The Eternal Myriad Calamity Fire Blade fell again and again.
In the end, amid a tremendous blast, Huang Xi was sent flying heavily and smashed viciously into the volcanic rock wall of the Core Zone. Shattered stone and firelight burst in every direction.
Zhurong stepped through the void and slowly closed in. The Eternal Myriad Calamity Fire Blade in his hand dragged a long trail of fire, its cold and stern tip aimed at Huang Xi.
"I was hesitant at first. We have clashed over a hundred times, enemies and friends alike, and I had not wished to kill you."
Zhurong's voice was low, carrying a cruel chill. "But now that my clan has lost a Great Wizard here, I must give my people an answer.
"As for those insects who escaped under your protection, they are not worth pursuing personally. How far they can get depends on their own abilities.
"But you—must be buried alongside that Great Wizard of mine!"
The rock wall shattered as Huang Xi broke free. Her body swayed, blood streaming from the corner of her lips.
Zhurong's earlier assault had already grievously wounded her.
The Innate Phoenix Race possessed a Great Divine Power known as [Nirvana]. After falling, they could be reborn within Undying Volcano.
However, this divine power could only be used once.
During the Three Clans' brutal struggle for supremacy, nearly every Phoenix Race member who had joined the war had already exhausted that sole chance. Huang Xi was no exception.
Her gaze was cool and clear, with no hesitation in her expression as she murmured softly,
"So this time, it really is coming to an end."
Then Huang Xi pointed her sword at Zhurong, her eyes resolute. "Wu Clan barbarian, stop flattering yourself!
"You think you deserve to call yourself this Seat's