Chapter 1666: Chapter 820: Successful Escape, Studying the Flame Codex
Luo Chen took a deep breath, knowing that this was the critical moment; they had to seize the opportunity to retrieve the Fire Tome while Elder Bai was injured.
He signaled Qing Shuang with a glance, and Qing Shuang understood, quietly beginning to cast a spell to summon the Fire Tome back from its hidden place.
Elder Bai seemed to sense their intention and waved his arm again, dissolving Qing Shuang’s spell with a powerful force.
Seeing this, Luo Chen immediately wielded the Blood Slaughter Blade, a blood-red light cutting through the air, heading straight for Elder Bai.
Elder Bai’s figure flashed, avoiding Luo Chen’s attack, though his movements were noticeably slower than before.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang seized the opportunity, simultaneously launching their strongest attacks.
The two forces collided once more in mid-air, causing rocks to fall throughout the cave, making the whole space seem to tremble.
The armored strongman and other cultivators stepped back, having never witnessed such fierce combat.
Although Elder Bai was powerful, under the combined attack of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, he appeared somewhat struggling.
As the battle reached a fever pitch, Qing Shuang finally found her chance, quickly summoning the Fire Tome back from its hidden place.
The Fire Tome streaked through the air in a blaze, landing in Qing Shuang’s hand.
Seeing this, Luo Chen immediately shouted: “Qing Shuang, go now!”
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing there was no time to hesitate.
The two immediately turned to flee the cave.
Elder Bai saw this and shouted angrily, trying to stop them.
But Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were already prepared, using Qing Shuang’s Concealment Magic, disappearing quickly into the night.
The armored strongman and other cultivators saw this, rushing out in pursuit, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang had already vanished without a trace.
Elder Bai stood in the cave, looking in the direction they had left, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang sped through the night, knowing that although they’d temporarily escaped their pursuers, the secret of the Fire Tome had been exposed, and facing more challenges and dangers awaited them.
“What should we do next?” Qing Shuang asked, knowing the appearance of the Fire Tome would cause a stir in the Cultivation Realm.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment and then said: “First, we must find a safe place to study the Fire Tome carefully. Only by understanding its secrets can we enhance our strength.”
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing Luo Chen was right.
Thus, they planned to leave this Secret Realm in Flame Valley.
The main issue was that the number of cultivators in the Secret Realm was simply too many.
If they weren’t careful, they might expose themselves.
…
Secret Realm.
Especially an advanced Secret Realm.
Usually easy to enter, but difficult to leave.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, under the cover of night, carefully avoided the cultivators searching all around Flame Valley.
They knew that being discovered would mean not only losing the Fire Tome but their own safety would be greatly threatened.
The two traversed through the Secret Realm, looking for a place to temporarily shelter.
“We need to find a hidden place, so no one discovers us,” Luo Chen whispered, his eyes scanning side to side for a possible hiding spot.
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing Luo Chen’s worries were justified.
If the secret of the Fire Tome leaked, they would face endless pursuit and danger.
Using her spell, she conjured a fog to conceal their figures.
After some searching, they finally found a hidden cave.
The cave was situated beneath a cliff, its entrance covered by dense vines, not easily discovered.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang carefully parted the vines and entered the cave.
Inside, the cave was spacious and dry, its walls embedded with glowing minerals providing ample light.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a relatively safe corner inside the cave and sat down to rest.
“Finally, we can catch our breath,” Qing Shuang said softly, taking out the Fire Tome from her bosom and examining it closely.
Luo Chen joined her, and they started to study the contents of the Fire Tome.
The tome contained many methods for harnessing the power of flames, along with some powerful fire spells.
The more they read, the more they realized the tome’s value.
“The spells recorded in this tome, if mastered, will greatly enhance our strength,” Luo Chen’s eyes shone with excitement.
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing Luo Chen was right.
However, she also understood that mastering these spells wouldn’t be easy and would require time and insight.
“We must be careful not to let the tome fall into someone else’s hands,” Qing Shuang cautioned, aware that the lure of the Fire Tome would drive any cultivator to madness.
Luo Chen nodded, understanding Qing Shuang’s concern.
They decided to take turns standing watch to ensure the Fire Tome’s safety.
Time passed slowly amidst cultivation and vigilance, as Luo Chen and Qing Shuang spent several days in the cave.
Gradually, they mastered some basic spells from the tome, with a noticeable improvement in their strength.
However, good times didn’t last long; one night, a commotion suddenly arose from outside the cave.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately became alert, knowing someone might have discovered their hiding spot.
Swiftly hiding the Fire Tome in his coat, Luo Chen, along with Qing Shuang, quietly approached the cave entrance to investigate.
Peering through the gaps in the vines, they saw a group of cultivators with magic artifacts searching outside the cave.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances, understanding this time it might be difficult to escape easily.
“This is a bit of trouble…”
Luo Chen whispered.
“We must act cautiously to avoid being discovered,” Qing Shuang softly replied, a determined look in her eyes.
Luo Chen nodded, drawing the Blood Slaughter Blade from his waist, ready for any potential confrontation.
Both held their breath, silently observing the situation outside.
“They don’t seem to have discovered us,” Luo Chen whispered, his gaze fixed on the cultivators outside.
“But don’t be complacent, they might just be probing,” Qing Shuang warned, her spell ready to be cast at any moment.
At that moment, a cultivator noticed something unusual at the cave entrance, signaling his companions and then slowly walking towards the vines.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s hearts raced; they knew that if discovered, a fierce battle would be unavoidable.
“Are you ready?” Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang.
Qing Shuang nodded, her eyes glinting with resolve.
That cultivator reached the vines, reaching out to part them, about to step into the cave.
Suddenly, a loud noise came from a distance, drawing everyone’s attention.
That group of cultivators turned, heading towards the source of the sound.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, knowing this was their chance.
“Let’s go quickly,” Luo Chen whispered urgently.
The two hastily left the cave, following a concealed path deeper into the Secret Realm.
They knew the depths were perilous, yet relatively safer, as most cultivators gathered near the entrance.
After days of trekking, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally found a relatively safe valley.
A clear lake surrounded by dense woods provided an ideal hideout.
“Let’s settle here for now,” Luo Chen said, scanning the surroundings for dangers.
Qing Shuang nodded and began setting up a Defensive Magic Array for safety.
Luo Chen sat by the lake, starting to practice the spells from the tome.
He closed his eyes, feeling the flame’s power circulating within, gradually merging with it.
After finishing her array, Qing Shuang joined Luo Chen, continuing to study the tome’s contents.
“Luo Chen, look at this,” Qing Shuang pointed to a passage in the tome, “here it seems to describe a cultivation method to enhance flame power.”