Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 741 - 720: To Get Rich, Build Roads First
"Mr. Jiang, I’ll accompany you."
With several protective barriers in place for reassurance, Ming Qingyan revealed her giant original form, an Angry Fire Bear standing over ten meters tall with fur that resembled flames, shimmering brightly.
She muttered, "The bottom of the pit is several times larger than here. We can split up to find the trace of the Abnormal Fire quickly, and be there to assist when needed."
It was Jiang Yuan’s first time seeing a wild Abnormal Fire up close. He was very excited and curious, nodding in agreement, "That would be good. However, if City Lord Ming discovers the Abnormal Fire, please be sure not to alert it. Quickly retreat to protect yourself; that’s the most important."
In the foresight vision, he didn’t witness her being burned by the Abnormal Fire. But considering a Level Two Soul Condensation Realm advanced creature, only cultivating Profound Tier advanced techniques, could resist Earth Fire but couldn’t withstand the explosive Abnormal Fire, it made sense why the entire city would be reduced to ashes.
Hence, he reminded her never to engage directly with the Abnormal Fire. Find it and run immediately!
While making preparations, he used a Skill Upgrade Card he’d earned to level up the Earth Spirit Flame by one level.
[Earth Spirit Flame: Level Four, requires absorption of 20,000 Immortal Jade for the next level. Directly releases flames to burn everything within a 5x5 range; can activate fireproof buff to envelop the body, providing high-temperature defense +500 effect]
He was particularly anticipating when Level Three indicated reaching Level Four would grant a fireproof buff. Now at Level Four, he found the defense +500 to feel a bit low.
Of course, the actual effect would only be known once he descended to contact the Earth Fire.
Ming Qingyan was evidently a cautious city lord. Even when pressured by public opinion to restart the Earth Fire, she provided the maximum protection she could—beginning with sealing barriers from the middle of the Sky Pit, and then additional protective barriers as she descended further...
"Boom!"
Despite this, the Earth Fire nurtured for over three years at the bottom was rampant, occasionally exploding with terrifying high temperatures.
Even with layers of isolation, it kept the "cold poison patients" in the upper cave on edge.
Jiang Yuanxin thought no wonder that stubborn old man was jumping around cursing. It made sense since he lived in the deepest part for the longest time and had personally felt the terror of the Earth Fire.
"Sir, the temperature of the Earth Fire is extremely high, please be very careful." Ming Qingyan, having revealed her original form, made the other appear even smaller in contrast. She was very concerned if this small frame could handle it.
That was the purifying and burning Earth Fire. Even generals specially training in Fire Element techniques dared not easily tread into the Earth Fire gathering ground, let alone a mere human...
As soon as she said this, she saw the other pause momentarily.
She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, it seemed relying on Mr. Jiang to handle the Abnormal Fire was unlikely. She would reseal the fire. Once the city affairs were all settled, she would personally go, even if she had to face death, to lead away the Abnormal Fire, so that Sand Hill City could...
"Whoosh!"
Ming Qingyan was deep in thought when a sudden breeze startled her with a shudder, leaving her bear completely dumbfound.
"Is that... Abnormal Fire?!" She saw Mr. Jiang’s body enveloped in a faint orange-yellow glow, like flowing light. But with her familiarity with fire, she immediately sensed its uniqueness—an aura belonging to the terrifying power of Abnormal Fire!
In this world, fire takes on many forms.
The fire used by mortals can’t compare to the flames of Demon Beasts;
The flames of Demon Beasts can’t match the fire obtained through the Cultivation Techniques of Demon Cultivators; 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Generally, demon fire is no match for the naturally occurring flames like Earth Fire;
And naturally occurring flames are dominated by Abnormal Fire, above which is Divine Fire, or respectfully called Celestial Fire.
Those who can tame and use Abnormal Fire must have great fortune and certain fire mastery skills.
It’s either pure luck, encountering a comparatively gentle Abnormal Fire and managing to bridle it through some means, or it’s a talent;
Or, like Mr. Jiang, using overpowering strength to control the Abnormal Fire, having it served him obediently. When needed, he could summon and command it directly, with no need for tributes or flowery words to negotiate.
Seeing this, Ming Qingyan was secretly shocked and delighted, Leng Yutang’s suggestion was brilliant! From this day forward, Sand Hill City would devoutly offer prayers to Mr. Jiang, asking for his protection!
"So the Earth Spirit Flame’s fireproof buff looks like this," Jiang Yuan was also marveling internally.
He thought it merely provided damage reduction data, maybe added a fireproof icon on the interface. Surprisingly, it came with special effects!
The Earth Spirit Flame surrounded him, even protecting the Clear Wind Sword underfoot, with flames leaping and burning, the fireproof buff at work, causing the perceived temperature to drop sharply, and even the air he breathed felt fresher.
Interesting, huh!
More intriguing was that as he continued sword flight downward, the fiercely burning Earth Fire suddenly darted away.
Seeming frightened, every flame cowered down, the tips bowing towards Jiang Yuan, making it look like they were performing a ritual of respect.
"All fire in the world bows to the Abnormal Fire. The flames on Mr. Jiang make them fear, so they all dodge. This was only known from ancient books, yet today I’ve seen it with my own eyes!" Ming Qingyan’s voice trembled slightly with excitement.
She expected a fierce battle, to muster all her strength to resist the Earth Fire’s burning, yet unexpectedly Mr. Jiang possessed an Abnormal Fire! Wherever he went, Earth Fire gave way, showing submission, transforming a formidable problem into easily resolved.
