The memories of all humanity are awakening, except for mine.

After Shen Jing finished speaking, everyone nodded.

The next morning, as the sun rose, it should have been a cool, early morning in the desert.

However, an unusual heat wave surged in the air.

The once dry and cold desert seemed to have turned into a scorching furnace overnight, with the temperature rising sharply and creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing, being purely human, were particularly uncomfortable with this sudden high temperature.

Sweat instantly soaked through his clothes, and his skin flushed red under the scorching sun, as if it were being roasted by invisible flames.

They had to breathe faster to get more oxygen, while trying to slow down their movements to avoid overexerting themselves.

The Bull Demon King and Qingyun displayed their extraordinary endurance.

Despite its enormous size, the Bull Demon King, being a demon beast, possesses a vitality far exceeding that of ordinary people. Although it struggles against the high temperatures, it can still move forward steadily.

Seeing the state of Jiang Chuan and the other person, Qingyun transformed into the form of a Azure Scaled Eagle, its huge wings gleaming with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

It flapped its wings and soared above the group, using its wings to shield Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing from the scorching sun and relieve their suffering from the heat.

"This temperature is not right."

Jiang Chuan frowned, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

“Based on the geographical distribution, this should be a barren desert, and such extreme high temperatures should not exist here.”

Shen Jing wiped the sweat from his forehead and agreed, "Yes, and the heat is still rising, exceeding what the human body can withstand."

"If we hadn't used our spiritual power to partially resist the sun, we would probably have been dried into mummies by now."

"Could it be some kind of unusual natural phenomenon?"

Under these circumstances, the phone can still hold on thanks to the protection of spiritual energy. However, once it is taken out, it will likely be subjected to the pressure of the heat and explode.

At this moment, the Bull Demon King suddenly lowered his head and hummed.

"I suddenly remembered that the demon race has set up several forbidden areas in the human world, one of which is the Land of Extreme Heat."

"Legend has it that this place was once the territory of a fire-attribute demon king in ancient times. Later, the demon king angered the gods and was sealed here. His powerful fire element gradually permeated the earth, turning this area into an eternally scorching hell."

"This must be the place."

The Bull Demon King paused, then added, "It is said that only creatures with powerful fire attributes can survive here; ordinary demon beasts and even demon lords cannot stay for long."

"Now it seems that this legend is not unfounded."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing broke out in a cold sweat.

"Is there any way to get around this place? All the spiritual energy in my body has been used to resist this heat."

Before the words were finished, a deep and authoritative voice suddenly rang out.

"Why have you outsiders trespassed into the Land of Extreme Flame?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man wearing a fiery red robe appear out of thin air not far away.

He was surrounded by raging flames, and his crimson-gold eyes were as fiery as molten lava.

He held a burning spear in his hand, exuding a fierce aura, clearly extremely displeased with their arrival.

Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. He faced the fiery red-clad man and said loudly, "We have no ill intentions. We just want to go to the far north to find the Demon Sealing Valley."

"Passing through this place was truly out of necessity."

"If this has offended you, you may leave now."

However, the fiery red-clad man was not appeased by this; instead, his anger intensified.

He sneered, "Ha, the far north?"

"That is the core of our clan's forbidden area. How dare you humans trespass there at will?"

"Since you are intruders, you are a provocation against the demon race. Today, we will show you the power of the guardians of the Extreme Flame Land!"

Before anyone could explain, the spear in his hand instantly transformed into a fire dragon, rushing straight towards Jiang Chuan and the others.

In an instant, the Bull Demon King's body expanded from his green ox form to his majestic and powerful true form, his body emanating a dense demonic aura.

He gripped the iron rod and swung it without hesitation, like a towering mountain standing in the air, accurately catching the fiery dragon spear that the fiery man was attacking.

"boom--"

A deafening roar shook the air violently, sending out ripples of intense heat that swept across the surrounding area.

The Bull Demon King stood firmly on the ground, his eyes bright and piercing, staring fearlessly at the other party, and explained in a deep voice: "I am a demon, and I am traveling with them without any intention of offending them. I only entered this place because of a common goal. Please understand."

Upon hearing this, the fiery-red man's face flashed with surprise, but it was quickly replaced by a mocking expression.

He snorted coldly, flames swirling at the tip of his spear, his tone full of contempt: "I never imagined that the demon race would stoop to being a vassal of the human race. How utterly laughable! Today, I will personally eliminate you, this traitor to the demon race!"

