Who would've thought that the old man would suddenly attack? This was no different from a sneak attack.
However, the old man had a sense of propriety. He didn't attack too quickly, just enough to give Ling Xiao enough time to react.
Two balls of green flames rose from his palms. The flames morphed into two green wolves that lunged at Ling Xiao, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws.
Ling Xiao didn't have time to think. He sent out a series of Firmament Palms, the blue flames enveloping his hands as he slapped them at the wolves.
Ling Xiao had originally thought that the wolves would definitely dissipate the moment they met the blue flames, but this time it was completely out of his expectations.
The two green wolves were weakened by the slap, but they didn't immediately dissipate. The green fire was still burning with a sizzling sound.
The old man smiled slightly and made a few pulling motions with his old hands. The remaining green flames actually avoided the blue flames and continued to burn towards Ling Xiao's face.
"Fuck, are you trying to ruin my face?!"
Ling Xiao was greatly alarmed. A powerful aura burst forth from his body as the blue flames instantly formed a protective barrier around his face.
The green flames collided with the blue flames. Although they were devoured by the blue flames, Ling Xiao was still forced back a few steps.
"Since Senior wants to play with fire, then I'll play with Senior." Ling Xiao knew that the old man didn't seem to have any killing intent, so he boldly called out.
Following that, he flipped his palms and the blue flames began to dance like fairies before finally condensing into the shape of a wolf.
This was a blue Wind Wolf, just like his mount, but the color was slightly different.
The blue Wind Wolf wasn't very large, but it was very realistic and gave off a ferocious aura.
"Go!" Ling Xiao said indifferently. With a wave of his hand, the blue Wind Wolf pounced at the old man.
"Come at me!"
The old man revealed an excited expression as he continuously waved his palms. The green flames condensed into a huge python that tore at the blue Wind Wolf.
Ling Xiao's expression was calm as his hands constantly changed. The blue Wind Wolf seemed to be under his control as it tore at the python.
The old man wasn't willing to be outdone either. His palms also changed unpredictably, and the python seemed to have a mind of its own. It didn't attack the blue Wind Wolf directly, only moving around and occasionally whipping its tail at the wolf.
Ling Xiao hadn't expected the old man's control of fire to be so strong. His blue Wind Wolf hadn't been able to touch much of the green python, nor had it been able to devour it. Instead, it had been slowly whittled away by the old man.
"Another one. Let's see how you deal with it," Ling Xiao said indifferently. Blue flames surged from his other hand, once again forming a blue Wind Wolf.
Under his control, the two Blue Wind Wolves pincer attacked the green python from the left and right, trying to tear it apart.
The old man didn't bat an eyelid as he single-handedly controlled the python to escape through the cracks.
"You have two Wind Wolves, and I have four snakes. Let's see if your wolves or my snakes are stronger!" The old man laughed excitedly. With a push of his hand, the python split into four and began to fight two against one.
An old man and a young man fighting with fire caused the spectators to sigh in amazement.
"The Cuban grandmaster's control of fire is truly unfathomable and exquisite."
"The Cuban grandmaster is a fifth-rank alchemist, so of course he's skilled at controlling fire. Just who is that young man to be able to play with fire against the Cuban grandmaster? Unbelievable!"
"Can't you see that the Cuban grandmaster isn't using his full strength?
Maybe he just wants to test that young man. "
"Isn't the Cuban grandmaster taking revenge for the Wei family?"
… …
Xuan Yao waved his white paper fan casually as he said, "An alchemist's spar is truly entertaining."
The Demon Emperor was silent as he stared at the old man and Ling Xiao.
On the other side, Dong Qinqin was still glaring at Ling Xiao in disgust, as if she couldn't wait for Ling Xiao to be burned alive.
Inside the arena, the blue Wind Wolf was relying on its Heavenly Fire to fight one against two, but it still wasn't defeated.
However, its aura was much lower than before.
Beads of sweat appeared on Ling Xiao's face.
Controlling fire like this wasn't any easier than refining pills. In fact, it was even more taxing.
"Little brother, if you don't put in more effort, I'm going to eat those two wolves of yours." The old man had one hand behind his back as he controlled four pythons with the other. He didn't look tired at all, and it seemed like he still had plenty of energy left in him.
"If you want to eat my wolves, then you'll have to pay the price." Ling Xiao gritted his teeth as his palms flew out.
The two Blue Wind Wolves let out long howls and mournful howls as they charged at the four Cyan Pythons.
Just as the pythons were about to slip away, the blue Wind Wolf disintegrated.
Rumble!
The blue Wind Wolf self-destructed, taking the pythons down with it.
The old man froze for a moment, then laughed. "Good, good … I didn't expect you to have such a trick up your sleeve, but this isn't the end."
After the old man finished laughing, he stretched out his other free hand and formed different hand seals with both palms.
Then, green phoenixes flashed around him one after another.
Finally, six azure phoenixes were formed. The azure phoenixes cried out together, their voices loud and clear!
The phoenixes spread their wings, and the six phoenixes flew out together.
The people on the side of the official road all scattered far away because the fire was too big and the temperature was frighteningly high.
"You have the Blue Phoenix, and I have the Blue Dragon!" Ling Xiao shouted. He didn't want to be outdone.
