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"That's right, no one can obtain the Fire Source. Attacking fire can cause it to dissipate, leaving behind Fire Shards. Those Fire Shards are the resources that can help the strong enhance their power. The Fire Source, due to its nature, cannot be used for cultivation; it's merely a means to ignite fire," the Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, stated confidently.
Wei Chen quietly began to formulate his own plans.
"If I could take that Fire Source away, wouldn't that be a fortune? Setting aside whether Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow would go back on his word and allow the Fire Tribe to become my subjects, just the vast amount of Fire Element Energy would be enough to forge a terrifying team."
"Donghua and his seven companions are all very strong, but having many skills doesn't weigh them down. If they continue to cultivate fire energy, wouldn't they become even stronger?"
Wei Chen thought to himself, unable to suppress the greed swelling in his heart.
Faced with such temptation, who could claim to have no trace of greed at all?
The Fire Source, within the Fire Source encountered by Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, and Wei Chen during their Winning the Qin Divine Realm experience, sparked thoughts in Wei Chen's mind. He was not satisfied with just a few Fire Shards. Wei Chen had always been someone who aimed for the best; if he was going to reap benefits, he wanted the finest. Just like during the Eastern Forest Contest, the benefits he gained were far superior to what the entire Temple of Martial Arts received. The Lost City had become his personal possession—how could that not be good?
This time, having inexplicably arrived at the Fire Clan Secret Realm and being invited to help out, if he didn’t seize some benefits for himself, would that still be Wei Chen? After all, Wei Chen had always been someone who wouldn’t rise early without profit!
But Wei Chen was not without conscience.
Even before reaching the volcano or seeing the so-called Fire Source, he found himself entangled in his thoughts.
"If I were to take away the Fire Source from Hua Secret Realm, wouldn’t I become a sinner in the eyes of the Fire Tribe?"
"Setting aside whether I can actually do it, this thought of mine seems rather unethical."
"For me, it’s merely a path to becoming stronger; but for the people of the Fire Tribe, it represents their sacred fire and their foundation for survival. If I were to do this, would I still be considered human?"
Wei Chen felt a twinge of guilt, his thoughts shifting rapidly.
In truth, Wei Chen was not a greedy person. Everyone has their moments of greed, but the true test of character lies in whether one acts on those impulses. Deep down, Wei Chen considered himself a good person. It was fine to benefit from something, but only if that benefit did not come at the expense of others.
"Ah, never mind. I'll just go with what Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow suggested—three Fire Shards as a reward should suffice. After all, the foundation of the Fire Tribe should be preserved. One shouldn't be too greedy; excessive greed brings no good."
"I can go for the Fire Source when I visit the Winning the Qin Divine Realm. When Yue Songyang, the Deputy Hall Master, takes me there, they can have the Fire Shards while I keep the Fire Source for myself."
Wei Chen was confident; even without seeing anything yet, he believed he could obtain the Fire Source.
That kind of confidence did not stem from strength or assurance but rather from sheer courage.
After all, how could one possess such strong confidence without having encountered the main subject? Wei Chen relied solely on his bravery.
"Patriarch, why did the Fire Source collapse?" After contemplating White Out, Wei Chen decided to refocus his thoughts. Helping the Fire Tribe stabilize the situation was paramount; everything else could wait. With Donghua and his six companions by his side, he felt strong enough to face any potential betrayal from Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow.
If Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow were to break their agreement, Wei Chen would have nothing to fear; if they wouldn't provide him with benefits, he would take them himself—and double it.
Wei Chen had never been a naive believer; he simply had his own boundaries. The same applied to Donghua and his companions. Although Wei Chen currently treated them with respect, if they dared to betray him, he would not hesitate to turn against them.
Among Donghua's group of seven, except for Shaohuang God King, who had not diligently practiced the Stellar Technique, everyone else had their spirits controlled by Wei Chen with Yan Qiqi's assistance. Their lives and deaths were firmly in Wei Chen's hands.
Throughout his journey of growth, Wei Chen never acted recklessly; everything was part of his plan and under his control. This very reason contributed to his commanding presence and authoritative aura growing stronger over time—his dignity and intimidation were generated effortlessly.
Wei Chen had to admit that the Demon Lotus Emperor was a great teacher. During the crucial period of his character development at the beginning of the exhibition, it was the Demon Lotus Emperor who provided assistance. The Demon Lotus Emperor instilled many principles in Wei Chen, which were key to his growth. Simply having immense power without strong mental fortitude would make success impossible.
