Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1611 - 371: Battling the Giant Beast, Obtaining the Essence of Fire

Boom! A horrifying blast echoed through the air, and right away, a massive, fearsome beast burst from the magma ahead of Chen Jiusi and his group. The monster bellowed toward the heavens, clearly furious at its abrupt disturbance from slumber.

In an instant, its jaws gaped open, and with one quick motion, it gulped down hundreds of Flame Scorpions entirely.

At this horrifying display, the nearby Flame Scorpions went into a mad frenzy, fleeing in waves of sheer terror.

Chen Jie and the rest stared in complete shock. Who could have imagined that after breaking free from the tiger's lair, an even deadlier foe lay in wait?

Chen Jie eyed the monster before them. It resembled a huge lizard, stretching roughly a dozen meters in length and standing about five meters high, akin to a gigantic dinosaur.

Fiery red covered its body, dotted with black patches on its back that mimicked rock hues. It had hidden deep in the magma, utterly undetected by anyone.

Studying the beast's shape, Chen Jie sensed an overwhelming terror. This was no doubt a nightmarish entity.

Moreover, it looked like this creature preyed on the Flame Scorpions all around it.

Faced with this savage overlord stirring, the Flame Scorpions bolted in all directions, dispersing like startled wildlife.

Swoosh...

All at once, the Flame Scorpions and other beasts disappeared, some plunging back into the magma, leaving the space near Chen Jie eerily quiet.

Though the Flame Scorpions' danger was gone for now, the colossal flame lizard posed a far greater challenge.

Having devoured hundreds of Flame Scorpions, the behemoth still hungered. Its scarlet tongue darted out, black fumes billowing from its maw. Those tiny, gem-like eyes swept the area for prey, locking onto the strange bipedal figures ahead, who looked delicious.

Clap clap clap...

Moments later, the giant lizard reared up above the magma.

Even with its massive frame, it traversed the molten surface effortlessly, like solid terrain, due to its uniquely formed feet. Broad and fan-shaped, they provided ample support to balance on the magma with ease.

Standing tall, the giant lizard glared at Chen Jie and his companions, making Liu Caidie and Han Ling’er draw sharp breaths in alarm.

Liu Caidie gulped hard and whispered, “This is a Fire Essence Beast!”

Liu Caidie identified the monster they faced—a Fire Essence Beast, one that thrived on fire, drawing sustenance from magma and feasting on Flame Scorpions.

This was a genuinely dreadful fiend, said to wield battle prowess matching the Dragon Realm, rendering it nearly unbeatable in the Ruins.

At that realization, Liu Caidie inhaled deeply, a shiver racing down her spine as icy sweat trickled along her back.

She glanced at Han Ling’er.

“Ling’er, we’re in deep trouble now.”

Han Ling’er gave a bitter sigh, “Yes, our fortune has truly deserted us. Encountering a Fire Essence Beast... Our sect’s records note that among twenty-two ventures into the Flame Hell, just one met this beast, ending in complete wipeout.”

Liu Caidie added, “The Fire Essence Beast has a volatile temper, and we’ve interrupted its sleep and hunt. Now, it sees us as its next meal!”

Upon hearing that, the pair shared helpless grins.

Noticing the situation, the guard Commander realized their dire straits, clenching his jaw before declaring, “Saintess, Miss Liu, rest easy. I’ll draw the beast’s attention.”

Han Ling’er and Liu Caidie both recoiled in horror. “You’ll get killed,” they protested.

The Commander shot back, “Heh, death? What’s there to fear?”

Then, with a mournful look, he continued, “Saintess, Miss Liu, my duty is to remove hurdles in your path. Sadly, I can’t journey with you anymore. Should you earn Holy Merit and return to Ming King, please care for my wife and child.”

“This... Sigh~ Don’t worry, I’ll always honor those who’ve sacrificed for the Holy Sect!”

Han Ling’er felt a wave of sorrow, never anticipating the loss of a loyal subordinate so early in the Ruins.

The Commander faced his men, instructing, “Once I go, safeguard the Saintess at all costs, got it?”

The guards saluted deeply, replying, “Commander, have no fear—we’ll protect her to our last breath.”

Witnessing their resolve, the Commander nodded, “Excellent, then I...”

Grim-faced, the Commander planned to bait the Fire Essence Beast himself, buying escape time for the others. Yet the very next instant, he beheld a sight that nearly bulged his eyes from their sockets.

There was the cripple he despised most, snatching the spear from his grasp and thrusting it straight into the Fire Essence Beast’s hindquarters.

Roar... Roar...

Assaulted, the Fire Essence Beast roared in agony skyward, shaking the whole Molten Lava Cave, but the cripple stood firm. He struck again at the perfect moment, stabbing deep enough to whirl the beast around for a savage bite.

At this, the Commander stood frozen in disbelief. How could anyone be so bold?