However, Wutian was still fine. His near-perfect physical body was able to withstand the scorching heat.
"It really is hot!"
Han Tian's mouth was dry as he licked his lips. His physical body was not as good as Wutian's, so he was clearly feeling uncomfortable.
"Those beasts should be descendants, or else they wouldn't be able to withstand this terrifying heat." The top of Astral Flame Peak was not a protrusion, but a vast plain. It was as if it had been carved out by a knife, and many figures could be vaguely seen on it.
At the center of the plain, clusters of flames shot out from the ground like spiraling fire dragons. They spread out in all directions like a misty rain, gorgeous and beautiful.
Wutian's expression was grave. It turned out that there were no beasts here, but that they had all gone to the peak to be baptized by the astral flame.
Han Tian said gravely, "They're using the astral flame to wash away the impurities in their bodies, making their bodies sturdier and their defenses stronger. It'll be very difficult for us to get close."
In front of the beasts, he felt dozens of indistinct auras that were a level stronger than the other beasts. They were clearly terrifying existences that had broken through the Peak realm.
One or two people working together could slowly grind them to death, but dozens of them together were unstoppable. It would be very difficult to win.
"The entire mountain has been refined by the astral flame for many years and has already become one. There's no other shortcut besides climbing to the peak." Although Han Tian longed for the astral flame origin, he did not lose his calm and paid attention to the situation of Astral Flame Peak.
Wutian said, "If we don't have to go underground and use the astral flame to refine our bodies, we can reach the perfect state. We don't want to provoke them, but if we can't reach the perfect state at the peak, we can only force our way in."
Han Tian cast a sidelong glance at him. So this bastard had such a plan. It was true that one could know a person for a long time without understanding their true nature. His conscience might have been eaten by a dog. In truth, he did not want to take the risk, but the astral flame origin was very useful to him.
In the end, he shook his head and said, "Let's go. Since we're here, let's give it a try."
Astral Flame Peak, as its name suggested, was completely red. Not a single blade of grass grew on it, and it was covered in smoke all year round.
In his line of sight, the space seemed to be distorting, and the scenery was almost blurry. One could imagine how hot it was here.
The closer the two of them got, the hotter it got. This feeling was like being in a sea of fire. Moreover, the ground was boiling hot. If it weren't for the fact that the two of them were strong enough, they might have already been cooked.
A moment later, Wutian and Lin Ming arrived at the foot of the mountain. Sizzling sounds rang out incessantly. This was the sound of the mountain walls melting under the high temperature.
A steep crimson stone staircase led to the mountain peak. Its edges were smooth, and its surface was uneven. It exuded the vicissitudes of life and antiquity!
"A long time ago, this place might have been an important place," Han Tian said.
The stone staircase was very steep, almost parallel to the ground. There were even scratches from swords and sabers on it. However, after being burned by the Gang Fire for many years, they were not very conspicuous.
Wutian nodded. These sword and saber scars weren't very old. He estimated that they were around a thousand years old. As for Kong Lingzi, he had established his sect 1200 years ago. It was extremely likely that Kong Lingzi had taken this place by force.
Then where was this place before?
Wutian and Lin Ming weren't bored enough to think about this question.
The stone staircase was very hot, several times hotter than the ground. Even with Wutian's skin, there were signs of being burned. However, it was still bearable.
Then, he lowered his head to look at Han Tian. Suddenly, he was stunned. He turned around and continued climbing. His eyes were filled with shock and contemplation.
Originally, he thought that Han Tian's body wouldn't be able to withstand the temperature here. However, Wutian didn't expect to see such a scene when he turned around. A layer of mist covered Huang Xiaolong's body to resist the high temperature. It was the power of water!
From the time they met until now, Han Tian had already displayed four elements. Adding the power of water, it was a total of five elements. Excluding the power of wind, among the five elements, he already had four elements. Could it be that he really had the Saint Physique of the Five Elements?!
In today's world, it was already rare to have an Elemental Spirit Physique. The sect would focus on nurturing them.
