Immortal Mansion: With mediocre qualifications, I have no choice but to live forever

Under the strange power of the Heart Fire Purgatory, Zhou Yiqiao's words seemed particularly clear, like a warning bell ringing in everyone's heart.

Everyone was silent for a moment, with different expressions on their faces.

They had considered backing out as early as when Zhou Yiqiao first suggested it, but their status as the sect's geniuses and their inexplicable desire to compare made them hesitate again and again, and finally they chose to move on and step into this unknown and dangerous territory.

However, faced with the reality of the moment, they had to calm their restless hearts and let reason take the dominant position in their minds again.

In the end, it was the only female cultivator, Li Ronger, who was the first to break the silence.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, Brother Chen, Rong'er's cultivation is limited, and she doesn't want to become a burden to you all."

Li Ronger said softly, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

A trace of shame flashed across her beautiful eyes, and she emphasized it again, as if to hide her embarrassment.

"Rong'er is withdrawing from this trial. I hope Brother Zhou and Brother Chen can understand."

Li Ronger's choice surprised everyone. After all, although she was a first-class woman, she was one of the stronger ones among these people.

"It's wise for Miss Li to recognize her own limits."

Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly and gave Li Ronger an approving look.

But let’s not talk about Li Ronger’s contempt for herself before entering the secret realm.

Just the fact that after entering the secret realm, Li Ronger stepped forward many times to ease the atmosphere and offered pertinent suggestions was enough to make Zhou Yiqiao look at her with new eyes.

Now at this moment when everyone is barely holding on for the sake of face, she can decisively choose to withdraw, giving others an opportunity to back off. This courage and self-awareness are enough to call her a heroine.

With Li Ronger taking the lead, the idea of ​​others to persist for the sake of the sect's reputation gradually disappeared like mist blown away by the breeze.

"Junior Sister Li, what you said makes sense. It is important for people to know themselves. If we throw our lives away lightly, it is not what the sect wants, nor is it the way of cultivation."

A burly male cultivator spoke in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with determination and relief.

"I, Zhao Lei, have also decided to withdraw from this trial."

In this way, the originally tense atmosphere gradually eased, and the solemnity on everyone's faces was gradually replaced by understanding and relief.

"Brother Chen, Brother Zhou, I am also withdrawing from this trial."

"Me too, I hope you two can forgive me."

"Chen and Brother Zhou, please take care."

Many people expressed their opinions, and every voice revealed a sense of relief.

Zhou Yiqiao and Brother Chen looked at each other and saw relief in each other's eyes.

This heart fire purgatory is not an insurmountable obstacle for the two of them, but if they were to lead a group of people like Li Ronger forward in an environment full of dangers, it would undoubtedly greatly increase the uncertainty.

"I am deeply pleased that fellow Taoists can make such a decision."

Chen Fan's voice was steady and powerful. He looked around, his eyes full of encouragement and understanding.

"The path of cultivation is long and difficult. Only by knowing how to make choices can you go further."

"Don't worry, everyone. I will say the same thing again. Brother Zhou and I will not keep the rewards in the Heart Fire Purgatory alone. When we return, we will share the gains from this trip with you."

Everyone expressed their gratitude and respect, and then, without any hesitation, they began to return along the original path and exit the Heart Fire Purgatory.

As people left, the originally lively team gradually became deserted.

In the end, only Zhou Yiqiao and Chen Fan were left in the Heart Fire Purgatory.

Chen Fan turned to look at Zhou Yiqiao and complimented him with a smile.

"It was indeed the right decision for Chen to invite Brother Zhou to explore this secret place together."

"Otherwise, it is very likely that Chen will be fighting alone and facing the numerous tests of this Heart Fire Purgatory."

Zhou Yiqiao smiled back.

"Brother Chen, you are too kind. I am lucky enough to be on par with the Holy Son of the Holy Sect. It was not because I was lucky enough to escape from the clutches of my inner demons that year. I am not as opportunistic as Brother Chen. I cannot be compared with him."

"Haha, Brother Zhou is too modest."

Chen Fan smiled brightly, and then finally became serious.

"Just now there were so many people around that it was difficult for me to take out the magic weapon I prepared specifically for this Heart Fire Purgatory."

As he spoke, he took out two bracelets from his storage bag.

The two bracelets, one black and one white, emit a faint luster all over and look nothing special.

However, when Chen Fan put one of them on his hand, the bracelet instantly burst into a dazzling light.

A cool air emanated from his hands, isolating the invisible flames around them and instantly eliminating the influence of the Heart Fire Purgatory on the two of them.

"Brother Zhou, these two bracelets are magic weapons I prepared specifically for this Heart Fire Purgatory."

Chen Fan threw the remaining bracelet to Zhou Yiqiao.

"This item is called 'Concentric Ring'. I spent a lot of money to buy it from my fellow senior brother."

"Concentric rings?"

Zhou Yiqiao took the bracelet and looked at it carefully.

He discovered that the bracelet was made of neither gold nor jade, it was cold to the touch, and had some strange patterns engraved on its surface.

These patterns echoed the runes on the bracelet and seemed to contain some mysterious power.

"This concentric ring can not only greatly reduce the disturbance of the heart fire and keep the mind clear, but more importantly, it can create a sense of induction between the two wearers within a short distance."

Chen Fan continued to explain.

"Once one party is possessed by the inner demon, the other party's bracelet will immediately issue an early warning to alert the other party."

"In this way, even if something goes wrong on our side, the other side will be able to detect the change in time and respond as quickly as possible."

After hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao's eyes flashed with surprise. He didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary bracelet could have such a magical effect.

"Brother Chen is really well prepared."

Zhou Yiqiao exclaimed in admiration, then followed suit and put the bracelet on his wrist.

As soon as he put on the bracelet, Zhou Yiqiao felt the cool breath becoming more and more obvious, and the whole person felt as refreshed as if he had drunk an icy spring in the dog days of summer.

At the same time, a subtle connection was quietly established between him and Chen Fan, and the minds of the two were somehow connected.

"Now that we have this 'Concentric Ring', we can go deeper into the Heartfire Purgatory with greater peace of mind."

Zhou Yiqiao got used to this strange feeling and immediately looked towards the unknown area in the distance that was flickering due to the invisible flames.

"Brother Chen, let's go and see what is hidden in the depths of this secret realm."

Chen Fan nodded, and the two of them said nothing more as they stepped into the depths of the Heart Fire Purgatory side by side.

Under the protection of the concentric rings, their minds are as solid as a mountain, and no matter how fierce the fire in their hearts is, it cannot be shaken in the slightest.

After traveling 80% of the way safely, the two finally approached the mysterious core area of ​​the Heart Fire Purgatory.

And at this moment, they finally faced the first serious challenge of this trip.