System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

Chen Xuan noticed Gu Yingying's unusual behavior, looked at her with suspicion, and asked, "Is the aura here suppressing you?"

Gu Yingying nodded respectfully and replied, "This place is filled with the aura of the Sun God's Fire, which counteracts the system I cultivate. However, Master need not worry, I can withstand it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled slightly and said, "In that case, you stay outside to keep watch and guard. She and I will go in and come right back."

"Thank you, Master." Gu Yingying was deeply moved upon hearing this. Back in the Gu God Sect, she had witnessed the plight of too many servants, but Chen Xuan's attitude towards them was completely different from what she had seen before.

In her mind, servants were insignificant beings, so why would a master care whether a servant was in danger or even died?

"You're one of my people, so naturally I'll ensure your safety. Alright, let's go in now."

Seeing that Gu Yingying looked dazed, Chen Xuan didn't take it to heart and simply smiled and explained.

Then, Chen Xuan pulled up Zhanxin's hand, holding the bronze armor plate, his spiritual power surging around him, and flew directly towards the top of the furnace.

"The aura of this Sun God's Fire is so intense, Chen Xuan. With my divine body, I can only descend another thousand miles at most. If I go any deeper..."

Using the token in his hand, Chen Xuan broke through a spatial barrier. In an instant, the horrifying scene at the core of the furnace was displayed before their eyes without reservation.

A furnace entrance, over a hundred miles in diameter, was constantly gushing out thick, scorching red magma. Due to the extremely high temperature, the space above the furnace opening was distorted and slightly deformed, like a funhouse mirror, making everything around it appear unreal.

Upon hearing Zhan Xin's words, Chen Xuan's expression turned solemn, and he slowly nodded. He channeled a surge of divine power into the bronze armor plate in his hand, and as the power flowed, a softly glowing shield instantly formed, enveloping the two of them.

"With the protection of this insulating shield, you should be able to dive to deeper areas."

The space inside the light shield is limited. It's spacious enough for one person, but it feels a bit cramped for two.

Fortunately, Chen Xuan and Zhan Xin were lovers, so they didn't have many reservations about each other. Chen Xuan didn't want to go through any more trouble, so he simply bent down and swept Zhan Xin into his arms.

Zhan Xin cried out in alarm, instinctively trying to struggle, but Chen Xuan had already plunged down into the rolling lava inside the furnace. Zhan Xin was startled and, out of instinct, tightly hugged Chen Xuan's neck with both hands.

"Gululu——"

The viscous, churning, scorching magma, upon touching the light shield, seemed to encounter a natural enemy, automatically parting to both sides, allowing Chen Xuan to carry Zhan Xin deeper and deeper.

"Gululu——"

All around them was an extremely glaring crimson red. As they ventured deeper, even through the protective light barrier, large beads of sweat appeared on Chen Xuan's forehead. This gave a glimpse into just how terrifying the outside temperature was.

If Chen Xuan, possessing the top-tier Crimson Bright Divine Body, is already in such a state, then the situation of the Heart-Slaying Fairy, whose divine body foundation is far inferior to Chen Xuan's, is even more unimaginable.

Chen Xuan was focused on the changes around him and did not notice that, due to the high temperature, Zhan Xin's dress was already soaked with sweat and became semi-transparent, vaguely outlining her graceful figure.

"Chen Xuan, you, you mustn't bow your head..."

After realizing his condition, Zhanxin subconsciously tried to circulate his spiritual energy to dispel the sweat and dry his clothes.

Unfortunately, the temperature here was too high. His clothes, which had just dried, were instantly soaked again by the sweat that broke out. Helpless, Zhan Xin could only anxiously ask Chen Xuan not to lower his head.

Chen Xuanjing's reminder made him subconsciously look down.

In an instant, his gaze was drawn to the magnificent, astonishing, and incredibly resilient sight before him.

"Chen Xuan, you...you...you..." Zhan Xin cried out in surprise when she saw Chen Xuan's eyes widen. She quickly crossed her arms to protect her private parts, glared at Chen Xuan with a face full of shame and indignation, and said coquettishly.

"Oh hahaha, nothing happened, nothing happened." Chen Xuan hurriedly averted his gaze and looked down at the magma liquid that was gradually turning black. He couldn't help but worry about Zhan Xin; could she withstand such high temperatures?

"The magma ahead has turned black, and I can already feel an unprecedented heat even before I get close. Zhanxin, your divine body is relatively weak. Why don't you hide in my immortal abode for a while, and then I'll move you out once I find the space where the Great Dao artifact embryo is located?"

Upon hearing this, Zhanxin shook his head firmly, his eyes filled with determination, and said, "No, I'm fine, I can continue to endure."

Seeing Zhan Xin's insistence, Chen Xuan said no more and immediately sped up, rushing towards the black magma area ahead, which resembled a deep seabed.

"Gululu——"

"Bah-"

Just as Chen Xuan was about to plunge into the pitch-black, viscous lava region, a torrent suddenly shot out from the previously calm, crimson lava. At the same time, the surrounding crimson lava seemed to come alive, beginning to churn violently.

"In such a high-temperature wasteland, there are actually living beings guarding the embryo of the Great Dao artifact?" Chen Xuan was shocked. He looked at the surging magma around him with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice.

"Chen Xuan, watch out!" Just as Chen Xuan spoke, a spear-like object shot out without warning from the magma to his left. Zhan Xin's eyes sharpened, his hands quickly forming hand seals, and he whispered, "Frost Condensation Sword!"

"Wow—"

A chilling current instantly gathered at the tip of Zhanxin's finger, and then a flying sword radiating a cold light quickly condensed and took shape, heading towards the attacking spear.

"Rumble--"

"Zizi-"

This sword strike was formed from the essence of ice, but upon contact with the scorching spear, it instantly turned into vapor and vanished without a trace.

Chen Xuan frowned, no longer hesitating, and made a hand seal with one hand, silently chanting: "Water and Fire Lotus".