Previously, when Longhu was tested to have the Fire Spirit Physique, from Lin Shan's excitement and Huo Shi's cautiousness, it could be seen that there were very few people who had an Elemental Spirit Physique.
For example, he didn't have any Elemental Spirit Physique. If it wasn't for his hard work and luck, as well as the little guy's help, he would probably still be in the Initial Channel Opening Stage.
However, Han Tian actually had five Elemental Spirit Physiques. This was truly a terrifying person. If he really had the Saint Physique of the Five Elements, then with his Initial Channel Opening Stage cultivation, he would definitely be able to compete with the Fire Cicadas. In fact, he might even be stronger than them!
This was the terrifying part of the Saint Physique of the Five Elements …
But where did the power of wind come from? Wutian was puzzled.
Suddenly, a swift and fierce Qi attacked, going straight to the temple. Wutian quivered, and suddenly woke up from his contemplation. He suddenly turned his head, and a scarlet light shadow, quickly enlarged in his pupils.
"Bang!" A purple figure rushed out. The power of gold flickered and split the figure into two.
"What the hell is going on? How dare you be distracted in such a place." Han Tian's feet emitted a buzzing sound as he stood in the air and said speechlessly.
In his hand, there was a scarlet demonic beast that was struggling. This was a scarlet snake that was only one foot long. It liked heat and lived in volcanic areas all year round. It fed on lava and possessed great strength and speed.
The color of its skin was extremely similar to the color of the mountain walls. It was hidden in the rocks and was small. If one didn't look carefully, it would be hard to detect it. If it suddenly attacked, it would be impossible to guard against!
Moreover, its head was shaped like the tip of a knife. It had an extremely strong penetrating power and could easily shatter mountain rocks. It was truly terrifying!
Wutian couldn't help but break out in cold sweat. There was actually a scarlet snake in this place. This kind of terrifying creature was not commonly seen. Normally, there would only be a few in a volcano. Fortunately, Han Tian discovered it in time. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable …
"Hiss!"
Although half of the scarlet snake's body had been cut off, it was still alive. Its vitality was extremely strong. It was said that as long as there was lava, even if only a head was left, it could be reborn.
It spat out a flame. This was its venom. It was just like a real flame, with heat waves and a foul stench coexisting.
Moreover, the high temperature here actually couldn't evaporate the venom. It was truly inconceivable.
It spat out the venom and wanted to seize the opportunity to escape.
However, Han Tian had also swallowed the spirit embryo of the Ancient Heavenly Scorpion. Although the amount was less than Wutian's, he had a certain degree of immunity to the venom. Unless he encountered a poisonous beast more poisonous than the Ancient Heavenly Scorpion.
"Crack!" Han Tian squeezed hard and the scarlet snake exploded into a bloody mess. Then, the power of gold flickered and a sharp aura filled the air. Only when the flesh and blood had completely evaporated did he wipe his hands with an expression of extreme disgust.
"In order to save you, even my hands are dirty. No matter what, you have to give me an extra drop of blood!" Han Tian seized the opportunity to extort.
Obviously, Wutian didn't buy it. He turned around and continued climbing.
Suddenly, his arm shot out and grabbed a scarlet snake that was eyeing him covetously from the stone wall in front of Han Tian's chest. Then, he squeezed with all his strength and turned it into ashes. Simple and violent!
"We're even!" Wutian shrugged and continued climbing.
Han Tian wasn't convinced. "Who told you to meddle in other people's business? I've long since discovered it. I just didn't want to make a move."
"Swoosh swoosh!"
Two scarlet snakes suddenly shot out and swept over from the left and right. Han Tian frowned. Why were there so many of them?
The power of gold gushed out and swiftly dealt with them. He landed on the stone steps and quickly chased after them.
The two were no longer as relaxed as before. They stared vigilantly at their surroundings. Although the scarlet snakes weren't fatal, they sent a signal to the two. It wasn't that there were no demonic beasts in this barren Astral Fire Peak, but that they were all hidden within. Danger was always present here.
As expected, the two encountered a few more scarlet snakes. There was even a snake king.
