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Sea of Flames, thick smoke turned the dark sky into a deep red, and the rolling smoke merged with layers of mist, creating an incredibly magnificent scene, reminiscent of fiery clouds.
As time slowly passed, the first trial came to an end. The dark sky illuminated by the red hue gradually transformed into a grayish haze.
Reynold and the others breathed evenly and deeply, slowly refining the essence of Nine Xian Spirit Wood within their bodies. A faint golden color enveloped their skin.
This faint golden hue made the three of them appear as if they were forged from steel, their skin becoming more translucent and resilient, full of elasticity. Their bones grew stronger, resembling jade within their bodies, while their blood flowed like mighty rivers, producing a roaring sound that filled them with a sense of power.
Even Mu Yan, who originally had the weakest constitution, now seemed to embody the spirit of a female warrior. A subtle pressure emanated from her graceful figure, and as the golden light danced around her, it exuded an air of authority. This was clearly a sign that her physical strength had significantly improved, successfully entering the stage of iron skin and strong bones.
Bu Jing sat beside them, occasionally glancing at the trio with anticipation.
With the assistance of the Data Upgrade System, his speed in refining the essence of Nine Xian Spirit Wood was the fastest among the four. Almost instantly upon absorbing all the golden light into his body, he digitized and directly digested all the essence, experiencing remarkable physical enhancement.
However, Bu Jing's physical strength had already reached the stage of iron skin and strong bones. Although Nine Xian Spirit Wood was said to greatly enhance physical strength, its effects were insufficient to provide him with significant improvement at this stage. Nevertheless, even a slight enhancement in his physique, strength, and agility was fortunate.
A long sigh escaped him as he turned to see that Reynold was the first to awaken from meditation. He smiled and asked, "How do you feel?"
"Very good. My physical strength has broken through to the stage of iron skin and strong bones; even my Viscera has received some enhancement. I believe that with some time for nurturing, I will fully enter the stage of iron skin and strong bones," Reynold replied as he stood up and vigorously swung his fist, dispersing the surrounding flames with a powerful gust.
Following Reynold, both Arno and Mu Yan awakened as well. The glimmer of joy in their eyes indicated that their physical strength had also improved significantly.
"Since your strengths have all increased, I can rest easy now. Let's temporarily part ways; I need to take care of something," Bu Jing said after a moment's contemplation now that everyone had awakened.
Now that Reynold and his companions ranked among the top fifty, they would not be caught up by other Trialists in a short time. Especially Arno, who was currently ranked thirty-second—an impressive position with great potential to compete for one of the seven coveted spots. As for Bu Jing, he himself was ranked eighth but did not intend to push hard for a higher rank at this moment.
"There are still six full days left; let’s give other participants some time to gather more resources. The final day will be when I begin my plundering," he thought to himself with a slight smile on his lips.
"What are you going to do?" Reynold asked curiously but without any objections. Mu Yan's cold gaze also fell on Bu Jing, seemingly waiting for his answer.
"I’m going to meet Vanava and see if there’s an opportunity to obtain some Radiant Gold," he said, looking toward a certain point in the far west where amidst layers of flames and smoke, he could almost see a conical mountain standing tall.
"What? Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Reynold was startled and stepped forward to dissuade him, but the next words from Bu left him in silence.
"I have my reasons for going. I want to become a king, and I want to protect Wendy."
"Wendy." Reynold understood Bu's intentions, but provoking Lava King Vanava's authority was purely a suicidal act, which he found extremely unwise. He wanted to persuade him, but the words stuck in his throat, unable to come out.
"Is she the blue-haired girl who looks like a dream?" Mu Yan's eyes flickered as he looked at Bu, his gaze filled with an inscrutable expression, as if he were deep in thought or getting to know this person anew.
"If you're going, then I'm going with you!" Reynold ultimately did not try to persuade him further; his actions represented his stance. His step forward brought warmth and comfort to Bu's heart. His resolute words made Arno's indifferent demeanor reveal a hint of something different in his eyes—a sense of affirmation and admiration.
