Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 225: The Second Anomalous Fire!

The Celestial King personally descended upon Flame Mountain. He brought a group of experts with him to begin arranging arrays around the mountain, creating layers of defense. They also constructed numerous palaces nearby. Banners floated in the air, each emblazoned with the words "Celestial King."

From now on, Flame Mountain belonged to their Prince’s Mansion. Everyone was exceedingly excited. This way, they could finally rest easy. The young Celestial King, in particular, couldn’t wait a moment longer.

He said, "Father, I want to go in and obtain the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire."

"I’ll take you," the Celestial King replied, taking his son deep into Flame Mountain. Along with them were many Grandmaster-level elders, and the group advanced effortlessly, quickly reaching the subterranean depths of the mountain.

There lay a pool of magma. In the center of the magma sat a single cyan lotus. It resembled a ball of cyan flame and radiated a destructive aura. Upon feeling this power, even the Grandmasters trembled. The Celestial King himself was shocked and exclaimed, "What terrifying power! Obtaining the Anomalous Fire won’t be easy."

The young Celestial King’s expression changed drastically. How can this be? Is there no hope for me?

"Let me try," the Celestial King said, stepping forward.

As he approached, the entire pool of magma began to boil. The Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire at its center shone brightly, emitting waves of flame that swept outward. The Celestial King roared and reached out a colossal hand. This hand seemed to blot out the sky as it clashed with the cyan flame.

With a loud BANG, the Celestial King’s hand was repelled, and the cyan flame was sent flying back. The Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire burrowed directly into the magma, disappearing from sight. Immediately after, the magma churned.

From within the magma, nine cyan lotuses emerged, each blooming silently. The Celestial King frowned at the sight. He couldn’t tell which of the nine was real.

What is going on? The elders behind him were also confused. Are there this many Clear Lotus Earth Core Fires?

The young Celestial King exclaimed excitedly, "Does this mean we’ve struck it rich?"

"No, these are all fakes," the Celestial King replied. "They are companion lotuses that appear alongside the Clear Lotus’s core flame. Their flames are formidable, but they are not the Anomalous Fire. They are merely top-quality Spiritual Fires."

The Celestial King sighed and retreated. "These nine companion lotuses form a natural array. We cannot enter."

"Let us try," the elders offered. They went forward one by one, only to return moments later, spitting blood.

One elder said, "Even those at the Grandmaster level cannot enter."

They continued to test this and confirmed that indeed, no one at the Grandmaster level could get in.

How could this be? Can only those below the Grandmaster level enter? If so, the young Celestial King had a chance.

However, the Celestial King stopped him. "Don’t act yet.

"If you go in, you will at most obtain a single companion lotus. You won’t get the true Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire.

"To make the real Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire appear, all the companion lotuses must be plucked. You cannot do it alone."

"Then what should we do?" the young Celestial King asked. "We can have the other Martial Generals from our Prince’s Mansion take action!"

"Those Martial Generals probably won’t be enough," the Celestial King mused. "It must be an Unrivaled Prodigy."

Although the Prince’s Mansion had some Unrivaled Prodigies, there weren’t many. After all, anyone who could be called an Unrivaled Prodigy possessed the most top-tier talent.

"But there is a way," the Celestial King said, his eyes gleaming as he gazed into the distance. "The Hidden Dragon Chart is about to open, and the Unrivaled Prodigies of the Great Xia Country are all gearing up.

"If we lure them over now and let them fight over the companion lotuses, they will draw out the true Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire.

"When that happens, I can make my move and seize it in one fell swoop."

This was indeed a brilliant idea, and the young Celestial King’s eyes brightened.

The elders spoke up. "We will spread the news at once."

The Celestial King instructed, "Don’t just spread the news; invite those geniuses to come.

"Tell them an Anomalous Fire has emerged in Flame Mountain, the legendary Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire.

"Explain that this Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire has an age restriction. Only Unrivaled Prodigies under the age of 20 are qualified to seize it. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"This way, the prodigies planning to participate in the Hidden Dragon Chart will surely come."

"Understood." The elders immediately took action.

In no time, news of the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire swept across the entire Great Xia. The three great families, the four major sects, and countless other powers in the Great Xia Country were all alarmed. The legendary Anomalous Fire had appeared? Was it true? At Flame Mountain, of all places? It was unbelievable.

The news claimed it was discovered by the Prince’s Mansion.

"Shouldn’t the Prince’s Mansion have sealed off this information? Why would they publicize it?"

"I sense something is wrong."

"Yeah, it feels like a trap."

Numerous families and sects discussed the matter, feeling that the situation was far too unusual.

However, some groups acted immediately. These included various Alchemy Master families, the Pill Towers scattered across the Great Xia Country, and even the alchemists from the Pill Tower Headquarters. Regardless of whether Flame Mountain truly held an Anomalous Fire or if the news was fake, they had to see for themselves. After all, the Anomalous Fire was a thing of legend. Obtaining one was extremely difficult, and even clues about their whereabouts were incredibly rare. Now that one had seemingly appeared, they would absolutely not miss the opportunity.

As these Alchemy Masters mobilized, the attention of the entire Great Xia Country was drawn to Flame Mountain. Countless people watched with bated breath.

Very soon, news came from the mountain itself: the Anomalous Fire was real. Deep inside Flame Mountain, the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire truly existed. The only problem was that the powerful, older Alchemy Masters couldn’t enter; only members of the younger generation could.

"Quick, return to the family! Bring our most talented prodigy here to seize the Clear Lotus Earth Core Fire!"

In an instant, the Alchemy Master families sprang into action, and the major Pill Towers began summoning their own geniuses.

Lin Xuan was also one of the Pill Tower’s prodigies, and he received a message from the Pill Tower Headquarters.

He stood up and announced, "Ninth Elder, I’m afraid I must make a trip to Flame Mountain."

"Go to Flame Mountain? For what?" the people around him asked, surprised. What is Lin Xuan planning now?

Lin Xuan replied, "An Anomalous Fire has appeared at Flame Mountain. I’m going to obtain it."

Is he starting to boast again? Everyone was speechless. They were still inside the Heavenly Dao Tower, completely unaware of the situation outside.

The Grand Elder frowned, on the verge of reprimanding Lin Xuan. But at that exact moment, a Sound Transmission Talisman on his person lit up. Immediately after, similar talismans on the Third Elder, Sixth Elder, and Ninth Elder also began to glow.

The four Grandmasters were puzzled. Did something major happen?

They quickly examined the messages within the talismans. One by one, their expressions turned to utter shock.

"Heavens, how is this possible!" exclaimed the Third Elder.

The Sixth Elder was just as shocked. "Is this real?"

The Ninth Elder shot to his feet. "This is too unbelievable!"

The disciples were going frantic. What happened? What news could possibly shock four Grandmasters to this degree?

Before they could ask, the Grand Elder roared, "Quickly, to Flame Mountain!"

He then took control of the Heavenly Dao Tower, changing its direction to head straight for Flame Mountain. This action stunned all the disciples.

What’s happening? Why are we going to Flame Mountain? Is the Grand Elder actually going to help Lin Xuan?

At this thought, Chu Yue frowned and asked, "Grand Elder, why are you helping this kid?"

"Yeah!" Shangguan Hao added. "He’s just a braggart. Why should we listen to him? The news about the Anomalous Fire has to be fake."