In Gu Chaotian’s mind, as long as he could obtain even a Half-Immortal Rank cultivation technique and then dedicate himself to its practice, he could hope to beco one of the strongest of his era in the near future.
Thinking of the possibility that he could beco a Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation expert and stand on equal ground with the Sect Master, maybe even surpass them in strength, Gu Chaotian was overwheld with excitent and anticipation.
"You dozens of Fourth Stage Heavenly Tribulation experts couldn’t even catch two Second Stage Heavenly Tribulation girls. Pathetic! Watch how this steward does it!"
As Gu Chaotian spoke, he cast a look of disdain towards Kang Yande before boldly striding forward.
Though he spoke lightly, he didn’t dare to be careless. Once he entered the ten-mile range of the Magma Lake, he began to circulate his cultivation technique, forming a Fire Spirit Energy shield around him to repel the scorching heat waves.
Though the Spirit Fire Might was powerful, Gu Chaotian, being a formidable Sevenfold Heavenly Tribulation expert with a robust physique, could reach the edge of the Magma Lake by exerting his full strength and remain there for a hundred breaths.
With those hundred breaths, he was confident he could capture the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian.
"Xiao Lian, soone is coming!"
The Dragon Maiden, whose cultivation level slightly surpassed that of Zhuge Lian, was extrely perceptive and sensed the presence of the newcor when Gu Chaotian appeared beside Kang Yande, thus exiting her cultivation state.
She overheard the conversation between Kang Yande and Gu Chaotian and realized that the newcor was a high-ranking figure from the Fire Python Sect with strength far surpassing Kang Yande’s, causing her heart to sink.
The Dragon Maiden initially hoped to leverage the forbidden zone of the Magma Lake to confront the disciples of the Fire Python Sect and then find an opportunity to escape. However, this hope seed slim now.
"What should we do?"
Zhuge Lian quickly exited her cultivation state, and upon discovering that the newcor was a stronger Fire Python Sect expert than Kang Yande, she grew a bit panicked.
"Let’s go! We’ll keep going in!"
The Dragon Maiden decisively said.
She gambled that their innate Fire Spirit Roots, which afforded them a natural affinity with Fire Spirit Energy, and their unique cultivation technique would allow them to approach the Magma Lake more closely, unlike their pursuer.
Of course, if the opponent’s strength was overwhelming, allowing them to approach the Magma Lake as well, it would likely an they couldn’t escape alive.
Thus, their fates hinged on the whims of destiny.
The two won swiftly stood up, continuing to fly towards the direction of the Magma Lake, now able to see its boiling magma surface.
anwhile, Gu Chaotian continued to advance steadily and slowly.
Upon reaching the five-mile range of the Magma Lake, both the Dragon Maiden, Zhuge Lian, and Gu Chaotian were drenched with sweat.
"Keep charging!"
Seeing that Gu Chaotian showed no signs of stopping, the Dragon Maiden gritted her teeth and said.
About two miles from the Magma Lake, the speed of the two won slowed, and they were struggling, panting heavily.
While Gu Chaotian fared slightly better, he too was sweating profusely.
"Damn it!"
The Dragon Maiden looked back and saw that Gu Chaotian was getting closer, witnessing the smug smile on his lips igniting a sense of despair in her heart.
With each step now, a substantial amount of Spiritual Energy and physical strength was drained, yet the two won persevered through sheer determination, finally arriving at the edge of the Magma Lake, just within ten zhang of it.
"I’m done!"
Zhuge Lian had exhausted all her strength and Spiritual Energy; her legs gave out, collapsing onto the ground where the heat made her feel as if her body was on fire, causing her to moan involuntarily.
The Dragon Maiden walked to her side, resolutely turned to face Gu Chaotian, who was now less than ten zhang away, and clenched her fists tightly.
She too was nearly at her limit, standing more due to sheer willpower and unwavering determination.
Gu Chaotian could hardly believe that these won, with only Second Stage Heavenly Tribulation cultivation levels, managed to reach the edge of the Magma Lake, a feat that would have left other Second Stage Heavenly Tribulation experts severely burned or even dead.
Astonishnt turned into growing interest towards the two won in his mind.
"Why not keep running? Haha..."
Gu Chaotian laughed loudly, having used up most of his Spiritual Energy along the way but realized that the two won’s states were far worse than his.
Zhuge Lian struggled to her feet, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Dragon Maiden, facing Gu Chaotian together.
Their hands, gripping their Spiritual Artifacts, trembled lightly, unable to unleash them for attack.
"Stop! If you take another step, we’ll jump!"
Seeing Gu Chaotian approach with a sinister smile, the Dragon Maiden pointed her Spiritual Artifact at him, slowly retreating while shouting sternly.
"Go ahead and jump!"
Gu Chaotian’s steps didn’t halt as he continued forward.
The agony of being burned alive by magma was unbearable for any strong warrior. Gu Chaotian gambled that these delicate beauties were rely bluffing and wouldn’t actually leap.
"Xiao Lian, it seems we’ll have to be sisters in the next life!"
"Yes, Dragon Maiden, if there’s a next life, let’s be sisters again!"
The Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian exchanged a glance, finding resolve in each other’s eyes.
"Let’s go!"
With a sorrowful smile, the Dragon Maiden tightly clasped Zhuge Lian’s hand, both won summoning their last strength, leaping toward the boiling, churning magma below.
Gu Chaotian froze in disbelief.
He never would’ve imagined that these won would be so resolute, choosing to be burned alive by magma rather than fall into his hands.
On the infernal surface of the Magma Lake, the extre heat was more than the two won at their limits could withstand.
As their bodies soared above the lake surface, they were enveloped by the rising heat, losing consciousness instantly.
"Crazy fools! Made rejoice in vain!"
Watching the two won who had leapt high and were now plumting rapidly, Gu Chaotian muttered angrily to himself.
Just then, a flash suddenly appeared before his eyes; he saw a white light dart like lightning from above the magma lake, catching the two falling won and bringing them to the shore.
Seeing that the light turned out to be a young man in white attire, Gu Chaotian’s pupils constricted, and his face displayed shock.
He knew that even at his peak, he wouldn’t dare traverse above the magma lake, much less now with less than thirty percent of his strength remaining.
Yet the young man in white not only crossed over the lake but also managed to rescue the two already unconscious won—such strength was beyond Gu Chaotian’s reach.
"Just a Sixth Stage Heavenly Tribulation expert, but why is his combat power far exceeding mine at Seventh Stage?"
Gu Chaotian pondered silently.
Uncertain whether the stranger was friend or foe, or why he saved the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian, Gu Chaotian heightened his vigilance, fully alert.
"Are you from the Fire Python Sect?"
The white-clad young man gently set the Dragon Maiden and Zhuge Lian down on the ground, lightly tapping each, transmitting two strands of Chaos Spirit Qi into their bodies, before straightening up and coldly questioning Gu Chaotian.
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