My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 221 All Thanks to Big Brother's Teachings

Gurgling...

The magma on the Melted Origin churned incessantly, crimson waves of heat billowing as if materialized, causing a palpable rise in temperature for all present. Yet, compared to the sudden emergence of murderous intent just moments before, this subtle change failed to grasp attention.

"Quick, look! What's that?" Exclaimed a martial disciple who had come for training.

With his cry, the other young disciples standing nearby couldn't help but follow his gaze. In the distance, the once placid magma surged, soaring like waves in the sea, with enormous fiery serpents undulating towards the sky!

The scorching heat emitted from the magma set the air ablaze with an ethereal unpredictability.

"What in the world is this place? The Melted Origin Cave didn't look like this before, did it?"

"The magma is churning like ocean waves, no... it's more like a molten roar!"

Many cultivators felt shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.

"Look over there!"

Another martial disciple shouted loudly. Indeed, on the other side, the magma churned and spread like waves.

Then it came from other directions...

The magma from all sides seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, surging toward the crowd of practicing cultivators.

The churning magma reached a hundred miles in height, towering even above human city walls, enclosing them like petals about to close. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire

No one doubted that death awaited within the embrace of so much magma. Even a king-level cultivator would barely withstand such high temperatures and suffer severe injuries.

"How could this happen?"

"Quick, report to the Master!"

"I refuse to die in such a ridiculous place! Who will save me!?"

Some cultivators with wavering wills panicked and retreated, their cries of fear infecting the emotions of the others, causing everyone to nervously step back.

Zhe Liang, accompanied by Gu Xiaoqi and Zhongren, retreated with the crowd, squeezing among them.

"This magma is so eerie," Zhongren frowned, looking at the continuously churning magma waves, his voice solemn.

"What's to fear? Let's join forces to break it!" Gu Xiaoqi retorted defiantly, raising her chin. "What's there to fear about mere magma!"

The scorching and terrifying flames of fire manifested around her.

Before Gu Xiaoqi could erupt, a hand rested on her shoulder. Zhe Liang's voice followed, "That won't work."

"Your Divine Phoenix Body may not fear this level of magma, but Zhongren and I might not endure it. Our protective Qi won't last."

"Just relying on you won't be enough to get both of us out of here."@@@@

Zhe Liang looked at the distorted surface of the magma and paused before continuing, "Moreover, judging from the rising of this magma, there seems to be a volatile spiritual energy driving it..."

"Even if we rush up to smash a piece of the roaring magma, there will definitely be subsequent waves surging!"

"Instead of being consumed here, it's better to directly enter the ancient cave heaven!"

A faint misty light still lingered around them. Looking ahead, a lush green landscape unfolded before them, with forested areas, towering mountains, and peculiar rocks.

the distance, pavilions, and towers appeared, faintly visible amidst the white mist. The scenery here was incomparable to the path they had just traversed, resembling a fairyland!

Zhe Liang shook his head, standing firm. "This place is quite nice. If I had known, I wouldn't have hesitated to come straight in."

Gu Xiaoqi scoffed beside him. "Isn't that hindsight?"

"If it weren't for the little Taoist's suggestion just now, you'd probably still be standing outside!"

"Hey, who knows, you might have been crushed to death by the magma by now!"

The little phoenix was always sharp-tongued unless it was regarding Gu Lan.

"..."

Zhe Liang realized he had misspoken, hanging his head in silence, not daring to argue with the young princess of the Gu Family.

"Alright, I was actually thinking the same thing just now. I just didn't want Zhe Liang to bring it up first," Zhongren intervened, trying to placate the two.

Gu Xiaoqi remained silent.

"Now that we've finally come out alone, let's follow Big Brother Gu's example and see what treasures this cave holds," Zhe Liang suggested. Although this trip to the ancient cave heaven was for training, they should also bring back some good items!

Gu Xiaoqi and Zhe Liang nodded separately, both remembering Gu Lan's usual approach.

At that moment, a faint light appeared among the swaying grass.

Zhongren stepped forward and reached out, plucking a glowing green grass from the ground.

"This is Starlight Grass, looks like it's been around for hundreds of years!"

"This is an excellent material for refining high-grade elixirs for living beings. There are at least a few thousand of them on the grassland. It's truly astonishing, a treasure trove of the ancient cave heaven!"

While Gu Xiaoqi's eyes were fixed on the nearby mountains, a few steps away, she leaped and landed near a peak, delivering a punch. Rocks tumbled, revealing a blue stone emitting a faint light.

"Quick, come see what I found!"

"Ironstone Mother!"

"This piece is exceptionally rare, perfect for forging armor! Bring it back to the lady; her cultivation is not as high as the master's, but she lacks such heavenly materials to craft a divine-quality armor..."

Zhe Liang and Zhongren approached.

As the Young Master of the Tianji Pavilion, Zhongren had seen quite a bit since childhood, but Zhe Liang was truly amazed at the Ironstone Mother in her hand!

This was just the beginning of their journey into the ancient cave heaven. If they delved deeper, they would likely find even better treasures!

The eyes of the three lit up with excitement.

The nearby space twisted, and entrances appeared one after another.

The cultivators who had entered the ancient cave heaven with the three also arrived, their eyes gleaming as they saw rare medicinal herbs and ores that were extremely rare outside, some even flying towards the pavilions within the cave heaven.

The towers standing within the cave heaven surely concealed even better treasures!