The Flaming Mountains was incredibly hot, and even Chu Feng, Zhou Quan, and Evolver Evolver found it difficult to withstand the heat. Jiang Zhexian, though slightly weaker in cultivation, was surprisingly resistant to the heat. Despite wearing only a short-sleeved shirt and denim shorts, her forehead was smooth and free of any sweat.
Xiao Tian stared at the cartoon bear pattern on Jiang Zhexian's white short-sleeved shirt with some surprise.
Such a goddess, yet she's wearing such a cute and adorable short-sleeved shirt.
Jiang Zhexian felt a little uneasy under Xiao Tian's gaze, but her heart was inexplicably uneasy, as if her secrets had been completely seen through.
"Sister Yun Shang, I have a question for you."
"Speak." Xiao Tian established the image of the Fairy Yun Shang for his false identity as the Cloud-Dressed Fairy.
Feeling the intense coldness emanating from the fairy before him, Jiang Zhexian felt uneasy and suddenly wanted to back out.
"Sister Yun Shang, why aren't you afraid of the heat of the Flaming Mountains? Can I learn how to use it?"
Jiang Zhexian felt a little embarrassed after saying this.
Xiao Tian was secretly amused; this girl was really interesting.
"You have a good constitution and can withstand heat well, so you probably don't need it."
Jiang Zhexian frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes scanning the surroundings. Then she approached Fairy Yun Shang and whispered, "To be honest, Sister Yun Shang, before entering the Flaming Mountains area, I ate a Cold Essence Fruit. This fruit was obtained from the Kunlun Mountain Range and has the effects of lowering body temperature, nourishing yin and generating fluids, and allowing one to reach a state of suspended animation after a certain period of time."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian understood.
No wonder this girl is so resistant to heat. The power constantly growing within her body is yin, which counteracts the natural yang power of the Flaming Mountains region, with each power waxing and waning, thus allowing her to maintain a state of not being suffocated but still feeling refreshed.
This girl has some great ideas!
"Sister Yun Shang, as you can see, even my great-uncle, with his cultivation at the Miaomei King Level, is sweating profusely. It will take him at least two more days to cross the Flaming Mountains region. With the effectiveness of the Cold Essence Fruit, it can probably only last for a little over a day and a night at most."
While in disguise, Xiao Tian secretly used his hidden, Enhanced Byakugan to observe Jiang Zhexian's current state.
Good heavens!
In his eyes, Jiang Zhexian now looked like an ultrasound image, and a moving one at that, with the energy output of the Cold Essence Fruit fiercely clashing with the Yang energy of the Flaming Mountains.
Jiang Zhexian's estimate of the time was too conservative. Xiao Tian estimated that the Cold Essence Fruit could only last for about ten hours at most, and that was under the current state of Yang energy. As they went deeper into the Flaming Mountains, the duration would likely decrease significantly.
"Sister Yun Shang, please help me? I don't want to be covered in sweat." Jiang Zhexian's beautiful eyes were full of pleading.
Xiao Tian had mixed feelings. He wanted to see the beauty sweating profusely and looking disheveled, which would be very satisfying, but he also felt reluctant to do so because he really couldn't help her.
After all, physical constitution is not something to be taken lightly!
Under Jiang Zhexian's expectant and pleading gaze, Xiao Tian said indifferently and coldly, "I can't help you with your constitution."
Upon hearing Jiang Zhexian's eyes dimmed, realizing that Yun Shang's ability to resist heat was due to her unique constitution.
"Sister Yun Shang, you've been too kind of me."
The main force continued its march, and as they drew closer to the main peak of the Flaming Mountains, the surrounding temperature rose even higher.
Seven hours later, the effects of the Cold Essence Fruit on Jiang Zhexian's body wore off, and she was sweating profusely.
Xiao Tian Yitan inwardly. Although the scene was somewhat pleasing to the eye, the weather was indeed a bit cruel to the only woman here.
Seeing that Jiang Zhexian was drinking water more frequently than others, Xiao Tian thought for a moment and moved closer.
"Don't drink too much water, hold my hand."
"Sister Yun Shang." Jiang Zhexian was feeling unwell from the heat. Seeing Yun Shang arrive, she thought that this fairy had taken pity on her and come to help her, so she subconsciously grabbed Yun Shang's hand.
"Goodness, this girl's hands don't feel good at all, they're all sweaty!"
Look into my eyes, and walk forward.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhexian did as instructed.
In an instant!
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan: Genjutsu!
Jiang Zhexian only saw Xiao Tian's left eye turn a strange, blood-red color, with Three Tomoe, and she was instantly struck by it!
Xiao Tian cast an Genjutsu spell on Jiang Zhexian, placing Jiang Zhexian in a freezing, desolate place where her body was extremely cold.
This was deceiving Jiang Zhexian's mind. Although Jiang Zhexian's body was still sweating, the amount of sweating was much better than before, and the effect was becoming more and more effective. His body was shivering from the cold because he was under the Genjutsu.
Xiao Tian held the girl's delicate hand and led her forward, occasionally feeding her water to prevent her from becoming dehydrated and facing a life-threatening situation.
Jiang Xinyan noticed the situation of his junior, Jiang Zhexian, behind him. He also knew that Jiang Zhexian had taken the Cold Essence Fruit. Seeing that the mysterious Yun Shang was helping him and that the amount of sweating had decreased, he felt a little more at ease. He focused on sensing the Domain, planning the route, and leading the team carefully.
However, he had no idea that Jiang Zhexian, an outstanding junior member of the Jiang Family, was currently being defeated by Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian is overjoyed! His Genjutsu technique experience points are skyrocketing, and his progress in Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan is also constantly improving.
