Chapter 2089: 2089: Fire in Water, Water in Fire...

[Subscribe!]Wind!

Fire!

Thunder!

The three barriers were still breached by Ye Tianchen and the Old Madman Bai Xiao. However, after they passed these three barriers, a lake appeared before them. This lake was not very large but was enveloped in a mist, or more accurately, a cold fog, which was not ordinary. It seemed capable of freezing everything. According to Ye Tianchen’s estimation, even his formidable Physical Body Power might not be able to withstand this cold fog!

The Old Madman Bai Xiao glanced at Ye Tianchen, thought for a moment, and said, "Young brother, throughout this journey, you’ve genuinely helped me, which I, the old madman, can see clearly. Yet I merely wanted to utilize your power to help me acquire the item I desire, and for this, I feel ashamed."

"You’ve spoken too highly, elder. As you said, I’m merely committed to doing things honestly. I help you get what you want while you solve my doubts. We are not indebted to each other; we assist each other!" Ye Tianchen replied with a smile.

"Good, the old madman likes to cooperate with such people. Then let me tell you, as far as I know, to obtain such an item, one must pass several barriers. We’ve gone through Wind, Fire, and Thunder barriers, and the lake before us is the endpoint. There’s no need to proceed further as there’s no path ahead. However, as to where the item is, I do not know!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao thought for a while and said.

"I see. In that case, we might need to search around. If necessary, we’ll have to venture into the lake to try our luck!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"There’s no need for such a risk. You merely need to decipher a passage’s meaning, and you might find the item!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao said earnestly.

"What passage?" Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and asked.

"Water in fire, fire in water, water, fire, ice!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao frowned and said.

"This... is too odd. What kind of passage is this? It seems to go against the norms and suggests impossible phenomena!" Ye Tianchen’s first reaction was that it was too strange, as he had never heard anything like it!

According to the literal understanding, anyone could deduce that the sentence means: there is fire in water, water in fire, water, fire, and lastly, adding ice coexisting. What kind of spectacle is this? Not to mention nature’s inability to naturally form such scenes; even a martial arts expert with high cultivation might not be able to achieve this, as these things are entirely different substances, unrelated and mutually exclusive, differentiated by attributes; how could they coexist?

"Indeed, I’ve been pondering over these sentences all these years, trying in vain to understand their meaning. I’ve also attempted to enter the lake but to no avail!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao nodded and said.

"Elder, have you entered the lake?" Ye Tianchen asked in surprise.

"I only came here once, and the reason I could breach the Thunder Array by myself at that time was due to a powerful forbidden artifact. Still, unfortunately, I gained nothing!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao shook his head and said.

"Elder, did you find nothing after entering this lake?" Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and asked.

"No, beneath the lake was clear water, and one could see everything around at a glance. There was no discovery at all, which is what confuses me most!" The Old Madman Bai Xiao furrowed his brow and said.

"Really? Considering the clue you received states the item is here, and besides the lake, there is nothing else, how can it be that the lake holds nothing?" Ye Tianchen voiced his confusion.

The Old Madman Bai Xiao did not speak but squatted down, observing the fog above the lake, and shook his head, helplessly resigning, "Without thoroughly understanding this passage, I can’t obtain the item; that’s what I think!"

Ye Tianchen glanced at the Old Madman Bai Xiao, who was already sitting cross-legged on the ground, seemingly ready to meditate and explore deeply. Ye Tianchen understood he couldn’t just leave easily after reaching here, especially since for the Old Madman Bai Xiao, if he doesn’t succeed now, there might not be another young strongman like Ye Tianchen to accompany him for another attempt. Venturing here alone is somewhat dangerous!

Seeing the Old Madman Bai Xiao sitting cross-legged, Ye Tianchen looked around and noticed this was merely a small lake, without anything special. However, surrounding this small lake, there was nothing in sight, only cold mist circling over the lake, with no apparent anomalies!

Gradually, Ye Tianchen crouched down, staring at the mist on the lake. Suddenly, it seemed like the scene shifted before his eyes, for the mist kept shifting shapes; one moment it appeared as a person, another moment as a demon beast, and yet another moment as a beast of the Ancient Alien Race, astonishing Ye Tianchen with disbelief, suggesting perhaps this fog is not simple?

