Free Web NovelChapter 1840: Chapter 1840: Encountering the Ant Swarm Again
As they spoke, a low roar suddenly escaped from Ran Yue nearby, and a wave of scorching heat burst forth uncontrollably from within, swiftly sweeping in all directions.
The clothes on Ran Yue couldn’t withstand the impact and were instantly reduced to ashes in the surge of fire. Li Feng looked up and saw a wave of fire coming towards him, yet when it struck him, it felt no more than a gentle breeze.
Ah!
Ran Yue gritted her teeth, seemingly enduring immense pain. The released wave of fire was just a momentary explosion; in the next second, it retracted inward, leaving Ran Yue’s bare skin emitting a radiant flush.
Her cheeks were alluringly vibrant, and the act of condensing fire seeds seemed to have exhausted all her qi, causing her to fall sideways. Li Feng quickly stepped forward, using his divine sense to catch the falling Ran Yue, while simultaneously retrieving a set of clothes from his storage ring and draping them over her.
"How are you?"
Li Feng looked down at Ran Yue. Her looks weren’t as stunning as Sikong Yu’s, with her short hair and determined face showing a hint of stubbornness, making her belong to the type that isn’t striking but very pleasing to look at. Though her frame was slightly petite, her figure was surprisingly captivating.
Ran Yue also seemed to notice Li Feng’s gaze and, blushing, grabbed the clothes to cover herself.
"Have you seen enough?"
Ran Yue tilted her head to look at Li Feng. Li Feng coughed lightly, and at this moment, Sikong Yu walked over and took out a set of soft armor from her storage ring: "You can wear mine first. It’s made from Heavenly Silkworm Silk and can stretch to fit your figure."
Alright.
Ran Yue glanced at Sikong Yu, accepted the garment. As a Vermilion Bird bloodline holder, clothes being destroyed was almost a norm; a regular strike might not reduce clothes to ashes, but once the Vermilion Bird bloodline is fully activated in battle, the clothes wouldn’t withstand the impact. freёweɓnovel.com
After all, Vermilion Bird Fire is one of the top ten abnormal fires capable of annihilating everything.
Therefore, Li Feng always prepared plenty of spare clothing in his storage ring, as did Sikong Yu.
"Do you have any more business?" Sikong Yu turned to look at Li Feng standing beside: "Do you insist on watching while a woman changes clothes?" freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Cough.
Li Feng awkwardly turned around and walked to the side. He just wanted to help without any ill intention. Sikong Yu then looked at Ran Yue and said: "I’m familiar with the Burning Technique; it’s a cultivation technique that has a strong burst, but its downside is quite apparent too: the physical body struggles to withstand intense fire element energy."
"Li Feng has become increasingly powerful because he possesses the Vermilion Bird Bloodline, which itself is a top-notch fire element bloodline. But you do not have it, and the fire seeds he gave you are just seeds; whether you can master them is hard to say."
"So I suggest you not absorb too much external fire element power at the moment but focus on protecting yourself from external interference. If you find the Vermilion Bird and receive its blessing to transform your body, you can pursue cultivation; otherwise, you’ll be destroyed by the expanding fire element power within you before finding the Vermilion Bird."
"Hmm, thanks for the reminder."
"Hmm, don’t be too stubborn." Sikong Yu said no more because the group had very few females. Although Ran Yue rarely communicated with them, her persistence and determination impressed Sikong Yu, who shared a similar disposition.
The team rested overnight at the temporary campsite.
The next day.
"Camp Master, the trusted aides have been selected; a total of 32 people, all at Perfect Foundation Establishment level, and with no injuries affecting mobility."
Shadow walked forward to report to Li Feng.
"Good."
Li Feng raised his eyes to look ahead. The trusted aides were already lined up, ready. Despite others wanting to join the journey, their strength wasn’t adequate.
Thirty-two trusted aides, plus Shadow, Lei Ba, and Lan, along with Sikong Yu, Ouyang Qiuhai, and the three women Ran Yue, totaling thirty-nine people. Though the number was still considerable, it had halved. After reorganizing their equipment and assigning guards, Li Feng and the group departed from the temporary camp.
The group re-entered the canyon area, moving along the riverbank towards the south. As they ventured deeper, the fire waves intensified. Within less than ten kilometers, the previously surging river had dried up entirely, with all water evaporated away, and mirages appeared in abundance around them.
This extreme environment offered scarce signs of life within the molten lava land. The land was flushed red, and distant rising mounds were volcanoes with ash continuously spewing, some carrying magma that formed rivers.
"That’s the place we’re headed." Sikong Yu pointed at the towering mountain engulfed by volcanic dust in the distance.
Though the mountain appeared close, it wasn’t a distance that could be covered in a day.
"There are no resting points on this route. We must hurry to reach the destination, or the harsh conditions alone here would be enough to punish us."
Sikong Yu said, knowing that despite their Golden Core level strength, they could only endure longer; but for those at Foundation Establishment, even when cultivating the Burning Technique, it would be challenging. In such an environment, the group was practically forced into cultivation—absorbing too much would lead to demon possession.
"Move at full speed. If anyone feels uncomfortable, let me know immediately. Do not force yourselves."
As one wave of heat followed another, Li Feng felt the excitement and jubilation within himself, while the Burning Technique continuously operated, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy.
For Li Feng, this place was paradise, but for the trusted aides behind him, it was a daunting trial.
The team accelerated their pace; with fewer than forty people, there’s no concern about failing to notice someone falling behind.
Buzz, buzz.
"Stop!" Sikong Yu suddenly called out, halting the group: "Did you hear that?"
Li Feng nodded, before he could speak, a King Ant as big as a basketball flew out from behind a mound in front of them.
The King Ant’s forepaws were stained with blood traces, and once discovered by Li Feng and the others, it too noticed them.
"Damn, such bad luck running into an ant swarm again!"
Sikong Yu’s expression changed slightly, knowing that the ant swarms in the molten lava land were far more ruthless than those in Life and Death Valley, with the lowest being King Ant level.
Li Feng did not hesitate, drawing out the King Sword and instantly releasing a sword qi that cut through the fire waves, slicing the King Ant in half.
But within the next second, the ant swarm behind the mound received the signal and emitted loud buzzing sounds, stirring the air and raising layers of fire waves before a massive swarm of King Ants gathered above the mound, numbering no less than ten thousand. It’s worth noting that the smallest King Ants were as large as basketballs, and among them, Li Feng spotted several Giant King Ants as big as small calves.
