I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The cave entrance is cleverly concealed by layers of vines and scattered rocks, making it extremely inconspicuous, but the interior is a completely different world.

Upon entering, a wave of sweltering heat hits you, a stark contrast to the humid and cool atmosphere of the Shattered Star Lake area outside the cave.

The passage was initially narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time, and the rock walls were covered with dry cracks.

The deeper you go, the more open the space becomes, and the slope under your feet shows a clear downward trend, indicating that the cave extends deep underground.

A faint smell of sulfur filled the air, the fire-attribute spiritual energy became unusually active, and the temperature steadily increased as they went deeper.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a huge underground cave suddenly appeared before us.

A few faintly glowing red crystals hung from the cave ceiling, casting a dark red hue over the interior.

Most chillingly, in the center of the cave, dark red subterranean fire flowed slowly like blood through several winding cracks in the ground, emitting a suffocating heat wave.

"Be careful." Lin Che's expression was solemn. He gripped the hilt of the Azure Profound Star Sword with his backhand and gave a wink to the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow beside him.

Years of working side by side have fostered an excellent tacit understanding.

A sharp glint flashed in the golden eyes of the Heavenly Sacred Sparrow. Its wings fluttered slightly, and crimson-gold Phoenix Blood True Fire flowed between its feathers, ready to be unleashed.

Lin Che, sword in hand, stepped into the main cave first, his gaze immediately drawn to the scene deep within.

In an instant, he realized why there was such a strong fire element in this place with abundant moisture.

This place is naturally connected to an active branch of the earth's fire vein!

The intense heat energy originating from the depths of the earth is almost inexhaustible. If it can be channeled and controlled using array formations, it would undoubtedly be an excellent place to establish alchemy rooms and weapon workshops, and would definitely enhance the family's foundation!

At this moment, his evaluation of the Shattered Star Lake area rose once again.

"Over there! That's what I sensed!" The Crystal Seeker in his arms suddenly stretched out its little paw excitedly, pointing to the left side of the cave near the rock wall.

Lin Che followed the direction and saw a peculiar tree growing tenaciously on the scorching rocky ground.

The tree is about ten feet tall, with strong branches and leaves that are not green but a brilliant golden yellow, as if it is constantly absorbing the heat and spiritual energy dissipated by the earth fire.

A dozen or so apricot-shaped fruits hung on the tree, their skins a warm orange-yellow color, and even from several meters away, one could feel their slight warmth.

"The Sun-Bathing Fruit Tree!" With the help of the system, Lin Che instantly understood the origin of this thing.

Its fruit, "Muyang Fruit," is an excellent tonic for Qi Refining cultivators, used to gently replenish their cultivation and dispel cold toxins. Whether consumed directly or used to refine "Muyang Pills," its value far surpasses that of the previous Qingxin Flower.

The mature Muyang Fruit Tree alone is worth 300 spirit stones, and that was before it was upgraded.

He was overjoyed and was about to step forward to help her advance, but his expression suddenly changed as he sensed a violent surge of spiritual energy coming rapidly from the deepest part of the cave!

"retreat!"

Lin Che let out a low shout and retreated rapidly, while his true essence surged within him and was poured into the Azure Profound Star Sword.

On the sword, the "Immovable" rune lit up instantly, and a solid and heavy sword energy barrier with flowing earth-yellow runes quickly unfolded, protecting him.

"Clang!" The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow reacted even faster. With a clear and melodious phoenix cry, the seven life feathers at its tail transformed into seven flying swords burning with golden and red flames. They were drawn from their sheaths and set up a mysterious fire sword formation in front of her and Lin Che. The space at the edge of the sword formation was slightly distorted by the high temperature.

The next moment, a highly compressed crimson fireball containing destructive energy shot out from the depths of the cave like a meteor!

Wherever the fireball passed, the air exploded with a deafening roar, and even in this already scorching cave, the temperature it emitted was terrifying.

"boom--!"

The fireball slammed into the sword formation and the barrier, then exploded violently!

A violent shockwave, mixed with scorching flames, swept outwards, instantly turning a large area of ​​the cave into a sea of ​​fire.

Amidst the flames, a colossal figure treads on waves of fire, approaching step by step.

It was a giant tiger over three meters tall, its entire body covered in fiery red fur, its muscles bulging, exuding power.

The most peculiar thing about it is its tail, which is not an ordinary tiger tail, but a blazing torch-like flame that scatters sparks with every swing.

Its golden-red tiger eyes burned with furious flames as it locked onto the intruder.

"A second-tier, high-grade Crimson Flame Tiger!" Lin Che immediately recognized the beast, but what made his heart sink even more was the powerful spiritual pressure and the distinctive protective aura emanating from it. This was definitely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!

The Crimson Tiger let out a deafening roar that echoed throughout the cave.

It pushed off the ground with its four limbs, and flames erupted all over its body. Its entire body seemed to transform into a huge moving fireball, carrying a fierce aura that could burn everything, and pounced towards Lin Che. The scorching wind from afar made him feel a painful rush on his face!

Lin Che's eyes were sharp. Although he did not expect that his first battle after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage would be against a late-stage Foundation Establishment demon beast, he was not afraid at all.

He changed his sword technique, instantly activating the newly learned Foundation Establishment stage spell, Blazing Dragon Binding Rope, and shouted, "Bind!"

Before he finished speaking, two blazing chains of fire appeared out of thin air in front of him, like living fire serpents, coiling around the Crimson Flame Tiger from the left and right.

In the instant they approached, the fire chains suddenly split into more than a dozen thinner fire ropes, which skillfully and precisely wrapped around the limbs and torso of the Crimson Flame Tiger, causing its pounce to abruptly halt.

"Now!"

Without Lin Che needing to say anything more, the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow understood perfectly.

Seven feathered flying swords transformed into seven golden-red streaks of light, carrying the Phoenix Blood True Fire capable of incinerating all things, slashing at the bound Crimson Flame Tiger from different angles.

Where the true fire passed, the protective flames on the Crimson Flame Tiger's body melted away like ice and snow, and were scorched through, leaving charred sword marks on its tough fur.

"roar!!!"

The excruciating pain completely unleashed the ferocity of the Crimson Flame Tiger.

It suddenly broke free from the fiery restraints, its claws glowing with a dangerous crimson light, carrying the power to tear apart metal and stone, as it slammed down on the nearby feathered flying sword.

The Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow snorted coldly, its divine sense stirred slightly, and the seven flying swords moved as if they were extensions of its own arms, drawing mysterious trajectories in the air and easily dodging the angry attack.

Then the sword aura changed again, and the seven swords suddenly converged in the air, forming a seven-pointed star sword formation with a chilling killing intent - the divine power, Seven Feather Burning Heaven Sword!

Once the sword formation is complete, its power will increase exponentially!

Seven powerful sword energies, condensed to the point of being tangible, converged into one, carrying an even more intense Phoenix Blood True Fire. Instantly, they tore through the Crimson Flame Tiger's protective aura, leaving a deep, gruesome wound on its solid chest, from which scalding beast blood gushed out.

"Awooo—!" The intense pain in its chest caused the Crimson Tiger to let out a roar that was a mixture of pain and rage.