Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 299: Companion Purple Flame Crystal

When Shen Yun was about to leave with the little flaming lion, the little flaming lion that had been following him obediently suddenly stopped. It slowly turned its head, and its clear eyes looked at Shen Yun beside it, and it let out a few low, meaningful whimpers. Then, the little flaming lion turned lightly, ran a few steps in a deep direction, and turned back again, with eyes full of expectation, and called out to Shen Yun softly. The voice was gentle, as if signaling Shen Yun to follow it.

Shen Yun looked at the unusual behavior of the little flaming lion, and was full of curiosity. He thought to himself: Does this little guy have any secrets to show me? With this in mind, Shen Yun raised his legs and followed the cheerful pace of the little flaming lion.

They walked along a winding path, which seemed to be a mysterious passage hidden deep in the earth. On the stone walls on both sides of the path, there were some luminous mosses growing. They were like stars in the night sky, emitting soft and warm light, illuminating their way forward. There was a faint smell of sulfur in the air. With every step Shen Yun took forward, the smell became stronger, as if leading them to an unknown mysterious realm.

After walking for a while, the little flaming lion stopped in front of a mountain wall. On the mountain wall, there was a cave entrance that was more than one meter high. A mysterious red light shone faintly from inside, as if the heart deep in the earth was beating. The little flaming lion walked into the cave entrance first without hesitation, and Shen Yun followed closely behind, stepping into this unknown world.

As soon as he entered the cave, a scorching heat wave rushed towards him like a surging tide, instantly enveloping Shen Yun. The heat flow seemed to have life, seeping into his body through every pore, as if to evaporate all the water in his body. Shen Yun couldn't help but squint his eyes, trying to adapt to the sudden high temperature.

After he got used to the heat, he slowly opened his eyes and looked around the cave. The cave was even bigger than he had imagined. The ceiling and walls were inlaid with many fist-sized red crystals. These crystals were of different shapes, some were round like gemstones, and some were sharp like wolf teeth. They flashed with strange light, red, orange, and purple light intertwined, illuminating the entire cave red, like a burning sea of ​​fire.

There are some animal bones scattered on the ground. Some of them are as thick as ancient tree trunks, and their surfaces are charred by high temperatures, as if they have been roasted for thousands of years; some are as slender as bamboo branches, but still gleam with a tough luster. The layers of animal bones are piled together to form small bone mountains. Among the bone piles, you can occasionally see some broken shells and sharp teeth, shining with a cold luster, as if silently telling the fierce battles and cruel fights that once took place here, making people imagine the bloody scenes of the past.

In the corners of the cave, there are several plants that have never been seen before. Some of them are shaped like elegant orchids, with stars twinkling on the leaves, and each leaf is like a small universe; some are like flexible vines, they are intertwined on the cave wall, and each leaf emits a green light, as if the elves of the earth are dancing; and some are like colorful mushrooms, with mysterious light flowing under the colorful umbrellas, like fairy creatures in dreams.

Shen Yun carefully observed his surroundings while following the little flaming lion deeper into the cave. The ground beneath his feet had become somewhat soft due to being scorched by high temperatures for a long time, and each step left a shallow footprint, as if the earth was recording their footsteps.

The red crystals on the cave wall were shining brighter and brighter, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them, stretching their figures out and distorting them. Shen Yun's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, and his breathing became slightly rapid. He didn't know what kind of surprises or dangers were waiting for him ahead. Every step was full of unknowns, and every breath was filled with a hint of nervousness.

As they went deeper, the smell of sulfur in the air became stronger, and the pungent smell made Shen Yun cough a few times. He covered his mouth and nose with his sleeves, trying to block the strong smell. However, the little flaming lion seemed to be indifferent to all this. It ran happily in front, looking back at Shen Yun from time to time to make sure he was not left behind. Its eyes were shining with excitement, as if this was its playground.

The temperature around him was also rising, and Shen Yun felt as if he was in a huge furnace. Sweat kept oozing from his forehead, flowing down his cheeks like a stream, and wetting his clothes. His clothes were also soaked with sweat, sticking tightly to his body, making him feel very uncomfortable. But his eyes were still firm, and he followed the steps of the little flaming lion closely, without any intention of retreating.

The road ahead gradually became narrower, and the cave walls on both sides seemed to be slowly closing, as if to swallow them. Shen Yun had to move sideways, carefully avoiding touching the cave wall. His hand gently touched the cave wall, and the scorching temperature made him quickly retract his hand, as if he was burned by fire.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the front, and the ground began to tremble slightly. Shen Yun's heart tightened, and he stopped, and all the muscles in his body tensed up instantly. The little flaming lion also stopped, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes, and the hair on his body stood up slightly, ready for battle.

The roar became louder and louder, as if a giant beast that had been sleeping for a thousand years was roaring in the depths. The red crystals on the cave wall began to flash violently, and the light was sometimes bright and sometimes dim, making the whole cave fall into a weird atmosphere. Some small stones fell from the top of the cave and hit Shen Yun's shoulders like raindrops. Shen Yun felt a pain, but he didn't have time to care, and stared at the front with full concentration.

Shen Yun took a deep breath and calmed himself. He took out a spiritual sword from his storage ring. The sword body was shining with cold light, and the hilt was inlaid with gems. He held it tightly in his hand, ready for the upcoming unknown battle. The little flaming lion also crouched down, with its hair slightly erected, and a low roar came out of its throat, as if protesting to the unknown enemy.