"Fire in the water? Water in the fire? Water, fire, ice..." Ye Tianchen muttered to himself, constantly pondering the meaning of these words!

Suddenly, as Ye Tianchen was chanting these words, he saw the fog in front of him transform into a volcano, spewing out, but countless ice blocks surged around as well. This made Ye Tianchen think of something. Immediately, he stood up, gathering powerful Martial Arts True Qi in his palms; however, Ye Tianchen did not strike out. Instead, he waved his right hand, and the "Fire God Gourd" appeared in the palm of his hand, containing the flames forced out from the second layer of Flame Valley!

"What are you up to, kid?" The crazy old Baixiao opened his eyes, and upon seeing this scene, hurriedly asked.

"I thought of something and want to try it out!" Ye Tianchen glanced at the crazy old Baixiao and said.

"Try it? Are you courting death? The fog above the lake cannot be easily touched. When I was able to enter the lake, it was because of the protective fragment of that powerful forbidden artifact, and it could only be used once before it completely shattered; even if your physical body power is strong, I’m afraid it won’t withstand the cold of this fog!" Crazy old Baixiao hurriedly spoke.

"That’s exactly why I want to try this place. The powerful cold fog is more formidable than Ice Energy. I want to use the powerful flames in the Fire God Gourd to break through it!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

Whoosh!

As soon as Ye Tianchen finished speaking, he hesitated no longer. With a wave of his right hand, the lid of the Fire God Gourd was removed, and simultaneously, he quickly performed a Sealing Skill. A powerful flame surged out from the Fire God Gourd, transforming into a Fire Dragon, which Ye Tianchen controlled to charge into the fog above the lake!

Swoosh!

Just as Ye Tianchen controlled the Fire Dragon from the Fire God Gourd to sweep away the cold fog above the lake, clearing it away, the fog above the lake suddenly transformed into a fog giant dragon that also charged toward the Fire Dragon!

Boom!

A Fire Dragon and a cold giant dragon collided; the entire lake trembled. But at this moment, when Ye Tianchen wanted to activate stronger flame power to smash the cold giant dragon, several ice spears formed from cold energy shot out from the mouth of the cold giant dragon, piercing the Fire Dragon and driving it into the lake. Ye Tianchen frowned, immediately used a Sealing Skill, and a surge of Fire Power erupted from the Fire God Gourd, instantly infusing into the Fire Dragon’s body, which was suppressed in the lake, rampaging underwater while the cold giant dragon hovered, as ice spears pierced through!

"I didn’t expect the cold fog above the lake to be so powerful. The first time I came here, without the aid of that powerful forbidden artifact, I would have been doomed!" Crazy old Baixiao couldn’t help but say.

Rumble!

Hiss!

Flames clashed in the lake, and water splashed as Ye Tianchen controlled the Fire Dragon against the ice spears formed from the cold fog. It was pressed into the water, unable to fly up, almost extinguished!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

At this moment, the Fire Dragon swam in the lake, flames constantly emerging, but unfortunately, the Fire Dragon was suppressed, unable to recover, continually struggling in the water, firmly held down by several ice spears!

"Fire, fire, I understand now, fire in the water, that’s fire in the water!" Crazy old Baixiao couldn’t resist shouting joyfully.

At this moment, Ye Tianchen also realized that fire in the water, water in the fire; the phenomenon now evidenced "Water in the fire, fire in the water, these two phrases!"

"Fire in the water, water in the fire, water, fire, ice; but what about ice? What’s going on with ice?" Crazy old Baixiao eagerly asked.

"I don’t know, and I’m not sure if this counts as solving the mystery, accidentally verifying the previous two phrases!" Ye Tianchen murmured, somewhat puzzled.

Puff!

As soon as Ye Tianchen finished speaking, an ice spear struck in, directly piercing the Fire Dragon’s head, scattering a large burst of firelight. For an instant, the entire lake was ablaze, and the cold fog was also affected, strands crashing onto the lake surface. In an instant, the strange scene of fire in the water, water in the fire truly showed up... (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly votes at Qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)