Hungover, I crossed over to the psychic realm

After learning the crucial clue to returning home, Lin Yu and Li Qiang were filled with an intense eagerness to get back. That longing was like a blazing fire, burning hotter and hotter in their hearts. Every minute and every second of waiting became an ordeal. They didn't dare to slack off in the slightest and immediately, without wasting a single moment, threw themselves into the preparations with great urgency.

They took out all their items and magic tools and placed them on the open ground in the cave. The light in the cave was dim, and the damp stone walls were covered with moss, exuding an old and musty smell. Occasionally, water droplets fell from the cave ceiling, and the "tick-tock" sound echoed in the silence, further highlighting the concentration and solemnity on their faces. Their faces were outlined with determined contours by the faint light in the cave, and beads of sweat on their foreheads glistened under the dim light, bearing witness to their persistence and determination to go home.

Lin Yu held the Taichu Divine Sword in both hands. The sword was slender and cold, flickering with a faint cold light in the dim light, as if recounting the countless battles it had experienced. There were simple and unsophisticated patterns engraved on the sword body, which were the marks left by time. Each pattern carried a thrilling past. He closed his eyes and concentrated his mind, with fine beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He channeled the spiritual power in his body with all his might and injected the purest spiritual power he had into the sword body without reservation. As the spiritual power was injected, the Taichu Divine Sword let out a slight humming sound, as if cheering. The cold light of the sword became even more intense, as if it could easily cut through all obstacles in the world. Any obstacle that dared to block their way home would be easily torn apart under this sharp edge. That cold light seemed to carry an invisible oppressive force, making the surrounding air stagnate, and the temperature in the cave seemed to drop a little.

Li Qiang focused on adjusting his ice-based magic treasure. It was a diamond-shaped crystal emitting a faint blue light, inlaid in an exquisite metal frame. The metal frame was engraved with mysterious runes, as if recording its extraordinariness. These runes sparkled with a faint blue light, seemingly telling ancient secrets and powerful forces. He quickly formed seals with his hands, and streaks of ice-blue spiritual power threads extended from his fingertips, like agile snakes, coiling around the magic treasure. His eyes were fixed on the magic treasure, not missing any slight change. There was a look of rigor and persistence in his eyes, ensuring that he could release a powerful icy force at a critical moment to withstand the terrifying high temperature in the Blazing Flame Abyss that could instantly vaporize an ordinary cultivator. His breathing was steady and deep, and every seal he formed was full of concentration, as if the whole world only consisted of him and the magic treasure in his hand. Under his focused adjustment, the faint blue light of the magic treasure became even more dazzling, as if accumulating endless power.

In order to deal with the upcoming difficulties and obstacles, they prepared an ample amount of spiritual crystals. These spiritual crystals varied in size, and each one emitted a mysterious light, containing huge energy inside, which was the key for them to replenish their spiritual power 

during battles and treks. The lights of the spiritual crystals were either soft or intense, intertwining together and illuminating a corner of the cave. They carefully put the spiritual crystals into a specially made spiritual crystal bag. The spiritual crystal bag was made of a special kind of animal skin, on which runes to prevent the leakage of spiritual power were also engraved. These runes emitted a faint light, as if guarding the power of the spiritual crystals. They carefully sealed it to ensure that the spiritual power would not leak out. Each spiritual crystal was regarded as a treasure by them, because they might be the key to determining whether they could successfully obtain the spiritual pearl and return home smoothly.

In addition, they neatly organized their storage bags. The storage bags seemed small, only the size of a palm, but they had a hidden space inside, as vast as a small warehouse. They first put in the healing pills. These pills were collected and refined by them during previous adventures. There was the Blood Coagulation Pill that could quickly stop bleeding. The pill body was dark red, with fine textures on the surface, as if containing the power of life. There was also the Pulse Nourishing Pill that could repair the damage to the meridians. The pills emitted a faint fragrance, and smelling it made people feel refreshed. Each pill was extremely precious. Then, they put in the dry rations. These dry rations were made from special spiritual grains. Not only could they satisfy hunger, but they could also replenish physical strength to a certain extent, emitting a faint fragrance of grains, as if carrying the smell of home. The placement of each item was carefully considered to ensure that it could be quickly taken out when needed.

When everything was ready, Lin Yu and Li Qiang looked at each other. Their eyes were full of determination and resolve, as if conveying to each other the belief that they would never back down no matter what difficulties they encountered. Their eyes met, and at that moment, it was as if an invisible force bound them tightly together, giving them the courage to move forward bravely. They resolutely set off for the hiding place of the first spiritual pearl - the Blazing Flame Abyss.

