The boundless sea of fire in front of them made Austin and his companions' faces darken.
"These flames are strong and beyond scorching.
We should be careful as we enter,"
Austin said somberly. He had used his spiritual sense to gauge the sea of fire in front of them.
"These flames are even more dangerous than you think.
I suspect there is Karma Fire within it.
So don't be rash. You must be cautious with every step you take in there.
Once you encounter the Karma Fire, remember to not fight it head on. Step back immediately,"
Old Lady Meng warned in a grave tone.
"Karma Fire?"
Austin and the rest were all taken aback by her mention of it.
While Austin had heard of the Karma Fire before, Old Lady Meng must have known more about it than
him.
"Madam, can you tell us what the Karma Fire is?"
Austin asked curiously.
"I might as well tell you now before you head in. Listen carefully."
Old Lady Meng beckoned.
As a senior member of the reincarnation race, it was her duty to educate the younger generation on
everything they needed to know.
"The Karma Fire is often referred to as the Void Karma Fire.
It's a Buddhist term that explains the cause and effect of all sins. There is a saying that evil karma
burns like fire.
It's a kind of fire that could burn everything. It could turn heaven and Earth into nothingness and turn
primitiveness into chaos. It could also burn the souls of all the living creatures and erase everything.
In a word, the Karma Fire is a kind of fire condensed with all the evil, heretical, dark energies one could
imagine.
This kind of fire does not cause too much physical harm.
But it does have an adverse effect on the spiritual souls.
So, you must ensure you're not burned by it while inside,"
Old Lady Meng warned.
"Yes, madam, we will be careful."
Trepidation filled them at her words, making them more wary about entering than before.
"How was Armstrong able to come to such a dangerous place in the first place?
I'll have to send him another message to see if he truly is inside."
Frowning at the thought, Austin took out his Contact Jade Slip and sent Armstrong a message.
Armstrong was pleasantly surprised to realize that Austin and the chaotic sky-devouring beast were
coming.
He was currently sitting cross-legged in a relatively narrow flameless space in the Heavenly Fire Land,
with a Contact Jade Slip in hand.
They really were worthy of being called true friends.
It was a true shock to have them come all the way here to try to save him.
After all, they hadn't known each other for long.
Armstrong was deeply moved by their thoughtful gesture.
"What's going on? Armstrong, why are you so excited?
Are the two friends from the reincarnation race you mentioned coming to save us?"
a man in a white robe asked when he noticed the change in Armstrong's expression.
"That's right.
They are on their way.
I hadn't actually expected them to come here once they got my message.
If I'm being honest, I'm feeling a little guilty that I asked them for help.
The Heavenly Fire Land is such a dangerous place. I shouldn't have dragged them here."
Armstrong was overcome with mixed feelings over having brought his friends here.
"You know what? I can't let them come here. It wouldn't be fair to them.
I'll send them a message right now, telling them not to come in,"
Armstrong said, after shame won over his warring emotions.
"Please don't.
Trust me, Armstrong.
If they really are members of the reincarnation race, they won't fear this place.
The Heavenly Fire Land is full of Karma Fire. It might be dangerous for other creatures,
but not for members of the reincarnation race.
It's because in the past, the Karma Fire was a kind of holy fire that belonged to their race.
So they don't fear it.
Besides, we have been trapped here for some time now, being chased by various creatures of
darkness.
If your friends don't come to save us, we will be doomed for sure.
We've known each other for a long time, Armstrong. I've always regarded you as a close friend.
Even if you didn't care about your own life, don't you care about mine?"
the man in white robe said to Armstrong to stop him from sending the message to his friends.
That made Armstrong hesitate.
"You have a point.
If Karma Fire won't cause them trouble, they should be strong enough to make it here.
I'll ask them to come and save us."
Finally deciding, Armstrong picked the Contact Jade Slip and sent Austin a message.
Meanwhile, Austin and his companions were at the edge of the Heavenly Fire Land.
"Don't worry too much.
I'm here with you.
I encountered the Karma Fire once before and even studied it for a period.
So I'll be able to detect it immediately and remind you to dodge it.
As long as you listen to my instructions, there won't be any problems,"
Old Lady Meng said with a smile.
"That's great!"
Austin, the chaotic sky-devouring beast and the leader of the Reincarnation Palace relaxed hearing
that.
Having Old Lady Meng to help should stop them from worrying about the Karma Fire.
"Austin, I didn't think you'd come.
I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble.
Still, thank you so much for coming.
I'm trapped in the Heavenly Fire Land.
Unfortunately, I can't risk moving around.
One of my friends is trapped here with me.
Please come in and save us."
Austin studied Armstrong's reply.
"Sure enough, Armstrong really is inside here.
He also has a friend with him.
Now that we're already here, we might as well go in and save him.
We can't go back now,"
Austin said.
With that, he entered the Heavenly Fire Land with the leader of the Reincarnation Palace and the
chaotic sky-devouring beast following in his wake.
"Hey, look, two idiots from the reincarnation race have taken the bait.
That guy wasn't lying.
He really did know someone from the reincarnation race."
Many black figures lurked in the dark, awaiting something.
"They are inside now,"
Armstrong said to the man by his side.
"Excellent.
Your friends are really loyal,"
the man said with a smile.
"They are.
I'm grateful to their dedication.
But I still feel a little guilty. I shouldn't have dragged them into this,"
Armstrong said, still uncertain of his decision to ask Austin to come here.
"Don't say that. You are friends, aren't you?
Isn't that what friends are for?
With you in trouble, they should come and share your suffering!"
The man couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"What do you mean?"
Armstrong fixed his eyes on the man, suddenly feeling that something was very wrong.
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