Panlong's Transcendental Fire

Chapter 15 A Day in the Monster Mountain Range

Lin Tian found a relatively open and secluded spot to rest.

Lin Tian cautiously surveyed his surroundings, only relaxing slightly after confirming there were no lurking dangers. He retrieved the leopard leg he had just severed from the golden leopard from his storage ring. A fireball spell hovered beneath the leg, instantly engulfing it in flames. The flames licked at the leg, dripping fat that sizzled and released an enticing aroma. As Lin Tian turned the leopard leg over, he recalled the fierce battle with the golden leopard, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Perhaps due to the immense energy expenditure of battle and the body's urgent need for replenishment, or perhaps it was the unique flavor of hunting and preparing the leopard leg himself, the roasted leopard leg looked exceptionally tempting to Lin Tian. He couldn't wait to take a bite, and the crispy exterior and tender interior, along with the rich aroma of the meat, instantly filled his mouth. Lin Tian couldn't help but marvel inwardly; this tasted even better than the high-grade magical beast meat he usually enjoyed in the palace, meticulously prepared by the chefs.

After a hearty meal, Lin Tian's strength had been somewhat restored. He looked around and finally settled his gaze on a large, leafy tree. The tree had a thick trunk and its branches intertwined like a net, making it an excellent hiding place. Lin Tian cleared out a relatively flat section of the trunk, spread out the thin blanket he had brought with him, and prepared to spend the night there.

Night fell, and a sense of silence and mystery permeated the mountains and forests. Lin Tian lay on a tree branch, utterly exhausted, yet his nerves remained taut. His experiences over the past few days had taught him that in this perilous Monster Mountain Range, any carelessness could come at a terrible price. After an unknown amount of time, Lin Tian gradually drifted off to sleep, overcome with exhaustion.

However, the tranquility didn't last long. Lin Tian was suddenly jolted awake. He saw a dark figure rushing towards him like a ghost, its speed like a black lightning bolt tearing through the night sky. Without thinking, Lin Tian instinctively activated a ring of fire to resist the attack. The blazing flames rapidly spread from him, engulfing the dark figure.

The shadowy figure clearly hadn't expected Lin Tian to react so quickly. At the last second, he dodged to the side, skillfully avoiding the attack of the fire-resistant ring. Lin Tian didn't dare to relax for a moment, and immediately released several fire shields, which surrounded him. These fire shields formed a solid defensive line around Lin Tian.

At the same time, Lin Tian swiftly drew his wand, recalling the battle against the golden leopard. He took a deep breath, concentrated, and instantly unleashed a barrage of rockets. Each rocket, trailing blazing flames, shot towards the shadowy figure like a meteor, precisely blocking its movement. Almost simultaneously, Lin Tian began chanting the level six spell, Fire Meteor. As the incantation was uttered, a massive, burning meteor appeared in the sky, trailing a long fiery tail, and hurtled towards the shadowy figure's intended dodge.

However, to Lin Tian's surprise, the shadowy figure did not choose to dodge. Instead, it suddenly unleashed a powerful burst of battle aura, withstanding the attack of the rocket technique and continuing to charge towards Lin Tian.

This sudden turn of events startled Lin Tian. After a brief moment of astonishment, he reacted swiftly. Lin Tian unleashed his battle aura, performing a lazy roll to dodge the shadowy figure's attack. Even so, the blade in the shadowy figure's hand still managed to slash a long gash in Lin Tian's magic robe.

The shadowy figure, having missed its first attack, swiftly adjusted its position and pounced on Lin Tian again like a tiger. Lin Tian used the same tactic, casting the Fire Resistance Ring once more. Seeing this, the shadowy figure's eyes flashed with disdain, and it unleashed its battle aura to withstand the attack. This time, the shadowy figure was incredibly fast, giving Lin Tian no chance to cast a second spell.

