58: Fire Spirit Pearl

If he hadn't known Li Changkong was honest, he would have dismissed his words as bragging.

“Is it that high? That’s good.”

Hearing this, Li Changkong felt a secret joy in his heart.

The reward for first place in this Newbie Grand Competition was enough to make him somewhat tempted.

As they spoke, the path before them grew wider and wider, and soon they saw a ray of light in the distance.

Before Li Changkong could get close, Hou Wen’s eyes lit up.

“I feel it. The Treasure Trove is just ahead.”

As he spoke, both of them quickened their pace.

However, as they advanced, they also felt the surrounding temperature seemed to be getting higher and higher.

With every step forward, the surrounding temperature would increase by one degree.

Their current Physique was already beyond what ordinary people could compare to.

But after a few steps, Hou Wen was already drenched in sweat, his face flushed red.

“No, no, this temperature is too high.”

Hou Wen stopped his steps at this point and said loudly.

Seeing his appearance, Li Changkong knew that his words were not false.

“Then you go first and wait outside. I’ll go in and see what else is there. If there’s really a treasure, I’ll share it with you.”

Li Changkong nodded and said.

“Forget it, forget it. I can’t even repay you for these three thousand points, let alone the treasures inside.”

“No matter what treasure you encounter, just keep it for yourself. You don’t need to worry about me.”

Hearing these words, Li Changkong didn't say much, just nodded secretly.

As he spoke, Li Changkong had already walked into the depths of the cave. He found that the surroundings of the cave now seemed to have turned crimson.

Although his strength was greater, he likewise could not withstand this high temperature.

Seeing that the target was only a few dozen meters away, he still took a deep breath and walked forward with great effort.

Even when he breathed, he could feel the scorching air scorching his respiratory tract.

Although the pace of advance was extremely difficult, Li Changkong still did not give up.

Under this scorching temperature, he already felt his mind becoming increasingly hazy.

And at this moment, he had already seen that the treasure was actually a bead.

Just at the last moment before fainting, Li Changkong’s left hand grasped onto that bead.

As soon as his hand touched the bead, he felt a cool sensation sweeping through his entire body.

The original heat on his body seemed to be washed away in an instant.

His somewhat hazy mind instantly became clear.

“Congratulations, you have obtained a golden item, the fire spirit pearl.”

A mechanical voice came from his ear, causing Li Changkong’s expression to freeze.

Especially after hearing “golden item,” it made Li Changkong somewhat unresponsive.

“Name: fire spirit pearl”

“Rank: None”

“Effect: Immune to eighty percent fire damage, amplifies twenty percent fire damage.”

The introduction of this fire spirit pearl was not extensive, but it made Li Changkong feel somewhat terrified.

Being immune to eighty percent fire damage was already quite terrifying.

If one’s own Physique reached a certain strength, coupled with the fire spirit pearl, one could even be immune to ninety percent fire damage.

And this twenty percent amplification of fire damage, although it seemed small, was still quite terrifying.

If he had some forbidden spell, a twenty percent amplification would simply be Heaven-Defying.

If this fire spirit pearl was not considered a treasure, then there would probably be no treasures in the world.

No wonder he felt a cool sensation on his body as soon as he touched this fire spirit pearl; it was probably because of the eighty percent fire damage immunity.

Facing this fire spirit pearl, Li Changkong did not hesitate and placed it into his Storage Ring.

This fire spirit pearl was very magical; it only needed to be worn on the body to take effect.

Even when placed in a storage space, it could still exert its corresponding effect.

Soon, Li Changkong walked out of the cave.

Hou Wen was still waiting outside and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Changkong.

He secretly said, “I waited so long and saw no movement from you. I thought something had happened to you inside.”

“This is the treasure I found inside.”

Li Changkong took out the fire spirit pearl and handed it to Hou Wen.

However, Hou Wen did not take the fire spirit pearl but waved his hand.

“You’ve already helped me so much before. This treasure can be considered my repayment to you.”

“If I were to ask you for a share now, that would be too disloyal.”

Hou Wen said with a serious expression.

Since the other party had already said so, Li Changkong did not continue to decline.

After accepting the fire spirit pearl, the two quickly walked out of the cave.

As soon as they walked out of the cave, Li Changkong saw a team of people approaching from a distance.

Upon closer inspection, they were actually a group of Wood Institute Disciples, who must have come as a team.

Those Wood Institute Disciples, seeing the two people walking out of the cave, immediately became alert.

Before Li Changkong could speak, the other side had already begun to question them.

From among the Wood Institute group, a thin man walked out.

Although this man was thin, he was clearly in a leadership position among the group.

He glanced at Li Changkong and immediately said, “You just came out of the cave. Did you find anything in this cave?”

Li Changkong swept a glance at the man and said coldly, “Found nothing.”

“You all take off your equipment and take out your storage items. We’ll check them.”

The man looked at Li Changkong’s Fire Institute attire with a look of disdain.

“Aren’t you being a bit too much? Why should we show you everything on us?”

Before Li Changkong could speak, Hou Wen stepped forward.

“You’re just some Fire Institute scoundrels. How dare you speak so arrogantly in front of our Wood Institute?”

“Right now, in the Secret Realm, it’s already our great mercy that we don’t kill you. You still dare to retort?”

Another man walked out from behind the thin man. He swept a glance at the two of them and said arrogantly.

Although everyone was a new Disciple, the fact that the Fire Institute was at the bottom of the food chain was already common knowledge.

The Wood Institute, as the fourth of the five institutes, was second to last.

Compared to the Fire Institute, it was actually much better.

At least their Disciple count was in the hundreds, just slightly lacking in quality.

Normally, they were bullied by Disciples from other institutes, but with the Fire Institute at the bottom, they naturally vented their anger on the Fire Institute.

Just as the man was about to continue mocking, a flash of fire passed by.

The man, who had been arrogant moments before, was instantly engulfed by flames.

The next second, he transformed into a white light and went to the Rebirth point.