Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 514 No Way Back, Only Forward

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" The old man's voice was hoarse but full of majesty.

"I'm Xingluo, an adventurer. I heard that you've had contact with the Lord of Black Flame, and I'd like to ask you something." Xingluo answered respectfully.

Elias was silent for a moment, then nodded and motioned Xingluo to come in. The house was simply furnished, but filled with all kinds of magic books and instruments. The old man poured Xingluo a cup of black tea, asked him to sit down, and then he sat down opposite him, with a flash of wisdom in his eyes.

"What do you want to know?" Elias asked straight to the point.

"I want to know how to find the Lord of Black Flame and reach an agreement with him." Xingluo answered directly.

The old man's eyes became serious. He sighed and said, "The Lord of Black Flame is extremely dangerous. Contact with him is like dancing with death. Do you know how many people have paid the price of their lives for power?"

"I know, but I'm willing to take the risk." Xingluo said firmly.

Elias looked at Xingluo and was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something.

Xingluo saw that the other party had fallen silent. He knew that he had to pay something before the other party would speak. After all, any information was valuable. This was what he did, and he even created the Yueyun Intelligence Organization for this purpose.

Xingluo understood that the old magician had survived through extraordinary hardships. In order to obtain more useful information, Xingluo decided to help Elias fulfill some of his wishes in exchange for his more detailed guidance and assistance.

"Master Elias, I am willing to pay the price. Is there anything you need my help with?" Xingluo asked sincerely.

Elias pondered for a while, then nodded: "There is indeed one thing that I am no longer able to do. Many years ago, I lost an important magic scroll. That scroll was the result of my years of research, and it also recorded many secrets about the Lord of Black Flame. But the scroll was stolen by a group of flame demons and hidden in a lava cave near the Flame Castle."

Xingluo nodded to show his understanding: "I will help you find the scroll."

A glimmer of hope flashed in Elias's eyes: "Then I'll leave it to you. Be careful of those fire demons. They are not only ferocious, but can also control lava."

Xingluo knew that nothing could be accomplished without paying a price. As a great magician, he had experienced countless battles against enemies of higher levels, and it was not new for him to face stronger enemies. Even if it was a stronger demon, he was confident that he could defeat it as long as he was given enough time to prepare. Therefore, for this adventure, he only needed to be fully prepared.

Xingluo returned to his inn, where he conducted magic research and stored important items. He carefully examined his magic books and scrolls, and selected some of the most powerful and practical spell scrolls. These scrolls contained magic for defense, attack, treatment, and control, which could be used to deal with various emergencies.

Then, he began to make potions. Xingluo's laboratory was filled with various rare herbs and magic materials. He carefully prepared several powerful potions. These potions included magic potions to increase magical power, recovery potions to quickly restore physical strength, shield potions to enhance defense, and first aid potions to use in critical moments. He also made some special potions that could temporarily enhance his perception, allowing him to be more sensitive to dangers around him.

In order to further enhance his defense capabilities, Xingluo also strengthened his magic armor. He embedded some rare magic ores into the armor, making it stronger and more resistant to magic attacks for a short period of time. He also cast an invisibility spell on his magic armor, allowing him to hide his body when necessary and avoid being chased by the enemy.

Xingluo knew that when facing a powerful enemy, a strong mental force was crucial. Therefore, he spent a lot of time meditating and exercising his mind. He used some special mental concentration techniques recorded in the Starry Sky Meditation Method to strengthen his willpower and mental strength, allowing him to remain calm and sober when facing possible dangers.

After preparing his equipment, Xingluo also developed a detailed action plan. He marked the location on the map of the Flame Castle in his mind and planned the best route of action. He studied the intelligence provided by Elias, marked possible traps and dangerous areas, and ensured that he could avoid these dangers when taking action.

Finally, Xingluo contacted some powerful mercenaries. He briefly explained his plan to them and paid them to provide support when necessary. Although he didn't want more people to know, he was a great magician after all. Camilla's help saved him a lot of energy. Anyway, it's better to be prepared. At the critical moment, the help of these warriors who charged forward may be the key to his success. Of course, it's best if he doesn't use it. Anyway, the signal has been agreed upon.

After everything was ready, Xingluo felt relieved. He knew that this adventure would be full of dangers and challenges, but he also understood that only by constantly breaking through his own limits could he survive and grow in this world full of unknowns. He took all the prepared equipment and potions and checked the action plan to make sure that no details were missed.

As night fell, the streets of Fire Castle gradually quieted down. Xingluo stood at the gate, took a deep breath, and his eyes flashed with determination. He knew that an unknown fate was waiting for him, but he was fully prepared. No matter how dangerous the future was, he would meet all the challenges with fearless courage and powerful strength.

With firm determination and full preparation, Xingluo stepped into the darkness and headed towards the lava cave. The entrance of the cave was filled with a hot breath, and the blazing magma flowed around, and the air was full of the smell of burning. Xingluo took a deep breath, holding the dark sword in his hand, and stepped into the shadow of the cave.

The temperature in the cave was extremely high, and lava kept dripping from the rock wall, making a hissing sound, illuminating the way forward. Xingluo could feel the ground under his feet getting hot, and every step felt like stepping on a hot iron plate. He moved forward cautiously, silently chanting a spell to protect himself. Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the front, breaking the silence in the cave.

Several fire demons appeared in his sight, their eyes flashing scarlet light, burning with blazing flames, and making low roars. Xingluo knew that these fire demons were the guards of the cave and would never let him pass easily.

"There is no way back," Xingluo said to himself, "there is only forward movement."