But even so, its power far surpasses ordinary top-level magical artifacts.

One must know that top-level magical artifacts have always been treasures coveted and pursued by late-stage Golden Core and even Golden Core Perfection cultivators.

And among top-level magical artifacts, those that can be considered masterpieces are rare even for Golden Core Perfection cultivators.

These are the few individuals standing at the pinnacle of power below the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Store it well!"

Once his mind had settled, Xu Ping carefully placed the core of the Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree into a wooden box.

He then affixed a restriction talisman on it to prevent the loss of Spiritual Qi.

"Once I obtain all the treasures described by the Spirit Worm, I must thoroughly explore this lava world."

After securing the core of the Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree, Xu Ping pondered to himself.

The resources in this lava world are too abundant.

The area he has traversed so far is merely the tip of the iceberg in this entire lava world.

Yet he had obtained such top-tier spiritual materials here.

It is unimaginable how many unknown treasures this mysterious lava world still harbors.

If he could acquire more top-tier spiritual materials comparable to the core of the Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree, it would be the greatest fortune he has encountered thus far.

However, in the face of such a tempting opportunity, Xu Ping still maintained an extraordinary level of calm.

He knew well that in the Cultivation Realm, opportunities often come hand in hand with dangers.

One must never lose rationality due to greed and impulsiveness and thereby fall into an irredeemable situation.

At this moment, a doubt also involuntarily arose in his heart.

This lava world is so resource-rich that, by reason, it should have long been sought after by major sects and forces.

Yet the actual situation is that not only has no sect sent disciples to explore it,

but even in all his years roaming the Cultivation Realm, he had never heard any news about this lava world.

This is all, quite plainly, against all logic!

Though this lava world is buried deep underground, making its discovery exceedingly difficult,

the major sects have had their roots in Yue Country for at least a thousand years.

Sects with deep histories like the Luoyun Sect have been established here for far more than a thousand years.

In such a long time, despite the lava world's secrecy, these sects should have discovered some clues here and there.

Would the sects, given their nature, let this lava world off the hook?

The doubts lingering in his mind constantly reminded Xu Ping to maintain the highest level of vigilance.

Simultaneously, he secretly made up his mind: "At the first sign of anything unusual, I must leave this place immediately!"

Although treasures of the wondrous land are enticing, compared to one's life, they are utterly insignificant.

He is not one to risk his life just for treasures of the wondrous land.

...

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Xu Ping neatly severed the Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree at the waist and then carefully stored it in his Storage Ring.

Having completed this task, the Spirit Worm carried Xu Ping, slowly leaving the area, continuing its journey into the depths of the lava world.

The Spirit Worm's massive body moved effortlessly through the thick lava, quite nimbly.

Wherever it passed, the lava was pushed aside, forming waves of scorching heat.

The boiling lava flowed slowly like viscous blood, with massive bubbles constantly rising to the surface.

The bursting bubbles emitted a dull "pop" and a pungent sulfurous smell filled the air.

In no time, one man and one beast were gradually swallowed by the vast sea of lava.

Not long after they left,

a bright red bubble floated slowly up from the lava, finally hovering above the half-remaining Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree.

"Pop!"

The next moment, the bubble burst unexpectedly with a dull sound.

When the bubble fractured, the half-remaining Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree suddenly emitted a faint green spiritual light.

As time went on, this green spiritual light grew brighter and brighter, becoming so intense that it was nearly impossible to keep one's eyes open.

When the spiritual light reached its peak!

Boom!

A deafening explosion echoed, and the Cyan Phoenix Fire Tree, along with the lava mound supporting it, suddenly shattered into pieces.

A strange and mysterious wave burst forth from the explosion's center, rippling outward like a torrent.

The already turbulent lava seemed utterly enraged by this wave, instantly surging with towering, mountain-like waves.

The torrents appeared intent on engulfing the entire lava world, an exceptionally terrifying scene.

...

...

The Spirit Worm carried Xu Ping for half an hour more within the lava.

Xu Ping keenly sensed the surrounding lava seemingly became more perilous.

Boom boom.....

Giant waves of lava, several meters high, charged at them like ferocious beasts.

However, the power contained within these waves was evidently not enough to pose a substantial threat to Xu Ping and the Spirit Worm.

"Is this normal in the lava world?"

Xu Ping looked at the relentless waves of lava and narrowed his eyes slightly.

For reasons unknown, an uneasy feeling crept into his heart.

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