The closer they came to Fire Lake, the hotter it grew. Fearing that the big-headed zombie could not withstand the heat, Han Shuo had to expend Demonic Essence to activate the Mystic Ice Demon Flame Art, lowering the temperature around them.
Accustomed to darkness, Zombie Warriors had an instinctive aversion to sunlight and intense heat. This big-headed zombie was no exception. His body kept swaying in Han Shuo's grasp, as though he feared the burning Fire Lake.
However, held fast by Han Shuo's iron arms, he could not move at all. Two great clouds of white smoke rapidly approached along the surrounding rock walls, reaching the Fire Element Archmage Masor in the blink of an eye.
At this point, Masor and her companion were only a little over three meters from the Fire Lotus below. Worried that Fire Lake's temperature would be too high for their barrier to withstand, they dared not approach the Fire Lotus too quickly, for fear that the scorching heat would shatter it.
"Huh? Why are you here?" Masor was startled when Han Shuo approached in the form of two clouds of thick smoke. Although the smoke concealed his appearance, she recognized him from what he had done earlier.
"I can't stand the heat anymore! Please let me into the barrier to rest!" Han Shuo's hurried plea came from within the smoke. By the time his voice reached them, he had already stopped beside the barrier.
At these words, the Fire Element Archmage Masor looked troubled. It seemed that bringing Han Shuo into the barrier was also extremely difficult at present, and she froze there, hesitating.
Suddenly, a breathless cry of alarm came from Han Shuo within the great cloud of smoke beside Masor. Then the smoke abruptly sank, plunging straight toward the alluring Fire Lotus