Abyss Walker

Chapter 46 Fire Source Core

Yun Muhan quickly regained consciousness, and his swordsmanship became even more formidable, leaving even Dugu Jianling stunned. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "What... happened to you, kid?"

As the battle progressed, the tacit understanding between Yun Muhan and the Ice Phoenix reached a new level. They no longer needed words; a glance or a gesture was enough for them to understand each other's intentions.

Yun Muhan's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp; each swing of his sword was accompanied by the ice blades of the Ice Phoenix, forming a network of attacks interwoven with ice and fire.

Finally, Yun Muhan discovered the Fire Rock Beast's weakness—its heart area, where the rock is relatively thin, making it its most vulnerable spot.

Yun Muhan sent a signal to the Ice Phoenix, which immediately understood his intention and began to concentrate its attacks on the Fire Rock Beast's heart, creating more openings.

A resolute light flashed in Yun Muhan's eyes; he knew this moment would determine his fate.

He took a deep breath, the icy air burning in his chest, transforming into a powerful force. In the icy winds of the Ice Phoenix, his body became exceptionally light, as if he had merged with the wind. His speed increased dramatically, like a bolt of lightning piercing the night sky, rushing straight towards the enormous fire rock behemoth.

Yun Muhan's sword tip emitted a deep hum as it hurtled forward, all his energy and will converging on this point. A stream of ice and fire swirled around the blade, forming a dazzling beam of light that aimed directly at the heart of the fire rock behemoth—its only weakness.

The fiery behemoth sensed the deadly threat from Yun Muhan. A flicker of fear flashed in its lava-like eyes, which was then replaced by rage.

It opened its massive jaws and let out a deafening roar that echoed through the cave like a doomsday horn. At that moment, flames erupted from the beast's entire body, magma-like flames spewing from its skin to form walls of fire, attempting to engulf Yun Muhan.

Facing this destructive power, Yun Muhan showed no sign of retreat. His body moved through the flames like a ghost dancing in a storm. His sword tip remained pointed at the heart of the fire behemoth, and no matter how fierce the wall of fire, it could not stop his advance.

The flames of the Fire Rock Beast collided with Yun Muhan's sword energy in mid-air, erupting in dazzling light and deafening roar. This was a contest between ice and fire, a battle between life and death. Yun Muhan's sword tip finally pierced through the flames, aiming straight for the Fire Rock Beast's heart—the decisive blow.

The entire world seemed to stand still at that moment, with only Yun Muhan's sword and the heart of the Fire Rock Beast converging in the river of time. Yun Muhan's sword tip, carrying the chill of death and the heat of life, pierced the heart of the Fire Rock Beast, ending this breathtaking battle.

Dugu Jianling: What a terrifying burst of power... The core of this Fire Rock Beast is an indestructible entity... It's all thanks to my sword that it can cut through iron like mud. It must be my doing.

As the last trace of life dissipated, the massive body of the Fire Rock Behemoth began to undergo a strange transformation. Its skin, which had been burning hot from the battle, gradually cooled and lost all its heat.

Those once powerful and vibrant muscles and blood vessels, as if drained of their life force, began to stiffen and eventually returned to their most primitive state—stone.

Cracks began to appear on the surface of the corpse, as if time itself was accelerating, weathering and erosion completed in an instant. These cracks gradually widened, eventually causing the behemoth's shell to shatter, revealing the truth within.

Inside the behemoth's chest cavity, there was no longer a beating heart, but instead a gem that radiated intense light—the Fire Core.

The core slowly emerged, its light shining brightly against the shadow of the behemoth's corpse, like the brightest star in the night sky. Liquid flames flowed across its surface, swirling and tumbling within the gem, seemingly containing boundless heat and energy. The core's color varied distinctly, from deep red to orange-yellow to bright gold, beautiful yet dangerous.

The Fire Core was not only the source of the Fire Rock Behemoth's life force, but also the core of its immense power. Now, with the behemoth's demise, this core silently floats in the air, illuminating the surrounding space.

Yun Muhan sheathed his sword, the tip still retaining the warmth of the Fire Rock Behemoth. Yun Muhan knew very well that the Fire Source Core was the source of the Fire Rock Behemoth's power and its most precious possession. Yun Muhan cautiously approached, preparing to claim the Fire Source Core for himself.

However, when Yun Muhan reached out to touch the core of the fire source, a powerful energy fluctuation caused him to involuntarily withdraw his hand.

Yun Muhan realized that the energy contained in the core of the fire source was too powerful. Directly absorbing it would not only fail to break the blockade, but might also cause unpredictable damage to his body.

"It seems we can't rush things," Yun Muhan muttered to himself, deciding to properly store the Fire Source Core first and absorb it later when a suitable method is found.

After carefully placing the Fire Source Core into the ring, Yun Muhan turned to face the Ice Phoenix, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect.

The ice phoenix's feathers shimmered with a faint blue light in the dim light, and its eyes revealed a serene tranquility that transcended the mortal world.

"Ice Phoenix, thank you for your help. Without you, I could not have sealed the Fire Source Core so smoothly." Yun Muhan's voice trembled slightly. The success of this operation was largely due to the Ice Phoenix.

The ice phoenix gently flapped its enormous wings, and the surrounding air seemed to grow colder from its movement.

The Ice Phoenix's voice was clear and powerful, like the cold wind of winter: "Your courage and wisdom are admirable. The power of the Fire Source Core was too dangerous. Now that it has been sealed, the world has gained a new peace."

Yun Muhan nodded; he knew the Ice Phoenix was right. If the power of the Fire Source Core fell into evil hands, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Yun Muhan took a deep breath, preparing to say goodbye: "Ice Phoenix, I must leave now. Until we meet again."

The Ice Phoenix nodded its massive head, a hint of reluctance flashing in its eyes: "Go, junior. Remember, whenever you need help, I will be here."

"Stop calling me 'junior'! I am Yun Muhan! 'White clouds open to the sky, Mu stands alone in glory, Han... I haven't decided yet!'"

"Go, Yun Muhan. Remember, no matter what, I will always be here. I hope your journey ahead will be smooth sailing, as sharp as ice and as carefree as frost and snow."