The Fiery Rock Lizard stared intently at the two "uninvited guests" with its large, round eyes.

Suddenly, the Fierce Rock Lizard let out a roar and attacked Shu Lan and Yun Yao.

Shu Lan remembered that in the story, the protagonist possessed a treasure that allowed him to subdue the Fiery Rock Lizard, preventing it from attacking him. It was a dragon scale from the protagonist's body, a family heirloom.

Now, without the help of dragon scales, there is only one option: "Then there is only war!"

Shu Lan summoned a Heaven-grade sword and began to fight the Fiery Rock Lizard.

Because Yun Yao is Shu Lan's natal spirit sword, they are of one mind.

So she cooperated with Shu Lan to dodge the attacks of the Fierce Rock Lizard, occasionally harassing it.

"Yun Yao, can you enter the lava lake?" Shu Lan asked in her mind.

“Coincidentally, I absorbed a wisp of heavenly fire when I was created, so I am immune to flames,” Yun Yao answered in her mind.

"Alright, I'll distract the Rock Lizard. You go find an opportunity to enter the lava lake and seize the Fire Spirit Essence!"

"good!"

If this secret realm weren't unable to withstand cultivation levels above the Foundation Establishment stage for an extended period, Shu Lan would have already released her cultivation suppression, and wouldn't be struggling here.

While Shu Lan was locked in battle with the Fierce Rock Lizard, Yun Yao finally seized the opportunity and took the Fire Spirit Marrow.

Yun Yao quickly passed by Shu Lan, "Got the stuff, let's get out of here!"

Shu Lan quickly withdrew and escaped from the battle.

They retraced their steps and quickly returned to the ground.

Behind them, however, the earth shook violently. The Fiery Rock Lizard, having discovered the loss of the Fire Spirit Essence, was furious. Its tail swept away many rocks, churning the entire desolate mountain into chaos…