As Hun Xuzi's furious shout rang out, boundless Black Flame suddenly erupted violently from his fire cauldron.
Immediately afterward, the Black Flame transformed into a black fire dragon that shot madly toward Cao Ying. Its gaping maw radiated endless devouring power.
"Hun Xuzi, since you like energy so much, this old man will give you some!"
The instant the Black Flame dragon charged out, a sea of green fire suddenly swept up from below. Countless towering trees sprang forth almost instantly within the flames, winding around the black fire dragon like vines.
"Shen Nong Lao Ren, you dare oppose me?!"
Though the sudden attack did not harm the Black Flame dragon, it did manage to hold it back.
"You hypocritical traitor who betrayed his master—if this old man had the ability, I would wipe you out, lest you utterly disgrace alchemists!"
Facing Hun Xuzi's furious rebuke, Shen Nong Lao Ren merely sneered, his words sharp and forceful.
"You? You old fool who's tired of living! I haven't even set my sights on your Flame of Life, yet you dare provoke me first!"
Hun Xuzi's gaze turned icy, and a savage grin rose on his lips. With a clench of his hand, the Black Flame dragon roared toward the sky, opened its enormous jaws, and unleashed a surging devouring force that swallowed the entire green sea of fire into its body.
"Whoosh!"
Just as Hun Xuzi was about to devour the sea of fire, a pale black tornado suddenly lashed viciously against his body.
"Wan Huo, does your Yao Clan intend to become enemies with my Soul Clan?!"
Having been obstructed once more, Hun Xuzi's expression became terrifyingly grim. His devouring gaze shot toward Elder Wan Huo in the distance as he said sinisterly.
"In a contest, there is no distinction