Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang carefully observed the place where the Fiery Snake disappeared by the lava pool, trying to find some clues.

Although the Fiery Serpent has disappeared, its body may have sunk deep into the magma pool, and perhaps some precious relics are left behind.

"Qingshuang, do you have any way to detect the location of the Fire Snake's body?" Luo Chen asked, his eyes fixed on every fluctuation of the magma pool.

Qingshuang closed her eyes and began to cast a sensing spell.

Her hands danced gently in the air, and rays of light blue emanated from her fingertips and gradually merged into the surrounding air.

After a moment, she opened her eyes and pointed to a corner of the lava pool.

"There, I can feel a powerful fluctuation of fire energy. That should be where the body of the Fiery Snake is." Qingshuang said.

Luo Chen nodded. He knew very well that Qingshuang's sensing magic was always accurate.

He looked around to make sure there were no other threats, then began to think about how to salvage the body of the scorching snake.

"We need some special tools. Ordinary spells may not be able to remain stable in the magma." Luo Chen murmured.

Qingshuang thought for a moment, then took out a strange magic weapon from her storage bag, a long hook made of ice.

This magic weapon is called "Ice Hook", which was accidentally obtained by Qingshuang during an expedition. It can withstand extremely high temperatures and is an excellent tool for salvaging the corpse of a fiery snake.

"Try this." Qingshuang handed the ice hook to Luo Chen.

Luo Chen took the ice hook, felt the cold air emanating from it, and nodded.

He walked carefully to the edge of the lava pool and threw the ice hook into the lava.

The ice hook sank rapidly in the magma, but did not melt. Instead, it emitted an even brighter light.

Luo Chen operated the ice hook and began to search for the body of the fiery snake in the magma.

After some effort, he finally found the body of the fiery snake and hooked it with the ice hook.

Then he began to carefully pull the body towards the lava pool.

When the body of the scorching fire snake was pulled out of the magma pool, the entire Fire Valley seemed to be shocked.

The body was still burning with flames, but there was no sign of life.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang carefully observed the huge corpse and found that it was covered with precious scales, each of which sparkled with a fiery red luster.

"These scales can be used to make powerful armor, which is priceless to us." Qingshuang said with excitement in his eyes.

Luo Chen nodded and began to think about how to deal with the body.

They couldn't take the entire body away, but they could take away some of the most valuable parts.

"Let's take some scales and inner elixirs first, and leave the rest here. After all, we can't be greedy." Luo Chen said.

Qingshuang agreed to Luo Chen's proposal. They began to carefully remove the scales and inner core of the Fiery Snake.

Although the process was slow, the two worked in perfect harmony and eventually succeeded in removing the parts they needed.

"Okay, it's time for us to leave." Luo Chen said, putting away the scales and inner elixir he had taken off.

After all, there are more things in the secret realm of Fire Valley than just these few things.

Before, when the secret realm had not yet been opened, there were already a large number of practitioners waiting outside.

After that, the secret realm was opened and those practitioners rushed in like a swarm.

So, they have to race against time.

See if you can continue to search for some other valuable things in this secret realm.

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang packed up their spoils, they quickly left the lava pool. They knew that there were still many unknown dangers and opportunities in the Fire Valley.

The two of them walked through the Valley of Fire, keeping an eye out for any movements around them while searching for possible treasures.

"Qingshuang, where do you think we should look for it?" Luo Chen asked, his eyes scanning the surrounding rock walls and the ground.

Qingshuang pondered for a moment, then pointed in a direction: "There seems to be some unusual fluctuations over there, let's go over and take a look."

The two men moved cautiously in that direction, passing through patches of flaming rocks and erupting craters.

As they went deeper, the temperature around them became higher and higher, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur.

"Watch your step." Qingshuang reminded. She noticed some unusual cracks on the ground.

Luo Chen nodded, and he tapped the ground lightly with the Blood Blade, trying to detect whether there was a trap.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake and streams of hot air gushed out from the cracks.

"Retreat quickly!" Luo Chen shouted, and he and Qingshuang retreated quickly.