At the same time, although Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing were greatly affected by the scorching heat and their combat abilities were greatly reduced, they did not back down. Instead, they used their unique abilities to do their best to assist the Bull Demon King and Qingyun.

Jiang Chuan condensed ice-attribute spiritual power to form a thin ice curtain, striving to resist the heat wave while providing a touch of coolness for his own side.

Shen Jing then mobilized earth-attribute spiritual power to construct rock barriers on the ground in an attempt to block the fiery red man's offensive.

However, even so, the Bull Demon King still couldn't gain the slightest advantage in his fierce battle with the fiery red man in this extremely hot land.

Every swing of the spear in the fiery red man's hand was like a volcanic eruption, with rolling waves of fire, scorching and violent, as if it wanted to melt the entire world.

He himself was agile and moved like the wind, darting through the flames as if he were one with them, each attack precise and deadly.

The Bull Demon King wielded his iron cudgel, the shadows of which were numerous, like mountains pressing down, with immense force.

Qingyun spread its wings, swift as lightning, its sharp claws like hooks, aiming straight for the fiery red man's throat.

The two, one forceful and the other swift, worked together seamlessly, yet they were unable to break through each other's defenses.

The fiery red-clad man was like a dancer in flames, the spear in his hand as if it were alive.

Sometimes it transforms into a blazing dragon, roaring and soaring into the sky.

Sometimes it transforms into a blazing meteor, streaking across the sky.

His figure appeared and disappeared amidst the flames, unpredictable and elusive. Each counterattack was like a thunderbolt, leaving the Bull Demon King and Qingyun struggling to keep up.

The aftershocks of the battle impacted everything around them; the sand and stones in the desert melted into a glassy substance under the high temperature, and the emerald green lake water boiled and churned, rising billowing steam.

The protective barrier that Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing had been trying their best to maintain was on the verge of collapse under the fierce attack. Their faces were pale and they were sweating profusely, but their eyes were firm as they kept a close eye on every change on the battlefield.

At this critical moment, the Bull Demon King suddenly roared, and the Iron Cudgel shone brightly, with demonic energy surging, as if countless mountains were rising and falling within it.

He raised the stick high, concentrating all his strength into a single point, and slammed it down with all his might towards the fiery red man.

At that moment, Qingyun also flapped its wings and swooped down, its sharp claws aimed straight at the opponent's heart, cooperating with the Bull Demon King to launch the final attack.

Upon seeing this, a look of seriousness flashed in the eyes of the fiery red-clad man. He spun his spear rapidly, and the blazing flames gathered into a vortex to meet the combined attack of the Bull Demon King and Qingyun.

With a deafening crash, flames shot into the sky and dust billowed everywhere.

The entire desert seemed to be torn apart by this attack. The enormous energy fluctuations spread wildly in the air, forming scorching ripples that even turned the sky crimson.

As the smoke cleared, the three figures on the battlefield crisscrossed, the outcome still undecided.

Although the Bull Demon King and Qingyun's auras were slightly disordered, they still stood firm.

The fiery red-clad man stood proudly, spear in hand, a hint of surprise in his eyes, clearly not expecting that these two could contend with him to this extent in the Land of Extreme Heat.

"Your strength... truly exceeds my expectations."

The fiery-red man spoke in a deep voice, his flame-wrapped spear slowly lowering, his tone now tinged with solemnity, "But even so, you cannot change the outcome."

This extremely hot land is a forbidden area for our race; no one else may set foot in it!

The Bull Demon King gripped his iron cudgel tightly, caught his breath, and said in a deep voice, "We have no ill intentions; we have only come to find the Demon Sealing Valley."

This matter concerns the safety of both the human and demon realms; we hope you can show leniency and let us pass.

"The safety of both the human and demon realms?"

The man in fiery red thought for a moment, then shook his head. "I can't make that decision."

"Although my Fiery Clan is a demon race, we have long since separated ourselves from the demon race."

"The city lord has decreed that no one is allowed to interfere in any matters concerning the demon realm or the human realm."

"I'm sorry about this."

After the man in fiery red finished speaking, Jiang Chuan slowly walked forward.

"Only by heading to the Demon Sealing Valley to find the secret of the sealed passage to the demon realm can we prevent a great war between the human and demon realms."

"Therefore, we must go to the Demon Sealing Valley."

The man in fiery red hesitated for a moment, then said, "I will report to the city lord and see how he responds. Please wait a moment."

"it is good!"

The crowd waited in place as the fiery red man's figure disappeared into the end of the flames, leaving behind silence and scorching air.

Jiang Chuan, Shen Jing, and the Bull Demon King stood side by side, enduring the scorching heat, each pondering the city lord's decision.

