The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

However, what she didn't know was...

The key prop was actually on her own person.

"That was really reckless..."

Kiana couldn't bear to watch any longer and slowly stepped forward to support Ying's shoulder.

The two sides have never been so close.

Even through the clothes made of an unknown material, Ying could feel the intense heat behind her.

"So warm..."

She wasn't sure if the warmth was an illusion or if it truly came from the other person, but the burning touch... really felt like warming herself in front of a blazing fire.

At that moment, I felt the chill all around me... vanish completely.

however.

Ying's inner warmth didn't last long before it vanished because of a pair of restless hands.

Ok?

What is she looking for!

"Don't touch me! What are you looking for?!"

"Let's find something to ward off evil spirits. Don't move around, don't move!"

"Why are you arguing! Stop arguing!" Paimon, unaware of what was going on, rushed over to mediate.

The cave, which had been completely quiet except for gusts of cold wind and strange, unknown sounds, suddenly became noisy...

Shortly after, Kiana placed the talisman into the lampstand used for prayer.

Ying covered her face and squatted in the corner, looking dejected and ashamed to face her brother.

Seeing his travel companion making such a fuss, Paimon looked at Kiana with some surprise.

Why did you two just start arguing?

"No, I was just... grabbing something. Did I hurt her?"

"Huh? Are you really just going to take something?"

"if not?"

Kiana gave the little guy who kept asking her questions an annoyed look.

They weren't surprised at all by the intimacy they had just shared.

Paimon, Firefly's best friend, stood with his hands behind his back, looking completely agreeable.

"That's true, Ying is making a big fuss over nothing. Let's hurry up."

"Hmm. What do you think we should do next?" Kiana glanced at the prayer prompt icon.

However...

"Hmm? Kiana, is there anything over there?"

Paimon scratched his head, staring intently at Kiana, completely unaware of the meaning behind her shifting gaze.

Clearly, there's a slight problem with her focus...

How could you not have noticed such a simple and obvious hint?

"there..."

"Paimon, look at that pattern... Hmm, I think I understand it." Ying had recovered at some point and continued to solve the puzzle.

Aside from intentionally avoiding looking at Kiana, everything seemed to be the same.

Seeing this, Kiana felt relieved and continued to guide the two to complete the prayer.

It must be said that Ying is indeed very smart. After only glancing at the clue pattern a few times, she quickly began to solve the mystery.

"Like this...like this, um! All done."

After the pattern was adjusted, Ying wiped the sweat from her forehead and began to pray.

A flash of light...

Nothing happened.

“It failed…” Paimon bluntly pointed out his companion’s mistake. “Let’s try again.”

"Okay, let's try again, Ying."

Kiana stood still and calmly reassured him.

She knew very well that the prayer session was only a few steps away from ending.

There will be a battle soon, so I need to be prepared.

Kiana waited quietly.

After hearing what they said, Ying had no choice but to keep trying.

Fortunately, this time it finally succeeded.

However...

"Ying! Look what that is!"

Amid Paimon's surprised shouts, a dark purple phantom warrior slowly appeared.

He bears a striking resemblance to Nobushiro, even sharing similar skills, moves, and pre-battle dialogue.

However, it was probably because of this similarity that Ying was only surprised for a moment after the phantom warrior appeared, before she came to her senses, picked up her weapon, and joined the battle.

Seeing this, Kiana did not attack immediately, but simply took a few steps back.

They planned to make their move once the phantom warriors were a bit further away.

It would be embarrassing if Hua Sanli rushed over and found everything smashed to pieces.

"Help me test the knife!"

The Phantom Warrior slowly drew his katana from his waist, assumed a standard attack stance, and charged forward before Ying could even respond.

Compared to the Iwazo-ryu disciple I met last time, this Phantom Warrior was much more robust and imposing.

At first glance, Ying had a rough estimate of his strength.

This purple phantom warrior is definitely more powerful than the average Wild Abyss Warrior!

"Ying! He's charging at us! Get out of the way!"

Seeing that things were going badly, Paimon hurriedly leaned close to Ying's ear and called out.

However, Ying did not adopt her suggestion.

"Desolate Star!"

Faced with the suddenly approaching phantom warrior, Ying slowly raised her hand and used the Geo elemental technique to create a barrier to block the enemy.

Immediately afterward, while the demon warrior was avoiding the desolate star, he hurled the Thunder Shadow Sword at him as soon as he appeared.

"Uh, that's impressive!" The Phantom Warrior was hit directly in the face, which slowed his movements considerably.

Seeing this, Ying suddenly felt more confident and charged forward with her sword raised in hand.

"drink!"

The sword wind generated by the heavy blow made her simple and unadorned sword moves look much more gorgeous.

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This fierce slash can be said to be a demonstration of Ying's strength.

The Phantom Warrior gradually lost ground, and after taking several sword strikes, his movements became sluggish.

"You've got a knack for it!"

He hurriedly jumped away, but because he was not quick enough when dodging, Ying chased after him and slashed him several more times.

This scene was quite novel to Kiana, who was watching from the back.

"Not bad skills, he was able to overpower the Nobushishu without even using his elemental power... It should be said that the Iwazo-ryu disciple got a great advantage by sneaking up on them earlier."

Otherwise, with her skills, even a blunt iron sword would have been enough to completely defeat that wild abbot.

"It seems she can handle this enemy."

The voice just fell.

'Ta-da!'

After being brutally beaten, the Phantom Warrior raised his katana and blocked all of Ying's attacks.

Seeing this, Ying made a few more sword strikes, but did not receive any better response.

Since physical attacks can be blocked, why not use elemental power to overcome them?

Ying then used the power of the wind element, and soon the wind began to condense, because there were puddles in the cave where the prayer was being offered.

The water element was diffused by the wind element, eventually forming a water whirlwind.

"drink!"

The power of the elements gathered in her small hands, displaying their extraordinary power in a magnificent manner.

Caught off guard, the Phantom Warrior was swayed by the elemental power that resembled a blade, and was almost knocked to the ground by the final blow of the Wind Vortex Sword.

At first glance, it seems the outcome is already decided?

Kiana couldn't help but applaud Ying and began preparing her words of praise.

However, sometimes it's too early to be happy.

It's indeed easy to be proven wrong...

Even though he was being beaten so badly he could barely stand, and his health bar was almost empty, the Phantom Warrior still stubbornly retorted, "Little tricks!"

After saying this, he stood there, holding the knife in both hands, stunned.