Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 1604 - 1425: Hostage (Two-in-One)_2

Buttercream Idol giggled to herself, recalling how she wasn’t much stronger than Su Ran when she first encountered this scene. It’s just that she’s been through more now, and nothing surprises her anymore.

"True that. What we can’t do in reality, we can achieve here. That’s the charm of the game."

Su Ran nodded thoughtfully, feeling a strange sense of touch that was elusive and profound, his gaze deepening, and the alternating hot and cold temperatures that wracked his body were shut out from his senses.

"Big sis Idol, let’s hurry over. I’m still looking for Snow Rats!"

Youtong was not interested in the fire pool; her gaze continuously scanned the surroundings, hoping to spot a Snow Rat. Unfortunately, she wasn’t lucky enough, which only fueled her impatience.

"Alright, I’ll cut to the chase."

Buttercream Idol explained to Su Ran, "This fire pool is a mandatory passage. We need to kill the Fire Spirits inside and loot fire resistance potions to withstand the flame damage as we pass through. Such an approach, however, is time-consuming and not advisable for clearing this stage."

"Oh, right, the Fire Avoidance Talisman we obtained earlier can be used here, can’t it?"

Su Ran recalled the Fire Avoidance Talisman dropped by the Snowman King, suitable for this situation, and no need to worry about taking damage.

"It is possible, but the talisman works only on an individual, not the whole team. Besides, we can pass through this area without it. Why waste the talisman?"

Buttercream Idol patiently explained to Su Ran, "The array stones we got earlier are meant to be used on this fire pool terrain. With the ice domain activated, we can suppress the fire pool, saving us a lot of trouble."

Su Ran knew that the array stones were dropped by the Snowman Wizard, and he’d heard about the ice domain from them too. They hadn’t told him about the ice domain before, and now he understood it was to be used here.

"Everyone, follow me."

Without hesitation, Buttercream Idol led the team around the fire pool to an inconspicuous stone platform.

Su Ran examined the stone platform, covered with frost and similar in color, almost unnoticeable without close observation. Such details highlighted the importance of having a guide, sparing him a lot of trouble.

"Big Smoky, the ice layer is all yours."

Buttercream Idol pointed at her feet, "The usual spot, don’t hit the wrong one."

"Don’t worry, I’ve done this many times. I could do it with my eyes closed!"

Big Smoky said confidently, swinging his iron stick and smashing it down hard.

With a crack, the ice broke apart, revealing several holes on the platform.

"Overturning Water, these are the formation eyes for activating the ice domain. Embed the array stones in, and we can restore the effects of the ice domain,"

Buttercream Idol said with a smile, glancing at Youtong, "This platform was discovered by Youtong first. It’s quite funny, one time she accidentally slipped on it..."

"Big sis Idol, don’t tell such embarrassing stories!"

Youtong’s face turned a bit red and cut off Buttercream Idol’s words, "Hurry up and activate the ice domain. We’re waiting to proceed with the dungeon!"

"Wow, when did Youtong get such thin skin? That’s rare!"

Buttercream Idol didn’t tease Youtong any further and quickly set the array stones in place.

"Swish!"

In an instant, a pale blue barrier burst from the stone platform, effortlessly sweeping over everyone, and enveloped the entire fire pool. With the ice domain active, the air rapidly began to generate ice elements, dying the whole domain blue and even swallowing up the fiery red color without trace.

In a few breaths, the ice domain fully formed, and the surface of the fire pool had grown a thick layer of ice. Underneath, the intense flames had completely retreated as if mice before a cat—without a trace of defiance.

As for the Fire Spirits within the fire pool, they never showed their faces from beginning to end, gone without a trace before even making an appearance—who could they complain to?

"Damn, the ice domain is so powerful, it’s a complete counter!"

This was Big Smoky’s first encounter with the ice domain. Seeing the thick layer of ice formed over the fire pool, he was as stunned as if he’d seen a ghost, in utter disbelief. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"Haha, what a way to counter, the fire pool is much tamer now!"

Youtong hopped off the platform and, without waiting for Buttercream Idol’s direction, ran swiftly towards the fire pool. She jumped onto the ice and bounced vigorously to check its solidity before calling out, "Big sis Idol, come over, the ice is really solid!"

"Youtong, my dear, can you not? If the ice breaks, you’ll be plunged into a sea of fire!"

Big Smoky was frightened and, seeing Youtong’s bold move, felt his heart wrench. He rushed over and grabbed her hand, saying seriously, "Leave such dangerous stunts to me. Next time you dare to risk it, you’ll face family discipline!"

"Okay, okay, Smoky, I admit my mistake, don’t be mad,"

Youtong hugged Big Smoky’s arm, "If I do it again, I’ll let you... apply family discipline."