Chapter 56: Dragon Fire

The sun set in the west, the waning moon traveled east, the dense forest sank into darkness, and at the same time, it was covered with a layer of pale white.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Zhu Gaoyang finally patted the youth's shoulder and laughed: "If we had met in the Divine Capital, I would definitely stand on the top of the Qilin Tower and tell everyone that you are my friend, Zhu Gaoyang."

"... That would be quite embarrassing."

Zhu Gaoyang restrained his smile. Fine scales climbed onto his jawbone, and he said in a low voice: "Then I'm off—"

Suddenly!

His hand was gripped by the youth. Dragon Saliva surged up along his arm, rushing straight to the top of his skull.

He turned his head abruptly to stare at the youth, his phoenix eyes like torches, his hair and beard flying, as if a Qilin were glaring in anger!

If Pei Ye had seen this scene, he definitely wouldn't have doubted the gentle smile Zhu Gaoyang had just shown.

Because the first of the Long Jun Dongting Sword Pulse had always been weak and gentle in front of him, never pointing such a sharp side at him.

Pei Ye hadn't imagined what it would be like if he truly faced such a gaze—how his bones would stiffen and his blood would turn cold, to the point where he couldn't even draw his sword.

It would probably be like a white mouse in front of a Qilin.

But unfortunately, the person Zhu Gaoyang was facing was not Pei Ye.

He was indeed a Qilin that made all beasts submit, but the enemy in front of him was not a white mouse, but mountains, seas, and the sky.

Those golden eyes were like they were hanging down from the nine heavens, cold and lofty. Zhu Gaoyang's body stiffened, and his eyes became dazed.

Only then did he realize the stupidity of his decision.

Why did he think of turning into a frost ghost? When the entire body was alienated, how long could he guard his head?

How could he adapt to this corpse? After losing his true Qi, sword, and a lifetime of learning, how could he stop two purple-robed people with this body?

How could he... suddenly be so stupid?

But soon this question disappeared, and his entire thought process became hazy.

The external scales and bones covered his face like thorns, as if he were a general wearing armor.

The protection of true Qi seemed to still be useful. There was still a glimmer of clarity in the golden vertical pupils, but it was like a candle in the wind.

"Pei Ye" glanced at him. He leaped backward and disappeared into the bushes in the blink of an eye.

Pei Ye was dazed for a moment.

He heard Zhu Gaoyang finish saying "Then I'm off," and let out a low "Mm."

At the same time, Zhu Gaoyang had already leaped backward and disappeared into the bushes in the blink of an eye, not knowing if he had heard it.

Zhu Gaoyang's interception should have had some effect, because Pei Ye had been running for a quarter of an hour and no purple-robed person had caught up.

And the massive mountain shadow that could already be seen under the moon ahead should be the back of the same mountain he could see from Fenghuai City.

But the situation was still not optimistic, because although he could rival the Eighth Life realm, that was only the muscle strength added by the Dragon Blood.

Those black-robed people were solid Seventh or Eighth Life, mastering the lifting techniques of using true Qi. Their speed in traveling was much faster than his.

And the injuries left behind after the battle were still affecting his body to a considerable extent. Both running and fighting could no longer be done as he wished.

He killed two scattered black robes on the road again, also rushing toward him. Pei Ye suspected that something had happened ahead.

After two battles, his injuries were even heavier. Pei Ye gradually felt a bit short of breath. Next, he had to try his best to avoid fighting, even if it meant wasting some time.

His body could no longer support him killing his way through, not to mention how many enemies were still ahead.

However, just as this thought emerged, Pei Ye's heart sank.

He stopped his steps, gripped his sword, and looked to the side. The sound of branches turning and leaves stirring, like night owls, arrived one after another. New black-robed people had already stopped in the trees around him one after another.

The Dragon Blood's speed of repairing his body was not that fast. Pei Ye shook his arm; it was still quite an obstruction. A rough scan showed that the Candle World Sect members around him already exceeded ten.

Pei Ye took a deep breath, slowly drew his sword, and condensed frost and fire on his other hand.

If this battle were to be won, unless the Divine Seed in his abdomen germinated another ability, such as the one that controlled flesh and blood.

Suddenly.

The night was silent, and dots of ghostly blue appeared among the trees, like countless seeds sprouting in this space.

Soon these small sprouts grew into those exquisite and familiar flame flowers.

Pei Ye tilted his head slightly, and the black-robed people around him were also confused for a moment.

This kind of flame, which had no temperature, no damage, and was often used as a spiritual medium in various rituals, why did it suddenly appear here?

Hundreds of light and beautiful flame flowers floated quietly and slowly, dyeing this space into a quiet and tranquil wonderland.

Seemingly due to some kind of homologous closeness, these flame flowers gradually gathered toward the black-robed people, with ten or so around each person.

The sect members looked at this familiar and intimate flame in confusion, and some had already reached out to hold them.

Then, an unprecedented intensity erupted.

The quiet elves instantly expanded into deadly fire ghosts. There was no way to escape, and all the sect members instantly turned into human-shaped flames.

No one had ever seen this side of it. Pei Ye was also the first to know that this flame still retained the nature of fire.

The sound of wind was like a whistle, trees rolled and leaves flew. Behind the dozen or so flame pillars, something massive was flying over. Pei Ye's heart tightened, and a head as big as a cart bucket swept past his eyes.

Afterward, his body felt light, and the gorgeous dream of that night descended into reality. Pei Ye subconsciously gripped the long mane at his hand and raised his head. Cold sky, dark curtain, sparse stars, and light clouds—he was already above the clouds.

"【Dragon Fire】 is used like this, did you see?"

A sound of "Ah—" fell at this moment, and Pei Ye realized that it was his own scream.

He carefully poked his head out to look down. The dense forest below was as distant as a thick green blanket, and the thin clouds beside him were within reach.

The experience in reality was indeed very different from that in a dream. No matter how many times he had imagined flying, it was impossible to truly touch the real feeling of flying into the clouds. What Candle World Sect, what Dantian Seed—even if there was a knife stuck in his butt, Pei Ye had no time to care at this moment.

He took two deep breaths, swallowed his saliva, patted the black dragon, and said: "Can you fly higher, and then rotate in a circle—I'm holding on tight."

The black dragon smiled silently. This sudden childishness was unique to the youth it knew. It shuttled gracefully, its figure smooth and beautiful, and didn't pay attention to him.

After being novel for a while, the shadow of reality returned to his heart. Pei Ye looked at the mountain shadow ahead and said in a low voice: "It would have been good if you had come earlier. Zhu Gaoyang, he..."

"Mm, I... saw it all."

"I'm not blaming you..." Pei Ye sighed low, raised his head to look at the waning moon, "I know you must have been in danger these days—"

Suddenly, his body stiffened, he straightened his expression, and said: "Two lives."

The black dragon was silent. It had already been at full speed, and it couldn't be faster at this moment.

Pei Ye said in a low voice: "You don't have to rush. We should be able to make it to Fenghuai, but it's very likely we won't be able to hold out until the Immortal Platform arrives. The Immortal Platform's speed is not something we can decide. And you said that if the Immortal Platform comes, will it definitely be able to solve this problem?"

"It can, but it might solve you along with the problem." ===== CHAPTER 57 =====