Green Lotus Core Flame

Whoosh!!

A sword beam brimming with powerful energy flew from the blade of the rainbow-colored sword, streaking a purplish-red trail across the sky above the magma as it shot into the distance.

Yet before the sword beam could travel far, a pure white streak flew in from afar and collided with it.

Boom!!

Violent energy instantly burst outward, blasting towering pillars of magma from the already turbulent surface. They then crashed back down with a boom, exploding into countless golden-red blossoms.

"As expected of the notorious Medusa Queen. Before we even met, you already gave Yang Chen a welcoming gift!"

As a faint laugh echoed through the world of magma, several figures appeared before Medusa Queen, causing her eyes to narrow slightly.

"Lin Sen? Lei Na? Hai Bodong? Heh, you still dare show yourself before me?"

Her cold, proud gaze swept one by one over Lei Na, Lin Sen, and the others. When she saw that Hai Bodong had fully recovered his strength as a five-star Dou Huang, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. In the end, her gaze fell upon Yang Chen, who stood at the forefront, and she asked doubtfully,

"Yang Chen? I do not recall the Jia Ma Empire ever having a powerful expert surnamed Yang."

Though Medusa Queen's tone was calm, most of her attention was already focused on Yang Chen.

From this young and handsome man, Medusa Queen sensed an extremely dangerous aura. It was the instinct granted to her by the snake-people bloodline, a bloodline comparable to that of magical beasts.

Danger! This was an exceedingly dangerous person!

Moreover, the one who had blocked her sword beam earlier had not used ice-, lightning-, or wood-attributed Dou Qi. It should have been this man.

At the Dou Wang realm, he could not only receive her sword beam, but also make an expert like her, one close to the Dou Zong realm, feel threatened. This showed that he was anything but ordinary.

"So, does Medusa Queen know now?"

Yang Chen chuckled. Unlike Hai Bodong and the other two, who watched Medusa Queen with guarded expressions behind him, Yang Chen calmly flew several steps forward, drawing closer to the green lotus.

Only then did Medusa Queen notice that there were no wings formed from Dou Qi behind Yang Chen. Her heart jolted, but after sensing the Dou Qi constantly supporting his body, she relaxed slightly.

If Yang Chen truly were a Dou Zong expert, Medusa Queen would have to consider how to escape rather than continue obsessing over the Heavenly Flame.

Watching Yang Chen stroll to a position not far from her side, seemingly without much wariness, Medusa Queen narrowed her long eyes. A dangerous aura seeped from her as she said coldly,

"Your Excellency seems quite assured of yourself. Are you not afraid that I may seize this chance to launch a sneak attack?"

Upon hearing Medusa Queen's words, Hai Bodong, Lei Na, and Lin Sen, who stood some distance away, all stepped forward. At the same time, they spread apart to form an encirclement around Medusa Queen, Dou Qi gathering in their hands. Clearly, if Medusa Queen made any unusual move, she would immediately face the thunderous assault of all three.

Yang Chen raised a hand slightly, signaling Hai Bodong and the others not to be so tense. As he leisurely examined the enormous green lotus before him, he smiled and said,

"Since I dare stand here, I naturally have sufficient confidence. Of course, if Medusa Queen does not believe me, you may try it yourself and see whether Yang's strength can still meet your standards."

With that, Yang Chen ignored Medusa Queen beside him and stared at the tranquil green lotus before him, speaking with a soft sigh.

"Born in the depths of the earth, tempered, fused, compressed, and carved by the earth's fire countless times... nurtured for ten years, formed over a hundred, blooming into a lotus after a thousand. On the day it reaches maturity, its color leans toward green, and a cluster of green flame grows in its lotus heart. Thus it is called Green Lotus Flame, also known as the Green Lotus Core Flame!"

"Truly a work of divine craftsmanship, a marvel of creation!"

Although all of this had been recorded, Yang Chen was still shaken by the beauty of the Green Lotus Core Flame when he saw it with his own eyes.

Though the Green Lotus Core Flame ranked relatively low and its power was only middle to lower among the various Heavenly Flames, it was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful. Within the green flames, one could vaguely see the wondrous sight of lotus blossoms emerging one after another. Its graceful, pure, and detached aura was difficult for any other Heavenly Flame to rival.

"Green Lotus Core Flame?"

Medusa Queen's sharp brows furrowed slightly, as though she was somewhat confused. Yang Chen did not keep her in suspense and said solemnly,

"Some powerful alchemists from ancient times compiled many Heavenly Flames into a ranking list and ranked them accordingly. The one ranked nineteenth is precisely the Green Lotus Core Flame before us!"

Medusa Queen's pupils abruptly contracted. As she looked at the graceful and pure green flame before her, shock filled her heart. Even a Heavenly Flame ranked nineteenth was so terrifying. Would the eighteen Heavenly Flames ranked above it truly possess the power to destroy heaven and earth?

Yang Chen turned to look at Medusa Queen. His gaze paused briefly on the purple snake scales shimmering with rainbow light before he smiled and gestured with his hand.

"Since ancient times, divine treasures belong to those fated to obtain them, but there is also the matter of first come, first served. Medusa Queen may try first."

Seeing Yang Chen yield so readily, Medusa Queen felt no joy. Instead, her vigilance surged. After staring coldly at Yang Chen for a long while, she finally sneered.

"I never take advantage of others, so Your Excellency should go first."

In Medusa Queen's heart, humans were all exceedingly cunning. Thus, she instinctively believed Yang Chen's concession was a trap, meant to wait until she fought the Green Lotus Core Flame and was weakened before attacking her by surprise.

However, Medusa Queen did not know that it was indeed a trap, but only by refusing had she truly stepped into it.

"Since Medusa Queen is being so courteous, it would seem rather disrespectful of me not to accept."

Seeing the smile on Yang Chen's face, Medusa Queen's sword-like brows drew together slightly. A bad premonition suddenly rose in her heart. It seemed she had fallen for it.

The other party knew so much about Heavenly Flames, and Hai Bodong and Lei Na had both recovered their former strength. This man was very likely a high-tier alchemist and probably possessed a method for dealing with the Heavenly Flame before them.

The next moment, Medusa Queen's snake-like pupils suddenly constricted as she stared in shock at Yang Chen in the distance.

Yang Chen raised his right hand, and the folding fan in his hand transformed into a streak of light and vanished. Then, his hands formed one peculiar seal after another. In but an instant, an enigmatic imprint appeared between his hands.

Immediately afterward, the special imprint turned into a stream of light and descended upon the green lotus. Before Medusa Queen's astonished eyes, it became a peculiar barrier that directly drew the Green Lotus Flame from the lotus heart inside.

Throughout the entire process, the Green Lotus Core Flame did not resist in the slightest. From beginning to end, it remained incomparably docile.

Yang Chen raised his hand and drew it in. The barrier transformed into a sphere of light carrying the Green Lotus Core Flame as it flew toward his palm.

Just as Yang Chen raised his hand to seize the sphere of light, a rainbow-colored sword suddenly stabbed in from the side, interrupting his movement.