Huyan Lie

"Shi Gandang!" Huyan Lie grinned, baring a row of white teeth, but there wasn't a trace of a smile in his eyes—only blazing battle intent. "They say your defenses are unmatched, that you can withstand three strikes from a peak True Saint. Today, I'll use this Crimson Flame Saber to find out whether your iron walls are tougher, or my blade's flames are hotter!"

Before the words had even faded, he moved.

No gathering power, no testing the waters—his very first strike was full force!

"Crimson Flame Nine Slashes Slash—Prairie Fire!"

The giant saber swept down. Crimson Flame True Fire erupted from its edge, transforming into a flaming Blade Aura a hundred yards wide and a thousand yards long! Wherever the Blade Aura passed, it plowed a molten trench several feet deep through the incomparably solid black stone floor of the Saint Conferring Platform! The terrifying heat instantly vaporized every trace of moisture in the air. Spectators sitting closer to the viewing stands felt a wave of heat rush over them, choking off their breath!

This strike already held the full force of a high-rank True Saint!

The Blade Aura arrived in an instant, but Shi Gandang neither dodged nor retreated.

He crossed his arms before his chest and drew a deep breath. As he inhaled, his already imposing body swelled another size. Dark-gold light flowed beneath his skin, gathering at a speed visible to the naked eye, until a layer of ancient, heavy dark-gold scales formed over his arms!

"Indestructible Vajra · Iron Wall Style!"

BOOM—!!!

The flaming Blade Aura slammed into his crossed arms!

A deafening explosion shook the skies! Flame and golden light clashed and annihilated each other, and the shock wave burst outward like a tsunami, crashing against the spatial barrier around the Saint Conferring Platform