Mortals cultivate immortality, I have a Chaos Tower

The wind was howling as Lin Fan led his team across the border of Fengyun Province and headed straight for Chiyan Pass. Along the way, the sun shone on them, and their armors shone with a cold light. Like soldiers about to enter the battlefield, everyone was ready to face life and death. Lin Fan rode on his horse, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, staring at the mountains and passes ahead, his mind full of thoughts. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he had already begun to deduce the next battle in his heart.

"Chiyan Pass..." Lin Fan silently repeated the name in his heart, and the figure of Chi Yan appeared in his mind.

Chi Yan, this name has long been famous in Yan State. His fire magic is said to be unmatched, and what's more terrifying is that he is cruel and vicious. A few years ago, after he took over Chiyan Pass, he used the power of fire to burn all the monks guarding the city. It is rumored that those unyielding souls were sacrificed by him to the fire altar, which greatly increased his strength. Lin Fan knew that this would be a more difficult battle than the one in Fengyun State.

Jiang Shuiling rode beside Lin Fan, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, the desolate scene around her made her feel even more depressed. The team passed through a deserted village, the houses in the village had long collapsed, and some traces of burning could be seen between the ruins, as if a terrifying fire storm had swept through and destroyed everything here.

"Is this what Chi Yan did?" Jiang Shuiling's voice was filled with reluctance and anger. Her hand gently stroked a piece of charred wood, and complex emotions flashed in her eyes.

Lin Fan nodded, his eyes deep and cold: "Yes, Chi Yan is not just a crazy man who practices magic, he is also a ruthless demon. He not only burned down the houses here, but also sacrificed the souls of those villagers to the fire altar of Chiyan Pass. For him, power and killing are his goals."

Jiang Shuiling clenched her fists and a surge of anger rose in her heart when she heard this. She had heard about Chi Yan's evil deeds many times, but seeing such a tragic scene with her own eyes still made her feel extremely shocked and angry. Behind her, Zhong Ling'er's eyes were also full of anger and determination. The magic weapon in her hand trembled slightly, obviously affected by her inner emotions.

"Such evil people must be eliminated!" Zhong Ling'er said gritting her teeth, her voice as cold as ice.

Jin Buke walked up to Lin Fan, crossed his arms, and his eyes revealed a strong sense of disdain and anger: "Chi Yan is just a guy who relies on evil magic to become powerful. If it weren't for the so-called altar, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on for long. Brother Lin, I think it's better for us to just kill him and smash his altar to see what else he can do!"

Lin Fan did not respond to Jin Buke's words immediately. His eyes were always fixed on Chiyan Pass in the distance. The towering city was like a sleeping beast, standing quietly between heaven and earth, as if guarding the endless secrets within the pass. On the city wall, a vague figure was vaguely visible, as if it had been waiting for their arrival.

"We can't be careless." Lin Fan finally spoke in a low and calm voice, "Chi Yan is definitely not an ordinary person. His power comes from the altar, but he doesn't rely solely on the altar. We must act cautiously and find the most appropriate opportunity to win with one strike."

Jiang Shuiling nodded gently. She knew that Lin Fan was right. People like Chi Yan would never let them find their flaws easily. A rash attack would only lead to their own death. Zhong Ling'er also calmed down. Although she had always been impulsive, she had experienced countless life-and-death battles and had learned how to calm down at critical moments.

"Brother Lin, what should we do next?" Zhong Ling'er asked, with fighting spirit burning in her eyes.

Lin Fan smiled slightly, his eyes showing a trace of deep thought: "Don't worry, we will be prepared." He turned to Jin Buke, "Brother Jin, let your people go to the Chiyan Pass to scout and see the strength of the city defense, and then make the next plan."

Jin Buke nodded and immediately summoned several monks who were good at concealment techniques and asked them to go and investigate the situation at Chiyan Pass.

Time passed quietly while waiting. Lin Fan led the team to set up camp in a forest outside Chiyan Pass. Although not far from Chiyan Pass, the forest was surprisingly quiet, as if the whole world was waiting for an upcoming storm. Lin Fan stood on a high boulder with a deep gaze, silently deducing the next battle situation in his mind.

"Brother Lin." Jiang Shuiling's voice sounded behind him. Lin Fan turned around and saw her walking towards him with a map in her hand. "This is a topographic map of the area around Chiyan Pass. I had someone collect it a few days ago. I hope it can be of help to us."

Lin Fan took the map, spread it out, and observed it carefully for a while. His eyes fell on the central area of ​​Chiyan Pass, where a fire altar was marked.

"Here..." Lin Fan pointed to a location on the map and said, "It is the core of Chiyan Pass and the source of Chiyan's power. If we can destroy this altar, his fire magic will be greatly weakened."

Jiang Shuiling looked at the map and worried in her heart: "However, after entering Chiyan Pass, it is not easy to get close to the altar. Chiyan will definitely send heavy troops to guard it, and the altar itself may also be guarded by a powerful magic array."

"So we need to make a careful plan." Lin Fan's eyes remained calm. "Jin Buke is investigating the city's defense force and arrangements. When he comes back, we will discuss the specific action plan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Buk rushed over from a distance. He looked serious, and it was obvious that he had discovered something unfavorable during the investigation.

"Brother Lin, the situation is a bit tricky." Jin Buke whispered, "The guards at Chiyan Pass are extremely tight. There are hundreds of archers on the city wall, and Chi Yan himself often patrols near the altar. There is almost no room for us to sneak in."

Lin Fan did not show much surprise after hearing this. He had long expected that Chiyan Pass would not let them approach easily, but the news brought back by Jin Buke still made him realize the difficulty of this battle.

"It seems we can't attack head-on." Lin Fan whispered, "The defense of Chiyan Pass is too tight. A head-on attack will only lead us into the enemy's encirclement."

"Then what should we do?" Zhong Ling'er asked, frowning.

"We need to outsmart them." A cold light flashed in Lin Fan's eyes, and he turned his gaze to Jiang Shuiling, "Shui Ling, I need you to use water magic to quietly penetrate the city wall and destroy their archers' deployment. As long as their long-range attacks are ineffective, we will have a chance to get close to the altar."

Jiang Shuiling nodded: "Understood, I will do my best."

"Brother Jin, you lead a team to divert the guards' attention and buy us some time." Lin Fan continued to give orders.

"No problem, leave it to me!" Jin Buke responded confidently.

"Zhong Ling'er, you and I will act together. We must defeat the enemy in one blow." After Lin Fan finished speaking, he turned and looked towards the Chiyan Pass in the distance. His voice was low and firm, "This is our only chance."

Everyone nodded heavily. Lin Fan's command filled them with confidence. Although Chiyan Pass was dangerous, they knew that as long as they followed Lin Fan, there would be hope of victory.