Immortal cultivation starts with copying.

Chapter 803 Flame Dragon

Chen Yunhao and Lu Tiancheng arrived together at the hematite vein west of Yongchang City.

Although the two judged that it should be a half-demon, half-wooden being, and its level should not be too high, it should not be of much use to them, cultivators undergoing tribulation.

But since the two of them had nothing else to do, they decided to have some fun.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, look, that's where I went down back then, I'm afraid now...!"

"It's alright, let my spirit insect go and scout ahead!"

Chen Yunhao waved his hand and smiled, then gently flicked his sleeve, releasing the Qin insect.

"A spirit insect with the cultivation level of Mahayana, Fellow Daoist Chen, what skill you possess...!"

Lu Tiancheng gave Chen Yunhao a thumbs up.

His words were genuine flattery. Any high-level cultivator knows that it is extremely difficult to cultivate a spirit insect to the Mahayana cultivation level.

This involves the grade of the spirit insect and the cultivator's wealth; neither can be lacking.

First, the level of the Qin insect must be high enough to cultivate it all the way to the Mahayana cultivation level, or even higher.

Then there's Chen Yunhao's wealth. Any cultivator who isn't well-off can't afford to raise spirit insects or spirit beasts.

Especially the spirit insects, which are gold-devouring beasts, consuming more gold than an ordinary cultivator.

"Not worth mentioning...!"

Chen Yunhao shook his head with a smile, though he was still quite pleased with himself.

Although every cultivator who has transcended tribulation possesses profound foundations, it is indeed not easy to cultivate a Mahayana-stage spirit insect like he did.

The Qin insect's cultivation level is high enough that it is almost immune to all poisons and is not afraid of raging fire or magma, so it is the most suitable thing for it to go ahead and explore.

Chen Yunhao and Lu Tiancheng only need to wait outside. If they can't even defeat the Qin Chong, then it will be necessary for the two of them to go down.

The Qinchong and Chen Yunhao were of one mind; Chen Yunhao could sense and see every move it made.

The Qinchong was very fast; in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it arrived at the underground lava river that Lu Tiancheng had once seen.

The lyre worm circled once around the lava river, then, as if sensing something, plunged headfirst into the lava river.

After rushing along the lava river for nearly a hundred miles, a surge of spiritual energy came from there.

Through the eyes of the Qinchong, Chen Yunhao could see clearly that on a piece of lava, there floated a little monster that looked like a two-year-old child.

As if frolicking in the river, the little sprite played freely up and down in the lava river.

This is clearly a spirit that has taken human form; only a few rare and precious creatures of heaven and earth can live in this lava.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you're in luck. There's a ten-thousand-year-old fire lotus that has taken human form down there; it might be of some use."

"So that's what it is! No wonder...!"

After the spirit creature transformed into a spirit, it became extremely timid and had exceptionally keen senses, having discovered Lu Tiancheng's presence long before.

Now, the little fire lotus monster seems to have discovered the harp worm. Without uttering a sound, it sank back into the lava river.

This move is effective against ordinary cultivators, but the Qin worm is no ordinary creature.

Not to mention lava, even in a poisonous river, the lyre worm can move freely.

Although the strength of this ten-thousand-year-old fire lotus spirit should not be underestimated, it is ultimately no match for the Qin insect.

Before long, a chubby baby emerged from the lava river with its tail curled up.

After another short while, the cricket emerged from the mine.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you found this item, so you should keep it."

Chen Yunhao pointed and put away the instrument insect.

Although this thing is a treasure, Chen Yunhao has plenty of similar items and doesn't want to take advantage of others.

"In that case, I will accept it."

Lu Tiancheng smiled calmly. For someone of his stature, this was merely icing on the cake.

This was just a minor incident between the two of them, and neither of them would take it to heart.

The two immediately prepared to return. At their level of cultivation, there was almost nothing in this world that could arouse their interest; most places were quite boring.

Suddenly, a muffled sound came from below the hematite vein.

The sound was like an earth dragon turning over, or the roar of some kind of giant beast, carrying an extreme sense of anger.

"Interesting, it seems the trip was worthwhile."

Chen Yunhao and Lu Tiancheng exchanged a glance, almost simultaneously, before disappearing in a flash.

They both heard it clearly; the sound was definitely that of a giant beast.

It is very likely that it is a true spirit hidden in the molten lava at the Earth's core. Hearing the fluctuations from the sound, it must be at least at the ninth level of cultivation, which is equivalent to their cultivation level.

Encountering such a true spirit is a great gain for cultivators undergoing tribulation.

Whether it's fur, inner core, bones, or blood, everything can be used.

It should be known that there are many level nine demons in this world, but level nine true spirits are truly rare.

Those are all ancient species. Apart from the True Spirit Clan in the Immortal Realm, every one that dies in the Spirit Realm is one less, and they are almost extinct now.

Of course, true spirits occasionally appear in the territory of the demon race, but the demon race and true spirits are two different races, and they fight to the death when they meet.

“Brother Chen, I’ll only take the inner core of that True Spirit, the rest is yours, how about it? Consider it a favor I owe you.”

The two descended rapidly into the mountainside, and Lu Tiancheng said somewhat urgently.

If it is truly the inner core of a ninth-level true spirit, as long as the impurities are removed and it is refined into a spirit pill, it can at least allow his cultivation level to advance another level in a short period of time.

Whether it's a demon or a true spirit, the most important part of their body is their inner core or demon infant.

The true spirit exists only in the inner elixir; this is common knowledge.

"Alright, then I'll give it to Brother Lu...!"

Chen Yunhao lowered his head and thought for a moment before agreeing.

This inner core is indeed precious, but even the best inner core cannot compare to the immortal energy within his body.

For Chen Yunhao, it was dispensable. Although he didn't value it, he still had to maintain a certain level of composure and make Lu Tiancheng appreciate his favor.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Lu Tiancheng's face lit up with joy.

As they spoke, they descended deep underground, and a rumbling sound came from below, like an earthquake.

They didn't even need to search for it; the giant creature was already charging straight towards them.

This behemoth, like a pangolin, smashed through the thick mountainside.

After a deafening roar, the thick mountain in front of Chen Yunhao and his companion was blasted through, revealing a huge beast head.

"Flame Dragon...!"

Lu Tiancheng let out a low cry.

Chen Yunhao didn't recognize it at first glance, because this was the first time he had ever seen such a true spirit.

Lu Tiancheng had obviously seen him before; he recognized him at a glance.

However, as soon as Chen Yunhao heard it, he remembered what it was.

This Flame Dragon is a true spirit that lives in magma and possesses the strength to become a god from birth.

They live their entire lives in the Earth's core magma, they cannot take human form, nor can they ascend to heaven, but their lifespan is long enough to last for tens of thousands of years.