"So this is the Domain of the Flaming Mountains?!"
Although he had only read the Array Master Crash Course Textbook for half an hour, Chu Feng felt as if he had been swimming in an ocean of knowledge for many years. He had already opened a pair of special eyes, able to perceive the true nature of the world and many mysteries.
The true nature beneath the surface of the Flaming Mountains filled him with extreme shock and amazement.
"It's all thanks to Fairy Yun Shang's textbook. This world is truly vast and mysterious. What Elder Jiang said earlier was indeed not an exaggeration. If one takes a wrong step here, one can easily be swallowed by the subterranean fire, especially in this area near the depths of the Flaming Mountains. The subterranean fire covers a wide area here, and the violent energy it contains is unparalleled. If it were to explode, it would probably cause hundreds of tons or even more terrifying energy damage from the Wood-Sea Bomb!"
Chu Feng led the way, demonstrating his ability to apply what he learned, and gaining a deeper understanding of the Domain.
The first test one faces upon becoming an array master is this Flaming Mountains, something many novice array masters dare not even imagine, let alone have the courage to go through.
The bolder the man, the greater the harvest. Compared to the confident and composed Chu Feng, the Bodhi Group was filled with trepidation, like teddy bears being forcibly dragged along, unable to escape or bark, and could only obediently follow.
The Evolver from the Bodhi Group glared with rage. The two people they hated most were Fairy Yun Shang, also known as Xiao Tian, and Chu Feng.
They hated Yun Shang because their young lady had been forced to follow her, leaving them no choice but to comply. As for Chu Feng, they simply couldn't believe that a novice who had only read a textbook for a little over half an hour could lead them out of this Flaming Mountains.
This means their lives are being taken by that idiot Chu Feng!
However, they also had a way to deal with it: they tried to stay behind as much as possible. As long as Chu Feng, the strongest of them, was in trouble, they would stop behind and wait for Elder Jiang to wake up.
However, their wish for Elder Jiang to awaken is now impossible, because the Genjutsu: Tsukuyomi that Xiao Tian placed on Jiang Xinyan will take Jiang Xinyan five or six days to break.
By then, if the members of the Bodhi Group had stayed put, they would have long since died from dehydration caused by the harsh environment of the Flaming Mountains.
"You're Fengzi! You're amazing! More than half an hour has passed, and we haven't encountered any subterranean fire yet. Could it be that you've become... you know... teacher?" Zhou Quan's eyes lit up as he followed Chu Feng and said.
"That's right, I'm already a formation master." Chu Feng nodded calmly.
"Damn! You're amazing, you Fengzi! Those old men have been studying for so many years and still haven't even gotten the hang of it, and you just read a book for half an hour. You're truly gifted! No wonder you're my brother!" Zhou Quan's face was beaming, his eyes full of pride and smugness, as if he were the one who was the array master.
The members of the Bodhi Group who were behind him were all disgusted by Zhou Quan's words.
"A formation master? How laughable! It's nothing more than good luck, a lucky accident."
"But could that book really hold some secret? After all, that Yun Shang is no ordinary person; she's on the same level as Elder Jiang."
"What kind of trick is that!" The third-in-command of the Bodhi Group couldn't help but sneer. "The field of array mastery is so mysterious. Even our Elder Jiang has studied it for so many years and still couldn't get a foothold. If someone could easily enter the field and become an array master just by relying on a book, would that book be given away so easily? It would definitely be a sect's most treasured possession, a family heirloom of a great family, something they would protect and cherish like the back of their hand."
"Third Brother is right, it's just an act. Laozi don't believe becoming an array master is so easy! I've seen real array masters!"
Suddenly, the line of soldiers in front stopped.
Seeing this, the third-in-command of the Bodhi Group couldn't help but mock, "See? That kid's run out of ideas now. He doesn't know which way to go. After all, there are many pitfalls ahead, and the road is obviously difficult to travel. This kid's out of options."
"Hmph, we still have to rely on our Elder Jiang. After all, he's just a greenhorn."
The third-in-command's gaze was icy, full of mockery, as he shouted at Chu Feng at the front, "Kid, why aren't you moving?"
Chu Feng turned his head, smiled, and said, "We'll have to wait; there's Flame Demon ahead."
"What a joke! Where did this Flame Demon come from! Do you really think you have Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils or something?" The third-in-command of the Bodhi Group couldn't help but curse, then ordered one of the Evolver of the team who possessed heterochromatic eyes, " Old Hai, show us what you've got."
"Don't worry, Third Brother, my pair of Heaven-Piercing Purple-Gold Eyes will see through any hidden secrets clearly!"
In an instant, Hai Jianguo mobilized his body's energy and activated his extraordinary pupils. His originally black eyes instantly dilated, turning purple-gold, with thick bloodshot veins in the whites of his eyes.
" Old Hai, how are you?"
"Third Brother, we didn't see any monsters, but some areas were experiencing violent energy fluctuations, making it difficult to traverse."
" Old Hai, well done! If it weren't for the fact that your heterochromatic eyes can't be used for long periods, you would have been the one leading the way! Why would we need to rely on a mere kid?"
Xiao Tian, who was walking the dog with Jiang Zhexian ( from the Bodhi Group ), almost burst out laughing. He turned to look at the Bodhi Group members and said indifferently, "Ignorant."
The third-in-command's face turned ashen, and he glared angrily, saying, "You woman! What are you so arrogant about! If you have the guts, let go of our young lady, and let's duel right here on the Flaming Mountains!"
