196: Glazed Pure Fire

Lu Xingchen smiled and said, "That's great! Let's continue forward!"

After another thousand meters, the two stopped in a desolate plain.

There were no plants on the plain; it was scorching hot, with heat waves rising from the ground.

As soon as they stepped onto the plain, Chen Zhengyu and Dai Jinghai came to greet them.

Lu Xingchen was also delighted.

The combat power of these two was quite formidable, and reuniting with them would significantly increase the team's overall strength!

Lu Xingchen patted Dai Jinghai's shoulder and asked with a smile, "How was it? Any gains?"

Dai Jinghai nodded slightly, "I obtained a High-Grade Earth Rank Martial Skill, so that's something. But that's not the main point; there's an issue that requires a decision from both Saints."

Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback and asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"

Dai Jinghai looked at Yun Li and said in a solemn voice, "Miss Yun Li, this matter is a bit tricky. Wang Le from Xuantian Sect has found the greatest Opportunity in this Secret Realm, and it's right here in this plain."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's eyes lit up.

He was very curious about this Opportunity and even wanted to contend with Wang Le for it.

However, it was clear without asking that this Opportunity wouldn't be easy to obtain.

Yun Li nodded slightly, "Continue."

Dai Jinghai continued, "This Martial Venerable Expert created this Secret Realm to Seal a spiritual fire called Glazed Pure Fire. The quality of this Glazed Pure Fire is extremely high; it has already developed sentience. This Martial Venerable Expert, on the verge of death, Sealed the Glazed Pure Fire here to prevent it from emerging and causing chaos."

"Wang Le wants us to help him defeat the Glazed Pure Fire and subdue it. This is the Opportunity he spoke of."

Hearing this, Yun Li frowned.

"What is the current Realm of this Glazed Pure Fire?"

Dai Jinghai gave a bitter smile, "According to Wang Le, it's at least the Martial Ancestor Realm."

Yun Li's frown deepened.

"Martial Ancestor Realm? Then what's the point of fighting? All of us together probably wouldn't be able to pose a threat to it!"

Dai Jinghai then said, "Wang Le said he has a secret technique from Xuantian Sect to deal with the Glazed Pure Fire. He only needs us to help him eliminate the Fire Slaves."

Yun Li asked in a deep voice, "What are Fire Slaves?"

Dai Jinghai gave a bitter smile, "They are the humans who previously entered this Secret Realm intending to subdue the Glazed Pure Fire. After being defeated by it, they were refined into Puppets, known as Fire Slaves."

"Miss Yun Li, Wang Le said that as long as we help him deal with the Fire Slaves, regardless of our Realm, each person will receive a scroll of a high-grade earth rank Martial Skill. Should we do it?"

Yun Li pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "No, we're leaving! This task is too dangerous. No one knows how many Fire Slaves there are, nor do we know the Realm of this Glazed Pure Fire. If we rashly participate, there's a risk of being wiped out."

"As for the high-grade earth rank Martial Skill, there's no need to covet it. When we return to Cangxuan Sect, I'll give one to you and Chen Zhengyu each."

Dai Jinghai nodded slightly.

"Understood. The exit of this Greedy Wolf Secret Realm is on the other side of the plain; we can leave immediately."

Just then, Lu Xingchen spoke up, "We should still help Wang Le."

Hearing this, all three looked at Lu Xingchen with puzzled expressions.

Yun Li said softly, "Lu Xingchen, you shouldn't be lacking a scroll of a high-grade earth rank Martial Skill, should you?"

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, "I am also an Alchemist, and I want this Glazed Pure Fire."

Hearing this, Yun Li's mouth dropped open, her Face full of disbelief.

"What? You want to contend with Wang Le?"

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily, "Yes. Wang Le is just a Saint from an Eighth-Rank Sect; he's nothing special. If he wants this Glazed Pure Fire, why can't I have it?"

"Miss Yun Li, let's pretend to help Wang Le first, and once he defeats the Glazed Pure Fire, we'll make our move to seize it. Are you willing to take this risk with me?"

Yun Li was stunned for a moment, then said softly, "Lin Yuan is gone. You are the closest person to me in this world. Let me accompany you in this battle!"

"Thank you."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, then looked at the other two.

"Dai Jinghai, Chen Zhengyu, I intend to contend with Wang Le for something. The upcoming battle will be very difficult and dangerous. If you two are afraid of getting injured, you can leave now."

Dai Jinghai shook his head, "No need. I want to work with Junior Brother Lu to take on Wang Le. Contending for something from a Saint of an Eighth-Rank Sect, just thinking about it is exciting! Even if we don't succeed, telling this story will give us Face."

Chen Zhengyu also followed, "I, Chen Zhengyu, am not someone who fears death. Since you all are going, of course, I cannot fall behind."

Lu Xingchen felt a warmth in his heart and said with a smile, "Alright then, we shall live and die together!"

"Well said, live and die together!"

The four clapped their hands together.

Dai Jinghai then asked, "By the way, the Saintess just said Lin Yuan is gone. What happened?"

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Lin Yuan was severely injured by a joint attack from others while contending for a secret treasure. By the time Miss Yun Li and I arrived, it was too late to save him."

Lin Yuan was, after all, a Saint of Cangxuan Sect. If the matter of him betraying Miss Yun Li were revealed, it would not only affect his reputation but also the credibility of Cangxuan Sect.

Therefore, Lu Xingchen told this benevolent lie.

As for the true situation, it only needed to be conveyed to Sect Master Gu Chen.

Hearing this, Dai Jinghai's expression darkened.

"How outrageous! Those people dared to harm a Saint of our Cangxuan Sect! Lu Xingchen, who did it? Before challenging the Glazed Pure Fire, let's settle this grudge first."

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "It was people from Dragon Seeking Gate and Greedy Wolf Sect. Wan Chen from Dragon Seeking Gate has already been slain by me, and Xue Ping from Greedy Wolf Sect escaped with injuries."

Dai Jinghai's Face darkened.

"There are no Disciples from Dragon Seeking Gate or Greedy Wolf Sect among the people gathered here. They must have been afraid of our retaliation and fled early."

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "That should be the case. Since that's so, let's deal with the Glazed Pure Fire first!"

With that, the four walked towards the crowd.

There were 35 Disciples from seven Sects participating in this Secret Realm expedition, and 20 of them were gathered here.

It could be said that elites were assembled.

Seeing the four of Lu Xingchen approach, Wang Le was also delighted and said with a smile, "Miss Yun Li, have your Cangxuan Sect also decided to help me?"

Yun Li nodded slightly, "Yes, Fellow Daoist Wang Le, we are also very interested in the high-grade earth rank Martial Skill you promised."

Wang Le said with a smile, "That's good!"

"Now that we have enough people, let's set off!"

"The Glazed Pure Fire is hiding behind numerous Fire Slaves. I will do my best to deal with it. As for the Fire Slaves, you will have to handle them. I will not participate in the battle against the Fire Slaves, do you understand?"

"Understood!" everyone replied in unison.