"Second brother, your strength is still too weak. When you become the leader, I'll listen to you." Bu smiled slightly but rejected Reynold's offer to follow. Seeing that Reynold wanted to say something more, Bu waved his hand to stop him and said, "I am confident I can return safely. If you follow me, I won't be able to ensure your safety."
Reynold fell silent. Bu's words were direct and even somewhat hurtful, but he understood that it was a form of protection from the other party, not wanting him to be in danger. This concern made Reynold feel frustrated; his gaze was intense, and his fists were clenched tightly. Inside, he was roaring and raging—why was he so weak? Why?
"I will accelerate my training and improve my strength. You won't be the leader for long; remember to come back alive and we can have a good match then." As he said this, Reynold almost gritted his teeth. He was angry at Bu and also at himself; he was trying to motivate himself.
Bu nodded with a smile and gave Reynold's chest a heavy punch before turning his gaze toward Mu Yan and Arno. He only glanced deeply at them without saying another word. His figure moved as he turned toward the west and left, his back eventually covered by flames.
Some things must be done.
Some people must be protected with one's life.
Even if there are dangers ahead—whether it be an abyss or hell—it cannot hinder a person's determination and belief, nor can it stop their steps forward.
The path to becoming strong is destined to involve fighting against land and people; if one hesitates in every matter, they lose their boldness and drive. What then is there to discuss about being powerful?
"This journey may be dangerous, but I am not unprepared. Although my energy is temporarily sealed within me, as long as Avatar is here, even the Lava King cannot threaten my life. Since a century ago there were students who could snatch Radiant Gold from the Lava King’s hands, why can't I do the same?"
A surge of ambition rose within him as Bu couldn't help but let out a long roar. His voice echoed like thunder, scattering the surrounding flames and smoke, startling beasts and causing birds to flee.
With incredible speed, Bu moved like a cheetah; his agility allowed him to leap great distances with each bound—often covering over ten zhang in one leap. The air around him roared with sonic booms due to his extreme speed, and flames retreated along his path as if worshipping their king, not daring to cross him in any way.
As he traveled along the path, it felt as if a bulldozer had crushed everything in its wake. The cracked soil was churned up, and a long trench appeared as dirt flew everywhere. Any trace of valuable materials would be immediately detected by his overwhelming Mental Power and collected. The few powerful beasts lingering around, sensing the murderous aura from Hong Lian and Bu's own strength, chose to retreat. Even those beasts that were somewhat foolish would quickly flee after receiving a few heavy punches from Bu.
After just half a day's journey, a not particularly tall yet imposing conical mountain gradually came into view within Bu's line of sight.
This mountain resembled a pyramid but was even more magnificent. Its gray-brown surface bore no vegetation; instead, it was covered by raging flames, as if draped in a fiery battle robe. At the summit, thick black smoke billowed out, resembling a gateway to the demon realm, exuding an eerie terror.
As he drew closer, Bu's expression grew serious. He could sense an almost imperceptible yet palpable danger enveloping the area within several miles, as if a terrifying demon hidden in the shadows was watching him with a cold and brutal gaze.
Moreover, as he approached, the temperature in the vicinity sharply increased. The air shimmered with ripples as the oxygen was rapidly consumed by the flames surrounding him. Everything in sight was red; all he could see was fire, making it feel as though even breathing was scorching.
"Ha!" Bu exhaled deeply, unleashing his Level 11 Fire's Right to its fullest extent.
In this realm of flames, he could feel both the support and rejection of the surrounding fire; it was two entirely different sensations. It was as if there were two kings of fire here engaged in a battle of wills. Although he possessed the Crimson Lotus Incarnation and could navigate this place without issue, his control over fire weakened as he got closer to Flame Mountain.
"I fear that once I truly set foot on this Flame Mountain, my ability to control the flames here will completely vanish. Even if these flames dare not harm me due to Hong Lian's authority, the power of Lava King Vanava is not merely about fire," Bu thought heavily while continuing forward, determination gradually appearing on his face.
Knowing there are tigers on the mountain yet still heading towards it—this journey must be undertaken without hesitation!
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