Fights Break Sphere: Rock King's Leisurely Journey into the Mortal World

Chapter 29 Bone Spirit Cold Sea of ​​Fire Heart Flame Fire Cloud Water Flame

"Mr. Zhongli, do you know what kind of strange fire this is?" Yao Chen couldn't hide his excitement and asked anxiously.

However, on second thought, since we only need one kind of strange fire, what does it matter which one it is?

Then, Yao Chen asked again: "Mr. Zhongli, where is the strange fire now?"

Xiao Yan had already heard the stories of all the strange fires on the Strange Fire List, so his anticipation for the magic of the strange fires was self-evident.

"I don't know what kind of strange fire it is. After all, my understanding of the aura of strange fire is far less than that of Mr. Yao Chen." After Zhongli said this, he took out the complete map of the strange fire from the third treasure chest in the cave from the Chain of the World.

Seeing that it was the complete version of the map, Yao Chen could no longer remain calm. He completely disregarded etiquette and snatched the map away.

Zhongli didn't care. After all, a rare treasure like Strange Fire was something every cultivator dreamed of. Yao Chen eagerly spread out the map, and Xiao Yan quickly approached.

Xiao Yan frowned slightly, his eyes filled with doubt, and asked, "Master, this is just a slightly old treasure map. How did you determine that the treasure hidden in it is the Strange Fire?"

Yao Chen shook his head slightly, his finger slowly sliding along the route on the map, and explained softly, "It's not your fault. There's a strange connection between different fires, and they can sense each other. Since you don't have a different fire yet, it's naturally difficult for you to feel this subtle connection."

"Hmph, what? You think having a strange fire is so great? Sooner or later, I will find my own strange fire!" Xiao Yan curled his lips, made an exaggerated expression on his face, muttered to himself, but his eyes followed Yao Chen's finger moving on the map.

After a moment, Yao Chen gently exhaled and spoke slowly, "This strange fire, amidst its blazing heat, actually has a faint chilliness to it, somewhat similar to my Bone Spirit Cold Fire. Furthermore, the area surrounding this destination is surrounded by a forest... I've been there before when I was traveling across the continent. This place belongs to the Izumo Empire and is a vast, northern forest. It's covered in snow year-round, and fire generally prefers warm environments. Even powerful strange fires tend to act on instinct. Therefore, strange fires born here are extremely rare."

"Teacher, you have analyzed so much, so which kind of strange fire on the strange fire list is hidden here?" Xiao Yan asked anxiously. Although he was eager to learn about this, he wanted to know the exact answer more at this moment.

"Hmm... On the list of Strange Fires, Strange Fires that prefer cold environments are truly rare. Besides the Bone Spirit Cold Fire that I possess, there are two other Strange Fires that possess this characteristic: the Sea Heart Flame, ranked fifteenth on the list, and the Fire Cloud Water Flame, ranked sixteenth. Both of these Strange Fires possess the unique properties of a fusion of water and fire, possessing both cold and heat."

"So, is it possible that what is contained in it is one of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Sea Heart Flame or Fire Cloud Water Flame?" Xiao Yan concluded with excitement flashing in his eyes.

Yao Chen shook his head slightly, then slowly analyzed, "That's not the case. While the aura emanating from this map also carries a hint of chill, it's completely different from the aura of my Bone Spirit Cold Fire. And the Sea Heart Flame, as its name suggests, is usually born deep under the sea. However, this place is a vast forest, extremely far from the nearest ocean. Therefore, this mysterious fire must be the Fire Cloud Water Flame, ranked sixteenth on the Strange Fire Ranking."

Yao Chen finished speaking, nodding gently, as if quite certain of his own inference. He breathed a sigh of relief, his expression revealing a high degree of confidence in his own judgment. However, at this moment, Zhongli, after listening to Yao Chen's analysis, took a sip of tea and calmly reminded him, "Mr. Yao Chen, I'm afraid you've missed a crucial factor."

"Oh? What exactly is the reason?" Yao Chen asked hurriedly, without any expression of being offended by the questioning on his face.

Zhongli slowly put down his teacup and said calmly, "I was also inspired by your previous inference. The so-called Fire Cloud Water Flame is aptly named. This means that when it was first born and when it was cultivating, it was mostly hidden in the water clouds in the sky. If it is indeed Fire Cloud Water Flame, then the Northern Forest of the Izumo Empire is at best just providing extremely harsh conditions for the birth of this strange fire."

"What you're saying, could it be that there's a fourth possibility for the strange fire in the Far North Forest of the Izumo Empire?" Yao Chen frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in his tone. He believed his understanding of the Strange Fire List surpassed at least 95% of the people on the continent. However, facing Zhongli, he became unusually unsure.

Zhongli's calm and composed temperament has always been shrouded in mystery in Yao Chen's heart.

Previously, when Yao Chen explained the Strange Fire List, Dou Qi knowledge, and alchemy techniques to Xiao Yan in front of Zhongli, Zhongli simply sat quietly by the side, sipping tea. Occasionally, upon hearing something, he would smile softly, but never express any opinion. That smile wasn't mocking, but pure and simple, without any impurities.

From the beginning to the end, Zhongli spoke very preciously. The first thing he said was about the magical giant sword in the ancient ruins, and the next question he asked was a detailed map of the strange fire. This made Yao Chen pay attention to every word of Zhongli.

But in reality, Zhongli's knowledge of the Dou Qi Continent at the time was practically zero, and he had no valuable advice to offer Xiao Yan. His faint smile was merely a mask for his inner embarrassment. However, with the passage of time and the sharpening of time, Zhongli, now over six thousand years old, had already honed his acting skills to a state of consummate perfection. He could perfectly conceal his emotions, maintaining a level of expression. Even a slight upward curve of his lips, a hint of embarrassment for himself, would be barely noticeable to outsiders.

"Although I am not very talented or well-educated, I have an extraordinary insight into the thunder attribute. And on this incomplete map, I can also catch a hint of the thunder attribute." Zhongli spoke slowly, with a hint of contemplation in his voice.

Yao Chen frowned upon hearing this, and after a moment's thought, he replied, "Thunder? On the list of unusual fires, it seems only the twelfth-ranked Nine Dragons Thunder Fire has some lightning properties, right?"

However, after hearing this, Zhongli curled up the corners of his mouth into a smile and shook his head slightly, as if there was a deeper meaning hidden in his joke.

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PS: Please don’t worry about where exactly a small accessory like the Izumo Empire is located in the Douqi Continent. Here, dear readers, just treat it as being in the north. Thank you for your understanding.

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