Chapter 63

In a flat desert, Xiao Yan looked around, "Teacher, there's nothing unusual here either, where is the Strange Fire?"

Yao Lao didn't answer, instead closing his eyes; seeing Yao Lao like that, Xiao Yan, knowing better, closed his mouth.

The next moment, Yao Lao's soul power erupted fully, the sand beneath his feet began to flow, and an underground tunnel slowly surfaced.

Xiao Zhan's eyes showed astonishment, using soul power to lift tens of thousands of kilograms of sand; seeing Yao Lao's expression, maintaining this tunnel was also effortless—is this the benefit of strong soul power?

The tunnel was long, unknown where it led, but scorching waves of heat came one after another, soaking everyone's clothes from behind completely.

Xiao Ding waved at Xiao Zhan, signaling that he and the others would stand guard, allowing Yao Lao, Xiao Zhan and the others to enter.

Seeing Xiao Zhan holding Qing Lin, Xiao Ding, though puzzled, didn't ask further—his second brother must have his reasons for doing this.

However, Qing Lin's abnormality was clearly not something Yao Lao could be kept in the dark about, and Xiao Zhan didn't intend to hide it either.

"I never expected that this small Jia Ma Empire would not only possess Strange Fire and a genius like you, but also the existence of the Green Snake Triple Pupil."

Yao Lao let out a slight sigh, feeling moved by the sheer strength of the Jia Ma Empire's fortune.

Ahead, Xiao Yan, holding the moonlight stone to scout, wore a speechless expression: "Fine, fine, fine—I'm a thirteen‑year‑old Fighter Master, and here I don't even get a mention, right?"

With Yao Lao's soul power protecting them, Xiao Zhan and the others proceeded unimpeded to the magma site where the Green Lotus Core Fire resides.

After turning another corner, a red light suddenly appeared at the end of the nearby passage; seeing this, Xiao Yan's body trembled with excitement as he wiped the sweat from his face.

"Deep in the desert, the fire element actually overwhelms the earth element—there must be a Strange Fire here!"

Yao Lao furrowed his brows, "Xiao Yan, calm down; even if there is Strange Fire, you must maintain an unchanging expression."

Watching Xiao Yan gradually calm down, Yao Lao felt a bit satisfied; a thirteen‑year‑old boy having such composure is already quite good, though I still need to temper him properly.

On the final stretch, the three of them plus the ghost sped up, quickly passing through this short stretch and then arriving at the end of the passage…

Standing at the passage's end, the three stared at the fiery‑red world before them, faces dazed—especially Qing Lin, whose small face flushed red, filled with shock.

Only Yao Lao fared somewhat better, saying, "Tch, back when I subdued the Bone Spirit Chill Fire, that scene was far more shocking than this."

Within the huge cavern, the fiery‑red magma flowed slowly; occasionally massive bubbles rose from the magma, but after a moment, with a soft sound, a bang— it burst open, scorching magma shooting out like a fiery red fireworks display, splendid.

Standing at the mouth of the small passage, Xiao Yan and the other gazed at the magma world that seemed boundless; in their awe, they involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Having experienced the Blood Slaughter Heavenly Thunder scene, Xiao Zhan quickly recovered and laughed, "Looks like we've come to the right place this time—we'll see the Strange Fire imminently."

Xiao Yan nodded excitedly, the fire in his eyes still evident, yet he did not impulsively step forward to inspect.

"Wait, there's something in the magma." Yao Lao paused, lifted a hand into the air, gave a light swing, and a massive creature was hauled out of the magma.

Xiao Zhan's eyes flickered; Yao Lao is still maintaining the passage, yet he subdued a Fighter Spirit‑level double‑headed fire spirit snake in an instant—truly worthy of being a Venerable Yao, even as a soul form he's this formidable.

Suddenly, Qing Lin turned her head toward Xiao Zhan, "Brother Zhan, I feel… a terrifying aura moving toward us, as if searching for something."

"A terrifying aura, searching?"

Xiao Zhan's face changed; "Could it be Medusa coming for the Strange Fire? In the original story she found the Green Lotus Core Fire and searched for three years—makes sense."

"Xiao Yan, you and Yao Lao go get the Strange Fire; I'll go outside to inform the elder brother and take good care of Qing Lin." Xiao Zhan spoke extremely fast; Xiao Yan hurriedly nodded, gripping the medicinal pills he had prepared beforehand.

Meanwhile, Yao Lao was sizing up the double‑headed fire spirit snake, his eyes gaining a hint of contemplation.

"Double‑headed fire spirit snakes normally dwell in scorching heat, feeding on magma; they have huge evolutionary potential, starting as first‑rank magic beasts, and with sufficient opportunity could evolve into sixth‑rank magic beasts comparable to Fighting Emperor experts—strange‑land spiritual creatures. It seems this place indeed bears traces of Strange Fire." Gazing at the double‑headed snake churning in the lava lake, Yao Lao's eyes shifted slightly.

"Little girl, go watch its eyes." Yao Lao suddenly told Qing Lin; he also sensed an aura hard to ignore, having dealt with the double‑headed fire spirit snake, he now intended to meet the source of that aura.

Qing Lin shrank back, nodded slightly, and walked forward cautiously…

Outside the cave mouth, Xiao Zhan had Xiao Ding and the others return first, then turned his gaze to the distance—there, a human‑bodied snake‑tailed silhouette already appeared amidst the sandstorm…

Above the sky, the sunset's afterglow showered down, illuminating the distorted space; the next moment, a graceful, curvy figure slowly appeared under Xiao Zhan's gaze.

The suddenly appearing beautiful woman wore a luxurious purple brocade robe; beneath the robe her figure was plump and exquisite, like a ripe peach, exuding a faint charm; her three thousand strands of black hair cascaded casually from her shoulders, hanging over her slender waist, and beneath the robe a segment of purple snake tail was revealed, the tail swaying slightly, a wild, bewitching allure that made one inexplicably feel a heat spreading through the body.

However, it was obvious that Xiao Zhan had no thoughts about his future younger siblings.

But… Xiao Yan had now found the Green Lotus Core Fire ahead of time; I wonder if those two still have any fate together.

"This is already my human territory; I don't know what brings you here, sir." Xiao Zhan, fearing Medusa would notice the Strange Fire's aura, forced himself to step forward.

Medusa turned her head, her indifferent eyes fixed on the young man before her, her red lips parting slightly: "A mere Fighter Spirit dares to question this king?"

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and the aura of a peak Fighting Emperor erupted fully.

Rolling sand and dust surged; Xiao Zhan's black coat was blown away, and a blood‑red gash torn by sand appeared on his face.

Amid such a gale, Xiao Zhan's figure did not retreat but advanced, taking three steps; his aura surged, blood‑red twin wings sprouted on his back, and a long spear appeared in his hand.

"Please take note, this is within the bounds of our human territory."

A Fighting King‑level aura burst forth, and Medusa finally deigned to glance at Xiao Zhan with a proper look: "A Fighter King your age—I've never heard of such a thing; if you keep growing, our snake‑person tribe knows not how great the harm will be."

Medusa's body shifted slightly, and killing intent began to rise in her heart.

【Alchemical Beast Legion flow, multiple female leads, half gacha, half invincible, not demonic route, not breaking original pairings, strive to rewrite the original tragedy, Pokémon + Imperial Armor】

Full‑time Mage: Demon Panel, Infinite Alchemy!

(End of chapter)