Xiao Huohuo immediately helped Xiao Yan rush towards the black island.
Without the protection of the Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python, Xiao Huohuo settled Xiao Yan under the Fire Spirit Tree and then began to observe the surrounding situation.
"Judging from the condition of the Fire Spirit Fruit, it will probably ripen in less than half a month. Your luck is truly..."
The Yao Lao master flew to the Fire Spirit Tree and spoke to Xiao Huohuo:
"However, you have already absorbed a portion of the Heavenly Flame Origin from his Martial Soul. With the blessing of this Heavenly Flames, the growth of this Fire Spirit Fruit can actually be accelerated..."
As Xiao Yan's breathing gradually stabilized, he opened his eyes and saw Xiao Huohuo not far away, pouring flames into the Fire Spirit Tree.
Are you alright?
Xiao Huohuo glanced at Xiao Yan, then his gaze fell on the Fire Spirit Tree. Looking at the three bright red fruits that were already juicy and ripe, a hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Huohuo's eyes.
"It's done!"
After plucking a Fire Spirit Fruit from the Fire Spirit Tree, Xiao Huohuo returned to Xiao Yan Xiao Yan's side and handed it to him, saying, "Eat it quickly."
Xiao Yan didn't stand on ceremony, after all, he could feel the strong craving for the Fire Spirit Fruit within him, so he took the fruit and swallowed it directly.
A gentle yet powerful energy surged into his body, rapidly replenishing his depleted Soul Power and repairing the structural damage to his clone.
His aura increased rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
As Xiao Yan sensed his internal state, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. With the energy of the Fire Spirit Fruit entering his body, he not only felt restored to his former state, but even felt a sense of breakthrough.
However, considering that what was here was merely a soul clone, Xiao Yan assumed it was just an illusion caused by consuming this rare and precious herb.
A moment later, Xiao Yan's clone stabilized completely, becoming even more solid than before.
"It's your turn." Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Huohuo and said quickly, "Take the Fire Spirit Fruit now to break through. I'll protect you."
Xiao Huohuo, after all, he had already checked the surroundings and found that apart from the Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python, there were no other Magical Beast auras present.
With Xiao Yan and Yao Lao protecting him, he sat down cross-legged with peace of mind and put another Fire Spirit Fruit into his mouth.
The fruit melts in your mouth, transforming into a gentle yet powerful surge of energy that flows into your body.
This energy is a hundred times purer than the Fire Lizard Heart. It almost doesn't need refining; it automatically merges into the meridians and flows into the dantian.
For Xiao Huohuo, who cultivates the Flame Mantra, the Fire Spirit Fruit's effect on his strength is even more obvious and forceful.
Peak Seven-Star Dou Shi... Eight-Star Dou Shi... Peak Eight-Star Dou Shi... Nine-Star Dou Shi...
Xiao Huohuo Dou Qi continued to rise, and he soon reached the Peak Dou Master. Yao Lao, standing to the side, looked at him with concern, but did not speak.
Peak Nine-Star Dou Shi... Compression... Reaching the peak again... Compression once more...
Three times in a row, Xiao Huohuo had enough Dou Qi in his body to support his advancement to the Da Dou Shi realm, but Xiao Huohuo suppressed it with all his might each time.
His face turned bright red from holding it in.
However, the Yao Lao standing to the side, seeing Xiao Huohuo's condition, showed a hint of relief on his face.
Seemingly sensing Xiao Yan's curious gaze, Yao Lao transmitted his voice to Xiao Yan:
"His strength has increased dramatically after absorbing the Fire Lizard Heart recently, but it hasn't affected his foundation. I didn't expect you to encounter the newly ripened Fire Spirit Fruit here."
If he were to break through recklessly, the energy within this Fire Spirit Fruit should be enough to support him in reaching the Two-Star Great Dou Master. However, in that case, his Dou Qi would likely become somewhat unstable, requiring him to spend even more time refining his foundation...
