Green Lotus Core Flame Obtained, Qing Yanjing Prepares to Set Up a Tier-Five Spirit Formation

"Aunt Qing, I'll leave it to you."

Meng Chen looked at the Green Lotus Core Flame and spoke to Qing Yanjing inside the Small Pagoda.

The Small Pagoda trembled slightly, sending out golden ripples that enveloped the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Spatial ripples spread. A flash of golden light severed the Earthfire Green Lotus from its roots, and the Green Lotus Core Flame, together with the lotus pedestal, was drawn into the Small Pagoda.

With the Heavenly Flame secured, Meng Chen did not linger and turned back the way he had come.

Outside, Qinglin grew increasingly anxious when Meng Chen failed to emerge.

Yet faced with the scalding magma, she could only silently pray for her young master's safety.

After a long while, the lava lake suddenly began to boil, as though a volcano were about to erupt and something was about to burst forth from the lakebed.

The next moment, massive amounts of magma shot into the sky like an erupting volcano. Protected by the Small Pagoda, Meng Chen ignored the falling magma and landed on the shore after several leaps.

"Young Master!"

Seeing Meng Chen return safely, Qinglin's childish face lit up with joy. She hurried over and threw herself into his arms.

Looking down at Qinglin, who was hugging him tightly, Meng Chen's eyes softened. He raised a hand to stroke the little snake girl's hair, soothing her.

"There, there. Didn't I come back?"

Hearing that, Qinglin gradually relaxed.

Meng Chen looked toward Hai Bodong but did not see the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent that had previously been frozen into an ice block, leaving him somewhat disappointed.

"Hai Lao, where's that Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent?"

Hai Bodong raised a hand and pointed at Qinglin. There was lingering fear and shock in his gaze as he looked at the little girl.

"That fourth-rank magical beast was subdued by your little maid. I've lived for so many years, yet this is the first time I've seen someone like her. Those eyes... they're truly terrifying!"

Such a huge Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent, a fourth-rank magical beast, had merely been glanced at by this little girl with no cultivation, then lost all ability to resist and allowed herself to be subdued.

Once Qinglin became stronger, would she even be able to subdue the Queen Medusa?

Hai Bodong thought to himself that even a maid possessed such an extraordinary ability. As expected, none of those who could remain beside the Little Divine King could be underestimated.

Meng Chen looked at Qinglin again, his gaze settling on her emerald pupils.

They appeared ordinary enough, but three faint patterns could be seen deep within them, exuding an eerie power.

Meng Chen pinched Qinglin's little cheek and praised her with a smile. "Our Qinglin is amazing. You've already subdued a fourth-rank magical beast. From now on, I'll be relying on you to protect me."

"Mhm! Qinglin will protect Young Master!"

Leaning against Meng Chen's chest, Qinglin nodded vigorously, her childish face full of seriousness.

As long as she was there, anyone who wanted to hurt her young master would have to step over her corpse first!

Meng Chen rubbed Qinglin's head, then nodded at Hai Bodong. The group quickly withdrew from the underground world.

After returning to Stone Desert City, Meng Chen booked two superior rooms for them to rest temporarily.

A flash of golden light flickered, and Qing Yanjing appeared in the room. The moment Qinglin saw her, she smiled sweetly and called out, "Aunt Qing."

Qing Yanjing smiled warmly, then reached out and rubbed her head.

"Aunt Qing." Meng Chen also greeted Qing Yanjing.

"Mhm. Chen'er, have you decided where to set up the Spirit Array?" Qing Yanjing nodded slightly and asked Meng Chen gently.

According to Meng Chen's plan, they would first find an assistant, then set up the Spirit Array in advance. They would use news of a Heavenly Flame to lure Han Feng out of Maple City and draw him into the trap, surrounding and killing Han Feng and his helpers with the formation.

The reason he had sought Hai Bodong's help was, first, so someone could protect him while Qing Yanjing controlled the Spirit Array and could not spare attention for him.

Second, he wanted to borrow the Mittel Family's intelligence network and resources.

