BTTH : From the beginning of the battle to the top

"Blue Lotus Earth Fire," ranked nineteenth on the异火榜 (Exotic Fire Ranking), is born deep within the earth. It undergoes countless refinements, integrations, compressions, and carvings through the earth's fire... It takes ten years to become spiritual, a hundred years to take shape, and a thousand years to become a lotus. Once mature, it has a bluish hue, with a blue flame at its core, possessing the ability to trigger volcanic eruptions.

Lin Yuan dismounted from the two-headed fire spirit snake and instructed it, "Wait for me here," before spreading his wings and flying into the blue light.

Upon entering the blue light, the temperature around him strangely dropped significantly. Lin Yuan sensed the surroundings and roughly understood the reason.

"The fire element energy is all converging towards the blue lotus. It seems the surrounding fire element energy is being absorbed by the blue lotus. With a thousand years of accumulated energy, it's no wonder it can give birth to exotic fire."

Lin Yuan's anticipation grew as he flew closer to the blue lotus, carefully observing the blue flower before him. It resembled a piece of blue jade, crystal clear, with eight petals, and within it was a small lotus platform. Some holes on the platform emitted faint glimmers, where the purest fire attribute energy had condensed into lotus seeds. Below the blue lotus were slender roots covered in tiny tendrils, greedily absorbing the violent fire attribute energy from the surrounding magma.

"This blue lotus can absorb and refine the fire element so efficiently; it truly is extraordinary. I should study it further later."

Then Lin Yuan looked at the lotus platform. At the center, in a fist-sized hole, a blue flame was burning fiercely, emitting astonishing energy as it flickered!

Confirming that the Blue Lotus Earth Fire was safe, Lin Yuan let out a sigh of relief.

He took out a crystal-clear jade sword he had prepared earlier and gently sliced at the part where the lotus flower connected to the roots. The blue lotus fell off perfectly, like a work of art. With a wave of his hand, the blue lotus flew into his palm, hovering above it, while the blue lotus fire on the platform swayed lightly, showing no signs of the exotic fire's ferocity.

"What a treasure! The Blue Lotus Earth Fire is so stable within it; one cannot see any signs of its violent nature."

After obtaining the Blue Lotus Earth Fire, Lin Yuan finally relaxed and curiously tested his recent idea. He took a recovery pill from his storage ring and placed it in his mouth, then grasped the section of the root that was crazily absorbing energy. At the same time, he released his soul perception to probe it. The moment he made contact, his internal fighting energy surged towards the point of contact.

"This devouring power is quite interesting. Is the efficiency of absorption related to the degree of energy refinement? So that's how it is."

After about twenty percent of his internal fighting energy was absorbed, Lin Yuan released his grip, bit down on the recovery pill, and slowly restored his fighting energy to its peak, pondering thoughtfully.

"Well, I have a general understanding now. Nature can indeed create such a special structure. This world is truly marvelous. I wonder what kind of extraordinary devouring power the Void Devouring Flame possesses. Never mind, it's time to go back."

Shaking his head, Lin Yuan flew out of the blue light and landed on the two-headed fire spirit snake waiting for him. He said, "Let's go, Hongyu. We're heading back."

Upon hearing this, the two-headed fire spirit snake swiftly flew back along the route they came.

"Young master, welcome back!" At the entrance of the passage, Qinglin looked at the calm surface of the magma lake, joyfully shouting, relieved of her earlier worries.

At that moment, the magma churned, and a massive figure emerged from the magma lake.

Standing on the two-headed fire spirit snake, Lin Yuan held the blue lotus and smiled at the delighted Qinglin, saying, "Sorry to worry you, Qing'er. I'm back!"

He leaped down and stood steadily beside Qinglin, taking out two pills and tossing them to the two heads of the two-headed fire spirit snake. "Thank you, Hongyu."

The two-headed fire spirit snake caught the two pills in its mouth and swallowed them, its eyes showing more satisfaction and docility as it swam to the side and coiled up to digest the pills it had just swallowed.

"This is the exotic fire you were looking for! It's so beautiful. Congratulations, young master," Qinglin said, gazing at the floating blue lotus with curiosity.

