The deeper Earl Mi went into the Lava Lake, the more bean sprouts there were, clearly gathering toward the lake bottom. This only fortified Angel’s suspicion that they indeed might stem from one elemental creature.
The bean sprouts might be the sensory tentacles of this elemental creature to perceive the outside world.
If this assumption were correct, then this could only mean that the elemental creature spreading tentacles throughout the Lava Lake must be enormous.
Although being large doesn’t necessarily mean strong capability, as an elemental creature in such an extreme environment, being able to commandeer resources from other elemental creatures to form such a large size indicates a certain strength.
Angel sighed inwardly: "It seems that my premonition about this Lava Lake was correct. The reason it’s so calm is not due to safety but because a more powerful presence is suppressing any potential upheaval."
While Angel pondered, Earl Mi’s inner voice transmitted to his mind.
Earl Mi requested to explore the lake bottom again.
Obviously, he cared very much about his first exploration ending in failure.
Angel shook his head: "Forget it, the creatures in the Lava Lake are undoubtedly not simple. We’ll bypass them for now. This time, let’s prioritize gathering intelligence first..."
Before he could finish speaking, a voice filled with anger came from behind them.
"Scouting intelligence? You are spies of Frostbite Isella!"
Angel and Earl Mi simultaneously turned to look, and there were no other elemental creatures around.
"I felt something was wrong before, why is there Power of Ice here, so that’s it..."
Because of anger, the slightly sharp voice appeared again, and this time Angel successfully captured the source of the sound—
It was precisely from that previously frozen fiery red figure.
Angel looked puzzled at the "Ice Sculpture". He had noticed the appearance of the creature inside before: it was about half human-sized, a furry ball monster with thin legs. If it weren’t fire red all over, it would resemble a hairy coal ball.
This creature was something Angel had never seen before.
However, elemental creatures don’t necessarily mimic real life forms; bizarre and strange creatures are numerous.
Initially, Angel paid little attention to it.
The main reason was not that it was frozen, but because this furry ball monster was an Elemental Sprite.
Elemental Sprites generally have little intelligence, so Angel didn’t bother to disguise his conversation with Earl Mi.
Unexpectedly, this Fire Elemental not only had wisdom but could speak as well.
A sentient being capable of communication quickly piqued Angel’s curiosity.
"The Frostbite Isella you mentioned, I don’t know them. May I ask who they are?" Angel looked at the Ice Sculpture.
"Hmph, you’re still pretending! I am the descendant of the great Kalomchis... I’ve seen through your trick!"
Angel: "Who is Kalomchis?"
"Kalomchis is the most great and wise Fire Monarch. I will not tell you, a spy, his identity."
Angel rubbed his chin: "So, it’s the Fire Monarch..."
"Huh! How do you know that? I’ve figured it out! ...Damn it, you really came prepared!" The annoyed voice screamed with "ya ya ya ya" howls.
Angel looked silently at the frozen furry ball monster: Is this guy out of their mind?
"You let me out, I want a one-on-one duel with you!"
Not only did Angel ignore its yells, but he also turned to Earl Mi: "It can’t possibly break free, can it?"
Earl Mi shook his head, indicating it can’t possibly break free from the grip of Frostbite. Still, after nodding, a hint of doubt flashed in Earl Mi’s eyes; he didn’t understand why this furry ball monster could still speak while frozen.
Forget it... this isn’t important, as long as it can’t escape.
After confirming it couldn’t escape, Angel began contemplating how to hoodwink this furry ball monster.
This furry ball monster, despite having intelligence and being able to speak, seemed to have an impressive background, but it couldn’t hide its dull thinking.
This kind of "single-minded" Elemental Sprite, to trick it into revealing information is simply too easy.
As Angel thought of this, he began contemplating which intelligence to inquire about. Feng’s intelligence? That’s crucial, but it requires some setup; let’s start with the Fire Monarch he mentioned...
Angel was about to speak when the simple-minded furry ball monster suddenly spoke: "Kelonkcro, this time you must help me. The spies of Frostbite Isella have come here, in no time ice will cover the land. I must get this information out, to that detestable New King... Demon Fire Midir."
Angel: ???
"What are you talking about? Who is Kelonkcro?"
As Angel was puzzled, a sudden intense red light radiated from the Ice Sculpture.
"This is... elemental self-destruction!"
Elemental creatures compress all their energy and undergo a destructive explosion, known as elemental self-destruction.
This kind of explosion is irreversible; once initiated, the elemental creature will vanish completely from the world. Whether spiritual or intellectual, everything will dissipate with the explosion.
Angel didn’t expect that this furry ball monster was so fierce.
Fierce isn’t the single-minded persona!
Moreover, I am not a spy of Frostbite Isella; your reckless self-destruction is entirely in vain!
Angel shouted repeatedly in his heart, but reality no longer allowed him to explain.
Terrifying energy began accumulating perpetually, ready to reach the explosion limit at any moment.
This Elemental Sprite isn’t strong; even if it compresses all its Elemental Power, the explosion won’t deal much damage. Yet, this is a region with the densest energy of the Fire Element.
Exploding here enhances energy levels by two grades out of thin air.
Furthermore, nearby is a Magma Lake; if unstable, the Magma Lake might explode as well.
Thinking of this, Angel couldn’t wait any longer.
Since this furry ball monster has entered the self-destruction process, it’s already irreversible; Angel has no reason to prevent it, nor can he.
Right now, all he could do was retreat.
Angel swiftly retreated; opening a door now would easily be affected by the explosion. To avoid being impacted, he opted for an Astral Projection, grabbed his flesh body, fully opened his Gravity Meridian, and retreated several miles in an instant.
Just as Angel retreated a few miles away, a huge explosion sounded from a distance.
Angel was now standing on the original cliff, watching from afar as the horizon shone brightly.
Accompanied by a light piercing the daylight, thunderous roars began echoing in his ears.
At the same time, the ground started to tremble.
Countless flames rose from the ground; previously hidden in the magma, elemental creatures were all blasted out. Various bizarre creatures densely populated the sky, all eyes staring at the distant explosion.
The energy aftermath of the explosion swiftly struck.
Even though Angel stood several miles away, he was still swept by the energy aftermath; his spiritual power shield activated, and Earl Mi transformed into a black shadow to envelop Angel.
The energy aftermath itself wasn’t particularly strong, but it brought tremendous latent danger.
The surrounding active fire element energy was activated by these turbulent aftershocks.
Exploding flames were everywhere.
The ground to the sky all turned into a sea of fire.
But it wasn’t over yet; as Angel thought everything was about to end, the distant Magma Lake started boiling, numerous ’bean sprouts’ rose into the sky, and a huge turtle floated into the air.
Immediately afterward, the Region of Fire boiled, and massive fire serpent whirlwinds obscured the world.