Just as Zou Mei had predicted, Ye Qingchen and Zhao Jiehui fought as they retreated, eventually reaching the passage she had destroyed. The aftershocks of their battle caused the passage to collapse completely, trapping them inside.
Fortunately, the collapse also restricted the Fire Rock Beasts' space, so the two of them didn't have to face so many at once.
Worried about Ye Qingchen's strength, Zhao Jiehui took on eight Fire Rock Beasts himself, leaving Ye Qingchen to barely handle the remaining two or three.
After such fierce combat, Zhao Jiehui began to show signs of exhaustion. Although the Spirit Pills from Ye Qingchen could restore some of his stamina, the Fire Rock Beasts seemed endless—no sooner was one slain than another would take its place!
"Junior Brother Qingchen, it seems we're destined to die here today!" Zhao Jiehui shouted. Despite the despair in his words, his voice held no trace of defeat, only a heroic, indomitable spirit.
