Jumping into the Lava

Nan Xuanyu did his utmost to release ice mist, blocking the scorching heat wave rushing at them.

Liu Feng was responsible for carrying them as they charged toward the Earthfire Red Dragon's belly.

Thankfully, with Nan Xuanyu's ice mist blocking it, the three of them narrowly avoided the heat wave.

After overcoming countless hardships, they finally slid beneath the Earthfire Red Dragon's crimson belly.

At that moment, all three of them stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

This thing was far too enormous.

Beneath its belly, it could not detect the three of them.

Its massive scales radiated scorching heat.

It roared furiously, spewing pillars of flame as its entire body shook violently.

A vast area around it had turned into a sea of fire.

Any Earthfire Lizard that approached was annihilated.

Only beneath its belly was safe.

"What do we do now?"

Qian Lei asked quietly.

This clearly was not a solution. Sooner or later, the Earthfire Red Dragon would discover them.

By then, Nan Xuanyu had already formed an Ice House around the three of them, shielding them from the searing heat waves.

"For now, we can only go wherever it goes. Let's watch the situation first!"

Nan Xuanyu thought for a moment before speaking.

"Alright!"

At this point, that was their only option.

Just then, the Earthfire Red Dragon stopped breathing fire and began moving.

With every step it took, the ground trembled.

Wherever the Earthfire Red Dragon went, the three of them followed. Before long, they were exhausted.

That was because the enormous creature did not walk in a straight line. It wandered around aimlessly, with no destination at all.

One second it would head left, and the next it might suddenly turn around and head south or west.

The three followed with trepidation.

"Qian Chuanzi, once we rush out, get ready to summon. We can't keep this up!"

Nan Xuanyu said quietly, planning to find an opportunity to rush out and take a gamble.

"Alright!"

Qian Lei nodded, ready at any moment to release his martial soul.

He had not played any role in their previous actions.

"Roar..."

The Earthfire Red Dragon let out a roar and leaped, landing over a hundred meters away.

It launched a frenzied attack against the Earthfire Lizards.

For the moment, there were no Earthfire Lizards around Nan Xuanyu and the others.

"Go!"

As Nan Xuanyu spoke, he unleashed Wind Element Control, sweeping the other two up and retreating two hundred meters.

The moment they stopped, Qian Lei immediately released his Summoning Gold Coin martial soul.

For the moment, they were safe.

Rumble...

But just then, a thunderous roar shook the earth and mountains.

Massive rocks slid down from the mountain wall ahead.

A furious roar rang out, and the Earthfire Red Dragon from the valley on the other side appeared atop the mountain.

The place where it appeared was not far from where Lu Qianxun and the other two were struggling desperately.

When they saw that enormous head, the three were terrified. They huddled against the mountain wall, trembling.

The instant the second Earthfire Red Dragon appeared.

A golden flash suddenly swept through the valley.

Both massive Earthfire Red Dragons trembled.

The next moment, their gazes focused on Lu Qianxun and the other two.

The preliminary selection examination had entered its second stage!

The test method was that regardless of their numbers, the Earthfire Red Dragons would prioritize attacking all humans.

Two enormous fireballs, one above and one below, blasted toward Lu Qianxun and the other two at the same time.

"Jump!"

Lu Qianxun's eyes widened as he shouted and leaped down.

As he jumped, he unleashed Golden Lion's Roar, blasting away large numbers of Earthfire Lizards around him.

Ye Lingtong and Chang Jianyin quickly followed.

A violent boom rang out as countless rocks rained down from above.

"Roar..."

As though venting its excitement, the Earthfire Red Dragon atop the mountain leaped toward the three of them.

"Damn, they're finished!"

Liu Feng sucked in a cold breath and cried out.

By then, Qian Lei had already released his Summoning Gold Coin martial soul.

He unleashed his first soul skill, Summoning Gate.

The Summoning Gate slowly opened.

Nan Xuanyu swiftly activated his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline, placing his palm against the Summoning Gate to assist the summoning.

Accompanied by a deep roar, a colossal creature crawled out of the Summoning Gate.

It was over seven meters long, its body covered in iron-black scales.

In appearance, it resembled the Earthfire Red Dragon.

Its yellow eyes gleamed fiercely, radiating a powerful aura.

This was an Ironback Dragon, a type of Earth Dragon and a Sub-Dragon Species.

It possessed extremely strong defenses and immense strength, and was exceptionally skilled in combat.

"It didn't let us down!"

At the sight of the colossal creature, Qian Lei was overjoyed.

Nan Xuanyu grabbed Qian Lei and flung him onto the Ironback Dragon's back.

"Qian Lei, charge ahead! We'll follow you!"

"Head for that lava pool!"

Nan Xuanyu shouted, following behind the Ironback Dragon with Liu Feng.

By then, Qian Lei was already riding the Ironback Dragon forward.

This was a Soul Beast he had summoned, and it obeyed his commands.

The over-seven-meter-long Ironback Dragon charged forward, smashing recklessly through everything in its path.

Wherever it passed, Earthfire Lizards were sent flying, unable to stop it at all.

Nan Xuanyu swiftly activated his Ancestral Dragon Vitality. Immediately, the Earthfire Lizards that had been knocked away were suppressed.

Seizing the opportunity, Liu Feng's White Dragon Spear shone brilliantly as he stabbed forward.

Nan Xuanyu's Ancestral Dragon Vitality had a supportive effect on the White Dragon Spear.

At that moment, Liu Feng's White Dragon Spear was several times more powerful.

Nearly every thrust killed an Earthfire Lizard.

On the other side, Lu Qianxun and the other two had no choice but to face the two Earthfire Red Dragons.

As well as a huge number of Earthfire Lizards.

The pressure on the three of them had never been greater.

They trembled in terror.

All they could do was unleash every soul skill they possessed.

They fought to kill as many Earthfire Lizards as possible and survive a little longer.

"Boom..."

Finally, with a tremendous crash, the Earthfire Red Dragon that had lunged at Lu Qianxun and the other two landed.

The three of them also vanished from sight.

The two Earthfire Red Dragons charged together, staring into each other's eyes as they roared at the same time.

Then they turned simultaneously and charged toward Nan Xuanyu and the other three.

"They're coming!"

Qian Lei, riding atop the Ironback Dragon, turned his head and shouted, his expression grave.

Now, only the three of them remained.

The Earthfire Red Dragons were simply too terrifying. Even a Seven-ring Soul Sage might not necessarily be able to defeat one in a one-on-one fight.

Let alone two!

How could they deal with them?

"Get into the lava pool!"

Nan Xuanyu leaped forward and jumped into the lava.

Liu Feng and Qian Lei's eyes nearly popped out of their heads.

That was a lava pool.

The temperature was so high, yet this guy had actually jumped in.

As he entered the lava pool, scorching heat instantly spread throughout Nan Xuanyu's body.

But the next moment, Nan Xuanyu realized it was not as hot as he had expected.

By releasing ice mist to cool himself down, he could endure it completely.

"Hurry down! What are you waiting for?"

Nan Xuanyu shouted at Qian Lei and Liu Feng again.

By then, the two Earthfire Red Dragons were already charging toward them.

"Let's do it!"

Qian Lei said as he leaped into it.

Liu Feng hesitated for a moment, then, just as an Earthfire Red Dragon was about to pounce on him, he also jumped into the lava with a splash.

"Damn, we're really fine! What's going on?"

After realizing they were unharmed, the two could not help crying out.

They were simply puzzled as to why the temperature was not as high as they had imagined.

This was not scientific at all!

"That's because I released ice mist!"

Tomorrow's update will be during the day. I'm too tired!