Bab 798: Exposed

As he was about to step foot into the lava...

"No, great ancestral spirit, the temperature is too high. I might be roasted alive if I get any closer - there is no way for me to reach the Heart of Souls," Benjamin suddenly tilted his head to say in dismay.

The voice replied, "You can rest easy in going down, I will protect you from any harm that may befall you."

Benjamin stood still, however, speaking very hesitantly, "Still no can do... great ancestral spirit, there is truly no possible way for me to go down there, the temperature here is simply unbearable."

When he said this, the voice finally became somewhat urgent, "What do you mean? You have enveloped yourself in ice which may not even melt even if you do charge in. How can you say you will not be able to bear it!?"

Benjamin listened and suddenly became quiet. All traces of doubt and fear on his face disappeared.

"So... you can see?"