Chapter 1200 Molten Crystal Stone Ape

In the core caverns of the Earth Country's Crimson Flame Volcano, a magma lake glowed orange-red, its walls scorched by the heat. Shangguan Mo stood before the system's light screen, his palm resting on a "Melting Core Crimson Crystal" the size of a human head. The crystal was crimson, its interior ablaze with a magma-like aura. It was a rare material he had unearthed from the molten fissures after diving into the volcano's deepest depths, spending half a month digging it out. The system panel noted its "100% Molten Release Conductivity, S-Rank Compatibility with Tailed Beast Chakra."

On the other side of the light curtain, a specially designed container held an orange-red liquid, tiny sparks floating on its surface. This was the Four-Tails Son Goku Chakra fluid he had risked extracting three months ago when the Four-Tails Jinchuriki lost control. Every drop contained the violent force of a molten release technique capable of melting rock. "System, confirm the fusion plan: Use the Molten Red Crystal as the carrier, inject the Four-Tails fluid, and stabilize it with the 'Earth Vein Rune' to create the summoning beast 'Melted Crystal Stone Ape.'"

Shangguan Mo had barely finished speaking when a scarlet warning popped up on the screen: "The Four-Tails' chakra is at 92% frenzy, with a 45% risk of fusion failure. Do you want to activate the 'forced stabilization program'?" Without hesitation, he tapped "Confirm" with his fingertips, biting his fingertip and pressing the blood onto the Molten Heart Red Crystal. This was the "contract initiator" required by the system, allowing the summoned beast to establish a deeper mental connection with him.

"With Crimson Crystal as its bones, and Molten Release as its soul, the system summons—Melted Crystal Stone Ape!"

The moment the original liquid was injected into the crystal, the magma within the cave suddenly boiled. Orange-red chakra burst through the container, colliding with the crimson crystal in a dazzling light. The system's light screen frantically refreshed the data: "Fusion degree 30%... The crimson crystal begins to reshape... 60%... The fragment of the Four-Tails' consciousness has awakened!" Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the crimson crystal, and magma flowed along them, gradually converging into the outline of an ape—thick arms covered in crystal clusters, a head sprouting sharp horns of solidified lava, and a pulsating molten core embedded in its chest, spewing tiny sparks with every beat.

"Warning! Chakra outburst! Activate earth vein runes!" As the system alarm sounded, Shangguan Mo had already formed a seal. Golden runes appeared on the cave floor, firmly locking the surging molten energy around the red crystal. As the last rune illuminated, the fusion degree finally reached 100%. The gigantic ape-like figure fully took shape. From the two-meter-tall crystal cluster's body, magma slowly flowed through the cracks, making a sizzling sound. The Molten Crystal Stone Ape was born!

Just then, footsteps were heard at the cave entrance. Three Iwagakure ninjas rushed in, katanas in hand. The leader shouted, "Outsider! How dare you steal the volcanic red crystal and use the tailed beast's chakra for personal gain!" Before he could finish his words, one of them unleashed his Earth Style technique, Earth Flow Wall, attempting to trap Shangguan Mo within the rock wall.

"Stone Ape, break armor!" Shangguan Mo thought, and the Molten Crystal Stone Ape swung his fist fiercely. His crystal-encrusted fist, swirling with Molten Chakra, smashed fiercely into the earthen wall. The earthen wall instantly melted into magma, and the Stone Ape seized the momentum and rushed out. With his other hand, he condensed an orange-red molten crystal spear, which accurately pierced the second ninja's ninja tool bag, causing the sealing scroll to fall to the ground.

The last ninja, seeing the situation was dire, unleashed his Earth Style technique, Rock Collapse, sending countless rocks crashing down from above. The Molten Crystal Stone Monkey didn't dodge. The Molten Style core in his chest glowed brightly, erupting a column of magma that melted the rocks. Simultaneously, the Crystal Cluster's arms suddenly extended, wrapping around the ninja's ankles and slamming him into the ground.

After dispatching the pursuers, the Molten Crystal Ape docilely crouched at Shangguan Mo's feet. The core in its chest gradually dimmed, and the magma on the crystal cluster slowly solidified. A system screen popped up a message: "The loyalty of the summoned beast 'Melted Crystal Ape' is 100%. Unlocked skills: Molten Crystal Armor Break, Red Crystal Cage, and Magma Spray. More Molten Release derivative skills can be unlocked through system upgrades."

Shangguan Mo stroked the stone ape's crystal arm, feeling the chakra connected to it in his body.