Chapter 62
Half a year passed quietly.
Akes and Monica had completely adapted to life here—cultivating separately during the day, eating together in the evening, and sleeping in each other's arms at night.
On this day, Akes was meditating on the Mysteries of Fire Element by the crater as usual. After half a year of bitter cultivation, aided by the Flame Demon Heart, his comprehension of the Mysteries of Fire Element had advanced from forty percent to fifty percent. This speed surprised even himself; at this rate, perhaps in less than ten years, he would be able to touch the threshold of the Saint-level Limit.
The first ray of morning sunlight pierced the rising smoke of the crater, casting mottled light and shadow on Akes's face. He sat cross-legged on a protruding piece of black rock at the edge of the crater, his legs crossed, hands naturally resting on his knees with palms facing upward, his entire body motionless like a statue.
The Flame Demon Heart beat slowly in his chest, releasing pure fire elemental energy with every throb, resonating with the magic power within his body. It was like an unceasing engine, continuously providing him with material and inspiration for comprehending the Mysteries of Fire Element.
Yet today, his attention was caught by an unusual energy fluctuation.
That fluctuation came from deep within the volcano beneath his feet, like something breathing. Akes closed his eyes, extending his spiritual force downward along the volcanic strata. The deeper it went, the more intense the energy fluctuation became, and at a certain depth, it even began to interfere with his spiritual force probing.
What is this? Akes muttered to himself, opening his eyes.
The smoke rising from the crater was reflected in his pupils, his brow slightly furrowed. Could there truly be