The Molten Fire Flower was not so easy to obtain. Otherwise, those who had arrived first would not have been floating around it without approaching.
A pale red energy shield enveloped the Molten Fire Flower.
The shield looked thin, but it was actually extremely durable. Ordinary methods would find it difficult to break.
Moreover, everyone had to consider how to break the energy shield without damaging the Molten Fire Flower inside.
For the moment, no one seemed to have thought of a good solution. Each chose a direction to ponder in, remaining wary of one another without making a move.
Duke and Merrick hovered some distance away, observing cautiously.
The Molten Fire Flower stood silently upon the ground. Its four enormous transparent petals seemed carved from the purest red crystal, with majestic energy like liquid flames flowing within them. It radiated scorching waves of heat and pure Fire Attribute fluctuations that made hearts tremble.
Its transparent roots plunged deep into the dark red earth, as though drawing power from the depths of this ancient battlefield.
And that seemingly thin pale red energy shield was like the toughest barrier, isolating it from the outside world.
The two academy wizards in dark green robes spoke in low voices. One of them carefully used a sapphire-inlaid detection staff to scan the energy shield from a distance. Complex rune halos lit up at the staff's tip, seemingly analyzing the shield's structure and weaknesses.
Their expressions were solemn and focused. Clearly, they were trying to break it in the safest possible manner.
That strange pair was more straightforward. The burly man paced about impatiently, while the dark red stains on the blade of the massive axe strapped to his back seemed to come alive beneath the Molten Fire Flower's glow, faintly flowing.
Several times, he