Heavenly Flame Celestial Body? What a Coincidence, So Am I

"You insolent brat, how dare you!"

The Black-Robed Old Man roared, his black hair flying upward as an utterly frigid aura erupted from his body!

A few breaths earlier,

Liu Ming had been watching his elder make his move from afar with an expectant expression, convinced that everything was under control.

Suddenly, the surrounding space rippled, and a figure in green robes stepped out of thin air, thrusting a sword fiercely at him!

As the future heir of Profound Heaven Hall, Liu Ming was naturally no weakling. He reacted almost instantly, spiritual energy surging throughout his body as he prepared to summon his Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body for protection.

The green-robed figure merely smiled. Then he opened his mouth, and a thunderous dragon roar burst forth!

Sonic Divine Ability, Dragon's Roar Art!

Roar!

Invisible soundwaves spread out, sending violent ripples through the surrounding space. Then, like lightning, they expanded outward, sweeping across half the sky.

Liu Ming felt a deafening rumble erupt within his mind. The divine soul between his brows trembled slightly, while his ears buzzed incessantly. For a moment, he stood frozen in place.

The purple sword in Lu Chen's hand thrust forward sharply, blazing flames burning upon it. The force of the strike tore through the air as it crashed heavily into Liu Ming.

Bang!

At that moment, a golden barrier appeared around Liu Ming. The golden bell at his waist suddenly shattered, turning into a vast golden wave that howled in every direction!

Lu Chen's expression changed slightly. Seeing the bell's power, he held his sword horizontally before him, forming a purple curtain of light to shield himself.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The golden bell seemed to be nothing more than an autonomous defensive treasure and possessed no offensive power. Though the golden wave it unleashed was imposing, its attack was not particularly strong. After shoving Lu Chen back several hundred meters, it dissipated into the air.

By the time Lu Chen steadied himself in midair again,

Liu Ming had regained his senses. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat. A Space Divine Ability combined with a Sonic Divine Ability was simply the perfect assassination technique!

If not for the protective treasure bestowed upon him by his family elders, Lu Chen would likely have taken his life just now.

"Elder Mu, what are you doing?! Hurry over here and protect this young master!"

Liu Ming roared. At the same time, his hands did not remain idle as he hurriedly summoned his Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body to protect himself.

Boom!

Vast spiritual energy shot into the sky, blotting out the heavens and covering the earth. Crimson spiritual energy frantically gathered around Liu Ming, finally forming a colossal crimson figure roughly a thousand zhang tall.

The figure was engulfed in flames. From afar, it looked like a magma giant descending from the heavens.

It was Liu Ming's Celestial Body—the Heavenly Flame Celestial Body!

Once the Heavenly Flame Celestial Body was activated, Liu Ming vanished completely within the crimson phantom, allowing the Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body to protect him from within.

A Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body was a perfect existence capable of both attack and defense. This was also the primary reason why every Sovereign pursued one so desperately.

"Brat, it's not too late to stop now!"

"My Heavenly Flame Celestial Body ranks ninety-seventh among Supreme Sovereign Celestial Bodies. Even if you possess tremendous abilities, you can't possibly defeat me in an instant!"

The crimson phantom opened its eyes and glared viciously at Lu Chen, its expression twisted as Liu Ming spoke.

Lu Chen raised a brow at this. "Heavenly Flame Celestial Body? What a coincidence, so am I..."

As he spoke, endless crimson radiance burst from Lu Chen's body. A Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body wreathed in crimson flames likewise appeared around him, radiating a violent, scorching aura.

"Heavenly Flame Celestial Body? How is that possible? You have one too..."

Liu Ming was greatly shocked. Looking carefully, he saw that the crimson flames on Lu Chen's Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body were only its outer layer. Within was a crystalline crimson jade body, with a diamond-shaped golden crystal embedded between its brows. It was clearly not the same kind of Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body as his!

"Young Master Liu, yours is a counterfeit. Mine is the genuine article. You should hurry up and flee for your life rather than continue making a fool of yourself here!"