This snake king was a meter long and as thick as an arm. Its body was covered with thumb-sized scales. Flames were rising from its surface. Its head was like the tip of a shovel, flat and sharp. It had a pair of fiery red eyes that seemed to be cast from magma.
It hid in a hole in the mountain wall and suddenly launched a sneak attack. Wutian couldn't guard against it and was hit head-on. His skin split open and blood gushed out.
This snake king was very frightening. It was stronger than all the demonic beasts they had encountered in the forest. It had already broken through the Limiteer realm. Its scales were hard and indestructible, and its speed was as fast as lightning. The two were on a steep cliff and couldn't use their full strength. In the end, they had to lure the snake king to the ground and slowly kill it!
However, the two were also seriously injured and had to retreat from Astral Fire Peak to rest for a day.
On the second day, Wutian and Ye Xiwen set off again. This time, they were very cautious. Their spiritual power was highly concentrated, and they didn't miss a single grain of lime.
However, after half a day, when they were halfway up the mountain, a Fiery Sparrow Hawk swooped down. It was also an existence that had surpassed the Limiteer realm, and it was also a vicious bird.
Its body was incomparably huge. When it spread its wings, it was about fifteen meters long. With a swipe of its sharp claws, it could split mountains and split rocks. Moreover, it spat out flames that were very similar to astral fire. Even the rocks on the mountain were melted. It was even more difficult to deal with than the scarlet snakes.
In the end, Han Tian relied on the power of wind to fight with the Fiery Sparrow Hawk in the air for half a day. After paying a heavy price, he finally killed it.
The Profound Qi in his body was exhausted, and his arms were almost crippled. The most intolerable thing for Han Tian was that his face had been scratched by the Fiery Sparrow Hawk.
As a result, Han Tian let out a furious roar, and the two of them were forced to recuperate again. This time, it took Han Tian two full days to fully recover, and this was with the help of Wutian and his own wood energy. If he had relied on absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, it would have taken him at least five or six days.
"Damn it, this time we have to rush up no matter what!"
On this day, Wutian and Ye Xiwen rushed up again. At first, they didn't encounter any attacks from vicious beasts. However, when they were halfway up the mountain and only one-third of the way to the peak, a Fiery Sparrow Bull stepped on the wall and came over.
This beast was even more terrifying. It was over 30 meters in size and was like a small mountain. Its four dustpan-like hooves were surrounded by flames, and with every step it took, a huge hole would be created in the mountain wall!
"F * ck you!" Han Tian couldn't help but curse.
The Barbaric Flaming Bull was too ferocious. The hair on its body was a foot long, and it was as black as ink. It was like steel, and with a casual swing, it could shatter a mountain wall. The most terrifying thing was its five meter long horns. It was simply unstoppable, and it destroyed everything in its path.
The mountain wall collapsed and the mountain trembled. Tens of thousands of jin, hundreds of thousands of jin, and even hundreds of thousands of huge rocks fell down like meteors. The momentum was extremely vast and terrifying, making people feel cold.
The two were helpless. They were once again forced to the ground and engaged in a fierce battle.
However, this Fiery Sparrow Bull was too terrifying. The two joined hands and used all their strength, but they could only fight to a draw.
This place was full of potholes. Dust covered the sky and covered the sun. Muffled groans were incessant. Blood dyed the earth red. The battle was extremely bitter, and it even spread over a hundred li.
In the end, Wutian showed his might. The God's Left Hand exploded with resplendent light. Its momentum was comparable to the mountains and rivers. After a round of indiscriminate bombardment, the Fiery Sparrow Bull was seriously injured and fled.
The Fiery Sparrow Bull's entire body was good material for refining weapons. Moreover, its flesh was also very nutritious. However, the two were powerless. They could only helplessly watch it flee back to the peak.
"There seems to be something wrong." Wutian did not immediately heal his injuries. He quietly looked at the Astral Fire Peak and sank into deep thought.
"I know!"
Suddenly, his eyes lit up. He finally found a clue. He looked at the Astral Fire Peak again with a trace of a smile. He was confident that he would definitely be able to reach the peak next time.
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