The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

As we approached the Valley of Fire, the air seemed to ignite, a suffocating heat. Every breath burned my throat and lungs. The surging heat, like an invisible yet immensely powerful hand, gripped us tightly, making it difficult to move. Despite the fireproof cloak bestowed by the old witch, its protection was inadequate. I could still clearly feel the intense pressure of the heat emanating from the distant Valley of Fire. The scorching heat was like the maw of a ferocious beast, gaping wide, ready to devour us.

"Oh my god! We're still quite a ways from the Valley of Fire, and it's already this hot! I can't imagine what kind of hellish scene it must be inside." I frowned, my forehead already covered in dense beads of sweat. Crystal clear sweat slid down my cheeks, dripping onto the dry, scorching ground before evaporating instantly. I turned my head with difficulty, looking at Luo Chen, who was also sweating profusely, and spoke with a slightly trembling voice.

A solemn look quietly filled Luo Chen's deep eyes, as if shrouded by a dark cloud. He pursed his lips slightly, his movements slow and steady, and then spoke in a low, resolute voice, "Indeed, it's truly so. I never thought this was just the edge of the area, yet it's already so scorchingly hot. As you can imagine, the deeper we go, the more dangers there will be beyond our imagination. Therefore, we must be fully prepared. For now, let's find a relatively cool place to rest for a while, and then carefully check the integrity of our equipment and the remaining magic power reserves."

With that, we hurried toward a large, slightly cooler rock not far away, finally stopping beneath it. Slightly wearily, I unloaded my heavy bag from my back and reached into it, pulling out a tattered-looking magic book. The pages were even slightly warmed by the intense heat. I carefully and gently opened the book and began to peruse the detailed information on the lives and habits of the fire creatures recorded therein.

Meanwhile, Luo Chen sat quietly by the side. He first extended his right hand to grasp the hilt of the sword, then slowly pulled it from its scabbard. In an instant, the narrow, sharp blade, caught in the dazzling sunlight, gleamed with a chilling glint. He gently extended his left index finger and gently traced it along the blade, muttering to himself a mysterious incantation that would enhance its power. At this moment, his gaze was intensely focused, his expression solemn and serious, as if the world consisted solely of him and the sword in his hand.

"According to the contents of this mysterious ancient book, the vast majority of the fire creatures in the terrifying Flame Valley are bizarre beings formed by highly condensed extremely hot fire elements. These guys are not easy to deal with! Ordinary physical attacks have little effect on them, almost negligible. In order to effectively restrain and defeat them, we must resort to magical water or ice magic." I slowly raised my head, looked at Luo Chen beside me with a serious look, and explained to him solemnly.

Luo Chen nodded slightly, agreeing with my point. His eagle-like eyes slowly shifted from the razor-sharp blade he clutched, and fixed their gaze on me. He spoke softly, "Indeed, the precious magic crystals and rare magical herbs we painstakingly collected along the way should be enough to power us through a series of powerful water-attribute spells. However, even so, we must still use these precious resources with caution and economy. After all, this valley is full of dangers and unpredictable situations, and no one can predict what unexpected situations and dangers will arise next. By the way, do you still remember the rumors about the Fire Valley that you stumbled upon in that remote town?"

I nodded without hesitation and responded, "Of course I remember it vividly! It's said that this place not only hides numerous hidden and deadly traps, making it difficult to defend against them, but also that there are a wide variety of fire creatures living here, some of which are capable of performing magical attacks. It's truly incredibly dangerous!"

After a short rest, we made some adjustments and then set out on our journey again. As the distance to our target gradually shortened, the strong magical fluctuations emanating from the Flame Valley became increasingly clear.

Finally, we finally saw the entrance to the legendary Valley of Fire. It resembled a gaping maw, immense in scale. The surrounding rocks, scorched by the flames for so long, had become a fiery red, appearing from afar as if stained with blood.

Even more terrifying was the endless stream of blazing flames gushing out of the cave entrance. These flames resembled wildly dancing, twisting fire snakes, their fangs bared, claws and teeth bared as they madly spread outwards, as if sternly warning anyone who dared approach: This is an extremely dangerous forbidden area!

"Yes, this is it. Let's go in and explore." I took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging emotions within me so that I could remain as calm and composed as possible. Then, I tightly grasped the weapon I relied on for protection. The handle of the weapon was now slightly hot from holding it tightly for so long, but even so, I didn't dare to relax even a little.

