The three of them moved forward through the space.
A mist of pitch black and azure blue swirled around, enveloping everything in an aura of ethereal beauty.
The further you go, the brighter the light becomes, and the air carries a mixture of cold and heat. Ice and fire are strangely blended together at this moment.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the scenery before them changed; the fog dissipated, and a large gate appeared in front of them.
The gate, dark blue-black, was thick and imposing, standing before the three like a giant shield radiating immense power.
A huge purple snake was coiled on the door, its eyes golden. Although it was clearly carved by hand, it was lifelike, and its gaze carried a kind of cold and sinister feeling as if it were alive.
Ge Kuangwo stepped forward, raised his head, and two thin beams of light shot out from his snake eyes. At the same moment, Ge Kuangwo's eyes also lit up.
Click...
The door opened automatically!
"Iris unlocking?" Xie Feng was taken aback. The Dao Realm was quite advanced; its technology even rivaled that of the world before he transmigrated.
or...
This world is more advanced...
The door slowly opened, and a blast of cold air rushed out.
The three went inside, and found themselves in a cave with a winding, endless path, making it impossible to see what lay ahead.
The dome was low, allowing Sushang to walk freely, while Ge Kuangwo and Xie Feng had to hunch over.
This is reportedly to save on construction costs.
However, the spaces on both sides were unusually open, and the cave walls were quite peculiar; they were not made of stone, but of a kind of black ice!
The ice surface is not smooth, but rather very rough, and its color is like a black hole, reflecting no light and even swallowing all colors.
What's special is that it's covered in white patterns, which are quite magical, resembling flowing water with a shimmering effect.
Xie Feng reached out and touched it; the ice surface was extremely cold, frigid to the extreme! This level of coldness could insulate against the heat of flames.
Seeing this, Ge Kuangwo explained in detail, "The cave walls are forged from Star Ice that has existed for millions of years. This ice fossil was formed from meteorites falling from the universe and undergoing millions of years of evolution. Its temperature is much lower than ordinary ice, which can be used to suppress the heat of flames."
Sushang looked up and said, "This cave is vast, entirely made of Star Ice that's millions of years old? Those who built this cave back then must have had a tough time!"
Ge Kuangwo nodded. "Yes, those who transport this ice need to possess extremely concentrated fire energy; even the slightest mistake can result in freezing to death. This was built on the orders of the Ancestor, and back then... 100,000 people died!"
Sushang's eyes widened. "They all froze to death?"
"No! It's exhausting!"
"Why can you say these things without any expression?"
"I..."
Ge Kuangwo suddenly became speechless, and he couldn't answer either.
Why was he so indifferent?
Have you gotten used to it?
Xie Feng said calmly, " Xiao Shang, behind every miraculous sight lies a history of blood and tears buried by time. There's a saying, 'One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand,' which is the same principle. This topic is too profound; let's not discuss it now."
Sushang nodded. "Yes!"
The three continued forward, and the winding cave gradually came into view. After rounding a bend, the view opened up further, and they reached the end of the cave.
A vast and boundless place!
The atmosphere is a blend of ice and fire, both chilling and passionate!
Flame Island Warehouse!
The most mysterious and central area on the entire island!
Looking around, there are rows and rows of tall freezers, all made of Star Ice that has been stored for millions of years, both magnificent and understated. The freezers seem to stretch as far as the eye can see; a rough estimate puts there at over a thousand!
On each counter, there are several Star Ice boxes. Because they are crystal clear, you can clearly see the objects floating inside.
Square, columnar, dragon-shaped, flower-shaped, spiral...
These things come in all shapes and colors, and if you look closely, you'll discover the terrifying heat hidden beneath their shells!
"The spark!"
Xie Feng gazed at them and said in a deep voice.
and!
It's still the seed of the Emperor Fire!
Countless, thousands upon thousands of them, all of them were Emperor Fire!
The heat contained within these sparks, if fully unleashed, would be enough to destroy the entire world!
They slumbered quietly inside the box, nourished and nurtured by a continuous stream of nutrients transported through the patterns on the walls of the Star Ice.
"Thank you for your keen eye, Lord Xie! These are the Emperor Fire seeds that Flame Island has inherited since ancient times. Through the collection and accumulation of successive rulers, these fire seeds have reached thirteen thousand."
As we all know, every flame goes through four stages: the seeding stage, the growth stage, the maturity stage, and the withering stage. The higher the level of the flame and the stronger it is, the longer the seeding stage will be.
"Ordinary mortal fires take anywhere from three to five days to half a month to develop. Sacred fires, on the other hand, can take hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years. Emperor Fire require even longer—tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even a million years!"
"This is why the Emperor Fire is hailed as a weapon of annihilation; after ten thousand years of gestation, its appearance will inevitably shake the world!"
Ge Kuangwo launched into a long and detailed introduction.
Sushang walked up to a counter, tilted her little face, and curiously observed a brown flame.
Its surface was cracked, and inside, magma-like fluids surged, and the heat boiled, making her little face slightly red.
"Brother! Look!"
Sushang pointed to the cracked spark and gestured to Xie Feng.
Xie Feng looked over and said, "This is a 200,000-year-old one. Judging from its appearance, its seed stage is almost over, and it has entered its growth stage. Under normal circumstances, it will mature in less than six months!"
Ge Kuangwo praised, "What you say is absolutely right, Lord Xie! After all, you possess the Northern Nether Illusory Emperor Flame; your research on flames is no less than mine!"
"I've only skimmed a few books; I'm just showing off my limited knowledge."
"Ordinary people wouldn't understand the Emperor Fire so well; it's because Lord Xie is exceptionally gifted and talented."
"You flatter me."
"You're too kind, Lord Xie!"
"Hehe!"
"Ha ha!"
Xie Feng and Ge Kuangwo are showering each other with compliments...
Sushang was dumbfounded.
She silently covered her eyes.
This hypocritical adult world... she's still a child; she can't be corrupted by it...
A moment later.
Ge Kuangwo brought the topic back to the main point. "I invited you two here to express my gratitude for your kindness to Flame Island! Without you, Flame Island would probably still be barely surviving, or... disintegrating!"
"The fire has many uses. It can enhance weapons, Formation, alchemy, combat, and make money... It can enhance a holy sword and advance it to Emperor Sword! However, this requires a great deal of skill in controlling fire and swordsmanship."
"If it were an ordinary person, I would never take such a risk to have him enhance my weapon. But Lord Xie and Miss Sushang are no ordinary people. I believe that with the spark in your hands, you will surely be able to create a batch of Emperor Grade weapons!"
Upon hearing this, Sushang's eyes lit up. "You're going to give us fire?"
Ge Kuangwo wealthy and magnanimous demeanor, said, "Please, both of you, choose whatever you like!"