Jiang Zhexian, who was in the Genjutsu world, knew that this was Yun Shang's way of helping her, so she did not resist at all, but was very obedient and grateful, unaware that Yunshang was the one who helped her more.
Four hours later, the team was already in the area of the Flaming Mountains where the temperature was the highest due to natural factors.
Something bad has happened!
The water source is destroyed!
Although the material used to preserve the mineral water was extremely special, the internal heat caused the internal pressure to rise continuously, eventually causing the water tank to explode.
This was something Jiang Xinyan hadn't anticipated.
" Chu Feng, we need to speed up! We can't rest tonight. We need to get away from this area as quickly as possible. We can rest when we reach a place with a similar temperature. The water supply is running low."
" Elder Jiang, I understand. Let's continue clearing the way." Chu Feng nodded, his expression grave. This Flaming Mountains was truly not a place fit for humankind.
"Alas, it's a pity my mastery of Domain is still insufficient. Otherwise, I could unravel the Domain of this Flaming Mountains, utilize its Domain energy, and reverse the yin to protect us completely."
" Elder Jiang, how can this Domain be broken?" Chu Feng asked.
Jiang Xinyan turned to look at Chu Feng and patiently explained, "The universe is full of mysteries, and all things operate according to laws, framed by time and space. This Domain is a subspace framework formed within our main world. Most of these frameworks that can influence the main world are natural Domain. If they were to be set up by human effort, it would require a great deal of rare and precious materials."
" Chu Feng, first you must understand the attributes of all things, the essence of the Dao. The attributes of all things are nothing more than the basic elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Mastering the mutual generation and restraint of these five elements is not enough. To become a formation master, you must also have extraordinary spiritual power, be able to Tongtian, understand nature, and observe the attributes of all things in nature. This is also divided into stages. The basic stage relies on the heart, and the entry stage relies on the Double Pupils, also known as the Mystic Pupils. The naked eye sees things, while the Mystic Pupils observes the essence of heaven and earth. Switching between them is effortless, all in a single thought."
" Chu Feng, if you can carefully discern some of the essence and attributes of heaven and earth, then you might be qualified to become a formation master. To put it bluntly, formation masters are the most supreme, the most difficult to cultivate, and the most terrifying among Evolver."
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng focused his mind, closed his eyes, and began to sense the changes in the world.
After a long silence, he frowned and said, " Elder Jiang, things are starting to change around us. I've discovered countless, endless crimson specks of light. These specks are like little elves; they have all sorts of emotions, and they seem to be alive. I can hear their laughter, their angry shouts, and so on."
"Damn! How come I can't see it or hear it? You Fengzi, you don't actually have any talent, do you?" Zhou Quan wondered.
The Yellow Ox couldn't help but feel disdain.
"Haha, Chu Feng, don't get excited. This is merely being qualified. Some Evolver with strong six senses and naturally powerful souls, thus possessing exceptional mental strength, can also sense it. However, only by entering the realm can one become a formation master. It's like you might be qualified to go to university, but if your score isn't high enough and your family doesn't have the money, you can't get in. There's a world of difference between you and others. Entering the realm means being able to drive and utilize the essence of these worlds."
Jiang Xinyan suddenly sighed, "But this seemingly simple step has stumped countless Evolver. Becoming a formation master is not easy. These beings in the world are inherently proud; how could they be at your beck and call, let alone risk their lives for you? Individuals are selfish, and there is no shortcut to this path except through talent."
Xiao Tian, listening to Elder Jiang's long-winded rambling, couldn't help but mutter to himself, "It's so hot, he's sweating buckets, and he's still talking! Doesn't he worry about losing even more moisture? Does he want me to cast Genjutsu to cool him down?"
"Hey, this Flaming Mountains, we really underestimated it! The water supply is running low."
Jiang Xinyan, after taking a sip of water, looked serious and stopped, turning to look behind him.
" Elder Jiang, what's wrong?" Chu Feng frowned.
" Chu Feng, you are all young people, while I am getting old."
Jiang Xinyan sighed, gazing at Yun Shang behind him, and couldn't help but ask, "Fairy, I am getting old, and my mind is currently exhausted. I would like a method to stop the heat so that I can continue leading the team and observing the Domain."
Xiao Tian was speechless; he had actually guessed right.
" Fairy Yun Shang, Elder Jiang crucial for us to leave this Flaming Mountains. If possible, please grant us your guidance," Chu Feng approached and pleaded.
Xiao Tian chuckled inwardly, thinking, "This Fengzi, is he stupid or just greedy?"
"Are you sure?" Xiao Tian stared at Jiang Xinyan.
The wicked old man nodded emphatically, then said with difficulty, "If the fairy doesn't insist, then I'll trouble you."
"Alright." Xiao Tian's tone was indifferent as he directly revealed his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, presenting Jiang Xinyan with a Genjutsu world ice and snow paradise package.
For a moment, Jiang Xinyan was so weak that she could barely walk and needed help.
" Elder Jiang, what's wrong?" Chu Feng's expression changed slightly. Before he could think about the Fairy Yun Shang's heterochromatic eyes, he was drawn to Jiang Xinyan, whose condition seemed off.
"Someone, help him walk."
"Fairy, what's going on? Elder Jiang's eyes are strange, what did you do to him?" Chu Feng frowned.
"He wanted to stop feeling hot, so my method was to create Genjutsu, trapping his mind in a cold place. This tricked his brain, causing his body to function at an overclock, making him more heat-resistant and reducing his sweating..."
Chu Feng, Zhou Quan, Bodhi Group, and others were all dumbfounded upon hearing this!