The surging golden Dou Qi around Xuner suddenly took on an even deeper hue, a gold radiance pure to the extreme.
Or rather, it was more fitting to call it the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.
Ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, it was a terrifying existence said to be capable of burning even Dou Qi to nothingness!
It did not manifest in any tangible form, merely clinging to Xuner's body as luminous energy flames. Yet the absolute heat and aura of incinerating all things it emitted had already driven the arena's temperature to a terrifying level.
The air was so dry it seemed ready to ignite, and those with weaker cultivation felt even their Dou Qi faintly boiling.
On the elevated platform, every elder's expression changed drastically. Even Su Qian's pupils shrank to pinpoints, the corners of his eyes twitching wildly.
Ordinary elders might not have sensed it, but he was absolutely certain that the flames Xuner had unsealed were a Heavenly Flame—and one ranked extremely high at that!
Because at the very instant the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame's aura leaked out, he clearly sensed that the Fallen Heart Flame, usually violent and tyrannical, had become so quiet it was as though it had vanished.
As if it had encountered its natural predator, it curled up deep within the magma, not daring to make the slightest move!
"Great Elder! Should we...?"
An elder spoke hoarsely, his voice filled with fear as he looked toward Su Qian.
This had already gone beyond the scope of a contest between students.
Even if all of them elders were thrown down there, they might not be able to create such a commotion.
Su Qian stared fixedly above the arena, his aged face taut as he slowly shook his head. "It has