98: Refining Strange Flames

"What do you think we'll get when we open this treasure chest?"

Looking at the oddly shaped mixed treasure chest, Han Fei's voice contained a hint of uncontrollable curiosity and anticipation.

"You should get some mixed items."

A playful glint flashed in Luna Fairy Spirit's eyes, as if she had already foreseen what was about to happen.

"Mixed items?" Han Fei was startled.

Luna Fairy Spirit explained, "It means various unboxed items are mixed together, like a lighter and sand mixed together, or yellow sand seeping into wood."

Han Fei furrowed his brow, looking puzzled, "If they're mixed like that, won't the items bewaste?"

Luna Fairy Spirit nodded, confirming, "Of course. The properties of the materials are broken and reorganized, which will likely greatly reduce their original value. Otherwise, why do you think the value of treasure chests drops so much after Fusion?"

"This... alright." Han Fei sighed, a few more worries in his heart.

"Don't think so much for now. Hurry and open it to see what you can get!" Luna Fairy Spirit's eyes sparkled with childlike innocence and curiosity.

Han Fei nodded. He was also quite curious about the drops from this Fusion treasure chest.

He placed his hands on it and slowly opened the treasure chest.

The next moment, a burst of fiery sand, mixed with scorching and wild Qi, suddenly erupted from the treasure chest's cracks, like a spirit imprisoned for a thousand years suddenly gaining freedom and dancing wildly.

Facing this sudden change, Luna Fairy Spirit reacted quickly. Almost instantly, she condensed a crystal-clear magic shield, firmly enclosing the dangerous fiery sand.

Looking at the flickering fiery sand, shimmering with strange light inside the shield, Han Fei's face was full of doubt and curiosity. "What is this?"

Luna Fairy Spirit floated gracefully beside the shield, a look of concentration on her beautiful face.

Soon, her eyes suddenly lit up. "This is the seed of an Otherworldly Fire!"

"Otherworldly Fire?!" Han Fei's eyes widened involuntarily at her words, filled with shock and disbelief.

In this Universe, Otherworldly Fires are known as the spirits of fire, and each Otherworldly Fire possesses extraordinary special abilities.

For example, the terrifying Cursed Ghost Flame: anything it touches will be covered with an invisible curse that will cause the target to gradually wither until it turns into black smoke.

And the warm, spring-like Fire of Life can gently lick wounds, as if nature's gentlest comfort, allowing wounds to quietly heal in its light.

There is also the Demonic Transformation Devil Flame, which makes all things change color. Any living being burned by it will be twisted into a hideous demonic form, losing its original self.

Each of these Otherworldly Fires contains a Heaven-Defying power capable of overturning heaven and earth. If someone can completely control it, they can easily enter the ranks of C-Rank Experts, becoming an existence admired by all.

"Your luck, kid, is truly good. An Otherworldly Fire of this level could only possibly be opened from a Platinum-grade Fire treasure chest. I didn't expect you to open it from a Fusion treasure chest."

Luna Fairy Spirit sighed softly, her tone a mix of envy and admiration.

Hearing this, Han Fei subconsciously touched the tip of his nose, feeling no great waves in his heart. After all, his current luck was indeed Heaven-Defying, and anything good could happen.

"Don't just stand there, quickly try to Cultivate it! This Otherworldly Fire's flame is too weak and will soon extinguish!"

After Luna Fairy Spirit finished speaking, she immediately used magic to forcefully instill the method of Otherworldly Fire Cultivation into Han Fei's mind.

In an instant, Han Fei felt a sharp pain, as if it could pierce his Soul, striking his head, causing him to involuntarily close his eyes, his face pale.

This pain was not just physical, but also a spiritual impact, a violent collision and Fusion of knowledge and consciousness.

Relying on the pain tolerance he copied from Black Tiger, Han Fei gritted his teeth and endured, rapidly absorbing and analyzing the vast information pouring in amidst the intense pain.

As the pain gradually subsided, Han Fei opened his eyes, a glimmer of understanding flashing within them.

"The flame is so weak, I wonder if I can Cultivate it."

With a worried heart, Han Fei attempted to Cultivate the Otherworldly Fire according to the method Luna Fairy Spirit taught him.

His hand slowly passed through the magic barrier, and like catching a loach, he barely managed to grasp the Otherworldly Fire.

The Otherworldly Fire leaped between his fingers, trying to break free from this sudden restraint.

