Trump Cards Unleashed
The second Flame sword reappeared in the sky, its overwhelming power seemingly even stronger than the first. Faced with this sword, Zhuge Xiang truly had no idea how to defend against it.
If I try to dodge, I won't be able to avoid being locked onto by the aura. Defend? Even Forbidden Technique won't work. I can't use my Decoy Straw Man a second time in a short period of time.
Call...
The Flame sword, suspended in the sky, descended without regard for whether Zhuge Xiang could withstand it, carrying a terrifying force that made people's faces change.
Seeing this, the Little Fire Phoenix perched on the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood could not stand idly by and, disregarding the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood's obstruction, pounced over.
"Father, be careful, this Flame is extremely powerful..." With its fiery red wings fluttering, the Little Fire Phoenix swiftly pounced towards Zhuge Xiang, calling out urgently to him at the same time.
"Devourer's Treasure!" Seeing the Little Fire Phoenix rushing towards him, and thinking of its Flame talent—its ability to be almost completely immune to Flame damage— Zhuge Xiang had an idea. He used the Devourer's Treasure Skill, directly transferring the Little Fire Phoenix's power to himself. Then, his physical body was completely engulfed by the terrifying Flame.
The heat was unbearable, an intense heat that was all Zhuge Xiang could feel. Despite having the Little Fire Phoenix's Innate Ability, Zhuge Xiang's strength was too weak, and the Little Fire Phoenix's strength was also weak.
Even with the Phoenix's ability to be immune to most Flame damage, Zhuge Xiang still suffered severe burns from Ming Yan's Flame sword, his HP dropping to below half.
"Oh? You can turn the Phoenix's Innate Ability into your own?" Fire Control King Ming Yan looked at Zhuge Xiang in surprise.
Although he was only at the True Essence Realm, the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, the Substitute Puppet, and now the Devourer's Treasure all astonished Ming Yan. With his cultivation level, how could he have failed to kill a mere True Essence Realm brat?
Zhuge Xiang's displayed strength was indeed astonishing. Ming Yan himself had to admit it. In all these years, he had never encountered anyone with such strength at Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level and age. But it was precisely because of this that Ming Yan's killing intent towards him grew ever stronger...
"Third move! Let's see if you can still block it." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was already seriously injured, Ming Yan raised his hand again. Another Flame sword appeared in mid-air.
This was the third sword strike, and its power showed no signs of weakening. However, Zhuge Xiang had already used up his Decoy Straw Man Skill. Even in his Devourer's Treasure state, relying on the Phoenix's Innate Ability, he was finding it difficult to withstand this third sword strike.
In the midst of his busy work, Zhuge Xiang's eyes hastily swept in Li Buling's direction. His Formation was nearing its end. No, he absolutely could not fall at this moment; he had to buy time.
"Ming Yan, do you know who I got that Cloth Doll from?" To stall for time, the best way is to attract the other party's attention with a topic. As far as Zhuge Xiang knew, the only thing that could attract his attention was the Cloth Doll.
"Hmph, trying to stall for time? I will not do as you say..."
However, being a being comparable to a top expert in the Void Returning Stage, Zhuge Xiang's thoughts had already been seen through by the other party. Before Zhuge Xiang could finish speaking, Ming Yan Zhuge Xiang him with a cold snort, and at the same time, his gently raised hand fell for the third time.
Call!
The third sword strike landed, and everyone's eyes were fixed on it. It could be said that everyone on the Ninth Layer Heaven-Piercing Tower, whether they were Fire Control Tribe members or human Cultivator, was captivated by the battle between Zhuge Xiang and Ming Yan.
Ming Yan's strength instilled despair in all Cultivator. Could they defeat him? Could they seize a glimmer of hope? This was the question on everyone's Cultivator.
The Fire Control Tribe People is no exception. The Heavenly Demon Zen Sound can dissolve all the power of the Fire Control Tribe. Zhuge Xiang's terrifying power terrifies them. Now that the Fire Control King Ming Yan has made his move, whether he can kill Zhuge Xiang is crucial to the life and death of these Fire Control Tribe People. The battle between Zhuge Xiang and Ming Yan can almost determine the outcome of this struggle between humans and the Fire Control Tribe.
This was Ming Yan's fourth attack. The first was a giant Flame palm, Ming Yan dissipated on his own because of his promise to Zhuge Xiang. The second attack was dodged by Zhuge Xiang's Decoy Straw Man. The third attack was blocked by the Devourer's Treasure and Little Fire Phoenix's Innate Ability, although he was seriously injured.
This is the fourth attack, the fourth strike from Void Realm Great Expert. Can he withstand it?
The enormous Flame sword, like the judgment of the god of fire from the heavens, crashed down upon Zhuge Xiang's head. Unable to dodge or block it, could Zhuge Xiang create another Miracle?
"It seems I can only rely on you..." At the critical moment, Zhuge Xiang flipped his hand, and a jade stone covered with Profound Mysteries inscriptions appeared in his palm. This was Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang key means of saving his life.
Random Teleport Stone!
This Random Teleport Stone can randomly appear at a certain location in a large area. It was dropped when Zhuge Xiang defeated Myriad Flowers Elder. It has three uses. Zhuge Xiang used it to travel from Yanling Commandery to Canghai Commandery, and used it once. Now, there are two more uses left.
Call out!
A pale white light flashed by, and at the critical moment, just as Zhuge Xiang was about to be blasted to death by the enormous Flame sword, Zhuge Xiang's figure disappeared like a ghost, causing the huge Flame sword to fall to the ground, making the entire Ninth Layer of the earth tremble.
"What?!" Ming Yan's expression remained calm, but his aura was locked onto Zhuge Xiang, ensuring that the Flame sword never missed its mark and was difficult to dodge. However, at the crucial moment, Zhuge Xiang vanished into thin air, causing Zhuge Xiang 'Ming Yan aura to lose track of him. This caused Ming Yan's expression to change, followed by anger and shock. With his strength, he had failed to defeat a True Essence Realm cultivator after four attacks? Just how many secrets did that guy hold?
If this were in the outside world, Zhuge Xiang's Random Teleport Stone would have already appeared at the ends of the earth, allowing him to escape. However, the Ninth Layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower is only a few dozen miles in circumference. Although he dodged the attack of the Flame Sword, Zhuge Xiang still appeared on the Ninth Layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower, only more than twenty miles away from Ming Yan.
With Ming Yan's Divine Sense, he could naturally detect Zhuge Xiang's presence. At a distance of tens of miles, it was almost the same as if Zhuge Xiang were standing right in front of him. Turning his head, Ming Yan's aura locked onto Zhuge Xiang again. For a moment, he didn't know how to make a move. If he made a move again, would this guy have some kind of magical way to escape?