The Imperial Tank, hovering in mid-air, could no longer ascend even a single millimeter.
Fang Yu knew, it must be the will of the Desolate Ruins at work again.
But at this time, Fang Yu didn’t want to confront the Desolate Ruins Will head-on.
Otherwise, he might be moved directly away from here, and it would be very troublesome to return.
So, he said goodbye to Qi Ruoqing and then the two of them got out of the tank together.
At this altitude, the pressure is more than three times stronger than on the ground.
Qi Ruoqing’s face was pale, she only felt that all the bones in her body were tightly pressed together, about to collapse at any moment.
Fang Yu, however, was relaxed and walked to the rock face.
This place is only about 100 meters from the summit.
Once you go inside the mountain, and walk a little further up, it shouldn’t take too long.
“Boom!”
Fang Yu punched the rock wall, smashing a large hole into it.
Then, he and Qi Ruoqing entered the interior of this lofty mountain.
……
Ahead lies an ordinary path.
Fang Yu extended his right hand and, using his true energy, condensed a ball of light that illuminated the surroundings.
There wasn’t anything particularly noteworthy, just sheer rock walls on either side and a man-made road curving upwards beneath your feet.
“Let’s go.” Fang Yu said to Qi Ruoqing, then walked upwards.
“Ah…”
Just then, a scream came from below.
Judging from the volume, it should be quite far away.
Qi Ruqing stood rooted to the spot, her face ashen.
But seeing Fang Yu’s lack of reaction, she gritted her teeth and followed him.
As I walked upwards, the pressure bearing down on me intensified, but nothing else presented itself.
Fang Yu’s speed was increasing, Qi Ruqing gradually couldn’t keep up.
But Qi Ruqing didn’t say anything. She gritted her teeth and forced herself to walk upward.
After about fifteen minutes, the path gave way to open ground before the two of them.
Fang Yu pushed the ball of light in his right palm forward.
The space in front of it was illuminated directly.
Just like a square room, surrounded by rock walls.
On the cliff face directly ahead, there is a prominent point of light.
Fang Yu narrowed his eyes and took a closer look.
It was a jade pendant the size of a palm.
But it looks as if there were flames burning inside.
And the flames are still active, light and shadow constantly changing.
Seeing this piece of jade, Fang Yu immediately thought.
The legendary fire jade!
Qi Ruoqing’s beautiful eyes widened at this moment, filled with disbelief.
She didn’t believe there were any treasures in this place from the start.
Unexpectedly, Huoyujing has actually appeared!
The two walked forward together.
Before reaching the Fire Jade, Fang Yu directly extended his hand, wanting to take it down.
At this moment, a voice old and frail echoed within the chamber.
To obtain the Fire Jade, one must undergo a trial. Upon touching the Fire Jade, the trial begins and cannot be escaped.
“Old man, it’s you again… Looks like you’re still quite busy, handling everything yourself. Why not consider taking on an apprentice or something…” Fang Yu said with a smile.
“…The Desolate Will remained silent.”
“What kind of test is it? Who set this test for me? Is it you?” Fang Yu asked.
“The Fire Jade sets its own tests,” the Ruinous Will spoke in a deep voice.
The Fire Jade sets its own test!?
Fang Yu was taken aback for a moment, then reacted.
Legendary artifacts like the Fire Opal must possess a spirit.
The Spirit Tool set a test, which is perfectly normal, just like the Sky Piercing Sacred Halberd before.
“Will you accept the challenge? I can let you try it first.” Fang Yu said to Qi Ruoqing beside him.
Qi Ruoqing’s face changed, she was about to shake her head.
“If you fail the test, your form and essence will be destroyed.” At that moment, the Will of the Desolate Ruins spoke again.
“Mr. Fang Yu, I know my own abilities… it’s impossible for me to pass the test, but you can definitely do it.” Qi Ruqing looked at Fang Yu and said.
“Then let me do it.” Fang Yu said, extending his right hand and pressing it on the fire jade.
“Whoosh!”
The fire within the fiery jade blazed fiercely, radiating brilliance!
Fang Yu only felt a warmth in the palm of his right hand.
Then, a loud bang in my head!
The scene before Fang Yu’s eyes immediately changed.
Above the head, a golden full moon hung in the night sky.
Below is the shimmering surface of the sea.
Fang Yu looked around and found himself in the center of the ocean. All he could see was the vast expanse of seawater.
“Where’s the test you promised?” Fang Yu frowned, looking around in confusion.
At that moment, a brilliant flame suddenly appeared in front of him.
The scarlet flames roared, “You possess the heart of the earth within you?”
“…Yes,” Fang Yu replied.
“Since we already have the fire of the earth’s core, why do you still want the divine jade of flame?” asked the flames.
