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Chapter 333: Unquenchable Black Fire! Fire Spirit Devouring!
Chapter 333: Unquenchable Black Fire! Fire Spirit Devouring!
At this moment, Su Ping was unaware of Ye Zhou's growing anxiety.
Of course, even if he knew, Su Ping wouldn't have paid much attention to Ye Zhou's anxiety. When he learned from Little Flame that the other Flame Lord's split fire spirits were nearby, Su Ping was more concerned about finding them.
Leading Old Sha, they left the Heart of All Souls.
Little Flame also sensed that the opponent's strength wasn't too formidable. Even though it was stronger than Little Flame, it was still limited, mainly due to the so-called 'mount'.
It was evident that the Flame Lord's split fire spirits, unlike Little Flame, primarily relied on these bird-like mounts to protect themselves during their weak early development stage.
Compared to Little Flame's powerful opponents, this was insignificant, as Little Flame was currently too weak.
However, the strength of the mount was undoubtedly something Su Ping needed to be concerned about.
But with Old Sha by his side, unless the opponent was an Imperial-rank companion beast, there was no reason for Su Ping to be afraid.
Moreover, this was obviously impossible.
The East Sea calamity had just gradually subsided, so it was impossible for an Imperial-rank flying companion beast to appear within the Jianghai region.
In fact, it was proven that Su Ping's thoughts were correct.
North of the Heart of All Souls, beyond the already-built shops and stores on the streets, and the Soul Heart connected by Su Ping, there was only wilderness.
Perhaps two or three decades ago, this area was farmland, but after the beast tide, it had become a desolate wasteland.
Weeds grew wild, and the forest was dense.
"Little guy, can you sense how far away that thing is from us? And if we just go there, will it be afraid and refuse to appear?"
Su Ping cautiously scanned the surroundings.
As Little Flame had said, the birds they were close to and rode were probably bird-like companion beasts. Even if the bird companion beast ridden by the opponent was of a much lower level than Old Sha, it still had the advantage of flight.
If the opponent sensed Old Sha's aura in the air and left directly, there was nothing Su Ping could do.
So, if possible, luring the opponent out was a viable option.
However, Little Flame hissed and shook his head.
"Hiss (Fusion... instinct, no resistance, fear... 'death'...)"
Hmm? Su Ping raised an eyebrow.
From the intermittent words, it was clear what Little Flame was trying to convey.
Fusion was the instinct of all fire spirits; they wouldn't fear death when devoured in battle. So, what was the deal with this Little Flame? From their previous interactions, it seemed like Little Flame was reluctant to be devoured.
So, Su Ping asked directly,
"Since that's the case, why are you so resistant to being devoured?"
Upon hearing this, Little Flame paused, and a hint of confusion and bewilderment appeared in his fiery red eyes.
"Hiss (I don't want to die... I don't want to be devoured!)"
It was clear that Little Flame had been hesitant for a while, but he had firmly decided on this thought.
In fact, when Su Ping asked this question, he had already figured out the crux of the matter.
The biggest difference between Little Flame and the other Flame Lord's fire spirits was their consciousness. Unlike the others, whose consciousness was born in the wild and greatly influenced by the collective consciousness of the deceased Flame Lord, Little Flame's consciousness was a brand new life and consciousness created by the Green Demon using unknown methods and abilities.
This method and ability were unheard of by Su Ping and should be a legendary life-based ability.
Therefore, the consciousness of Little Flame, created by such a method, naturally had far greater wisdom and self-awareness compared to the other fire spirits. This was entirely normal.
As Su Ping was thinking this, Little Flame's fiery red eyes became extremely determined.
"Hiss (Devour... I am the true fire totem... the faith of ten thousand birds!)"
"Hiss (It's not far... human, help me...)"
Listening to Little Flame's feedback through spiritual communication, Su Ping narrowed his eyes.
While he conversed with Little Crow on his shoulder and Little Flame, Old Sha under his hips didn't slow down at all, swiftly stepping over the soft ground.
Whether it was thorny bushes, forests, or anything else, they had no effect on Old Sha, who moved as if he were walking on flat ground.
Old Sha's powerful wood-based ability allowed him to move through the forest at a speed comparable to a speeding car.
