Refining the Earth Flame Heart
Zi You and the others nodded, then followed along.
The group remained vigilant along the way, wary of the Sky Tiger Clan members making a move.
The Sky Tiger Clan members were seething inside. The Earth Flame Heart was the Sky Tiger Clan's most treasured possession, yet now they had to hand it over to Jiang Chen just to exchange it for a chance at survival. What if Jiang Chen went back on his word?
If Jiang Chen broke his promise and took the Earth Flame Heart by force, they would die with their eyes open.
Hu Teng led Jiang Chen and the others to a secluded place. He then pressed a hidden mechanism. The ground split open, revealing an entrance and a flight of underground stairs stretching downward.
"The Earth Flame Heart is below. To prevent others from discovering it, we deliberately installed this mechanism. Unless someone voluntarily provides information and leads the way, it would be difficult for anyone else to find it," Hu Teng said.
"You designed the mechanism quite well. It can even isolate the aura and movements inside. You certainly put some thought into it. As long as no great commotion is made, it really isn't easy to discover," Jiang Chen said with a nod.
Hu Teng entered first.
Jiang Chen had the other Sky Tiger Clan experts enter as well. He did this to prevent them from escaping while he entered the underground chamber.
The Sky Tiger Clan experts had no choice but to follow behind Hu Teng into the underground chamber.
Only after the other Sky Tiger Clan experts had entered did Jiang Chen have Zi You and the others remain outside and keep an eye on everything here.
Jiang Chen entered alone after them.
They walked a