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"Whew!"

Scorching Flames erupted around Xiao Ziji once more. Then, using the Soaring Cloud Step, he charged forward and roared, "Crimson Firmament Blazing Slash!"

Crack, crack, crack—

The instant his foot came down, the ground beneath him shattered.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The flames erupting from his body gathered in midair, forming a menacing slash of fire!

He had used a Martial Technique. He was getting serious!

The temperature, which had already cooled, became scorching once again as Xiao Ziji unleashed his full strength. Even the torrential rain came to an abrupt halt!

Before absolute flames, no Water Element was of any use!

"Not good!"

Murong Xin's expression changed slightly.

Buzz! Buzz!

Spiritual Energy burst forth, sending ripples through the air as a water-curtain-like Defense Barrier condensed around her.

One layer, two layers, three layers...

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The Crimson Firmament Blazing Slash came crashing down, smashing through every barrier with unstoppable force!

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Murong Xin suffered backlash and staggered backward uncontrollably, her entire face deathly pale!

Yet the Crimson Firmament Blazing Slash's residual might remained undiminished as it blasted toward her. With all defenses gone, she could only watch helplessly.

"It's over."

The various experts shook their heads.

Rumble—

The ground of the Training Ground trembled, leaving behind a long, charred trail of flames.

To everyone's surprise, Murong Xin stood weakly at the edge. She had not been struck by that scorching slash of fire!

That wasn't right!

In that situation, she should not have been able to dodge it!

Xiao Ziji withdrew his flames and said expressionlessly, "You lost."

Thud!

Unable to hold on any longer, Murong Xin collapsed onto the scorching floor. Her long black hair was disheveled, and her face was filled with weakness and pallor.

After a moment.

Having recovered a little strength, she said