The two of them nodded their heads before turning back towards the center of the chamber.
The Pure Flame Heart Crystal, now unguarded, pulsed brightly in the center of the chamber.
"Let's check out what we have gotten this time," Shen Yuan said, glancing at the crystal.
The group began walking towards the crystal as he popped up a few Qi replenishing pills in his mouth.
'I exhausted more of my Qi than I had anticipated, looks like my current limit is somewhere in the Dao Core Forming Realm,' he said to Yue Lan while walking.
[Yes, remember that the Lava Wyrm didn't have a higher tier bloodline, otherwise it would have been much harder for you to win. At that level he might have already learned Fire Intent to the fourth level if its bloodline was higher.]n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Shen Yuan nodded his head in agreement, 'I need to reach the battle strength equal to the peak of Dao Core Forming Realm before breaking through to the Extreme Origin Core Realm.'
Shen Yuan, Wan Ling, and Han Qingyu approached the Pure Flame Heart Crystal cautiously.
The chamber's oppressive heat had lessened with the Lava Wyrm's death, but the crystal still radiated immense Fire Qi, its golden-red glow casting flickering reflections on the molten rivers around it.
"This crystal is even more magnificent up close," Wan Ling said, her eyes sparkling with awe. "It's practically pulsating with enough Qi to make someone reach the Extreme Origin Core Realm in one go."
Han Qingyu nodded, her silver eyes scanning the area for any other traps or dangers. "Be careful. Treasures of this grade often have hidden dangers, even after their guardian has been defeated."
Shen Yuan smiled faintly, sensing the tense atmosphere Han Qingyu's words had created. "Don't worry. I've got this."
He extended his hand, his Qi flowing steadily as he enveloped the Pure Flame Heart Crystal with his energy.
A subtle hum resonated through the chamber, but nothing unexpected happened.
Carefully, Shen Yuan lifted the crystal, its weight surprisingly light in his hands despite the overwhelming energy it contained.
"It's stable," Shen Yuan softly said, placing the crystal into a specially prepared storage artifact. "This will come in handy later."
The moment Shen Yuan moved toward the Fire Starstones, the ground trembled violently. From the molten pool emerged a swarm of fiery serpent-like creatures, their glowing scales flickering with destructive Fire Qi.
Each one exuded the aura of the Origin Core Creation Realm/Beast General Realm.
"They're Lava Serpents!" Wan Ling exclaimed, drawing her sword. "There are so many!"
Shen Yuan smirked, his crimson blade flashing with murderous intent. "Good. A bit of exercise before the next treasure."
The three worked in perfect harmony, Shen Yuan leading the charge while Wan Ling and Han Qingyu supported him.
Sparks and flames chaotically weaved through the air as the Lava Serpents lunged, their molten bodies coiling and aiming with deadly precision.
"Radiant Lotus Slash!" Wan Ling cried, her blade emitting a golden arc that severed multiple serpents in one strike.
"Tempest Spear!" Han Qingyu's spear spun like a whirlwind, creating a vortex of Wind and Fire Qi that incinerated the serpents attempting to flank her. Continue your adventure at empire
Shen Yuan, in the midst of the chaos, used Void Steps to weave between the serpents, his strikes precise and lethal. His blade crackled with thunder as he unleashed Heavenly Thunder Sword, obliterating several serpents in a single, devastating blast.
Within moments, the battlefield was silent, the molten remains of the Lava Serpents sinking back into the lava pool.
Shen Yuan sheathed his blade, calmly looking at the drowning corpses of the beasts before coolly saying, "They are not worthy enough to be collected."
Wan Ling wiped sweat from her brow, her face glowing with pride. "Thank you, Brother Yuan."
Han Qingyu gave a faint smile, though her eyes reflected admiration for Shen Yuan's strength and consideration.
[Hey hey, stop using your space intent to collect the bodies of those beasts, you just said they are worthless.]
Yue Lan disdainfully said as she felt him using his space intent to collect the corpses of the beasts.
'They are worthless to me, not to Xueyan, give all these corpses to her and leave the cores alone, both mutated and normal, I can practice blacksmithing and alchemy with them.' Shen Yuan chuckled while saying.