Chapter 176 Underground Magma River

Qian Daoliu’s words made Yan excited.

He was looking forward to the fire-attributed soul beast whose cultivation was nearly 200,000 years old.

Although the journey is long and full of unknowns and challenges, and he doesn't know whether the soul beast is still under the volcano, Yan still wants to go and take a look.

Fire-attributed soul beasts with a cultivation history of more than 100,000 years are extremely rare. It was a stroke of luck that I encountered a three-headed red demon dog in the center of the Star Dou Great Forest last time.

Bibi Dong's soul hunting action disturbed the soul beasts in the center of the forest. They have strengthened their precautions against human soul masters. It will probably be even more difficult to find a suitable 100,000-year soul beast.

So, Yan decided to go and take a look at the island that Qian Daoliu mentioned.

"Master, where exactly is the island you mentioned? I want to go and see it."

"Are you sure you want to go?"

"Although it is very dangerous, I still want to give it a try. According to what you said, that fire attribute soul beast must be very powerful. I hope to use it as my ninth soul ring."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and continued:

"When I passed by there, I was curious and planned to explore. But the volcano seemed to be bottomless and extremely hot. It took a lot of soul power to resist the heat. I no longer needed soul rings at that time, so I didn't insist on exploring. Although you have the ultimate fire attribute, it is a soul beast with a cultivation of nearly 200,000 years. It would be difficult for you to deal with it alone. Moreover, there may be more than one soul beast under the volcano."

Yan also knew that this journey was extremely dangerous.

But Qian Daoliu's words further stimulated his desire to explore.

"Master, I know what you are worried about. But I have made up my mind."

Qian Daoliu looked at Yan, with a little more admiration in his eyes.

Not afraid of danger and challenges and possessing a brave heart, Yan is so young but already possesses the qualities to become a top-level powerhouse. This may be the reason why he can withstand three hundred thousand year spirit rings that exceed his own limits.

Although Yan urgently needed the spirit ring, Qian Daoliu didn't want him to take the risk alone.

After all, Yan is a unique genius soul master in Douluo Continent, recognized by Qian Renxue, and is someone who can grow with her.

The future of Spirit Hall may lie in these two people.

"Since you have made up your mind, go ahead. I will draw a route map for your reference. Also, I will arrange for someone to go with you."

"Thank you so much, sir!"

Yan was a little excited. He didn't expect Qian Daoliu to take the initiative to offer help.

The first two times I hunted hundred thousand year soul beasts, I received help from my teacher Yue Guan, but the situation is different now.

Even if he could contact Yue Guan, he might not be able to withstand the extremely hot fire at the earth's core.

Qian Daoliu said:
"I'll let the Seventh Worshiper go with you. He happens to be in Tiandou City as well."

"Demon Subduing Douluo?"

"Ah."

Qian Daoliu knew the situation there, so he naturally made careful considerations when arranging personnel.

The soul masters who go there must be able to withstand the scorching flames.

The most suitable candidate was originally the Lion Douluo, one of the four priests with fire attribute, but Lion Douluo was aloof and aloof, and was averse to joining forces with others. Moreover, he was far away in Wuhun City, so this was not a big deal for Wuhun Hall.

Although Jiang Mo Douluo is arrogant, he is also a kind-hearted person and is more willing to help the younger generation.

Upon learning that the person accompanying him was the Demon-Subduing Douluo, Yan became a little excited.

During the Tiandou Palace Incident, he witnessed the strength of the Demon-Subduing Douluo.

There is a red Holy Golden Dragon sealed in the Demon-Subduing Douluo's martial spirit, the Panlong Stick, which seems to have a slight fire attribute. This may be the reason why Qian Daoliu arranged for him to accompany him.

"Thank you, Lord. I feel more confident with the Demon Subduing Douluo accompanying me."

"Yes. After the route map is drawn, I'll let Xiaoxue give it to you. Go call Xiaoxue in."

"it is good."

Yan walked out of the hall and saw Qian Renxue waiting outside.

Qian Renxue smiled and said:

"You two have been talking for so long, what did my grandfather tell you?"

"The chief priest gave me a very important piece of information. Go in quickly and he will tell you."

"Ok."

Qian Renxue returned to the main hall and learned the content of their conversation from Qian Daoliu.

She felt that her grandfather also valued Yan very much, otherwise he would not have sent seven priests to protect him.

After returning, Yan wrote a letter to Shui Bing'er, telling her that he was going to the East China Sea to hunt soul beasts.

