Now that Yúntūn had fallen asleep, the rest would have to depend on themselves.Yun Luohe carefully collected the silk Yúntūn had spat out earlier, including the massive web that still retained traces of icy mist.“Don’t worry too much. Once it finishes digesting those venomous flies, it’ll wake up.”Yun Luohe nodded. “I know.”She quickly steadied her emotions and adjusted her condition. No matter what, they had to leave this place as soon as possible. Yúntūn had worked so hard—she, as its owner, couldn’t afford to fall behind.Yun Luohe looked toward the massive red turtles resting in the lava. “These must be [Lava Turtles]. The [Heat Resistance Potion] requires their shells, so we need to find a way to pull them out of the lava.”Yu Chenjin said, “Let me try.”He took out a dagger and approached, intending to stab the turtle in the head and lever it out of the lava.But just as the dagger neared, the turtle immediately retracted its head into its shell and didn’t come back out.This left the heavy Lava Turtle with no weaknesses exposed.Its shell clearly looked extremely hard.Yu Chenjin struck it with his monk staff. The dull thud confirmed it.Yun Luohe said, “Ordinary attacks won’t do anything to it.”Yu Chenjin said, “We’ll have to pull it out first.”The two began to study the Lava Turtle together.“I’ll try using spider silk to bind it and pull it out,” Yun Luohe said.Besides, Yúntūn’s silk likely wasn’t affected by lava.She had gathered some silk earlier—now was the perfect time to use it.She twisted the silk into a thick rope, looped behind the Lava Turtle, and wrapped it tightly around its shell.Yun Luohe yanked with all her strength—and managed to drag the entire Lava Turtle out of the lava.Yu Chenjin said, “Let me take a turn.”He needed to conserve stamina. After spending so long in this environment, his body was nearing its limit.Yun Luohe quickly drank a large bottle of mung bean soup. Her physical condition wasn’t good—she was already showing signs of heatstroke and dehydration.Any exertion would only make it worse.Yu Chenjin was in better shape—his [Enduring Body] was his strongest advantage here.Soon, Yu Chenjin had also pulled out a Lava Turtle.“We should extract the shells and send them back for someone else to make the [Heat Resistance Potion],” Yun Luohe suggested. “Otherwise, I don’t think I’ll be able to last much longer.”“I agree.”Yun Luohe stabbed one of the Lava Turtles in the abdomen with her hunting knife. It penetrated, but the blade was blocked by the turtle’s tough scales and failed to inflict fatal damage.“Its defense is too strong—even the underside is hard, let alone the back,” Yun Luohe said, frustrated. “If we can’t kill it, there’s no way to dismantle the shell.”Yu Chenjin thought for a moment. “It’s not afraid of heat, so it’s probably weak to cold. It likes to stay in lava, so ordinary water must be dangerous to it. I’ll try shipping the whole thing back and let someone else deal with it.”“That works.”Yun Luohe contacted Si Qi and sent her the [Heat Resistance Potion Recipe] along with the collected materials.Si Qi was a biologist. If anyone at the reef could figure out how to process a Lava Turtle, it was her. She was also the fastest one to produce the potion.After sending the materials, they were about to leave when Yun Luohe noticed something: the rocks where the Lava Turtles had been resting had several depressions in them.That detail made her pause, and she quickly moved in for a closer look.The shape of the depressions exactly matched the [Volcano Crystal Core].This was clearly a mechanism.Yun Luohe immediately retrieved several [Volcano Crystal Cores] from her backpack and carefully inserted them into the depressions.As the first core was placed, the magma surrounding the slot began to swirl rapidly, forming a small vortex.Then came the second, third—each one increasing the vortex’s size, and the lava’s temperature seemed to rise as well.Once the final core was embedded, the ground shook violently. The magma split apart as if pushed by an invisible giant hand, slowly retreating to both sides—revealing a deep, hidden passage.Who would’ve thought a secret tunnel was concealed beneath the lava?Yun Luohe and Yu Chenjin exchanged a glance.Yu Chenjin said, “Looks like the [Fire Dragon Scale] is inside.”Yun Luohe frowned. “But the temperature at the entrance is wrong.”