79: Fierce Battle Against Fire Beasts, Mysteries of Ancient Books

The Flame Beasts slowly approached the group with heavy steps. The flames on their bodies scorched the surrounding air, twisting and deforming it, emitting sizzling sounds. Every Flame Beast exuded a powerful aura, subjecting everyone to an invisible pressure.

Qiao Feng was the first to charge towards the Flame Beasts, unleashing the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms. The golden palm print, carrying the momentum of overturning mountains and seas, slammed into the leading Flame Beast. "Roar!" The Flame Beast roared furiously, opened its massive mouth, and sprayed a thick column of fire, which collided with Qiao Feng's palm print. For a moment, light scattered everywhere and heat waves rolled. Qiao Feng was shaken back several steps.

Fu Hongxue followed closely. His figure was erratic, like a ghost, and the long saber in his hand flashed with cold light. The Saber Qi of the "Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon" crisscrossed as it slashed towards the Flame Beast's legs. Sensing danger, the Flame Beast swiftly dodged sideways, simultaneously swinging its claws, sending a flame blade shooting towards Fu Hongxue. Fu Hongxue quickly used his long saber to block it. With a clang, the powerful impact left his arm numb.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng combined their swordsmanship, moving like lightning, their Sword Qi crisscrossing. They charged at the Flame Beast from different directions, trying to find its weak points. West Gate Blows Snow aimed his sword at the Flame Beast's eyes, while Ye Gucheng slashed at its flank. The Flame Beast reacted extremely fast; the flames on its body suddenly surged, forming a Flame Shield that blocked both their Sword Qi.

The Man in Black Robe quickly formed Seals with both hands, chanting incantations. Ice-blue runes flew out from him, spinning in the air and converging into a massive ice-blue Rune Magic Array, which enveloped the Flame Beast. The Rune Magic Array contained powerful freezing energy, attempting to weaken the flames on the Flame Beast's body. The Flame Beast felt threatened by the Rune Magic Array and let out an enraged roar. The flames on its body burned even more fiercely, trying to break free from the Rune Magic Array's restraints.

The Woman in White played her jade flute. The melodious flute sounds transformed into white radiance, flowing around the group like a clear spring. The light not only added a layer of Defensive Shield to the group but also had a certain interference effect on the Flame Beasts. Under the illumination of the light, the Flame Beasts' movements became sluggish, and their eyes grew somewhat hazy.

The people from the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also displayed their Unique Skills. The Blood Demon waved his hands, and blood-red Spiritual Energy threads shot towards the Flame Beasts like raindrops, trying to entangle their bodies. The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect waved his staff, summoning a group of powerful Ghost Spirits. The Ghost Spirits let out eerie cries and pounced on the Flame Beasts, attempting to attack them from the flank.

Under the combined attacks of the group, the Flame Beasts gradually fell into difficulty. However, these Flame Beasts were extremely tenacious. They cooperated with each other, forming a Flame Array that trapped everyone in the middle. The flames within the Flame Array constantly shifted, sometimes turning into flame blades, and sometimes into giant flame fists, assaulting the group.

"Everyone be careful, this Flame Array is strange. We must not panic; concentrate our strength to find a weakness!" Qiao Feng shouted loudly.

Listening to Qiao Feng, everyone calmed down and carefully observed the changes in the Flame Array. Qiao Feng discovered that the Flame Beasts' power was most concentrated at the core of the Flame Array. As long as they achieved a Breakthrough at this core, they could shatter the array. "Listen up, everyone! Let's focus our strength on attacking the core of the Flame Array!" Qiao Feng shouted.

After speaking, Qiao Feng unleashed the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, which had undergone Fusion with the power of the Mysterious Legacy. His palm power was fiercer than before, and mysterious runes faintly flickered on the golden palm print as it slammed towards the core of the Flame Array. Fu Hongxue also swung his long saber, executing his strongest Saber Move. The Saber Qi was like a black crescent moon, slashing toward the Flame Beast at the core position.

West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng combined their swordsmanship. Their Sword Qi crisscrossed, transforming into a silver bolt of lightning that shot toward the core of the Flame Array. The Man in Black Robe formed Seals with both hands, concentrating the power of the ice-blue Rune Magic Array onto a single point, attacking the Flame Beast at the core position. The Woman in White played an impassioned melody, and white light surged like a tide toward the core of the Flame Array.

The people from the Blood Demon Hall and the Nether Ghost Sect also focused their power on the core of the Flame Array. The Blood Demon unleashed the strange Blood Demon Cultivation Technique. Blood-red Spiritual Energy converged into a massive Blood Blade, hacking towards the Flame Beast at the core position. The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect summoned his most powerful Ghost Spirit, which let out an earth-shattering roar and pounced on the Flame Beast at the core position.

Under the full assault of the group, a flaw finally appeared in the core of the Flame Array. One Flame Beast was struck by the combined attacks, letting out a painful roar, and the Flame Array subsequently disintegrated.

Seizing the opportunity, everyone continued to approach the Stone Platform. However, just as they were about to reach it, the flames surrounding the Ancient Text suddenly surged, forming a Flame Barrier that blocked the group.

"This Flame Barrier is so powerful. How should we achieve a Breakthrough?" Ye Gucheng asked.

Qiao Feng looked at the Flame Barrier, deep in thought. At this moment, the Old Man stepped forward, carefully observing the Flame Barrier and the Runes surrounding the Ancient Text. "These Runes seem to have some connection with the Runes I saw on the Main Gate earlier. Perhaps I can find a way to break it," the Old Man said.

The Old Man concentrated his energy, trying to communicate with the Runes again. Meanwhile, the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure had already found a way around the Lava River and were rushing toward the Palace.

Will the Old Man successfully break the Flame Barrier? Can the group successfully obtain the Ancient Text and unravel the mystery of the southern bright fire pearl Seal? When will the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the Mysterious Figure arrive, and what kind of crisis will they bring to the group? The situation in the Jianghu is becoming increasingly tense; everything awaits revelation...