With Xiao Yan’s cold shout, his hand seals solidified abruptly. As he clenched his palm, a deep blue flame slowly rose from his palm. This deep blue flame, named Ocean Demon Flame, was not a Heavenly Fire but a relatively powerful Beast Flame that Xiao Yan had collected during his travels. Originating from a Rank Seven Sea Monster, its power was far from weak. Of course, it could not be compared to the true power of a Heavenly Fire. However, for Xiao Yan to use the Five-Phased Blaze Technique, this element was indispensable. The deep blue flame gushed forth and rapidly expanded. After an eerie shift, it soon transformed into a huge, about ten meters in length, deep blue fire wolf. The Five-Phased Blaze Technique required the usage of five different flames to create the forms of a wolf, leopard, lion, tiger, and dragon. Once all five fire spirits appeared, the terrifyingly formidable Five-Phased Blaze Array could be activated. It was a pity that out of these five fire spirits, Xiao Yan could only manage to conjure three Heavenly Fire Spirits, diminishing the overall effect. Despite this, even with just three, the potency was still immense, enough to vaporize any sea or sky. With the spirit of the fire wolf condensed, Xiao Yan’s hand seals changed again. A fiery red orb silently slid into his palm. Under the illumination of the light rays from above, a large mass of white fire materialized on his palms.
Under mental control, the white flames morphed rapidly, forming a second spirit – this time, a fire leopard. Given Xiao Yan’s current level of control over flames, combined with his mastery of the Manipulation Incineration Technique, fulfilling the requirements for the Five-Phased Blaze Technique was manageable. Creating five fire spirits did not pose an overwhelming challenge for him. Two gigantic fire wolves and a fierce-looking fire leopard stood before Xiao Yan, their roaring intimidating Tian She and others, who were uncertain and unsure of his intentions. Amidst the confusion of Tian She and others, Xiao Yan’s hand seals shifted briskly. Bluish-green, invisible, and finally, stark white flames, poured out continuously from his palms!
The temperature of the environment drastically climbed as the three different types of Heavenly Fires manifested. The icy barrier surrounding Leaf City also rippled violently, but fortunately, the continuous supply of chill air from the many Ice River Valley disciples managed to prevent the barrier from collapsing. For the three new kinds of Heavenly Fires, Xiao Yan’s familiarity vastly exceeded that of the first two, allowing him to condense their spirits without much difficulty. In mere minutes, lifelike spirits of a lion, tiger, and dragon coalesced, appearing amidst the undulating flames.
As the five fire spirits emerged, the atmosphere fluctuated intensely. The tranquil energy between heaven and earth seemed to be stirred by some force, becoming extremely turbulent. The sudden change alarmed countless people. Eyes were involuntarily drawn towards the five colossal fire spirits beside Xiao Yan. These giants’ appearance was evidently connected to the recent changes.
“Five-Phased Blaze Technique, I didn’t expect this young man to have cultivated it to such an extent. Haha, he has mastered my skills, and he can be considered a partaker of my legacy,” remarked the Heavenly Fire Venerable, eyes gleaming with surprise and satisfaction upon recognizing the familiar fire spirits.
“The Ice River Valley’s actions indeed border on the vile. Not only do they prey on the weak, but now, more of them have arrived to overwhelm the few. It disgraces any prestigious lineage,” said the venerable, sneering at Tian Shuangzi.
“Victory decides our fate; we seek only the end goal. We care not for methods,” Tian Shuangzi replied with a smile, yet his tone carried a hint of grimness. “That kid’s performance has surpassed my expectations, but fortune will no longer be his ally.”
Knowing fully Tian She’s strength, last time’s failure was merely due to Heavenly Fire Venerable’s interference. Now, with added assistance from the two Ice River Valley Elders, together, no one below the rank of a Dou Zun could match their combined powers, let alone Xiao Yan. The Heavenly Fire Venerable remained noncommittal.
The two figures hovered in the sky, remaining unfathomable amidst the chaotic battlefield. While conflicts erupted around them, the focal clash should naturally be here, but since they confronted each other, no hostility had been shown, creating a standoff.
Of course, keen observers would notice that the stalemate was but a facade concealing the real intensity. Each sensed the other’s aura, locked in a perilous confrontation where the slightest disturbance would trigger an actual deadly attack. At the Dou Zun realm, once an attack is launched, only dread follows.
This change in the atmosphere failed not to escape the notice of Tian She and others. Upon seeing the five fire spirits circling Xiao Yan, their faces slightly altered, their gaze turning heavier.
“No more dawdling, move!” Sensing unease, Tian She stomped his staff and barked, his face darkening.
Hearing Tian She, the ice-cold Qi surged from Bing Xuan and Bing Hua’s hands, transforming into two icy blades radiating piercing light. The bone-chilling cold continuously emanated from the blades.
Xiao Yan’s five fire spirits surrounded him, spewing incessant heat. Even the space showed signs of distortion from the high temperature. Xiao Yan, encased within the fire spirits, kept a calm demeanor. In a moment, his brows twitched, a frigid gust sweeping from behind, aiming for his vital neck point.
In response to this sudden freezing attack, Xiao Yan remained stationary. The adjacent fire beasts growled low, shooting streams of fire, neutralizing the incoming cold blast.
“Five-Phased Blaze Technique, form the array!” The unexpected ambush broke the silent tension. Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed with a steely glint, and with a swift alteration of his seal, he bellowed, initiating the formation.
Responding to Xiao Yan’s call, the five fire spirits charged out, forming a pentagonal shape, covering a vast area. Roaring, the five fire spirits released five unique colored jets of flames straight into one another, forming a radiant pentagon.
The dazzling light formed a complex array in the sky, and the resplendent fire cascaded, enveloping the entire vicinity. The trio of Tian She found themselves encircled by the blazing shield.
Casting shocked glances among themselves, Tian She and the two others united immediately, unleashing waves of cold that collided with the fiery wall. However, the results were minimal. The fire shimmered but remained unscathed, and the chilling energy dissipated instantly upon contact.
“Old man, the array exerts too much pressure and suppresses our Dou Qi heavily,” said Bing Xuan, her face twisted in concern.
Tian She’s face darkened, looking grimly at Xiao Yan, replying, “Stay calm. No matter what trick that brat has up his sleeve, the three of us cannot be defeated!”
Xiao Yan chuckled coldly, countering, “Do not be so sure.”
Quickly switching back to new hand seals, the surrounding fire surged, transforming into a mesmerizing swirl of colors, engulfing the entirety of the arena. The beauty of the flames belied their devastating power. Even a seasoned combatant like Tian She couldn’t hide his apprehensive expression. Feeling the extraordinary destructive power, he realized this battle might not go entirely their way.
“Incinerate the skies, Five-Phased Blaze!”
Chilled to his core, Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi surged fiercely, charging into the flames. Pointing downwards, a ferocious five-colored beast of fire tore through the warped space, hurtling towards the bewildered group. With the Triple Metamorphic Incandescence already activated, Xiao Yan’s fighting strength now rivaled Tian She’s. Paired with the Five-Phased Blaze, even Tian She acknowledged the terror of this impending onslaught.
Amidst the overwhelming blaze, Tian She’s expression soured while the two Ice River Valley disciples trembled visibly from head to toe under the intense force. They felt acutely the raging annihilation contained within the elegant flames. Faced against such a catastrophic force, even the mightiest of warriors, if lacking proper caution, faced certain doom.
Even the proud Elder Tian She, deep down, knew now that he must discard his previous arrogance. He had utterly underestimated Xiao Yan.
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