Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 523: Challenging the Lord of Black Flame (2)

After Xingluo entered the residence of the Lord of Black Flame, he pushed open the huge stone door at the deepest part. A strong and hot breath rushed towards him, as if the whole space was burning. The stone door was several feet high and extremely wide. Both sides of the door frame were engraved with complex and ancient runes. These runes emitted a faint red light, as if whispering endless taboos and secrets.

The stone door looked intimidating. The door was carved from black rock, and the surface was covered with hideous cracks. There was a faint red light flashing in the cracks, as if countless flames were dancing in them. There were two circling dragons carved on the door. The two dragons were lifelike, with dragon scales flashing in the dim light and claws as sharp as knives, as if they would pounce out from the door at the next moment.

In the center of the door, there is a huge circular relief with a majestic demon head carved on it. The demon has towering horns, closed eyes, a ferocious face, and a sneer on the corner of his mouth. Two red gems are inlaid in the demon's eyes. These two gems are like the eyes of the devil in the abyss, flashing a disturbing light. The relief is surrounded by complex patterns that extend to the edge of the entire stone door, forming a perfect magic circle, which looks mysterious and dangerous.

The handle of the stone door was also made of black rock, and was engraved with strange runes. These runes emitted a dark light, as if warning anyone who tried to open the door. The handle was shaped like the claw of a beast, and the sharp claws tightly grasped the door, as if to tear it apart. Xingluo took a deep breath, stretched out his hand to hold the handle, and felt a strong heat coming from the palm of his hand.

He pushed the stone door open with force, and the stone door made a low roar, as if struggling and resisting. As the stone door slowly opened, a blazing red light shot out from the crack of the door, illuminating Xingluo's face. The scene behind the door gradually appeared. It was a magnificent hall with an altar burning with black flames in the center. A tall figure could be vaguely seen in the flames on the altar.

Xingluo felt that this scene was familiar, but he couldn't care too much at this moment, because his mind was already highly concentrated, and any mistake could put him in an irretrievable situation. He took a deep breath and walked into the hall, ready to face the challenge of the Lord of Black Flame. The stone door slowly closed behind him, isolating everything from the outside world. The whole hall became darker and hotter, as if he was in purgatory.

He approached the altar, and the figure of the Lord of Black Flame gradually became clear. Xingluo knew that everything before him would determine his fate. Only by going all out could he survive this battle and gain unparalleled power to break through and become a mage. He held the dark sword tightly in both hands, his eyes flashing with a determined light, ready to meet all these challenges.

Xingluo's heart was filled with mixed emotions, both anticipation and nervousness. He was a great magician who practiced both magic and martial arts, and his physical strength had reached the peak of the Sky Knight. Although his magic power was limited to the level of a great magician because of the Church of Light, his mental strength had reached the level of an intermediate great magician. He was able to use powerful dark magic, which would be the key to his victory over the Lord of Black Flame.

"You are here, young adventurer." The Lord of Black Flame's voice was deep and majestic, coming from the black flames. His figure gradually emerged from the flames, becoming increasingly large and terrifying.

The Lord of Black Flame was tall, at least three meters tall, and covered with burning black scales. These scales not only emitted a blazing heat, but also pulsated slightly, as if endless flames were burning in each scale. There was red light flowing between the scales, like hot magma surging in his body.

His eyes were like red gems in the abyss, flashing with a fiery light. These eyes were full of malice and power, as if they could see through Xingluo's soul. There was an indescribable majesty and terror in his eyes, which made people shudder.

The Lord of Black Flame had a hideous face and an ominous smile. His face was covered with black scales, and there were two curved horns on his forehead. These two horns were like the symbol of the devil, emitting a strange light. His nose was flat, and black smoke was constantly spewing out of his nostrils. His mouth revealed sharp fangs, as if he was ready to tear apart anyone who dared to challenge him at any time.

His limbs were thick and powerful, and his arms and legs were covered with even thicker scales. At the end of each arm was a huge claw, the claw tip was as sharp as a knife, flashing with cold light, as if it could easily tear through steel. There were also black flames burning on his palms, which jumped with his movements, looking extremely ferocious.

Behind the Lord of Black Flame was a pair of huge wings, which were like bat wings, but covered with burning scales and black flames. When the wings were spread out, it seemed as if they blocked out the sky and the sun, plunging the entire hall into darkness and heat.

His body occasionally appeared and disappeared in the flames, and the air around him was distorted by the high temperature. Every step he took left a burning mark on the ground, and the blazing air waves rushed towards him, making it difficult for people to get close.

"Do you really think you can defeat me?" The Lord of Black Flame sneered, his voice like thunder, shaking the entire hall.

Xingluo held the dark sword tightly, his eyes flashing with determination. He knew that the enemy in front of him was extremely powerful, but he did not retreat. No matter how dangerous the front was, he was ready to meet this ultimate challenge.

"I am here to defeat you and gain the power you hold." Xingluo responded calmly, his voice full of confidence and determination.

The Lord of Black Flame let out a deep laugh, and the flames on his body became even more intense. He swung his arms violently, and the black flames turned into flaming blades that rushed straight towards Xingluo.

Xingluo quickly chanted a spell, and dark energy condensed into a solid shield around him, resisting the attack of the flaming blade. The flames hit the shield, making a sharp hissing sound, but they could not penetrate this layer of dark protection.

The battle officially began, and Xingluo and the Lord of Black Flame fought a life-and-death battle in this hall of darkness and flames. Xingluo knew that only by going all out could he survive this battle and gain unparalleled power.

"I am Xingluo, and I have come to seek strength." After blocking the attack of the Lord of Black Flame, Xingluo responded fearlessly, his eyes fixed on the Lord of Black Flame, the dark sword in his hand glowing faintly.

"Power is not easily obtained, and the price is far heavier than you think." The Lord of Black Flame sneered, waving his hands suddenly, and the black flames rushed towards Xingluo like waves.