Chapter 404: Flame Mountains
"There are still two treasures left, we need to speed up," Shen Jingqi said, a hint of urgency in his eyes. He knew that time was of the essence, and they had to find the remaining treasures quickly to save the world.
After resting for a night, they set off early the next morning toward the third dangerous place - Fire Mountain. The Fire Mountain was a place full of danger and challenges. Legend says it has scorching lava, fierce Fire Beasts, and various mysterious traps.
As they got closer to Fire Mountain, the surrounding temperature grew higher. The air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur, making it hard to breathe. In the distance, the mountains looked like a burning giant dragon, emanating a terrifying aura.
"This Fire Mountain looks even more dangerous than we imagined," Lin Yu said, wiping the sweat from his forehead, a trace of worry in his eyes. His clothes were soaked with sweat, sticking tightly to his body.
Shen Jingqi nodded and said, "Everyone, be careful, stay close to me." His gaze was fixed resolutely on the mountains ahead, filled with determination. No matter how many difficulties and dangers lay ahead, he would not back down.
They finally arrived at the foot of Fire Mountain. Lava continued to erupt within the mountains, creating spectacular yet dangerous sights. The temperature of the lava was extremely high; if touched, it would instantly turn anything to ashes.
"How do we get in?" Xu An asked, looking at the boiling lava, fear evident on his face. His legs trembled involuntarily, filled with hesitation.
Shen Jingqi surveyed the surrounding environment and found a narrow path leading into the mountains. But on both sides of the path was boiling lava, and one wrong step would mean falling in.
"We'll go in from this path, everyone must be careful," Shen Jingqi said, taking the lead on the path. His steps were steady and firm, as if nothing could stop him.
The group followed behind him, proceeding cautiously. With each step, they could feel the high temperature beneath their feet, as if it would scorch their soles. Suddenly, a huge Fire Beast jumped out of the lava, blocking their way. The Fire Beast's body was like a little mountain, radiating scorching heat, eyes glinting viciously.
"Everyone, be careful!" Shen Jingqi shouted, quickly drawing his sword. His eyes showed a hint of caution, ready to face this battle.
The Fire Beast roared and lunged at them. Its claws were like sharp blades, tearing through the air. Shen Jingqi sidestepped, dodging the Fire Beast's attack, then swung his sword at it. The sword struck the Fire Beast with a metallic clang, but didn't cause much harm.
"The Fire Beast's skin is too thick, our attacks aren't very effective," Lin Yu said, gathering Light Magic in his hands, ready to strike.
While they were fiercely battling the Fire Beast, suddenly, the ground began to tremble. In the distance, a large group of Fire Beasts was surging towards them, as if it were a Fire Beast frenzy.
"Oh no, we're surrounded!" Xu An shouted.
Shen Jingqi looked at the increasing number of Fire Beasts around, feeling a bit pressured. But he knew they couldn't retreat now, they had to find a way to break through.
"Everyone, focus, let's fight these Fire Beasts together," Shen Jingqi shouted, eyes showing determination. He gathered his strength, preparing for a powerful attack.
Just then, he noticed that the Fire Beasts' attacks had a pattern. They always attacked from fixed directions, and there was a certain interval between each attack.
"I've found their weakness!" Shen Jingqi exclaimed excitedly, a sense of hope rising in his heart. He shared his discovery with the group and formulated a battle plan.
Following the plan, they divided their efforts, Lin Yu using Light Magic to attract the Fire Beasts' attention, while Shen Jingqi and Xu An attacked from the sides. Through repeated attacks, they gradually discovered the Fire Beasts' vulnerabilities.
After a fierce battle, they finally broke through. But they knew this was just the first test of Fire Mountain, and more dangers awaited them ahead.
They continued deeper into Fire Mountain, each step filled with the unknown and challenges. In a valley, they discovered a mysterious cave. The cave exuded a mysterious aura, as if hiding a great secret.
"Should we go in and take a look?" Lin Yu asked, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. His heart was filled with a desire to explore, wanting to know what the cave held.
Shen Jingqi pondered for a moment, then said, "Everyone be careful, let's go in and take a look." He knew there might be dangers in the cave, but to find the treasures, they couldn't miss any opportunity.
They cautiously entered the cave. The cave was very dark, illuminated only by the faint light of their torches. Strange symbols and patterns covered the walls, as if telling an ancient story.
Suddenly, they heard a deep roar, as if coming from the depths of Hell, chilling their bones.
"What is that sound?" Xu An asked nervously, his voice trembling slightly. He pressed close to Shen Jingqi, eyes filled with fear.
Shen Jingqi gripped his sword tightly, saying, "Prepare for battle, we don't know what awaits us." He scanned the surroundings cautiously, ready for any potential danger.
As they ventured deeper into the cave, the roaring grew clearer. Finally, they saw a gigantic figure. It was a huge dragon enveloped in flames, its body like a small mountain, eyes shining viciously.
"It's a dragon!" Lin Yu shouted in horror, his face turning pale. He involuntarily stepped back a few paces, heart filled with fear.
Shen Jingqi looked at the dragon, feeling a touch of pressure. But he knew they couldn't back down now, they had to face it bravely.
"Everyone, don't be afraid, let's figure out how to deal with it together," Shen Jingqi shouted, eyes showing determination. He began observing the dragon's movements, looking for its weakness.
The dragon roared furiously, lunging at them. Its claws were like sharp blades, tearing through the air. Shen Jingqi sidestepped, evading the dragon's attack, then swung his sword at the dragon's leg. The sword struck the dragon with a metallic clang, but it didn't cause much harm.
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