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Chapter 136: Meteor Flame Spirit
Chapter 136: Meteor Flame Spirit
"Ah?"
Lin Sai reacted swiftly.
The flame appeared before him, and it was too late to dodge by retreating.
So he forcefully pushed off with his feet, causing his body to lean back and almost graze past the flame.
At the same time, Lin Sai quickly sheathed his Radiant Bullet into his bag.
After confirming that his equipment was intact, he stood up and turned to look behind him again.
"What is that?"
Lin Sai was baffled.
As he watched the flame that had just grazed past him, it suddenly turned in mid-air and continued to rush towards him. This time, Lin Sai was prepared and observed more carefully.
He noticed a faint orange-yellow core within the flame that was clearly targeting and attacking him.
"Monster? Magical beast?"
After two consecutive attacks, it was evident that the flame harbored hostility towards him.
Without further thought, Lin Sai swung his Meteorite Pickaxe directly at the flame.
Whoosh—
Lin Sai's speed surpassed that of the flying flame.
The pickaxe strike undoubtedly hit its target.
However, he didn't feel the impact of hitting a solid object in his hands that held the pickaxe.
This attack seemed to have struck a genuine flame.
The Meteorite Pickaxe encountered no resistance and slammed into the ground.
An elemental life without a physical body?
A guess immediately flashed through Lin Sai's mind.
He sidestepped again, evading the flame's assault.
Lin Sai didn't pursue further; instead, he took advantage of the shift in their positions and sprinted upwards through the recently excavated passage.
As he ran, Lin Sai occasionally glanced back at the flame.
It hovered erratically in the air, persistently chasing him even as the distance between them increased, showing no signs of giving up.
"Where's the map?"
Lin Sai checked the map and spotted a red dot indicating hostility, which overlapped with the flame's position behind him.
But that wasn't the crucial point.
The map displayed multiple red dots in the meteorite crater, and below, there were countless enemies, as if the entire crater was filled with these dangerous entities!
"So many of them?"
"I should deal with this first one before moving on..."
Aware of the danger below, Lin Sai prioritized moving upwards.
However, the situation he feared didn't materialize.
Even though the map showed numerous red dots, they remained stationary.
Only the flame behind Lin Sai persisted in its relentless pursuit.
So, after running upwards for several dozen meters, Lin Sai halted and consumed Essence to activate his modules.
"If it's a fire-type, it must be weak to water!"
Lin Sai's expression exuded confidence.
For his future journeys and current needs, he always carried an ample supply of clear water.
His eyes locked onto the flame drifting towards him.
The flame seemed to lack advanced consciousness, only capable of charging recklessly, regardless of Lin Sai's pause. Its attack pattern was straightforward, charging directly at him.
In the instant before contact, Lin Sai took out the clear water from his bag and charged towards the flame.
Sizzle—Hiss—! The collision of water and fire produced a massive burst of white steam.
Lin Sai cautiously retreated a few steps, waiting for the steam to dissipate after a few seconds, revealing the empty charred black soil once more.
His guess had been correct.
Upon contact with the water, which was an opposing attribute, the flame indeed vanished without a trace.
"..."
"So, what kind of monster is this?"
Lin Sai had already switched to the appropriate template and opened his Hunting Journal, confirming that a new prey had been successfully recorded.
Meteor Flame Spirit
[Activated Element - Second-tier Elemental Life]
【Core Diameter: 10~120 cm】
【Weight: 0】
【Flight Speed: 10~17 m/s】
【An elemental life form, surrounded by flames, with the ability to sense heat.】
【A special elemental creature born from the fusion of flame power and essence within meteorites. Meteor Flame Spirits typically inhabit the meteorites they are born from and will actively pursue and attack any intruders that disturb them. As elemental beings, they are highly resistant to physical attacks and can freely pass through solid matter like rocks and soil. Their primary attack is a high-temperature flame ranging from 800°C to 1200°C.】
【Weakness: The inner core of flames】
【Hunting Suggestion: Water】
【Kill Achievement: 1/10】
"An elemental life form born from a meteorite..."
Lin Sai suddenly understood as he realized what he had witnessed before descending.
These fire-red meteorites scattered across the area.
Those without flames on the surface were ordinary ores that could be mined freely, but the flaming meteorites housed dormant Meteor Flame Spirits within.
Lin Sai had just been attacked by one of these Meteor Flame Spirits.
Most likely because his actions in collecting the meteorite had disturbed it.
So, shortly after synthesizing the Radiant Bullet, the creature burrowed through the soil and launched an attack.
"A second-stage elemental being, almost immune to most physical attacks, and its birthplace is this dry, scorching environment."
"With so many of them, it would be difficult for ordinary adventurers to handle."
Lin Sai analyzed the situation, but a smile already crept onto his lips.
"But then, who's afraid of water..."
Lin Sai had a supply of clear water in his bag.
However, he didn't intend to deplete his reserves.
So, he switched modules and dug a four-by-four water pit right in the meteorite crater, then used essence to create an infinite water pool.
As he continued digging, Lin Sai kept a large bucket of water close at hand.
Whenever a Meteor Flame Spirit appeared, startled by his actions, he would douse it with a bucket of cold water, causing it to dissipate into a cloud of mist due to the elemental weakness.
After half a day, Lin Sai's Hunting Journal had a new entry.
He obtained the Meteor Flame Spirit Slayer title.
The achievement reward from this hunt also appeared in his hands.
【Accessory/Material: Meteor Flame Brooch】
【A brooch imbued with the power of flames. When worn on the chest, the user can consume essence to engulf their attacks in flames, with temperatures ranging from 600°C to 1200°C depending on the essence consumed. It can also be used as a material to craft other props.】
【Achievement Item, Moderate Value】
Without hesitation, Lin Sai equipped the brooch, and the next moment, a layer of orange-red flames enveloped his meteorite pickaxe.
Lin Sai used the highest temperature setting, and each 1200°C flame coverage would consume 1/15 of his essence. If he maintained the flames at the lowest temperature, he could even add fire to each of his attacks in real combat.
Staring at the meteorite pickaxe engulfed in raging flames, Lin Sai was satisfied:
"Regardless of the attack's effectiveness, the visual effects are impressive!"
At that moment, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.
After working in the meteorite crater for most of the day, he felt a bit hot and quenched his thirst with a gulp of water.
As he sensed the temperature, another idea came to Lin Sai:
"If the dragon beast's endless winter continues to spread, I can inform the people in town about this place."
"Although Meteor Flame Spirits might pose a danger."
"But at least the temperature here can guarantee survival!"
(End of Chapter)
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