Yang Podi flew rapidly towards the northwest of the Heaven Dou Empire. In just half a day, he arrived at a desert, which was the largest desert on the Douluo Continent — the Tarim Desert, with the Flowing Fire Mountain Range in the very center of the desert.
After entering the Flowing Fire Mountain Range, Yang Podi stopped flying and instead walked alone. Flying in this desert would cover too great a distance and make it easy to miss things.
After entering the Flowing Fire Mountain Range, the temperature was significantly higher, with the outer area alone reaching over fifty degrees Celsius.
The ground of the entire Flowing Fire Mountain Range is black, with virtually no vegetation, or only a few fire-resistant plants, such as the Crimson Thorn.
As they went deeper, the temperature rose higher and higher. When Yang Podi was about to reach a volcano, the air temperature reached a full 200 degrees Celsius. Moreover, there seemed to be extremely violent fire elements in the attacks. The fire elements here were not suitable for Soul Master to absorb. If they forcibly absorbed a large amount of fire elements, their Soul Power would probably become very unstable.
No wonder there are no people living around here, not even Soul Master.
Especially around the volcano, small red canyons have appeared on the ground, clearly caused by the massive volcanic ash after the eruption, which in turn caused earthquakes that led to ground fissures.
However, quite a few Soul Beast did appear here, and they were all very good fire-type Soul Beast, including fire lizards, fire spiders, fire bats, Huo Yun leopards, and even a number of firebirds and fire lions. They were all very good Soul Beast and very suitable for fire-attribute Soul Master. In particular, they also encountered a 40,000-year-old Blazing Fire Wolf, which was actually Qin Ming's Martial Soul from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. It was definitely a top-quality fire-type Soul Beast.
Unfortunately, these Soul Beast were far too young for Yang Podi; his goal was for Yang Podi to be at least 90,000 years old.
Just then, the entire Flowing Fire Mountain Range suddenly emitted a series of booming sounds, and terrifying explosions occurred in many vulnerable locations. Countless magma spewed out from the crater, and the entire world was shrouded in magma and volcanic ash, as if it were the end of the world.
Looking at this astonishing celestial power, Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head. He then casually found a small canyon to sit down. This place could barely block the eruption of the volcano, but deep inside the canyon, scorching lava flowed, making it feel like being in a sea of fire.
Surprisingly, there were quite a few Soul Beast hiding in the canyon, and all kinds of Soul Beast were trembling with fear, and they did not attack each other, even their natural enemies.
Yang Podi ignored the weak Soul Beast and continued walking deeper into the Flowing Fire Mountain Range after the volcanic eruption was over.
The deeper they went, the higher the temperature soared. By the time Yang Podi was nearing the core area, the temperature had reached 500 degrees Celsius, making it difficult even for a high-level Soul Master to enter.
At this temperature, it exceeds the temperature of a normal flame; it seems as if explosions could erupt at any moment, caused by extremely strong fire elements. There's no need for lighting here; Sisi light occasionally appear in the air.
If an ordinary person were to enter, their clothes and hair would likely be instantly ignited. The intense temperature exceeds that of cooking. Even Soul Master could only barely survive by resisting with their Soul Power, and even then, only someone at the Soul Emperor level or higher would be able to do so.
They did find quite a few excellent Soul Beast here, especially a 60,000-year-old One-Horned Fire Tyrannosaurus, which was top-notch in both strength and fire attribute.
It took Yang Podi a whole day to finally reach the deepest part of the Flowing Fire Mountain Range.
The environment here is astonishing; the air temperature has reached 800 degrees Celsius. Even an ordinary Soul Douluo couldn't stay here for long. Especially in the central area, there is a large expanse of lava, and all of it is boiling. It seems that the temperature inside the lava exceeds 1,500 degrees Celsius.
Especially in this location, the Soul Master's perception is greatly limited. Ordinary Soul Master can probably only sense the fiery aura around them, and their eyes, being exposed to such high temperatures, could easily go blind in a very short time.
