Fully recovered from their battle, Lei Chen and Lan Mei ventured deeper into the Tomb of the Scarlet Flame. The further they went, the more dangerous the traps became—hidden blades, collapsing floors, and walls that shifted to close in on them.
But Lei Chen's Essence Fusion technique allowed him to sense the flow of spiritual energy, giving him a slight advantage in navigating the tomb's dangers. With each step, he grew closer to the heart of the tomb, where the legendary Scarlet Flame Jade awaited.
At the core of the tomb, they encountered the tomb's final guardian—a spectral figure, the spirit of an ancient cultivator sworn to protect the jade. The guardian's power was immense, its attacks swift and deadly. Lei Chen knew that defeating this guardian would require more than just brute force.
"I'll distract it," Lan Mei said, her voice steady. "You focus on breaking its defenses."
Lei Chen nodded, his mind focused. As the guardian launched its attack, he moved swiftly, using the War God's techniques to dodge and counter. But the guardian was relentless, its energy overwhelming.
In a moment of clarity, Lei Chen tapped into his surroundings, using the essence of the tomb itself to augment his strength. With a final, powerful strike, he shattered the guardian's defenses, leaving it vulnerable to Lan Mei's finishing blow.
The guardian dissipated, its energy fading into the air. They had won.