yasinovel Chapter 126 Fire Prophet
Chapter 126 Fire Prophet
Chapter 126 Fire Prophet
"Those outsiders will never give up."
The nightingale gave a cold reminder.
"They have lost manpower and exposed their stronghold, which may lead to retaliation or an intensified effort to decipher the ruins."
Karug snorted heavily, and the white soul fire surged once more.
"Obsidian City is the western bulwark of the Molten Empire; no outsider will be tolerated!"
"Pass down the order: strengthen security in the mine area and dispatch furnace guards to provide support!"
"At the same time, immediately send an urgent military intelligence report to the royal court, detailing the invasion by foreigners and the discovery of ancient ruins!"
He looked at Luo Lin and the other two, his tone softening slightly: "You did a good job, bringing back crucial intelligence and successfully evacuating."
"Although we lost soldiers, the fault does not lie with you."
"Your identity as a Flame Master remains valid. You should go back and rest first. Regarding the source of the plague deep in the mine, Lord, that lava lake and ancient ruins are very likely the ultimate source of the Purple Plague Stone's contamination," Roland said, seizing the opportunity.
"The chaotic energy there is extremely concentrated."
"To completely resolve the pollution, we will probably need to take a long-term approach. Perhaps we need the assistance of the royal court, or to find a way to restrain that chaotic energy."
He hinted that more advanced knowledge or items might be needed.
Karug narrowed his eyes, not responding immediately, but simply waving his hand: "I understand, you may leave now."
They bowed, left the hall, and returned to the stone house.
Only after closing the door and setting up a perimeter did the three of them truly relax.
"We've passed the test for now."
Flame Shield exhaled a long breath of stale air, still carrying sparks.
"Kalug is more concerned about the threat of the Ash Ring and the ancient ruins, and doesn't seem to suspect our little tricks."
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"But the matter of the star core embers must be kept completely a secret."
Nightingale examined her wounds and applied medicine: "The Ash Ring suffered a great loss and lost the prize it was about to take. Their revenge will come soon."
"We need to be on high alert; Obsidian City could become the front line."
Roland took out the dark golden star core ember and placed it on the stone table.
The crystal shimmered with a warm luster in the dim light, and the starlight and flames inside seemed to rotate slowly as if they were alive, emitting a calming and soothing undulation.
"This is the embers of a star core—truly extraordinary."
Flame Shield carefully sensed the energy within.
"Using it as a sealing core, or as the energy source for certain powerful magic arrays, would have an absolutely amazing effect."
"It even has immeasurable benefits for cultivating meditation techniques related to fire or star power."
Rowling nodded: "One of our tasks was to find it, and now that's done."
"But how to bring it back is a problem."
"Moreover, I personally—also want to study it."
His gaze fell on the crystal, filled with the fervor of a researcher.
The secrets of the perfect combination of stellar power and flame contained in this material may be of great help to him in perfecting the [Myriad Stars] and understanding the nature of different energies.
"Keep this safe and keep it absolutely secret," Nightingale reminded her.
"The most urgent task is to deal with the situation that is about to unfold."
"The threat of the Ash Ring, and the new mission that Karug might assign us."
In the following days, Yaoyan City entered a state of intense preparation for war.
More soldiers were mobilized, patrols on the city walls were strengthened, and roads leading to the mines were blocked and sentry posts were set up.
As expected, Karug sent an elite force called the Furnace Guard.
These soldiers were much taller, with refined soul fire, and were equipped with full-body metal armor engraved with complex flame runes and heavy weapons. They possessed a powerful aura, with an energy level of at least a third-class wizard apprentice.
The actions of Rowling and his two companions were subject to stricter "protection," making it almost impossible for them to leave the vicinity of the fortress.
They were happy to have some peace and quiet, recovering from their injuries while secretly studying the stellar core embers.
Luo Lin attempted to contact the crystal with a wisp of his mental energy.
Entering with mental energy is like sinking into a warm, vast, and orderly starry sea of fire.
Countless fragments of information about the movement of stars, the nature of flames, and the stability and transformation of energy swept past, chaotic yet of extremely high quality.
He had to withdraw immediately, feeling dizzy, but he gained a great deal, developing new insights into the power of stars and the subtle control over the energy of flames.
He even tried to record the stable fluctuation frequency of a wisp of star core embers into the echo unit as a new energy template.
The process was carried out with utmost care, for fear of damaging this precious material.
A week later, Karug summoned them again.
Besides Karug, there was another unfamiliar native in the hall.
This native was slightly shorter than Karug, but more wiry, with dark gray skin and two strange, ever-changing soul flames burning in his eye sockets.
He wore an exquisite leather robe embroidered with intricate flame and cloud patterns, and held a bone staff with multicolored crystals at the top. His calm demeanor contrasted sharply with the rugged warriors around him.
"This is Master Mog, the Fire Prophet from the Royal Court."
Karug explained, his tone carrying a rare hint of respect.
"The prophet has come here after hearing about the ancient ruins and the outsiders."
Fire Prophet?
It sounds like a priest or scholar.
Luo Lin and the other two bowed respectfully.
The Prophet Mog carefully examined the three with his ever-changing soulfire, his gaze lingering for a moment on the mutated soulfire disguised as Rolin's and Nightingale's. He spoke slowly, his voice like dry firewood crackling slightly in a fire: "Wanderers from afar, your soulfire—is quite interesting."
"I can sense that you resonate differently with the flames of this land."
Roland felt a chill run down his spine; this prophet's perception was incredibly sharp!
He lowered his head and replied in a hoarse voice, "Your wisdom is profound, Prophet."
"Our clan has a special bloodline, and our sensitivity to fire is different from that of ordinary people."
The prophet Mog remained noncommittal, then turned to Karug: "Lord, there are indeed scattered records about that Infernal Observation Tower in the royal court's ancient texts."
"Legend has it that it is a relic from the era of falling stars, built by an ancient sage who mastered the secrets of heavenly fire, and used to observe the tides of power beyond the world."
"The tower may contain danger, or it may contain lost knowledge."
The Age of Falling Stars — Rowling immediately thought of extraterrestrial meteorites and the legend of the undying flame.
"Those outsiders who call themselves the Ring of Ashes are likely after the things or knowledge sealed within the tower."
"Prophet Mog continued," he said.
"The royal court's intention is to stop them and take control of the ruins as much as possible."
"But a direct assault would come at too high a cost and could trigger unforeseen complications."
"We need more—skillful methods."
His gaze fell on Luo Lin and the other two again: "You have fought against outsiders and have some understanding of their methods."
"Furthermore, as Fire Cleansers, you also have methods to deal with energy disturbances."
"The royal court hopes you can assist Master Mog in further reconnaissance of the ruins and the outsiders, and—"
Necessary interference.
This is to get them to continue acting as spies and causing sabotage.
The risks are higher, but it also means a greater opportunity to gain deeper access to core secrets.
"I will obey the royal court's command."
Flame Shield and the other two agreed.
"Very good." Karug nodded in satisfaction. "Master Mog will stay in Radiant Rock City for a while to guide you."
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"You can tell me what resources you need."