Lu Chen's Celestial Body opened its eyes. A flash of golden light glinted within them, revealing a solemn and ancient aura as he deliberately mocked him.

"Ignorant fool, what do you know? Mine is the genuine article!"

Anger flashed through Liu Ming's eyes. Flames rose around the crimson phantom as he looked ready to attack.

"Young Master, stand back. His Celestial Body is somewhat strange. Let this old man handle him!"

At this moment, Elder Mu finally arrived. Looking at Lu Chen's Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body, his face was grave, for he had actually sensed a trace of danger from this unknown Celestial Body!

"Move aside!"

"This young master refuses to believe that his counterfeit Supreme Sovereign Celestial Body can be stronger than my authentic Heavenly Flame Celestial Body!"

"Go capture that little girl and make him hesitate to act. This young master will deal with him for now!"

Seeing his own elder look down on him so much, Liu Ming's face instantly darkened. As a favored genius, he changed the plan on the spot and decided to personally test Lu Chen.

After all, Lu Chen had only launched a sneak attack earlier. In a direct confrontation, as fellow First Grade Sovereigns, Liu Ming might not lose to anyone!

"This..."

Elder Mu's expression changed slightly, and hesitation flashed across his face as he was about to offer some advice.

But Liu Ming roared unwillingly, "Go! What are you waiting for?! This young master isn't so weak that I can't even defeat a counterfeit!"

"Yes!"

Elder Mu cupped his fists in acknowledgment, then turned and flew toward Lin Jing, who stood not far away.

Seeing Elder Mu go after Lin Jing, Lu Chen remained completely calm as he looked at Liu Ming. "He captures Lin Jing, and I capture you. It's nothing more than a one-for-one exchange. Young Master Liu, you really are a genius!"

"Arrogant brat, die!"

Liu Ming gave a chilling snort and no longer deigned to argue.

He clenched his massive fist, and crimson flames swept forth, directly forming an enormous crimson flame spear. The spear then tore through the sky, carrying a surging sea of fire as it charged toward Lu Chen's Celestial Body!

Lu Chen smiled faintly. Blazing flames ignited within the crimson phantom's eyes. The next moment, he stomped his foot, shattering the ground as his massive body shot out like a streak of lightning.

Boom!

The crimson phantom collided with the flaming spear. The spear shattered inch by inch, turning into wisps of crimson flame that drifted away. Then a fist slammed fiercely into Liu Ming's Celestial Body, and an immense roar instantly echoed between heaven and earth!

"How can this be..."

Horror flashed through Liu Ming's eyes. The chest of his massive Celestial Body caved in deeply, the crimson light in its eyes abruptly dimming. Its body transformed into a crimson streak and shot away, crashing heavily into the ground.

"Young Master!"

Elder Mu, who had already been worried, rushed over in an instant, chasing after where Liu Ming had fallen with lightning speed!

"I've been waiting for you!"

At that moment, intense killing intent flashed through Lu Chen's eyes. His hands formed intricate seals as a vast, ancient aura rose from his Celestial Body, its pressure bearing down upon heaven and earth!

A golden blazing sun rose from between the Heavenly Flame Celestial Body's brows. Its dazzling golden radiance bloomed, directly condensing into a brilliant beam of golden light that shot forth!

In an instant, the entire sky was torn apart by that golden beam. Golden light blanketed the earth, and extreme heat descended as countless plants were burned to ashes in a single moment!

Sovereign Divine Ability!

Great Sun Extinction Divine Light!

Elder Mu, who had just helped Liu Ming up, instantly turned pale and cried out, "A Sovereign Divine Ability? How is this possible? The Heavenly Flame Celestial Body simply cannot..."

Before he had time to think further, Elder Mu pushed his spiritual energy beyond its limits, his face flushing red as vast spiritual energy surged forth. He thrust out both palms fiercely!

A black water shield that resembled flowing water surged forth. Vortices swirled across its surface, radiating an icy chill.

"Nether Cold Shield!"