“It’s scorching—after being submerged in lava this long, just the residual heat alone could roast us alive.”“We’ll have to wait until the [Heat Resistance Potion] is ready. Let’s rest for now. They’ll contact us once it’s done.”Yu Chenjin nodded silently.—Half an hour later, good news came from Si Qi.The [Heat Resistance Potion] was ready.She had used purified water to process the Lava Turtles, and the system had finally allowed her to dismantle ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) them. She easily obtained the turtle shells and used the recipe to make the potion.Yun Luohe and Yu Chenjin immediately drank the [Heat Resistance Potion]. In an instant, their bodies felt cool and refreshed.The effect was immediate.Once inside the passage, a faint red mist filled the air.Though they didn’t inhale deeply, they could hold their breath long enough. But they still took care to minimize exposure.The ground beneath them was paved with enormous stone slabs, inscribed with strange runes. Each step echoed dully through the tunnel.As they ventured deeper, the red mist gradually dissipated.Exquisite murals began to appear along the walls.They resembled the murals Yun Luohe had seen before.Giant fire dragons soared across the sky, breathing blazing fire. The earth cracked from the heat, and humans and all sorts of bizarre creatures struggled to survive amidst catastrophe.Yun Luohe and Yu Chenjin examined the murals closely as they walked.At the end of the corridor, the final mural depicted several massive stones clustered together.Yun Luohe couldn’t decipher its meaning.What caught their attention next was a huge stone door—carved with an incredibly lifelike fire dragon.On either side stood enormous dragon head statues.Yu Chenjin stepped forward and pushed.The stone door creaked open slowly, releasing a wave of intense heat.Before them lay a massive circular ruin, the ground paved in black obsidian. At the center stood a towering stone platform—on it rested a scale radiating dazzling red light.That had to be the [Fire Dragon Scale] they were searching for.The entire chamber was filled with obsidian. If they had time, they could mine a few hundred more pieces here.In addition, on the ground lay a cloak and a pair of gloves.Yun Luohe scanned the surroundings carefully. Only after confirming it was safe did she approach and examine the items.[Flameforce Cloak: Emergency protection, heat absorption. Heat Resistance +95%, Defense +39, Fire Damage Reduction 40%, Speed -10.]The cloak was black, appearing to be reinforced with obsidian and Lava Turtle shell armor, lined with [Volcanic Flame Fern] material.It was extremely heavy—no wonder it reduced speed.But the defense and heat absorption were exceptional.[Flame Raider Gloves: Immunity to fire damage. +40% resource yield rate in lava zones, chance of double harvest. Attack Speed +10, Crit Rate +15.]The gloves were adorned with brilliant orange-red markings that emitted a soft glow, blending perfectly into the fiery surroundings.These were much more Yun Luohe’s style.She prioritized speed and burst damage—meaning she could deal devastating strikes in a short window.The cloak, on the other hand, suited Yu Chenjin more. His physical strength could bear the weight.They didn’t even need to discuss it. After reviewing the stats, both silently accepted the gear’s new owners.There were two [Fire Dragon Scales], making division easy.Each scale was about palm-sized, shaped like an irregular hexagon, with golden-red hues and lava-like patterns. They were scalding hot to the touch.[Fire Dragon Scale: A scale dropped by a fire dragon. Contains mysterious power.]As soon as they picked them up, the system issued a prompt.