Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 509: The Final Battle in Flames: Xingluo and the Lava Dragon's Life-and-Death Struggle

Xingluo did not panic at all, but concentrated all his energy and chanted an ancient spell. Dark energy gathered around him, forming a huge black vortex. The power of the vortex crushed the branches that stretched out one by one, and Xingluo took the opportunity to quickly collect the flame bark.

This forest of death, also called the Flame Forest, is famous for its unique flame trees. These trees can not only survive high temperatures, but also contain extremely rare flame essences in their bark. These flame essences are what Xingluo needs, but these things must be attached to the bark during transportation, otherwise they will quickly dissipate into the air.

The environment of the Flame Forest is full of challenges. The air is filled with a fiery breath, and cracks on the ground with sparks can often be seen. The Flame Tree is tall and straight, and the bark is deep red, flickering like a burning flame. Xingluo knows that this bark plays an irreplaceable role in making special props and potions.

Xingluo decided to venture into the Flame Forest and quickly collect some flame bark while the wind was light. He carefully selected a lush flame tree, with leaves and branches flickering due to the high temperature.

Xingluo held the knife at his waist tightly with one hand and carefully touched the bark with the other. He felt the heat on the bark surface, but did not flinch. He took a deep breath, quickly inserted the blade between the bark and the trunk, and slashed upward with force, cutting off a large piece of bark.

The moment the bark was cut, Xingluo smelled a strong burnt aroma, and the temperature around him seemed to rise instantly. He quickly collected the bark into a special insulated bag to avoid being burned by the high temperature. During the collection process, he remained highly alert and always paid attention to the surrounding environment to prevent sudden danger.

When he felt the temperature around him gradually rise, indicating that the flame activity in the Flame Forest was about to intensify, Xingluo knew that he had to leave immediately. He quickly completed the last collection action, put all the cut flame bark into the space ring, and then quickly left the range of the flame tree.

Xingluo was on his way back to the Fire Castle, looking back at the flame tree several times as he ran. Despite the extremely harsh environment, he still managed to collect the precious flame tree bark. He knew that this bark would become an important material for making cursed objects.

Although he escaped the attack of the trees, Xingluo knew that he was not completely out of danger. There were still many unknown dangers waiting for him in the lava forest. He continued to stay alert, walking through the forest at a moderate pace, avoiding the creatures and traps lurking in the dark. Finally, he saw the edge of the forest in front of him, where he entered the lava forest.

Just as Xingluo heaved a sigh of relief and prepared to leave the Flame Forest, a violent tremor suddenly came. The ground began to crack, hot lava gushed out of the cracks, and the temperature around it rose rapidly. As the tremor became stronger and stronger, a huge lava dragon drilled out from the ground and blocked him. The dragon was huge, covered with hot lava scales, and its eyes flashed with anger. Obviously, it was the guardian of this Flame Forest, and it felt the breath of Xingluo taking away the Flame Bark, and it was furious.

Xingluo knew it would be a tough battle, but he did not back down. He took a deep breath, spread his arms, and the dark energy around him quickly condensed to form a thick shield. The dragon suddenly spurted out a stream of blazing flames, which drew a dazzling trajectory in the air and headed straight for Xingluo. Xingluo's shield trembled violently under the impact of the flames, but it finally successfully blocked this fatal attack.

Taking advantage of the moment when the dragon's flames dissipated, Xingluo decisively launched a counterattack. In his hand, a dark whip condensed, and the whip drew a black lightning in the air, and lashed at the dragon's eyes fiercely. The dragon was hit and roared in pain. Its huge body rolled in the forest, and the surrounding trees fell down one after another under the high temperature and impact.

Originally, the dragon would not be hit so easily, but Xingluo released a strong mental shock while releasing dark magic. The dragon fell into a stagnation at that moment and lost its perception of the surrounding environment. Xingluo seized this precious opportunity and quickly cast teleportation magic, preparing to leave the lava forest.

Just as the teleportation magic was about to be completed, the dragon regained consciousness and pounced towards Xingluo angrily, but it was too late. Xingluo's figure disappeared in a dazzling light, and the next moment, he reappeared in the safe area of ​​​​the Fire Castle.

After returning to the Flame Castle, Xingluo breathed a sigh of relief, felt a little scared, but more of a sense of accomplishment. He held the precious piece of flame bark in his hand, and his heart was filled with pride and satisfaction. This adventure not only proved his courage and strength, but also allowed him to obtain extremely precious materials.

It's not that Xingluo doesn't have the ability to kill the dragon, but he knows that the dragon's body is not the material he needs. Moreover, the ecological balance in the Flame Forest cannot be destroyed because of his selfish desires. Xingluo understands that sometimes, taking a step back is also a kind of wisdom.

In the room of the inn, Xingluo carefully placed the flame bark on the table, thinking about how to use it to make powerful curse props and potions. His heart was full of longing and expectation for future adventures. This experience made him more convinced that as long as he remained calm and brave, he would be able to overcome any difficulties in the future and continue to explore more wonders and secrets of this world.

Despite all the dangers, Xingluo successfully collected the flame bark with his identity and power as a great dark magician. This adventure not only proved his current strength, but also made him more confident in his survival in the abyss. He knew that there would be more challenges waiting for him in the future, but he was ready to meet them and conquer all difficulties with his own strength and wisdom.

Xingluo took a short rest and planned to go to the Hot Sand Market to look for the Fiery Gem.

After Xingluo finished collecting the flame bark, he knew that he needed a fiery gem to complete the ritual of making the cursed item. This gem was rare and expensive, so he came to the Hot Sand Market, which was the commercial center of the Lava Abyss, where vendors traded all kinds of rare treasures. The market was bustling with people and stalls. Xingluo walked past the stalls one by one, observing the trading habits of these vendors and the prices of their goods.

He found a stall, the owner was an experienced businessman, and there were several fiery gems on the stall. Xingluo pretended to walk over casually and started chatting with the stall owner: "These fiery gems look good, I wonder how much they cost?"

The stall owner looked up at Xingluo and was obviously not familiar with this young man, so he casually quoted a high price: "Five hundred high-level magic cores per gem."