There was no way forward.
"What now?"
Inside the Inheritance Hall, Chen Daolin frowned deeply.
The black island was guarded by a large number of high-ranking lava insects. If the Lava Fire Ant beside Chen Daolin went over, it might arouse suspicion. If it tried to force its way in, it would definitely be killed.
Sneak in?
The black island was clearly the core stronghold of the Lava Insect Nest. Its defenses had to be airtight, with countless powerful insects—who knew how many demigods were among them? This Starry Sky-level lava insect had no chance of sneaking inside.
The Lava Fire Ant that had entered the bottom of the lake could not advance any farther either. Without knowing what lay below, Chen Daolin could not make another decision.
Should he keep moving forward?
Or investigate below?
Ancient Soul-Burning Flower—was it really here? If so, where was it?
"Lord Baruch..." Chen Daolin looked to the side.
"Snore... snore..." Baruch lay sprawled on the ground, snoring like thunder. He even deliberately rolled over, presenting his red backside to Chen Daolin while his tail swayed in the air.
"..."
Seeing Baruch's reaction, Chen Daolin knew he could not count on him now.
Whether or not he knew any clues about the Ancient Soul-Burning Flower, he was not going to tell Chen Daolin at this moment.
Just as Chen Daolin was at his wits' end, racking his brain for a way to break the deadlock, several uninvited guests arrived at the outer region of the Lava Insect Nest.
A handsome and bewitching young man with black hair and curved horns, clad in luxurious black-and-gold armor.
A short, lean, sinister old man in white robes, his wrinkled face marked by several bizarre red patterns.
A handsome middle-aged man in azure battle robes, with long azure