"It's too late for regrets now. I'm going to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and you're that chicken! Didn't you want to temper your body with flames? Then I'll grant your wish and let you experience what it feels like to be burned alive!"
Fan Lang showed no mercy. Instead, he intensified the flames and burned Snowy Night Cold Light alive, leaving behind only a corpse charred black as coal.
Snowy Night Cold Light had lived up to his name. He had originally been a handsome yet cold and stern man, but now he had been burned into this state.
What was even more ironic was that he had joined the Star Cloud Alliance for "fire," and he had died to "fire" as well.
With a wave of Fan Lang's hand, all the surrounding flames vanished. The shattered stars reassembled and transformed into a vibrant, living star, as though the brief clash had never happened.
Fan Lang carried Snowy Night Cold Light's corpse back to the Star Cloud Alliance, severed the blackened head in public, and hung it high.
Since the head had been burned beyond recognition, the Star Cloud Alliance members could not identify the deceased. They whispered among themselves and made wild guesses.
"Another traitor who wanted to rebel just after joining the Star Cloud Alliance. This alliance leader has already executed him in accordance with the Righteous Dharma. Let this serve as a warning to all of you. The Star Cloud Alliance's principles can be summed up in four words: clear rewards and punishments. Whoever joins the Star Cloud Alliance must shoulder the corresponding responsibilities. I will never tolerate anyone who comes here hoping to make a quick score and leave!"
"The Alliance Leader is wise!"
"Please rest assured, Alliance Leader. I joined the Star