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Chapter 79 Fiery Spiritual Root (Seeking monthly votes!)
Old Chi's shout seemed to issue some kind of command. The female fire lions that were originally lying in the cave in various poses all roared towards Xiao Huolong like cats that had spotted a mouse.

These female Flame Lions are all third-tier magical beasts. Although they do not possess advanced fighting techniques, their physical abilities are far superior to those of Xiao Huolong, a nine-star Dou Zhe.

So... now we've reached the next teaching challenge, pushing the limits!
Old Chi's spirit was suspended in mid-air with his legs crossed, and a bag of popcorn had somehow materialized in his hand.

Looking at the beauties who were rising up in rebellion, he shouted loudly.

Don't panic! Remember how you felt on the lava; treat each step as if you're stepping on a sinking rock! You must now skillfully utilize the [Explosive Step] technique to find a glimmer of hope amidst their onslaught!

Without Chi Lao saying much, Xiao Huolong understood that it was time to show his true skills!

As Xiao Huolong watched a lioness's sharp claws about to grab his tail, his body instinctively took a quick step to the side and dodged.

With a thunderous thud beneath its feet, its figure suddenly accelerated, sliding across the lioness's paws like an eel, drawing a graceful arc on the ground.

"Elder Chi, I did it! This [Explosive Step] really works!"

While eating popcorn, Old Chi cursed angrily.

[Fool, don't get too cocky. Look behind you, the big one is coming!]

Xiao Huolong turned around sharply and saw a voluptuous lioness pouting her fiery red lips as she lunged at him at the limit.

Its head is adorned with rose-colored flames woven into a heart shape, and wherever it passes, even the air seems to bubble with pink.

"Frog! Fun!"

Never before had Xiao Huolong experienced such passion. He was so startled that he immediately performed a Thomas Flair, unleashing unprecedented potential from his body!
With a burst of speed, Xiao Huolong's pure yang body seemed to be equipped with an emergency escape device, instantly shooting out and successfully entering the safe zone of the sexually repressed person.

However, the next moment, five lionesses formed a plum blossom formation and attacked, with claw strikes, tail sweeps, and fireball attacks layer upon layer, effectively compressing Xiao Huolong's dodging space to the size of a bathtub.

At the critical moment of life and death, Xiao Huolong suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He took high-frequency steps in the air, and the profound technique of stepping on his right foot with his left foot reappeared. He managed to create a floating staircase in mid-air with afterimages.

As he spiraled upwards onto the air staircase, the fireballs chasing after Xiao Huolong collided with him and exploded into fireworks.

At this moment, Xiao Huolong's [Explosive Step] has reached the [Proficient] level!
After a series of high-frequency, extreme maneuvers, Xiao Huolong suddenly felt his internal fighting spirit become unstable, and his powerful explosive steps began to become weak and powerless.

The low-grade Yellow Rank Burning Technique had an incredibly impressive range; Xiao Huolong's fuel tank was almost empty after only a few presses of the accelerator.

Seeing that the water in Xiao Huolong's sponge had been completely squeezed dry, Elder Chi finally made his move.

He tossed the popcorn bag into the air and unleashed the [Tang Clan's Ultimate Technique - Popcorn Needle]!
Countless popcorn kernels scattered like petals from a fairy's shower, landing precisely in the mouths of the lionesses.

The popcorn, laced with a sedative, melted instantly in the mouth, putting most of the female fire lions surrounding Xiao Huolong to sleep and relieving Xiao Huolong's immediate crisis.

Upon seeing Elder Chi display this Tang Clan secret technique, Xiao Huolong's eyes immediately lit up.

"Old Chi, that move you just used was really powerful! Can you teach me?"

Recalling the events of teaching the "Explosive Step" technique and experiencing the entire historical changes of the Tang Dynasty, Elder Chi immediately shouted with lingering fear.

[Shut up! You can use this trick after you've learned two-digit addition and subtraction!]

Two-digit addition and subtraction?!
Xiao Huolong stared at his six thick fingers and suddenly felt that his brain's computing power was severely insufficient.

Suddenly, it seemed to grasp the profound meaning of Old Man Chi.

