After Mu Bai absorbed the Yang Thunder Soul born within the magma and formed a Thunder Seed, the magma's heat gradually waned. Even the Magma Red Dragons grew sluggish, showing signs of solidifying. They no longer surged as fiercely as before, nor could they frolic and make merry anymore.
Since he had no intention of staying here long, Mu Bai changed into a fresh robe, covered himself with the Crow Cauldron once more, and charged out. The Magma Red Dragons watched listlessly as Mu Bai sped out of the magma pool and paid him no mind, slowly closing their eyes and falling asleep.
Perhaps one day, when another thunder soul was born within the magma pool, the magma would surge even more fiercely, even erupting into the sky, and the slumbering Magma Red Dragons within it would awaken once more. Then they would truly possess intelligence, soaring into the heavens to become true dragons.
Following the direction Chen Shichong had indicated through his voice transmission, Mu Bai summoned the Divine Crow, spread his arms, and flew away from this scorching place. High in the sky, the air was icy, and fierce winds blew against him, feeling wonderfully refreshing. What delighted Mu Bai even more was that after these days spent soaking and scrambling about in the magma pool, both his Soul Power and mental power had increased by a tiny sliver.
After flying for less than half a day, he spotted Earthfire City in the distance, where Chen Shichong's transmission had directed him. Swallowing an Appearance-Changing Pill, Mu Bai shook himself and transformed into a middle-aged man with a curly beard, broad muscles, and a bulging belly-the very image of Zhou Qichang, Sect Master of the Spirit Taming Sect.
After making some inquiries, he arrived at a restaurant called the