72 Delegating Leadership, Harboring Indignation

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    ''"The temperature is increasing far beyond what I expected? It seems as if the beast in question possesses an extremely high affinity with Fire Essence

    " muttered Cynthia as she took note of the increasing heat while advancing further. It was reaching a point that caused them—cultivators—to perspire.''

    ''On the other hand

    Apollo continued to draw in this essence. It was akin to a blessing for his current circulation pathways

    ''If it''s like this

    the high levels of Fire Essence should accelerate my progress. It is less tedious than the manual separation of this particular element and absorbing it.''''

    ''[It is indeed beneficial to you. After all

    this flame is unstable and that''s what demons thrive in—the fires of instability. However

    do take caution. The fluctuations I''m sensing are growing fainter as if they''re being concealed. It might be a sign of the evolving beast reaching the later stages.]''