Han Fei took a deep breath, his mind and spirit unified, and a subtle yet firm intention emerged from the bottom of his heart, quietly wrapping around the flickering flame.

Immediately, the Otherworldly Fire seemed to sense a summons, beginning to dance wildly in his hand, attempting to resist Han Fei's control.

Its light flickered erratically in its struggle, releasing wisps of scorching Qi, intertwining with Han Fei's will, making faint crackling sounds.

Luna Fairy Spirit stood to one side, radiating gentle magical fluctuations. An invisible pressure enveloped the Otherworldly Fire, forming an unseen mountain that greatly reduced its struggling intensity.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Finally, under Han Fei's unremitting efforts, the Otherworldly Fire gradually calmed down, becoming docile and weak, with only a wisp of flame, as thin as a strand of silk, lying quietly in his palm, emitting negligible warmth, seemingly capable of dissipating into nothingness at any moment.

Seeing this, a hint of worry appeared between Luna Fairy Spirit's brows: "Although you have successfully Cultivated it, in its current state, I'm afraid it won't be long before it extinguishes on its own."

Han Fei said urgently, "Is there no way?"

"If you had a miraculous item like a Divine Fire Ore as a catalytic medium for the Otherworldly Fire, perhaps it could still be saved, but..."

Luna Fairy Spirit's voice was filled with regret as she shook her head and sighed softly.

Divine Fire Ore, that was a Heaven and Earth rare treasure no less precious than a fragment of the white god's Tower, its preciousness self-evident.

Unfortunately, in the earth-shattering war five hundred years ago, all Divine Fire Ores were completely destroyed by that ruthless Devil King with unparalleled power, disappearing from the Universe forever.

Even if one or two Divine Fire Ores still existed in this Universe, they would surely be hidden deep within an unknown Secret Realm.

For Han Fei at this moment, trying to find Divine Fire Ore in a short time was like searching for a needle in a haystack, with slim hope.

"Can I only give up?" Han Fei lowered his gaze, filled with unwillingness.

Just then, his gaze inadvertently swept across the ground.

There lay a three-colored treasure chest emitting a dazzling light.

It was colorful and eye-catching.

"That is... the treasure chest copied by the Infinite Matryoshka Plug-in?!"

Han Fei exclaimed inwardly.

Previously, being fully focused on the Otherworldly Fire, he had not noticed this unexpected gain.

Luna Fairy Spirit also noticed the treasure chest at this moment.

She quickly extended her slender jade finger and softly chanted a spell.

A gentle magical light then emerged, quickly lifting the treasure chest and gracefully suspending it in front of Han Fei.

"Quickly open it! If you can get the same Otherworldly Fire seed, you can maintain the flame you Cultivated!"

Hearing this, a glimmer of excitement and anticipation flashed in Han Fei's eyes. He unhesitatingly opened the treasure chest again.

Instantly, a dazzling Otherworldly Fire soared out of the box, identical to the previous seed.

Luna Fairy Spirit followed suit, quickly weaving a transparent magic shield to firmly imprison the leaping Otherworldly Fire within, then gestured for Han Fei to Cultivate it again.

Having had experience once, Han Fei quickly and skillfully Cultivated it.

Looking at the slightly larger dark yellow flame in his palm, Han Fei murmured softly, "The flame is a bit stronger, but it's still not enough."

The flame flickered in Han Fei's palm, like a candle in the wind.

But Han Fei was not worried about this.

Because the Infinite Matryoshka Plug-in had copied another identical three-colored mixed treasure chest for him.

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Some setting introductions:

Magic System:

Magic treasure chests have existed since ancient times. From Magic treasure chests, people in this Universe can access various magical knowledge.

Magic is produced by manipulating elements and energy through spells, runes, and Magic Treasures.

Mages, through long-term study and Cultivation, master different magical skills, such as fireball spells, freezing spells, healing spells, and summoning spells. Magic is divided into various schools, such as Fire Magic, Ice Magic, Lightning Magic, Light Magic, and Dark Magic. Each school has its unique spells and casting methods. Mages often join Magic Academies or Magic Guilds for systematic study and advancement.

