Only after entering the Blazing Fire Mountain Range did Xiao Yan get a clear look at it. Lush greenery was exceedingly rare here; as far as the eye could see, most of the land was crimson.
The temperature rose considerably as he entered the skies above the Blazing Fire Mountain Range, but Xiao Yan felt no discomfort. On the contrary, he found it enjoyable. His fire spirit body loved staying in places like this.
After traveling several dozen li deeper, Xiao Yan could no longer suppress the impending breakthrough within him, so he casually chose a volcano and sat down cross-legged.
As Xiao Yan began circulating the Flame Mantra, the surrounding fire-attributed natural energy surged toward him as though drawn by a magnet.
Soon, Xiao Yan's aura began climbing steadily. An hour later, he smoothly broke through to Two-Star Dou Zong.
"Little Yanzi, if you stayed here to cultivate, you could reach Dou Zun within a few years, even without devouring any more heavenly flames!"
Watching the change in Xiao Yan's cultivation, Yao Lao felt a surge of gratification.
"This really is a fine place, but it still falls far short of heavenly flames!" Xiao Yan said with a nod.
Next, Xiao Yan continued onward under Yao Lao's guidance. Within a few hours, two magnificent crimson mountains appeared in his sight. The towering peaks stood close together, with a winding stone stairway climbing from their foot...
Xiao Yan's gaze settled not far ahead of the stairway, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes. Faint yet astonishing spatial fluctuations emanated from that spot. Clearly, another world lay beyond it.
Xiao Yan went straight to the end of the stairway. Only upon arriving did he discover that a spatial barrier stood there.
He gently pressed his palm against the spatial