MTLNOVEL Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Perilous Situations
The Fire Demon was completely enraged by Lin Yu and Li Qiang's successive rounds of attacks. Its body, which was already ablaze with raging flames, now resembled a supervolcano on the verge of eruption, with boundless power accumulating inside, ready to burst forth at any moment. Every inch of the flames churned and leaped violently, like countless enraged fire snakes, and the flames raged even more wildly. In its huge eyes, two balls of raging fire tumbled furiously, which was the embodiment of boundless anger. The intense killing intent seemed to burn everything in front of it to the ground. Even Lin Yu and Li Qiang's small but stubborn and almost obstinate will to resist could not escape its wrath. It let out a low growl, the sound dull and heavy, echoing continuously in this space dominated by flames, stirring up layers of sound waves. Each sound wave was like a sledgehammer, making the surrounding air tremble, and even the ground under their feet shook slightly. Streaks of tiny cracks spread out from beneath the Fire Demon's feet in all directions.
Then, it opened its huge mouth and spewed out blazing flames. The flames were no longer ordinary sparks but were like a surging torrent, carrying the momentum of destroying heaven and earth, spreading out in all directions with an overwhelming force. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding space was ignited by these terrifying flames. The intense high temperature distorted the surrounding air like a warped mirror, severely deforming it. Light refracted at strange angles within it, and the originally clear objects became blurred. Everything became illusory and dangerous, making people feel as if they were in a distorted inferno. A strong smell of burning filled the air, which was the breath of all things being burned by the high temperature. Every breath felt like swallowing flames, making the throat dry and stinging unbearably.
The spiritual energy shields that Lin Yu and Li Qiang had been struggling to maintain began to show tiny cracks under such terrifying high temperature and powerful attacks. At first, these cracks were as thin as spider silk and were almost imperceptible under the faint light of the spiritual energy shields. But as the Fire Demon's crazy attacks continued, there were more and more cracks, and they became larger and larger, like a spider web gradually breaking apart. Every newly appeared crack was like a death knell for this fragile defense, as if it would shatter completely in the next second. Every time a crack appeared, Lin Yu and Li Qiang's hearts tightened. They knew very well that once the spiritual energy shield shattered, they would be directly exposed to this deadly high temperature and the Fire Demon's attacks, and death might come in an instant. Sweat kept rolling down from their foreheads. Before it could even drop to the ground, it was instantly evaporated by the high temperature, leaving only streaks of white sweat stains, which were particularly glaring on their dusty and tired faces.
Lin Yu and Li Qiang did not dare to be the least bit negligent. Beads of sweat as big as soybeans rolled down from their foreheads and were instantly evaporated by the high temperature, leaving only streaks of white sweat stains. They clearly knew that the slightest carelessness at this moment would plunge them into an irredeemable situation. In order to break through the Fire Demon's seemingly indestructible defense, they began to constantly change their attack methods.
Lin Yu unleashed various exquisite sword techniques. His figure shuttled nimbly through the flames, like an agile firebird, searching for a chance of survival in this dangerous world. His movements were smooth and flowing, and every turn and every wave of the sword was full of power and beauty. The Primordial Divine Sword in his hand was wielded so densely that it was impenetrable. The sword shadows flickered, making people dazzled. Sometimes, like a dragon emerging from the sea, his sword stance was fierce and powerful, cutting towards the Fire Demon with an indomitable momentum. The sword blade sliced through the air, making a sharp whistling sound, as if it was a challenge declaration to the Fire Demon. The whistling sound was so small yet so firm amidst the roaring of the flames. Sometimes, like a spirit snake slithering out of its hole, his sword moves were tricky, searching for the weak points in the Fire Demon's defense. Every change of the sword move contained his accurate judgment of the battle situation and his profound understanding of swordsmanship. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, closely see the Fire Demon's every move, not missing any possible flaw.
Li Qiang, on the other hand, constantly changed his ice-based spells. He quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered incantations. The spiritual energy surged in his palms, as if the power of ice and snow that had been suppressed for a long time was about to burst out. His hands danced rapidly in front of his body, and streaks of ice-blue light flickered at his fingertips, which were the traces of the surging spiritual energy. Sometimes he summoned sharp ice spikes. These ice spikes were like dense Rain of Pear Blossoms Needles, carrying a bone-chilling coldness, shooting towards the vital parts of the Fire Demon, trying to tear a gap in the Fire Demon's scorching defense. When the ice spikes collided with the flames, they made a "hissing" sound and instantly turned into water vapor and dissipated into the air. Sometimes he condensed a thick ice shield in front of him. The ice shield was crystal clear and exuded a cold aura, blocking the Fire Demon's attacks and creating a better offensive opportunity for Lin Yu. The frost on the surface of the ice shield flickered with a strange light under the reflection of the flames. Cracks constantly appeared on the ice shield with the Fire Demon's attacks and were barely repaired with the injection of Li Qiang's spiritual energy. Sometimes he unleashed an ice storm, enveloping the Fire Demon in a world of ice and snow. The ice storm was mixed with sharp ice pieces, attacking the Fire Demon like hidden weapons from all directions, trying to reduce its movement speed and disrupt its attack rhythm. When the ice pieces collided with the flames, they made a hissing sound, as if it was a contest between ice and fire. The powers of ice and fire flutter in the air, forming streaks of gorgeous yet dangerous light and shadow.