After all, setting up a Spirit Array required many materials!

Meng Chen thought for a moment. "At the birthplace of the Green Lotus Core Flame. The Heavenly Flame aura there is dense, so Han Feng will be more likely to believe it."

"Aunt Qing, with Han Feng's status as a sixth-grade alchemist, it won't be difficult for him to invite Dou Zong experts. What level have you recovered to now?"

"I've already recovered to the Divine Soul Realm. Setting up several Tier-Five Spirit Formations will not be a problem."

During this time, Qing Yanjing had focused on cultivating within the Small Pagoda, and her spiritual energy had recovered considerably, enough to support her in setting up a Tier-Five Spirit Formation.

Though a Tier-Five Spirit Formation did not sound particularly impressive, it was enough to contend against Heaven-Piercing Realm experts in the Great Thousand World.

And on the Dou Qi Continent, the Heaven-Piercing Realm was at least equivalent to a Dou Zong.

Meng Chen revealed a delighted expression. With a Tier-Five Spirit Formation, even if Han Feng invited a Dou Zong expert, they would gain no advantage once they entered the formation.

"Time is of the essence. Aunt Qing, what kind of Tier-Five Spirit Formation are you planning to set up? I'll have Hai Lao prepare the formation materials."

Qing Yanjing pondered for a while before parting her red lips. "The fire-attributed energy here is abundant and can be put to good use. Let's set up the Eight Desolations Burning Flame Formation."

"If this formation succeeds, it can draw upon the advantages of this place. Its power will be enough to rival late-stage, or even peak, Heaven-Piercing Realm experts."

"A fire-attributed formation..." Meng Chen fell into thought.

Han Feng controlled a Heavenly Flame. The power of a fire-attributed formation would probably be weakened considerably against him.

However, the Spirit Array's primary targets were not Han Feng, but the helpers he brought with him.

As long as they could deal with those Dou Emperors and Dou Zongs, leaving only a heavily injured Han Feng would not pose any problem.

"Alright, then we'll set up the Eight Desolations Burning Flame Formation!"

Meng Chen clapped his hands and decided to follow Qing Yanjing's arrangement for the formation.

"Aunt Qing, what materials do we need?"

"As for materials, prepare one sixth-rank fire-attributed magic core and four fifth-rank wood-attributed magic cores. Some fire- and wood-attributed materials will also be needed."

Given the conditions of the Dou Qi Continent, it was impossible to set up the authentic Eight Desolations Burning Flame Formation. Qing Yanjing could only create an improved version.

As for why they would not use the materials inside the Small Pagoda to set it up—

What a joke. Using the resources inside the Small Pagoda just for a Tier-Five Spirit Formation would be an utter waste.

If they used their own things for everything, then what was the point of having the Mittel Family?

"Alright." Meng Chen immediately called Hai Bodong over and told him the materials required for the Eight Desolations Burning Flame Formation.

When Hai Bodong heard that they needed one sixth-rank fire-attributed magic core and four fifth-rank wood-attributed magic cores, he was somewhat stunned.

Seeing Hai Bodong remain silent, Meng Chen asked, "Is there a problem, Hai Lao?"

"Little Divine King, sixth-rank magic cores are too rare. I'm not certain whether the Mittel Family has one, though four fifth-rank wood-attributed magic cores will not be a problem."

Hai Bodong could only answer stiffly.

After all, a sixth-rank magical beast was equivalent to a Dou Emperor. Even in the Jia Ma Empire, it was not something that could be provoked lightly. Even the Mittel Family might not be able to acquire one.

"Fine. Return to the Mittel Family first and gather whatever materials you can. If there truly is no sixth-rank fire-attributed magic core, we can simply kill a sixth-rank magical beast later."

Meng Chen spoke casually, leaving Hai Bodong dumbfounded.

A sixth-rank magical beast—he spoke of killing one as if it were nothing. With a Dou Zong expert backing him, he really did have the confidence to say such things!

PS: To avoid being doxxed, I moved house overnight. I'm exhausted, so the update was late. Please forgive me, everyone.