Immortality from Taming Elephant

Chapter 757: Chapter 335_2

Although these ores are not of high grade, they are excellent materials for Artifact Refining because they contain the Supreme Evil Fire Qi. Based on the experience Xu Guang gained previously while refining artifacts with Yan Ruge, there is no issue in using these Evil Fire Ores to refine a First Nirvana Divine Weapon.

And this place...

The Evil Fire Ores can be found almost everywhere.

’This truly is a treasure land, a unique field formed by the Remnants of the Supreme, capable of producing so many precious treasures. No wonder so many are flocking to this place,’

Xu Guang mused to himself.

Without hesitation, he collected all the Evil Fire Ores he encountered along the way.

There was plenty of room left in the white jade gourd, so he could take as much as he could carry, dealing with any excess later.

To him, this place was completely a treasure land, absorbing the Demonic Thought Cultivation from the flames.

If he stayed here a bit longer, his Demonic Thought Cultivation might be able to deal with the Double Demons of Lishan.

After proceeding further, Xu Guang suddenly stopped.

Not far ahead, on a relatively flat, charred ground, unusual traces appeared.

They were not naturally formed cracks or lava flows, but rather seemed like man-made Array traces.

Xu Guang stepped forward to investigate.

He saw several huge, relatively neatly cut dark red rocks arranged in a certain pattern, forming a circular area about three zhang in diameter.

Within the area, some lines and symbols were carved into the charred ground, slightly blurred, but vaguely recognizable as remnants of a simple Gathering or Protective Array.

In the center of the array, there was a shallow pit, glazed by high temperatures, seemingly left by prolonged meditation.

"Someone practiced cultivation here?"

Xu Guang frowned.

An ominous feeling rose in his heart.

He inexplicably recalled his previously inescapable experience in the labyrinthine sea.

Could this place be the same?

He then remembered Murong Zhen mentioning having entered the Purple Moon Cave before, wondering if the other had entered the Fire Domain back then?

Xu Guang looked down at the traces left by the unknown powerful person.

The Array lines were carved in an ancient style, the residual Spirituality was extremely weak, almost assimilated by the Fire Domain environment, yet vaguely exuded an aura different from the current era, very ancient.

But it also contained some strange power, strands of compressed Daoist Technique, compressed into those somewhat illusory Dao patterns.

Fortunately, because so much time had passed, the Dao patterns seemed unable to erupt.

That was... the power of a Refining Pattern Master.

One wonders, what became of this person in the end?

Whether they lived or died?

If they were alive, one wonders if they achieved sainthood.

As he delved deeper, he discovered several similar traces.

Some were simple rock caves with remnants of Forbidden Technique at the entrances.

Others were relatively intact rock walls, which seemed to have once had inscriptions, but were so eroded by time and high temperatures that they were difficult to decipher.

Some even had remnants of discarded Magic Artifact fragments that had long lost their Spirituality, deformed by burning heat.

These traces varied in age, left by different people over a long time, but given the extreme environment of the Fire Domain, Xu Guang found it difficult to accurately determine their age.

While pondering, the terrain ahead changed.

A broader area with crisscrossing lava rivers appeared before him. At the center of several converging lava rivers, a hundred zhang high red-hued hill rose up.

On the hill, the temperature was noticeably higher than the surrounding area, and the air was slightly distorted by the heat.

However, what caught Xu Guang’s attention was a huge Evil Fire Ore standing on the hilltop, seeming to absorb the essence of the Fire Domain, emitting a violent aura and appearing purplish-red throughout.

Treasure.

This is a treasure that almost qualifies as Sacred material, invaluable.

Xu Guang exchanged glances with General Wei and carefully skirted several slowly flowing lava rivers to gradually approach the hill.

Upon closer inspection, he found that the hill was not whole; its body had many varying-sized cave entrances, dark and depths unknown.

The largest cave, on the east side of the hill, was about two zhang high and over three zhang wide, with smooth edges and even traces of steps, clearly frequented by people or things.

