The narrow passage winds downwards, and the deeper you go, the hotter it gets.
The surface of the rock gradually changed from dark red to dazzling bright red, and even began to show the appearance of half-liquid glass.
The air was filled with a mixed aroma of sulfur and some ancient minerals; inhaling it made the flow of immortal energy slow down.
“There are fluctuations in the formation ahead.” The Red Cloud Demon Lord suddenly stopped and raised his hand to signal.
Supported by Huo Ling’er, David focused his senses. In the wound on his left chest, the Soul Devouring Demonic Flame was still tangling with the Immortal Power of Chaos, every breath bringing immense pain. He endured the discomfort, and a wisp of chaotic energy quietly emerged from between his eyebrows.
“This is an ancient restriction, connected to the earth veins.” David’s voice was hoarse. “This shouldn’t be made by the Soul Eater. Most likely it was formed naturally here, or is a relic from ancient times.”
The path ahead suddenly opened up, forming a natural cave with a diameter of about 100 zhang (approximately 33 meters).
In the center of the cave, blazing white lava gushed out like a spring, but it was not messy. Seven streams of lava flowed slowly following mysterious trajectories, forming a large and complex array on the cave floor.
At the edge of the array, nine dark red crystal pillars emerged from the ground, their surfaces were covered with intricate ancient runes, and they were now emitting a scorching light.
The powerful spiritual energy throughout the cave was attracted and bound by this formation, forming a visible pink barrier that blocked the way forward.
“Earth Fire Binding Spirit Array”.
Red Cloud Demon Lord recognized the formation and frowned, “Moreover, this is a complete ancient version. This formation draws power from the earth’s core fire veins, making it inexhaustible. A powerful attack would only trigger a magma eruption, which would submerge this entire area.”
Huo Ling’er’s face turned pale: “Then what should we do?”
David slowly put away his body support and stood up on his own.
He took out the Dragon Slayer Sword, and as the tip of the sword lightly touched the ground, a streak of chaotic immortal power seeped into the rock layers along the sword, spreading out like a spider web.
“Cough-cough”
He spat out several mouthfuls of blood mixed with black smoke, his face grew paler, but his eyes shone with astonishing brightness. “Every formation has a core. This formation is based on the earth veins, so the core must be at the central point where the fire veins flow.”
He closed his eyes and focused his mind, allowing the chaotic immortal power to flow and sense its existence within the earth veins.
The golden dragon bloodline whispered within him, providing the last vestiges of clarity;
Although the circulation of the Earth Fire Scripture was slowed due to the injury, it resonated subtly with the surrounding earth fire spiritual energy.
The time it takes an incense stick to burn has passed.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on David’s forehead, and the demonic flames in the wound on his left chest seemed to retaliate due to the full exertion of his energy, with dark red patterns spreading outwards by an inch.
Huo Ling’er watched anxiously, but did not dare make a sound to disturb him.
“Meet.”
David suddenly opened his eyes, aiming the Dragon Slayer Sword at an ordinary-looking crystal pillar in the northeast corner of the formation. “The earth veins beneath the pillars have a slight resistance in their flow, which is a blind spot created by human interference. This is also the only way to penetrate the entire formation.”
Following the instructions, the Red Cloud Demon Lord focused his attention and felt something for a moment. A look of astonishment flashed across his eyes: “Indeed kid, your comprehension of the Dao of Formations is truly terrifying.”
“You praise me too much, senior.”
David, panting, took out three light blue ice attribute array flags from his storage ring. He had specially selected it from the Earth Fire Pavilion’s treasury as a precaution. “I still need your cooperation, senior. This array borrows the power of fire, and I need to use extremely cold temperatures to temporarily suppress the flow of fire veins before I can penetrate the core of this array.”
Red Cloud Demon Lord nodded, and the red demonic energy around him suddenly turned deep dark red. It was a trace of the “Cold Demon Nine Underworlds” contained in his original demon art. Even though he didn’t cultivate it, using it at this time was the right thing.
“Three breaths,” said the Scarlet Cloud Demon Lord in a deep voice.
Enough already.
David took a deep breath and exerted his Chaos Immortal Power forcefully. The wound on his left chest immediately opened, and blood seeped onto his clothes.
He gritted his teeth and endured it, as the three array flags in his hands fluttered, forming three blue trajectories in the air and precisely placing themselves around the crystal pillar, forming an equilateral triangle.
FAQ Novel
Q: Why is Soul Eater Venerable joining the Evil Path Hall?
A: Soul Eater is seeking refuge and consolidating power with the Evil Path Hall due to pressure from David and the Earth Fire Pavilion, viewing it as the best current option for survival and strength within the devil path.
Q: What is David’s immediate priority after his current injuries?
A: David’s immediate priority is to acquire the Earth’s Essence Jade Marrow Milk to heal his companion, then proceed to Twelfth Heaven to eliminate Soul Eater and the Evil Path Hall before their alliance becomes too strong.
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