Near the fallen beast's core, something flickered faintly.
A flame.
Blue-white in color.
Unlike normal fire, it did not burn violently.
It pulsed.
Slow.
Steady.
As if it were breathing.
"This is an Ice Element Flame," the sprite said softly.
"It was born from the beast's essence and nourished by the energy of heaven and earth."
Li Hao stepped closer.
The flame reacted immediately.
It flickered more intensely—almost as if recognizing him.