The farther the two flew into the depths of the volcano, the more scorching the surrounding heat became, and the air seemed to twist from the roasting.
Suddenly, the magma pool below churned violently, and several crimson columns of magma erupted upward.
Su Yu's eyes narrowed, and the arm holding Huo Wu tightened slightly.
The Immortal Slaying Sword beneath his feet surged with icy radiance.
He nimbly weaved between the magma columns, then lowered his head to glance at Huo Wu in his arms.
"Hold on tight. Once we get past this, you'll see the gift I prepared for you!"
Huo Wu gazed at the magma so close at hand, feeling the scorching waves of heat rushing toward her.
There was no fear in her eyes. Instead, a trace of excitement ignited within them.
She tightened her arms around Su Yu's neck, her voice carrying a hint of eager anticipation.
"Then let's charge through!"
The sharp howl of the Immortal Slaying Sword cutting through the air intertwined with the thunderous roar of the erupting magma.
Relying on his precise control, Su Yu dodged the scalding magma again and again.
The jets of flame swept past their sides, leaving behind a trail of scorching sparks, yet never harming them in the slightest.
After about three minutes, Su Yu carried Huo Wu steadily through that churning maze of magma.
When their feet landed on the edge of the volcanic crater, the surrounding waves of heat seemed to subside somewhat.
Only the heavy smoke lingered like a thin veil, faintly supporting the outline of a towering stone statue.
Huo Wu spotted the figure at a glance, her pupils suddenly contracting as she almost instinctively hurried over from Su Yu's side.
The stone statue was dark red all over, as though carved from the