"What's he doing?!"
Xia Youran and the rest watched dumbfoundedly as Mu Chen swallowed the strand of purplish-red flame into his body, while their faces instantly turned exceedingly splendid. Although they didn't know exactly what that tiny strand of purplish-red flame was, the scarlet-red flames that blotted the skies earlier were all absorbed by it. Clearly, that thing was absolutely not an ordinary item.
However, at this very moment, Mu Chen had swallowed it down just like that!
Such an action that was akin to courting death caused everyone to turn sluggish. In fact, some people even couldn't help but think that Mu Chen had killed himself by swallowing the flame, knowing that he was in a hopeless situation.
In the distance, a frown had appeared on Mo Xingtian's forehead at this moment. Naturally, it was impossible for him to have such a comical thought. A person like Mu Chen had a firm and tenacious character. Even if he was in a hopeless situation, he would still fight until his head bled. Something as foolish as committing suicide was clearly not something that would appear on him.
A shadow of vigilance flashed across Mo Xingtian's eyes. There was definitely something fishy about this sudden turn of events. There was definitely something fishy going on with Mu Chen's actions.
"Let's just kill him to prevent any more trouble!"
With a change of his hand seal, the blood-red light radiating from the blood-red demonic rune grew even more intense. A sea of blood spread out, completely enveloping Mu Chen, before sweeping towards him at lightning speed. As long as Mu Chen was caught within it, he would definitely be turned into a puddle of blood, with absolutely no chance of survival.
As the sea of blood spread out, Mu Chen, who had devoured the Undying Flames, slowly raised his head. His eyes, which were originally scarlet-red, had traces of purple in them. It was so much so that even his skin had started to change.
Even his skin started to glow with a purple light, while faint and rapid tremors started to radiate from his body.
At this moment, the insides of Mu Chen's body were already in a state of turmoil.
After the strand of Undying Flames entered his body, they were enveloped by Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy. Generally speaking, if an ordinary person were to absorb the Undying Flames into their body, they would instantly turn into ashes. However, this did not happen to Mu Chen.
The spiritual power in his body had merged with the Jiu You Fire.
The Undying Flame was the evolved form of the Jiu You Flame, and the two shared some of the same origin.
Therefore, this was the main reason why the Undying Flame did not cause a devastating effect to Mu Chen after it entered his body.
The Spiritual Energy within Mu Chen's body wrapped around the strand of purple flame. Like a boiling lake, it started to fluctuate crazily.
Wisps of purple flames floated out.
Finally, it merged with Mu Chen's spiritual power.
The instant the two fused, the Spiritual Energy within Mu Chen's body swelled as if it had eaten a swelling agent. In the end, it was like a raging flame that circulated rapidly within Mu Chen's body.
An indescribable power erupted from his body like a volcano.
That kind of power was almost instantaneous.
It caused Mu Chen to lose control of the Spiritual Energy within his body. At this moment, the Spiritual Energy within his body was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, circulating crazily. It was already impossible for Mu Chen to completely control it.
Because it was too berserk.
Intense pain radiated from the meridians within Mu Chen's body. However, it was fortunate that his Lightning God's Physique had reached small success, and his physical body had become much stronger. Otherwise, he might not be able to endure the impact brought about by the circulation of that power.
Hu.
Heavy breaths rang out from Mu Chen's nose. His eyes, which were slightly purple, stared at the demonic rune that was enveloping him. There wasn't the slightest bit of fear in his eyes, only a slightly crazed eagerness. At this moment, he had to pour out all the energy within his body. Otherwise, his body might not be able to endure it.
Therefore, faced against such a terrifying attack from Mo Xingtian, he did not shrink back. On the contrary, taking a furious step forward, he sent a fist out. Without any fancy moves, he relied on his bare fists to violently smash against the gigantic blood-red demonic rune.
As his fist rumbled out, Spiritual Energy that blotted the skies swept out from his body like a storm.
Within the Spiritual Energy, one could clearly see tiny strands of purplish flames gently fluttering about.
Bang!
Under the might of Mu Chen's fist, the surrounding space started to warp and distort. In the distance, Xia Youran, Liu Ying and the rest all sucked in a breath of cold air. How could that fist contain such frightening power?!
Boom!
The Spiritual Energy fluttering with purplish flames appeared like a purplish sea of flames as it smashed against the sea of blood. However, this time, the unparalleled sea of blood from before had unexpectedly erupted into a thick bloody mist upon contact. As sizzling sounds rang out, the sea of blood started to melt away at a speed visible to the naked eye.
As the purplish flames scuttled out, they stuck onto the blood-red demonic rune. At this moment, the viscous blood present on the surface of the demonic rune erupted with ear-piercing screeches, appearing as though they were shrieking in pain.
At this moment, Mo Xingtian's face violently contorted.
"Burn it for me!"
A low and deep roar filled with pain rang out like that of a wild beast. In the next instant, the clothes on Mu Chen's body were instantly turned into ashes, while purplish flames seemed to erupt from his pores, causing him to appear akin to a god of fire. With a shake of his fist, it violently smashed against the demonic rune once again. Chi!
Chi!
Chi! The blood-like patterns on the demonic rune were unexpectedly burnt away by the purplish flames. In the end, the purplish flames rushed up, causing the entire demonic rune to combust. With a final bang, the astonishing demonic rune was completely incinerated by the purplish flames.
Urgh!
