Many Magical Beast.
"There are at least twenty or more." Xiao Huohuo's expression was grave. "Most of them are first- or Tier 2 Magical Beast, but there's one with an exceptionally strong aura... it should be third-tier."
Xiao Yan also sensed the situation within the distant oasis, and his brows furrowed. "The map of Hai Bodong needs updating; it seems this oasis has already been occupied by Magical Beast."
Every oasis in the desert is extremely important.
This is crucial for the supplies of many desert travelers, since water is the most precious resource in the desert.
The two concealed their presence and Xiao Xin approached the oasis. Soon, they spotted the Magical Beast within the oasis.
"They're a pair of Fire Lizard..."
Looking at the Magical Beast in the oasis, Xiao Huohuo was somewhat surprised. "This place is still some distance from Fire Lizard Valley, how come there's a group of Fire Lizard here?"
Fire Lizard, Magical Beast with both fire and earth attributes, is skilled in fire control and burrowing. It has hard scales and a fierce personality.
They usually live in family groups. The Fire Lizard Valley that the two went to was a place on the map given by Hai Bodong that was suspected to contain Heavenly Flames.
"Although the Fire Lizard is known as a fire-attribute Magical Beast, it just doesn't need much water."
An oasis is not just about water; it also signifies life, which holds a natural attraction for Magical Beast.
The Yao Lao spoke slowly, his tone showing no worry. With Xiao Yan and his companion's current strength, dealing with this group of Magical Beast would not be difficult.
Xiao Huohuo nodded slightly upon hearing this, exchanged a glance with Xiao Yan, and said:
"Perfect, let's deal with these Fire Lizard first, it'll save us some trouble when we head to the valley."
"Then let's go." Xiao Yan flexed his wrists, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Fire-attribute Magical Beast are afraid of ice and water, and the extreme cold of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame is perfect for countering them. Besides, they're all grouped together, so it's a good opportunity to wipe them out in one go."
Xiao Yan looked around at the terrain.
The oasis is located in a depression, surrounded by rocks on three sides, with only open sandy land to the west.
The Fire Lizard mainly gathered near the water source on the north side of the oasis, with the third-tier Fire Lizard in the innermost circle.
"I'll draw their attention from the front, you go around to the side of the rocky area and catch them off guard." Xiao Huohuo gripped the Heavy Xuan Ruler and walked forward, speaking as she went:
"I'll make a huge commotion and draw all their attention to me."
"OK."
Xiao Yan nodded slightly and bypassed the area by taking a detour from the side.
The two split up.
Xiao Huohuo approached the oasis from the front of the sand. He did not conceal his aura, but deliberately released it as he moved closer to the oasis.
As Xiao Huohuo swaggered closer, the Fire Lizard swarm immediately noticed his presence. Several Tier 1 Fire Lizard on the periphery let out threatening roars and gradually surrounded Xiao Huohuo.
Seeing this, Xiao Huohuo did not take immediate action, but continued forward until he reached the edge of the oasis, only stopping when he was fifty meters away from the core of the Fire Lizard swarm.
At this moment, all the Fire Lizard noticed him. The Tier 3 Fire Lizard in the very center stood up from the center of the group, its dark golden pupils locking onto Xiao Huohuo with hostility.
"Hiss~"
With a piercing cry, more than ten Fire Lizard immediately crawled towards Xiao Huohuo's location.
Surrounded and attacked by more than ten Tier 2 Magical Beast, Xiao Huohuo focused intently on the scene ahead, and flames gradually appeared on the Heavy Xuan Ruler in his hand.
Fourth Soul Skill: Everfrost Mausoleum!
Just as the Fire Lizard were about to approach Xiao Huohuo, Xiao Yan's voice suddenly rang out.
Centered on Xiao Yan, a pale white ring of flames erupted! The ring of flames rapidly spread, instantly enveloping the entire outer perimeter of the Fire Lizard swarm!
A familiar, cold white ring of fire enveloped Xiao Huohuo, and all the Fire Lizard fell within the range of Xiao Yan's Soul Skill.
"Click click click~"
Temperature plummeted within the area!
The scorching desert air seemed to instantly turn into winter, with white frost forming on the sand and even the edges of the pools beginning to freeze!
The Fire Lizard let out terrified hiss!
Their innate fire attribute makes them extremely averse to cold; the low temperature of the domain makes them stiff and their internal fire energy sluggish.
The lower-ranking Fire Lizard are most severely affected; ice crystals form on their scales, and they become as sluggish as snails.
" Green Lotus Flame Pillar!"
"Boom!"
Xiao Yan leaped out from the side, pressed down with his right hand, and a blue lotus suddenly bloomed!
Dozens of bluish-white fire pillars erupted from the sand within the domain, precisely striking each low-level Fire Lizard!
"Boom boom boom boom--!"
The explosions continued incessantly!
The combined power of the Green Lotus Core Flame and the soul-freezing effect of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame created terrifying destructive force!
All the first and second-tier Fire Lizard were pierced directly by the pillar of fire.
In just three breaths, all twenty-odd low-level Fire Lizard on the periphery were rendered incapable of fighting!
"Total wipeout!"
Xiao Yan clapped his hands in satisfaction, and Xiao Huohuo, who was standing to the side, also stepped forward, holding the Heavy Xuan Ruler.