In this Universe, the magic System is not just a simple power System, but also a symbol of culture and knowledge. Mages, through continuous exploration and research, have revealed the essence of elements and energy in the Universe. They transform these powers into controllable forms through runes and spells. Runes are the core of magic. By arranging and combining different runes, mages can cast various complex spells. Spells are the key to activating these runes. The accuracy of spells and the clarity of pronunciation directly affect the power and effect of magic.

Magic Schools:

Fire Magic: Fire mages control the power of fire. They can summon fireballs, firestorms, and flame shields. Fire Magic emphasizes destructiveness and aggression, suitable for combat and warfare. However, fire mages also need to carefully control fire to avoid losing control and self-harm.

Ice Magic: Ice mages are skilled at controlling cold and ice. They can freeze enemies, create ice walls, and summon blizzards. Ice Magic focuses on control and defense, suitable for trapping enemies and protecting oneself. Ice mages are usually calm and composed, good at staying clear-headed in complex situations.

Lightning Magic: Lightning mages control the power of lightning. They can summon lightning, create electromagnetic fields, and control thunderclouds. Lightning Magic has extremely high destructive power and penetrative ability, capable of quickly defeating enemies. Lightning mages need to be agile and swift to fully utilize the speed advantage of lightning in combat.

Light Magic: Light mages control the power of light. They can heal wounds, dispel darkness, and summon light messengers. Light Magic focuses on healing and protection, suitable for support and assistance. Light mages usually have compassionate and kind hearts, dedicated to helping others and upholding justice.

Dark Magic: Dark mages control the power of darkness. They can summon undead, create illusions, and cast curses. Dark Magic emphasizes control and corruption, suitable for conspiracies and assassinations. Dark mages are usually mysterious and unpredictable, skilled at using psychological tactics to defeat enemies.

Cultivation of Magic:

The Cultivation of a mage requires a long process of learning and practice. Typically, young mages receive basic education in Magic Academies, learning runes, spells, and basic magical theories. As they progress, they choose specific magic schools for more in-depth research and Cultivation. Magic Guilds serve as platforms for mages to communicate and cooperate. They share knowledge, learn from each other, and jointly research new magic.

Advanced mages are not only powerful warriors but also learned scholars. Through studying ancient magic books and ruins, they have revealed many lost magical secrets. Mages also conduct field investigations, exploring unknown places to find new magical resources and inspiration.

Countering Items or Methods:

The bane of the magic System is various anti-magic items, which can interfere with or even completely block the casting of magic.

Anti-Magic Ore: Anti-Magic Ore is a type of Ore that can absorb surrounding magical energy. Wearers cannot cast any magic within its influence range. Anti-Magic Ore is often made into necklaces, rings, or bracelets and worn on the body to counter magical attacks. In important military bases and treasuries, Anti-Magic Ore is often used to set up defensive Formations to prevent magical invasion.

Anti-Magic Water: Anti-Magic Water is a special liquid that can form a thin film on the caster's skin, hindering the flow of magical energy. Anti-Magic Water is often used to capture and interrogate mages, applying it to the caster's hands or body to prevent them from using magic. Anti-Magic Water can also be used to create anti-magic bombs. Once exploded, the Anti-Magic Water will scatter around, temporarily imprisoning the magical energy in the area.

Anti-Magic Wood: Anti-Magic Wood is a type of wood with natural anti-magic properties, which can be made into anti-magic handcuffs, anti-magic cages, and other devices. Anti-Magic Wood is commonly used to imprison and control powerful mages, preventing them from escaping or using magic. Anti-Magic Wood can also be used to create anti-magic barriers to protect important locations or individuals from magical harm.

Anti-Magic Formation: An Anti-Magic Formation is a type of Formation that forms an anti-magic Domain through a specific arrangement of runes, rendering any magic entering this range ineffective. Anti-Magic Formations are typically used in large-scale battles and defenses, effectively blocking enemy magical attacks. In important meetings and negotiations, Anti-Magic Formations are also used to prevent magical interference, ensuring the fairness and impartiality of negotiations.

Anti-Magic Talisman: An Anti-Magic Talisman is a type of amulet that can reflect or absorb magical energy. Wearers can reflect part of the energy when subjected to magical attacks. Anti-Magic Talismans are commonly used to protect important individuals or warriors, enabling them to effectively protect themselves when facing powerful magical attacks.

Through these anti-magic items and countering methods, mages must be cautious when facing powerful enemies. They must not only rely on powerful magical strength but also pay attention to strategy and wisdom to survive and develop in this challenging Universe.