492: Fire Spirit Stone

Fire Kirin Ruiming told Lin Feng everything he knew about the qilin pearl, hoping to help Lin Feng gain the qilin pearl's recognition more easily.

After the two were prepared, they planned to head to the Qilin Secret Realm together once Nanming Li Fire Beast returned. However, Nanming Li Fire Beast was delayed, causing both of them some anxiety.

They didn't know that Nanming Li Fire Beast had encountered immense trouble in the Volcano Crater. Inside the Volcano Crater, there was not only powerful fire-attribute energy but also a fire-attribute Yao Beast guarding a fire spirit stone. This Yao Beast was incredibly strong, and Nanming Li Fire Beast was locked in a fierce battle, unable to disengage.

However, Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming were unaware of these circumstances. They continued to wait for Nanming Li Fire Beast's return, while also making final preparations to enter the Qilin Secret Realm.

Days passed, and Nanming Li Fire Beast still hadn't returned. Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming grew restless. Considering Nanming Li Fire Beast's safety, the two decided to look for him first. Thus, they resolved to go to the Volcano Crater to see if they could find any trace of Nanming Li Fire Beast.

The two traveled swiftly and soon arrived near the Volcano Crater. Flames shot skyward, and heat waves rolled, as if an active volcano was about to erupt.

Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming exchanged glances, both seeing worry in the other's eyes. They knew that Nanming Li Fire Beast was likely inside this Volcano Crater, but with such danger, whether they could successfully find him and bring him back safely remained an unknown.

Nevertheless, the two had no intention of backing down. They took a deep breath and stepped into the Volcano Crater.

Inside the Volcano Crater, everything was crimson. Everywhere, there was churning magma and rampant tongues of fire. Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming proceeded cautiously, constantly wary of the surrounding dangers.

They walked for a long time before finally arriving at a massive cave entrance. Inside the cave, flames blazed fiercely, like a gigantic furnace. And in the depths of that cave, an enormous Yao Beast lay quietly, emitting a powerful fire-attribute aura. It was precisely the Yao Beast guarding the fire spirit stone.

Lin Feng and Fire Kirin Ruiming were both startled upon seeing this Yao Beast. They hadn't expected it to be so powerful, no wonder Nanming Li Fire Beast had been locked in such a fierce struggle with it.

Fire Kirin and Lin Feng immediately joined the battle. Lin Feng, who could contend with powerful True Spirits even in the Mahayana Realm, was now an Undergoing Tribulation Cultivator. Fire Kirin was a top-tier True Spirit. When the two joined the fray, the Yao Beast clearly hadn't anticipated such a sudden enemy attack and was caught off guard.

Lin Feng, wielding his longsword, struck at the Yao Beast with a sword light like a Dragon. The Yao Beast roared, fire erupting from its body, clashing with Lin Feng's sword light, creating a deafening sound.

Fire Kirin was not to be outdone. His figure flickered, transforming into a streak of fire, and he charged towards the Yao Beast. His claws, like blades of flame, fiercely raked across the Yao Beast's body, leaving deep wounds.

The three went back and forth, locked in a fierce struggle. Although the Yao Beast was powerful, under the combined efforts of Lin Feng and Fire Kirin, it was no match. It could only barely hold on, and in a short while, it would be defeated.

Just then, a streak of fire suddenly shot out from the depths of the cave, heading straight for Lin Feng. Lin Feng was startled and quickly dodged. The streak of fire spun in mid-air, transforming into a small fiery bird—it was Nanming Li Fire Beast.

Nanming Li Fire Beast's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw Lin Feng and Fire Kirin. He exclaimed, "Lin Feng, Ruiming, you're finally here! This Yao Beast is too powerful, I couldn't defeat it alone."

Lin Feng's heart lifted upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Nanming Li Fire Beast to hold on until now. He said, "Nan Ming, don't worry, we will definitely help you defeat this Yao Beast."

With that, Lin Feng charged towards the Yao Beast again. His sword light was like a Dragon, invincible, and together with Fire Kirin, he launched a fierce attack on the Yao Beast.

Although the Yao Beast was powerful, under the combined efforts of the three, it gradually began to lose ground. It roared repeatedly, fire erupting from its body, attempting a final struggle.

However, all of it was in vain. The combined power of Lin Feng, Fire Kirin, and Nanming Li Fire Beast was immense. The fire on the Yao Beast's body gradually dimmed, and it finally collapsed weakly to the ground.

The three sighed in relief, looking at the fallen Yao Beast. They knew the battle was finally over.

Nanming Li Fire Beast looked at Lin Feng and Fire Kirin, his eyes filled with gratitude. He said, "Thank you, Lin Feng, Ruiming. If you hadn't arrived in time, I might have died at the hands of this Yao Beast."

Lin Feng patted Nanming Li Fire Beast's shoulder and said, "Nan Ming, you're too polite. We are friends; helping each other is what we should do."

Fire Kirin also nodded and said, "Exactly, Nan Ming. We are sworn brothers; your affairs are our affairs."

A warm current surged through Nanming Li Fire Beast's heart upon hearing this. He said, "Thank you, having friends like you is truly my good fortune."

Lin Feng looked at Nanming Li Fire Beast and suddenly remembered something. He asked, "Nan Ming, did you find the fire spirit stone?"

Nanming Li Fire Beast's face showed a hint of embarrassment upon hearing this. He said, "I... I haven't found it yet. That Yao Beast has been guarding here, and I couldn't get close to the fire spirit stone at all."

Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Nanming Li Fire Beast to have not found the fire spirit stone.

However, just then, a streak of fire suddenly shot out from the depths of the cave, heading straight for them. The three were startled and quickly dodged.

The streak of fire spun in mid-air, transforming into a fiery red stone. The stone floated in the air, emitting powerful fire Spiritual Qi fluctuations—it was precisely the fire spirit stone they had been desperately searching for!

Lin Feng, Fire Kirin, and Nanming Li Fire Beast all showed surprise in their eyes as they looked at the fiery red stone. They hadn't expected to encounter the fire spirit stone here.

Nanming Li Fire Beast was the first to rush forward, wanting to seize the fire spirit stone. However, just then, the fire spirit stone suddenly glowed brightly, and a powerful fire-attribute energy surged from within, pushing Nanming Li Fire Beast back.

Seeing this, Lin Feng and Fire Kirin also dared not be careless. They knew that this fire spirit stone clearly possessed its own sentience and wouldn't be easily obtained.

Thus, the three cautiously approached the fire spirit stone, attempting to use their own power to influence it and gain its recognition.