Chapter 54: Gemstone Secret Gate, Lava Tyrant Flower

  To make full use of the abundant geothermal energy, many ironworks on Steam Island are also built underground. The underground foundry in front of Zhong Qi is indeed the first foundry on the island.

  Covering an area of 100 mu, the facilities are excellent and complete. According to Yu Ya's introduction, Zhong Qi generally does not accept ordinary commissions, only similar to Jiajia Island this kind of big power, is his main customer.

  "Although he's not a good person, Qian Bingyi, the Thousand Arms Craftsman of the Eccentric Heroes' Roll, is indeed worth this price." Jin Biyuan said with a curl of her lip.

  "What a huge underground casting barracks, the momentum is very grand..." Yan Que looked at the gate of the casting barracks and couldn't help but exclaim.

  This is the central area of Zhēng Lóng Island, where the gate of the Casting Soldier Pavilion is dozens of feet high and embedded in a mountain. According to Yú Yá's introduction, Zhōng Qī's handwriting was very large, not only did he hollow out the small mountain in front of him, but also expanded the space to hundreds of hectares underground. It was like a miniature underground palace.

  "It's strange, the gate is still closed." Yu Ya frowned and said doubtfully, "It's not much different from when I came before. Did Zhong Qi really come back?"

  Chu Yun hinted with his eyes, and Yan Que nodded slightly, walking forward and saying loudly: "I come from the Tian Ge Book Academy, accepting a commission to seek an audience with Master Qian Bi of the Thousand Arms Pavilion."

  No one responded, and there was silence around Xiaoyan Mountain.

  "I request an audience with Master Qianbi." Yan Que took a deep breath and continued.

  The mountain wind blows in, bringing with it the unique heat of Zhēnglóng Island. Still, there is not a single sound to be heard.

  Yu Ya snorted, and Jin Bi Han's face didn't look good either: "He sent a challenging letter, but closed the big gate and refused to show up. Is this how Zhong Qi is showing us his attitude? In my opinion, we should just barge in and take back the Dan Fang!"

  Princess Dunhuang did not have any good feelings towards this despicable Zhong Qi either.

  Chu Yun remained silent, sensing something was amiss, and pondered in his heart.

  Yan Que returned with a dejected look, while Zhong Qi still did not show up.

  Chu Yun suddenly said, "We'll charge in." He patted the waist pouch and summoned Tian Hu. The majestic Tian Hu, as large as a warhorse, exuded an aura of grandeur, emitting a powerful atmosphere akin to that of a great demon.

  Attracting Yu Ya's astonished gaze, he couldn't help but ask: "What kind of monster is this?"

  "Variation of the Fire Fox." This was how Chu Yun usually explained it to outsiders.

  Yu Ya's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and with a tone of surprise, he exclaimed: "A variant demon beast that can grow to the level of a great demon is truly rare."

  Chu Yun didn't say a word, but pointed at the gate with his hand, commanding Tian Hu: "Use the explosive dan fire to blast it open."

  The Celestial Fox's mouth opened wide, and a massive crimson-black dan fire burst out. With a loud boom, the intense explosion shook the entire Steam Island, sending countless rocks tumbling down from the small mountain.

  The smoke and dust have dispersed, but the gate is still intact.

  "I feel it, a strange and eerie power is guarding this gate." Yan Que said.

  "Weird." Jin Bi Han subconsciously narrowed his eyes, "Being beaten to the door by us, Zhong Qi actually didn't have any reaction. Chu brother, I always feel that the atmosphere is a bit off."

  "Continue using Blazing Dan fire to bombard." Chu Yun remained expressionless and continued to give orders.

  Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!

  After three loud crashes, the gate was finally blasted open, revealing the scene inside.

  The explosion rumbled like thunder, but the casting room was still a dead silence.

  Yan Que frowned, this situation was somewhat unusual.

  "No matter what, Zhong Qi's tactic of remaining unchanged in the face of countless changes has already taken effect. To be honest, I'm a bit uneasy at heart. The opponent is fearless and hiding behind the scenes, probably setting up traps to wait for us." He said with a serious expression.

  "Alas, I once considered him a lifelong friend and confidant. Who would have thought he was this kind of person? No matter what traps lie ahead, I'll charge forward anyway. Zhong Qi, I'd like to see just how far you can go after eating the Tianling Zhenxin Dan." Yu Ya's face was shrouded in a gloomy expression, clearly recalling past events. He felt indignant and resentful towards Zhong Qi's betrayal.

  Four people entered in a line, and soon arrived at a large hall.

  The hall presents a square layout, with four corners supporting fire piles, burning with moderate flames. The entire hall is dimly lit, with light and darkness intertwined, giving people a sense of oppression in their hearts.

  "What's that?" Yan Que's eyes narrowed, pointing ahead and said.

  "This seems like..." Jin Bi Han slightly furrowed her brow, a thought stirring in her mind, but she couldn't quite grasp the inspiration.

  "This is Jade Secret Gate." Chu Yun's voice came, with a calm tone and a hint of nostalgia that was hard to detect.

  "What's going on? That should be a wall. How did it turn into a gemstone secret door? What is Qī doing?" Yú yá looked puzzled.

  On one side, an oval-shaped gemstone was inlaid into the dull yellow wall, emitting a bright blue fluorescent glow that caught the eye.

  This is the Gemstone Gate. In essence, it's also a kind of magical soldier that has been refined by a master refiner. The Gemstone Gates come in pairs and can be connected to form a spatial tunnel. By adding passwords or other strange conditions to pass through the gate, only those who meet these conditions can pass through this gate and reach another gate. It is usually a protective measure for some tomb secret realms.