A day and a night passed slowly amidst the high temperature and anxiety. They almost forgot their fatigue, hoping only that the fiery red-clad man would bring the city lord's reply as soon as possible.

The next morning, sunlight pierced through the sweltering heat, stinging everyone's eyes.

Jiang Chuan wiped the hot sweat from his forehead and looked at Shen Jing. He saw that Shen Jing's face was pale and his lips were cracked, clearly suffering greatly from the high temperature of this extremely hot place.

He was secretly anxious, but there was nothing he could do but continue to wait.

However, as time passed, the fiery red man did not return as promised.

Jiang Chuan, Shen Jing, and the Bull Demon King exchanged glances, a sense of foreboding creeping into their hearts.

Shen Jing spoke weakly, "Is this fiery-red man deliberately stalling for time, leaving us to fend for ourselves here?"

The Bull Demon King gripped his iron cudgel tightly and said in a deep voice, "If that's really the case, his actions not only violate his integrity but also show a complete disregard for the life and death of both the human and demon realms."

"Give me a break. They don't care what race you are. It's none of their business."

Qingyun said from the side.

Just as they were discussing this, a strong demonic aura suddenly swept in from afar, accompanied by a low laugh: "You foolish humans, you actually thought I would go and report the information? How laughable."

The fiery red man reappeared in sight, but his expression was completely different from yesterday. A sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes gleamed with smugness.

He strolled over leisurely and sneered, "It seems you've realized you've been played."

"That's right, I didn't report to the city lord at all, because the demon king in the Demon Sealing Valley needs you guests as sacrifices for his resurrection."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing felt a sudden sinking feeling in their hearts.

Enraged, the Bull Demon King slammed his iron cudgel down on the ground, instantly creating a deep trench in the earth.

"Aren't you afraid of divine retribution for such a treacherous act?" he roared.

The fiery red-clad man laughed heartily and replied nonchalantly, "Divine retribution? I only believe in power. Since you insist on entering the Demon Sealing Valley, then don't blame me for being impolite."

The spear in his hand instantly burst into flames, transforming into a fire dragon that charged straight at the three of them.

Faced with the sudden attack from the fiery red man, Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing, despite being extremely weak, still exerted all their strength to release their spiritual power in an attempt to withstand this fatal blow.

The Bull Demon King roared, his iron cudgel swirling like the wind, forcefully meeting the fire dragon spear head-on.

"boom--"

A loud bang, sparks flew everywhere, and a strong wind suddenly arose.

However, at that very instant, a dazzling light streaked across the sky, heading straight for the fiery red man like a shooting star.

The light carried a powerful chill that instantly dispelled the surrounding heat, bringing Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing a long-lost sense of coolness.

The fiery red-clad man looked up in astonishment and saw a woman in an ice-blue robe walking through the air, holding a crystal-clear ice sword in her hand. Her aloof demeanor complemented the chilling aura she exuded.

Her gaze was sharp as she coldly stared at the fiery-red man, and she said, "How dare you lowly people act so recklessly in this place?"

The fiery red-clad man's expression changed slightly. He sensed the unfathomable icy power emanating from the woman before him and became secretly wary.

He dropped his disdain and said in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you interfering in the affairs of my Crimson Clan?"

The woman in ice blue did not answer, but simply waved her hand, and a cold current instantly froze the man in fiery red's spear, turning it into a crystal-clear ice sculpture.

She turned her gaze to Jiang Chuan and the others, her voice clear yet concerned: "Are you all alright?"

Jiang Chuan and Shen Jing nodded gratefully. Jiang Chuan then cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your help, young lady. May I ask your name?"

The woman in ice-blue smiled slightly and said softly, "I am the Frost Fairy, ordered to guard the Demon Sealing Valley."

Since you have come to stop the Demon King's resurrection, you are friends of my Frost Clan.

"I will accompany you through the trials of the extreme heat."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Frost Fairy gently swung her ice sword, and a chill instantly spread out, completely dispelling the surrounding high temperature.

Jiang Chuan, Shen Jing, Qing Yun, and the Bull Demon King were refreshed by the sudden coolness.

But in reality, were they really trying to stop the Demon King from being resurrected?

But now they have no choice but to comply in order to enter the Demon Sealing Valley.

"Frost Fairy, we will definitely help you stop the Demon King from being resurrected!"

Jiang Chuan and the others exchanged glances and immediately understood what Jiang Chuan meant.

"Yes, we must stop the Demon King from being resurrected!" (End of Chapter)