The deeper he went, the bigger the cave became. Soon, Long Chen saw a vast underground space. The rocks here were red hot, and the air was filled with a fiery aura.
"There used to be a lot of lava here, but now that the earth has changed, only the shell is left."
Long Chen looked into the depths of the ground. There was a huge cave below. Thinking about it, it should have been filled with magma in the past, but now, there were only red stones and a small magma lake less than 50 meters in diameter.
The lava lake wasn't the key point. The key point was that there was a monster that was several times larger than the Sun Devouring Demon Wolf. It was a monster that looked like a flood dragon. It had sharp claws, teeth, and four thick limbs. Its skin was fiery red, just like a normal flood dragon. However, it was different from a flood dragon in that it didn't have horns.
What was even more strange was that it didn't just have one pair of upper limbs, but four. It had a total of eight fiery red claws, like steel blades that were still being calcined. It was extremely terrifying.
"What kind of monster is this?" Long Chen hadn't seen it before.
Although this Demonic Beast was in a deep sleep, its aura was extremely thick, and it was even stronger than the Sun Devouring Demonic Wolf's. Long Chen did not dare to meddle. After memorizing the Demonic Beast's appearance, he returned the way he came, swam out of the heavenly lake, and arrived in front of Ling Xi.
He described the appearance of the demon beast in front of Ling Xi, and when she heard about the four claws, Ling Xi didn't hesitate to say, "This is an Earth-step Third Grade Eight-clawed Fire Centipede. It lives in the magma, and it survives by absorbing the fire power of the magma. There isn't much magma left in this place, so it's sleeping to reduce its consumption. The Eight-clawed Fire Centipede is quite lazy, so it'll probably wait until the magma here is used up before it moves."
"Earth-class Rank Three."
Long Chen estimated. Compared to Xiao Lang, it was one rank higher. If the two brothers worked together, they might have a chance. However, before dealing with the Japanese, Long Chen didn't dare to act rashly.
"Forget it. We'll think about the Eight-clawed Fire Centipede after we help the people of Goldfish Island survive this disaster," Long Chen decided.
The Eight-clawed Fire Centipede had two benefits. First, its Neidan had absorbed many years of flame essence, which was a great supplement for Xiao Lang. Second, its rich bloodline was food for Long Chen.
Long Chen carried Lingxi in his arms and went back the way they came.
"We went out for a walk. You should be able to sleep now, right?" Long Chen whispered in Lingxi's ear.
"I want you to hug me, but you are not allowed to touch me."
Lingxi's face was a little flushed. The weather was cold now, and with Long Chen hugging her, she felt exceptionally peaceful and warm.
"Alright."
Long Chen smiled bitterly. Delicious food was placed in front of him, and he was starving. The most he could do was take advantage of it. Every time Long Chen was attracted, his whole body was filled with anger, but he had no way to vent it. This kind of feeling was worse than death …
Just as they were about to reach the place Chen Feng had arranged for them, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Long Chen. It was Chen Lei, who was smiling coldly.
"Long Chen, I can tell that you are up to no good. Why are you sneaking around my Goldfish Island in the middle of the night?" Chen Lei said coldly. His tall body pressed down on Long Chen. "Long Chen, I see that you are up to no good.
"My legs are on my body. I can walk however I want. I promised to help Goldfish Island deal with the Japanese, but that doesn't mean I can't walk."
Long Chen felt pity for Chen Lei at first, but if he kept provoking him, Long Chen didn't mind teaching him a lesson.
"Still trying to quibble? I can tell that you are a thief. What did you steal?" Chen Lei said.
"Steal? What do you have here that's worth stealing?" Long Chen couldn't be bothered to talk to him anymore.
Chen Lei sized him up suspiciously for a while. Long Chen was right. On Goldfish Island, apart from Chen Lei and Chen Feng, there was nothing that caught Long Chen's attention. In Chen Lei's eyes, although Long Chen's whereabouts were suspicious, his cultivation level was indeed at the Heavenly River Tier. As for his actual combat ability, given Long Chen's age, how much training could he have gone through?
In Chen Lei's eyes, Long Chen had to be a noble disciple of some force. He was only able to achieve his current accomplishments because of the protection and nurturing of his ancestors. This kind of greenhouse flower would be no match for him in a fight.
Thus, it was unlikely that Long Chen had stolen anything.
He looked behind Long Chen, and suddenly exclaimed, "You've been to the Heavenly Lake, Long Chen. Looks like you have designs on the Eight-clawed Fire Serpent. You're really seeking death. The Eight-clawed Fire Serpent is an Earth Grade Three Demonic Beast. If you awaken it, you'll definitely die a horrible death. You might even implicate the entire Goldfish Island. You say you're here to save our Goldfish Island, but I think you're the scourge of our Goldfish Island."
Chen Lei's veins bulged as he spoke. He had indeed guessed correctly this time. Long Chen was indeed interested in the Eight-clawed Fire Serpent, but now was definitely not the time.
