Sparks flew in the air as scorching heat waves blew in all directions, with the heat-wrapped sparks making it unbearable for every creature on this barren land.

Yet the fire-type Pet Beasts inhabiting here were an exception.

"Isn’t that a Blast Flame Lizard Monster?" Even from afar, Chen Yuan spotted the pair of Blast Flame Lizard Monsters near the raging mountain fire.

Chen Yuan was not unfamiliar, perhaps even quite familiar, with these fiery, irritable Pet Beasts living on Flame Mountain, as he had encountered them up close multiple times during his last visit.

Even though there was some distance, their silhouette and red bodies made their identities unmistakable.

The pair of Blast Flame Lizard Monsters were approaching the mountain fire.

Currently, the mountain fire was raging more intensely than ever, surpassing the sporadic ground fires previously seen on Flame Mountain, as wave after wave of heat swirled, and the burning sensation was palpable from afar.

However, at the core of this mountain fire lay a fire-type Spirit Plant that stirred the desires of all fire-type Pet Beasts.

The two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters were no exception, drawn here by the Spirit Plant.

"These Pet Beasts sure have a keen sense of smell," Liu Jinglan muttered, then rolled up his sleeves and smiled broadly, "But tough luck meeting us, this Spirit Plant better behave and hand itself over."

He then gestured for Liu Jingyi to descend and strode confidently toward the mountain fire with the Red Flame Ox.

At that moment, an abrupt change occurred.

Scores of floating fireballs suddenly emerged from the mountain fire, their outer flames red and inner core blue, lacking clear features but leaving comet-like trails as they moved.

They resembled a living flame.

Liu Jinglan quickly halted, looking back at Chen Yuan with a laugh, "These are Wandering Fire Ash Spirits born alongside the mountain fire, gaining strength from absorbing its energy and attacking any creature that draws near."

"Let’s use this battle to gain some insight into them."

Chen Yuan nodded in agreement, then looked upward, taking it all in.

The strength of individual Wandering Fire Ash Spirits was noticeably weak, with only one at Tier Two level, while the rest were Tier One.

The Tier One Wandering Fire Ash Spirits clearly followed the Tier Two leader, coordinating their attacks under its command.

All the Wandering Fire Ash Spirits encircled the two Tier Two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters, which responded in fury, spewing fierce flames from their mouths in a sudden eruption.

The Wandering Fire Ash Spirits scattered instantly, only to regroup and form a tightening ring after the blaze diminished mid-air, surrounding the Lizard Monsters ever closer.

Suddenly,

The flames of the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit trembled violently, signaling an attack engine, and the other Wandering Fire Ash Spirits immediately unleashed magma-like fire chains, binding the two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters completely.

Liu Jinglan whispered, "This is Flowing Fire Chain."

A competent Beastmaster like Chen Yuan knew this fire skill well, similar in effect to Spark Mastery’s Flame Prison, both restraining opponents.

Yet when over ten Wandering Fire Ash Spirits simultaneously used Flowing Fire Chain, the combined power quickly restrained the Blast Flame Lizard Monsters.

Then, something unexpected happened to Chen Yuan.

The leading Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit’s flames swelled, charging fiercely at the two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters, the surging flames bursting in waves upon impact.

In an instant,

The Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit collided with the two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters triggering a deafening explosion, with the swollen flames erupting violently, generating a tremendous noise, raising layers of flames upward, and spreading heat waves all around.

Though somewhat distant, Chen Yuan was affected by the buffeting heat waves, his clothes flying wildly, causing him to squint and murmur softly, "Is this..."

"Blazing Explosion Sacrifice?"

Blazing Explosion Sacrifice differs from most fire moves as a self-destructive attack, directing internal fire energy to self-destruct against foes, creating extensive burning and damage areas of immense power.

But using it leaves the Pet Beast’s condition deeply endangered, at its lowest level.

Unless utterly desperate, no Pet Beast would generally employ this skill.

Yet the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit boldly used Blazing Explosion Sacrifice from the very start of the confrontation.

This spirit is so hot-headed?

This really makes sense?

Filled with doubt, Chen Yuan continued observing ahead.

As the heat waves dispersed, the scene revealed—where the Blast Flame Lizard Monsters stood was now a deep pit, the barren land ablaze with residual fire from the explosion, as the two Lizard Monsters lay battered and weak yet still capable of combat, glaring intensely at the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit.

The state of the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit was precarious, its body flames no longer the intense burn from before, now appearing quite dim, almost flickering to extinction.

Chen Yuan even suspected this Wandering Fire Ash Spirit neared death.

But under everyone’s gaze, the Wandering Fire Ash Spirit dragged its fragile body to turn and slowly approach the intensely burning mountain fire.

Drawing near to the mountain fire, the Wandering Fire Ash Spirit’s condition began visibly improving, its external red flames no longer dim, with its deep blue inner flames showing a profound glow.

Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered, nodding thoughtfully, "Seems the mountain fire indeed greatly benefits Wandering Fire Ash Spirits."