This Is Bad

At the mouth of the volcano, the tall, thin old man was drenched in sweat as he drove a Golden Giant Eagle and a Green Giant Python to battle a several-zhang-tall Crimson Phoenix.

Streams of red light continually flew out of the lava pool and poured into the Crimson Phoenix, causing the flames around its body to blaze higher.

With a clear cry, the Crimson Phoenix opened its mouth and spat out a thick stream of crimson flames. It struck the Green Giant Python, and rolling flames instantly swallowed its form.

The Green Giant Python let out a painful hiss and transformed into three dimly glowing Green Flying Daggers. Several fine cracks marred their blades.

Seeing this, a hint of smugness appeared in the Crimson Phoenix's deep red eyes.

The tall, thin old man's expression darkened. He hadn't expected this Exotic Fire to be so troublesome. Not only was it proficient in Fire Attribute Divine Ability, it could also manipulate the Fire Spiritual Energy in the lava pool to strengthen itself. Unless he severed the connection between the Exotic Fire and the lava pool, even another day wouldn't be enough for him to subdue it.

Having realized this, the tall, thin old man swiftly formed hand seals with both hands and flicked all ten fingers. Several streaks of golden light shot from his hands.

The golden light was incredibly fast. With a single flash, it reached the Crimson Phoenix.

With several soft pops, the streaks of golden light all burst at once.

A Golden Cage more than ten zhang wide abruptly appeared and, as fast as lightning, trapped the Crimson Phoenix inside.

The Crimson Phoenix let out an angry screech. Flames surged around its body, and it spat out a thick stream of crimson fire. The flames spread into a