Chapter 538 - 448: Fire Generates Earth
Ji An felt quite comforted. Even before officially entering the Lava Cave during the Spiritual Mechanism explosion cycle, these three locations already exhibited signs of intense and chaotic Fire Element Spiritual Energy.
When the Earth Vein Fire Spirit Qi completely erupts, these places will be perfect observation spots.
Whether he can comprehend "Fire Generates Earth" depends on the situation in the coming days, but regardless of the outcome, he plans to leave Silver Moon City.
The next eruption of Earth Vein Fire Spirit Qi will be in over ten years. If he doesn’t achieve his goals, he can’t keep wasting time here.
The Fire Spirit Qi in the Earth Lung Fire Vein of Red Flame Peak is equally dense but contains Metal Spirit Qi inside, and its internal structure is not complicated enough to reach this state.
Ji An took out the Map Jade Slip and placed it against his forehead, marking this area before drafting an appropriate route.
He had stayed here long enough; Fire Evil Qi had begun to accumulate within him and had to be flushed with clean Spiritual Qi.
The later he leaves, the more the Fire Sha will attach to the Divine Mansion, requiring more time to remove.
Ji An began retracing his planned route, passing through two alternative spots, and finally returning to the surface.
Returning took four double hours, and when he emerged, the sky was overcast, and snowflakes danced on the wind.
Before reaching this area, the snow melted into water, dispersing as fine, drizzle-like rain.
There was no sun, but he could be sure it was daytime as he could see cultivators flying from afar.
He sighed quietly. Since he couldn’t determine the lava cave’s eruption time, he could only wait here and not venture too far.
The Fire Spirit Qi eruption lasts only two or three days, possibly even shorter.
For cultivators looking for Spiritual Objects or hunting Demon Beasts, they wouldn’t risk entering the cave during the hazardous time of the spiritual explosion, but for him, entering at this time was a must.
Ji An rose on a cloud and came to the icy expanse outside the Molten Rock Cave region, where Water Element Spiritual Qi was abundant, making it easier to eliminate the Fire Sha within his body.
After a while, he arrived at a sparse pine forest, snow covering the trees, showing only scant patches of green.
He took out the Golden-winged Bird Puppet from the Grotto Void Stone and issued a command to keep watch.
This place was only ten miles or so from the Lava Cave area; perhaps a cultivator might pass through.
The little bird perched on a branch instead of circling in the air; flying in this weather would surely attract attention from curious onlookers.
Ji An summoned the Rock Armor Bear, Golden Fur, Golden Feathered Eagle, and Cyan Water Turtle from the Spirit Beast Bag and instructed:
"Disperse and keep watch. Do not let anything approach me. If you encounter a powerful enemy, awaken me immediately."
The four Spirit Beasts either growled softly or neighed and then dispersed.
Dahuang continuously shook its head; it had Fire Element bloodline, and this cold environment was not to its liking.
The Cyan Water Turtle, on the other hand, crawled around happily, feeling very comfortable.
The Wuji Xinghuang Banner transformed into a yellow Spirit Cloud, flying around him like a loyal guardian.
Ji An made all the arrangements, clearing an area under a tree, taking out a Pudun, and began cultivating the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture.
As the cultivation technique was practiced, the five Divine Mansions glowed in succession, and the Fire Sha Qi was gradually expelled, turning into wisps of black mist.
Five double hours later, he finished cultivating, and by then, the Fire Sha within had been completely purged.
He retrieved the corpses of two Molten Armor Lizards from the Grotto Void Stone, gutted them, and called the Spirit Beasts to eat the viscera and meat.
The Cyan Water Turtle showed no interest in the meat of this Fire Element Demon Beast; to it, this meat was akin to poison, but to the other Spirit Beasts, Demon Beast Meat was highly nourishing.
With the addition of Chao Origin Stage Demon Beast Meat, their cultivation growth would be faster.
Ji An removed the meat, leaving the skeleton and scales to be sold to Artifact Refining shops, and kept the Beast Hide for Talisman Making. He now had enough materials for over a hundred Fire Dragon Talismans, promising substantial income.
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In the following days, Ji An visited the Lava Cave daily to sense any changes in Spiritual Qi and walked through the cave along the established route to deepen his impression.
Ten days passed in a flash, and he finally awaited the day when Fire Spirit Qi surged madly.
He heard a whistling wind in the cave, reminiscent of a dragon’s roar.
Cultivators kept flying out from the cave, while Ji An excitedly entered.
There were also several cultivators of his level, braving the rampant Spiritual Mechanism entering the cave.
Above the cave, nearly a thousand cultivators quickly gathered, engaging in enthusiastic discussions.
"This time the commotion in the Lava Cave is much greater than last time. Once the Spirit Tide recedes, we’re sure to reap greater rewards!"
"Haha, this is the first time I’ve seen such a momentum. I heard from seniors that every three hundred and sixty years or so, the cave has a major eruption. Do you think this year’s the big one?"
The cultivator’s voice trembled, knowing that the more intense the Spirit Tide in the cave, the more they would harvest, a truth verified countless times.
"Very likely. It is said that during the last major Spirit Tide eruption, many obtained Tier Three resources."
"I heard about that too. I also heard that Profound Nether Daoist Master acquired a Fire Seed of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire during such an eruption, and he wasn’t even a Golden Core Cultivator then!"
Yang Wu and his group pretended not to know each other and mingled within the crowd, listening to the discussions with smiles plastered on their faces.
While other cultivators were excited about the potential for better loot, they were thrilled at the prospect of preying on more plump targets.