The air deep within the Flame Plain gradually grew heavy, as if the surroundings were shrouded in an invisible barrier that made breathing somewhat difficult. The temporary alliance formed by Chen Haotian, Su Wanqing, Zhou Tiance, and the middle-aged man in grey robes appeared exceptionally fragile at this moment. Everyone understood in their hearts that this cooperation was merely a superficial and temporary balance; once core interests were threatened, it would instantly collapse.
The party continued advancing toward the red glow, and the surrounding terrain began to change. The originally open plain gradually filled with oddly shaped giant boulders and towering withered trees. The surfaces of these boulders and withered trees gleamed with a faint red light, resembling components of some ancient formation.
"These stone pillars and the markings on the ground form a seal." Su Wanqing squatted on the ground, carefully observing the incisions, and said softly, "If I'm not mistaken, this place should be some sort of extremely powerful sealing ground."
Chapter 167