Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

Xiao Muchen stood in the mysterious and hot cave, the air around him seemed to be distorted by the high temperature. His eyes were firm and blazing, staring closely at the beating Yin Yang Reverse Heart Flame in front of him. Sweat kept falling from his forehead, dripping on the hot ground and evaporating instantly, but there was no retreat or hesitation in his eyes.

"Yin Yang Ni Xin Yan, I, Xiao Muchen, sincerely hope to work hand in hand with you, unleash your great power, and embark on the road to the top together. I am willing to use my sincerity and courage to prove that I am qualified to be your master." Xiao Muchen's voice echoed in this empty cave, with incomparable firmness and sincerity. Every word seemed to contain his deep desire and determination. The sound echoed repeatedly in the cave, hitting the stone wall, and then rebounding back, forming a strange resonance.

His hands were clenched tightly, his knuckles were white from exertion, and his body was slightly leaning forward, as if ready to meet the upcoming challenge at any time. His heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent cave, and every beat seemed to be beating a drum to cheer for his determination.

Time passed by minute by minute, and there was no other sound in the cave except his own breathing and heartbeat. Xiao Muchen's eyes never left Yin Yang Ni Xin Yan, his heart was full of expectations, and he was also ready to face any difficulties.

Just when Xiao Muchen was about to despair, the Yin-Yang Reverse Heart Flame finally responded. The flame that had been burning quietly suddenly jumped violently, and the light in the cave suddenly became brighter. A powerful wave of power surged towards Xiao Muchen like a surging wave. The power was so strong and overbearing that Xiao Muchen subconsciously took a few steps back before he could barely stabilize his body. His face showed an expression of both excitement and nervousness, because he knew that the real test was about to begin.

However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the cave, breaking the brief peace. Lin Wan'er appeared at the entrance of the cave, her face full of anxiety and worry.

"Muchen, I'm worried about you, so I came here." There was a slight tremor in Lin Wan'er's voice, and her eyes calmed down a little the moment she saw Xiao Muchen.

Xiao Muchen nodded slightly and felt a little warmth in his heart, "Wan'er, it is too dangerous for you to come here, but since you are here, let's face it together." His voice was firm and powerful, giving Lin Wan'er a little comfort.

Before they could communicate more, the test of Yin Yang Reverse Heart Flame officially began. The surrounding environment changed drastically in an instant. The originally hot cave became gloomy and cold. A piercing chill rose from the soles of their feet, making them shiver. The stone wall that originally shone with strange light became dim at this moment, as if covered by a thick layer of haze.

There were strange noises coming from the darkness, as if countless vengeful spirits were whispering, crying, and roaring. The sound was sometimes far away, sometimes near, making people unpredictable, but also creepy. Sometimes it was like a tragic story being told softly in the ear, and sometimes it was like a shrill scream in the distance, making people's heartbeat speed up involuntarily.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er only felt an invisible pressure coming like a mountain, and their minds were gradually affected by the power of the Ni Xin Yan. Various terrifying scenes began to emerge in front of them. There were former enemies rushing towards them with fangs and claws. Those enemies had hideous smiles on their faces, and their eyes were full of hatred and murderous intent. They brandished sharp weapons, flashing cold light, as if they wanted to cut Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er into pieces. The enemy's figure loomed in the darkness, and each appearance brought a stronger sense of oppression.

There were also lost relatives crying out in pain, their voices filled with despair and helplessness, their hands stretched out to grab something, but they couldn't grab anything. The faces of the relatives were distorted, tears were streaming down their faces, and the grief made Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er's hearts clench.

There is also endless darkness and loneliness spreading, as if to swallow them into an abyss without light. The darkness is like thick ink, making it impossible to escape, and the loneliness is like cold shackles, tightly binding their hearts.

Xiao Muchen tried to stay awake. He kept telling himself in his heart: "All of this is an illusion, a test from the Yin-Yang Reverse Heart Flame. I can't be fooled by it." He closed his eyes tightly, trying to block out those horrible scenes, but those scenes kept appearing in his mind. Every time he tried to drive them away, those scenes became clearer and more realistic, as if they were trying to force their way into the depths of his consciousness.

Lin Wan'er was in the same predicament. Her eyes became confused and her body trembled slightly. The painful memories and horrible scenes from the past kept attacking her mental defenses, almost causing her to collapse. Her lips trembled, and she wanted to say something, but could only make vague sounds.

"Wan'er, cheer up! This is all fake! We can definitely make it through!" Xiao Muchen shouted loudly, his voice sounded particularly firm in this chaotic environment. His voice was like a ray of light, penetrating the dark fog and reaching Lin Wan'er's ears.

Lin Wan'er sobered up a little after hearing Xiao Muchen's cry. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. But soon, new scenes emerged again, and she fell into confusion again. Wave after wave of horrific scenes came like a tide, making her overwhelmed and almost losing the ability to think.

Xiao Muchen knew that if they could not get rid of the interference of these hallucinations, they would not be able to pass the test. He suppressed his inner fear and confusion and began to carefully observe the surrounding environment, trying to find a way out. His eyes quickly swept through every corner, not missing any subtle changes.

He found that whenever he tried to resist those horrific scenes, the fear and confusion in his heart would become stronger, but when he tried to relax himself and accept those scenes, he could relieve some of the pressure. This discovery ignited a glimmer of hope in his heart.

So, Xiao Muchen decided to try a new method. He slowly opened his eyes, no longer resisting those horrific scenes, but letting his heart feel them. He told himself that these were all projections of the fear and pain deep in his heart, and only by facing them could he defeat them. His breathing became steady and deep, trying to keep his mind calm.

However, this process was not easy. The scenes were too real, and every detail was so clear that he could hardly distinguish between reality and illusion. Every hideous face and every shrill cry seemed to tear at his soul.

Xiao Muchen felt his strength gradually draining away, and his body became weaker and weaker. Every time he faced those horrific scenes, it was like a life-and-death battle, which exhausted him. His legs began to weaken, and he could hardly support his body.

"Is it really impossible to pass this test?" Xiao Muchen couldn't help but feel a little desperate. But when he saw Lin Wan'er struggling beside him, he rekindled his fighting spirit. He remembered their common goal and the oath they had made.

"No, I can't give up! I still have Wan'er and our future!" Xiao Muchen swore secretly in his heart. His eyes became firm again, as if burning with a flame that would never go out.

He concentrated again, trying to adjust his breathing and calm his mind. He began to try to communicate with those horrific scenes, trying to understand the inner fear behind them.

"You are nothing but shadows in my heart. I will not be controlled by you anymore!" Xiao Muchen shouted loudly. His voice echoed in the cave with a fearless courage.

As he shouted, the terrifying scenes seemed to tremble slightly, as if they were shocked by his courage. But they did not disappear, but continued to surround him, trying to find his flaws.

With Xiao Muchen's encouragement, Lin Wan'er also began to try to face her inner fear. She recalled the good times she had spent with Xiao Muchen, and those warm memories gave her strength. Her eyes gradually became firm, and she was no longer as confused and helpless as before.

"Mu Chen, we can do it!" Lin Wan'er said. Although her voice was still trembling, she was more determined. She held Xiao Muchen's hand tightly, as if drawing strength from his hand.

Xiao Muchen nodded and held Lin Wan'er's hand, "Yes, let's do it together!" Their hands were tightly clasped, conveying warmth and courage to each other.

The two relied on each other, gave each other strength, and continued to move forward in this horrible illusion. Although their steps were slow, they did not retreat at all, and every step was full of firmness and determination.