“I’m just curious,” Fang Yu replied.
“Curious?” the flames said in an irritated tone, “I am the Fire God Jade! Forged by celestial hands!”
“You’re just a spirit, don’t waste my time with so much talk. Just get on with the test,” Fang Yu said impatiently.
“You have no sincerity, you can’t pass the test!” The flame said with some anger.
Meanwhile, its form suddenly enlarged!
“Whew…”
In an instant, flames engulfed the entire night sky!
A scorching heatwave swept in from all directions.
Surrounded by crimson flames, it was ablaze with light!
Fang Yu looked down and found that the original sea had suddenly turned into a sea of fire!
Flames rage!
Fāng Yǔ was surrounded by flames; nothing else could be seen.
“The first test, surviving long enough in this environment.” Li Huo Yu’s voice echoed in Fang Yu’s ears.
“Enough time? How long is that?” Fang Yu asked.
“I think that’s long enough, you passed the first test.” Li Huoyù said.
The voice of the Fire Jade Spirit sounded like that of a young boy.
Since it’s a child, there will be some capriciousness.
Fang Yu knew, it must have been his tone just now that made Li HuoYu unhappy.
However, Fang Yu didn’t intend to say much.
This inferno certainly brought scorching heat, but for the opponent’s feather, it was nothing.
After all, Fang Yu once soaked in lava to test his physical strength back then.
Ten minutes passed, and Fang Yu didn’t even break a sweat.
At this point, the surrounding temperature had risen to an extremely frightening level.
Any creature that comes to this land would likely be incinerated in an instant.
Twenty minutes passed, Fang Yu still stood in mid-air, eyes closed, with a look of ease and contentment on his face, as if he was sleeping soundly on a soft bed at home.
Thirty minutes passed…
Fang Yu felt a bit bored, and directly fell from the air, landing into the sea of fire.
These flames did not burn Fang Yu’s clothes, the heat acting directly on his body.
Fang Yu’s whole body was buried in the flames, like swimming, occasionally popping his head out.
“Hey, is it time yet?” Fang Yu asked loudly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the sea of fire vanished instantly.
Feiyu’s body also turned back into seawater.
“The second trial, fight me.”
Between their words, a flame appeared in the air once more.
“I suggest you combine all the tests, there’s no need to waste everyone’s time,” Fang Yu said.
“There’s nothing left, this is the final test. If you pass… I, the Fire God Jade, vow to acknowledge you as my master.” Lihuo Jade’s mouth curled into a sneer, seeming to reveal a mocking smile.
“Good.” Fang Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly, becoming a bit more serious.
A little boy made of fire jade raised his hands, and two large flames suddenly rose from the palms of his hands.
“Boom!”
Her hands struck out, two fire dragons weaving in the air and merging into one, blasting towards Fang Yu.
The scorching heat hit me head-on.
“Since the opponent is Li Huo Yu, I might as well counter with fire magic.”
Fang Yu’s heart moved, and he immediately recalled a dense spell book he had read years ago.
Blazing Inferno!
Fāng Yǔ silently recited the incantation in his heart, raised his right hand, and drew a talisman in the air before him.
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A huge wave of flames erupted from the artifact’s seal, surging towards the fire dragon ahead!
Both sides’ flames were imbued with a scorching heat capable of consuming everything.
“Boom…”
The two flames collided, bursting into an even more brilliant light.
The scorching heat made the seawater below begin to boil.
Ghostly and swift!
Fang Yu’s figure flashed like lightning, instantly traversing the converging sea of fire in mid-air and arriving above Huo Yu.
Lihuo raised his head, and his mouth stretched open once again.
It raised its right hand and clenched it tightly!
“Boom!”
Fang Yu’s body was immediately engulfed in flames and exploded violently!
This time, Fang Yu finally felt a slight burning sensation on his skin!
“Do you know how many people over the years have wanted to be the master of my Fire God Jade? Even half-step immortals were among them, but they all failed. You’re no exception.” The voice of the Fire Jade entered Fang Yu’s ears.
At the same time, Li Huo Yu opened his hands wide.
From the sea, a huge mass of flames swept up to the sky!
This mass of crimson flame, like a tornado, writhed and climbed into the air.
From afar, this fire tornado looks like the body of a golden dragon, it’s incredibly awe-inspiring!
At this moment, Fang Yu shook away the flames beside him and looked up at the fire tornado in front of him. His expression changed slightly.
This fire dragon’s body… is extremely similar to the body of the little golden dragon within it!
But the fire dragon before him was simply much larger!
Have you seen the fire dragon?!
Otherwise, it would be impossible for flames to coalesce into such a lifelike dragon body!