68: Survival in dire circumstances, mysterious inheritance

The torrent of flames and surging magma rushed towards the group like ferocious beasts, the scorching heat almost igniting the air. Qiao Feng and the others were instantly enveloped by this sudden crisis; the surroundings were a sea of fire, and the hope of escape seemed bleak.

"Don't panic, everyone, stay calm!" Qiao Feng shouted loudly while circulating his Internal Energy, trying to resist the oncoming flames. A layer of golden light appeared around him, temporarily warding off the flame's assault, but he could feel this power constantly draining his Internal Energy.

Fu Hongxue gripped his long saber tightly; the blade trembled slightly, not from fear, but from accumulating power. The Saber Qi of the "Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon" collided with the flames, making a sizzling sound and sending sparks flying everywhere. His gaze was resolute, ready to confront any danger that might appear at any moment.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng stood back to back, their Sword Qi crisscrossing to form a Sword Qi barrier around them. The flames struck the Sword Qi, turning into rolling heatwaves, but the Sword Qi barrier remained stable, protecting them. Ye Gucheng's expression was stern as he said, "In such a desperate situation, we must find a way to break free."

The Man in Black Robe quickly formed hand seals, chanting obscure incantations. Streams of ice-blue spiritual power surged from him, attempting to neutralize some of the flame's high temperature. However, the flames were too strong; the moment the ice-blue spiritual power touched the fire, it dissipated into vapor.

The Woman in White played her Jade Flute; the melodious tune attempted to soothe the group's emotions while she searched for weak points within the torrent of flames. The flute music echoed in the sea of fire, imparting a sense of tranquil strength.

The forces of the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect were also thrown into chaos at this moment. The Blood Demon resisted the flames while glaring furiously at the remnants of the Mysterious Evil Force. "You bastards! How dare you scheme against us!" The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect also had a grim expression, constantly waving the Staff in his hand, summoning Ghost Spirits to resist the flames, but the Ghost Spirits quickly vanished under the extreme heat of the fire.

The Men in Black from the Mysterious Evil Force laughed smugly as they looked at the chaotic crowd. "You will all be buried here! The southern bright fire pearl will soon be ours!" Having said that, they turned and walked towards the depths of the Yanhuo Mountain Range, preparing to seize the southern bright fire pearl amidst the confusion.

Qiao Feng looked at the backs of the Men in Black, his heart filled with anger, but the primary task now was to escape the immediate predicament. He quickly observed the surroundings and found that although the torrent of flames was fierce, it seemed to follow a certain pattern. "Everyone, pay attention! The flow of the flames follows a pattern. We will break through in the direction where the flames are relatively weak!"

Hearing this, everyone immediately followed Qiao Feng's guidance and rushed toward the relatively weaker areas of the flames. However, the power of the flames was beyond imagination, and every step forward was incredibly difficult.

Just as everyone was feeling despair, the Man in Black Robe suddenly shouted, "Wait! I remember records in the ancient texts of Lingxiao Pavilion stating that a Mysterious Legacy might exist in the Yanhuo Mountain Range. Perhaps we can find a way to resolve the current crisis in the Land of Legacy."

"Mysterious Legacy? Where is it?" Qiao Feng asked urgently.

The Man in Black Robe closed his eyes, trying hard to recall the records in the ancient texts. "It should be in the Core Region of the Yanhuo Mountain Range, the source of the flame's power. But the path to the Core Region is definitely fraught with danger."

At this moment, magma continuously surged from underground, and the ground they stood on was shrinking. "There's no time to hesitate. We are heading to the Core Region!" Qiao Feng made a decisive call.

While resisting the flames and magma, the group struggled forward toward the Core Region of the Yanhuo Mountain Range. Along the way, the flames acted like scorching walls, constantly blocking their path. Seeing this situation, the people from the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also disregarded their grievances with Qiao Feng and the others, following suit, trying to find a way out together.

As they delved deeper into the Yanhuo Mountain Range, the surrounding flame power grew stronger. Suddenly, a gigantic Flame Phoenix flew out from the sea of fire. Its entire body was burning with multicolored flames, emitting a powerful aura. The Flame Phoenix let out a loud Phoenix cry toward the group, the sound vibrating painfully in their eardrums.

"This is the Flame Phoenix guarding the Core Region of the Yanhuo Mountain Range. Be careful, everyone!" the Man in Black Robe warned.

Qiao Feng was the first to attack, unleashing the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms; the golden palm print smashed toward the Flame Phoenix. The Flame Phoenix flapped its wings, and a pillar of multicolored flames met the palm print. The two collided, erupting in a dazzling light.

Fu Hongxue also swung his long saber, sending Saber Qi to strike the Flame Phoenix. West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng executed their sword techniques; their Sword Qi, like a rainbow, shot toward the Flame Phoenix. The Man in Black Robe and the Woman in White used long-range attacks from the rear, attempting to weaken the Flame Phoenix's power.

The people from the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also joined the battle. The Blood Demon unleashed the strange Blood Demon Cultivation Technique; blood-red spiritual power wrapped around the Flame Phoenix like ropes. The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect summoned powerful Ghost Spirits to fight the Flame Phoenix.

However, the Flame Phoenix was incredibly powerful, and the damage inflicted by the group's attacks was limited. The Flame Phoenix let out another Phoenix cry, then swooped down toward them; its massive claws shimmered with scorching light, seemingly intent on tearing everyone to shreds.

In this moment of crisis, Qiao Feng suddenly thought of a method. "Listen up, everyone! Let's concentrate our power and attack the Flame Phoenix's eyes. That might be its weakness!"

Everyone immediately adjusted their direction of attack, launching their full power toward the Flame Phoenix's eyes. Qiao Feng unleashed his strongest palm force, along with Fu Hongxue's Saber Qi, West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng's Sword Qi, the Man in Black Robe's ice-blue spiritual power, the Woman in White's white light, and the attacks from the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect—all converged on the Flame Phoenix's eyes.

The Flame Phoenix seemed to sense the danger and tried to evade, but the group's attacks were too dense. It failed to dodge, and its eyes were struck. The Flame Phoenix let out a cry of agony, swayed several times in the air, and then crashed heavily onto the ground.

The group seized the opportunity to continue advancing toward the Core Region of the Yanhuo Mountain Range. Finally, they arrived at the Core Region. Here stood an ancient Stone Platform, covered in mysterious runes that shimmered with strange light.

"This should be the location of the Mysterious Legacy," the Man in Black Robe said.

Just as the group prepared to examine the runes on the Stone Platform, a group of Mysterious Figures suddenly appeared before them. These figures were clad in ancient attire, holding strange weapons, and looked at the group with icy gazes.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Core Region of the Yanhuo Mountain Range!" the Leading Figure said coldly.

Can Qiao Feng and the others overcome the obstruction of these Mysterious Figures, successfully obtain the Mysterious Legacy, and escape their current desperate situation? What role will the southern bright fire pearl play in the Mysterious Legacy? Will the Mysterious Evil Force reappear to interfere? The situation in the Jianghu grows increasingly confusing, and everything awaits the group to uncover the mystery...