"Almost there!"

"The exit... is almost here!"

His eyes were fixed on the spot, already able to vaguely see the exceedingly crimson cliff walls at the edge of the lava world.

The speed he exerted with full force was naturally much faster than the Spirit Worm.

However, although the exit seemed to be within reach, Xu Ping's heart was still not relaxed at all.

The more this moment approached, the more cautious one must be.

Suddenly!

Roar!!

A deafening roar, echoing between heaven and earth, was heard like thunder crashing from behind.

Xu Ping's expression changed abruptly, his body instinctively jerked back to look.

To see, a gigantic demon beast with flames raging around it, resembling a moving volcano, had suddenly appeared behind Xu Ping.

It was galloping with overwhelming speed, riding the rolling magma, far surpassing Xu Ping.

"Third-rank middle-grade demon beast??"

Feeling the mountain-like pressure of the demon beast, Xu Ping's face instantly became extremely grim.

He had considered the possibility of a third-rank demon beast attack, but never expected it would be a third-rank middle-grade demon beast.

Roar!

This terrifying demon beast seemed to sense Xu Ping's gaze, letting out an angry roar.

The sound waves spread out like a tangible substance, violently agitating the surrounding lava.

Right after, a massive lava fire column erupted from its mouth.

The lava fire column, like a rampaging fire dragon, carried an air of destruction as it charged toward Xu Ping with thunderous momentum.

The path of the lava fire column seemed to ignite the air, forming a long line of fire, while the surrounding lava surged more turbulently.

"Not good!"

Xu Ping's expression changed dramatically.

At this moment, he was in a state of full-speed escape, coupled with the rapid speed of the fire column.

He had no time to dodge, biting his teeth, choosing to endure the lethal blow.

Xu Ping knew his life hung by a thread at this moment, so without hesitation, he summoned a defensive magic treasure to shield himself.

At the same time, Xu Ping chanted under his breath, his hands swiftly forming a seal, casting the "Cyan Wood Shield" he had trained to a great level.

Instantly.

A dense green glow emanated from around his body, forming a sturdy shield enveloping him completely.

"Boom."

Just as the Cyan Wood Shield rose.

The surging lava fire column, with an annihilating force, slammed fiercely against the defensive magic treasure, producing a sound that echoed throughout the heavens.

Invisible energy waves rippled outward like a raging storm, immediately lifting magma waves dozens of yards high.

The immense impact made the defensive magic treasure tremble violently, the glow on its surface flickering unstably.

Under the continued assault of the lava fire column, the defensive magic treasure lasted only a few breaths.

Then, unable to bear the terrifying power anymore, it was blasted away with a whoosh.

Following that, the lava fire column mercilessly collided with the "Cyan Wood Shield."

Thud!

At the instant of contact, a silent sound erupted, releasing a powerful energy wave.

The high temperature of the lava fire column and the impact created by the "Cyan Wood Shield" intertwined, shattering the surrounding lava and reefs.

With Xu Ping's current mana exhibiting the great level of the 'Cyan Wood Shield,' even the attacks of an early-stage Golden Core cultivator could be defended.

However, the terrifying demon beast before him, comparable to the middle stage of Golden Core, had an attack power far exceeding that of the early stage Golden Core.

Even though the previous lava fire column was somewhat weakened by the defensive magic treasure, for the "Cyan Wood Shield," it was still a heavy burden.

In the fierce clash, the energy surged out like a raging beast.

The glow of the 'Cyan Wood Shield' flickered continuously, akin to a candle in the wind, threatening to extinguish at any moment.

The next moment.

With a crack, the "Cyan Wood Shield" ultimately failed to withstand the terrifying attack, dissipating into dots of green light in the air.

Thankfully, through the layered defenses of the magic treasure and "Cyan Wood Shield,"

The fire column's power was reduced by at least seventy percent.

By this time, the fire column was still fearsome, but had weakened considerably compared to its initial ferocity.

Taking advantage of this brief respite, Xu Ping dared not relax at all.

His hands formed quick seals, chanting under his breath, as he fully activated the 'Profound Turtle Mountain-Suppressing Skill'.

As the cultivation technique operated, a thick and solid earthen-colored spiritual light began to circulate on Xu Ping's skin.

This layer of earthen-colored spiritual light was like an invisible armor, emanating a heavy and sturdy aura.

Yet, before Xu Ping could prepare entirely, the remaining intense power of the immense fire column brutally struck his body.

The terrifying power contained in the lava fire column exploded instantly, the tremendous impact sending Xu Ping flying backward.

Xu Ping only felt as though his chest had been hammered fiercely!

A wave of intense pain surged like a tide, seemingly dislocating and churning his organs.

A mouthful of blood spurted uncontrollably from his lips, forming a mist of blood in mid-air.

But before the blood mist could fall, it was instantly evaporated by the surrounding high temperature, disappearing without a trace.

His clothes caught fire instantly from the high heat, turning to ashes in the blink of an eye.

Even his skin, under the searing fire column, quickly blackened, with large patches being roasted off.

Fortunately, this strike did not claim his life.

"Cough!"

Xu Ping coughed violently, a mouthful of fresh blood trickling down his lips, starkly contrasting against his pale complexion.

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