Chapter 474: Chapter 474 - 236: Not All Pet Beasts Share the Same Constitution (Part 2)
Absorbing the mountain fire not only promotes the growth of the Wandering Fire Ash Spirit but also helps recover its injuries.
Unfortunately, if the mountain fire is left unchecked, it will continue to ravage the environment, and the presence of the Wandering Fire Ash Spirit will also cause great adverse effects on the local ecosystem.
While the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit was absorbing the mountain fire to recover, other Wandering Fire Ash Spirits were not idle; they collaborated together, launching successive attacks on two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters that were heavily injured from explosions with little stamina left.
In no time, the two Blast Flame Lizard Monsters let out a howl and collapsed on the ground unconscious.
The group of Wandering Fire Ash Spirits floated around the Blast Flame Lizard Monsters once before returning to the mountain fire to continue absorbing.
Through this battle, Chen Yuan had gained some understanding of the Wandering Fire Ash Spirits.
Their means of attack were rather simplistic, with the only thing to watch out for being the self-destructive attack known as "Blazing Explosion Sacrifice."
"Let’s begin."
With a flash of thought, Chen Yuan stepped forward.
As part of a well-organized team, everyone’s roles were clearly defined:
Chen Yuan was in charge of handling the frontline battle, while Spark and Cola were the main forces in defeating the Wandering Fire Ash Spirits;
Liu Jinglan and Chang Yuhuan were responsible for the flanks to prevent wild Pet Beasts from ambushing;
The roles of Liu Jingyi and the Fiery Flame Eagle were the lightest, but they had to constantly stay alert to all directions.
As for clearing the mountain fire, it was even more straightforward; Spark, the Red Flame Ox, and the Fiery Flame Eagle took turns absorbing without needing the Water Spirit Turtle to act.
With a command from Chen Yuan, Spark and Cola attacked first.
"Caw!"
Spark soared high and folded its wings as it approached the mountain fire, diving down with swelling cheeks. A bright fiery glow erupted from its beak, suddenly unleashing a surging pillar of fire that hurtled through the air.
The fire pillar roared, swift and fierce, catching two Wandering Fire Ash Spirits off guard from above and knocking them down instantly.
In the next instant, the remaining Wandering Fire Ash Spirits sensed the intense danger, turning uniformly towards Spark in midair.
Despite facing Spark, whose strength far exceeded their own, the group of Wandering Fire Ash Spirits showed no fear, their fiery bodies swelling and burning in preparation for a counterattack.
"Roar!"
Just then, a nimble figure wrapped in a whirlwind rushed forward, Cola’s light brown body shot into view, releasing sharp Wind Blades that zipped through the mountain fire, precisely hitting three Wandering Fire Ash Spirits!
Unable to resist in any way, the three Wandering Fire Ash Spirits fell simultaneously.
"Roar!"
Cola flicked its tail, thrilled.
The big sister took down two, while Cola took down three; if you round it up, Cola thinks it is more formidable than the big sister!
Spark and Cola’s surprise attack provoked the group of Wandering Fire Ash Spirits into a rage, leading them to counterattack under the guidance of the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit.
However, having just experienced a fierce battle, the group of Wandering Fire Ash Spirits had yet to fully recover and were still only at Tier One level. Under the joint attack by Spark and Cola, they continuously retreated, rapidly collapsing one by one.
But cautious of the self-destructive attack by the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit, Chen Yuan and the others did not approach the battlefield, with Chen Yuan being particularly careful, always ready to deploy the Spiritual Power Protection Shield.
Moments later,
Only the Tier Two Wandering Fire Ash Spirit remained, its flames rapidly swelling, the outer flames burning brightly as it seemed to be preparing the "Blazing Explosion Sacrifice" again.
"Flame Surge, Wind Blade."
Chen Yuan’s gaze intensified, not intending to let the Wandering Fire Ash Spirit smoothly execute this skill to prevent any unforeseen events.
The next moment,
Surging fire pillars and countless Wind Blades simultaneously erupted, striking the last Wandering Fire Ash Spirit from both sides, accompanied by the intense sound of explosions, black smoke erupted and spread.
As the Source Point sound echoed in Chen Yuan’s mind, the black smoke dissipated, revealing the unconscious Wandering Fire Ash Spirits lying on the ground.
Chen Yuan glanced at them, then asked, "Is defeating them enough? No other measures needed?"
Liu Jinglan shook his head, "Wandering Fire Ash Spirits are born with the mountain fire; once the mountain fire is cleared, they will obediently return to the mountain peak, forever residing within the mountain peak flames, having no impact on the creatures and environment below."
Hearing this, Chen Yuan didn’t hesitate further, heading directly towards the mountain fire.
When he was within ten meters of the raging mountain fire, the scorching heat and rolling hot waves prevented Chen Yuan from approaching any closer, forcing him to watch from afar.
Hot, too hot.
Chen Yuan chose to retreat several steps until the fiery air no longer blew against his face and then spoke up: "First bring out the Spirit Plants inside, and then begin absorbing."
"Caw!"
Spark nodded, diving down directly into the mountain fire, grabbing a red Spirit Plant with its sharp claws and tossing it right at Chen Yuan.
This was a fairly common Level 3 Spirit Plant, the Burning Grass.
According to the team distribution principles, all harvested Spirit Plants are gathered together to be exchanged for Contribution Value after leaving, distributed according to each member’s contribution.
Of course, you can also choose not to exchange it; simply taking the Spirit Plant, deducting the corresponding Contribution Value.
After collecting the Spirit Plant, Spark, the Red Flame Ox, and the Fiery Flame Eagle approached the mountain fire to begin absorbing.
The mountain fire is filled with surging Fire Energy, and if able to absorb it, it immensely benefits growth, continuously tempering the body and enhancing affinity with Fire Energy, slowly improving Skill Proficiency.
However, the mountain fire is rampant, its energy frenzied, and not every Fire-type Pet Beast can absorb it with ease.
Liu Jinglan’s voice suddenly sounded: "Advisor Chen, absorbing the mountain fire is actually a skillful task, as the energy within is exceptionally violent. Relying solely on brute force makes smooth absorption difficult unless the Pet Beast’s own strength is enough to overpower this violent energy; otherwise, careful and meticulous work is required."