The enormous, dark, and alluring red lotus of flames, accompanied by thick smoke, will eventually dissipate along with it.
Silence.
The surroundings were completely silent, deathly silent.
The thick smoke slowly dissipated, and at that moment, Huo Zhi stared intently at the spot where the smoke was gradually dissipating.
This was the first time she had used this Dou Technique in actual combat, and she was eager to know how the Gu Yao who had taken the Fallen Flame Profound Finger had fared.
Still alive?
Or is he dead?
As the last wisp of smoke dissipated, the blood-soaked Gu Yao gradually came into Huo Zhi's sight.
The Gu Yao is still alive!
When the Gu Yao appeared, Huo Zhi was slightly surprised that it was still alive. It must be because after the clash with the Great Extinction Finger, the power of the Fallen Flame Profound Finger was mostly consumed by the Great Extinction Finger, and the remaining energy was not enough to completely kill the Gu Yao!
Thinking about this, Huo Zhi felt relieved.
The Gu Yao was not dead, but it was seriously injured. If it were to strike again, the Gu Yao would surely perish.
At this moment, the Gu Yao, covered in blood, endured the excruciating pain, braced himself on the ground, and slowly stood up, saying, "I never expected... that... Xun'er's former defeated opponent... would become stronger..."
"Puff!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yao spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed back to the ground.
Gu Xun'er?
After hearing Gu Yao's words, Huo Zhi recalled his battle with Gu Xun'er and compared it with his battle with Gu Yao. Both of them were from the Gu Clan, but compared to Gu Xun'er, Gu Yao was far inferior.
In the battle with Gu Xun'er, he was inferior to Gu Xun'er in cultivation and his Strange Fire Red Lotus Karma Flame was no match for the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame. It was reasonable for him to lose to her.
As for the Gu Yao? In terms of cultivation, they were both Nine-Star Dou Zun, but I had the Red Lotus Karma Flame while he had nothing. Wasn't it reasonable for him to lose to me?
Does the Gu Yao think he is invincible among those of the same level?
Or did their Gu Clan all believe they were invincible?
"I may not be able to beat Gu Xun'er, but that doesn't mean I'm not your match."
"Compared to Gu Yao, Gu Xun'er, you're far inferior!"
No!
I can't admit defeat!
We absolutely cannot admit defeat!
At that moment, a hint of madness flashed in the Gu Yao's eyes.
He took out a perfectly round pill from his Storage Ring. The pill was blood-red in color and had a faint smell of blood. Without hesitation, he put the pill directly into his mouth.
The pill was something that Gu Yao had obtained by chance a few years ago when he went out to train in a mountain range. If it weren't for the special circumstances, Gu Yao would never have taken it.
"Gu Yao, you've gone mad!"
At this moment, Huo Zhi was unable to remain calm.
Although she wasn't an alchemist, Huo Xuan was one. During the time leading up to the Pill Tower Conference, Huo Xuan frantically improved his alchemy skills, and Huo Zhi spent every day with him. So, in her spare time, she also read a lot of information about medicinal herbs and pills.
She immediately recognized what kind of pill the Gu Yao had just taken.
The Gu Yao had just consumed a very rare Eighth Grade Pill called the Fallen Life Pill. Consuming it could unleash the full potential within the body, thereby gaining a temporary boost in strength and doubling combat power.
However, this improvement is not without its price: one's own body. Regardless of the outcome of the battle, it will undoubtedly leave the Gu Yao with extremely serious injuries.
At best, it could damage the meridians and internal organs, potentially affecting his future cultivation; at worst, it could even cause him to die on the spot after the effects of the medicine wear off!
"Go to hell!"
At this moment, the Gu Yao, his body radiating murderous intent, his face twisted in a ferocious expression, spoke.
His purpose in making the move was to kill the Flame Clan. Huo Xuan could return at any time. Taking the pill would be a dead end, and waiting for Huo Xuan to return would also be a dead end. Rather than waiting for Huo Xuan to return and be killed by him, it would be better to perish together!
"Gu Yao, what did you say? Who do you want dead?"
Just as the Gu Yao was about to make another move, a colorful flame flashed towards him from not far away. The flame swelled in the wind, like a giant fire beast with its mouth wide open. Before the Gu Yao could react, the flame had already reached him.
The Gu Yao stared at the towering flames that had reached him, a deep fear appearing in his eyes.
He knew he was probably doomed this time...
Gazing at the towering flames that reached him, the Gu Yao felt that he was getting closer and closer to death.
Today, I cannot escape this calamity...
At this moment, the madness in the Gu Yao's eyes had disappeared, replaced by extreme unwillingness, resentment, fear, and a trace of regret. He regretted coming alone to deal with the Flame Clan.
Wouldn't it be better to deal with the Flame Clan after we find our companions, or after we have enough strength in the future?
Impulsiveness is the devil!
One wrong step can lead to eternal regret!
Anger and hatred blinded him!
No one wants to die young.
He did take the Fallen Life Pill in preparation for mutual destruction, but that doesn't mean he had already disregarded life and death.
He still held onto a sliver of hope that perhaps after taking the pill, he wouldn't die, but would only be seriously injured?
In that case, I could not only defeat Huo Zhi, but also have a chance to escape. After that, I would only need to heal my injuries, and there would be no problem with my future cultivation.
Gu Yao didn't want to perish like this. He hadn't yet reached the Dou Sheng realm, nor had he become a powerful expert like his clan leader. He hadn't achieved any of these things, and he was unwilling to accept it!
He didn't want to die so soon; he wanted to escape...
Escape?
How do we escape?
There's no way to escape.
This might be a case of choosing the path to heaven over the path to hell.
The Gu Yao is now filled with regret.
"No..."
The Gu Yao shouted with extreme resentment.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the Gu Yao was engulfed by flames. Under the terrifying heat, the Gu Yao was burned to ashes, leaving not even a speck of ash behind.
"Hmph! Asura Commander, is it! You could have had a bright future, but unfortunately, we're not on the same path..."
Huo Xuan "coincidentally" returned at this moment, arrived at the open space where the Gu Yao had died, and muttered to himself.
Gu Yao was also a prodigy of the Gu Clan, with high cultivation talent and a strong Dou Di Bloodline. If he were allowed to grow up, he would definitely become a new generation of strongmen of the Gu Clan. The Gu Clan must be heartbroken to lose Gu Yao.
Huo Xuan approached Huo Zhi and then asked softly, "Little girl, are you hurt?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhi shook her head and said, "Huo Xuan, Brother, don't worry, I'm fine."
"It's good that you're alright."
It's good that Huo Zhi is alright. If something had really happened to her...
The matter of the Gu Yao was actually orchestrated by Huo Xuan. When he first discovered those advanced Energy Body, he also discovered the existence of the Gu Yao Huo Xuan.
Gu Yao was only Nine-Star Dou Zun, and Huo Zhi was also Nine-Star Dou Zun. So, he simply turned the tables and "hired" Gu Yao to be Huo Zhi's sparring partner for free.
While they were fighting, Huo Xuan was keeping an eye on the Gu Yao from the shadows. As long as Huo Zhi was no match for him, or the Gu Yao made the slightest move, he would directly kill the Gu Yao!
He would not allow Huo Zhi to suffer any harm or be killed by the opponent.
But something happened that surprised him.
That means the Gu Yao actually wants to perish together with the enemy!
Fortunately, he did not succeed.
The Gu Yao is the first, but it will certainly not be the last!
This is just the beginning!