NOVEL NEXT Chapter 167
Chapter 167
Earlier, only Huang Rong had witnessed Ning Changge’s entire breakthrough process, including the transformation of the Spirit Peach Tree. However, she didn’t realize that these phenomena were a result of his ascension to the Foundation Establishment Stage. She simply assumed that the black flame he had comprehended was the cause of the strange occurrences.
Now, as Ning Changge unleashed the black flame, everyone’s anticipation reached its peak.
Their eyes widened instinctively, eager to see the power of a divine ability capable of causing such extraordinary phenomena.
“Samadhi True Fire…”
The crowd murmured, the name alone exuding an aura of divine might.
For the Dragon and Wood Island Masters, who were directly facing the Samadhi True Fire, the pressure was overwhelming.
Their pupils contracted sharply.
The confidence they had felt moments ago vanished in an instant. Initially, they believed that together, they could at least hold their own against Ning Changge. But now, with the appearance of the Samadhi True Fire, all their confidence evaporated.
Their true energy surged as they dared not hold back in the slightest.
With a low shout, the Dragon Island Master’s blood-red greatsword, brimming with murderous intent, became even more dazzling. It radiated a crimson light that shot into the sky as the sword slashed toward the black flame.
Meanwhile, the Wood Island Master stomped forward, summoning a second green fist imprint with a wave of his hand. The two fist imprints, carrying an intricate interplay of weight and lightness, surged toward the black flame with unparalleled momentum.
The clash of three peak-level experts created an oppressive atmosphere, even though they were deliberately restraining the aftermath of their attacks.
Huang Yaoshi led the others in retreat after retreat, only then feeling some relief.
All eyes were fixed on the peach blossom forest, unwilling to miss even the slightest detail.
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On the Dragon Island Master’s side, the blood-red greatsword, unmatched in its sharpness and murderous intent, was the first to collide with the Samadhi True Fire.
Buzz!
The greatsword erupted with a terrifying sword intent. The falling peach blossom petals seemed to transform into swords, dancing in the air as if paying homage to the king of swords. The instant the sword intent exploded, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
Without a doubt, if Huang Yaoshi were caught in this sword intent, he would be reduced to dust in an instant.
However…
What shocked everyone even more was what happened when the blood-red greatsword struck the black flame.
A bizarre scene unfolded.
The greatsword appeared to be gnawed by some invisible force, a large, irregular chunk suddenly missing!
“The Samadhi True Fire… it burned the sword intent!” Huang Rong murmured, her eyes filled with awe. She had spent more time with Ning Changge over the past few days and knew a bit more about him. She had once curiously asked about the three true fires, and Ning Changge had explained them to her with a smile.
Hearing Huang Rong’s soft words, the others were equally stunned.
A Land Immortal’s sword intent, burned by a single flame?
It was akin to having one’s Dao path destroyed!
The Dragon Island Master’s expression turned pale with shock.
His complexion grew ashen as his true energy surged desperately to reinforce the greatsword. But before he could act, the black flame had already spread from the missing chunk to engulf the entire sword!
In mere moments, the blood-red greatsword dissolved into nothingness before everyone’s horrified eyes.
This dissolution was terrifyingly thorough, leaving no trace behind. Only a faint blood-red glow escaped, which the Dragon Island Master quickly retrieved.
The Dragon Island Master spat out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper.
When he looked at Ning Changge, his eyes involuntarily filled with fear. And when he glanced at the black flame, it was as if he were staring at a venomous snake or scorpion. In just a brief moment, his sword Dao’s essence had been incinerated by the black flame!
The faint blood-red glow was the essence of his sword Dao.
Had the black flame consumed even that, the Dragon Island Master’s sword Dao would have been utterly crippled!
As it stood, he had suffered a minor injury—painful but not debilitating.
The Dragon Island Master was filled with disbelief.
If not for the fact that this was merely a sparring match and Ning Changge had held back, even the essence of his sword Dao would have been destroyed!
“If the Little Immortal wanted to kill me, it would be effortless.”
“How can he be so strong?”
This question echoed not only in the Dragon Island Master’s mind but also in the hearts of Huang Yaoshi and the others.
They all stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen a ghost. They had expected a fierce battle, but the blood-red greatsword had lasted only moments against the Samadhi True Fire.
It was terrifying.
“Is the Immortal Dao truly this fearsome?” Huang Yaoshi couldn’t help but wonder in shock.
He glanced at Ning Changge, whose gaze remained calm, as if everything had unfolded exactly as he had anticipated.
The crowd then turned their attention to the Wood Island Master.
Even the Dragon Island Master looked over.
After all, this wasn’t a life-and-death battle. Knowing he was outmatched, there was no need to stubbornly persist. He conceded and shifted his focus to the other fight.
The Dragon Island Master’s side had ended quickly.
Meanwhile, the Wood Island Master’s expression was unusually grim.
The two fist imprints, one as heavy as a mountain and the other as light as a feather, floated on either side of him. Being more cautious by nature, he chose a defensive approach.