I understand now. Elder Chi must be telling me not to be too ambitious. Two-digit addition and subtraction are definitely beyond my two-handed ability. This technique probably needs to be practiced in conjunction with the method of having three heads and six arms!
Unbeknownst to him, Xiao Huolong, pursued by the beauties of the harem, entered the depths of the Flame Lion King's cave.

Before them stood an extremely magnificent altar, with a crimson crystal pillar at its center, standing firm like a pillar supporting the heavens. Old Man Chi pointed at the crimson pillar, his voice trembling with excitement, like a coach urging an athlete to sprint.

[Quick! Xiao Huolong, that's a Fire Spiritual Root! Give it your all, we're almost there!]

With victory in sight, Xiao Huolong's steps shone brightly as he unleashed his full power with a burst of speed, instantly launching himself into a collision with the Fire Spirit Root.

Grasping the crimson pillar that reaches to the sky, Xiao Huolong instantly felt a surge of pure fire energy flowing through him, which greatly enhanced his power, causing the fuel tank to overflow, as if he had inexhaustible energy!
Just as Cao Cao held the emperor hostage to command the princes, when the lionesses who had chased after Xiao Huolong grasped the Fire Spirit Root, they all showed fear on their faces, and not one of them dared to step forward and take him down.

Holding the Fire Spirit Root, Xiao Huolong, who was completely bewildered, asked with a puzzled expression.

"Hey, Elder Chi, why did they suddenly stop?"

Old Chi laughed heartily, displaying his extensive knowledge and profound learning.

[Hahahaha, of course! You must know that this Fiery Spiritual Root is the Fiery Lion King's natal spiritual artifact. If anything were to happen to it, they couldn't bear the responsibility!]

Although Tang Long didn't know the profound meaning behind his natal artifact, he felt that it seemed very important and indeed it was inconvenient to lend it to Yun Zhu.

There, on either side of the Fiery Spirit Root, stood two mysterious, round spheres, radiating a rich life force.

Upon seeing the two mysterious crimson spheres, Old Man Chi's eyes immediately flashed with a sharp light, and he became so excited that his breathing became rapid.

[An incredible opportunity! A truly incredible opportunity! You're incredibly lucky! This is the legendary Extreme Overlord Pill, a divine artifact born from a fiery spiritual root and imbued with the power of the Fiery Lion King, the overlord of the spirits!]

Extreme! Overlord! Pill!
These three words exploded in Xiao Huolong's ears, giving him an unparalleled shock.

Just by hearing the name, it knew that what was in front of it was no ordinary thing and must be the ultimate tonic!
Even if eating it doesn't make you ascend to immortality on the spot, it will at least prolong your life and make you vigorous and energetic!
Looking at the Extreme Overlord Pill, which was larger than a watermelon, Xiao Huolong gestured with his large mouth, perplexed.

"Elder Chi, this Extreme Overlord Pill is too big, I don't think I can swallow it!"

Old Chi, who had been gesticulating wildly and trying his best to highlight the wonder of the object, was instantly rendered speechless by Xiao Huolong's haphazard and incoherent thought process.

[Fool! Who told you to swallow it directly! This Supreme Pill is encased in a fire spirit crystal pouch composed of the power of a hegemon. Only by breaking through this crystal shell can you absorb the abundant life energy contained within!]

Therefore, Xiao Huolong asked a crucial question.

"Then Elder Chi, how should we break through this crystal capsule?"

Old Chi looked at Xiao Huolong with a disappointed expression, and slapped his pig-like head hard.

[You're so stupid! The key is right in your hand!]

Looking at the earth-shaking fiery spiritual root in his hand, which resembled a pillar of strength, Xiao Huolong gasped in shock.

"Hmm—could it be that the Fire Spirit Root is..."

Under Xiao Huolong's shocked expression, Elder Chi slowly revealed the answer.

[That's right, as the saying goes, use their own spear against their own shield. The fiery spiritual root, which also contains the power of a hegemon, is—the Extreme Hegemon Spear! Only it can penetrate the defenses of the Fire Spirit Crystal Pouch! Alright, stop dawdling, quickly use it to open the treasure vault and seize the great opportunity hidden within the Extreme Hegemon Pill!]

And so, amidst the apocalyptic gazes of the lionesses, Xiao Huolong resolutely swung his Fire Spirit Root and hurled it fiercely at the two Extreme Overlord Pills…

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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