Using the ancient woods to block the way, Ling Tian kept a certain distance from Chi Huo. Though scorching heat and faint traces of Law Power came from behind, he had refined both the Nine Heavens Profound Blazing Fire and the Nine Nether Profound Ice Qi. He could now cross the Nine Heavens Profound Blazing Fire barrier, let alone withstand the heat Chi Huo gave off.
But the ancient woods only stretched so far. At their speed, Ling Tian and the others would cross the entire forest in just a few breaths. That wasn't nearly enough time. After all, cultivators who burned their Soul Fire could usually hold on for half an incense stick or more, and Near-Gods could likely last even longer.
Seeing that the forest was about to end, Ling Tian furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "Po Qiong, any luck finding terrain with towering peaks and thick woods?"
"No." Po Qiong answered, then quickly changed tack before Ling Tian could show his disappointment. "But there's a vast sea up ahead, with waves surging across it. It should weaken his flames to some extent. If all else fails, dive into the sea, just like you did when dealing with An Huo."
At Wen Yan's words, Ling Tian's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he asked for directions and sped off like the wind.
Before long, Ling Tian reached the sea. It stretched beyond sight, its waves rolling endlessly. Howling winds whipped up columns of water that crashed down again, piling foam like snow and filling the air with mist. The Fire Attribute energy was much weaker here.
Sure enough, Chi Huo could draw on far less Fire Attribute energy once he arrived. Water countered fire, and the sea itself stood in his way. Even the flames steaming off him