As Xiao Hua flew, he seemed to be pondering something. Only after a long while did he nod again. "Very well! This poor Daoist's cultivation is inferior to Fellow Daoist Lan Yu's, and in battle I cannot possibly contribute more than you. This time, I will follow Fellow Daoist Lan Yu's arrangements. Just make sure I do not get the short end of the stick!"
"Haha..." True Person Lan Yu laughed heartily and clapped his hands. "We came to Fire Fierce Mountain to repay the old favor of the Three Elders of Fire Fierce Mountain. Since Fellow Daoist Zhang has said so, how could this old man let you suffer a loss?"
Quite a few Fire Fierce Mountain disciples had followed Huo Qilin to Dove Fire Peak. Aside from Huo Pengfei, most of the other disciples had come as well. They trailed behind, whispering among themselves, excitement written across their faces, as though they could already see Huo Qilin claiming the position of Sect Leader and themselves receiving their respective rewards and honors. Huo Qilin, on the other hand, seemed somewhat downcast after speaking with Xiao Hua and True Person Lan Yu. Somewhat woodenly, he led everyone through layer upon layer of restrictions until they arrived before a small mountain peak.
As expected, this mountain peak was also crimson-red. It was merely rather low, while two equally low peaks stood opposite it, forming a tripod stance. Nestled among the three peaks was a fiery pool. Its surface was without the slightest ripple, like a vast piece of fiery-red agate spanning a hundred li.
"Please wait a moment, Seniors..." Though the fiery pool was already in sight, Huo Qilin still halted cautiously in midair. "Dove Fire Peak has one final layer of restriction. Let this junior open it..."
Huo Qilin then