Immortals Step into Heaven

Just then, a clatter of footsteps could be heard from behind. A group of people rushed towards them. Leading the group was a ferocious-looking man. Seeing Zheng Yuan and Li Xiuyun in front of the secret room, he shouted, "You two little brats, do you want to keep the treasure for yourself?" He then charged, brandishing his massive axe. Zheng Yuan's expression changed, and he and Li Xiuyun stood back to back, ready to meet the enemy.

Zheng Yuan's eyes flashed, and he quickly took out the Beihai stick from his storage bag and smashed it towards the charging big man. Li Xiuyun was not to be outdone, and controlled the flying sword to kill the big man.

Zheng Yuan's eyes flashed, and he quickly pulled the Beihai Staff from his storage bag and hurled it at the charging man. The staff whistled with the wind, the faint sound of crashing waves, as if it would crush the man. Li Xiuyun, not to be outdone, controlled her flying sword and charged at the man. The sword transformed into a streak of light, piercing the man's throat.

The burly man, seeing this, remained calm. He swung his massive axe fiercely, the axe blade colliding with the Beihai staff, sending out dazzling sparks. The powerful impact numbed Zheng Yuan's palms. Just as the flying sword was about to pierce his throat, the burly man suddenly lurched forward, mysteriously vanishing from the scene. The next moment, he reappeared behind Li Xiuyun, his massive axe slashing fiercely at her back.

Zheng Yuan roared at the sight, ignoring the pain in his arm as he swung his Beihai staff once more. A shadowy figure transformed into a golden dragon, leaping out from it and swooping down upon the large man. The dragon bared its fangs and claws, dispelling heat wherever it passed, charging towards the enemy with an icy aura. Li Xiuyun, sensing the danger behind her, hurriedly controlled her flying sword to defend herself. The sword spun in mid-air, blocking the giant axe with a clanging sound of metal clashing.

At that moment, the dozens of people following the large man also launched their attacks, raining down spells and magical weapons on Zheng Yuan and Li Xiuyun. Zheng Yuan's heart sank, knowing that this would not end peacefully. He moved closer to Li Xiuyun, preparing to jointly withstand the torrential onslaught.

Zheng Yuan and Li Xiuyun fought tooth and nail against the onslaught of attacks. Zheng Yuan wielded his Beihai staff, its shadows swirling around him, blocking each attack. However, the enemy was outnumbered, and many of their attacks still managed to penetrate his defenses, leaving several wounds. Li Xiuyun struggled to control her flying sword. While her sword was powerful, the enemy's onslaught was too fierce, and her mana was rapidly depleting.

This isn't going to work! Zheng Yuan shouted. Li Xiuyun gritted her teeth and nodded. She glanced around and saw a spot not far away where the lava was churning even more violently, as if some force was stirring it from below. "Over there, let's break out over there!" Li Xiuyun shouted.

Zheng Yuan understood and slammed the Beihai Staff into the ground. A powerful wave of magical power spread out from him, temporarily forcing back the surrounding enemies. The two took the opportunity to rush towards the lava field.

When those who were pursuing them saw that they were trying to escape, they refused to give up and kept chasing them.

Zheng Yuan and Li Xiuyun ran furiously ahead, their enemies hot on their heels. As they drew closer and closer to the roiling lava field, the temperature around them grew ever higher, the air seemingly on fire.

As they pursued, the enemy attacked again, sending flaming arrows and icy spikes hurtling towards them. Zheng Yuan spun, swiftly swinging his Beihai staff, forming a magical shield that blocked the attacks, though the recoil caused blood to flow from the corner of his mouth. Li Xiuyun continuously channeled magical power into her flying sword, increasing its speed. Simultaneously, she cast a wind spell, unleashing a gust of wind that sent sand and rocks flying towards the enemy, slightly hindering their pursuit.

Just then, they finally reached the edge of that unique lava zone. The lava here roiled violently like boiling water, with huge bubbles occasionally bubbling up and exploding, sending magma scattering like fireworks. Zheng Yuan frowned as he watched the surging lava beneath his feet.

"Master! Go into the lava! The Spiritual Fire is hidden beneath." Yu'er's voice echoed urgently in Zheng Yuan's mind, tinged with anxiety and nervousness. Zheng Yuan was startled. The lava was so scorching and violent that jumping in would undoubtedly be fatal. But if the Spiritual Fire was truly within it, as Yu'er said, then the risk was unavoidable.

He turned to look at Li Xiuyun, his eyes filled with questioning and determination, and said, "Xiuyun, let's jump down, do you dare?" But Li Xiuyun just looked at him and smiled slightly. There was no fear in that smile, and her eyes were firm.

A warm feeling welled up in Zheng Yuan's heart. He nodded vigorously, then tightly grasped Li Xiuyun's hand and leaped into the surging lava. At that moment, the spiritual bracelet on Zheng Yuan's wrist shone brightly, and a spiritual shield instantly unfolded, tightly enveloping the two of them. This shield was like a small boat in the lava, enduring the endless impact.

"Master, go right." Yu'er's voice rang out again. Zheng Yuan gritted his teeth and dragged Li Xiuyun forward with difficulty. The surrounding magma was raging like a demon, and every step forward consumed a huge amount of mana.

Zheng Yuan felt his magical power rapidly draining away, as if his body were being hollowed out. Even with the shield's protection, the waves of heat still felt like a physical force, scorching his skin. His forehead was soon covered in beads of sweat, which slid down his cheeks and were instantly evaporated by the heat.

Li Xiuyun, her whole body wet with sweat, looked extremely attractive.

In this extremely harsh environment, every moment felt incredibly long. An unknown amount of time passed, but just when Zheng Yuan felt he was about to collapse, they finally reached a platform. This stone platform emanated a faint glow, and it seemed as if an invisible force was shielding the surging lava from the surroundings, creating a rare safe haven.

The two climbed onto the stone platform and discovered a cave entrance. A faint light flickered inside, revealing a mysterious aura. Li Xiuyun turned to look at Zheng Yuan with curiosity in her eyes. "Zheng Yuan, do you think this could be a cave left behind by someone else?"

Zheng Yuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, took a deep breath, calmed his disordered breathing, and said, "Maybe! Let's go in and take a look." Although his voice was calm, his heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness.

The two cautiously entered the cave, and the scene inside gradually became clear. In the center of the cave stood a stone table, seemingly ancient and heavy, as if bearing the vicissitudes of time. Atop the stone table sat a silver box, covered in sealing talismans. These talismans flickered like streams of light, seemingly sealing some powerful force. Next to the silver box, a sword lay quietly. Its blade was simple, and its hilt was inlaid with a blue gem, emitting a soft glow that added a touch of fantasy to the mysterious cave.