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Chapter 1795: Burning Soul Fire Crystal

Yet, Zu An knew Zhao Hao best. Given Zhao Hao's cultivation level, it was impossible for him to die so easily here.

Sure enough, in the blink of an eye, the lava surged violently once more, as if a fierce battle was raging within.

After a few more breaths, the lava parted completely, and a figure shot skyward. It was none other than Zhao Hao.

The gigantic Earthflame Demon, on the other hand, was torn directly in half, then dissolved back into lava and vanished completely.

This time, Zhao Hao didn't overestimate himself. He flew directly back, looking quite dishevelled. His topknot was undone, and his beard and hair were singed in several places.

His clothes were burned with several large holes, revealing the flesh beneath.

A faint scent of burnt flesh lingered in the air…

How embarrassing!

Zhao Hao was utterly mortified. Never in his illustrious life had he suffered such a humiliating defeat, especially not appearing so dishevelled in front of these juniors.

Yet, Zu An and the others felt only admiration. Dragged directly into the lava by the Earthflame Demon, Zhao Hao not only survived but also managed to defeat it. The only cost was a few holes in his clothes, which otherwise remained intact, clearly showing his protective qi had shielded him from the lava.

"Ahem!" Zhao Hao cleared his throat, his gaze fixed on the lava beside him.

The lava churned and boiled, quickly reforming into a colossal monster. The Earthflame Demon had revived!

Qiu Honglei gasped in alarm, "Is this monster immortal?"

Zhao Hao's brows furrowed deeply. While he was stronger than the monster, it still posed a threat. The crucial point was its immortality; it could recover without a scratch every time.

He, however, would suffer some degree of energy depletion with each encounter. In this battle of attrition, he might eventually be worn down to death.

Furthermore, with the Ghost King lurking in the shadows, he needed to conserve energy to face that threat.

Jing Teng suddenly clutched her head, appearing to suffer from a headache.

Zu An paused, "Did you remember something?"

Jing Teng hummed in acknowledgment, looking at the monster, and said, "As long as this lava remains, the Earthflame Demon can recover indefinitely."

The others frowned slightly. This lava pool stretched for hundreds of *zhang* in circumference, and its depth was unknown. How could such a vast amount of lava ever dry up?

At that moment, Jing Teng's gaze fell towards the depths of the lava. "This pool of lava formed because it contains a special Soul-Burning Fire Crystal. This monster has stayed here, likely coveting the Fire Crystal's energy, which allows it to continuously evolve and grow stronger."

Zhao Hao's eyes lit up. "A fire-element supreme treasure, the Soul-Burning Fire Crystal! By the looks of it, it's a divine-grade artifact."

This item was a supreme treasure for fire-element cultivators. Cultivating near it would yield twice the results with half the effort, as evidenced by this formidable monster guarding it just to cultivate beside it.

Besides accelerating cultivation, it could also be used to refine legendary elixirs and certain unique magical artifacts.

Even with his vast wealth, he had only obtained a tiny piece many years ago. This massive lava pool, however, undoubtedly contained a much larger crystal than the one he possessed previously.

A thought struck him, and he said, "Zu An, let's work together. You distract the Earthflame Demon while I enter the lava to find the Soul-Burning Fire Crystal. That's the only way to truly kill this monster."

Even he wouldn't mind acquiring more of such a precious item, especially since his previous piece had long been used up.

Zu An shook his head. "This Earthflame Demon is too powerful; I can't possibly hold it back. I'd likely be swatted to death in a single blow. It would be better for Your Majesty to engage it while I go search."

Zhao Hao smiled faintly. "I know such a supreme treasure is tempting to anyone, but one must act within their capabilities. Can you withstand the violent fire element of this dense lava? What if you get disfigured and cause your beautiful confidantes beside you to grieve?"

He knew Zu An possessed unique combat abilities. While he might not defeat the Earthflame Demon, he should be able to hold out for a while.

Perhaps this was also an opportunity to uncover more of his hidden abilities.

Qiu Honglei indeed gazed at Zu An with concern, and even Jing Teng worried for him. Few individuals in the world could withstand the terrifying lava.

"It should be fine," Zu An said with a relaxed expression. "If I can't go down, it won't be too late for Your Majesty to try."

"Very well." Zhao Hao didn't press the matter. He had almost been burned to death just moments ago; how could this young man possibly succeed?

He figured he'd let Zu An struggle a bit before intervening himself.

At that moment, the Earthflame Demon roared furiously. Clearly, being killed twice was not a pleasant experience; though it could revive, the pain of death was very real.

It once again swung its long flaming whip towards the group on the shore. Even if it couldn't kill the one in yellow, it could at least dispatch the other humans and vent its frustration.

