Chapter 3020: Former Glory

Ye Liuyun heard the words and only then nodded. But he still asked Qiong Qi worriedly: "If this True Dragon True Fire is still growing, and there is a Dragon Soul inside, what is it waiting for?"

Qiong Qi thought for a moment, then looked toward Long Nv.

Ye Liuyun also suddenly realized that the True Dragon True Fire remained, the Soul remained, and if there were also a true dragon's Physical Body, revival would be possible.

Thinking of this, he immediately put Long Nv into the Space World, fearing the Dragon Soul would rush out and snatch Long Nv away. He didn't even have time to greet Long Nv.

Long Nv initially didn't react. But later she understood why Ye Liuyun had suddenly put her away.

"Haha, look at you, kid, so nervous! It's just a possibility!" Seeing him so nervous, Qiong Qi also suddenly laughed.

"Safety first!" Ye Liuyun also laughed.

Having secured Long Nv's safety, he also relaxed and stopped worrying.

Afterwards, he also put those martial cultivators and the Foreign Tribe back into the Space World, and together with Qiong Qi came to the edge of the lava cave mouth, observing from above.

But as soon as they glanced, two Fire Spirit Demons rushed out from inside, charging at them.

Ye Liuyun struck with one palm, blasting the sea beast formed by the Fire Spirit Demon so it rolled around. Qiong Qi directly took out its fire furnace and covered the Fire Spirit Demon.

Next, Ye Liuyun employed Spatial Power and Heaven and Earth Power, exerting himself fully for a while before finally destroying the Fire Spirit Demon.

"You make it look easy! You destroyed that Fire Spirit Demon in one blow."

Ye Liuyun absorbed the remaining Fire Flame Power from the Fire Spirit Demon while still envying Qiong Qi.

Qiong Qi helplessly said: "Do you think I'd still be waiting here if I had that strength? You're still judging me by old standards?"

"My realm and insight are nowhere near yours. Even my Fire Flame Power isn't as strong as yours. Without treasures, I couldn't deal with this guy."

Ye Liuyun looked at Qiong Qi and suddenly realized that Qiong Qi, who used to be stronger than him, could now be seen through at a glance.

Qiong Qi's cultivation is also at the first tier of Return to One, but his True Essence Quality is far inferior. Although the flame in his elixir also contains fire spirits, its power is not as great as that of the Golden Crow.

Only now did he suddenly realize that the once glorious Qiong Qi, who had always helped him, now needed his care.

Fortunately he realized this early; if danger truly came, he might actually forget to look after Qiong Qi, and even think of letting Qiong Qi save him.

Seeing his gaze, Qiong Qi shrugged and laughed: "Besides, I'm not so cowardly as to need you to put me into the Space World. Accompanying you down to look should be fine."

Ye Liuyun also apologetically said: "I've neglected to look after you! I even found you many smithing tasks, delaying your cultivation!"

Qiong Qi waved his hand, just as before, speaking bluntly: "Enough, enough, don't be sentimental! Actually I'm genuinely interested in smithing and formations; otherwise, even if you assigned me tasks, I'd be too lazy to bother."

"The resources you've given me are plenty—more than I could gather myself. I've already borrowed a lot of your brilliance. But your talent and luck are too good; even if I gave my all, I'd eventually be left behind by you—that's just how it is."

Ye Liuyun heard this, felt a bit better inside, but still thought he should remember to look after Qiong Qi more in the future.

"So now you want to go down with me?" he asked Qiong Qi. He himself wasn't sure whether Qiong Qi could withstand the danger here.

Qiong Qi laughed: "Don't worry, I'm just a bit weaker than you, not an idiot—if I can't beat you, I wouldn't run, would you? Don't forget, even if my strength is lacking, my exploration experience is no less than yours!"

"Alright then, if you can't handle it, just return to the Space World!" Ye Liuyun also thought letting Qiong Qi try first would be fine.

"Hold on, don't treat me like your women! I'm not that fragile! You, those women have all been spoiled by you!"

Qiong Qi felt touched that Ye Liuyun thought to care for him, but instead of saying so, he ended up lecturing Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun also knew he cared about face, so he changed the subject: "What you say is right. But seeing them hurt, I feel heartache."

Qiong Qi merely shook his head helplessly, threw out the fire furnace, and sat directly inside. He now didn't dare to clash head-on with those Fire Spirit Demons; he could only rely on treasures to protect himself, so he could go down with Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun thought it over, then released the Vermilion Bird to also absorb Fire Flame Power and assist in battle. The Vermilion Bird is now also at the third tier of Return to One, its strength greatly increased, so cooperating in battle should be fine.

As soon as the Vermilion Bird appeared, it took a liking to the Fire Flame Power here. It immediately followed Ye Liuyun, leaping into the lava to explore downward slowly.

Every so often they encountered Fire Spirit Demons, but their combined efforts meant no major danger. Ye Liuyun took the lead in attack, while Qiong Qi and the Vermilion Bird assisted from the side.

His Fire Flame Power far surpassed the Fire Spirit Demons, so most of their attacks had little effect on him. The Fire Spirit Demons blocking them were also not particularly strong, nor did they use Spatial Power; he simply squeezed and sliced them with Spatial Power.

At the same time he discovered that, while fighting in the lava, he could draw little Heaven and Earth Power, but could draw on the lava's Fire Flame Power, making his attacks just as strong.

"It seems other elemental powers resemble Heaven and Earth Power, being parts of natural elements in the world. Fire is the same. Here fire elements are abundant, so drawing on them saves effort." Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

Qiong Qi saw that Ye Liuyun was using fire elements in battle, and envied his ability to extrapolate from one example to many.

"Do you know why you lack a master's guidance? It's because your talent is monstrous—no one can guide you for long! The best way for you to improve is truly to learn from stronger opponents in battle!" Qiong Qi muttered to himself.

Ye Liuyun thought it over and found Qiong Qi's words made sense. His former masters indeed hadn't guided him long; most of the time he really could only learn from opponents.

"But your experience is still lacking!" Qiong Qi said, then boasted.

"How so?" Ye Liuyun immediately sensed that Qiong Qi had hidden meaning.

"You haven't noticed that the Fire Spirit Demons attacking us are all at the same level, with no improvement? Normally, the deeper we go, the stronger the Fire Spirit Demons should be! I think there must be even stronger Fire Spirit Demons here."

This time Qiong Qi directly used Voice Transmission to Ye Liuyun, obviously worried about being overheard.