They continued to move forward cautiously, each step full of vigilance. At the corner ahead, a strange purple light loomed. The light was like a ghost, swaying in the darkness, attracting them to approach.

Shen Yun followed the little flaming lion to the source of the light. As soon as he entered this space, a scorching breath rushed towards him like a surging wave, instantly enveloping Shen Yun. The heat flow penetrated into his body through every pore, as if to evaporate all the water in his body.

The walls of the cave were inlaid with some luminous minerals. The minerals were of various shapes and sizes. Some were like round pearls, emitting soft white light; some were like sharp pyramids, flashing sharp blue light; and some were like blooming flowers, emitting colorful light. They intertwined with each other, illuminating the entire space in a dreamlike and illusory way, as if one were in a fairy tale world.

On the ground, there are piles of unknown animal bones. Some of them are as thick as tree trunks, as if they are the remains of ancient giants; some are as slender as bamboo branches, but still flashing with mysterious runes. They are piled up layer by layer, forming small bone mountains. Among the piles of bones, you can occasionally see some broken shells and teeth, flashing a cold luster, as if telling of the fierce battles and cruel fights that once took place. The traces of time have left deep marks on these animal bones, making people sigh at the ruthlessness of time and the fragility of life.

In the corners, there are some spiritual plants that sparkle with strange lights. Some of them are shaped like orchids, with stars twinkling on their leaves, like the bright Milky Way; some are like vines, winding around the cave wall, and each leaf emits a green light, as if it is the messenger of spring; and some are like mushrooms, with colorful umbrellas and flowing mysterious lights, like magic treasures in fairy tales.

Shen Yun walked forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that he might trigger some unknown dangerous mechanism. The little flaming lion seemed much more relaxed, jumping in front and leading the way, looking back at Shen Yun from time to time, making a "woooo" sound, as if urging him to catch up.

Shen Yun followed the little flaming lion all the way to the depths of the cave. He saw a stone platform standing there abruptly. On the stone platform, there was a purple crystal stone emitting a mysterious light.

Shen Yun walked forward, staring at the crystal. It was dark purple, like the richest purple grape wine, shining with a charming luster under the light. The surface of the crystal was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the weak light around it, making its surface appear colorful. There were purple flame-like lines inside, and those lines seemed to have life, flowing slowly, as if flames were flowing in them, and hot energy was constantly radiating from them, causing the surrounding air to distort slightly, forming circles of heat waves visible to the naked eye.

Shen Yun was delighted. He carefully identified the characteristics of the crystal stone, and countless knowledge and memories flashed through his mind. Finally, he recognized that this was the extremely precious companion purple flame crystal stone. This crystal stone was born in an extremely hot place, absorbing the fire spirit energy between heaven and earth, and it took a long time to form. It is not only an excellent material for refining top-level magic tools, but also has a great auxiliary effect on cultivators who practice fire-attributed exercises. It can help cultivators purify spiritual power, increase the speed of practice, and enhance the power of the exercises.

If a demon beast swallows and refines it, it may change its bloodline. Shen Yun looked at the mysterious companion purple flame crystal in front of him, and his thoughts surged in his heart.

His eyes were fixed on the crystal that was shining with strange light, and his eyes revealed a thoughtful expression. Shen Yun thought to himself: "Such a precious companion purple flame crystal has the magical power to change the bloodline of monsters. No wonder it caused disputes. Maybe the Earth-Splitting Wild Bear was attracted by the aura of this companion purple flame crystal."

Thinking of this, Shen Yun couldn't help but recall the thrilling battle just now. The violent attack of the Earth-Splitting Barbarian Bear and the desperate resistance of the Flame Lion were probably all for the sake of competing for the crystal that could change their fate. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, powerful strength and noble blood are what every monster desires.

"For the Fiery Mad Lion, this companion purple flame crystal should have been a hope to improve its strength, change its bloodline, and give its offspring better talents." Shen Yun murmured to himself, "But because of this, it attracted a powerful enemy like the Earth-Splitting Savage Bear, which brought them a devastating disaster."

Shen Yun sighed softly and looked at the Companion Purple Flame Crystal in his hand again. The purple flame pattern seemed to be dancing, as if telling a story from the past. He knew very well that in this world, opportunities and dangers always go hand in hand, and this Companion Purple Flame Crystal was a typical example.

Shen Yun carefully packed the Purple Flame Crystal in a jade box. The brocade handkerchief was embroidered with exquisite patterns, and the silk thread was shining with a faint light. He gently placed the crystal in the center of the brocade handkerchief, and then carefully folded the four corners of the brocade handkerchief to ensure that the crystal was completely wrapped. Then, he gently put the wrapped Purple Flame Crystal into his storage ring, and the storage ring flashed a faint light, storing the crystal inside.

He turned to look at the little flaming lion beside him, squatted down, and gently stroked its head. The little flaming lion's fur was soft and warm, trembling slightly under Shen Yun's hand.

Then, Shen Yun said softly to the little Fiery Lion: "Little guy, I will keep this purple flame crystal for you. You see, in your current state, your body is still too weak to absorb such a large amount of energy. Forcibly refining it will only hurt yourself." Shen Yun's eyes were full of seriousness and sincerity, and his voice was soft but firm. His eyes always stayed on the little Fiery Lion, observing its reaction.

The little flaming lion blinked his eyes, not quite understanding, and a trace of confusion flashed in his clear eyes, but was soon replaced by trust. He looked at Shen Yun and made a low "woohoo" sound, as if responding to Shen Yun's words.