"Bang!"
Xiao Huohuo's target was the Tier 3 Fire Lizard that had been hiding in the back.
"Boom!"
Cold white flames spread from Xiao Huohuo's hand, covering the entire Heavy Xuan Ruler.
The thick, Heavy Xuan Ruler slammed into the Fire Lizard's hard carapace as Xiao Huohuo swung it.
"Hiss..."
A painful scream rang out, but unfortunately, being within the boundaries of Xiao Yan's Everfrost Mausoleum, even escape became a luxury.
"He's still alive?"
Xiao Huohuo Fire Lizard that hadn't died despite being struck with his ruler. He released the Heavy Xuan Ruler with his right hand and suddenly inhaled with his left:
" Suction Palm!"
" Eight Extremes Collapse!"
Two more Dou Technique were unleashed simultaneously. The Tier 3 Magical Beast Magical Beast, comparable to a human Da Dou Shi, was dealt with so easily by Xiao Huohuo.
The battle ended, leaving only the corpses of more than twenty Fire Lizard and the lingering smell of blood and burnt flesh in the air.
Xiao Huohuo drew the Heavy Xuan Ruler and flicked it lightly, instantly removing the bloodstains on it.
After putting the Heavy Xuan Ruler back into its sheath on their backs, the two began cleaning up the battlefield.
The Fire Lizard's Magic Core was quite good for Xiao Huohuo, and its scales, claws, and tailbone were also highly sought-after materials.
Xiao Huohuo collected them one by one, knowing they could be exchanged for gold coins or cultivation resources in the future.
"Don't worry, there should be a special crystal in the heart of this Fire Lizard. Look for it."
Yao Lao's voice suddenly rang out, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo were startled. They dissected the corpse of a Fire Lizard and discovered a fingernail-sized, crimson crystal in the heart of the Fire Lizard.
"This is the ' Fire Lizard Heart,' containing pure fire-attribute energy."
The violent energy it contains is a great tonic for fire-attribute cultivators, enabling them to rapidly advance their cultivation level.
Upon hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Huohuo's eyes immediately lit up.
"Don't rush. The violent aura contained within will only make your Dou Qi impure if you absorb it. Before absorbing it, use the Heavenly Flame Origin you currently control to refine the violent aura within it."
With a flick of his finger, Yao Lao sent a wisp of Bone Spirit Cold Flame covering the Fire Lizard Heart in Xiao Huohuo's hand. A violent red aura was removed, and the Fire Lizard Heart became much clearer.
"This kind can be absorbed directly."
Yao Lao spoke calmly, and Xiao Yan began to help Xiao Huohuo collect the Fire Lizard Heart from the Fire Lizard ' bodies.
According to Yao Lao, once Xiao Huohuo has refined all twenty-odd Fire Lizard Heart, he should be able to increase his strength by about two stars.
The two rested in the oasis for a day and a night.
Following Yao Lao's instructions Xiao Huohuo absorbed the energy of the Fire Lizard Heart, while Xiao Yan sat to the side and began to slowly absorb Dou Qi, converting it into Soul Power within his body.
After all, this Martial Soul clone exists based on energy; if the Soul Power is exhausted, the clone will disappear.
The next morning, the two were back to their peak condition and headed towards the second clue to the Heavenly Flames marked on Hai Bodong's map.
This is the location of Fire Lizard Valley, which contains a small volcano that is said to occasionally erupt with subterranean fire, suggesting the presence of underground volcanic veins.
This location was no longer on the edge of the Tagor Desert, so the two did not see any other traces of human activity along the way.
When the two arrived at the area where the crater was located, they were immediately stunned by the sight before them.
There is a sunken basin about 100 meters in diameter, with a hole in the center that is 20 meters wide and bottomless.
The rocks at the edge of the cave entrance were dark red and emitted intense heat.
The two stood on high ground, looking down from the cave entrance, and could see a faint red light and rising heat in the depths.
In the corner exposed at the cave entrance, the two also saw some crimson plants growing around the entrance.
" Fire Lingzhi, Blazing Yang Grass, Lava Moss... these are all rare and precious herbs that can only grow in extreme fire-attribute energy environments."
As an alchemist, Xiao Huohuo's mouth watered at the sight of these precious medicinal herbs.
"The concentration of fire-attribute energy here is more than ten times that of the outside world."
Sensing the energy fluctuations in the air, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with excitement. He said, "If there really is Heavenly Flames, it's very likely deep within the volcano."
"However, the most urgent task is to deal with the evil thing inside first."
Xiao Huohuo his lips, his gaze falling on the various caves in the valley.
Throughout the valley, there were numerous cave entrances, and the two could see that countless Fire Lizard lived within these caves.
The high temperatures here have long been the cradle of the Fire Lizard Clan and their stronghold.
As for the team the two dealt with earlier, it was probably just a patrol team.
"An entire ethnic group? That's a bit much..."
Xiao Yan rubbed his temples helplessly, exchanged a glance with Xiao Huohuo, and said:
"I just don't know if you can eat it..."
In the end, both Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo couldn't help but smile.
For Xiao Huohuo, these Fire Lizard are a treasure trove.
Especially after learning that their Fire Lizard Heart could help him improve his strength, Xiao Huohuo looked at the valley with eyes that almost lit up.