The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 297 - 159: The Furious Flame Child, Sneaky Ye Hanjun_4

"Rip!"

A burst of water appeared, vanishing into steam within a second.

A Wind Blade swung, spitting out a tongue of fire, melting the Wind Blade into nothing.

Off to the side, an Ice Ape hammered its chest, leaped high up and smashed its fists into the ground.

"Boom!!!"

The earth shook and the sky stirred, the blue-white Ice Crystal Pillars extended layer by layer, raising an ice barrier to stop the Flame Child’s attack.

However, the Flame Child merely kicked it and the barrier showed a dense web of cracks.

When the long spear, burning with red flames, pointed harshly at the ice barrier, a hissing mist filled the sky. In a half-breath, nothing was left.

"Run! This beast has gone mad!"

"The environment here is too favorable for it, continuously drawing in Fire Elements. We must lure it out of the mine. Only then will we have a chance to defeat it!"

The voices of Cui Xue and an old man gradually receded into the distance.

Similarly fading away was the scorching heat of the Flame Child.

Ye Hanjun blinked; his eyes returning to their usual calmness.

If his guess was correct, then Cui Xue and the village elder from the next town would have succeeded.

Otherwise, the Flame Child wouldn’t be this furious.

Only when the treasure one has been waiting for years, just a step away, is suddenly taken by someone else would such intense fury be provoked.

However... luring it to the surface has its pros and cons.

The advantage is that it indeed weakens the Flame Child.

The disadvantage is that the Flame Child still reigned supreme. Until its reserve of Fire Elements is depleted, Blue Eel Town would be in for a hard time.

"Huh?"

Ye Hanjun disrupted his thoughts, returning to his hidden state, continuing to sneak around.

Near the Fire Elephant Tree, the sporadic sounds of combat grew more intense, like gangs fighting amongst each other, becoming more and more lively.

He was curious, with the main powerhouse having fled, why were the remaining people still fighting?

"Charge, brothers! Although we lost our chance to get the petals of the Flame Elephant Flower, the trunk of the Fire Elephant Tree must also be a treasure!"

"That’s right! These leaves are as red as blood, each one containing pure Fire Elements. If we could collect some, it would be a significant asset in cultivating a Fire Attribute Fond Spirit!"

The greedy conversation reached Ye Hanjun’s ears, and he couldn’t help but laugh.

Using common logic, if a tree could foster rare Spiritual Medicine, then indeed it would be a priceless treasure.

However, the Fire Elephant Tree was extraordinary.

Almost all of its essence was concentrated in the petals. The remaining parts, even though they hold some value, weren’t worth so many powerful Patrons risking their lives to fight over.

— Unnecessary.

Engaging in a battle for this tree, given its risk-value mismatch, showed that they didn’t truly understand the properties of the Fire Elephant Tree and lacked proper knowledge.

"Hu Dai, you draw their attention, but be careful."

"Raspberry, have the Ghost-Faced Moth spray Scare Powder. Focus on those Patrols wounded by the Flame Child to prevent them from getting involved in the fight."

"Gu, the job of digging the tree is yours. Try to save as much of its roots as possible. The more intact, the better."

"Of course, if that’s not possible, everything else can be discarded. But the Tree Heart is of great use to me and must not be lost."

A man, lowering his voice, gave his commands.

Ye Hanjun, faintly hearing his voice, had his eyes light up.

Could it be that someone could recognize... this is a Flame Child?

And his determination to get the Tree Heart of the Fire Elephant Tree... is his goal to use it for Medicine?