"If that's the case, why don't you tell him?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's question, Yao Lao smiled and said:
"Only when he realizes this will he suffer less in the future, and now, he hasn't disappointed me, has he?"
The Yao Lao's tone was full of pride.
After fully absorbing the energy of the Fire Spirit Fruit, Xiao Huohuo's cultivation level gradually stabilized at the Peak Nine-Star Dou Shi!
He's just one step away from becoming Da Dou Shi!
Or rather, he could advance to the Da Dou Shi level at any time if he wanted to.
Xiao Huohuo opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing.
Feeling the surging Dou Qi within him, he couldn't help but let out a long roar, which echoed through the cave and shook the rock walls, causing dust to fall.
"Congratulations," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
Xiao Huohuo got up, stretched his body, and felt full of energy.
He looked at Xiao Yan and said quite seriously:
"If you hadn't killed that Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python, I would never have been able to obtain this Fire Spirit Fruit, let alone break through to the next level."
Xiao Yan waved his hand. "There's no need for such formalities between us."
At this moment, the Yao Lao spoke up, "Alright, you two stop reminiscing. Let's put away the remaining Fire Spirit Fruit first, and then deal with the corpse of the Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python."
Peak of the Fourth Rank Magical Beast, with the bloodline of a dragon—its entire body is a treasure; don't waste it.
Under the guidance of the Yao Lao, Xiao Huohuo took out a sandalwood box and solemnly put the Fire Spirit Fruit into his Storage Ring.
Then, looking at the magma that was not only steaming and bubbling but also bursting, Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo stood still.
"Teacher, are you really going to jump?"
Xiao Huohuo's voice trembled slightly, after all, this was genuine lava.
"Nonsense, the Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python's corpse has fallen down there. Do you expect it to fly back up on its own if we don't go down?"
"Its blood is a valuable commodity; for fire-attribute cultivators, it can increase cultivation speed by 30%. Never mind, since you're afraid..."
"Holy crap!"
Upon hearing that his cultivation speed would increase by 30%, Xiao Huohuo's eyes lit up. He then released his Heavenly Flames, enveloping his entire body, and leaped into the lava pool under Xiao Yan's watchful gaze.
Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side, had no intention of getting close to the lava and waited on the shore.
About half an hour later, just as Xiao Yan was beginning to suspect that Xiao Huohuo might have encountered another accident.
Xiao Huohuo flapped his Purple Cloud Wings and leaped out of the lava.
Then, the corpse of the Blazing Fire Flood Dragon Python was thrown on the ground.
The Magic Core of a Peak of the Fourth Rank Magical Beast is the size of a fist, entirely crimson gold, with the faint phantom of a dragon swimming inside.
Although the scales were damaged considerably under the influence of Earth Tier Dou Technique, the remaining parts remained incredibly tough, making them excellent materials for crafting armor.
Dragon tendons, dragon bones, dragon blood... each one is priceless.
"This dragon blood contains a trace of dragon blood, which has miraculous effects on body tempering," the Yao Lao instructed. "When you collect it, store it separately. Soaking in medicinal baths later will greatly enhance your physical strength and cultivation speed."
After dealing with the body, the two turned their attention to the Fire Spirit Tree.
"Should we take this tree with us?" Xiao Huohuo asked.
The Yao Lao shook his head and instructed Xiao Huohuo:
" The Fire Spirit Tree is rooted in the earth's core Heart Flame veins; forcibly transplanting it will only cause it to wither and die."
Moreover, it has already borne fruit once; the next time it will be at least several hundred years. Let it remain here; perhaps future generations will have the opportunity to bear fruit again."
"Furthermore, remember this: for us alchemists, the path of cultivation emphasizes fate and destiny. When faced with rare and precious treasures, we must never exhaust our resources."
"Teacher, I've got it."
Xiao Huohuo nodded and tidied up the situation inside the underground space.