The cocoon of light around Qin He was still ravenously devouring the fire energy of the burning heaven domain. The crimson thread of burning heaven force within his lotus flame had barely begun to take shape when disaster struck.
A blinding red light suddenly erupted around the Burning Heaven Lord. The pressure of the elder true dragon no longer bore down like a massive mountain; instead, it poured down like Dragon's Might from the highest heavens.
The earth vein beneath the entire Flamewind Valley trembled violently. The surging magma abruptly intensified severalfold, becoming towering pillars of fire that engulfed the valley.
Qin He felt his whole body sink. The source-birth law, which had been smoothly devouring fire energy, seemed to be seized in the crushing grip of an invisible hand, its circulation instantly faltering.
The true demon law on the surface of the cocoon began to fracture. Black demonic energy was crushed beneath that Dragon's Might, melting away with a hiss like ice and snow beneath a blazing sun.
The merit golden light dimmed until it was almost invisible. Even the gold-and-black patterns of the source-birth law began to develop fine cracks.
"Did you think devouring a little fire energy would let you turn the battle around?"
The Burning Heaven Lord's voice vibrated like a dragon's cry. He slowly rose into the air, the burning heaven flame around him turning entirely golden. Every strand of flame contained the domineering power of true dragon origin. "How could your patchwork of laws possibly withstand the origin power of the Flame Dragon Scale?"
The void beneath Qin He's feet began to warp. As the support of his source-birth law steadily weakened, he was forced back several pounding steps. With each footfall, rings of shattered ripples spread through the void.
The lotus flame within