C37 Obtaining Hundredyear Fire Lotus Root

"So this is the Earth Refining Death Volcano? The eerie aura emanating from within is intensely hot!" Ling Yunfan mopped the sweat from his brow, his expression creased with concern as he stood at the base of a massive, barren mountain resembling a desert of sand and stone.

Taking a swig of water, he proceeded up the slope, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Truth be told