In that critical moment, Lin Tian steeled his resolve, immediately sheathing his wand and retrieving a spear from his storage ring. He gripped the spear tightly with both hands and thrust it fiercely at the shadowy figure. The shadowy figure's eyes narrowed instantly upon seeing Lin Tian's action, seemingly surprised by Lin Tian's choice of close combat. Then, a greedy glint flashed in the shadowy figure's eyes; the discovery of the storage ring filled it with immense excitement. It easily dodged Lin Tian's spear and charged forward again with lightning speed.

For a moment, Lin Tian and the shadowy figure were locked in a fierce battle. The shadowy figure was clearly stronger than Lin Tian, ​​and Lin Tian gradually found himself at a disadvantage. To escape this predicament, Lin Tian used his agile movements to dodge the shadowy figure's attacks while simultaneously using instant-cast small fire spells to disrupt it. Although these small fire spells weren't very powerful, the sudden bursts of flame forced the shadowy figure to distract itself, allowing Lin Tian to barely hold his own.

As the battle continued, Lin Tian's magic power was constantly depleted, and he grew increasingly anxious. At this critical moment, a discussion about the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Spear from his previous life suddenly flashed through Lin Tian's mind. He hardened his heart and decided to risk it all.

Just as the shadowy figure launched another attack, Lin Tian thrust his spear straight forward. The shadowy figure prepared to parry Lin Tian's attack, but suddenly a fireball erupted from the spear tip. This fireball instantly burst into flames, its light so intense that the shadowy figure instinctively closed its eyes. In that instant, Lin Tian's spear lashed out like a venomous snake, striking the shadowy figure precisely. Then, Lin Tian forcefully flicked the shadowy figure away. The shadowy figure landed heavily on the ground, motionless.

Lin Tian looked at the fallen figure and felt a sense of relief. He was about to step forward to check if the figure was dead when he suddenly stopped. He remembered the figure's previous fierce resistance and couldn't be sure if it had truly lost the ability to fight back.

Lin Tian quickly switched his spear for a magic wand and unleashed a barrage of fireballs at the shadowy figure. At the same time, he secretly prepared a fire meteor in his hand, ready to counter any counterattack. Sure enough, as the fireballs reached the shadowy figure, it instantly sprang up, dodging the attacks with incredible speed and charging towards Lin Tian once more.

Without hesitation, Lin Tian unleashed the Fire Meteor. The massive fire meteor, carrying destructive power, crashed head-on into the shadowy figure. Unable to dodge in time, the figure let out a piercing scream. The fire meteor instantly engulfed the figure, its body burning fiercely in the flames. After writhing in agony on the ground a few times, it lay still.

Even so, Lin Tian remained vigilant. He used the rocket technique again, and only after seeing the rocket accurately hit the shadowy figure's head and confirming that the figure was no longer alive did he feel slightly relieved.

Lin Tian stepped forward and carefully searched the shadowy figure, eventually finding a package. He then put away the package and the dagger the shadowy figure had used to attack him, and quickly left the dangerous place.

Lin Tian found a secluded spot and climbed a large tree. He took out a potion to restore his magic and mental energy from his storage ring and tilted his head back to gulp it down. The potion flowed down his throat, and a warm current instantly spread through his body. Lin Tian could clearly feel his magic and mental energy rapidly recovering.

After recovering, Lin Tian began examining his spoils. First, he picked up the dagger. This dagger had a unique design, crafted from refined iron and mica. Lin Tian observed it closely and discovered that the surface had undergone a special treatment, giving it a matte finish. The entire dagger seemed to absorb light, making it extremely difficult to spot in the dark. After studying the dagger's craftsmanship, Lin Tian couldn't help but feel curious about the identity of the shadowy figure. He then carefully put the dagger away.

Next, Lin Tian took out the package and inventoried its contents. Inside were 26 level-two magic cores, 17 level-three magic cores, 9 level-four magic cores, and 4 level-five magic cores. There were also several anonymous magic crystal cards. Lin Tian guessed that these were likely spoils of war looted by the shadowy figure during his ambush.

Lin Tian carefully put away all the items. After this harrowing battle, he felt utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally. He found a comfortable spot in the tree and fell into a deep sleep.