In less than half an hour,
Su Ping could feel a noticeable rise and fluctuation in the air temperature.
Su Ping could also sense that at this moment, the black claws of Little Crow on his shoulder tightened slightly.
"Caw! Caw! Caw!"
The little crow's excited caws echoed out.
Back on Crescent Moon Island, this little creature had yearned to witness the battles of Old Sha, Xiao Qing, and Qian Yi, and now, it was finally its turn.
Old Sha's steps slowed down.
Finally, Old Sha came to a halt, looking up, and Su Ping followed his gaze in the same direction.
It was obvious.
When Little Flame sensed the presence of this creature, the creature also sensed Little Flame's presence, and both sides immediately rushed towards each other.
After growing and consuming each other, these flames did indeed have an innate urge to merge.
However, neither Su Ping nor Little Flame could have imagined that what appeared before them was not a pairing of a bird and a flame, like Little Crow and Little Flame.
Or perhaps it was not just such a pairing.
The flame that had transformed into a Fire Spirit was indeed there.
But beneath it, there was not only a Blue Feathered Flame Sparrow, but also another one by its side.
Had this creature tamed two bird-type Companion Beasts? Was the Flame Lord's consciousness this powerful? Looking at the Fire Spirit before them, it seemed to be only at the Common rank, not even reaching the Elite rank. With such strength, how could it make two Commander-level bird-type Companion Beasts submit?
This didn't make sense.
But soon, Little Flame let Su Ping know what was going on:
"Hisssss (A powerful opponent... has already devoured a fellow flame...)"
Su Ping's beak, staring in disbelief at the Fire Spirit in the form of a bird perched on a distant tree branch, its eyes fixed on the two of them.
So, after the Flame Lord consumed other flames, the 'mount' chosen by those flames would also belong to the new flame? If this was the case, with the Flame Lord constantly devouring and reviving, wouldn't it eventually form an unimaginable flock of countless birds in the future?
Would it become a true Kingdom of Ten Thousand Birds?
After all, this was just a Common-ranked Little Flame. If these flames were to improve their ranks and reach higher realms, wouldn't they be able to command the loyalty of Monarch-ranked, or even Emperor-ranked flying bird-type Companion Beasts?
However, the difficulty was also quite high.
The higher the rank of Companion Beasts, the higher their intelligence. They might still submit, but the difficulty would likely increase.
But this also proved something.
During the ancient times when the Dragon Kingdom's nine provinces were embroiled in tribal warfare, why was the Great Gan Dynasty's tribe able to unify the land and establish the first unified dynasty in the East? The Flame Lord, which served as their totem Companion Beast, must have played a significant role.
Su Ping was astonished, but his expression remained unchanged. With the True Eye of Reality, he locked onto the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows.
Although the situation seemed under control, it was still better to be cautious and summon Xiao Qing and Qian Yi.
The Blue Feathered Flame Sparrow was a relatively common Commander-ranked fire-attributed flying Companion Beast.
Among Commander-ranked flying Companion Beasts, its strength was considered average.
However, one of them was at Commander Rank 6, and the other at Commander Rank 5, both slightly higher than the atavistically evolved Little Crow.
With the same attribute, Little Crow had no advantage.
But Little Crow was an atavistically evolved Dark Flame Ancient Crow with the bloodline of the legendary Three-legged Golden Crow, an ancient Companion Beast.
After partially awakening and evolving its bloodline, it was far beyond an ordinary Commander-ranked beast.
Even without Su Ping's targeted breeding, Little Crow was eager to test its strength.
"Hisssss!"
Obviously, the unfamiliar Fire Spirit before them didn't have as many advantages as Little Flame by Su Ping's side. After locking onto Little Flame and the crow on Su Ping's body, it immediately issued a command.
"Tweet!"
The two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows, upon receiving the command, didn't hesitate and flew straight towards Su Ping and Little Flame.
Old Sha remained still, primarily focused on protecting their safety without Su Ping's orders.
Little Flame leaped off Little Crow's body. Little Crow's pitch-black eyes now filled with battle intent, staring at the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows diving down like burning indigo fireballs.
Black flames erupted from Little Crow's body.
