NFBE Chapter 451
Chapter 451
Upon hearing the system notification, Zhang Hao looked into the fragments of the statue and saw a fist-sized, fiery red, and crystal-clear object among them.
Even though I was only looking at it from afar, I could feel the intense energy within it, which I suppose was the fire spirit mentioned in the system notification.
If the fusion of water spirit and mountain gall can suppress the activities of the ancient god, then the fire spirit must also be something extraordinary.
Zhang Hao walked straight over, picked up the fire essence, and held it in his hand.
As Zhang Hao grasped the Fire Essence in his palm, an unprecedented and awe-inspiring power surged through his body, as if the energy of the entire world had converged into this small space at that moment.
The surface of the fire spirit is covered with dazzling flame patterns, and each ray of light contains terrifying energy that is enough to burn the sky and boil the sea.
This is not just a visual shock, but a chill that runs deep in your soul.
That energy, like lava dormant for thousands of years deep within an ancient volcano, once awakened, surges forth with an unstoppable, overwhelming force.
It is not merely fiery, but also carries an ancient and primal vitality, as if it can ignite the soul fire of all things in the world, making everything tremble and submit under its light.
Zhang Hao could feel this power surging through his veins, like a river flowing into the sea, unstoppable.
His palms seemed to be enveloped in endless flames, yet strangely, he felt no heat at all. Instead, a warm and powerful force was deeply merging with his body, will, and even soul.
This energy was so powerful that he almost doubted his own existence, as if he were no longer flesh and blood, but had transformed into a fire spirit of the same origin as this fire spirit, capable of controlling all the flames in the world.
The surrounding air distorted due to the release of this power, as if even space itself could not withstand the pressure of this energy, and trembled slightly.
Zhang Hao's eyes shone brightly at that moment, filled with ecstatic joy.
He knew he had struck gold this time. Although he didn't know the specific uses of the fire essence, he knew that as long as he fused with it, its power would be at his disposal, bringing him immense benefits.
Without further hesitation, Zhang Hao directly ordered the system to fuse with the fire essence. He was already eager to know what benefits fusing with the fire essence would bring him.
[Ding, congratulations host, 114th fusion completed. Fusion item: Fire Essence.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for fusing with the rare item Fire Essence, gaining the item trait: Flame Manipulation.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, for fusing a rare item. Your Qilin bloodline evolution progress has increased by 100.]
After Zhang Hao fully integrated with the fire essence containing endless flame power, his body seemed to undergo a tremendous transformation. Every inch of his skin, every bone, and even every cell was bathed in this vast torrent of energy.
His strength, speed, endurance, and even reaction speed soared at an almost illogical rate, as if he were no longer flesh and blood, but had transformed into a war god intertwined with flames and power.
His eyes gleamed with a fiery red light, the afterglow of flames leaving an imprint on the depths of his soul, making his gaze sharper, as if he could see into the essence of all things in the world.
His muscles bulged beneath his skin, their lines smooth and powerful. Each breath caused a slight vibration in the surrounding air, proof of the surging power within him.
However, just as this power reached its peak and Zhang Hao was immersed in unprecedented strength, a sudden, sharp pain shot through his left shoulder, like being burned alive, causing him to groan and his face to turn deathly pale.
He quickly took off his clothes, his gaze fixed on the source of the pain—his left shoulder.
Beneath the flesh and blood that was originally engraved with the ancient Qilin totem, a blazing flame had now appeared. The flame intertwined with the Qilin totem, as if it had become a new fire under the Qilin's feet, infusing it with unprecedented vitality.
The flames not only did not harm him, but resonated with the fire energy within his body, creating a wondrous harmony.
The already formidable Qilin totem appeared even more vivid and powerful under the enhancement of this flame.
Its eyes seemed to blaze with flames, exuding an aura of dominance that looked down upon the world, as if it could break free from Zhang Hao's flesh and blood at any moment, transforming into a true divine beast and sweeping away thousands of troops.
Zhang Hao could feel that with the appearance of this flame, the power of the Qilin within him was further stimulated, and its fusion with the fire essence reached a new level.
He seemed to have established an indescribable connection with the flames, the Qilin totem, and even the power of the entire universe. Every heartbeat was accompanied by a surge of power, making him feel stronger and more confident than ever before.
"Brother Zhang Hao, what's wrong with you?"
"nothing."
Zhang Hao quickly put on his clothes.
Wu Tianzhen, Fatty, Ding Yudie, and the others were all dumbfounded when they saw Zhang Hao suddenly take off his shirt, not knowing what had happened.
However, the change in Zhang Hao's aura could not be hidden from anyone; everyone could feel that Zhang Hao had become stronger in just a short moment.
However, Zhang Hao's answer made it clear to everyone that he didn't want to say anything more about the matter and didn't ask any further questions.
As Zhang Hao and his group ventured deeper into the mine, the dim lights flickered in the winding tunnels, casting dappled shadows, and the air was thick with a damp chill and a sense of unknown dread.
Suddenly, the fat man stopped, his expression changing drastically. He squatted down and gently poked at the pebbles on the ground with his fingers.
"Everyone be careful, there are signs of an explosion here!"
His voice was deep and powerful, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Sure enough, after a thorough inspection, the fat man discovered a carefully concealed explosion site.
With his extensive knowledge of explosives, Fatty was able to deduce from the arrangement of rock fragments, changes in soil color, and even the faint smell of gunpowder in the air that a small-scale explosion had occurred here not long ago.
This ability made him an indispensable member of the team.
Zhang Hao and his team dug through the rocks damaged by the explosion, and an irregular opening gradually appeared.
The edges of the cave entrance are jagged, as if they were the result of both natural forces and human destruction.
Zhang Hao peered inside the hole.
The sight before him made his heart tighten. Inside was a vast, boundless cave with a towering ceiling and dim light, where only the outline of the cave could be vaguely seen.
Even more shockingly, the ground was covered with dozens of pits of varying sizes, with soil scattered around the edges, along with several decaying coffins and mutilated corpses.
Most of the coffins were broken, with pieces of wood scattered all over the ground. Some coffin lids were half open, revealing the white bones inside, as if telling the story of past tragedies.
An indescribable stench permeated the air, a mixture of earth, rotten wood, and the smell of death, making it feel suffocating.
The atmosphere inside the cave was eerily strange, as if every breath inhaled a chilling coldness, causing one to shiver involuntarily.
"Buzzing..."
Suddenly, a buzzing sound came from inside the cave.
At the same time, countless green lights suddenly appeared inside the cave. They rose from all parts of the cave into the air and then rushed towards the cave entrance.