However, it was not a great difficulty for Yang Podi. After all, Yang Podi had already undergone the Gold-Grade Awakening of his Body Martial Soul, and his whole body was like cast iron. In addition, with the Ice and Fire Body Tempering tempering he had undergone, his heat resistance probably surpassed that of everyone in the world.
Yang Podi searched for a long time around the magma deep in the Flowing Fire Mountain Range, but still couldn't find the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast he wanted.
At this moment, Yang Podi was extremely puzzled: Something's not right. I clearly sensed a trace of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast just now. This Soul Beast can't possibly not exist. Where is it hiding?
Yang Podi searched the surrounding area for a long time and did find several nests, which should be the nests of ten-thousand -Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Unfortunately, he couldn't find any trace of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, or even the tunnel leading out. Logically speaking, this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast should still be hiding in the Flowing Fire Mountain Range.
Yang Podi looked at the magma with a sense of disbelief: Could this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast be hiding inside the magma? But the magma is 1,500 degrees high. Not to mention Soul Beast, even he himself would have to be extremely careful.
Yang Podi stayed around the lava for several days but still didn't see any trace of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. However, Yang Podi was certain that the Sisi aura of the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast was indeed coming from the bottom of the lava. Judging from the situation, this Soul Beast must be very extraordinary. Being able to survive in such a harsh environment, its fire attribute ability must be terrifyingly strong.
After thinking it over carefully for a while, Yang Podi finally decided to go down into the magma to take a look. The temperature of the magma was very high, but it was still not as high as the Yang Spring of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
After making some preparations, Yang Podi turned golden all over and then leaped into the lava.
Although the magma was scorching hot, this level of heat wasn't too difficult for Yang Podi. However, as he went deeper into the magma, the temperature actually increased, and the aura of the Soul Beast also became stronger.
Yang Podi followed the aura of the Soul Beast and searched for it. Unexpectedly, he had only gone deep into the lava before. After swimming for several thousand meters, he suddenly had to swim upwards. When Yang Podi came out of the lava, he found himself in a small rocky cave, somewhat similar to the Cold Pool in the Ancient Tomb Sect in The Return of the Condor Heroes.
When Yang Podi entered this small rocky space, his vision brightened. It turned out to be a small space several kilometers long and wide. The spiritual energy inside was very concentrated, and unlike the fiery lava, it seemed to have a very strong life force.
It does look like a cave, and what's even stranger is that this cave is completely undamaged by the lava.
Beside the cave dwelling slept a fire dragon that was forty meters long, seemingly guarding the cave dwelling, or perhaps treating it as its home.
In the center of the cave stands a giant tree, hundreds of meters tall, which basically covers the entire rocky space and looks quite extraordinary.
Yang Podi was somewhat shocked by what he saw. This Soul Beast was very similar to Liu Erlong's Martial Soul in the original Shrek Academy, and it seemed to have a very powerful aura.
Yang Podi couldn't help but blurt out, "A three-hundred-thousand-year-old fire dragon."
At this moment, Yang Podi's eyes seemed to be shining. This level of top-grade Soul Beast can be called the pinnacle of Soul Beast. It might not be weaker than the Xiong Jun of the Star Dou Great Forest, and it might even be stronger than the Crimson Scarlet King of Hell Three-Headed Hound.
Without saying a word, Yang Podi summoned his Martial Soul, the Soul Breaking Spear, and charged towards the fire dragon. It would be such a pity to let such a top-grade Soul Beast escape.
Faced with Yang Podi's attack, the fire dragon suddenly opened its eyes, and even tried to block Yang Podi's attack with its huge dragon claws.
However, the Soul Breaking Spear and the Dragon Claw only collided, and the Dragon Claw was directly injured. Judging from its strength, this fire dragon was only around Level 98 at its peak, probably not even Level 99.
The fire dragon seemed extremely angry. "Human, how dare you ambush me! I'll kill you!"
