Within Soulfall Abyss, beneath the Yellow Springs Weak River channel, ghostly light rose, and terrifying heat waves spread outward, warping even the void.
Deep beneath the earth, the plain-clothed figure held a sword across his body as he continued to fall—ten miles, a hundred miles—with no sign of stopping.
In this grim hell, ghostly light blinded the eye, while the astonishing temperature climbed ever higher, becoming increasingly unbearable.
Snow and wind swept around Ning Chen, resisting the erosion of the ghostly light. Yet as he descended deeper, he found it increasingly difficult to endure.
"Phoenix Body!"
With a soft shout, red light billowed forth. A phoenix manifested, shielding its main body as it flew downward.
Half an hour later, in the dim underground world, the phoenix dispersed and the plain-clothed figure reappeared. Looking upon the shocking scene around him, endless waves stirred within Ning Chen's heart.
All around him, black magma churned, its temperature terrifying beyond measure and unlike anything he had ever seen.
Ning Chen stepped forward. Snow and wind gathered beneath his feet, paving a path ahead and resisting the surging black magma.
"Be careful. The magma here is far from ordinary!"
Red light rose, and the Phoenix Body manifested. Looking at the earthfire below, it spoke.
"Mm."
Ning Chen nodded, his gaze sweeping below as he said solemnly, "The fire-element power here is astonishing. It may be useful to us in the future. Can we take it away?"
"I'll try!"
The Phoenix Body replied. With a turn of its palm, it condensed essence. Behind it, a phoenix phantom cried out, spreading its wings as phoenix fire filled the air. Boundless devouring power flowed forth, spreading across the entire underground world.
Supremely yang phoenix fire and sinister yin earthfire devoured one another. As the two powers collided, the