A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5880

Flame Gorge reached across the endless scarlet wasteland like a giant scar.

Peering over the gorge revealed cliff walls that plunged sheer as a cleaver stroke, the rock stained dark red—as though blood had congealed.

Not a single plant grew on the cliffs. Only jagged crimson crystals jutted out, scattering the sunlight in blinding shards.

Deep within the gorge, waves of heat rolled unchecked. The blast furnace breath of the earth bent the very air, twisting it into shimmering ripples that danced and shuddered like mirages above desert sand.

Visible torrents of crimson vapor surged upward, carrying the pungent odor of sulfur and a scorching heat.

A stream of magma flow across the gorge, making gurgling noises and spurting over fifteen meters.

Crimson exotic creatures swam at a rapid speed in the magma river.

Then a single roar—low and commanding—rolled out of the gorge.

The roar struck the cliff walls like a hammer that rocks rolled off the cliff.

The roar came from the Flame Dragon. It stunned cultivators at Heavenly Immortal Realm Level Five.

Someone whispered, "So this is Flame Gorge."

Jared narrowed his eyes and felt the intense fire-type spiritual energy.

His chaotic celestial energy circulated twice as quickly, sharpening every sense until each ember in the wind felt mapped against his skin.

Standing beside him, Vermilion Demon Lord's brows creased with unease. "The malice and fire-poison here is intense. Many enforcers must have died here."

The Earthfire Pavilion party raised its camp on a rare stretch of level ground near the gorge.

Ferdinand soon gathered everyone and said, "Flame Gorge has three parts: the outskirts, the middle, and the heart. The Flame Spirit Herb grows on the border of the middle and the heart of the gorge, in what we call the Flame-Spirit Basin, which also happens to be where the Flame Dragon resides."

"Our objective is simple. Reach the Flame-Spirit Basin, harvest at least thirty mature Flame Spirit Herbs, and leave. We only have three hours. Any longer and the dragon will notice and attack."

Sweeping the crowd, Ferdinand paused on the ten hired escorts and said, "You should know the risk when you accepted the mission. You must obey orders and cooperate, so the chance of surviving will be huge. The Earthfire Pavilion rewards success generously."

Yet Jared sensed an invisible boundary between the Earthfire Pavilion disciples and escorts. The disciples clustered around Ferdinand and Lindsay, leaving the escorts to watch the perimeter.

Elliot stood beside Ferdinand. His gaze drifted across Jared. He had a contemptuous smile.

"I'll allocate the tasks. When we enter the gorge, I need people to explore the path and remove the threats. Who can accept this task?" Ferdinand asked.

Before anyone could volunteer, Elliot stepped forward and said, "This task is perilous and crucial. We need someone agile and strong. I nominate Jared Chance. During the trials, his performance was extraordinary—strength well above his tier. He is the perfect choice."

Elliot turned to look at Jared with a smile.

The hired escorts' expression changed.

People who explored the path faced the most dangers since many venomous bugs and vicious beasts resided in the Flame Gorge. Plus, there were traps.

Although they would receive a higher pay, the risk was the highest.

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