Consumed by Heavenly Flame

Chapter 71: Consumed by the Heavenly Flame (Please collect and recommend)

Cai Die looked at the obedient giant snake before her, slowly reached out, and gently patted its head. To her surprise, the huge emerald-green eyes of the snake revealed a trace of human-like satisfaction!

Cai Die asked the snake, "Can you take us across?"

The snake seemed to understand her words and turned its massive body, rising out of the lake. Cai Die looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Let's go!"

Still somewhat dazed, Xiao Yu followed Cai Die onto the snake's back. The giant snake carried the two of them smoothly toward the island in the center of the lake.

In just a few breaths, Xiao Yu and Cai Die reached the small island. The snake raised its body, gazing at Cai Die, then slowly bent down, flicking its scarlet tongue. Cai Die extended her hand and patted its head once more, after which the snake, satisfied, sank back into the lake.

Xiao Yu couldn't help but sigh, "It seems your bloodline power is quite formidable."

Cai Die smiled lightly but said nothing. Her eyes showed a hint of confusion, though Xiao Yu, focused on surveying the island, didn't notice her strange expression.

The island wasn't very large, surrounded by trees and various plants, lush and vibrant.

The Bone-Chilling Flame inside Xiao Yu transmitted a signal to him, confirming that the Green Lotus Core Flame was indeed on this island. He led Cai Die further along a path through the bamboo forest. The surroundings were quiet, almost eerily so. After rounding a few bends, the view opened up.

Before them lay a circular clearing, where all the bamboo and plants had been neatly removed. Tiny, smooth pebbles were scattered across the area. In the center of the clearing was a small pond filled with crystal-clear water, shrouded in a layer of mist. Xiao Yu could feel the extreme cold emanating from it.

He recognized this as the Icy Spirit Cold Spring, a crucial material for absorbing Heavenly Flames, and a highly valuable resource. Though rare, Xiao Yu wasn't surprised, as he already knew about it. His attention was focused on the lotus pedestal in the middle of the pond, where a small, blue-green flame floated and flickered gently.

This flame was brimming with life. As it burned, it sometimes took the shape of a lotus, and other times it formed a small, blue-green flame snake that coiled adorably on the lotus pedestal.

Though Xiao Yu had read about such things before, the written descriptions couldn't compare to the impact of seeing it with his own eyes. Just then, the system's voice rang in his mind: "Ding! Snake Tribe sign-in successful! Reward: Green Lotus Core Flame!"

"Reward issued. Host must refine the Heavenly Flame independently. No risks involved."

As the system's voice faded, Xiao Yu felt a close connection with the Green Lotus Core Flame on the lotus pedestal. It felt as if he were looking at his own child!

However, there was one problem. A barrier surrounded the lotus pedestal. Whenever the Green Lotus Core Flame tried to leave the pedestal's range, a faint white light shield would appear, blocking it. This must have been a restriction set by Queen Medusa to prevent the flame from escaping. As Xiao Yu pondered how to take it away, he failed to notice the change in Cai Die beside him.

Her beautiful face showed alternating expressions of confusion and hesitation. Her slender hands slowly formed a series of seals in front of her.

As her seals changed, the lotus pedestal began to tremble. Xiao Yu watched in surprise as the white barrier slowly disappeared, and the once gentle Green Lotus Core Flame began to stir violently. Xiao Yu was overjoyed, and with a single thought, the flame calmed down once again.

Far outside the city, Queen Medusa sensed the disappearance of the barrier and her expression turned icy. "Humans, you must die!"

Facing her, Yun Yun suddenly felt a deadly threat. Queen Medusa's hands glowed with a surge of purple energy, launching an attack at Yun Yun. Yun Yun couldn't figure out why Queen Medusa had suddenly become so desperate, but given the danger, she had no time to think about it.

With a flap of her wings, Yun Yun swiftly retreated while summoning a burst of blue energy with her sword. "Wind's Limit: Meteor Slash!"

A streak of blue light shot toward Queen Medusa, but it was quickly swallowed by the purple energy. The weakened purple light continued toward Yun Yun, piercing through her left shoulder in an instant. Blood spurted out, and Yun Yun's face turned pale. Fortunately, Queen Medusa didn't press the attack. Instead, she transformed into a purple streak and sped toward the temple.

Back at the island, Cai Die seemed entranced, murmuring, "Heavenly Flame... evolution... protect the Snake Tribe... my duty."

It was only then that Xiao Yu noticed something was wrong with Cai Die. "What's wrong with you?" he asked.

He tried to pull her back as she walked toward the Green Lotus Core Flame, but Cai Die broke free with a pulse of red energy, ignoring his calls. When Xiao Yu tried again to stop her, she turned toward him. He was shocked to see her pupils had turned a demonic red, and a seductive aura surged toward him.

"This power... Dou Huang?" Xiao Yu's body froze. While he could still perceive his surroundings, he had completely lost control over his body. Helpless, he could only watch as Cai Die approached the Green Lotus Core Flame.

As she neared the flame, Cai Die's clothes slid off, and she formed a seal with her hands. In an instant, she transformed into a giant red snake, exuding a violent aura that spread in all directions.

The powerful figures fighting in the city all stopped in their tracks, sensing the overwhelming energy. Queen Medusa, rushing toward the temple, paled when she saw the giant red snake on the island. She let out a furious roar, "No!"

The massive red snake circled above for a moment, then, with a clear cry, dove straight into the blue-green flames of the Green Lotus Core Flame!

To everyone's shock, the Green Lotus Core Flame suddenly expanded, engulfing the red snake in its fiery embrace.

Xiao Yu, still immobilized by Cai Die's earlier action, was unable to control the flame, especially since he had not yet fully refined it. He could only watch as the flames enveloped Cai Die.

At that moment, Queen Medusa arrived at the island. With a wave of her hand, she cast an energy barrier over the entire island, her gaze icy as she looked at Xiao Yu. In a cold voice, she said, "Since you caused her to suffer this fiery torment, you shall accompany her!"

With a sweep of her hand, a wave of purple energy blasted Xiao Yu into the flames.

Boom!

The Green Lotus Core Flame swirled around Xiao Yu, consuming him instantly. Yun Yun, who had followed Queen Medusa, turned pale as she watched Xiao Yu's figure disappear into the flames.