Someone suddenly scattered a vast sheet of flames, and the two travelers, who had been running for their lives, cursed as they changed course.
Yu tore off a corner of her flame-stained clothes and threw it away.
"Who the hell threw Southern Bright Departing Fire at us?!"
Legend said the Mythical Vermilion Bird was most skilled in Southern Bright Departing Fire, capable of burning all things and especially suppressing evil fiends. Once it fell to the ground, even the soil ignited. The armor worn by fallen corpses melted into searing molten iron at a visible rate, and as far as the eye could see was a sea of fire.
As Feng Ying ran, she watched the falling fireballs, drew her blade, and knocked aside any that threatened them.
"Some immortal's fire-bottle treasure must have been shattered. It's imitation Southern Bright Departing Fire. Watch out for the fire seeds containing red beads—don't touch them."
With a flourish of her blade, she sent several red clusters flying from among the countless flames.
The two, who had spent nearly their whole lives hurrying from place to place, sprinted for all they were worth. Around two hundred soldiers from both sides were locked in chaotic battle nearby, only for more than half to burn to death. A group of Snake Demon Soldiers farther away had time to set up an array and defend themselves. Running behind her, Yu cried that it was such a pity. So many rare fire seeds could fetch a high price in the Cultivation World, but they had no time to slowly refine and collect them.
Before they could escape the sea of fire, translucent pale-blue waves suddenly crashed in from their front left!
The foundationless imitation Southern Bright Departing Fire was swiftly extinguished by the waves. Chilling air and