Lantern-Burning Fled in Defeat

High above the heavens, thunder roared without end.

The clash between Zhao Gongming and Daoist Burning Lamp had already reached its fiercest stage.

Every swing of the Purple Lightning Hammer was accompanied by thunder that tore through the sky. That overwhelming force of pure yang and destruction constantly battered the Universe Ruler before Daoist Burning Lamp.

Clang!

Another earth-shaking collision left Daoist Burning Lamp's arms numb. His grip on the Universe Ruler nearly failed, and the violent force sent him flying backward several hundred zhang.

Zhao Gongming, by contrast, grew braver the more he fought. Mystic Light blazed around him, and his battle intent burned like a raging flame, showing no sign of weakening.

"Burning Lamp, is that all you've got?" Zhao Gongming laughed heartily, his voice shaking the clouds.

He swung the Purple Lightning Hammer again, his figure flashing like lightning. Wave after wave of attacks gave Burning Lamp no chance to catch his breath.

Daoist Burning Lamp was suffering inwardly.

Although the Universe Ruler's profound ability to both attack and defend still allowed him to resist for the moment,

if this continued, his defeat would only be a matter of time.

No. This can't continue.

While struggling to parry, Burning Lamp shouted toward the battlefield below.

"Yun Zhongzi, come help me at once!"

"Zhao Gongming is too fierce. I fear I cannot defeat him alone!"

His voice already carried an urgency he could no longer conceal.

On the battlefield, Yun Zhongzi had been watching developments from the sidelines. Upon receiving Burning Lamp's plea for help, a solemn look appeared on his otherworldly face.

He could naturally see that Vice Sect Leader Burning Lamp had fallen into an absolute disadvantage.

He did not dare delay. With a flicker of his figure, he was about to transform into a clear