Chapter 229: 229. The Past Clouds and Smoke of the Spirit Fire

229. Chapter 229: The Past Clouds and Smoke of the Spirit Fire

But likewise, risk and opportunity coexist; those who possess a Spirit Fire can even challenge those of higher cultivation levels.

She had heard of this Spirit Fire before; it could be called the most top-tier existence in the world.

Yet now, it calls Su Chen "Master."

The three people present had vastly different moods, and only Su Chen was in a state of utter bewilderment.

Amidst the fluttering books, a deep blue flame suddenly darted out. The flame was not large, perhaps even somewhat weak, flickering incessantly with a "whoosh" sound like a mischievous child, circling Su Chen several times.

"Why is Master so weak now?"

The Spirit Fire asked in confusion, its voice carrying a tone of childlike innocence.

But upon seeing its old acquaintance Lv Luo, it immediately rushed over in excitement.

Lv Luo's true form was a Tree Spirit, naturally afraid of fire. Seeing it rush toward her, she was so scared her face turned pale, and she hurriedly hid behind Su Chen.

"You—don't come over!"

"A million years have passed, how are you still so timid? Hahaha."

The Spirit Fire immediately let out a burst of raucous laughter, its main body of flame flickering bright and dim along with it.

Lv Luo was so annoyed she couldn't speak. Subconsciously, she wanted to beat it, but thinking that in the past she would only have been set on fire, she could only pout, feeling very aggrieved.

"Master has reincarnated. You know the situation back then as well as I do; it took a lot of effort for me to find Master."

Thinking of her own bitter journey of several hundred years, Lv Luo felt a moment of sadness.

The Spirit Fire also thought of the past, and the light, happy laughter from before vanished. However, it soon flew back in front of Su Chen.

"It's okay, Master. With my help, you will surely be able to recover to your previous life's cultivation level very quickly."

The distance between the Spirit Fire and Su Chen was very close. Su Chen could immediately feel that scorching temperature, but it did not harm him; he only felt warm and somewhat comfortable.

"Master, just call me Xiao Ling, like before. I've been trapped here for hundreds of years and couldn't escape no matter what. Those damned villains actually used Master's blood to seal me and even sent demon beasts. I tried many ways to guide people here, but all failed. Now, I have finally seen the light of day again."

As Xiao Ling spoke, its eyes were filled with tears. If it had a physical body, it would probably be hugging Su Chen's leg and crying right now.

"It's alright, it's alright."

Su Chen was still in a daze, subconsciously rubbing his nose. His mouth, usually so glib and eloquent, actually didn't know what to say this time.

"Master, have you forgotten me? You're so cold to me now."

Xiao Ling said, feeling very aggrieved again.

Lv Luo couldn't watch anymore. How did this Spirit Fire become like a rogue after gaining sentience, wanting the Master's affection everywhere?

Master's love was already divided into many parts; if it were divided further, she would only have a tiny bit left.

Thinking of this, Lv Luo said unceremoniously: "Stop pretending. Master doesn't recognize you yet. You're being so enthusiastic—someone who didn't know better would think you're some kind of scamming rogue!"

Xiao Ling clearly hadn't thought of this aspect. Although it had gained sentience, it hadn't seen many humans and didn't understand the complexity of human nature.

It only knew how to express its joys and sorrows straightforwardly. It hadn't expected to accidentally cause trouble for its Master.

Thinking of this, it felt a bit guilty.

"Alright, Xiao Ling, since you've been here for so long, do you know what's going on with the other two doors?"

Seeing this, Su Chen felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward and immediately brought up the topic.

Once the serious matter was mentioned, everyone couldn't help but fix their gaze on Xiao Ling. Xiao Ling was just a ball of fire now and had no facial expressions, but everyone inexplicably felt it had an air of unfathomable depth.

"I've been trapped here for a long time. Although I was sealed, I could still perceive the situation outside. That place with the Eagle Totem seems to be where they use to contact the outside world."

"Every once in a while, there is Spiritual Power interfering. As for that Snake, I don't know. Since I arrived here, I haven't felt any fluctuations from there."

Xiao Ling continued.

"Then do you have a way to get in?" Lv Luo took up the conversation and asked.

"Who am I? I am a top-tier Spirit Fire, capable of anything in heaven or on earth. If they hadn't used True Dragon Breath to seal me, I wouldn't have been trapped for so long. As for the restrictions on their doors, for me, it's easy—just a matter of exhaling."

Xiao Ling said this with great pride. If it had a little tail, it would probably be spinning like a propeller right now.

"Then hurry up and take us there."

Hearing this, Lv Luo said hurriedly.

They had stayed in this Illusion Realm for too long. Thinking that they could leave soon, they felt a bit excited.

"Coming, coming."

Xiao Ling had also had enough of staying here. Although the scenery was the same as before its death, in this empty hall, it had only been itself and a demon dragon for thousands of years; it had developed psychological trauma.

As the words fell, it immediately released Spirit Fire toward a spot. The originally calm scene changed instantly, replaced by a dilapidated cave, and a large opening was burned in front of the Spirit Fire.

Everyone went out through that opening and returned to the three stone doors from before.

Because the restriction was lifted, the area of the stone door with the Dragon Totem was desolate, having returned to its original appearance, looking out of place compared to the other two.

Xiao Ling immediately flew in front of the Eagle Totem and forcefully spat out a mouthful of fire. The deep blue flame instantly burned fiercely, and the air was filled with the smell of burning.

Not long after, that stone door was burned until not even ashes remained.

"Master, come in quickly," Xiao Ling said excitedly, its flame flickering bright and dim incessantly.

After the few of them entered, they immediately sensed an unusually cold aura. Several venomous snakes rushed over, flicking their tongues.

But before they could reach the group, they were all burned to ashes by Xiao Ling.

"A bunch of low-level demon beasts, daring to act presumptuously in front of me! With me here, don't even think about hurting Master!"

Xiao Ling said triumphantly.

Su Chen couldn't help but touch Xiao Ling's flame. Xiao Ling enjoyed it very much; the flame brushed against Su Chen's palm, itchy and warm.

Only after the two walked completely inside did they discover that this was clearly a tomb. In the very center sat a huge coffin. The coffin was pitch black, made of extremely yin wood. Not only that, but complex patterns were also drawn on it with a brush.

Just by looking, one could tell that the source of these patterns was not of the righteous path; furthermore, they were meant to suppress righteousness, being extremely yin and evil.

It was already extremely yin and evil wood, and paired with this evil curse, it was a situation that made one wish for ten thousand deaths.

Liu Ruyan's body began to tremble slightly. Among them, she had the lowest cultivation level, so the stimulation she received was more intense. This coldness was not physical, but struck directly at the soul, causing deep fear. (End of chapter)