However, the gap in their strength was indeed vast. Feng Ruoqin continued to forge ahead far in front of Ye Fei.
The more this was the case, the more excited Ye Fei became.
This feeling of facing a worthy opponent was simply too wonderful!
Feng Ruoqin also had a look of excitement on her face.
Regarding Ye Fei, she was also eager to explore further.
She wanted to know how many more surprises Ye Fei could bring her!
As the two chased each other, they drew closer and closer to the location of the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow.
Feng Ruoqin was also hit by the heatwave, already sweating profusely.
Her sprinting speed slowed down a bit.
As for Ye Fei, he did not slow down at all.
It was at this moment that Ye Fei suddenly accelerated and charged forward!
Before long, Ye Fei could already see Feng Ruoqin's figure!
"Hoo!"
Ye Fei was now as if he had been injected with chicken blood!
Feng Ruoqin, who was still ahead, heard the whistling sound and subconsciously glanced back.
"Hiss!"
Feng Ruoqin felt anxious. Ye Fei's speed was simply too fast!
If it continued like this, she would not even have the confidence to win!
Feng Ruoqin gritted her teeth and continued to urge her yuan force forward.
But fate was not on her side. As the temperature continued to rise, Feng Ruoqin was inevitably affected.
Finally, after the time it took for one stick of incense to burn, Ye Fei narrowly surpassed Feng Ruoqin!
"I lost!"
"I admit defeat!"
Feng Ruoqin's hair was messy as she said with a smile.
"I only won by a narrow margin!"
"If it weren't for this scorching hot region, I would definitely not be your opponent!"
Ye Fei was not being self-deprecating; he spoke very clearly.
Little did he know that Feng Ruoqin's heart was already in turmoil.
One had to know that the difference in their cultivation realms was nearly a whole level!
If Ye Fei's cultivation were to increase, wouldn't he completely overwhelm her?
It seemed she needed to have some sense of urgency!
"I lost, and that's that!"
"There's no point in arguing!"
"I must also thank you!"
"If it weren't for this competition with you, I would still be complacent!"
Feng Ruoqin shook her head and said seriously.
Since she said that, Ye Fei did not retort.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
"Quick, hide!"
Ye Fei's expression turned serious. The two then hid behind a cluster of giant rocks and focused their attention on the crimson demonic beast.
The beast was seven feet long and weighed about ten tons. Its sharp, long teeth were terrifying, and its four limbs were thick and heavy. As it stepped on the ground, it made a heavy thudding sound.
"It's actually a Heavenly Flame Beast!"
"I never expected to see the legendary Heavenly Flame Beast here!"
Feng Ruoqin muttered to herself.
Ye Fei only had a vague understanding of the Heavenly Flame Beast.
"This is my first time seeing a Heavenly Flame Beast!"
"But this Heavenly Flame Beast can breathe fire, and the fire it breathes is extremely hot. If someone encounters it, they are very likely to be reduced to ashes, which is its most formidable aspect!"
"Fortunately, this fire is its life-saving weapon. Once used, its cultivation will regress, and after using it once, it will take half an hour before it can breathe fire again!"
"Moreover, this Heavenly Flame Beast's cultivation has reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining. It should not be underestimated!"
Feng Ruoqin explained.
Ye Fei then began to observe the flame beast carefully.
"Does this Heavenly Flame Beast have any weaknesses?"
Feng Ruoqin's expression changed slightly, and then she leaned close to Ye Fei's ear and said.
"The Heavenly Flame Beast's weaknesses are its eyes and its rear!"
Ye Fei was also a little flustered.
But in the end, he nodded, indicating that he understood.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
From a place resembling a volcano not far away, came the roaring sounds of a demonic beast.
"This is the sound of the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast!"
Feng Ruoqin was no stranger to this sound!
However, the last time they encountered one, it was a Hundred-Year Fire Spirit Beast.
But they were still the same species.
"What is this Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast?"
Ye Fei was utterly confused.
"If I'm not mistaken, this Heavenly Flame Beast is heading towards that Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast!"
"The Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast has occupied that Thousand-Year Fire Marrow for many years, and it's likely that the Heavenly Flame Beast has coveted it for a long time."
"However, Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beasts are social creatures and are inherently cautious."
"These Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beasts live ten thousand meters underground, and their high temperatures serve as a defense. Ordinary demonic beasts do not dare to oppose them!"
"Moreover, the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast itself is not weak."
With this explanation, Ye Fei finally understood.
It seemed that if he wanted to obtain the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow today, he would have to rely on the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast.
"Ye Fei, look quickly!"
At this moment, the Heavenly Flame Beast was continuously attacking the territory of the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast.
Moreover, subtly, it was not afraid of the blazing flames.
If this continued, the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast would surely not be a match for the Heavenly Flame Beast.
"If we want to get the Thousand-Year Fire Marrow now, we have to kill this Heavenly Flame Beast first!"
Feng Ruoqin frowned.
After thinking for a moment, Feng Ruoqin made up her mind.
"Later, I will engage the Heavenly Flame Beast first. You blow this whistle for me, and they will rush over immediately!"
Feng Ruoqin instructed.
After Ye Fei took the sound transmission whistle from her hand, he said,
"Be careful with everything!"
"Don't overexert yourself!"
Although Ye Fei had not known her for long, from their interactions in the past few days, he knew that she was a person of her word. Since she had spoken, she had naturally made up her mind.
Therefore, Ye Fei did not try to dissuade her. He simply reminded her a few times.
"I understand, I will be careful!"
"Prepare!"
Feng Ruoqin raised her sword, intending to charge out.
It was at this moment that Ye Fei immediately infused his yuan force and blew the sound transmission whistle.
"It's the sound transmission whistle!"
"Depart immediately!"
The people waiting in the vicinity immediately rushed towards them.
As for Ye Fei, after blowing the sound transmission whistle, he also joined the fray.
Feng Ruoqin was already fiercely battling the Heavenly Flame Beast.
"Beast, take your life!"
Feng Ruoqin's expression was stern, her precious sword swinging extremely fast. One sword move after another was directed at the Heavenly Flame Beast opposite her.
The Heavenly Flame Beast, which had been trying to break into the lair of the Thousand-Year Fire Spirit Beast, was caught off guard and was enraged.
With a roar, its large, basketball-sized eyes fixed on Feng Ruoqin. It forcefully stomped the ground with its four limbs and lunged forward.
Feng Ruoqin's expression was solemn. Although her cultivation was still above that of the Heavenly Flame Beast, demonic beasts were known to have tough hides and were difficult to deal with, so she maintained her utmost vigilance, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
The Heavenly Flame Beast was extremely fast. Seeing its gaping maw about to tear into Feng Ruoqin.