Luo Chen flashed and stepped into the cave entrance like an arrow from a bow. His steps were steady and powerful, and each step seemed to carry a tremendous force, giving people an aura of invincibility.

I followed closely in his footsteps, filled with a mixture of fear and curiosity. However, the moment I stepped into the Valley of Fire, a blazing heatwave swept over us like a roaring, raging sea. The heatwave was so fierce that even the air seemed to ignite wherever it passed, its scorching heat capable of instantly burning a human soul to ash.

I felt breathlessness, as if an invisible hand were gripping my throat. With every breath, scorching air rushed into my mouth and nose like a blazing flame, burning my throat and causing a piercing pain. The pain was almost unbearable, and even speaking became extremely difficult.

"This... this high temperature is a hundred times more terrifying than I imagined!" I squeezed out these words from between my teeth with all my strength, my voice sounding particularly hoarse due to the pain in my throat.

Luo Chen, meanwhile, struggled mightily against the stifling heat. Beads of sweat, the size of beans, streamed down his stoic face, dripping onto the scorching ground beneath his feet before vanishing in a puff of smoke. Despite this, he gritted his teeth, observing the surroundings intently.

"Concentrate! Don't let your guard down, those fire creatures may appear at any time. Here, the high temperature will quickly consume our physical strength and magic power. If we are careless, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, we must always remain highly vigilant!" Luo Chen reminded me while moving forward cautiously.

The two of us moved forward slowly through the valley, feeling apprehensive and cautious. The flames around us were like a group of dancing elves, leaping and dancing freely, releasing their passion and energy, and illuminating the entire valley with a red glow like purgatory.

Suddenly, several figures flickering with strange red light appeared faintly in the darkness ahead. These figures appeared looming, and against the flickering firelight, they looked even more mysterious.

"Those are fire creatures! Everyone, be careful and prepare for battle!" Luo Chen shouted solemnly, his voice trembling slightly, and it was obvious that he was a little nervous inside. After all, these monsters before him were no ordinary foes.

Those fiery creatures resembled wild wolves, yet were fundamentally different. Their entire bodies were composed of blazing flames, like demonic emissaries from the depths of hell. Their eyes, in particular, gleamed with a fierce and piercing light, like two balls of blazing flames poised to erupt at any moment.

Before anyone could fully react, these fiery creatures suddenly opened their mouths and violently spewed out streams of flames. The flames shot towards us like arrows from a bow, carrying with them terrifying heat and a piercing whistling sound, sweeping towards us in an overwhelming manner.

Without hesitation, I unleashed my signature water curtain magic. "Water spirits, please heed my call and gather into a curtain to resist this fierce flame and protect us!" As I chanted the incantation, the thin mist around us began to gather at an astonishing rate. In the blink of an eye, a vast curtain of water unfolded before us.

With a resounding "bang," the flaming arrow slammed fiercely into the water curtain. Instantly, countless sparks flew, accompanied by a hissing sound. The water curtain, struck so violently, erupted in bursts of white vapor, creating a scene both spectacular and breathtaking.

Seeing this, Luo Chen rushed towards the group of savage fire wolves without hesitation. At the same time, he shouted at me at the top of his voice: "I will distract their attention first, and you wait for the right moment to attack their vital parts!" I saw that there was a faint light blue halo lingering on the long sword in his hand. It was obvious that he used his powerful magic power to strengthen the blade.

Sensing Luo Chen's menacing charge, the flame wolves instantly attacked, quickly surrounding him. These flame wolves were incredibly agile, constantly leaping up and down around Luo Chen, launching frequent and fierce attacks. Yet, facing such a ferocious siege, Luo Chen remained undeterred. He maneuvered, deftly dodging wave after wave of attacks while secretly searching for the perfect opportunity to strike back.

In a flash, a massive flame wolf suddenly soared into the air, its maw gaping, and lunged at Luo Chen with the force of a mountain crushing an egg. In the nick of time, Luo Chen dodged the blow with a slight twist of his body. Then, seizing the opportunity, he spun around, wielding his blue-glowing sword, and stabbed the flame wolf with lightning speed. Unfortunately, while the sword successfully pierced the flame wolf's body, it failed to inflict any substantial damage.

"Damn it! It seems that relying solely on this ordinary physical attack is not enough to cause any effective damage to them." Luo Chen frowned, his face looking solemn, and he muttered to himself in a low voice.

