Establishing Authority
When Lin Langtian's words rang out on the platform, they undoubtedly caused a murmur of surprise.
Many Fire Division disciples wore expressions of astonishment; Lin Langtian's challenge had taken them all completely by surprise.
"Oh, so arrogant, is it the championship of the Hundred Dynasties War that gives him his confidence...?"
Some of the direct disciples also stared at this scene in astonishment, and then a hint of disdain flashed in their eyes.
While winning the Hundred Dynasties War is an honor, it doesn't mean much to the Yuan Sect, because most of these disciples enter the Yuan Sect through special selection processes and don't need to go through the Hundred Dynasties War.
In other words, all the top talents present have the potential to become champions of the Hundred Dynasties War.
Just like the Yuan Gate Three Young Kings and the Eight Spirit Generals, if they joined the Hundred Dynasties War, they would almost sweep everything away.
Therefore, if Lin Langtian wanted to intimidate people by relying on his reputation as the champion of the Hundred Dynasties War, he might be able to do so in other sects, but the people of the Yuan Sect would not buy it.
Upon hearing Lin Langtian's words, Xiao Lie was taken aback, but then a look of surprise appeared on his face, and a sinister smile flashed in his eyes as he looked at Lin Langtian.
"Haha, kid, don't blame me for not telling you. In the Yuan Sect, challenges are not child's play. Even if someone is seriously injured or even dies during a challenge, it is within the rules and there will be no punishment."
In other words, your life or death now depends on my mood. However, out of respect for the Chief, I'll still cripple you.
In the end, Xiao Lie looked at Lin Langtian as if he were a dead man, and couldn't help but smile smugly.
He originally wanted to scare Lin Langtian into handing over the Fire River Anointment spot, or at the very least, to suppress this newcomer. He didn't expect Lin Langtian Lin Langtian directly challenge him. As expected of a newcomer, he was arrogant and ignorant.
In the Yuan Sect, challenges between disciples are also known as going to the Life-and-Death Platform.
Because the Yuan Sect has many talented disciples, even with its large size and resources, it is impossible to take care of everyone. Therefore, the Sect Leader and other high-ranking members decided to set up Life-and-Death Platform, allowing these disciples to challenge and compete with each other.
The winner takes all, while the loser may be seriously injured or even die; it is extremely cruel.
However, even if there are some casualties during the challenge, they are still within a controllable range.
As the number one sect in the Eastern Xuan Region, Yuan Sect has no shortage of talented disciples.
Although this method is brutal, it is undeniably effective. The fact that Yuan Sect has been able to maintain its leading position is largely due to this fierce competition.
Those around Xiao Lie frowned slightly upon hearing his words. After all, Lin Langtian was the champion of the Hundred Dynasties War, bringing honor to the sect. If Xiao Lie were to truly cripple him, it would likely cause dissatisfaction within the sect.
However, if this person doesn't even have the ability to protect himself under Xiao Lie's command, then the champion of the Hundred Dynasties War is really worthless. Since that's the case, it's fine to let him go. Yuan Sect is never short of geniuses.
Since the important figures in the Fire Division haven't shown up, it's clear they've tacitly agreed to the matter.
Seeing this, Lin Langtian was also taken aback. He did not expect that the Yuan Sect would allow disciples to fight to the death. As expected of those who had surrendered to the Evil Demon, they had lost even the most basic humanity.
However, Lin Langtian couldn't care less about complaining at this moment. On the contrary, this challenge suited him perfectly. He looked at Xiao Lie and sneered.
"Senior brother, you should worry about yourself. If I touch you too hard, you might lose your life."
"Fine, fine, since you're courting death, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
Xiao Lie's face was ashen, and his anger burned even brighter. If even a newly initiated disciple could ride roughshod over him today, then Xiao Lie might as well give up!
"Boom!"
Xiao Lie clenched his fist, and brilliant flames erupted from his body, transforming directly into a large red blade in his hand. Astonishingly hot waves spread out from the blade.
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Lie took a step forward, and the red broadsword in his hand suddenly trembled. More than a dozen powerful flames burst out instantly, tearing the air apart at that moment. The sharp, scorching sound of wind breaking through the air rang out.
Faced with Xiao Lie's offensive, Lin Langtian merely extended his hand lightly.
He then clenched his fist, and flames erupted from his palm. The Black Flame Hegemon Body was activated, and a powerful force surged out, crushing the blades in mid-air.
"Bang!"
Having easily withstood Xiao Lie's probing attack, Lin Langtian had no intention of continuing the pointless probing.
Having experienced the ruthless battles of the Ancient Battlefield, he clearly did not like overly soft probing, so he immediately shot out, clenching his fist, and a wisp of crimson flame appeared from his palm.
"Boom!"
As soon as the crimson flames appeared, they swelled against the wind, transforming into a huge Vermilion Bird shadow that fiercely suppressed Xiao Lie from above.
"Ancient flames, the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame!?"
Xiao Lie was also startled by the sudden appearance of the enormous and terrifying flames. A look of solemnity flashed across his eyes, and he retreated quickly, his hands forming hand seals with lightning speed.
"Flame God Fist!"
With a series of hand seals, Xiao Lie suddenly unleashed a punch, instantly condensing a torrent of fiery energy on his fist. Finally, carrying an aura akin to that of a fire god, he slammed it fiercely into the Vermilion Bird Fire that was suppressing him.
Upon witnessing the immediate and intense battle between the two, the expressions of the surrounding Fire Division disciples subtly changed.
As members of the Fire Division, they were particularly sensitive to flames and had naturally heard about Lin Langtian's subjugation of the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame. Now, witnessing the splendor of this ancient flame firsthand, they were naturally greatly shocked.
Xiao Lie's Flame God Fist is his signature move. He once used this move to kill an Eight Yuan Nirvana Stage expert outside the sect. Now that the two have clashed, who will prevail?
"Oh, as expected of an elite disciple of the Yuan Sect, his strength is indeed remarkable..." Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow upon sensing the power of Xiao Lie's move, but then sneered.
"Burn it!"
As Lin Langtian finished speaking, the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame surged by another three percent, unleashing an extremely powerful and terrifying force, like a volcanic eruption, as if it were about to incinerate everything in the world.
Bang!
The Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame slammed fiercely into the fiery palm. As a high-level flame, the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame poured out in an extremely tyrannical manner, completely enveloping the fiery palm.
Click!
As this violent burning power poured out, real cracks immediately appeared on the palm of flames. Then, the cracks expanded and exploded in the astonished eyes of Xiao Lie and the many disciples of the Fire Division.
Bang!
The fiery palm shattered and was quickly enveloped and burned by the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame. In no time, the remaining aura was completely burned away, as if it had never existed.
The next moment, the remaining flame power of the Vermilion Bird Sky Burning Flame swept towards Xiao Lie like a whirlwind, immediately blasting him away. He then retreated dozens of steps in a disheveled state before being slammed against a cliff.
At this moment, Xiao Lie's entire body was as black as charcoal, his breath was weak, and his life or death was unknown.
Xiao Lie is defeated!