Meanwhile, Ye Fei was mobilizing his primal energy, beginning to break through the bottleneck.
Fortunately, after the previous battle, the already precarious bottleneck had developed many cracks.
Now, only a few more impacts were needed to shatter it.
Pure primal energy continuously surged towards the bottleneck.
*Crack.*
*Crack.*
After several impacts, the bottleneck within Ye Fei's body shattered!
The fragments instantly transformed into primal energy, circulating through Ye Fei's dantian and meridians.
*Boom boom boom.*
Ye Fei felt his entire body grow warm, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.
It was incredibly comfortable.
Concurrently, his cultivation began to ascend.
Qi Cultivation, Seventh Layer, Mid-stage.
Qi Cultivation, Seventh Layer, Peak!
This time, Ye Fei once again broke through two layers consecutively!
His cultivation had risen from the initial Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, early-stage, to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, peak-stage.
Moreover, if Ye Fei had not intended to progress too quickly, he might have even broken through to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, early-stage, this time!
However, Ye Fei ultimately controlled his advancement to only two levels.
As Ye Fei opened his eyes, he found Feng Ruoqin looking at him with a smile, and she said,
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
Ye Fei was also pleased, as his combat power naturally increased with his improved cultivation.
"Thank you!"
Ye Fei stood up, offering his gratitude.
"Alright, since you have broken through, we must also prepare to set off!"
Feng Ruoqin said seriously.
The two then stood together.
Both had successfully obtained a fire-resistant bead, and to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, they had stored the second fire-resistant bead in their Qiankun Bag as a backup.
After all, a single fire-resistant bead could only last five days. If it failed, they would have a spare.
"Young Master, you two must ensure your own safety!"
"We will await your safe return here!"
Elder Chen said sternly.
Under the watchful eyes of Elder Chen and the others, the two descended into the ten-thousand-meter-deep pit.
The ten-thousand-meter-deep pit was filled with flames. If they had not possessed fire-resistant beads, they would have likely been reduced to ashes by the flames before even reaching the entrance at the bottom.
Even with the fire-resistant beads, they could still undeniably feel the scorching heat.
"Ye Fei, stay closer to me, don't wander off!"
Feng Ruoqin's breath, hot with the flames, happened to land on Ye Fei as he approached.
A waft of fragrant breeze assailed his senses.
Ye Fei couldn't help but step back a few paces.
Unaware of this, Feng Ruoqin continued, and the two, using their swords to support their bodies, descended together.
It had to be said, the ten-thousand-meter-deep pit truly lived up to its name!
The two had traveled for nearly half an hour before finally reaching the bottom.
"Phew!"
Both couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
They were temporarily safe.
"Ye Fei, which way should we go?"
Facing a fork in the road, Feng Ruoqin asked, puzzled.
Ye Fei's intuition told him that going to the right would lead to an unexpected surprise!
So, he followed his inner voice and chose to go right.
Feng Ruoqin, without hesitation, followed Ye Fei's lead to the right.
The two sped up again. The bottom of the ten-thousand-meter-deep pit was similar to the top; it even had quite a few trees growing!
However, the trees were all fiery red in color!
Identical to the color of the flames!
"Coral Fruit!"
"It's actually Coral Fruit!"
"My heavens, I never expected Coral Fruit to grow here!"
Upon seeing the fruit on the tree, Feng Ruoqin exclaimed loudly.
Ye Fei was bewildered, unsure of what Coral Fruit was.
"Ye Fei, Coral Fruit is a potent remedy that can cure all poisons!"
"Moreover, this fruit can also repair internal injuries!"
Hearing her explanation, Ye Fei realized that Coral Fruit was indeed a valuable treasure.
"Then what are we waiting for!"
"You guard me, and I'll pick all these Coral Fruits!"
Ye Fei exclaimed, slapping his thigh.
Without delay, Ye Fei, agile as a monkey, climbed the coral tree.
Indeed, the Coral Fruit was extremely beautiful, resembling gemstones.
Even Ye Fei found them hard to put down, reluctant to eat them.
This thought lasted only for a moment.
There were only a few Coral Fruits in total.
Ye Fei did not pick them all.
Instead, he left two on the tree.
"Alright, let's hurry!"
After jumping down, Ye Fei quickly pulled Feng Ruoqin and ran off.
After reaching the cover of a large rock, Ye Fei divided the Coral Fruits he had just obtained with Feng Ruoqin.
"Here's your half of the Coral Fruits, three for you. I have three remaining."
"Keep them safe!"
Feng Ruoqin was also delighted, already planning the fate of these Coral Fruits.
"Let's go!"
"Let's continue forward!"
"The temperature here is getting higher!"
"Perhaps we've already reached the backyard of the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast!"
Ye Fei was also excited, eager to witness it.
From Feng Ruoqin's previous understanding, the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast was naturally timid and extremely afraid of humans.
Ten thousand years ago, a sect had indeed raised a Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast. It was said that this species of fire spirit beast was fond of human food, though this was unverified.
However, Ye Fei had prepared in advance.
"Stop!"
"The Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast's territory is likely not far ahead!"
"Look, the environment here is clearly different from before!"
Feng Ruoqin was very familiar with the habits of fire spirit beasts.
Especially since there were quite a few Crimson Flame Stones piled up here!
This was akin to stockpiled provisions.
According to records, fire spirit beasts did indeed feed on Crimson Flame Stones.
"That's right!"
"We've accidentally stumbled into the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast's backyard!"
"Heaven truly favors us!"
Feng Ruoqin whispered.
However, even though they had reached the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast's backyard, the two remained cautious.
After all, fire spirit beasts were pack animals, and they didn't have a great chance of winning if they faced them.
Furthermore, the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow was found within the cave of the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast.
To put it bluntly, the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow was merely the flame exhaled by the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast.
As the two were pondering how to obtain the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow,
A sudden scream echoed from not far away.
The sound was exactly like that of a cat!
Following that, a hissing sound followed!
What was that sound?
"Ye Fei, quickly, let's go see what's happening!"
Feng Ruoqin grabbed Ye Fei and soared into the air, rushing towards the source of the sound.
The two flew together, and in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea, they arrived at the location of the sound and then hid themselves.
In the distance, a crimson dragon was visible, holding a young beast the size of a cat in its mouth!
Facing them were over a dozen Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beasts!