In any world and era, those who are brave but lack wisdom can only be considered as potential talents, while those who possess both courage and wisdom can become true leaders.
This is an unchanging truth throughout the ages.
Upon hearing Wei Chen's question, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow frowned and said, "Brother Wei Chen, to be honest, my strength is insufficient, and the elders in our clan are also lacking. Even though we are from the Fire Tribe and the threat of Fire Element Energy is not significant for us, we are accustomed to the essence of fire. Yet, even with all our efforts, we cannot approach the Fire Source to observe what exactly is going wrong. We only hope to find some formations to control the dissipating flames."
"Patriarch, have you considered that using formations to control the situation is merely a temporary solution? The real way to resolve this issue is to identify the cause of the fire's dissipation and address it directly," Wei Chen replied calmly.
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow said, "Brother Wei Chen, if that could be done, it would indeed be perfect. However, we do not expect too much; if we can control it and prevent the Fire Source from dissipating further, we would be satisfied. We do not dare to hope for a complete resolution."
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow spoke the truth; the entire Fire Tribe did not dare to expect a perfect return of the Fire Source. As long as they could control it and allow the Fire Source to continue serving the Hua Secret Realm without dissipating into nothingness—ensuring that their clan would not perish—they would already be very content.
Approaching the Fire Source to find the ultimate cause? Don't be ridiculous; who has that capability?
The temperature at the center of the Fire Source was no joke; even someone with Fire Shadow's strength and heat resistance could not get close.
After hesitating for a moment, Wei Chen nodded and said, "Alright then, I will do my best."
Under Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow's guidance, Wei Chen and Donghua along with their seven companions soon spotted a mountain in the distance.
The mountain was strikingly unique; amidst the surrounding barren plains, it rose abruptly into the sky, towering at a height of a thousand feet. Its majestic form was enveloped in swirling flames that looked almost blinding.
From a distance, the main body of the mountain was nearly invisible, only faintly revealing some red stones. The rest was engulfed in blazing flames; the entire mountain was a Flame Mountain.
"Brother Wei Chen, up ahead is the volcano, which is the forbidden area of our Fire Tribe. Generally speaking, no one from the Fire Tribe is allowed to approach within a hundred miles of it," the Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, explained.
Wei Chen remarked, "It looks like the volcano is indeed a Flame Mountain; those stones on it are all burned red."
"Brother Wei Chen, that's just an illusion. Although it appears to be glowing red, in reality, the temperature of those stones isn't very high. With our strength, we could easily land in those areas without any issues. Just think about it: if the entire mountain were truly glowing red, what kind of temperature would that be? If it were really that hot, the whole mountain would have melted," Fire Shadow said with a smile.
Wei Chen considered this and agreed; if the stones were indeed glowing red, then the mountain itself would no longer exist—what would be left to explore?
"Patriarch, those flames that seem to be burning fiercely are also fake, right? There shouldn't be any flowers or trees on the mountain to burn," Wei Chen analyzed.
"That's correct; it's all an illusion meant to scare people. Once we go inside, we won't see those flames anymore. What looks like fire now is actually just a concentration of fire elemental energy. It's so dense that it gathers together and creates the effect of flames," Fire Shadow explained.
"The volcano is a forbidden area for our Fire Tribe and also a sacred place for cultivation. During our Fire Tribe's rituals, everyone from the tribe has the opportunity to ascend to the top of the volcano to closely observe the Fire Source and absorb some of the fire elemental energy released by it. In ordinary times, outstanding young individuals can also be granted permission to enter the volcano."
"This time we invited you here; we've already cleared out the volcano in advance. Now within a hundred miles around the volcano, it's just us—there won't be anyone else around," Fire Shadow said calmly.
Wei Chen questioned, "Patriarch, what about the elders of your clan? They wouldn't miss such an important event, would they?"
Fire Shadow suddenly slapped his forehead and chuckled wryly. "Brother Wei Chen, I apologize for my oversight. It's not just us here; at the top of the volcano, our clan's elders are working together to resist the collapsing trend of the Fire Source. They are literally risking their lives to counteract that collapse. Almost every few years, an elder becomes incapacitated and comes down from the top of the volcano. Some even sacrifice themselves directly into the Fire Source in hopes of stabilizing it and praying for its resurgence."
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