive force emerged.
The Black Stone Stele, made of an unknown material, now seemed to devour the gathered light like a black hole.
A heavy, sluggish, and mysterious feeling arose, yet it remained completely still despite the impact of the Heart Flame.
Gradually, the tremors of the Stone Stele disappeared, and the terrifying Heart Flame lost their momentum and weakened, no longer possessing their former power.
Xiao Ming first turned to look at Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yi Xian was still absorbing the Woeful Poison Qi in an orderly manner, before turning back to look at the Earth Core Bead in his hand, which was constantly radiating warmth.
"I originally wanted to see if there was any Flame Seed at the Earth's core, but now that we have the Earth Core Bead, that's good enough. As for the Sun Fire Seed, let's wait until Xian'er advances, otherwise it might affect her."