"Chen Lei, don't get too worked up. I'll be honest with you. I came here to help you, but when I arrived at the island, I found that the center of the lake was a bit strange. I went there in the middle of the night and found traces of demonic beasts. If it was as you said, I would have already started fighting with the Eight-clawed Fire Centipede. Why would I come back here?" Long Chen didn't want to get tangled up with him, so he explained patiently.
I came here to help you, but when I arrived at the island, I found that the Heavenly Lake in the center was a bit strange. I went there in the middle of the night and found traces of demonic beasts. If it was as you said, I would have already started fighting with the Eight-clawed Fire Serpent. Why would I come back here? "
"Get out of my way." Since he couldn't explain it, Long Chen was too lazy to explain.
"Don't even think about it!" Chen Lei roared.
Long Chen had run out of patience. He was just about to hand Lingxi over to Xiao Lang to teach the idiot a lesson when Xiao Lang's body suddenly expanded and transformed into a Sun Devouring Fiend Wolf. With its rank two Earth-class combat prowess, it didn't take long for the terrified Chen Lei to be trampled under its feet.
The Sun Devouring Fiend Wolf's heavy aura and burning eyes made Chen Lei's hair stand on end. He really didn't expect that Long Chen's pet, Xiao Lang, was actually an Earth-class demonic beast. Moreover, it was clearly more than just rank one.
"Remember, I have my own patience. I'm here to help the Goldfish Island, not to be bullied by you. If you piss me off, I don't mind killing you."
Long Chen walked to Chen Lei's side and said a few words before leaving with Lingxi. Xiao Lang used its thick claws to smack Chen Lei to the ground. A mouthful of black flames swept out of its mouth. The cold temperature of the black flames made Chen Lei's hair stand on end, and he almost suffocated.
Fortunately, Xiao Lang had put away the Nine Serenities Demon Ancestral Flame.
However, Xiao Lang's warning made Chen Lei freeze in place. After a full fifteen minutes, he crawled up from the ground. His eyes were gloomy as he looked in the direction Long Chen had disappeared.
"Where did this Long Chen come from? He actually has such a terrifying demonic beast that is so loyal to him."
After thinking for a long time, Chen Lei still couldn't figure it out. He then shook his head and said helplessly, "Sigh, no matter how hard I try, it seems that I can't compare to the descendants of these great forces. Their elders can just give me a random demonic beast and they can trample me under their feet. If Long Chen really wants to help, this demonic beast can really increase the hope of the Goldfish Island. It seems that I can't go against him anymore. Otherwise, Father will definitely give me a good scolding …"
After returning to the room, Xiao Lang went outside to play. As promised, Long Chen hugged Lingxi's warm and soft body, letting her sleep peacefully.
The seductive body in his arms caused Long Chen to be filled with grief and indignation. He wanted to make a move, but he felt that Ling Xi was simply too evil.
"Chen, why are you poking my stomach …" Lingxi murmured in a daze.
Long Chen was startled and hurriedly moved his buttocks away.
"Your fingers are so big …" Lingxi's hand had unknowingly reached down. Before Long Chen could react, she had grabbed it. Long Chen's face immediately turned red. Looking at the beautiful face of the woman in his arms, he let out a beast-like breath.
"It's so hot."
Lingxi moaned and let go of his hand. She turned sideways and continued to sleep. Long Chen finally let out a sigh of relief, and the heat in his body gradually dissipated.
"When will these bitter days end …" Long Chen rolled his eyes and looked at the ceiling helplessly.
He didn't know whether it was right or wrong to let Lingxi use the Mysterious Sky Jade Lotus and become an ordinary person. Not much. For now, Lingxi was happy, and that was enough.
On Goldfish Island, Long Chen spent a total of five days. During these five days, he would occasionally look around Goldfish Island, watch the islanders cultivate, and help the old, weak, women, and children move. On Goldfish Island, apart from Chen Lei, everyone was very fond of this immortal couple.
The news that Long Chen was a Heavenly River Tier cultivator had already spread through the entire Goldfish Island from Xiaoyu. When they found out that Long Chen was actually here to help deal with the Wu Tribe, everyone was extremely grateful to him. They gave Long Chen many gifts, and Lingxi received many clothes, rare jewelry, and all kinds of delicious food. This made her smile exceptionally happily every day.
As for the problem of the Eight-clawed Fire Serpent, Long Chen had already discussed it with Chen Feng. He planned to look for an opportunity to deal with the Eight-clawed Fire Serpent after the Wu Tribe attacked. Chen Feng didn't have any objections to this. His mind was completely focused on dealing with the Wu Tribe. To be honest, Chen Feng knew that Long Chen had an Earth-rank Demonic Beast that could easily defeat Chen Lei. However, there were a total of two experts at the second level of the Heavenly River Tier among the Wu Tribe …
In the face of death, the islanders of Goldfish Island weren't afraid. Their blood was boiling, and they had already sharpened their sharp weapons. They were waiting for the Wu Tribe beasts to arrive so that they could start a battle of life and death.
They were protecting the old, weak, women, and children, as well as the land left behind by their ancestors. Therefore, they had no choice but to win or die. There was no other way out.
While they were preparing, the Wo Tribesmen finally arrived …