"I'll help you!" I shouted, my voice echoing across the battlefield. In a flash, I reached into my bag and snatched out the magical crystal, radiating a mysterious light. I gripped it tightly, and with a slight force, it shattered. Instantly, the immense magical power contained within the crystal poured out like a raging torrent, instantly filling the surrounding space.

I took a deep breath, focused my mind, and summoned this immense magical energy. As I chanted, "The power of ice, condense into thorns, pierce the flames, freeze the evil," I began to feel a sudden movement on the ground. Sharp ice spikes burst from the earth at an astonishing speed, growing and extending continuously, as if possessed of life, as they hurtled straight towards the ferocious flame wolf.

With a muffled "puff," the ice spike accurately struck the Flame Wolf. Unexpectedly, the blazing flames on the Flame Wolf flickered only a few times before flaring up again and quickly returning to their original state. Seeing this, my heart sank.

"Their resistance to ice spikes is so strong, far beyond our previous expectations! It seems we must change our tactics immediately." I said loudly with an anxious face, and I couldn't help but worry whether we can defeat these troublesome fire creatures in front of us.

At this time, Luo Chen, who was struggling to resist the attack of the fire wolves in the front, turned around and responded loudly: "Don't panic! Let me try to see if I can disperse the flames on their bodies first, and then you can take the opportunity to launch a more powerful water magic to attack." Before he finished speaking, the sword in his hand danced like the wind, bringing up a dazzling sword light, and slashed fiercely at a fire wolf in front of him.

Luo Chen's eyes were focused and determined. He took a deep breath and began to unleash his astonishingly powerful wind magic with all his might. He tightly gripped the sword, which shone with mysterious light, and with a powerful swing of his arm, the blade instantly sliced ​​through the air, bringing with it a powerful gust of wind. Simultaneously, a surge of magical power continuously flowed from the sword, blending and colliding with the surrounding air, triggering an extremely violent storm of airflow!

At this moment, Luo Chen was like a god who controlled the wind and clouds, shouting the ancient and mysterious spell loudly: "Messenger of Wind, blow away the flames, weaken the enemy, and help me!" As his words fell, the powerful airflow generated by magic power was like a ferocious beast, sweeping towards the surging fire wolf pack in front with bared fangs and claws.

Only a "whoosh" sound could be heard throughout the sky. Wherever the air flow passed, the originally blazing flames were blown to sway unsteadily, and some flames were even extinguished directly, making the flames on the flame wolf noticeably dimmer.

At this moment, I, who had been waiting nearby, seized this golden opportunity. I quickly gathered all my magical energy and concentrated it between my palms. Then, my hands danced through the air like a butterfly, chanting a complex and profound water magic spell: "Great Water Elemental, please grant me great power. Gather into a ball and extinguish the flames!"

As the spell finished, a ball of azure, crystal-clear water light slowly condensed above my palm. This ball of water light continuously expanded and contracted, as if possessing life. Finally, it transformed into a massive water ball, several meters in diameter, hovering heavily in mid-air.

I pushed forward with all my might, and the enormous water ball, with unstoppable momentum, hurtled towards the pack of flame wolves like a meteor chasing the moon. When the water ball and the flame wolves collided, the entire space seemed to tremble, followed by a deafening hiss. The collision of water and fire instantly stirred up a cloud of mist, a vast expanse of white that made it almost impossible to see the scene before me.

But after only a moment, the mist gradually dissipated, revealing the battered forms of the Flame Wolves. Faced with the all-conquering force of the water ball, their bodies shrank at a visible rate. The once majestic Flame Wolves were now like deflated balls, their previous arrogance gone. Before long, the Flame Wolves completely vanished, leaving not even a trace behind.

"Huh..." Gazing at the empty battlefield before me, I let out a long breath, my tense nerves finally relaxing. But I knew clearly that even though I had successfully dealt with these formidable flame wolves, the journey ahead would undoubtedly be filled with even more unknown dangers and challenges.

Luo Chen nodded, his face covered in sweat and fatigue, but his eyes remained firm. "We must keep moving forward and find the artifact fragments. This is just the beginning, we can't retreat."

We continued to go deeper into the Fire Valley. The high temperature and the possibility of flaming creatures appearing at any time kept our nerves on edge. But our faith never wavered, because we knew that the artifact fragments were in this dangerous valley, waiting for us to discover.