Red Lotus

Yi Yun hesitated for a moment, then flew close to the ground, quickly approaching the mountain under the cover of trees and vegetation.

Fortune favors the bold, and he certainly wanted to check out this opportunity located on the second floor of the God Descending Tower.

Each level of the God Descending Tower was meticulously designed by the Ancient Empress. Every trial participant who enters will see a world corresponding to themselves, and how high they can reach depends entirely on themselves.

This test can be said to assess the potential and growth ability of each participant to the greatest extent.

"Whistle--Whistle--"

At this moment, more and more flying beasts gathered in the air, flying in from all directions and converging around the mountain.

The air currents stirred up by their flapping wings created whirlwinds, and the sound they made was so loud it hurt your eardrums.

The closer they got, the more cautious Yi Yun became, concealing his aura and even his breathing.

These aerial beasts have peculiar appearances. They have sharp, dagger-like mouths covered with fangs, and their eyes are scarlet, making them look terrifying.

This mountain range must be their habitat.

This gave Yi Yun a strange feeling. The canyon flowing with pure yang magma, the fiery Fusang tree, and these strange birds in the sky truly gave him the feeling of Tang Valley, Fusang, and the Golden Crow.

Yi Yun was thinking, suddenly, a strange bird in the sky let out a deafening scream, opened its sharp beak, and swooped down!

Yi Yun's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously dodged behind a large tree. The strange bird's target was clearly not Yi Yun. It rushed into the forest, and the tall trees seemed to be hit by a hurricane, shaking violently. Many branches broke off and split to both sides.

In just a few breaths, the strange bird reappeared.

Thud! Thud!

It flapped its wings and flew back to the flock of strange birds, its claws gripping a huge python, twenty or thirty meters long, its body crimson red, radiating a rich fire-elemental energy. Now, however, it had been torn in two by the strange bird.

Snake blood splattered, and the strange bird, clutching the heavy python carcass, continued its flight towards the high mountain.

Not only this strange bird, but many strange birds in the sky also caught their prey. Their claws were as thick as an adult's embrace, and with both claws together, they could easily grab an elephant.

They capture their prey, but instead of eating it, they seem to want to take it back to their den.

Are these strange birds about to put on a grand feast?

These thoughts flashed through Yi Yun's mind, but he didn't hesitate at all. He followed them to the highest peak, and finally, Yi Yun saw that all the strange birds had landed on a cliff at the top of the mountain.

That lava canyon, winding and meandering, starts from this cliff and flows down all the way down, making it feel like this cliff is the origin of the lava canyon.

The closer Yi Yun got to the cliff, the more intense the pure Pure Yang Vital Energy became; the temperature here was like a furnace.

Leaping over a rock scorched red by flames, Yi Yun saw a bright white lake.

The lake is not filled with water, but with scorching magma.

These magmas didn't bubble and churn outwards; instead, they remained remarkably calm. This calmness, however, was chilling, making it difficult to imagine the temperature of the magma.

Above the lava lake, there are protruding rocks. These rocks are quite magical; even when immersed in this pure yang lava, they do not melt.

There were about twenty rocks in total, forming a circle. In the middle of the rocks, Yi Yun saw a red lotus growing in the boiling magma!

This red lotus has seven or eight slender rhizomes that emerge from the lava, supporting four or five large, umbrella-like round leaves. In the middle of these leaves, Yi Yun saw a red lotus flower and a lotus seedpod. Inside the seedpod were round, translucent seeds.

"What's this?"

Yi Yun held his breath. A red lotus grew on scorching magma, its roots penetrating the magma, whose temperature was immeasurable, absorbing Pure Yang Energy to grow.

Without a doubt, this is a rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

The treasure that Yi Yun sensed using the Purple Crystal Energy Vision was this red lotus growing in the magma.

"Lotus seeds have already sprouted. Lotus seeds are the fruit of the red lotus. Perhaps this red lotus is ripe and ready to be harvested..."

This Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, which grows in pure yang magma, is undoubtedly a great opportunity for Yi Yun. Once he consumes it, his cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds, and he may even achieve perfection in his Pure Yang Body.

The problem is, how do I get it?

Yi Yun frowned slightly. There was nothing to hide from the lava lake, and if he rushed out to pick lotus seeds, he would surely disturb those strange birds.

Yi Yun had never seen these birds before, but within his Energy Vision, Yi Yun could clearly sense their power. Let alone a flock, even a single bird might be difficult for him to handle!

Moreover, they are adept at flying and extremely fast; Yi Yun might not be able to outrun them.

Yi Yun looked up and saw four or five strange birds perched on the high cliff, their sharp, hawk-like eyes fixed on the vicinity of the lava lake.

Clearly, these strange birds are guards, specifically responsible for keeping watch.

With the presence of the wary strange bird, it was impossible for Yi Yun to pick lotus seeds while the bird was resting or foraging.

"These strange birds are really cautious."

Yi Yun knew that the growth of many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures was accompanied by the presence of some terrifying wild beasts guarding them. Once these beasts discovered the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, they would seize them and enjoy them themselves after they matured.

The more precious the rare and precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the stronger the wild beast guarding it; a weak wild beast simply cannot protect it.

Having a treasure right in front of you, but being unable to obtain it, is naturally a bitter experience.

Yi Yun hid behind the rocks, observing and waiting.

He saw that not far from the lava lake, a flock of strange birds had gathered together.

They piled up all their captured prey, forming a large circle around it.

They spread their wings, which can be twenty or thirty meters long, and crouch down, their wings overlapping each other, as if performing some kind of ritual.

Just then, a sharp shriek suddenly rang out. Yi Yun looked in the direction of the sound and saw a huge cave on the towering cliff about a hundred meters high. Near the cave was a large protruding rock, which was covered with the bones of various wild beasts.

Bird's Nest?

Yi Yun knew that birds of prey like eagles and falcons liked to build their nests on cliffs and precipices. It seemed that this strange bird had the same habit, but its nest was too big. The entrance to the cave was twenty or thirty meters wide.

Just then, another strange bird flew out of the cave. Seeing this bird, Yi Yun's heart sank even further! (To be continued~^~)