Three dragon-like blue shadows soared into the sky.
"Haha, these are clearly little earthworms. What bullshit blue dragons? How can they contend against my azure phoenixes!" The old man couldn't help but laugh when he saw Ling Xiao's three Dragon Centipedes.
"We'll know after we try," Ling Xiao replied indifferently. With a wave of his hands, the three Dragon Centipedes flew out.
Azure phoenixes danced, and the Dragon Centipedes surged!
A beautiful scene of dragons and phoenixes appeared above the two of them, causing the surrounding people to exclaim in admiration.
The six azure phoenixes spread their feathers and shot toward the Dragon Centipedes.
Feathers filled the sky, like a thousand women scattering flowers, catching the Dragon Centipedes off guard.
After a round of attacks, the three Dragon Centipedes had been weakened by a third.
Beads of cold sweat appeared on Ling Xiao's face.
He continued to replenish his spiritual energy, allowing the Dragon Centipedes to recover.
Only defending and not attacking wasn't Ling Xiao's style.
The recovered Dragon Centipede charged forward, its huge body sweeping out, using its powerful body to collide with the azure phoenix.
The azure phoenix's defense was slightly weaker, and its wings were instantly broken by the collision.
"Good kid, you actually know how to use your advantage. But let's see how long you can last." The more the old man played, the more excited he became. Azure flames swam around his palms, and the azure phoenix seemed to have been reborn from the flames.
The six phoenixes flew wildly, their sharp beaks pecking and biting, looking like they were about to go all out.
The Dragon Centipedes were also full of energy, and its huge body flipped and swept out, wanting to fight to the death with the six phoenixes.
"I'll give you two more. Watch as I exhaust these three little earthworms!" The old man actually still had enough energy left, and he summoned two more azure phoenixes to join the fray.
The three Dragon Centipedes immediately fell into a dire situation!
Ling Xiao was still bitterly clenching his teeth as he cursed inwardly, "What kind of flame is this old fellow's? It can actually resist the might of heavenly flames. If this continues, I'll really lose."
"Haha, little brother, hurry up! This old man hasn't had enough yet!" The old man laughed.
"Damnable old fogey, he's still so proud of himself for bullying the young." Ling Xiao cursed inwardly, and he once more circulated his spiritual energy to support the three Dragon Centipedes.
"You're really stubborn. Just watch as I finish you off," the old man sighed, his hands moving in a dazzling manner.
The eight azure phoenixes in the sky spread out, surrounding the three Dragon Centipedes. They let out loud cries, and countless feathers rained down on the three Dragon Centipedes like a storm.
The three Dragon Centipedes were like trapped beasts, and they could only wait to be slaughtered. Their earthworms were riddled with holes, and their bodies gradually scattered.
"It looks like it's going to end soon. Grandmaster Gu Ba really is powerful. Just this move alone is enough to instantly kill all King realm experts. Even Earth Emperors wouldn't dare to face it head-on."
"That young man isn't bad either. He's actually lasted this long. That's really commendable."
"That's right. Even an ordinary fourth rank alchemist wouldn't be able to last as long as he did."
"He's still so young, and he has such powerful fire control skills. Perhaps he'll be very Tenbin when it comes to alchemy. If he changes his profession and becomes an alchemist, he might even become a fourth or fifth rank alchemist in less than a hundred years."
… …
Looking at the crippled Dragon Centipedes in the sky, Ling Xiao muttered to himself, "Did I really lose just like that?"
"No … I can't accept this! I have the help of Heavenly Fire, so how can I lose?" Ling Xiao was extremely unwilling to accept this, and an unyielding will filled his entire body.
The Demon Blue Firebead in his sea of knowledge seemed to sense Ling Xiao's call, and it began to emit waves of blue flames that flowed out of his sea of knowledge.
In an instant, Ling Xiao felt his entire body fill with a comfortable feeling. All of the spiritual energy he had just consumed had been replenished, and there was even a powerful burst of energy within him.
"Little brother, you've lost!" the old man said indifferently.
The three Dragon Centipedes in the sky dissipated, but his eight azure phoenixes were still soaring.
"Is that so?
Then take a look at this! "
Ling Xiao chuckled and flipped his hands again. Hand seals after hand seals merged together, and a mighty blue spirit beast suddenly appeared.
This spirit beast wasn't very large, but it was very mighty. It had a dragon's head, antlers, a lion's body, a ponytail …
This was a blue divine beast, the Qilin!
"Eh, this little thing seems a little interesting?" the old man said in surprise.
"Go on, you wastrel. Destroy them all for me," Ling Xiao said indifferently as he looked at the blue Qilin with a gentle gaze.
The Qilin seemed to understand people's intentions, and it slowly soared into the sky.
It glanced disdainfully at the eight azure phoenixes, and its expression revealed a strong sense of disdain.
The eight azure phoenixes were slightly dazed, seemingly awed by the Qilin's charm.
"Good fellow, it actually transformed into a spirit. This will be even more fun!" the old man praised inwardly. His gaze fell on the Qilin, and his old eyes revealed a serious look of joy.
"Roar!"
The Qilin roared, and the azure phoenixes trembled!