After the fire dragon finished speaking, the entire space seemed to change. There seemed to be endless fire energy in the space, like a kind of Flame Domain. Especially in the environment at the bottom of the volcano, the fire dragon seemed to be even more powerful.
This was clearly the fire dragon's Flame Domain; the energy in the air became extremely violent, as if one were in a sea of fire.
In particular, the fire dragon spewed out a crimson flame, as if it could incinerate everything in the world.
Yang Podi showed no fear, his entire body turning golden, even his Soul Breaking Spear turned golden, and he unleashed his Fifth Soul Skill: Tyrant Dragon Annihilation Strike. The Soul Breaking Spear, like One-Horned Tyrant Dragon Rex, directly met the crimson flames, splitting them apart.
Upon seeing Yang Podi's Soul Skill, the fire dragon instantly flew into a rage. "Human, how dare you slaughter my Dragon Clan! You're courting death!"
Yang Podi coldly replied, "It's just a mutated sub-dragon with a trace of the Dragon Clan blood. It dares to call itself Dragon Clan. Even if the Black Dragon King were here, I wouldn't be afraid."
After Yang Podi finished speaking, he flashed forward, gripping the Soul Breaking Spear with both hands, and appeared in front of the fire dragon, thrusting it towards the dragon's head.
The fire dragon hurriedly lunged forward with its huge dragon claws, as if trying to block Yang Podi's attack, but Yang Podi's move was powerful and heavy, especially since the Soul Breaking Spear had extreme metal properties, and it pierced through the dragon's claws in one move.
However, this fire dragon's defense was obviously very strong. Even though its claws were injured, it still gripped Yang Podi's Soul Breaking Spear tightly. A huge burst of fire shot out from the dragon's mouth, and even Yang Podi felt great pressure. It seemed that this fire dragon had reached the realm of Ultimate Fire.
But Yang Podi was not afraid at all. His right arm flashed with Soul Power, which was Yang Podi's Right Arm Soul Bone skill one: Godly Bull's Strength. Yang Podi's strength increased several times in an instant. Then, he held the Soul Breaking Spear with both hands and slashed it, directly severing a dragon claw.
Immediately afterwards, the Right Arm Soul Bone flashed again, this time directly using the second skill of the Right Arm Soul Bone: Godly Bull Charge. The right hand directly met the oncoming flames with a punch, and the flames were directly knocked away.
This exchange was like a clash between Ultimate Fire and Ultimate Strength, but it was clear that Yang Podi had a greater advantage, and even his Ultimate Fire was knocked away.
The fire dragon let out a huge scream after one of its claws was severed. Then, a huge dragon tail lashed out, a move called "Divine Dragon Tail Swing Sweep." The tail was especially powerful, with intense flames that seemed to cleave the entire space in two.
But Yang Podi didn't care about all that. His Eighth Soul Ring flashed, and the Soul Breaking Spear unleashed a golden light, as if trying to tear the heavens and earth apart. This was Yang Podi's Eighth Soul Skill: Golden Behemoth Slash. The huge golden slash directly severed a section of the fire dragon's tail, and the fire dragon let out a painful roar once again.
At this moment, the fire dragon clearly understood that the enemy before it was far stronger than itself. Now, one of its claws had been severed and a section of its tail had been cut off. If it continued to fight like this, it would be doomed. Perhaps the only way to survive was to jump into the lava, where it was in its home turf.
The fire dragon used its remaining Soul Power to rush towards the magma, but how could Yang Podi let it have its way? Yang Podi's Soul Ring flashed again, and he directly used his Ninth Soul Skill, the second one: Sun Shooting.
The enormous Soul Breaking Spear seemed to turn golden, shimmering with light, and flew rapidly towards the fire dragon, piercing through its entire head and pinning it to the wall.
The fire dragon was instantly killed, without even having time to self-destruct.
Immediately afterwards, a huge blood-red Soul Ring appeared on the fire dragon's body, and what's more, the Soul Ring had three gold edges, clearly indicating that this was a Ferocious Beast was over 300,000 years old.