At this moment, the ground suddenly cracked open, and a huge firebird rushed out from the ground. Its feathers were like burning flames, and its wings spread out to cover the sky and the sun.

"This is the Fire Phoenix!" Qingshuang exclaimed. She knew that this legendary creature possessed great power.

The fire phoenix circled in the air and made a clear cry, as if warning Luo Chen and Qing Shuang not to get close.

"We have no intention of being your enemy. We just want to explore this Fire Valley." Luo Chen said loudly, trying to communicate with the Fire Phoenix.

The Fire Phoenix seemed to understand Luo Chen's words. After circling in the air, it slowly landed on the ground.

There was a hint of wisdom in its eyes, as if it was examining the two people in front of it.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They knew this was a rare opportunity.

The Fire Phoenix is ​​the guardian of the Fire Valley. If you can gain its recognition, you may be able to obtain more secrets.

"We are willing to live in peace with you." Qingshuang said softly, and she began to cast a peace spell, trying to appease the Fire Phoenix.

The Fire Phoenix observed Qingshuang's spell quietly. After a moment, it let out a low cry, as if accepting Qingshuang's kindness.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, they knew this meant the Fire Phoenix would not attack them.

The two approached the Fire Phoenix cautiously, trying to establish a deeper connection with it.

"We are here to find the secrets in the Fire Valley. Can you help us?" Luo Chen asked, with a hint of expectation in his voice.

The Fire Phoenix nodded, then turned and flew deep into the Fire Valley.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely behind, they knew that the Fire Phoenix would take them to a special place.

After flying for a while, the Fire Phoenix brought them to a hidden cave.

There was a soft light emanating from the cave, as if some mysterious power was hidden there.

"Is this the secret of the Fire Valley?" Qingshuang asked curiously.

The Fire Phoenix did not answer, but simply pointed its head gently in the direction of the cave, motioning them to enter.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, knowing that this was an important moment. They walked into the cave carefully, while the Fire Phoenix waited at the entrance.

The interior of the cave is spacious and bright, with a huge stone platform in the center, on which is placed an ancient book.

There is a flame pattern engraved on the cover of the book, emitting a faint heat.

"Could this be the legendary Secret Book of Fire?" Luo Chen whispered, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Qingshuang nodded. She knew that the Secret Book of Flame was one of the most precious treasures in the Flame Valley. It recorded countless mysteries and spells about fire.

The two men walked forward and carefully opened the Secret Book of Fire.

The pages of the book are densely packed with records of various spells and cultivation methods, and each page exudes powerful energy fluctuations.

“This is really good stuff!”

Luo Chen said excitedly.

And he didn't have to wait long.

Not far away, there were a lot of footsteps coming.

It seems that not only he and Qingshuang found this place, but even the immortal cultivators outside also found this place.

"Find a place to hide first."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked around quickly. Apart from the stone platform and the Secret Book of Fire, there was no other hiding place in the cave.

They looked at each other and decided to hide the Secret Book of Fire first to prevent it from falling into the hands of others.

"Qingshuang, use magic to hide the secret book." Luo Chen ordered in a low voice.

Qingshuang nodded, and she quickly cast a spell. A light blue light appeared in her hand, wrapping up the Secret Book of Flame.

With a flash of light, the Secret Book of Flame disappeared into the air, as if it had never existed.

At this moment, a group of immortal cultivators rushed into the cave, holding various magical instruments in their hands, their eyes greedily scanning every corner of the cave.

The leader was a sturdy man wearing golden armor. After looking around, his eyes fell on Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

"You two, hand over what you found!" the sturdy man in golden armor shouted sternly.

Luo Chen sneered. He was not afraid of these cultivators, but he also didn't want to fight in vain.

"We didn't find anything. You can look for it yourself."

The burly man in golden armor obviously did not believe Luo Chen’s words. He waved his hand, and a group of cultivators behind him began to search around the cave.

They turned over every stone and even tried to destroy the stone platform, but they still found no trace of the Secret Book of Fire.