  "That's right, it is!" Jin Bi Han smiled at Chu Yun, "Still, Brother Chu, you're quite perceptive."

  Chu Yun smiled slightly. He was no stranger to this kind of secret door, having had plenty of experience dealing with such doors in his past life when he searched for the mysterious and explored secrets.

  Yan Quei also nodded, he too remembered that he had come across information about the Gemstone Secret Door in books before. It was just that this was his first time seeing a real Gemstone Secret Door, and he couldn't connect it to what he knew.

  As I lightly touched the smooth surface of the secret door, a burst of light suddenly appeared, like a fiery spark flashing in a blue sapphire.

  "After a magnificent and resplendent transformation of light and shadow, it condensed into one sentence: 'Yu Ya! I've already taken the Tianling Zhenxin Dan, if you want to see me, you must first see if you have the qualifications! Go pick some materials from the table that can create top-notch demon soldiers, only with the recognition of the secret door can you pass through. Otherwise, get out of here, hahaha!'"

  "Choosing materials?" Jin Bi Han frowned quietly, "Is it just these things?"

  Inside the hall, in front of the sapphire secret door, there is a long table covered with all sorts of refining materials. The dazzling array of metals and strange mysterious objects makes one's eyes spin.

  Yu Ya's eyes widened as she carefully examined the materials, and exclaimed in surprise, "How are they all exquisite materials that Zhong Qiping usually collects?"

  "These materials are extremely valuable, it seems that Zhong Qi is quite confident in himself, having consumed the Tian Ling Zhen Xin Dan, which should have greatly increased his strength. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so confident to the point of being arrogant." Chu Yun said. From the words on the gemstone door, he sensed a kind of lofty and disdainful arrogance that looked down on all living things.

  "Alas, can a single Danfeng really change so much? Zhong Qi often drank with me and frequently encouraged me to regain my confidence and continue working hard. I always regarded him as a true friend, a lifelong confidant. I never thought he would turn out to be this kind of person!"

  Yu Ya's tone was filled with regret and resentment, also carrying deep doubts, he began selecting materials on the table.

  Although the strength was damaged, the master-level vision remained. Moreover, these refining materials were all high-quality goods. Before long, Yu Ya had made his selection and held a pile of materials in his hands as he arrived before the Sapphire Secret Gate.

  The secret door suddenly emitted a strong blue light, dazzling to the extreme, making it impossible to look directly at it. Suddenly, the light dimmed, and on the originally smooth, slightly protruding surface of the gemstone secret door, a whirlpool of azure light suddenly formed.

  Everyone was amazed and sighed at Yu Ya's strength, and they all rushed into the blue vortex.

  In almost the blink of an eye, everyone's feet were on solid ground. This was another great hall, similar in layout to the previous one, with a second blue sapphire secret door behind them.

  "How is there a large dan furnace?" Everyone expressed their surprise, in front of them was a large dan furnace. In the casting house of Master Zhong Qi, the great master of refining soldiers, how did a dan furnace for refining elixirs appear?

  The tripod is a large bronze round-mouthed cauldron with three legs, each leg as high as two people, and three people can't wrap their arms around it.

  "It's not strange, in his early years, Zhong Qi was originally a dan refining master, but he didn't have the talent for it and wasn't interested, so I introduced him to the refining weapons industry. At that time, my strength hadn't been damaged yet, and I was invincible. Later, after my strength was injured, Zhong Qi shone brightly." Yu Ya's eyes were distant, recalling past events as he explained.

  "It's strange, there is actually a pill in the alchemy furnace." Yan Que walked forward to take a look and found that inside the alchemy furnace was stored a black and mysterious pill.

  Chu Yun furrowed her brow: "Crazy Burst Pill? This is a type of explosive medicine. Within a short period, it can greatly enhance the overall quality of a Demon Tamer. It makes the Demon Tamer's strength surge, spirit soar, and spiritual light burst forth. However, the aftereffects are quite severe, causing great harm to the body. Travelers often use it as a last resort to save their lives."

  He was very familiar with this violent Dan. In his previous life, he had used it many times in desperate situations. Later, his body developed resistance to the medicinal properties, and the effect became weaker and weaker, so he stopped taking it. He had a deep understanding of the severe aftereffects of this Dan.

  "This move must have a deep meaning, and the answer should be on the yellow gemstone secret door." Chu Yun pointed to the wall on the other side, where another gemstone secret door was inlaid. However, the yellow light shone brightly, and it did not match the blue gemstone secret door before.

  Everyone walked past the big Dan furnace and suddenly stumbled together.

  "Hmm, is that a demon plant?" Jin Bi Han exclaimed in a low voice. Just now, everyone's line of sight was blocked by the dan furnace, and only now did they discover this demon plant.

  "Silence! This is a great demon-level demonic plant. It has cultivated for 600 years and is now in a deep sleep. Don't wake it up!" Chu Yun immediately warned.

  "It's no wonder we didn't notice when we came in. It turns out that it was asleep, and the demonic energy had been retracted to a certain extent, so naturally, there was no response."

  "This is a Lava King Flower." Chu Yun observed for a moment before drawing this conclusion.

  The lava king's flower is thick and sturdy, comparable to a large elephant. It has the height of three robust men stacked on top of each other. The huge petals are thick and deep red, reminiscent of volcanic rocks. The petals unfold and bloom vigorously, comparable to a sea boat. Looking around, it's all fiery red, with an overbearing aura.

  What's even more astonishing is that countless scorching scarlet magma flows freely in the core, emitting powerful heat that spreads out and bakes the entire hall.

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