86: Slay the Demon King Fire Python and obtain the Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Pear

The air in the Heaven Burning Fire Domain was permeated with the scorching smell of sulfur.

After less than half a day.

Before him, fire pear trees absorbed the fiery Qi, their branches laden with crimson fruits emitting a ripe fragrance.

In the center, a Tree King towered above the rest, easily several dozen feet high.

fire pear trees are fire-attributed Spiritual Plants; they grow one *zhang* every thousand years. The central fire pear tree King was definitely over ten thousand years old.

“The Lava Sword Demon lives within the volcanic magma. To draw it out, a Fire-attributed Spiritual Item is required.

This fire pear is one such item.”

Li Jiangchen pondered internally.

At this moment, the Blue-robed Masked Woman beside him suddenly said, “Senior, please fulfill your agreement.”

“Agreement? You are quite interesting. After entering this Heaven Burning Fire Domain, even Old Demon Jin Ya didn't dare to follow, yet you insisted on trailing behind This Li.” Speaking, Li Jiangchen feigned a sinister expression: “What, are you not afraid that This Li will renege?”

Hearing this, the Blue-robed Masked Woman smiled slightly and took out a token engraved with three flames, surrounded by the aura of incense smoke. It was clearly the identification token of the Martial Temple's Lihuo Institute.

The token trembled, and a wisp of incense smoke aura flew out, merging into Li Jiangchen's body.

“Wu Yan, a member of the Martial Temple's Lihuo Institute, greets Lord Miaozhu.” Wu Yan said, cupping her fists.

She secretly speculated about Li Jiangchen's identity.

There are ten Body Refining Miaozhus in the Martial Temple, all proficient in Body Refining. Coupled with the fact that the person before her claimed the surname ‘This Li,’

the identity of the person before her was obvious.

This person before her had been extremely active recently, causing a huge stir at Heavenly Sword Mountain.

Thinking of this, Wu Yan did not reveal Li Jiangchen's name.

“So you little girl figured it out.” Li Jiangchen shook his head and smiled: “Hmm, possessing the Fire Devouring Divine Physique, if you Break through to the God Observation Realm, you have a good chance of controlling the Lihuo Dharma Idol in the future.

Very well, I shall pick this ten-thousand-year fire pear to help you.”

Li Jiangchen took a step, Shrinking the Distance Between Heaven and Earth, instantly arriving before the Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Pear Tree.

Hiss—a fierce wind struck. A scarlet Fire Python with prominent horns swept down from the tree. Its tongue flickered, its snake eyes were cold, and with an open mouth, a mouthful of scorching Poisonous Flame shot out.

Where treasures are born, there are naturally Yao Beasts guarding them.

The aura of this Fire Python before them had clearly reached the Demon King level.

Most Demons born in Heavenly Sword Mountain possess low intelligence, but they are more savage than those outside at the same cultivation level.

“Good beast.” Li Jiangchen stamped his foot, his figure swelling. Invisible Astral Essence enveloped his body, allowing the Poisonous Flame to burn him without causing the slightest harm.

At this moment, a hand suddenly reached out from the Poisonous Flame and seized the Fire Python's head. Startled, the Fire Python coiled itself, attempting to strangle the person before it.

However, before it could exert force, an immense power struck. With a loud crack, the Fire Python's head and body separated, violently torn into two pieces.

[Slayed Demon King Fire Python *1, gained twelve thousand years of Demon cultivation.]

Li Jiangchen tossed the Fire Python's body onto the ground. The ground immediately cracked open, and roots from the fire pear tree spread out.

The roots pierced the Fire Python's body, instantly sucking it dry into a corpse.

Although the fire pear tree and this Fire Python had a symbiotic relationship, once the python lost its value, the tree consumed it without hesitation.

This fire pear tree was quite vicious.

“How about exchanging this python for a few fruits?” Li Jiangchen's voice shook the Void Realm.

Ten-Thousand-Year Fire Pear Trees were rare, and tearing down the tree for the fruits would be a waste.

The next moment, the fire pear tree transmitted a gentle thought. Its branches extended downward, bringing the ripe fruits at the top within reach.

“Smart move.”

Li Jiangchen quickly picked three ten-thousand-year fire pears and turned back.

“Here, this is for you.”

A fist-sized fire pear arced through the air and was steadily caught by Wu Yan.

