coobybook Chapter 75 The Price
Chapter 75 The Price
Yalilo-6, Yongdongling.
After the violent explosion, the air was filled with a pungent smell of smoke and a burning sensation, making it feel suffocating.
The once pristine snowfield has been reduced to scorched earth by the raging fire.
On the charred ground, the embers of the flames still flickered faintly, creating a breathtaking scene.
Cocolia and the sky-covering crystal have long since disappeared, leaving only a ball of light floating in the air, filled with imaginary energy.
In the heart of this scorched earth, Lin Qiong had planted the Heavenly Fire Greatsword upside down in the ground, gripping the hilt tightly with both hands to support his body.
I feel so hot!
After using "Heavenly Fire Unleashed," this was the only thought in Lin Qiong's mind, as if a flame was burning fiercely within his body.
The intense heat was penetrating his skin and seeping into his bone marrow, then spreading from his bone marrow throughout his entire body.
"Ha ha......"
He gasped for breath, trying to inhale more air.
But the high temperature in the air made it extremely difficult for him to breathe.
A sense of powerlessness surged up like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing Lin Qiong.
He felt his consciousness begin to blur, and everything before his eyes became hazy.
"Qiong!"
On March 7th, Xing and Danheng rushed up almost simultaneously, surrounding Lin Qiong, their faces filled with worry.
"Are you OK?"
March 7th asked with concern, while reaching out a hand to grab Lin Qiong's arm.
However, the moment she touched Lin Qiong's arm, she jerked back as if she had been electrocuted, her fingers twitching involuntarily in the air.
"Ouch! It's so hot!"
March 7th exclaimed in surprise, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
She felt that Lin Qiong's body was like a blazing furnace, and the intense heat almost burned her fingers.
Seeing March 7's reaction, Dan Heng immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
He immediately grabbed Lin Qiong's arm, and the heat from his hand made him unconsciously frown.
"The problem is getting serious; a strange energy is constantly eroding his body."
After a slight hesitation, Dan Heng continued with a serious expression, "If things continue like this, Qiong might die."
Upon hearing this news, everyone's hearts sank, and their expressions gradually became solemn.
Lin Qiong, upon hearing this news, was not particularly moved.
After all, there are only two people who can use "Heavenly Fire Unleashed" without taking any damage.
I think I'm one of the more adaptable people; if someone else were to use me, they would probably be burned to death on the spot.
Lin Qiong could feel his body becoming heavier and heavier, with flames raging within him, seemingly trying to burn him to ashes.
"But...where is Cocolia?"
Suppressing the burning sensation in his body, Lin Qiong managed to squeeze out those words from his throat.
His voice had become hoarse, as if his vocal cords had been charred by flames.
Upon hearing this, Danheng gently shook his head and said, "She disappeared after the explosion. Seele, Bronya, and Sylva are looking for her now."
"Ha... I didn't burn you to ashes, did I? Cough cough, looks like I'm still... pretty amazing..." Lin Qiong's tone was tinged with self-deprecation.
However, before he could finish speaking, a strong sense of dizziness suddenly struck him, and Lin Qiong's consciousness began to blur.
He felt his body gradually losing control, and his hands, which were supporting the Heavenly Fire Greatsword, began to slip weakly.
The surrounding scenery suddenly turned pitch black, and the voices of his companions gradually faded into the distance, becoming indistinct and faint.
Finally, Lin Qiong collapsed to the ground, plunging into endless darkness.
The Heavenly Fire Greatsword, which was stuck in the ground and radiating intense light, also dimmed at this moment.
"Qiong!"
Seeing Lin Qiong suddenly collapse, everyone anxiously called out his name, squatted down, and shook his shoulders, trying to wake him up.
No matter how they called out to him, Lin Qiong did not respond.
Just as everyone was feeling helpless, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind them.
"What on earth happened here?"
A man was seen hurrying towards the group, his brows furrowed as he looked around at the charred landscape.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw who it was. March 7th was the first to speak, "Uncle Yang! Come quick, something's happened to Qiong!"
Her voice carried a hint of urgency, suggesting she placed great trust in the man known as "Uncle Yang."
Upon hearing the call of March 7th, Walter Young's expression darkened slightly, and he quickened his pace.
"How do I reply...?"
When Walter Yang came to Lin Qiong's side, his pupils suddenly contracted as an object caught his eye and deeply attracted his attention.
There he saw a great crimson sword, so familiar to him that he knew it all too well, silently planted in the ground.
"Heavenly Fire Judgment!?" Walter Yang's voice was filled with shock, as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable scene in the world.
Now everything makes sense; no wonder I felt a powerful surge of Honkai energy earlier.
Walter Young gently pushed up his glasses, the reflective lenses obscuring his expression.
His gaze kept shifting between Lin Qiong and the Heavenly Fire Judgment, as if searching for some connection between the two.
Walter Young's shocked expression filled Dan Heng, who was observing from the side, with doubts.
His intuition told him that Walter Yang must know something about Lin Qiong's current situation and this greatsword.
With this in mind, Dan Heng immediately said, "Mr. Walter, it seems that there is some kind of energy in Qiong's body that is constantly eroding him. Do you know anything about this?"
Upon hearing this, Walter Young's expression became even more serious.
He first glanced at Dan Heng, then shifted his gaze to Lin Qiong lying on the ground.
"If I'm not mistaken, Qiong has likely unleashed the zeroth rated power of 'Heavenly Fire Judgment.'"
"Zero rated power?"
The group repeated the unfamiliar word, their faces showing confusion.
Walter Young nodded and continued, "It would take a long time to explain this, but in short, it's a pattern that puts a strain on the body."
"Only a very small number of people with special physical conditions can use it at will."
His tone carried a hint of emotion, as if he were recalling his past experiences.
"Uh... I don't quite understand, but Uncle Yang, please think of a way to help Qiong!"
March 7th first touched his little head, then showed an anxious expression on his face.
March 7's words made Walter Yang fall into deep thought; Lin Qiong's current situation was indeed very troublesome for him.
He stared at Lin Qiong lying on the ground, his brows furrowed, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Sigh, if only she were here..."
He sighed softly, and suddenly the image of a red-haired woman with pigtails appeared in his mind.
Just then, when Walter Young caught a glimpse of Xing standing to the side, he suddenly paused, as if inspired.
"...maybe!"
He muttered to himself, a hint of excitement in his voice.
Walter Yang first looked at the ball of light floating in the air, and then fixed his gaze on Lin Qiong.
"I've got an idea!"