Chapter 14 — The Dragonfire Pearl and Hearthfire (2/2)

This time, before she could finish, the Redfire Dragon opened its mouth and descended, intending on swallowing her whole.

Bang!

A ray of black light suddenly burst from Yun Wu’s chest, bringing about an imposing surge of energy that spread through the underground chamber. The Redfire Dragon’s body was immediately knocked aside. “Sorcery? Ah… What is the relationship between a human like you and the Sorcerous Clan?”

The dragon’s beastly pupils flushed with rage and a roar set off in the chamber. It was as if he had met the murderer of his kin.

“Quick, into the magma.” The elderly voice hurriedly urged.

Yun Wu wasted no time sucking in a breath and sinking into the magma, upon which a fiery, oppressive sensation assaulted her. It pressed down on her in a way that felt dozens times worse than being in normal water. Fortunately, a faint black light soon shrouded her body and alleviated the pressure.

“If you don’t want to become the Redfire Dragon’s snack, then you must quickly locate and procure its Dragonfire Pearl. It can be used as blackmail. The pearl is in the deepest part of the magma pool.” The old spirit sent mentally. Without an ounce of hesitation, Yun Wu kicked her feet, momentarily resembling a fish as she quickly swam towards the depths of the magma pool.

The magma pool was much larger than what she had imagined. Before her eyes was a sea of red. She couldn’t see the Dragonfire Pearl at all and could only continue to traverse further into the recesses of the magma pool. The deeper she went, the stronger the oppression. The temperature rose, as if warning her that if she continued, she would be cooked alive.

“Hurry, the Redfire Dragon is coming back.” Yun Wu turned her head and could vaguely make out the Redfire Dragon’s roaring form, just before it dove into the magma pool. Her heartbeat quickened, and she kicked harder, propelling straight into the magma abyss.

At the bottom of the pool, she saw a ball of flame with a white pearl as its core.

That should be the Dragonfire Pearl.

She drew near, braving the magma’s oppression and resolutely headed for the flame. Not far behind her, a roar sounded. When the Redfire Dragon caught on to Yun Wu’s plan, its eyes reddened with anger and with a flick of its tail, it dove for Yun Wu.

The same instant she was hit, she grabbed ahold of the pearl. In but a split second, fiery pain enveloped her hands. The charring process was alarmingly quick; she could visibly see the greater part of her hands turn black.

Pain!

The soul-excruciating pain made her feel like both her hands and soul were being incinerated.