After a year of hard training, Shui Binger's soul power increased by two levels. Now it is level 76, and she was promoted to vice president of Tianshui College.

Yan knew that Shui Bing'er would want to go hunting soul beasts with him.

Shui Bing'er already has the ultimate ice, so perhaps she is not afraid of the fire at the earth's core.

But Yan didn't know the strength of the soul beast, so he didn't want Shui Bing'er to take the risk with him.

the next morning.

Yan came to find Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue changed back into Xue Qinghe's original appearance.

There were two people standing behind her, Snake Spear Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo.

"Grandpa asked me to give this to you."

"Thank you."

Yan knew that it was a route map, so he took it carefully and bowed to the Demon-Subduing Douluo.

"Sir Seventh Lord, I'll trouble you then."

"Don't be shy, kid. Don't worry, I'll be fine with you here."

The Demon-Subduing Douluo patted his broad chest, full of confidence.

Qian Renxue turned her head and glanced at him, reminding him:
"Grandpa Jiangmo, I heard from Grandpa that the soul beast is very powerful, you'd better be cautious."

"Got it, Miss. Don't worry, I will definitely bring this kid back, haha~"

"Then I wish you a safe journey and a safe return."

"Thank you."

Yan bid farewell to Qian Renxue, and then set off with the Demon-Subduing Douluo.

The two men rode at full speed, heading eastward, and arrived at the East China Sea half a month later.

The sea is vast and boundless.

To find that island, even by flying, it would take several days, and it would consume a lot of physical and mental strength.

Therefore, before setting off, Yan first purchased a ship-type soul guide device from the auction house in that coastal city.

The soul guide is called "Netherworld Breaking Waves Boat". It is made of obsidian from the deep sea as the main material, supplemented by rare sea soul beast bone powder and star iron essence. The whole device presents a deep and mysterious black luster.

The hull has a streamlined design, with a sharp front end like an arrow and a slightly upturned tail.

Two rows of tiny soul-guiding arrays are inlaid on both sides of the hull. These arrays will emit a faint blue light when soul power is injected, like ghost eyes in the deep sea, guiding the wave-breaking boat to shuttle between the waves.

In addition, it also has the function of diving.

Using soul power to control the boat, they sailed on the sea for more than half a month and finally arrived in the depths of the East China Sea.

The scene around gradually became weird and terrifying.

The dark red sea water seemed like a bottomless abyss, swallowing up all the light. Even the soul guide lights on the ship could only barely illuminate a small area ahead.

A light mist began to spread over the sea, carrying a burning sensation in the mist that seemed to be able to penetrate the skin and reach the bone marrow.

The waves were no longer as gentle as before. They became violent and chaotic, as if countless invisible giant hands were stirring the seabed, causing huge waves.

The Netherworld Wave-Breaking Boat was like a lonely leaf in the huge waves, as if it would be swallowed up at any time.

Yan felt that the island was not far away.

"Grandpa Jiangmo, we should be there soon. The waves here are too big, let's fly over."

"it is good."

The age of Jiang Mo Douluo has reached 120 years old. Along the way, Yan felt that he was easy to get along with, so he called him grandfather just like Qian Renxue. Afterwards, Yan put away the Netherworld Breaking Wave Boat and flew to a deeper place with Jiang Mo Douluo.

They penetrated the hot and strange fog, and the scene before them gradually became clear.

On the sea level, a towering island stands like a giant, its outline looking even more magnificent and mysterious against the dark red sea water.

On the island, a huge volcano was erupting wildly. The hot magma rose into the sky like a fire dragon, illuminating the surrounding sea for several miles.

The magma flowed down and formed pieces of solidified lava on the seashore, dyeing part of the island dark black.

"Looks like we're here."

Demon Subduing Douluo fixed his gaze on the volcano with some anticipation.

"Well, let's go over there."

Yan was also a little excited.

The two approached the island carefully, avoiding dangerous areas that might be caused by volcanic activity.

As the two men got closer, waves of heat hit them, and the air was filled with the smell of burning sulfur and rocks.

The two landed in a relatively safe area on the island, and before them was a desolate scene covered with volcanic ash.

In this wasteland, one can vaguely see some strange plants growing tenaciously. Most of them are red in color, and seem to have an amazing ability to adapt to the high temperature and harsh environment of the volcano.

Yan closed his eyes and concentrated, vaguely feeling a fluctuation of soul power coming from underground, and was suddenly surprised.

"Grandpa Jiangmo, the soul beast that the high priest mentioned is still under this volcano."

Demon Subduing Douluo frowned, feeling unbelievable.