"You still have time to duel me? You're bursting with energy. I'd rather not kill you than risk the old man waking up and blaming me for bullying a junior."
The third-in-command was furious upon hearing this, but since their young lady was at someone else's mercy, he could only resort to verbal attacks.
"Third Brother, are we just going to wait like this? Five minutes have already passed!"
The third-in-command's face was grim. Their water supply was really running low. There were many brothers, and if they didn't leave Flaming Mountains soon, every second they lingered would put their lives in greater danger.
"This awful environment is disgusting! Even if a monster appeared and chased us to kill us, it would be more satisfying than braving this Flaming Mountains."
" Old Hai, watch it one more time."
Hai Jianguo nodded and activated his heterochromatic eyes.
"Third Brother, it's alright. Walking two hundred meters in that direction won't hurt."
"Alright, let's go!" The third-in-command, trusting his men, waved his hand and continued on their way.
"Woman, give our young lady back!" The third leader stopped at Yun Shang, who was Xiao Tian, his right hand resting on the broadsword at his waist, his eyes sharp and cold.
Xiao Tian said indifferently, "If you want to take this old man to his death, don't take this girl with you."
"Damn it! Woman, don't go too far!"
"Ignorance breeds fearlessness. I suggest you stop your brother immediately, or you'll face the consequences."
The third-in-command of the Bodhi Group was furious; he had never seen a woman who disgusted and enraged him so much in his life.
"Third Brother, something terrible has happened! Something's happened to Zhuzi!"
An unusual situation has occurred! The Evolver at the head of the Bodhi Group suddenly disappeared while they were walking, startling those behind him who immediately fell backward.
"What happened?" The third-in-command's gaze swept over and, sure enough, found that one of his men was gone.
" Old Hai, check this out, what's going on!"
Hai Jianguo had no choice but to forcibly use his heterochromatic eyes. His expression quickly changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "Third Brother, something's happened to Zhuzi! His life force has stopped. He was attacked by strange energy, and that energy is biological! It might be the Flame Demon that kid mentioned!"
"Damn it! Old Hai, why didn't you notice sooner!"
"Third Brother, you know about my heterochromatic eyes! This is truly the first time I've ever seen anything like this! Who would have thought the monster would be like this! It's so deceptive!"
The third-in-command looked grim; at this point, further trouble would be futile.
"Luckily, only one died. Listen to us, we Fengzi aren't trying to harm you. Why don't you just stick with the team and live your lives?" Zhou Quan couldn't help but mock.
The Evolver from the Bodhi Group is extremely angry.
"Ridiculous! This kid has only been reading for half an hour! Even if that book is a genuine book for array masters, go and talk to those Evolver outside, and see if they believe that someone can become an array master in half an hour!"
"That is."
Zhou Quan scoffed, "How foolish! Some people always think that if they can't do it, others can't either. There are geniuses and idiots in this world. Would it kill you to believe that? Can't you accept that someone else is such a genius?"
"Fatty, that's enough. Why bother talking to them? If they want to die, let them continue." Chu Feng said calmly, then walked towards Yun Shang.
"Fairy, I see that the Flame Demon are blocking our path. If we wait alone, it will be difficult to continue. These Flame Demon are hiding in the Domain. Although there is a path that can be passed through, it is too narrow. We need your help."
"Help with what?" Xiao Tian asked indifferently.
Chu Feng smiled and said, "Fairy's swordsmanship is divine. I'll trouble you to take action and clear out a certain area of Flame Demon so that we can pass through. While the Flame Demon are not approaching that Domain, even though you are covering the rear, you will still have time to pass through."
"Good."
Xiao Tian naturally saw the Flame Demon within the Domain through his Enhanced Byakugan.
"Third Brother, could they be plotting something?" A Evolver of the Bodhi Group frowned as he watched Chu Feng and Yun Shang walk to the front.
The third-in-command couldn't help but scold, "A conspiracy? What can we do at a time like this! If that kid really wanted to kill us, he wouldn't have stopped us before. From now on, everyone just behave yourselves and stick with the team."
"Third Brother, you've changed!" The group of Evolver stared in disbelief.
"As expected of a leader, you see things very clearly. Just follow us, you Fengzi, and stop trying to pull any crooked ideas. We're not trying to harm you. After all, the old gentleman and we have some connections. Although we don't care about your lives, we do care about Elder Jiang's life." Zhou Quan added insult to injury.
The Evolver from the Bodhi Group all felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, and almost wanted to resort to violence against Zhou Quan.
"Fairy, it's over there, about ten meters wide."
"Alright." Xiao Tian took out the Ruyi Adamantine Staff disguised as a sword and casually slashed. The sword energy roared with wind and thunder as it disappeared into the void five or six meters in front of him, where it was swallowed up by the Domain.
Soon, the Evolver felt strange energy fluctuations seeping out, and the Domain barrier in front of Chu Feng appeared. Inside it were some creatures that were entirely crimson, with sores all over their backs and flames coming out of the sores, like a volcanic ridge. They were dismembered and dissipated by the sword energy.
"What superb swordsmanship, fairy!" Chu Feng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. This move was too powerful. He then said to Zhou Quan, "If we don't leave now, when will we? Fatty, hurry up and get through!"
"Okay."
Zhou Quan didn't mince words and immediately sped up.
The Bodhi Group's Evolver paled in shock, while Zhou Quan passed unharmed at the site where one of their companions had disappeared and perished.
" Yellow Ox, you go over there too."
The Yellow Ox hummed and strolled leisurely by.
Everyone at Bodhi Group felt a pang of anxiety. Were they next?