However, the Fire Demon's strength was truly too powerful, and its defense was like an indestructible rock. Although Lin Yu and Li Qiang's attacks were fierce and could leave some charred marks or frozen wounds on the Fire Demon, these injuries seemed to be only superficial to the Fire Demon and could not deal a fatal blow to it at all. The Fire Demon was still menacing, and every attack carried a powerful sense of oppression, making Lin Yu and Li Qiang feel great pressure. Their breathing became rapid, and their heartbeats accelerated continuously. Every encounter with the Fire Demon was like lingering on the verge of life and death. Their spiritual energy was constantly being consumed, and their physical strength was gradually failing, but their eyes became more and more determined, and the belief in their hearts burned even more vigorously in the face of difficulties, just like a flame.
Just when the situation reached a deadlock, the Fire Demon suddenly let out a deafening roar, a sound that seemed to be able to shatter everything between heaven and earth. Its body began to expand rapidly. Its already huge body became even more massive, as if it was going to burst through this space. The surrounding rocks cracked one after another under its expansion, making a dull sound. The temperature of the flames also rose sharply in an instant. The surrounding air seemed to be ignited, making a crackling sound, like countless firecrackers going off simultaneously. A pungent smell of burning filled the air. Then, it raised the huge flame axe high. The flames on the axe instantly formed a huge flame vortex, which was like a black hole that devoured everything, exuding a terrifying aura, as if it was going to draw everything in the world into the endless darkness. Flames kept shooting out from the vortex, forming streaks of fire columns that rushed towards the sky and then crashed heavily to the ground, setting off waves of magma.
Then, the Fire Demon suddenly brought the axe down with a powerful swing. A huge flame slash wave swept towards Lin Yu and Li Qiang. Wherever the flame slash wave passed, the ground was torn open with a deep gully. Magma overflowed from the gully, and the scalding magma splashed all around. Everything it touched was instantly melted. When the rocks came into contact with the magma, they instantly turned into a red-hot liquid, making a hissing sound. This flame slash
wave carried the power to destroy everything, making Lin Yu and Li Qiang's faces turn pale instantly. They truly felt the threat of death from this powerful force, a fear that penetrated deep into their bones. However, there was not the slightest sign of retreat in their eyes. They tightly gripped their weapons with both hands, and their bodies trembled slightly. It was not because of fear but because of the tension and determination in the face of the life-and-death test.
They knew very well the power of this blow. If they were hit, the consequences would be unimaginable. At this critical moment of life and death, they quickly exerted all their strength and each condensed their strongest defensive spiritual energy. Lin Yu mobilized all the spiritual energy in his body, and his whole body was instantly wrapped in a dazzling golden spiritual energy shield. This shield emitted a divine light, as if it was his last ray of hope. His eyes were firm, and he stared closely at the flame slash wave, as if he wanted to block it with his eyes. The light of the flame slash wave was reflected in his eyes, but there was not the slightest fear. Li Qiang, on the other hand, condensed a thick ice shield in front of him. The ice shield glinted with a faint blue light, which was the essence of his years of cultivation of ice-based spells, trying to use this ice shield to withstand the scorching flame slash wave. His hands trembled slightly, but it was because of excessive exertion rather than fear. He gritted his teeth, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He poured all his spiritual energy into it to maintain the stability of the ice shield.
They stared closely at the flame slash wave, and their heartbeats accelerated sharply, as if they were about to jump out of their throats. A tense atmosphere filled the air around them, and time seemed to freeze at this moment. Their eyes revealed firmness and unyielding. Even in the face of such a powerful attack, they would never give up easily. In this dangerous world, their figures seemed so small yet so firm, as if they were challenging fate. Their breathing sounds were almost inaudible amidst the howling of the flames, but the steady rhythm demonstrated their determination.
The flame slash wave, carrying the power to destroy everything, hit their defensive spiritual energy, making a loud noise, a sound that seemed to make heaven and earth tremble. The powerful impact was like a surging wave, knocking them flying. Their bodies were like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily into the mountain wall. The rocks on the mountain wall fell off one after another under this impact, raising a thick cloud of dust. The entire space was filled with dust, and the vision became blurred. Their bodies left deep dents on the mountain wall, and blood spilled from the corners of their mouths, staining their clothes red. The pain came crashing down on them like a tide, but their will remained firm, and the belief in their hearts had never wavered. They knew very well that as long as they still had a breath left, they must continue to fight. For the hope of going home and for the belief in their hearts, they would never give up. They slowly struggled in the dust, trying to stand up again. Although the pain in their bodies made every movement extremely difficult for them, there was still a glimmer of unyielding light in their eyes. That light pierced through the thick dust, as if declaring to the Fire Demon that their battle was far from over.