“Ah!” 

When the strand of dark-gold flame enveloped Li Jingtao, he immediately screamed out in utter agony.

"This is too painful! I'm not climbing anymore!" 

Li Jingtao hopped on the spot as the layers of strange carapace covering his body melted at an alarming speed. Even his Tortoise Dragon manifestation had been incinerated to the point that it started to turn illusory again.

At this point in time, he understood why Li Jingtao had chosen not to advance any further and to not face the fusion of the flame dragons.

This seemingly harmless flame was actually utterly terrifying.

Even though Li Jingtao specialized in defense, it was difficult to endure the flames. 

As he felt his defenses gradually crumble, Li Jingtao clenched his teeth and forcefully endured the pressure as he took another step ahead.

Twenty-nine thousand, seven hundred and ten feet!

It was ten feet higher than Li Qingfeng's record!

After which, he no longer had any motivation to continue going, so he hurriedly retreated.

Stepping backwards signified that he had given up on the Dragon's Ascent. His figure flickered, then he reappeared beside Li Qingfeng and Lu Qingmei.

A glowing spot was left behind at his previous location,...