The Numbers Don't Add Up

Su Wu smiled faintly. "You need not know who we are. So long as you do not interfere with our affairs, we will not meddle in whatever plans you have with the Myriad Monster Kingdom. Both sides can take what they need, each minding their own business. Would that not leave everyone happy?"

Although Great Sun Glazed Flame harbored doubts, seeing Su Wu and the others' resolute attitude—and that they truly seemed unwilling to become her enemies—she suppressed her misgivings and closed her eyes once more, continuing to absorb the Fire Attribute spiritual energy within the lava cave.

True to his word, Su Wu remained standing quietly at the edge of the lava cave, waiting without making the slightest improper move.

As Great Sun Glazed Flame absorbed the energy, the Fire Attribute spiritual power within the cave rapidly drained away, and the once-boiling magma gradually calmed.

The temperature inside the lava cave swiftly dropped as well, while the level of the magma lake visibly receded.

Once all the Fire Attribute spiritual energy in the cave had been absorbed, Great Sun Glazed Flame slowly opened her eyes and gave Su Wu's group of three a deep look. Then her figure blurred, transforming into a streak of golden light that swiftly departed.

After watching Great Sun Glazed Flame leave, Su Wu waited a little longer before chuckling. "She saved us some effort."

As he spoke, he suddenly raised a hand and flicked out several incantation seals, which landed upon the magma beneath their feet.

A surge of silver spiritual light suddenly rose from the magma, pushing aside the surrounding molten rock and forming a passageway.

Immediately afterward, a rumbling roar sounded, and a large silver-glimmering gate slowly emerged from the magma.

With a wave of Su Wu's hand, the gate seemed drawn