It was said that the Blazing Flame Abyss was a terrifying place filled with flames and magma. The temperature there was extremely high. Once an ordinary cultivator got close, they would be instantly vaporized by the high temperature and turn into a wisp of smoke and disappear without leaving a trace. There was also poisonous smoke suffuse. The smoke was a strange dark red color, as if it had been stained by countless amounts of blood, emitting a disgusting smell. Inhaling a mouthful of it might cause the meridians throughout the body to break, and one would die in great pain, as if the pain could tear one's soul apart. And the spiritual pearl containing the power of time and space was sealed on an ancient altar at the bottom of the abyss. The altar was built with a kind of black mysterious stone. The surface of the stone was engraved with strange runes. After years of baptism, it still exuded a mysterious aura, as if telling ancient secrets. The runes sparkled with a faint light, seemingly guarding the spiritual pearl and also warning the intruders. The spiritual pearl was imprisoned in the center of the altar by a powerful sealing force. The sealing force flashed with a golden light and was guarded by a powerful Flame Demon. This Flame Demon was several zhang tall, with raging flames burning all over its body. Every time it swung the huge flame axe in its hand, it could cause a violent shock in the surrounding space. The air seemed to be torn apart, making a harsh sound. Its existence made countless adventurers who tried to get close to the spiritual pearl flinch. Many people even felt fear in an instant when they saw the Flame Demon, their legs went weak, and they fled in a hurry.

Lin Yu and Li Qiang carefully entered the Blazing Flame Abyss. As soon as they stepped in, a wave of heat and a pungent smell enveloped them. That wave of heat was like a surging tide, with overwhelming momentum, instantly wrapping them up, as if it wanted to melt their bodies. Their skin was burned painfully by the heat wave, as if countless needles were stabbing at it. As soon as the sweat emerged, it was evaporated by the high temperature, leaving only a layer of white salt stains. The pungent smell made their throats sting, and they almost vomited, as if there were countless needles stabbing in their throats, making it difficult to breathe. Their eyes were so 

irritated that they squinted into a slit, and tears involuntarily flowed down.

They didn't dare to be careless in the slightest and quickly cast a spiritual power shield. The shield flickered with a faint light, like a transparent protective cover, tightly protecting them and resisting the erosion of the high temperature and poisonous smoke. Under the protection of the spiritual power shield, they slowly moved towards the bottom of the abyss, with every step full of caution and vigilance. Their eyes constantly paid attention to the movements around them, not missing any corner, even the slightest change in light and shadow. Their ears carefully listened to every slight sound, even the faint crackling sound of the flames burning, for fear of missing any potential danger. Their footsteps fell gently, trying not to make a sound, as if they were having a silent battle with this dangerous area.

Along the way, they encountered many dangers. The rocks under their feet became soft and brittle due to the high temperature, like a thin layer of brittle shell that could collapse at any time. Once, the rock under Lin Yu's feet suddenly cracked with a "click" sound, which was particularly harsh in this silent and dangerous environment. He instantly fell into the scalding magma. The hot magma instantly wrapped his lower body, and a sharp pain hit him immediately, as if the pain was going to burn his body and soul to the ground. A look of pain appeared on his face, his teeth were clenched tightly, and his hands forcefully supported the surface of the magma, trying to break free. Fortunately, he reacted quickly. With his powerful spiritual power, he instantly leaped out of the magma, but a large part of his clothes had been burned, emitting a pungent burnt smell, which filled the air and reminded them that danger was everywhere.

The surrounding flames erupted from time to time, forming streaks of fire columns that blocked their way. These fire columns had extremely high temperatures and carried a powerful impact force. Once hit, the consequences would be unthinkable. They suddenly shot out from the ground at a very fast speed, and the flames were mixed with splashing magma fragments. These fragments were like hidden weapons, flying in all directions with high temperature and impact force. They could only rely on their keen perception and agile skills to avoid the danger again and again. Lin Yu's eyes were as sharp as torches and could detect the eruption of the flames in advance. There was a look of calmness and determination in his eyes. He pulled Li Qiang and quickly dodged to the side. Li Qiang, relying on his light body skills, shuttled freely through the narrow gaps. His movements were agile and flexible, skillfully avoiding the attacks of the fire columns. Every dodge was like a thrilling dance. Their cooperation was extremely tacit, as if they were of one mind, and they turned danger into safety again and again in the face of danger.

But relying on their tenacious will and exquisite skills, they avoided the danger again and again and gradually approached the bottom of the abyss. As they delved deeper, the surrounding temperature became higher and higher, and the spiritual power shield also began to show slight cracks, making a "sizzling" sound, as if it would break at any moment. Those cracks were like wounds, reminding them that danger was approaching step by step, and they were getting closer and closer to their goal. Their hearts couldn't help but beat faster, both nervous and excited, because they knew that the closer they got to the bottom of the abyss, the closer they were to the spiritual pearl that held the hope of going home. At the same time, it also meant that they were about to face a more powerful challenge - the Flame Demon guarding the spiritual pearl.