Zhao Hao snorted coldly. "With me present, how could I allow you to act so savagely?"

Since he still needed their assistance, he naturally wouldn't let any harm come to them. A golden giant materialized above his head, extended an arm, and seized the flaming whip, leading to a direct struggle between the two.

Seizing this opportunity, Zu An blurred and leaped directly into the lava.

Qiu Honglei and Jing Teng's hearts instantly clenched. They dared not blink, ready to intervene and rescue him at any moment.

The Earthflame Demon noticed his action but paid it no mind. What an ignorant human, it thought. The terrifying heat of the lava would instantly incinerate his flesh and blood, leaving not even bone fragments, transforming him entirely into nourishment for the magma.

Zhao Hao also silently observed the situation. On one hand, he utterly detested Zu An, but on the other, he didn't want him to die so soon, as he still needed his help against the Ghost King.

Once Zu An entered the lava, the terrifying magma surged in from all sides, and he realized his protective qi was utterly incapable of resisting it.

However, he was well-prepared. The flame pendant around his neck emitted a gentle power, neutralizing the terrifying intensity of the surrounding lava.

This had been given to him by Da Manman, who, worried he might be harmed by her unique black flames, had entrusted him with her personal treasure. It not only granted immunity to black flame damage but also provided significant resistance to other fires in the world.

However, since the surrounding lava was not Pei Mianman's black flames, the pendant did not grant complete immunity.

But it was sufficient. A unique flame, subtly resembling a phoenix, suddenly erupted from his body.

Phoenix Flame was inherently the king of all flames, so the surrounding lava, its power significantly diminished, naturally could not harm him.

Zu An breathed a sigh of relief. He had also prepared the White Lotus Sacred Flame he had acquired earlier. With these three layers of protection, he naturally harbored little fear of the terrifying lava.

On the shore, Qiu Honglei, seeing Zu An disappear into the lava and no sign of him for a long while, paced back and forth frantically like an ant on a hot griddle. "Miss Jing," she asked urgently, "Do you think Ah Zu will be alright?"

"Young Master Zu is always steady and reliable; he would never undertake something he's not confident in. Don't worry," Jing Teng reassured her, though her own palms were sweating.

After another interval, the Earthflame Demon was roaring incessantly under Zhao Hao's assault, its lava body transforming into a deluge of fiery rain that splattered everywhere.

Yet, the two women completely disregarded these dangers, their gazes fixed intently on the lava pool.

Various boiling bubbles continuously emerged and burst, with no change from before, and no sign of anyone emerging!

At this point, even Zhao Hao began to wonder if the young man had overexerted himself and been burned to death inside.

That young man's life was still valuable; he couldn't die here.

He extended a massive hand, preparing to search the lava.

Just then, a figure suddenly shot out, a mischievous smile on his face. It was none other than Zu An.

"Ah Zu!" "Young Master!" Qiu Honglei and Jing Teng exclaimed in unison, their faces beaming with smiles as they saw him emerge safely.

Zhao Hao was astonished. Not a single hair on the young man's body was singed. Even he doubted he could achieve that. How did he do it?

His gaze then fell to Zu An's hand, where he held a fiery red, oval-shaped crystal. It was translucent, and a faint divine glow seemed to ripple across its surface.

The Soul-Burning Fire Crystal!

As it was removed, the entire lava pool ceased its furious boiling and visibly began to cool.

The Earthflame Demon also witnessed this, letting out a massive roar. It completely disregarded its fight with Zhao Hao and lunged directly at Zu An.

How was this possible? Was this being truly human?

[Rage value from Earthflame Demon: 555,555,555…]

Zhao Hao chuckled. He wasn't about to give it another chance. Earlier, he hadn't struck a killing blow because he knew it would revive, but now…

Several golden apparitions continuously pierced through its body. The Earthflame Demon's form stiffened as it looked down, revealing several massive holes already riddled through it.

At that moment, another golden light directly obliterated its head, and its entire body, no longer able to support itself, collapsed with a crash.

It crashed onto the now-cooled lava. Instead of reviving as before, it dissolved into countless flames, all of which were absorbed into the Soul-Burning Fire Crystal in Zu An's hand.

Zhao Hao's figure flickered, and he appeared before Zu An, his gaze fixed on the Soul-Burning Fire Crystal. So, the Earthflame Demon had been nurtured by this very crystal! The value of this Fire Crystal was truly incalculable.

Zu An quickly put away the Soul-Burning Fire Crystal. "Your Majesty is wealthy beyond compare," he said, "You wouldn't possibly try to snatch this stone from me, would you?"

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