Lin Yuan patted Qinglin's head and gently said, "Yes, I finally got it. I owe it all to you this time, Qing'er."

Lin Yuan felt a bit emotional; this time, Qinglin had truly made a significant contribution. If it weren't for her taming the two-headed fire spirit snake, finding the Blue Lotus Earth Fire would have been like searching for a needle in a haystack, taking who knows how much time and effort.

"I'm just happy to help you, young master!" Qinglin replied, her eyes crinkling with joy, her radiant smile resembling a blooming blue lotus.

"It's not the time to relax yet. We should leave this place first." After patting Qinglin's head, Lin Yuan prepared to take her away. To be safe, it was better to leave the Tagore Desert immediately.

"Young master, wait for me!" Qinglin called out, waving to the two-headed fire spirit snake not far away. The three flower mark on its forehead glowed brightly, and then the two-headed fire spirit snake's body rapidly shrank, transforming into a wisp of blue light that flew into Qinglin's sleeve.

"Alright, young master, I'm ready."

Seeing Qinglin's actions, Lin Yuan couldn't help but marvel, "The Bi Snake's Three Flower Eyes are indeed remarkable."

Then, Lin Yuan took Qinglin in his arms and flew towards the cave exit.

Before long, a blue light shot up from the calm desert, revealing a hollow in the ground. A figure resembling a girl with blue hues flew out of the hole, and with a wave of her hand, a whirlwind formed, stirring up sand and burying the cave entrance.

Afterward, the figure transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards the Beast Mountain Range.

After the blue figure had left for a while, a seductive figure in a purple brocade robe arrived at the scene. Beneath the brocade robe, her body was voluptuous and exquisite, resembling a ripe peach, exuding a faint allure. Her face was extremely beautiful and delicate, yet her brows revealed a regal demeanor, unmistakably the infamous and beautiful Queen Medusa.

At this moment, Queen Medusa frowned slightly, a hint of confusion appearing on her cold and charming face.

"I clearly sense a special aura here. Could it be below??"

Five days later.

In front of a secluded cave in the Beast Mountain Range, a man and a woman stood facing each other—Lin Yuan and Qinglin.

After flying out of the underground cave, Lin Yuan, to be safe, had flown with Qinglin for three consecutive days, finally finding this secluded spot in the territory of the Gama Empire, using the border between the Gama Empire and the Serpent People Empire as a shield to prevent Medusa from detecting the aura of the exotic fire and pursuing them.

"Qing'er, although this place is remote, just to be safe, I will enter seclusion. You should release those five and let them patrol the area to protect me," Lin Yuan instructed Qinglin seriously.

"I understand, young master. I won't let anyone approach here," Qinglin replied firmly.

"Yes, I trust you, Qing'er." Nodding, Lin Yuan turned and entered the cave.

Then, five beams of light flew out from Qinglin's sleeve, transforming into five large serpent-shaped magical beasts, including Hongyu. Each exuded a powerful aura, even among fourth-tier magical beasts. They all looked at Qinglin with great docility.

Among them, four of the fourth-tier magical beasts were the ones Lin Yuan had helped Qinglin tame the day before. Lin Yuan's strength in this area was overwhelming, and he easily helped Qinglin capture four serpent-shaped magical beasts. If it weren't for considering Qinglin's low cultivation level and the potential risks of overusing the Bi Snake's Three Flower Eyes, Lin Yuan had originally planned to gather an even number for her.

Even so, the five magical beasts brought significant benefits to Qinglin, not only providing her with five fighting spirit bodyguards but also greatly accelerating her cultivation speed.

"You four go on guard around the area. Xiao Hong will stay here with me to protect the entrance for the young master." Following Qinglin's orders, the five magical beasts scattered to secure the surroundings. Qinglin glanced at the cave and then sat cross-legged, beginning her cultivation. Lin Yuan had always reminded her to focus on her training.

In the cave illuminated by the Moonlight Stone, Lin Yuan was also preparing to refine the exotic fire.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Blue Lotus Earth Fire. Let's begin!"

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