The facts proved that Yu Ci's ominous premonition had been correct. Zhai Que'er was the sort of person who never wasted resources.
Yu Ci traveled through the Karmic Fire. In one direction, its coverage extended only seven or eight li; at Yu Ci's speed, a few breaths were enough to cross it.
But how could it possibly be that simple?
The crimson flames passed through the clear radiance cast by the nine azure lotuses, shooting their gloomy power straight into the heart. Traveling within them, the Azure Lotus Robe of the Great Void's protection was more like a transparent eggshell, seeming liable to shatter and be overwhelmed by that terrifyingly destructive force at any moment.
Karmic Fire was especially sensitive to the aura of living beings. Yu Ci absolutely could not add any of his own power to it. In other words, all protection against the Karmic Fire had to be completed by the Azure Lotus Robe of the Great Void itself. Otherwise, the Karmic Fire might seize an opening and invade—and then he would be dead for certain.
This meant Yu Ci had to place his life entirely in the hands of this Innate Secret Treasure he had only just acquired. If anything went wrong... if there was even the slightest possibility, he would be doomed beyond redemption.
No one would ever want to make such a trip twice. Yet after making the first trip, Yu Ci could no longer stop.
Because Zhai Que'er had come out with him.
This woman appeared impish and eccentric, but when it came time to act, she was downright fearless. Before they had even confirmed the Azure Lotus Robe of the Great Void's effectiveness, she had been the first to step forward and enter the Karmic Fire with Yu Ci, ultimately breaking through