"Hmph, don't think I don't know you guys have hidden something." The strong man in golden armor snorted coldly. He walked up to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, his eyes as sharp as a knife. "Tell me quickly, where is the thing hidden?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang remained silent, they knew that once the Secret Book of Flame was discovered, the consequences would be disastrous.

The sturdy man in golden armor was furious when he saw this. He waved his hand and the cultivators behind him drew out their magic weapons and prepared to take action.

"Wait!"

A voice suddenly sounded in the cave, and a white-haired old man slowly walked out from the crowd.

"What are you doing?" The white-haired old man's voice was calm, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

The strong man in golden armor was stunned for a moment, then he replied respectfully: "Elder Bai, we suspect that these two guys have secretly hidden the treasures in the secret realm."

The white-haired old man turned his gaze towards Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, with a look of scrutiny in his eyes: "What are your origins, the two of you?"

Luo Chen bowed and said, "Junior Luo Chen, this is Qing Shuang. We are just ordinary cultivators and have no intention of making enemies with you."

Elder Bai nodded, and his eyes swept around the cave, finally landing on the stone platform: "Have you ever touched anything here?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They knew they couldn't reveal any flaws at this moment: "We just arrived here and haven't had time to take a closer look."

Elder Bai was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "In that case, you can leave, but remember, the treasures in the Flame Valley are extraordinary. If you hide them privately, you will bear the consequences at your own risk."

Although the sturdy man in golden armor was unwilling, he did not dare to act rashly in front of Elder Bai and had to give way.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that they were able to escape unscathed this time thanks to Elder Bai's fairness.

The two men bowed to Elder Bai again and prepared to leave the cave.

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang left, the strong man in golden armor came to the old man. He asked in confusion, "Elder Bai, why did you let them go? They must have hidden something!"

Elder Bai waved his hand, signaling them not to get excited, and then said with a smile: "Letting them go is just to let those two little guys relax their vigilance. If they haven't hidden anything, they will naturally leave obediently. If they have hidden something, they will definitely turn around and take it away. At that time, we can take the opportunity to snatch the things away."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked out of the cave, still feeling a little nervous.

They knew that although they had temporarily gotten rid of the threat from the golden-armored man, the secret of the Flame Codex still remained unsolved.

The two of them stayed outside the cave for a while, and Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang: "We can't just leave like this. The secret book is too important to fall into the hands of those greedy people."

Qingshuang nodded, she understood what Luo Chen meant.

The two decided to find a secluded place near the cave to hide, waiting for the opportunity to sneak into the cave again and retrieve the Secret Book of Fire.

"Let's find a place to hide and observe the situation first." Qingshuang suggested.

Luo Chen looked around and found a pile of rocks not far away that could be used as a temporary hiding place.

The two men quickly moved behind a pile of rocks and hid themselves, while keeping a close eye on the movements in the cave.

Time passed slowly, and the cultivators inside and outside the cave were still searching everywhere, but they still couldn't find any trace of the Secret Book of Fire.

The sturdy man in golden armor seemed more and more impatient, and he began to doubt Elder Bai's decision.

"Elder Bai, are we really going to let them go like this? They must have hidden something!" The sturdy man in golden armor questioned again.

Elder Bai remained calm. He said slowly, "Be patient, young man. If they really have treasures, they will come back to get them. We just need to wait and we can get them without any effort."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang heard these conversations in the pile of rocks, and their determination to retrieve the Secret Book of Fire became even stronger.

They knew that once the secret book fell into the hands of the strong man in golden armor, the consequences would be disastrous.

As night falls, the temperature in the Fire Valley gradually drops, but the atmosphere becomes more tense.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang decided to sneak into the cave under the cover of night.

They carefully avoided the sight of the cultivators, took advantage of the cover of night and terrain, and quietly returned to the cave.

Inside the cave, Elder Bai and the sturdy man in golden armor were still on guard, but their vigilance had decreased.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang used Qing Shuang's concealment spell to quietly approach the stone platform. (End of this chapter)