374: Flame Spirit

After some preparations, the group set off towards the Liuhuo Cave. Along the way, they traversed dense forests, crossed perilous mountain ranges, and after enduring countless hardships, finally arrived at the entrance of the Liuhuo Cave.

The cave entrance was enveloped by a layer of fiercely burning flames, emitting a scorching Aura that deterred anyone from approaching. Lin Feng looked at the flames before him and couldn't help but inwardly mutter, "This Liuhuo Cave truly lives up to its reputation; just the flames at the entrance are enough to make people hesitate."

However, they did not retreat. Shadow Leopard stepped forward first, circulating his spiritual power, attempting to break through the flame's blockade. His figure moved like lightning, instantly rushing into the flames and disappearing from everyone's sight.

After a moment, Shadow Leopard's voice came from within the flames: "Everyone, come in quickly! These flames only look terrifying; they don't actually possess much power."

Hearing Shadow Leopard's words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They all circulated their spiritual power, broke through the flame's blockade, and entered the Liuhuo Cave.

The interior of the Liuhuo Cave was intricate and sprawling, like a giant maze. They proceeded along the cave walls, encountering many dangers along the way, but they resolved each one.

As they delved deeper into the cave, a vast open space appeared before them. In this open space grew a patch of fiery red Spiritual Plants, emitting a rich fire-attribute spiritual power. Lin Feng looked at the Spiritual Plants before him, his heart filled with joy: "These are their targets for this journey—the Fire Spiritual Grass."

However, just as they were about to gather the Fire Spiritual Grass, a violent beastly roar suddenly echoed. They followed the sound and saw a gigantic beast, its body engulfed in flames, charging out of the darkness straight towards them.

This colossal beast was incredibly powerful, exuding a terrifying Aura that made them all feel immense pressure. Lin Feng looked at the beast before him and inwardly mused, "It seems obtaining the Fire Spiritual Grass won't be easy; we must first deal with this beast."

So, he loudly declared, "Everyone, be careful! This giant beast possesses the Void Refining Perfection Realm. Let's attack it together and defeat it."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. They all circulated their spiritual power and launched their offensive. Instantly, fire light scattered and spiritual power surged within the cave, commencing a fierce battle.

With the exception of Lin Feng, who was at the Void Refining Stage - Mid Phase Peak, the other five were all at the Void Refining Stage - Late Phase. Although the flaming beast was powerful, under the combined attack of Lin Feng and the five other Void Refining experts, it gradually showed signs of fatigue.

Lin Feng moved nimbly, constantly circling the beast, searching for weaknesses in its defenses. The other five, meanwhile, each performed their roles: some were responsible for restraining the beast, while others delivered critical blows.

After a fierce battle, the beast was finally defeated and fell to the ground. Lin Feng looked at the fallen beast and breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that their ability to defeat the beast this time was thanks to their collective effort.

They approached the beast and began to gather the Fire Spiritual Grass. The Fire Spiritual Grass grew exceptionally lush, each stalk emitting a rich fire-attribute spiritual power. Lin Feng carefully gathered them, fearing he might damage these precious Spiritual Plants.

After gathering them, they collected all valuable items from the flaming beast and continued their journey. As they delved deeper, they arrived at a palace within the fire cave.

The six arrived at the plaza in front of the palace and looked at the structure before them, all feeling a sense of awe. The palace stood majestically, its Aura grand and imposing, as if forged from flames, emitting a scorching Aura. In front of the palace gates stood two colossal flaming statues, lifelike as if they could come alive at any moment.

Lin Feng looked at the palace before him, inwardly pondering. He hadn't expected such a magnificent palace to exist within this Liuhuo Cave. He wondered what secrets might be hidden inside.

He turned to the others and said, "This palace seems extraordinary; it likely contains treasures beyond our imagination. However, we don't know what dangers lie within, so everyone must be careful."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. They all knew that their purpose in entering the Liuhuo Cave was to seek treasures and advance their cultivation, but danger also accompanied them.

So, they cautiously approached the palace, preparing to explore it. However, just as they neared the palace gate, a powerful heatwave suddenly struck, making them all feel a sense of suffocation.

Lin Feng looked at the tightly shut palace gate, his heart filled with vigilance. He knew that immense danger likely lurked behind this gate. He took a deep breath, then slowly pushed open the gate.

The gate slowly opened, and a scorching Aura rushed out, making them all feel dizzy. They endured the discomfort and walked inside.

Inside the palace was resplendent, adorned everywhere with flame runes and patterns. They proceeded along the palace corridors, encountering many dangers along the way, but they resolved each one.

They arrived at the palace's main hall, where a colossal painting hung on the central wall. The painting seemed to depict an ancient history, with flames and runes intertwined, presenting a mysterious and solemn Aura. Lin Feng and the others gazed at the painting, attempting to decipher something from it.

Hu Feng was the first to speak: "This painting seems to record the history of the Liuhuo Cave. If we can decipher its secrets, perhaps we can find more treasures."

Lin Feng nodded in agreement: "Indeed, let's study this painting carefully."

So, they gathered close to the wall, meticulously observing every detail in the painting. After some study, they finally discovered some clues.

The painting seemed to depict a powerful Flaming True Spirit, wielding a sword of flames, battling a group of dark creatures. And those dark creatures appeared to be the prototypes of the flaming beasts they had encountered earlier.

Lin Feng looked at the Flaming True Spirit in the painting, inwardly musing: "Could it be that a Legacy of a Flaming True Spirit is truly hidden within this Liuhuo Cave?"

They continued to explore deeper, proceeding along the palace corridors. Along the way, they encountered numerous mechanisms and traps, but relying on their collective wisdom and strength, they disarmed each one.

Finally, they arrived in a vast secret chamber. In the center of the chamber stood a flaming altar, upon which lay a sword of flames.

Lin Feng and the others looked at the sword of flames before them, all feeling a surge of excitement. They knew that this sword of flames was very likely the Legacy item of that Flaming True Spirit.

However, just as they were about to step forward to retrieve the sword, a powerful wave of flame energy suddenly emanated. They followed the sound and saw a fiery figure slowly materializing in a corner of the secret chamber.