Although the magma lake had been frozen over and the Flame Demon was trapped in ice, the magma could still be seen flowing beneath the surface. Even within the ice, fiery energy surged up from underground and into the Flame Demon's body.
The ice crystals were melting, forming countless droplets as great clouds of vapor billowed out.
"Oh no, the ice is melting!"
At that moment, many people cried out in alarm. Everyone could see that only the surface had frozen; the magma still held energy.
The Flame Demon hadn't been frozen through, either. It would likely break free before long.
"Battle Mark, break!"
Another deep shout rang out, and terrifying star patterns crashed down once more, striking the icy lake.
Amid earth-shaking rumbles, the frozen world shattered. The layer of magma encasing the Flame Demon's body broke apart, and its enormous form tumbled down, crashing into the earth. Even its huge horns were smashed, leaving it looking incredibly fragile.
The Flame Demon struck the ground. Stripped of its shell of magma, it was gripped by terror and frantically tried to return to the lava lake.
Another earth-shattering fist aura came crashing down, pounding the Flame Demon and blasting magma in every direction. Blood like molten lava splattered across the ground.
"Zhou Tian Battle Pattern Fist!"
A deep shout shook heaven and earth. A fist-shaped starburst plunged from the sky, scattering even the mist and smoke as it slammed into the Flame Demon.
The Flame Demon's body burst apart under the blow, and it let out a piercing howl.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Fist auras rained down from the sky. Each strike sent the entire earth trembling.
The terrifying momentum and power of those punches, and the violent tremors they unleashed, made everyone's hearts pound with fear. It was far too