Chapter 284: Zagan's Thoughts I

Li raised up a platform of vines and branches to the ceiling of the Vukanovi, carrying with him Tia and Zagan. He put a hand to the ceiling, narrowing his eyes as he exerted his magical energy delicately, willing the ceiling of the pumpkin monster to open up just enough that the least amount of deadly ash would flow in.

"Thou hast no need to worry," said Asala as she picked up on Li's intent. She made a sweeping motion with her hand. Wisps of blue mana parted from around her, flying up to the ceiling and then expanding, materializing into a layer of golden sand. 

From the way the sand seemed to shimmer, as if each grain was alive and moving, Li could tell this was the C-ranked spell [Quicksand Barrier]. 

"With that, thou can pass through without worry of the poison outside flowing within," said Asala.

"I know," said Li, and Asala flitted out her forked tongue in curiosity.