A mouthful of fresh blood violently spurted out from Mo Xingtian's mouth. Just like what happened to Mu Chen earlier, his face was even paler than before. At this moment, a look of shock gushed into his deathly still eyes. He was unable to imagine that the Dragon Devouring Demonic Rune would actually be completely incinerated by a single punch from Mu Chen.
"How is this possible!"
Waves of shock surged within Mo Xingtian's heart, while his usually indifferent face was no longer able to maintain its calm.
At the same time, the countless people who had witnessed this scene were also overwhelmed with shock.
Who could have imagined that the situation would actually reverse so quickly!
Gaze after gaze in astonishment looked towards the purplish flames that had swept out. At that spot, the tall and slender figure of a bare-chested youth had rushed out like a god of fire. The purplish glow in his eyes grew increasingly dense. After destroying the demonic rune with a single punch, his eyes filled with traces of madness once again turned towards the distant Mo Xingtian.
The power within his body had yet to completely erupt out. If he didn't vent it out now, he wouldn't be able to endure it any longer.
"Mo Xingtian, try and receive another palm from me!"
Mu Chen's furious roar resounded across the heavens and earth. In the next instant, taking a step forward, he sent a palm patting out. Under this palm, the Spiritual Energy within his body howled out without the slightest bit of restraint. In an instant, everyone could see a purplish ray of light sweeping out from within Mu Chen's palm. Akin to a torrent that had pierced through the heavens and earth, it rushed straight towards Mo Xingtian.
This palm caused even Xia Youran and the rest to feel their scalps turning numb. All of them were completely unable to understand why Mu Chen's strength would suddenly rise to such a degree!
The incomparably berserk Spiritual Energy radiating from him was completely different from the Spiritual Energy he had displayed in the past!
Exactly where did this power come from?!
As countless questions surfaced within their hearts, the ray of light blazing with purplish flames had already split the horizon apart, enveloping towards Mo Xingtian.
At this moment, Mo Xingtian's gaze was tightly locked onto the frightening ray of purplish flames. In the next instant, his gaze started to slowly turn malevolent. He didn't believe that he would actually lose to a brat that was only at the Heavenly Completion Stage Initial Phase. All these years, he had always been one of the top figures within the younger generation of the Northern Heavens Continent. For the sake of reaching this step, those companions that he had cultivated with had all died by his hands due to the cruel rules of the Demonic Dragon Palace. He had used them to temper his strength. That's because in a place like the Demonic Dragon Palace, one had to be vicious and merciless towards anyone, even those companions that were once extremely close to him!
That's because the Demonic Dragon Palace believed that only the cruelest of rules would be able to nurture true experts.
"You don't have the qualifications to end me!"
A fierce roar rang out from Mo Xingtian. His black hair draped over his shoulders, causing him to appear akin to a berserk demon. In the next instant, he gave a long roar, Spiritual Energy that blotted the skies swept out without the slightest bit of restraint, seemingly covering the entire horizon.
Roar!
Spiritual Energy swept out, transforming into a gigantic demonic dragon. Soaring into the sky, the demonic dragon streaked across the horizon. Under countless astonished gazes, it smashed head-on against the purple-flamed streak of light that was rushing over!
Boom!
At the instant of the collision, the entire world seemed to tremble as the two frightening energies violently smashed against each other. Due to the corrosion, the energies of both parties were rapidly being consumed.
However, between the two, the purple-flamed streak of light was clearly more tyrannical. As the purple-flamed streak of light rose, it continued to incinerate Mo Xingtian's Spiritual Energy.
The purple-flamed streak of light pressed closer and closer. However, at the same time, it was being consumed at an extremely rapid rate.
At this moment, everyone was tightly staring at the two attacks in the sky, which contained the entirety of Mu Chen and Mo Xingtian's strength.
In the end, the purple-flamed streak of light pushed the demonic dragon-like Spiritual Energy towards Mo Xingtian. However, just as it was a foot away from the latter, the energy within the purple-flamed streak of light was finally completely consumed. In the end, it was destroyed along with the demonic dragon-like Spiritual Energy.
"You've lost!"
Mo Xingtian coldly roared out. Although he didn't know how Mu Chen was able to erupt with such frightening strength, it was clear that he had borrowed the help of an external force. Furthermore, he had to pay a huge price to do so. At this moment, Mu Chen's face was as pale as a sheet of paper. Clearly, he no longer had the strength to continue fighting. As long as he managed to block Mu Chen's strongest attack, the outcome of the subsequent fight would be decided.
Raising his pale face, Mu Chen shot a look at Mo Xingtian, while a ridiculing smile appeared on his face.
"The one who lost is you."
Mo Xingtian's pupils furiously contracted as he saw a tiny black beam of light suddenly shoot out from the purple-flamed streak of light that was about to be destroyed. In the next instant, it pierced through the space a foot away from him at an indescribable speed.
At such a close distance, Mo Xingtian was utterly unable to summon any form of defence, before the black beam of light had already shot into the centre of his brows.
A black hole appeared on the centre of Mo Xingtian's brows. In the next instant, his body abruptly froze.
Countless gazes that shot over froze at this instant.
Be it outside of the Divine Spiritual Mountain, or within the Hokuang Reiwon.
At this moment, the entire atmosphere had come to a standstill.
(The next update might be after 12 o 'clock.
At the same time, please give me your monthly votes!)
—