Chapter 243: The Fallen Heart Flame Erupts!
Su Qian's sharp gaze pierced into the depths of the cavern, but after a long moment, the strange liquid flowing sound he had heard earlier suddenly vanished
As if it had never existed.
"???"
"There was a clear sign of an impending eruption just now. So why… has everything gone silent?"
Frowning, Su Qian hesitated for a moment before pressing both hands against the volatile energy barrier sealing the abyss.
The barrier so powerful it could severely injure a Dou King instantly calmed, as if recognizing its master.
As Su Qian spread his hands apart, the circular barrier split open, creating an opening large enough for a person to pass through.
In a flash, Su Qian leaped inside, landing at the edge of the abyss.
Immediately, an intense wave of heat surged toward him.
Even with his Dou Zong strength, he couldn't completely ignore the oppressive temperature.
With a flick of his sleeves, a surge of Dou Qi enveloped his body, shielding him from the searing heat.
Only after setting up these protective measures did he finally turn his attention downward, his eyes glowing with a faint, ethereal light.
Beneath the abyss
A vast sea of magma came into view.
But unlike ordinary lava, this one glowed with a sinister, dark red hue, as if soaked in fresh blood.
The eerie color sent a deep sense of unease through him.
Even knowing that the Fallen Heart Flame was lurking somewhere within, the inhospitable environment alone made him cautious.
Even as a Dou Zong, he wouldn't dare enter recklessly
Not with a sentient, predatory flame watching his every move.
With his enhanced vision, Su Qian observed the magma world below.
Nothing.
"Why is it so quiet?"
The sea of magma remained still completely undisturbed.
Yet earlier, Su Qian had clearly sensed a massive surge of energy.
In this underground inferno, devoid of any other life, what else could have caused such a disturbance
Other than the Fallen Heart Flame?
His brows furrowed deeply.
His instincts screamed that this wasn't an illusion.
But now…
Only dead silence remained.
A silence too eerie the kind that precedes a storm.
As a Dou Zong, Su Qian knew his senses wouldn't deceive him.
But the Fallen Heart Flame was clearly not acting up.
So…
Who the hell was behind this?
Obviously
Wu Tian.
While "training" on the eighth floor, Wu Tian had three different Heavenly Flames at his disposal
One of which was the Green Lotus Core Flame, infamous for triggering volcanic eruptions.
And since the magma sea beneath Jia Nan Academy was essentially a dormant volcano, it was no exception.
However, Wu Tian's newly fused flame was far more terrifying than any ordinary Heavenly Flame.
Not only was its core energy amplified, but it inherited the explosive properties of the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Causing underground tremors?
Child's play.
Wu Tian sat cross legged, his body surrounded by three colored flames, a smirk playing on his lips.
Let's see how you handle this, Su Qian.
"BOOM!"
Suddenly
A deep, muffled sound echoed from the depths of the magma sea.
The noise traveled up through the abyss, reaching Su Qian's ears.
The sound
It was faint, yet eerily similar to the rhythmic beat of a heart.
And just like that, Su Qian's own heartbeat involuntarily skipped a beat.
His pupils shrank to the size of pinholes.
This time
He was certain.
Something was happening down there.
Deep Within the Magma Sea
A transparent fire python, the manifestation of the Fallen Heart Flame, watched helplessly as the lava around it surged violently.
Its large, molten eyes flashed with resignation.
This…
This was a setup, wasn't it?
This isn't my fault! I'M NOT THE ONE CAUSING THIS!
But who would believe it?
Certainly not Su Qian.
All that old man would do was summon more elders, strengthen the seals, and blame everything on it.
The Fallen Heart Flame: My mental state is crumbling.
Another strange tremor rippled through the magma sea.
Even knowing something was happening beneath him, Su Qian still didn't dare enter.
If he made the wrong move, and the Fallen Heart Flame suddenly exploded, the Inner Academy would be doomed.
"BOOM!"
Another low, resounding noise erupted from below
Louder than before.
It was like something was breaking free from its cocoon.
Su Qian's fist clenched beneath his sleeves, his expression darkening under the magma's ominous glow.
"BOOM!"
Yet another heart like throb echoed, this time even stronger.
"BOOM!"
Then, three minutes later, another one.
Back on the eighth floor, Wu Tian's smirk deepened.
I wonder what kind of face Su Qian is making right now… Is he having fun?
With each passing moment, the eerie pulsations increased in frequency
Until, finally, they matched the rhythm of an actual heartbeat.
"What exactly is going on "
Su Qian had just begun to speak when
His face suddenly twisted in shock.
His gaze snapped toward the magma depths, where a colossal surge of violent energy was rapidly rising!
The once calm magma sea erupted into chaos, as a mysterious force sent titanic waves of molten lava crashing through the abyss.
Towering ten meters high, they slammed down violently, shaking the entire chamber like a catastrophic earthquake.
"This energy… it feels…"
Su Qian's face turned pale.
Something was wrong.
This wasn't the Fallen Heart Flame's usual power.
The energy felt completely different.
"This…"
His expression darkened further, his lips twitching involuntarily.
Was this just…
A natural magma eruption?
Or was this just
"Another freaking disaster."
"BOOM!"
Before he could react, another explosion rocked the abyss.
The entire magma sea started to boil violently, its surface churning uncontrollably.
Deep beneath the molten waves, two burning, blood red eyes suddenly ignited with rage.
A ferocious surge of energy burst forth, radiating unmatched savagery.
The magma swirled violently, as if something was about to break free from its prison.
And then
Everything suddenly fell silent.
For a moment, the magma calmed, still and unmoving.
But just as Su Qian was about to breathe a sigh of relief
His eyes widened in horror.
He could feel it.
That monstrous energy was rising
Closer.
And closer.
Until finally
"FWOOSH~~~~~~~~"
Su Qian: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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