Chapter 97: Phoenix Tree and Phoenix Blood Fruit.
Xiao Fei carefully observed himself. The Earth Fire Lizard Emperor had gifted him with four powerful spirit rings and spirit bone skills.
Ninth Spirit Ring Skill 1: Phoenix Crying in the Ninth Heavens. Using this spirit skill, he unleashes a cry (a roar) that grants him a powerful group mental attack, capable of controlling bird spirit beasts and martial spirits. It can shatter all illusions, including assists and skills.
Skill 2: Inferno Prison. This creates a massive flaming prison in the surrounding space, unleashing chains of fire to block enemy movements and attacks, even their souls. Combined with the Fire Emperor's domain, this attack has even greater range and power.
Spirit Bone Skill 1: Lizard Emperor Claw. A massive claw transforms from mid-air and strikes forward, resembling a desperate strike from the Earth Fire Lizard Emperor, capable of shattering space.
Skill 2: Lizard Emperor Guardian. This summons multiple Earth Fire Lizard Emperors of similar size and strength to battle, up to a maximum of nine.
Xiao Fei now possesses seven spirit bones, lacking only the most valuable Trunk Bone. Furthermore, according to the rules of Douluo World, every 100,000-year-old spirit beast Xiao Fei kills will yield a Trunk Bone.
The original novel establishes that when a Douluo Continent soul master slays a 100,000-year soul beast, they will generate a 100,000-year soul bone, something they themselves do not possess. The value of a torso bone far exceeds that of any other body part soul bone.
Meanwhile, Xiao Fei, persistently using his Fire Phoenix spirit to absorb fire-type soul beasts, finally achieved a greater breakthrough and accomplishment.
Xiao Fei mastered another domain: the Fire Emperor Domain. Activating the Fire Phoenix Domain creates a vast sea of fire that absorbs and controls all fire elements within, particularly effective against fire-type soul masters. The sea of fire continuously inflicts fire damage to enemies.
Xiao Fei and his companions then set out to search for treasure in the underground space. The seven of them arrived at the lava and observed a tree growing in a clearing within it.
They were stunned by the sight. A tree could actually live near lava. The seven of them carefully examined the ground within the lava, discovering it was solid stone. A tree growing on stone?
The tree itself was small, less than 10 meters tall, but its radiant light clearly made it a truly extraordinary creature. The tree clearly wasn't growing from sunlight, but rather from the energy of the magma. Its roots and trunk were a dark red, and its leaves a fiery crimson.
Five fruits were perched atop the tree. One was the largest, already emitting a bright glow. Three were about half the size, emitting a fainter light. There was also a smaller one, apparently the smallest one still unripe.
Those fruits held a strong allure for Xiaofei, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er.
Xiaofei carefully examined the tree and its fruits. As if contemplating something, his eyes widened as he swallowed.
Xiao Fei explained, "This tree might be the legendary poinciana tree, or the Phoenix tree. Legend has it that it was formed when the heart blood of a phoenix dripped onto a phoenix tree. The Phoenix Blood Fruit that grows on the poinciana tree is the essence of the poinciana tree, imbued with the blood of the phoenix. For fire-type spirit masters and those with the Phoenix bloodline, it's truly a divine object."
Huo Wushuang asked doubtfully, "Can this Phoenix Blood Fruit significantly increase our spirit power?"
Xiao Fei shook his head. "No, it won't. It's a higher level, capable of evolving a spirit master's martial spirit and bloodline, and even improving their physical fitness. That's why it's considered a divine object."
Xiao Fei transformed into a fire phoenix and flew over the poinciana tree. He removed four ripe fruits and some branches and leaves, placing them in a jade box. He left the unripe fruit unpicked for now. Since no one knew about this place yet, Yang Wudi might want to study the tree next time. The unripe fruit was unlikely to be very effective.
Xiao Fei handed Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang a jade box containing a ripe fruit. The three of them initially wanted to refuse, but the contents of the jade box were so appealing that they ultimately accepted it. Xiao Fei himself collected the largest fruit. They planned to return to absorb it. Xiao Fei himself didn't know how to consume it, so it would be safer to consult Yang Wudi first, especially Shui Bing'er, as the properties didn't match.
Xiao Fei looked at the Poinciana tree, and it was obvious that its roots were longer than the trunk. He shook his head and said, "It's a pity that the roots are too long. I'm afraid we can't transplant it for now. It would be much better if we could transplant it to our academy."
Everyone scoffed. This Sixth Brother, after receiving such a great benefit, actually wanted to take the entire Poinciana tree away. He was indeed plundering the feathers of a passing goose. No wonder he had so many collections.
The seven of them then looked around the underground space. The ground was covered with red fire thorns, and many places showed signs of being gnawed. It was likely that the Earth Fire Lizard King usually fed on red fire thorns.
The seven of them arrived at a small, milky pool, only about one meter in diameter. It was filled with a milky liquid, shimmering and radiating the rich power of the earth.
They swallowed their saliva; this milky liquid was clearly extraordinary. Niu Meng looked at Yang Pojun, who also looked bewildered. Several people immediately complained: "After all, they come from a family of alchemists, yet they don't even understand this. Their professional level is truly poor!"
Xiao Fei examined it carefully for a moment, then said, "It should be Earth Core Milk, ten-thousand-year-old Earth Core Milk."
"Earth Core Milk originates from beneath the earth. It's the concentrated essence of the pure earth's power. After a hundred years of concentration, it forms Earth Core Mist, which has miraculous solid properties. After a thousand years of concentration, it forms Earth Core Liquid, which can cleanse the marrow and strengthen the bones."
"Earth Core Milk is the pinnacle of all Earth Core Liquids. Not only does it cleanse the marrow and strengthen the bones, it can also help those who have reached peak power break through barriers. Its effects are comparable to those of top-grade medicines. And it's even more effective against spirit beasts." Niu Meng swallowed. "Will this stuff work for us?" "Of course it will, especially for you, with your earth element."
"Then how should we use it?"
"Just take it directly. This Earth Core Milk will work for you all, especially Niu Meng and Yang Pojun. But the recommended maximum intake is no more than one pound at a time."
All seven of them had consumed the Earth Core Milk, but the effect was much smaller than expected. Only Niu Meng and Yang Pojun felt slightly stronger, their spirit power increased by one level. This caused everyone to look at Xiao Fei with disdain: This sixth brother had finally made a mistake.
Xiao Fei was speechless for a while, and had to use the jade bottle to collect all the earth core milk by himself, always feeling that something was wrong.
After finishing, the seven people prepared to go home. Xiao Fei looked around the entire underground space. It was so dark that the Earth Fire Lizard King would enjoy it and hide. This place is simply a perfect training ground for fire spirit beasts. No wonder no one knew about it after 200,000 years of cultivation.
Before leaving, the underground cave had been professionally treated by Niu Meng. Except for Xiao Fei and the other seven people, it was basically impossible for others to find it.
The seven people started on their journey again, and after five days, they finally returned to the Elemental Academy.
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