With years of experience in wild battles, Little Crow, having lived as a wild Companion Beast for so long, understood the concept of survival.
Moreover, in this battle, it wasn't the lion, and the two birds before it were no ordinary prey! The Flowing Flame Robe enveloped Little Crow's body, turning it pitch-black, with flames burning across its form.
However, the pitch-black flame didn't emit any heat at all.
In fact, the intense heat from the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows was dispersed by it.
What a bizarre flame!
Su Ping narrowed his eyes.
He turned his gaze to Xiao Huomiao and the other Fire Spirit perched on the branch.
At this stage, there was no point in continuing the fight; the outcome would ultimately depend on the battle between the so-called 'mount' or 'messenger' bird-type beast.
Without any particularly strong combat abilities, the final result would still depend on the outcome of the battle between these bird-type beasts.
As soon as the Flowing Flame Robe enveloped Ya Ya, the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows launched their attack.
The azure fireballs, like will-o'-the-wisps in the night, carried an unimaginable heat towards Ya Ya.
However, upon contact with Ya Ya's body, the terrifyingly hot flames seemed to be instantly wrapped around her, gradually melting away.
The other Fire Spirit, even more straightforward, flapped its wings, and a jet of pitch-black flame shot out. The thrown flame, however, was also black.
This flame shattered the blue flames, and Ya Ya's body suddenly soared into the sky.
The two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows in the wild were momentarily stunned, unsure of what to do.
Perhaps, if the other pets bred by Su Ping were in such a battle, they might lack experience, but Ya Ya wouldn't. Having survived in the wild, she had plenty of combat experience.
Therefore, Su Ping had nothing to worry about; even if they couldn't win, Ya Ya's abilities ensured her safety.
Su Ping patted Old Sha's head and said softly,
"Old Sha, check the surroundings. This is a dense forest area, and although the flames of a Commander-level beast are unlikely to cause a large-scale forest fire, it's better to be cautious."
"Woof!"
After Old Sha responded, Su Ping continued to watch the battle in the sky.
When Su Ping had witnessed Xiao Wu's abilities, he was astonished by the strength of this ancient pet, the Dark Flame Ancient Crow. But now, seeing the actual battle between them, he was even more surprised.
Despite Xiao Wu being one or two ranks lower than the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows, at this moment, she was completely dominating the fight!
Indeed, the pitch-black flame... no, the Unextinguishable Flame, lived up to its name.
Not only did it refuse to be extinguished,
but it also possessed the effects one would expect from such a flame, devouring and burning all other flames it came into contact with! The Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows' flames were extremely hot, but upon touching the dark flame, they were immediately devoured, becoming fuel for the Unextinguishable Flame.
In this situation, Xiao Wu could be said to have an innate advantage when facing fire-type beasts.
"Wow! (The once-unremarkable little bird has become so strong? But it's still not enough... Keep getting stronger, and I look forward to one day fighting you!)"
Qian Yi, with a serious expression, watched the fiery battle in the sky, acknowledging its strength.
This proved that Xiao Wu's power had increased dramatically after just one atavistic evolution.
Was the atavistic evolution of an ancient species this powerful?
Su Ping, observing the scene in the sky, fell into deep thought.
Undoubtedly, there was a reason why these ancient pets had devolved.
Perhaps Xiao Wu was inherently extraordinary, or was it related to Xiao Huomiao's awakening? As a mature breeder, Su Ping could sense that Xiao Huomiao's closeness to bird-type beasts had an enhancing effect on them.
However, the short-term effects were not particularly noticeable.
But weren't these two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows also with this Flame Lord Spirit? Su Ping shook his head. Still, judging from the outcome of this battle, he would have to pay more attention to Xiao Wu from now on.
Perhaps the legendary pet from ancient times could indeed be reborn through his hands?
And so, as Su Ping watched the battle with such a clear disparity in strength, which was indeed significant, the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows, following Su Ping's orders, no longer had the strength to resist.
The result of the battle was already clear.
The Flame Lord Spirit, seeing the defeat of the two Blue Feathered Flame Sparrows, showed no reaction and willingly approached Xiao Huomiao to be devoured.
(End of Chapter)
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