The further forward he went, the higher the temperature rose, becoming incredibly scorching.
Even a normal Treasure Artifact would be instantly melted here.
However, Jiang Jichen was unafraid of the high temperatures, because he cultivated the Demon Phoenix Technique.
The Demon Phoenix Flame could incinerate the heavens, making it naturally far more terrifying than this kind of heat.
'No wonder they were looking for me. It turns out this gray desert is actually the perfect place for me to brave. At least I'll have a better chance than anyone else.'
'Others would have no chance at all; I, at least, have a glimmer of hope.'
Jiang Jichen murmured to himself.
He knew that his enemies had already investigated him thoroughly. If it weren't for the fact they needed him to retrieve the jewel-adorned phalanx, they would have likely killed him long ago.
"Do they really think I'm that easy to bully, that I'll just let them push me around?"