“Thank you, Lord Miaozhu.” Wu Yan was secretly delighted.

The fire pear contained pure Fire Spiritual Qi, which could promote the transformation and evolution of Fire-attributed Spiritual Physiques.

Even with her Fire Devouring Divine Physique, consuming it before the God Observation Realm would yield about a thirty percent benefit.

This was why she risked entering the inner perimeter of Heavenly Sword Mountain with her Quenching Fiend Realm cultivation.

*Crunch*, she took a bite, and the fire pear's sweet juice filled her mouth. As the pulp was swallowed, an intensely hot mass of Fire Spiritual Qi rapidly generated within her body.

‘One ten-thousand-year fire pear increased this person's Fire Devouring Divine Physique by thirty percent. When she Breaks through to God Viewing, she should have an eighty percent chance of resonating with that Lihuo Dharma Idol.’ Li Jiangchen guarded her nearby.

Suddenly, black mist permeated his palm, and the Demon Flood Dragon King emerged partially from it.

Having self-detonated his Demon Core, its aura was weak, and it had already fallen from the Great Demon King level.

“Master, the two Grandmasters from the Four Seas Alliance have already broken into the Heaven Burning Fire Domain.

My Detection Divine Ability can sense them rapidly approaching.”

“They truly are persistent ghosts.” Li Jiangchen's expression darkened, and the map of Heavenly Sword Mountain appeared in his mind.

The volcano in the center of the Heaven Burning Fire Domain, besides being occupied by numerous fire-attributed Yao Beasts, had magma temperatures inside that were even fiercer than the previous Fire Ring. Especially during an eruption phase, the magma would emit a type of Fire Poison that specifically targeted the Divine Soul, which even a Great Grandmaster could not avoid.

If he utilized the terrain well, he might be able to counter-kill them.

He had to leave quickly and set up preparations.

“Enemies are approaching. This Li must leave quickly. Farewell for now.”

Just as Li Jiangchen was about to depart, Wu Yan stopped him.

“Is the Miaozhu planning to head to the central volcano and use the fire pear to attract a certain Demon?

If so, this humble woman might be able to help.”

“Oh, how so?” Li Jiangchen became interested.

If she could quickly lure out the Lava Sword Demon, then after slaying it, he could use the panel to quickly master the Lesser Five Elements Sword Formation.

At that point, combining the Lesser Five Elements Sword Formation with the Immortal Sword Domain, and utilizing the terrain, he would have at least a fifty percent chance of killing those two.

“You must have guessed my identity. The enemies pursuing me are Grandmaster-level existences.

Are you sure about this?”

Li Jiangchen asked solemnly.

Wu Yan replied without hesitation: “Lord Li saved Qingzhou, slew a Demon King, and resonated with three Dharma Idols—your legendary deeds have long spread throughout the Martial Temple.

The Miaozhu and I both hail from the Divine General Mansion, and since childhood, we have held the grand ambition of demon slaying and eliminating evil.

How can I stand by and watch a hero of our Great Shang Dynasty face peril without offering assistance?

Lord Li, Wu Yan's mind is made up. Please allow me to accompany you.”

Hearing this, Li Jiangchen's expression was complex.

The Yao Race was powerful, but the Human Race was not lacking in heroes.

Yet, those secluded Sects, such as Haoqi Pavilion, Fangcun Mountain, and the Four Seas Alliance, only knew how to look after their own interests. How many of them ever descended the mountains to slay Demons and rescue the common people from suffering?

‘Once I Break through to Martial Saint, I will certainly destroy these Sects.’ Li Jiangchen secretly resolved, looking at Wu Yan with appreciation: “Then I'll trouble you to take this gamble with me.”

After speaking, a Streak of Light enveloped his feet, carrying the two of them away rapidly.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Two figures suddenly appeared among the Fire Pear Tree Group.

“Damn it, that little thief escaped again.” Elder Fang Yan struck out with his palm, knocking down a swath of fire pear trees, causing the remaining trees to tremble.

“That thief's escape speed is astonishing; that Five-colored Escape Light is a rare First-Rank Divine Ability.

However, fleeing toward the Heaven Burning Fire Domain is simply seeking death.”

Elder Shan Chengzhang took out a Nine Dragon Lihuo Cover, which emitted Spiritual Artifact fluctuations.

This was actually a Fire-attributed Spiritual Artifact capable of mobilizing Fire Spiritual Qi.