The Molten Fire Flower isn't so easily acquired; otherwise, those who arrived first wouldn't be floating around without approaching.

A thin layer of reddish energy shield surrounds the Molten Fire Flower.

This energy shield looks thin, but it's actually extremely strong; ordinary means can't easily break it.

Moreover, everyone needs to consider how to break the energy shield without damaging the Molten Fire Flower inside.

For now, it seems no one has come up with a good solution, with each person pondering in different directions, wary of each other but yet to make a move.

Duke and Merrick hover at a distance, cautiously observing.

The Molten Fire Flower stands quietly on the ground, its four giant transparent petals like the purest red crystal, inside flowing with energy like molten flames, emanating waves of intense heat and pure fire elemental fluctuations.

Its transparent stems pierce deeply into the dark red soil, as if drawing power from the depths of this ancient battlefield.

And that seemingly thin layer of reddish energy shield acts as a resilient barrier, isolating it from the outside world.

The two academy wizards in dark green robes whisper to each other, with one carefully using a Detection Staff embedded with a blue Gemstone to scan the energy shield from a distance, the staff's tip glowing with complex rune halos, seemingly analyzing its structure and weaknesses.

Their expressions are serious and focused, clearly trying to break through in the most secure way possible.

The peculiar duo acts more directly, the burly man pacing impatiently, with a Giant Axe on his back, its blade stained with dark red spots that seem to come alive under the light of the Molten Fire Flower, subtly moving.

He tries to raise his axe to chop several times, but is stopped by a tap from the Bone Staff of the figure in the gray cloak beside him.

Under the shadow of the hood of the gray cloak, two ghostly lights lock onto the energy shield, the gray mist swirling around the top of the Bone Staff constantly changing shape, seemingly attempting some form of erosion or curse force penetration, but as the mist touches the energy shield, it only stirs a weak ripple before dissipating, having little effect.

The elderly man in a purple robe walks back and forth near the energy shield, seemingly observing something, but he temporarily has no better means either.

The air is so tense it feels like it might condense into water drops, as the tempting aura from the Molten Fire Flower intertwines with the tricky problem posed by the energy shield, creating an excruciating stalemate.

Everyone wants to be the first to grab the treasure, but no one is willing to stick their neck out.

They all understand, even if the energy shield is broken, they still need to consider how to safely take the Molten Fire Flower and retreat; others won't just watch as you take the Molten Fire Flower without reacting.

Duke and Merrick appear out of place here, as they're just crouching at a distance as if watching a show, and they're not leaving either.

This is noticed by the others, who assume the two of them are planning to pick up the leftovers.

After a brief standoff, the two wizards in dark green robes finally couldn't sit back any longer and decided to act.

Their silent and rapid exchange came to a halt, their sharp eyes scanning over the other groups before returning to the resilient energy shield.

The prolonged detection analysis seemed to yield no perfect, damage-free resolution, and the temptation of the treasure and the potential dangers are like two saws, constantly testing their patience.

"We can't wait any longer!" The younger wizard on the left finally couldn't hold back, "The self-strengthening characteristic of this energy shield will only make it increasingly troublesome, we must attempt a powerful impact."

His companion frowned, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, but ultimately nodded, gripping the Magic Wand tightly: "Better safe than sorry, target the top of the energy shield where the energy flow seems slightly sluggish, attempt to open a small hole..."

Having reached a consensus, the two acted immediately.

No longer cautiously probing, they stood side by side, raising their wands high, the blue Gemstone embedded in the wand head bursting with blinding light.

Complex runes flowed out from the Gemstone like living beings, weaving and spinning in the air, quickly forming into a high-speed rotating, extremely sharp-tipped emerald Energy Drill, emitting a piercing screech, twisting the airflow around with its high-speed rotation.

The emerald Energy Drill, with its tear-through-everything momentum, shot precisely towards the pointed node of the energy shield as directed by his companion.

The others did not obstruct the two's actions, but silently observed on the side, bodies tense, ready to act at any moment.

Everyone understood that the moment the energy shield shattered, a battle would ensue.

The two wizards breaking the energy shield were also on guard against others, with one focusing solely on breaking the energy shield, while the other's Spiritual Power continually circled the area to maintain vigilance.

Duke instinctively distanced himself from the area, knowing a major battle would ensue soon, needing to stay away.

He also continued using the Energy Detector to scan the surroundings, checking for any lurking dangers.

Those entering this fragmentary zone likely aren't limited to those present; others might be drawn here after sensing disturbances.

A few minutes later, the two wizards in dark green robes successfully broke the energy shield, the transparent canopy shattering instantly.

As the energy shield shattered, a rich and pure Fire Attribute Energy surged from within, a highly refined energy.

Others moved then too, rushing towards the Molten Fire Flower, the competition officially beginning.

Who will ultimately claim the flower will depend on their respective skills.

Duke remained still, gazing at the Energy Detector, his expression odd.

"Something seems off about this flower..." Duke communicated to Merrick.

Merrick found no anomalies, asking, "What's off?"

"Technically speaking, it's not the flower itself, but the stems beneath. The stems are extraordinarily long, extending deep underground, and besides energy fluctuations, there's a pulse-like sensation, like a heartbeat; not sure if it's my imagination..."

Duke initially intended to examine what lay beneath the Molten Fire Flower's stems, only to discover that even the Energy Detector couldn't see the bottom.

It's known the detector's range is up to a kilometer, meaning the Molten Fire Flower's stems exceed a kilometer, which is unusual.

According to Merrick's previous information, the stems of the Molten Fire Flower couldn't possibly be this long, as it's not a plant growing from the ground, but a formation purely condensed from Fire Attribute Energy.

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