"Oh no!"
The two women's expressions changed. Even though they were hundreds of meters away, they could feel the terrifying power contained in the grayish-white flame. It could destroy and corrode both the soul and the physical body.
However, Ye Chen did not dodge. The Nine-Petal Demonic Lotus between his eyebrows shot up to the sky. Endless black light surged out and turned the entire space into darkness.
"Kun Soul!"
Ye Chen let out a low roar as a black light condensed around his body, eventually covering him entirely. With the black light as his body, he turned into a Dark Kun Boar and charged forward, forcibly blocking Qi Haoran's palm print.
In an instant, the grayish-white flame exploded. Ye Chen's body was surrounded by the terrifying flame. It was as if he had nowhere to run.
"Devour!"
A low roar came out of Ye Chen's mouth. His mouth opened like a whale's roar, swallowing the grey-white flames into his stomach. Not only that, even the True Phoenix Saint Fire on Qi Haoran's body couldn't escape and was firmly pinned down by Ye Chen.
"Real Phoenix Descends."
Qi Haoran also released his Martial Soul. His body turned into a mighty Sacred Fire Real Phoenix. He spat out flames and the space was in a frenzy. He wanted to burn the space and force Ye Chen to retreat.
Unexpectedly, not only was Ye Chen not afraid of the True Phoenix Saint Fire, he even burst out with a fanatical expression and charged straight at Qi Haoran. The unique roar of the Kun Boar reverberated in the void. As it breathed in and out, the Saint Fire disappeared, leaving behind only a pure pitch-black light and a devouring power.
"How can he be so powerful?"
Qi Haoran saw that his Sacred Fire was devoured by Ye Chen. His heart trembled and his face turned pale. Ye Chen's Devouring Martial Soul was even more powerful than his Sacred Fire Real Phoenix Martial Soul.
In order to fight with Ye Chen, Qi Haoran had spent a few months and finally condensed a trace of Nine Nether Flame.
The Nine Nether Flame was also known as the Immortal Flame. Under the burning of the flame, one would not die. It could even burn one's soul. It was extremely terrifying. However, the Nine Nether Flame did not seem to have any effect on Ye Chen. After being devoured, Ye Chen did not feel any discomfort.
The more Qi Haoran thought about it, the more frightened he was. The flame swept out and his body flew backward. He wanted to distance himself from Ye Chen and find a way to defeat him....
However, at this moment, Qi Haoran's eyebrows suddenly twitched as if he felt a strong sense of danger.
He raised his head and saw that Ye Chen, who had transformed into a Dark Kun Boar, had already revealed his figure. His back was like a sword as he stood proudly. His left hand held a bow while his right hand held an arrow. His entire body was filled with an aura of destruction.
"Kill!"
Ye Chen shouted. The instant he said that word, he released his hand. The sharp arrow pierced through the air. It contained the berserk power of lightning and flames as it shot forward. Everywhere it passed, the Sacred Fire, the void and True Essence were all destroyed.
"You want to defeat me by relying on a third-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure?"
Disdain appeared on Qi Haoran's face. He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. The berserk Nine Nether Flame wreaked havoc in front of him and instantly burned the Demon Slaying Arrow to ashes.
"Are you sure?"
Ye Chen's voice sounded in Qi Haoran's ears. It was like a thunderbolt. The Nine Nether Flame before him was split apart. The sharp arrow was formless and a dense chilling aura surged out.
At that moment, Qi Haoran felt his body freeze up as a destructive force approached him. Apart from shock, a sliver of despair also appeared on his face.
"Puu!"
A light sound was heard. Qi Haoran's body trembled violently. Then, he discovered that he had not died. He opened his eyes. The arrow that emitted the aura of destruction had disappeared. Ye Chen was standing before him. He had a calm expression on his face.
"You've lost."
Ye Chen said. Then, he retrieved his aura. He did not reveal any emotions because of his victory. He was as calm as usual.
