Chapter 729

As the three of them gradually stepped into the light curtain, Xiao Ling flicked his fingertips, and azure-gold flame shot forth like a living thing, instantly weaving itself into a crystalline screen of fire that enveloped all three of them.

The formidable pressure surging from deep within the energy wall struck the fiery barrier like waves against a reef, completely held at bay without even stirring their clothes.

This energy curtain stretched several hundred zhang deep, with energy currents churning violently within. Every step felt as though they were treading against invisible resistance, but shielded by the Heavenly Flame barrier, the three continued onward without being hindered.

Xiao Ling and the others advanced steadily, the fiery barrier around them flickering with unwavering consistency. It was only after nearly ten minutes that the mountain-like pressure slowly began to fade, and even the circulating energy currents around them grew somewhat gentler.

"Looks like we've reached the second level."

Xiao Ling narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze piercing through the roiling energy curtain before him toward the vaguely visible far side. His low voice rippled through the curtain.

Before his words had faded, he suddenly accelerated. The azure-gold flame barrier sped up with him, securely wrapping around Xun Er and Xiao Yan as they streaked through the several-hundred-zhang-thick energy barrier like a beam of light.

"Whew..."

The moment they passed through the light curtain, the oppressive pressure that had clung to them all the way vanished without a trace. All three sighed in relief, their breathing becoming lighter as the Dou Qi that had been suppressed finally flowed freely again.

The three had barely stabilized themselves on the other side of the light curtain, before they could even carefully inspect the second level, when Xiao Ling and Xun Er's expressions shifted simultaneously. They