Zi Yan sword shadows wove a dense net, each strike accompanied by the roar of wind and thunder, relentlessly targeting Han Feng's vital points.
Han Feng eyes narrowed and he no longer held back.
The Dou Qi within him roared and an unprecedented scorching aura surged from his body, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield.
The surrounding temperature skyrocketed, and the air was filled with a burning scent.
"Sea Heart Flame, appear!" Han Feng shouted in a low voice.
A wisp of deep blue flame rose from his palm, seemingly alive as it danced and expanded, eventually forming a basketball-sized blue fireball that radiated a terrifying heat.
Facing the heavenly flame released by Han Feng, Zi Yan expression remained unchanged but a hint of excitement flashed in her eyes.
Since childhood, she had an unusual affinity for all kinds of flames, especially for heavenly flames, which she harbored an indescribable longing for.
"Bring it on! Let me see what's so special about your heavenly flame!" Zi Yan shouted, her short sword dancing as a dazzling purple light gathered at its tip.
It was the fusion of her unique Dou Qi and soul power—the Dragon Soul Sword Light.
The collision between the two seemed to ignite the entire space.
The Sea Heart Flame and the Dragon Soul Sword Light intertwined, producing crackling explosions. The powerful shockwaves sent the surrounding rocks flying in all directions.
A cold smile hung on Han Feng lips as he attempted to use the advantage of his heavenly flame to overwhelm Zi Yan.
However, Zi Yan only grew more ferocious in battle, her movements becoming even more agile. With each exchange, she sought an opportunity to break through the blockade of the Sea Heart Flame.
"Han Feng, your heavenly flame is indeed powerful, but it's still far from enough to defeat me!" Zi Yan said, skillfully using the gaps between the sword shadows and the flames to gradually close in on Han Feng.
Han Feng expression darkened.
He realized that if this continued, he might soon find himself at a disadvantage.
At that moment, a thought flashed through his mind.
He suddenly retracted the Sea Heart Flame and swiftly retreated, his hands forming seals as he murmured.
"Shattering Star Fist!"
A terrifying surge of Dou Qi gathered in his fist, transforming into a brilliant meteor that shot straight toward Zi Yan.
The speed was so fast it sent chills down one's spine.
Zi Yan frowned.
Faced with such a sudden change, she twisted her body, using the scattered flame energy around her to instantly teleport to Han Feng flank.
"Trying to run?" Han Feng sneered, about to give chase, but then he saw a sly smile curl on Zi Yan lips. Her short sword was already gathering an unprecedented amount of power.
"Dragon's Roar of the Nine Heavens!" With Zi Yan clear voice, the short sword swung out, and a massive purple dragon roared forth, carrying destructive power as it collided head-on with Han Feng'Shattering Star Fist.
"Boom!"
The moment the two forces collided, the entire space seemed to tremble.
Dust and smoke rose, obscuring the figures of the two, leaving only the echoes of thunderous roars in the air.
After a moment, the dust slowly settled, revealing Han Feng and Zi Yan once more.
Both were pale, their breaths slightly unsteady, but the fighting spirit in their eyes showed no sign of diminishing.
"Little girl, your Dou Qi... seems to be running low" Han Feng said, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, a sly smile playing on his lips.
Under his control, the Sea Heart Flame transformed into a scorching blue whirlwind, carrying a surge of intense heat as it charged straight toward Zi Yan.Zi Yan clenched her teeth, her delicate brows furrowed tightly.
She knew that if she tried to withstand this head-on, she might truly collapse from exhaustion.
"Han Feng, don't push me too far!"
Before her words even faded, her figure swayed, skillfully using the surrounding terrain as cover to dodge and evade, searching for an opportunity to counterattack.
"Hmph, trying to escape? Not so easy!" Han Feng snorted coldly, manipulating the Sea Heart Flame like a beast chasing its prey, closely following Zi Yan movements.
Explosive sounds echoed through the air as the flames collided with rocks, sending sparks flying in all directions.
Just as Zi Yan was dodging left and right, gradually feeling her stamina wane, Xiao Chong, who had been observing from the sidelines, made his move.
Xiao Chong appearance was like a gale sweeping across a calm lake, bringing with it an undeniable surge of power. His gaze was sharp, locking onto Han Feng as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Enough, Han Feng. Let me face you."
Before his words had even fully left his mouth, Xiao Chong figure moved, as swift as the wind, and in the blink of an eye, he stood in front of Zi Yan.
With a gentle wave of his hands, an invisible force rippled out, forming an unseen barrier between Zi Yan and Han Feng, forcefully blocking the raging Sea Heart Flame.
"Well done, Xiao Chong. It seems I underestimated you."
Han Feng expression darkened slightly, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes before it turned into a fierce fighting spirit.
The Sea Heart Flame in his hands grew even more violent, as if it wanted to break through all obstacles and show Xiao Chong its true power.
Xiao Chong smiled faintly, a faint blue light emanating from his body, a manifestation of his relentless pursuit of the pinnacle of Dou Qi.
As the light intensified, the air around them seemed to compress, making it difficult to breathe.
"Hmph, then come! Let's see if your strength is truly superior, or if my Sea Heart Flame can burn everything to ashes!" Han Feng roared, his entire body transforming into a crimson bolt of lightning, carrying a destructive force as he charged straight at Xiao Chong.
The two clashed instantly, fists and flames intertwining into a dazzling battlefield.
Every collision was accompanied by deafening roars, rocks shattering, and dust flying, as if the heavens and earth themselves were trembling.
Zi Yan watched nervously from the side, but a strange excitement welled up in her heart. This was a high-level battle she had never witnessed before.
"Xiao Chong, your strength truly surprises me, but to think you can win like this is too naive!" Han Feng voice carried a hint of mockery, his figure flickering in and out of sight.
The Sea Heart Flame seemed to have a will of its own, constantly changing its attack patterns, trying to find a weakness in Xiao Chong defenses.
"Is that so? Then let's see how long you can last." Xiao Chong lips curled into a cold smile, his movements becoming even more fluid and natural.
Every swing of his sword precisely blocked Han Feng's attacks, while also hinting at a counteroffensive.
"You seem to enjoy this game of chase, Xiao Chong. But don't forget, playing with fire can burn you."
As Han Feng panted, a bitter smile tugged at the corner of his lips, sweat and dust mixing to create a mottled pattern on his face.
The power of his Sea Heart Flame remained undiminished, but under Xiao Chong'composed and unyielding defense, it seemed increasingly strained.
"Enjoy? No, Han Feng, I'm just making you understand that the gap in strength can't be bridged by a few sarcastic remarks or arrogance." Xiao Chong voice was calm and magnetic, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's, seemingly able to see through one's soul.
"Everything you once looked down upon will today become the final straw that breaks you."
As the battle continued, the atmosphere between the two grew increasingly tense.
Zi Yan eyes followed every subtle change in the fight, her heart a mix of complex emotions.
"What... what exactly do you want?" Han Feng panted, his voice now tinged with despair.
He began to realize that Xiao Chong goal went far beyond a simple victory or defeat—it was a form of punishment and humiliation that bordered on cruelty.