A stretch of rolling red mountains lay before them. The temperature here was astonishingly high, the air thick with the pungent smell of sulfur, and volcanoes erupted from time to time.
A Red Escape Light flew over from afar and came to a stop after a flicker.
The escape light faded, revealing the Dry Fire Boat. Shen Long, Shen Chan, Chu Buyu, and Li Dong stood aboard it.
"That Fire Crocodile is up ahead."
Shen Chan pointed at a Crimson Volcano in the distance.
Shen Long formed a hand seal, and a gigantic Humanoid Projection appeared above his head.
"By my command, why do you not hurry out and kowtow before me?"
The Humanoid Projection spoke, its voice spreading across a radius of ten thousand li.
A deafening beast roar rang out from the distant Crimson Volcano. Two red lights flew out and stopped after a flicker.
As the escape lights faded, they revealed a massive Crimson Fire Phoenix and an enormous red crocodile.
The Crimson Fire Phoenix was incorporeal rather than physical—a Seventh Order Spirit Flame. The red crocodile, on the other hand, was solid, with flame-like patterns covering its body.
"Who are you?"
The red crocodile asked, its body trembling without end.
It sensed an overwhelming pressure and did not dare harbor the slightest thought of resistance.
"A late seventh order Li Fire Crocodile. It can be brought under our command."
Chu Buyu praised.
"The one who subdues you. Serve me from now on! This Seven Wonders Moon Fruit is for you. Once you eat it, you should be able to take human form."
Shen Long said. With a flick of his sleeve, a Seven Wonders Moon Fruit flew out and headed toward the Li Fire Crocodile.
The Li Fire Crocodile opened its mouth, allowing the Seven Wonders