Divine Flame Crystal

Chapter 503: Lava Abyss Fire Castle

The existence of this city may be a mystery. After all, in such a vast abyss, the distance between each city is very far. Even some residents who come here by chance may have discovered some valuable resources deep underground, or accidentally broke in while escaping from some disaster on the surface. In any case, the city in the lava abyss is a place full of dangers and miracles. Anyone who takes it lightly will fall into an irretrievable state. Xingluo began to recall the map in his mind and found that this should be the lava abyss. This city is also the main city of the lava abyss, the Flame Castle. No wonder it is so magnificent and has obvious features. When he first came to this layer of the abyss, he didn't recognize which layer of the abyss this was. Now that he saw this city, he confirmed the map of this layer of the abyss. Xingluo's mouth corners slightly raised. As long as he knew where this was, it would be easy.

Xingluo began to recall that the Lava Abyss, a world ruled by endless darkness and hot lava, was a place full of danger and mystery. In this desolate and cruel environment, there are several cities dotted like stars on this land engulfed by flames. In the heart of the Lava Abyss, there lies the oldest city, the Flame Castle. The Flame Castle is a fortress built of solid obsidian and steel. Its walls are thick and indestructible, able to withstand the erosion of lava and the attacks of magma monsters. The streets of the city are narrow and tortuous, with towering buildings on both sides. Their windows flicker with the light of torches, providing a touch of warmth for the residents. The residents of the Flame Castle are a group of tenacious miners and craftsmen who mine rare ores in this hellish land and forge the strongest weapons and equipment in this layer of the abyss world. To the east of the Flame Castle is the commercial center of the Lava Abyss, the Hot Sand Market. This is a market consisting of countless tents and stalls, where merchants trade all kinds of rare treasures. The Hot Sands Market is built on the shore of a huge lava lake. The heat and steam in the lake add a sense of mystery to the market. Traders here come from all directions, and they use the specialties of the Lava Abyss - hot gems and lava gold - to exchange for supplies from the outside world. Going south, you will come to Purgatory Gate, a city built by a group of fanatical believers who believe in the God of Lava. The architecture of Purgatory Gate is unique. Their spires and domes imitate the shape of flames, as if they will burn at any time. In the center of the city is a huge altar, where believers hold ceremonies and offer sacrifices to the God of Lava. The residents of Purgatory Gate live a simple life. They believe that through asceticism and sacrifice, they can get the protection of the God of Lava. At the north end of the Lava Abyss is a strange area called the "Lava Forest". Here grows a kind of tree that can survive in high temperatures. Their trunks and leaves are dark red, as if they are swallowed by flames. The Lava Forest is inhabited by some strange creatures that have adapted to this extreme environment and can swim in lava or walk on the hot ground. At the westernmost end of the Lava Abyss, there is a relic called the "Lost City". Legend has it that this was an ancient civilization, but due to a huge disaster, the entire city was submerged by lava. Today, only some ruined buildings and statues emerge from the lava, witnessing the glory and decline of this civilization. Adventurers and dark scholars often come here, hoping to unlock the secrets of the Lost City. The environment of the Lava Abyss is extreme, but its residents have learned how to survive in such harsh conditions. They built sturdy cities, developed unique resources, and even found a new way of life in the lava. Although people in the outside world may think that the Lava Abyss is a terrible place, for those who live here, it is a home full of challenges and opportunities.

Xingluo recalled the description of the lava abyss. Strictly speaking, the previous layer of abyss should be called the shadow abyss. Anyway, these maps of the Holy See of Light were his temporary memory, so he had the final say on what to call them. A name only counts if many people call it.

After Xingluo entered the Fire Castle, the first thing he noticed was the extremely tall building, which was probably the residence of the Lord of the Fire Castle. Anyway, he didn't plan to go anywhere right after he came up, so it would be better to stay away from it as much as possible. This time he didn't radiate his mental power directly. After all, he didn't know what level the strongest combat power here had reached. If it was a high-level demon that had reached the level of a high-level grand mage, he would be in danger. A human with only the mental power of a mid-level grand mage at the level of a grand magician would definitely arouse the other party's strong research interest, and it would not be impossible to capture him and slice him up for research at that time.

Xingluo took a deep breath and began to walk into the city. As expected, with the identity of Shadow Abyss, he did not attract much attention after entering. Fire Castle, the oldest city in the Lava Abyss, is not only a solid fortress that can resist external invasion, but also an economic center full of vitality and creativity. Here, the hot lava and the tenacious vitality are intertwined, giving birth to a unique lifestyle and economic system. The residents of Fire Castle are brave and strong. There are even many humans living here. They may have multiplied after straying into the abyss many years ago. Most of them are miners, craftsmen and merchants. Although the individual strength of humans is not strong, as long as they are suitable for survival, the number of people will become more and more in a very short time, and then stabilize, and then the number will become less and less, but this requires a very long process. Obviously, this place is still in the rising population period. At this stage, the birth rate is usually higher than the death rate, resulting in an increase in the population. If the average number of children born by women in a society increases, the population growth rate will accelerate. With the improvement of medical conditions, the improvement of living standards and the implementation of public health measures, people's average life expectancy may be extended and the death rate will be reduced, leading to population growth. If a region attracts a large number of immigrants, and the fertility rate of these immigrants is higher than that of local residents, it may also lead to population growth. The city lord here adopts policies to encourage fertility to increase the birth rate and relax immigration policies to attract foreign populations, which may lead to population growth. The population growth period has an important impact on social and economic development, which will lead to the expansion of the labor market, the increase in consumer demand, and the growth of demand for housing and infrastructure. However, it may also bring challenges such as tight educational resources, intensified employment competition, and increased environmental pressure.