Smoke and dust filled the air, and energy turbulence raged madly.
A moment later, that terrifying shockwave finally began to subside.
The smoke and dust slowly dispersed, and the scene in the sky gradually became clear.
That giant bird, nearly twenty thousand zhang in size, was still suspended in the sky.
Although patches of charred black had appeared across its massive body, marks left behind after being burned by the flames of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
In some places, its feathers had even been scorched to a crisp, exposing the burned flesh beneath. Its aura was also a little weaker than before.
But it was still alive! It was still hovering there!
And the ten-thousand-zhang fire lotus before it had, at this moment, been forcibly rammed backward by its enormous body!
The fire lotus tumbled through the air, sliding several thousand zhang before it barely managed to steady itself.
The lotus petals that had once been bright and dazzling were now somewhat dim. Clearly, this collision had consumed no small amount of its strength as well.
The giant bird's blood-moon-like eyes slowly turned, finally landing on the tall, slender figure still hovering far away, standing unmoved.
Those eyes were filled with mockery.
That mockery seemed to be saying, "This phoenix disregarded its lifespan and transformed into its true form to fight to the death. How could a flame you casually tossed out possibly block it?"
"Your flame has already been knocked away by this phoenix. Next, it's your turn."
Its wings slowly lifted once more, preparing to launch a second charge.
However, just as it was about to beat its wings again, it suddenly discovered that the young man's face did not show the terror and despair it had expected.
On the contrary, the corner of that young man's