The so-called Forest of Vengeful Spirits is a forest where resentment gathers. The trees growing within are all Yin-gathering trees, capable of collecting extremely Yin resentment. These trees, constantly infected by this resentment, develop a degree of sentience, but also become increasingly violent, attacking anyone who enters the forest. Those who die within become vengeful spirits, providing the Forest with its own resentment and nourishment.

The Forest of Vengeful Spirits is neither demon, beast, nor monster; as long as the resentment remains, the forest will not die, only be sealed. Soul essence is meant to soothe the soul, so it's normal for it to be drawn here by the resentment. This explains why the Forest of Vengeful Spirits didn't react when they first entered; perhaps it was suppressed by the soul essence. Once she took the soul essence, the forest naturally awakened.

Wu Yue's face also turned pale. The Forest of Vengeful Spirits was not something that one or two people could handle. There were also countless mutated Yin-gathering Woods inside. So she turned around and grabbed You You, intending to fly away on her sword. "We can't handle the Forest of Vengeful Spirits. Let's get out of here quickly!"

Just as she took flight, a vast expanse of tree roots suddenly erupted from the ground, like a giant net, rushing towards them. The two had no choice but to dodge on their swords, only to see the towering trees around them suddenly begin to grow wildly, their branches and leaves blocking out the entire sky, with dark mist spreading beneath the leaves, instantly plunging the entire forest into darkness.

"Watch out!" Seeing that Wu Yue was about to be struck by a thick tree root in her panic, You You quickly pulled her back.

"It's too late!" Wu Yue looked at the sky, which was completely blocked by the leaves, and panic immediately filled her eyes. What should she do? These trees had blocked the sky above them, and they couldn't fly out on their swords.

"Let's go back to the ground!" Youyou looked around and had no choice but to pull Wuyue back. She took out two defensive talismans and stuck them on her body. Wuyue also reacted and immediately took out a magic weapon. The next moment, a golden light shield covered the two of them.

Even so, the black tree roots continued to lash out at them relentlessly. The roots were filled with resentment, and Wu Yue's magical artifact shattered after only a short time.

"No, there's too much resentment here. Our magical artifacts won't last long." They could only keep dodging left and right, but the vines and roots around them kept multiplying. You You frowned, about to form a hand seal.

The small flame that had been hovering on the shoulder suddenly shot out, instantly growing larger from the size of a palm, transforming into a crimson wall of fire that swept directly towards the flying vines and tree roots in front.

Instantly, the tree roots burst into flames, and the resentment was burned away. A series of shrill howls rang out, sounding like ghosts wailing and wolves howling, extremely piercing.

"It works!" Wu Yue was overjoyed. Her eyes lit up as she looked at the trees that had been driven back by the flames. She shouted, "This forest is afraid of fire. We can use fire to attack it." As she spoke, she immediately took out a violent talisman and began to fire fireballs into the forest.

"Well done, Little Flame!" Youyou casually praised Little Flame in a low voice. Little Flame's flame flickered slightly, as if encouraged by something, and the entire flame grew several times larger, continuing to summon an even larger wall of fire that burned towards the forest.

For a moment, the wailing and howling sounds filled the air, and the giant red trees around them, gleaming with a black light, seemed to recede slightly. But the small flame blazed forward first, instantly igniting one of the trees and turning it into a sea of ​​fire.

Youyou made up her mind and was about to try the fire control spell she had learned in class when she saw the big tree in front of her, which had been ignited by a small flame, suddenly begin to swell. The entire tree trunk grew larger and larger, as if it was about to explode at any moment.

"Little Flame, Black Moon! Come back quickly!" Youyou exclaimed in surprise, instinctively rushing forward and pulling the two back. Unfortunately, it was too late. With a deafening roar, the large tree suddenly exploded, shattering into countless sharp, blade-like fragments that hurtled towards them.

Fortunately, Youyou had applied a defensive talisman beforehand, which activated instantly, blocking the flying debris. However, it was, after all, Yin-gathering wood, covered in resentment. No matter how quickly the defensive talisman activated, it couldn't completely block it. Youyou only felt a stinging pain on her face for a moment, as if something had brushed against her. She didn't pay attention to it, pulling Wuyue along and holding Xiaohuomiao, she quickly retreated several feet before completely avoiding the exploding tree debris.

She breathed a sigh of relief; the Forest of Vengeful Spirits was indeed extraordinary. Just as she was about to warn the two to be careful, she suddenly felt a warmth on her cheek as something covered her face. Looking down, she saw that the little flame she had brought back was gently pressing a flame against her face.

The next moment, she felt something slide down her face and drip into the center of the flame; it seemed to be her blood. She then realized that she had been cut on the face by tree debris and was bleeding.

The flame in his arms suddenly stopped, the flickering tip of the flame coming to a halt, as if frozen in time.

Youyou... is injured?!

Suddenly, the entire flame seemed to be dyed, getting deeper and deeper... In less than a moment, it turned into a dark red that was almost black.

“Little fire…” Youyou was startled and was about to ask.

The small flame in her arms suddenly shot out, and the flames began to swell wildly, instantly transforming into a deep red sea of ​​fire, like a gigantic maw, raising flames taller than the trees and engulfing the Forest of Vengeful Spirits. Within the flames, vast expanses of red lotuses bloomed, creating a sea of ​​flowers. The previously dancing tree roots and vines instantly turned to ashes, and shrill, ear-piercing screams echoed through the sky.

Youyou's heart tightened. For no reason, she recalled the sea of ​​red lotus fire that Feng Rong had summoned in the Earth-Shaking Cauldron. Little Flame... had it used the power of its true form again?!

Seeing the trees begin to swell endlessly again, she couldn't help but worry and remind her, "Little Flame! Calm down, Feng Rong hasn't woken up yet! Don't be impulsive, you can't..."

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