From deep within the cave, a dim red light faintly emanated, along with a purer but more scorching fierce Flame Power.

Xu Guang halted several dozen zhang outside the entrance, not daring to rashly enter.

He expanded his perception, silently activating the Five Immortals Secret Technique to enhance his senses, carefully examining the cave entrance inside and out.

On the ground near the entrance, there were traces of the charred soil being turned and trampled, varying in age.

A sense of threat vaguely emanated from within these caves.

Xu Guang squinted his eyes; there seemed to be something within these caves. Could it be that there are living creatures within the Fire Domain?

"Hiss!"

A sharp, piercing screech, like metal scraping combined with explosive fiery roar, suddenly echoed from deep within the cave!

Immediately after, the dim red light at the entrance blazed brightly!

Three crimson shadows, like arrows leaving a bowstring, surged out of the cave with scorching airwaves and fierce energy, shooting directly at Xu Guang and General Wei!

Xu Guang’s pupils contracted, recognizing the approaching entities.

He saw three fire beast soul shadows resembling lizards, their bodies composed entirely of crimson Crystal Stone and flowing lava!

About ten zhang long, with stout, powerful limbs, sharp claws and teeth, gleaming with a metallic chill.

They had no eyes, their scales appeared somewhat tattered, resembling monsters risen from death in appearance.

There are also soul shadows in the Fire Domain?

The three fire lizard soul shadows before him seemed to be at the initial entry of the Second Nirvana level, posing no threat to Xu Guang.

As the three fire lizard soul shadows rushed closer, their scorching flame claws tearing through the air.

Xu Guang snorted coldly, refraining from using the Five Emperors Dharma Body, instead simply stepping forward and launching a punch with his right fist enveloped in chaotic Qi Force!

The punch was precise, overtaking the speed of sound and directly hitting the head of the foremost fire lizard.

Boom!

With a dull explosion, the leading fire lizard soul shadow suddenly disintegrated, transforming into a torrent of flames, yet the Demonic Thought Power within these flames, containing an inconceivable force, actually merged into the other two fire lizard soul shadows!

The auras of the remaining two fire lizard soul shadows suddenly intensified.

Xu Guang squinted his eyes as General Wei stepped forward, swinging his trunk at the remaining two fire lizard soul shadows.

The heavy trunk, wielding the Ancient Elephant Power, swept across like a steel whip.

Slap! Slap!

The two soul shadows wobbled, on the verge of collapse.

General Wei smugly waved his trunk towards Xu Guang, considering these monsters to be as fragile as porcelain, breaking upon contact.

Yet Xu Guang remained vigilant, stepping forward as the Demonic Thought Coral behind him manifested instantly, enveloped by Red Lotus Karmic Fire, forcibly absorbing the Demonic Thought Power in the air to prevent the formation of stronger monsters.

’Be careful, these monsters are similar to undying creatures.’

After reminding General Wei, Xu Guang couldn’t help but speak up.

"Luckily, there are only three of them. If there were enough, the faster we kill, the more likely we could accidentally create a Saint Realm monster."

As his words fell.

Xu Guang suddenly sensed something ominous.

As he turned back.

He saw numerous pairs of scarlet eyes appearing at the densely packed cave entrances on the distant hill...

An unholy wave of Flame Power, accompanied by a tide of Demonic Thought, surged towards their direction.

"What is this..."

Damn it!

"Ah Wei, run!"

Xu Guang swiftly grabbed the massive Evil Fire Ore atop the mountain, shouting at General Wei.

Once familiar with the characteristics of these monsters, General Wei was no longer as imposing, reducing his size and dashing off with all four hooves.

These were the most troublesome adversaries Xu Guang had encountered recently.

Even while being pursued by the Double Demons of Lishan, he could barely muster some means of resistance.

But these monsters...

Couldn’t be killed, like stubborn stains.

They fled desperately.

Fortunately, these monsters seemed to have a strong territorial awareness, ceasing their pursuit after roughly several dozen li.