[Quest Complete. Reward: Cooling Air Conditioner Blueprint ×1, Ice Crystal Stone ×10, Volcano Island Map ×1.][Cooling Air Conditioner: Strong cooling effect. Emits cold mist, maintains indoor temperature temporarily.][Materials: Ice Crystal Stone ×5, Iron Ore ×20, Resin ×5, Bronze Gear ×2, Heat Insulation Cotton ×3]Yun Luohe picked up the [Volcano Island Map] and studied it. It displayed the island’s full layout, with several regions clearly marked.Beyond the lava plains, lava lake, and obsidian cliff they’d already explored…There were two areas left: [Sulfur Hot Spring Zone] and [Frozen Rift].The hot spring zone wasn’t far. But the Frozen Rift lay at the other end—beneath an active volcano.Without the map, no one would’ve guessed there was a frozen zone beneath an active volcano.The place they stood now was marked with a large star—clearly the island’s most critical area.The [Frozen Rift] also had a star, but it was marked with only a thin line—its entrance tiny and cleverly hidden beneath the volcano.Yun Luohe suspected it contained more [Ice Crystal Stone]—but didn’t dare enter rashly.It was already late in the day—around 6 PM.If they went to the Frozen Rift now, it would take them well into the night.She wasn’t inclined to go.Too risky.And she still had Yúntūn with her—she had to return safely.Yu Chenjin was still examining the map.Yun Luohe asked him directly, “I plan to stay here and mine more obsidian. What about you?”Yu Chenjin wasn’t surprised. “I’ll head to the hot spring zone.”“That works—it’s nearby.”If she didn’t want more obsidian, she might’ve gone too.But there was so much obsidian here, and the temperature over by the Sulfur Hot Springs was surely higher. Yu Chenjin had the cloak and a stronger constitution.Yun Luohe wasn’t sure she could withstand it.Even with the potion, using up too much at once wasn’t worth it.Yu Chenjin asked, “Do you need this much obsidian?”Two hundred should’ve been plenty in his view.Yun Luohe nodded.It was more than enough for her—but she wanted to bring some back for Mu Zitang, Cheng Xuening, and a few other trainees.Building the cellar and greenhouse required tons of obsidian.Plus, it could be traded for rare materials. Compared to other items, obsidian was true hard currency.If it weren’t so hot, she’d consider mining all night.Yu Chenjin offered, “I’ve got food and water—do you need any?”Yun Luohe smiled. “I’m good. I brought plenty.”After a pause, she added, “But let’s trade anyway. I’ll swap some of mine with yours for a change in flavor.”She had her eye on the iced strawberry herbal tea and lemon electrolyte drink he’d pulled out earlier.Yu Chenjin’s brows relaxed. “Sure.”He handed her several bottles from his backpack.Yun Luohe gave him her own drinks in return, along with two salads.After a few quick words of goodbye, Yu Chenjin was about to leave.There was no need to go back together—they could return separately.But after walking a few steps, he turned around.“No telling when we’ll get a specific island entry token again. If we do… where would you want to go next?”Yun Luohe blinked.“I’ve been thinking—I might try the Mechanical Island next. It’s probably the best place to find [Bronze Gears] for crafting the cooling unit.”And for the tidal windmill too.They could drop from shell openings, but they weren’t guaranteed.Yun Luohe said, “Not sure yet. Depends on the plan. I might come back to Volcano Island for the [Frozen Rift].”She needed a large quantity of [Ice Crystal Stone]. From what she knew, both the underwater ruins and the volcano island held some.If she couldn’t find them in the ocean, she’d have to return here.Yu Chenjin nodded. “Alright, see you next time then.”Yun Luohe nodded, waving with a smile.—By nightfall, Yun Luohe was completely exhausted. Her [Stamina] was nearly depleted, but she had over 600 [Obsidian] in her backpack.This haul was massive—almost absurdly profitable.With this obsidian, her reef was bound to undergo a major transformation.Who knew how many useful materials she’d be able to trade for?She could contact Du Ruan-tian and exchange for the best gear and tools the Luck Alliance had.Next time the Reef Leaderboard came around, she was basically guaranteed first place.At 10:30 PM, Yun Luohe finally returned to the reef.The first thing she did was take Yúntūn out to check on it—but it was still deeply asleep, showing no signs of waking.Roubao noticed something was off and meowed a few times. It padded over to inspect Yúntūn, tapping at its pincer legs with a paw.Seeing no response, it scratched its own cheek.“Meow? What’s wrong with it?”Yun Luohe replied, “It’s unwell. Ate a lot of bad stuff—it’s digesting.”Roubao’s tail flicked. “Meow! Eating random stuff is no good. Be like me—only eat tasty things.”Yun Luohe glanced at Roubao’s bulging belly.“If you keep eating like that, you won’t be able to walk.”“Meow! No way. This isn’t fat—it’s strength!”

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