Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild

Chapter 824 - 398: Ancient Phantom

Within the rocky paths inside the mountain, lava constantly surged, while some thick magic power drawn from the Magic Power Dimension was transformed into a high-temperature firelight. They did not ignite into flames, but merely pulsated with high activity.Li Ang held the Orichalcum and constructed the Shield of Water for everyone. Not just him, Meimei also used the Water’s Favor to harmonize the surrounding water currents and lower the temperature.

The Blazing Winged Dragon folded its wings, while three Salamanders followed behind. Four Fire Demons could tread freely on the lava, greatly easing the difficulty of advancement; the group need not worry about avoiding the magma nor mind the ground, as the Shield of Water could better suppress the surrounding highly active firelight, preventing any immediate explosion even if enemies intended to ignite it.

"The direction of these flowing firelights must lead to Hedaya’s Star Palace," Zoe said.

Upon entering the volcanic rock path, the Young Girl immediately sensed the power of the Star Soul.

The entire channel’s firelight seemed to breathe, shifting between light and dark. Everyone could sense the increasingly thick presence of Fire Elements and magic power until a faint Light of the Star Soul appeared around them.

Othella floated, entwined with firelight. This path within Lupus Island, as the Molten Mountain Star Soul merged with the island, could even be considered the internal body of the Star Soul. For her, traversing through it posed no pressure.

But the accompanying Purgatory Spirits were somewhat fearful. The Molten Mountain Star Soul was currently dormant and didn’t draw them in, but if it awakened, their proximity would be very dangerous.

"Is it okay?" ALulu asked, her fist clenched at her chest, even more anxious than Mesa at that moment.

The Fire Spirit Maiden shook her head, then nodded. When they arrived, Li Ang had asked, and Zoe said they were worried about Othella and the other members of the Star Flower Travel Corps.

At this moment, they advanced lightly along the rocky path, capable of ethereally diving into the crimson rock wall and drifting freely along with the firelight.

If the mission did not go smoothly, the Molten Mountain Star Soul could use its power to influence the surrounding environment, creating a lava flood in the hollow spaces. They could quickly help everyone escape, faster than the Blazing Winged Dragon’s crawling in the relatively narrow tunnels, and quicker than the Salamanders’ running.

"Let’s take a break."

After approximately a morning’s time, the group reached a rock platform. Although Li Ang possessed the Orichalcum’s internal Multi-colored Spirit Core, requiring little energy expenditure, some of the companions were getting tired.

In her growing state, the likes of Meimei lacked a suitable Energy Source; even relying mainly on Li Ang’s Magic Staff for output, she was noticeably out of breath.

Throughout, her gaze fell repeatedly upon the Multi-colored Magic Staff.

Farinia, blessed by the Fire Dragon, was the most relaxed aside from Li Ang, no doubt. If that towering Dragon God Incarnation were to arrive in this space, all firelight might obey his command.

Othella and the Purgatory Spirits felt no pressure from the environment, but Zoe and ALulu were the most fatigued. Despite having the Shield of Water, they still suffered invisible pressure, especially Zoe.

Li Ang knew it was due to the overwhelming concentration of Fire Elements. The Fire Spirits caused a transformation in the volcano’s magic power; even without direct harm from the flames, prolonged spiritual contact with agitated magic power would have negative effects.

Zoe was panting heavily, more affected by the environment influenced by the fused Light of the Star Soul compared to ALulu. The Star Soul Greenhouse, which alters constitution, was increasingly resembling her Star Palace due to the Molten Mountain Star Soul’s frenzied state, impacting the chestnut-haired young girl the most.

Oh no, she had become blue-haired, maintaining her Ice Wolf form throughout. The far-off Frost Heaven Giant Wolf in the Gorasis Sky Realm transmitted power via void connection, allowing her to resist the Molten Mountain Star Soul’s power better.

"Ah! It’s killing me with heat!" Seated heavily onto a raised chair, the young girl panted, and the chair legs emitted sizzling sounds under pressure.

Resting directly on the rock was impossible; it was hot enough to sear flesh, threatening to scald her tender skin. Thus, Li Ang cast spells to continuously generate water flows from the Arcane to cool the rock platform, while Meimei guided the steam from the high temperatures back the way they came to prevent burns to those nearby.

"My eyes are going blurry," Zoe said.

"Let’s have a good rest."

Li Ang’s palm was enveloped in Arcane Frost as he gently touched Zoe’s cheek. She immediately closed her eyes comfortably, feeling his care and softly moaned.

ALulu’s pale purple eyes fixed on Li Ang’s hand, saying, "Didn’t expect the underground of the volcano to become wider."

From earlier on, the path was getting more open; these progressively broadening voids under the Lupus Island Country’s ground surprised ALulu, as she had never been to the island’s heart.

"You haven’t been to the island’s heart, right? Li Ang and I ventured into the heart of Satus Island when we first met! Gems were everywhere, extremely beautiful, haven’t seen such a magnificent place since!"

Zoe laughed, waving her arms, but didn’t notice ALulu’s face suddenly turning expressionless.

"Um, actually, this place was opened by Lady Hestia’s power, and we’re quite close to her Sanctuary..."