Even though his soul power reached level ninety-six, he did not sense the presence of the soul beast, but Yan did.

"Boy, are you sure?"

"Of course I am sure. Don't forget, I have the dual attributes of fire and earth."

There is a large amount of flame under the island, and Yan's mental power can be exerted to a greater extent in the fire and earth elements.

"Okay, I believe you."

The Demon-Subduing Douluo looked around and scratched his head.

"The soul beast is under the volcano. How can we get in? Can we jump into the crater?"

"Why don't you just rest here for a while and I'll go take a look."

"Okay, then be careful."

"Well, I see."

Yan walked towards the crater.

Although the magma was extremely hot, it had no effect on Yan, who possessed the ultimate fire.

Yan was walking when suddenly his eyes lit up and his gaze was attracted by a strange plant.

It grows tenaciously near the crater, in the gaps between magma and heat waves.

Its roots are deeply rooted in the hot rocks, like red dragon whiskers, tough and full of vitality.

The stems were covered with a layer of fine golden fire patterns, which flickered slightly and emitted a faint warm breath.

The most eye-catching thing is the blooming flowers.

The petals are not of ordinary color, but gradually change from fiery red to golden yellow from the outside to the inside, just like the rising sun wrapped in flames, gorgeous and hot.

“I didn’t expect that magical herbs would grow here!”

Yan recognized that this was a Flame Spirit Fiery Lotus.

The Flame Spirit Fiery Lotus absorbs the purest fire essence from heaven and earth, and it takes thousands of years to take shape.

It is not only an excellent material for refining high-level fire-attribute elixirs, but can also greatly enhance the cultivator's fire spiritual roots.

Yan already has the ultimate fire, so he has no use for it.

But they still dug it out carefully and put it into the Wanling Treasure Gate.

Afterwards, Yan spread his flaming wings and searched carefully around the volcano, but found no other entrances.

The only entrance seemed to be the crater that continuously spewed out hot magma.

Yan felt that there was a cavity under the volcano.

He could enter underground through the power of the earth, but the Demon-Subduing Douluo did not have this ability and could only enter through the crater.

He also didn't know whether Demon Subduing Douluo could withstand the power of the flames under the volcano.

Perhaps the Demon-Subduing Douluo can use his soul power to resist for a while, but if he cannot find and capture the soul beast in the shortest time, the consumption of his soul power will be enormous.

Yan turned back.

"Kid, how's it going? Is there another entrance?"

"No, I'm afraid you really have to go in through the crater."

"It's okay, I'll be able to go in once I activate my martial soul body."

"But, there seems to be an even hotter earth core fire under the volcano. You need to constantly consume your soul power to resist the power of the flames."

The Demon-Subduing Douluo smiled calmly.

"What are you afraid of? Let's go in and take a look first."

"Wait a moment."

Yan took out the Flame Spirit Fiery Lotus that he had just picked from the Wanling Treasure Gate.

Looking at the strange plant with golden red light, the Demon Subduing Douluo was a little curious.

"Boy, what is this?"

"This is a Flame Spirit Blazing Lotus that I just picked from the crater. After refining and absorbing it, you will be able to improve your fire resistance. You should absorb it first."

"Is it so magical that this little plant can be so magical?"

"You'll know if you try it."

"Okay, I'll trust you again."

The Demon-Subduing Douluo took the Flame Spirit Fiery Lotus, then sat cross-legged and began to refine it.

Time passed by minute by minute.

When the Demon-Subduing Douluo completely refined the Flame Spirit Fiery Lotus, it was already night.

The magma that continued to surge out of the crater, with flames shooting up into the sky, dyed the dark sky a brilliant and dazzling golden color.

The Demon-Subduing Douluo opened his eyes, looked at Yan, and smiled foolishly.

"Boy, that plant is amazing. I don't feel that hot anymore."

"Of course! That is an extremely rare magical herb that has never appeared even in the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire."

"What is Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire?"

"Nothing, that place no longer exists. Let's go."

The two flew towards the crater.

"I'm exploring the way ahead."

Yan leaped and jumped directly into the crater where magma was surging.

The Demon-Subduing Douluo followed closely behind and jumped in.

Inside the crater, magma rolled, making a deafening roar, like the open gate of hell, releasing endless destructive power.

Sensing the direction of the hole, Yan rushed over without fear.

After an unknown amount of time, Yan's eyes lit up and everything became clear.

A broad underground lava river appeared before the two.

This lava river is winding and bottomless. The flowing magma emits dazzling light, illuminating the entire underground space like daylight.

(End of this chapter)