Qi Haoran heaved a sigh of relief. He touched his forehead and discovered that it was covered with sweat.
Earlier, if it wasn't for Ye Chen stopping his arrow in time, he would've likely been killed by that arrow. The feeling of being infinitely close to death was truly frightening. It was the first time that he had truly felt it.
"That arrow earlier was merely a third-rate Grandmist Spiritual Treasure. Its might was limited. It was impossible for it to break through the Nine Nether Flame. How did you accomplish that?" Qi Haoran stood up and asked Ye Chen.
"Do you know about Formation Inscriptions?" Ye Chen did not answer his question. Instead, he asked a question of his own.
Qi Haoran nodded. His heart suddenly trembled. He recalled that the destructive aura that the Demon Slaughtering Arrow possessed was definitely not the power of lightning and flames. Instead, it was a dense cold air.
"Could it be that the cold air came from Formation Inscriptions?"
Qi Haoran's face was filled with astonishment. With a surprised tone, he said, "You inscribed Formation Inscriptions onto the arrow. Once the arrow was shot, the Formation Inscriptions were unleashed. Using the power of mutual repulsion, you broke through the Nine Nether Flame."
At that moment, Qi Haoran was unable to think. He was completely immersed in astonishment. Ye Chen was not only an Origin Grade Formation Master, he was also a Formation Inscription Master. He was able to inscribe Formation Inscriptions onto Grandmist Spiritual Treasures without leaving a trace. This caught others by surprise.
Furthermore, Qi Haoran was able to sense that the Frost Formation Inscription was no ordinary Formation Inscription. It was at least a level five Formation Inscription.
"I never expected that I would actually be defeated by Formation Inscriptions. However, it's not a loss."
Qi Haoran laughed bitterly. When he lifted his head, he realized that Ye Chen was holding a nine-storey pagoda in his hands.
The pagoda was simple and unadorned. It gave off a strange aura that could seal the heavens and earth. Qi Haoran could even sense the aura of wild beasts on the pagoda. There were so many of them that it could be described as a magnificent army.
"Eternally Sealed Ancient Pagoda!" Qi Haoran's pupils contracted and his hands started to tremble.
Other than being proficient in Formation Inscriptions, Ye Chen actually possessed a supreme treasure like the Eternally Sealed Ancient Pagoda. With such strength, he could easily defeat Qi Haoran. Moreover, Qi Haoran would not even have the chance to retaliate.
The funny thing was that Qi Haoran had thought that he was on par with Ye Chen and had only lost to Formation Inscriptions. However, it turned out that Ye Chen had not used his full strength from the beginning. He still had many trump cards up his sleeves.
"This lad is so terrifying. What level has his strength reached?"
Qi Haoran looked at Ye Chen with a deep sense of helplessness. This kind of feeling only existed when he was facing the strongest youth of the Divine Phoenix Tribe.
"Brother, are you alright?" Ye Yao and Baguio walked over. When they saw that Ye Chen's face was pale, they could not help but worry.
"It's just a small injury. It's not a big deal."
Ye Chen replied indifferently. Although he had transformed into the Ancient Kun Boar and could easily devour the Nine Nether Flame, the power of the Nine Nether Flame could not be underestimated. Hence, his body had suffered some backlash.
Luckily, he had the Immortal Celestial Body. Hence, he was able to devour the Nine Nether Flame so boldly. If it was anyone else, they would only be able to dodge and would not dare to take it head-on.
"I have already won our battle. Now, can you answer my question?" Ye Chen shifted his gaze and looked at Qi Haoran.
"Of course, I'll keep my promise. So long as it's something you want to know, I'll tell you frankly. But …" Qi Haoran's voice sank, and then he chuckled lightly. "Before that, I hope I can ask Seniors Qin Xiaoyao and Zuo Qiumei to meet me. I wonder if Brother Ye can agree?"