A sea of ​​fire.

The world was ablaze with red.

The heat suddenly solidified into a substance.

Looking out, all that could be seen was an endless sea of ​​crimson fire, the rolling flames roaring and raging like a raging beast, the tongues of fire licking the void and dyeing the surrounding sky a scorching orange-red.

Deep within the sea of ​​fire, the flames twisted and distorted into shadows, sometimes revealing the outline of a fire beast with deer antlers and a lion's body, and sometimes surging up the phantom of a flaming roc with a wingspan of a hundred feet. Although these phantoms of strange creatures had no physical form, they exuded the ferocious aura of ancient savagery. With each opening and closing of their fangs, even the air was scorched and crackled. Faint, low roars echoed from the core of the sea of ​​fire, making people tremble.

Within this sea of ​​fire laid out by the fire dragon, three life-or-death trials are hidden.

The dragon's intent echoed clearly in the ears of the four:

Each time you pass a level, you will be rewarded with an opportunity that suits you, such as a tempering fire crystal, a seed of enlightenment, or an ancient fire technique. If you can break through three levels and reach the deepest part of the sea of ​​fire, you can obtain the earth core fire lotus, a treasure of heaven and earth, and a mysterious opportunity that belongs only to those who pass the levels, waiting to be unlocked.

call!

The pie in the sky is painted with a rather large image.

But they don't actually have to eat it.

But it seems they—had no choice!

Well, like I said, we're already here, right?

Su Xiaoya, Yu Shuheng, Su Mingyi and Langlang stood side by side, their clothes fluttering in the heat of the fire, their hair curling slightly.

The four exchanged a glance, needing no words, all seeing an unwavering determination in each other's eyes:

Su Xiaoya's eyes burned with an indomitable spirit, and the hilt of the Chaos Five Elements Sword was slightly warm in her palm, as if echoing the sea of ​​fire in the sky.

Yu Shuheng remained calm, his fingertips swirling with a pale blue spiritual aura, his spiritual energy flowing freely throughout his body, having already made all the necessary preparations.

Su Mingyi's eyes were cold and sharp, and the sword at his waist hummed faintly. The chilling aura of the sword intent of annihilation quietly leaked out, forming an eerie balance with the surrounding heat.

Langlang stood tall and straight, his body covered in a faint golden light, his fists clenched, his fierce aura overflowing.

Before leaving, the fire dragon left behind a yellow bird and a black snake.

The golden feathers of the yellow bird are afraid of fire, and the water-attribute spiritual power of the black snake is even more restricted in this place. Leaving them outside to protect the group can not only prevent them from being damaged, but also prevent external evil spirits from taking advantage of the group's trial. The fire dragon's arrangement is quite comprehensive.

The yellow bird landed on a boulder not far away, its golden eyes fixed on the four people's backs, and let out a clear cry, as if to encourage them.

The black serpent coiled beneath the boulder, its eyes slightly narrowed, its aura wary, guarding the entrance to this trial.

Without further hesitation, the four of them stepped forward together and resolutely entered the raging sea of ​​fire.

The moment the soles of their feet touched the flames at the edge of the sea of ​​fire, a surge of violent fire elemental energy coursed through their meridians and into their bodies.

Su Xiaoya activated her chaotic spiritual power to protect herself, Yu Shuheng used his azure spiritual power to form a barrier, Su Mingyi's annihilation sword intent directly transformed into a cold light to isolate the heat wave, and Langlang activated his physical spiritual power to withstand the burning pain.

The sea of ​​fire beneath your feet is not real; stepping into it is like walking on clouds, but a hundred times more dangerous. With each step, you must contend with the erosion of the flames and the invisible malevolent energy hidden within them.

After traveling only a few miles, the surrounding flames suddenly subsided, and in the open space ahead, countless figures slowly coalesced into shape—the first test, the fire golems, had appeared.

Those puppets were like demons emerging from hell, their bodies forged from solidified flames and firestone, radiating a scorching aura.

They are similar in size to humans, about ten feet tall, but are more powerful and majestic than humans.

It was engulfed in raging flames, as if it were the embodiment of fire, burning fiercely and distorting the surrounding air.

The puppet's eyes were two flickering crimson flames, like burning fires, shimmering with an eerie light.

Their eyes revealed a coldness and ruthlessness, like machines devoid of any emotion, only knowing how to carry out their master's orders.

He held a longsword and a giant axe formed from flames, which shimmered with dazzling firelight.

The longsword was incredibly sharp, with flames leaping across its blade, as if it could cut through any obstacle.

The giant axe is imposing, its blade gleaming with a blazing light, as if it could cleave the heavens and the earth.

Although these puppets lack intelligence, the spiritual energy emanating from them is incredibly powerful and chilling.

Their movements are swift and agile, like a whirlwind; wherever they go, flames burn and grass and trees turn to ash.

“Numerous in number, but with mediocre cultivation, a swift victory can be achieved with good teamwork!” Yu Shuheng shouted in a deep voice. Before he finished speaking, his figure had already sped out like a bird, and the azure spiritual power at his fingertips surged like a raging wave, instantly transforming into several sharp spiritual blades that slashed towards the puppets in the front row like lightning.

Su Xiaoya followed closely, the Chaos Five Elements Sword was drawn like a dragon's roar, the sword sound was crisp and melodious, the five elements spiritual power wove into a dazzling net of light like colorful ribbons, with one swing of the sword, three or four fire puppets were shattered by the sword energy like fragile porcelain, turning into sparks all over the sky.

Su Mingyi's figure was elusive, like a ghost. The sword intent of annihilation condensed at the tip of the sword like a cold star. With a flash of cold light, it pierced the core of the puppet's fire essence stone as accurately as a sharp arrow. Without the support of the core, the puppet instantly collapsed like a landslide.

Langlang charged forward like a tiger descending a mountain, his fists flashing with dazzling golden light. Like iron hammers, he crashed head-on into the oncoming puppet. The wind from his punches howled like a storm, and each punch smashed the puppet to pieces as if Mount Tai were crushing an egg.

The four had a clear division of labor, combining offense and defense. Su Xiaoya was the main attacker, Yu Shuheng controlled the field, Su Mingyi attacked the core, and Langlang blocked the attack head-on. Their cooperation was seamless. In just half an incense stick's time, the fire puppets on the ground were completely wiped out like defeated soldiers.

The moment the puppet disintegrated, countless sparks condensed like stars in the night sky into dozens of crimson crystals the size of pigeon eggs—these were the Body Tempering Fire Crystals.

The tempering fire crystals were warm to the touch, their spiritual energy pure and fine, like nectar. The group picked them up as if they were treasures, took a short breath, and then, like warriors, ventured into the depths of the sea of ​​fire. This was the opportunity of the first trial. Although not particularly rare, it was like a magic pill that could temper the body and resist the erosion of the fire poison that followed.

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