Chi Liao's eyes blazed red. Disregarding his injuries, he frantically drove the origin of his Blazing Sun Physique. The phantom great sun behind him suddenly grew fiercer, making even the arena's protective light barrier ripple violently.
"Stop!" the Chiyan Peak Master shouted sternly.
Lin Ye strode forward, his hands cupped before his chest. His three star apertures spun madly, his dantian core humming as a force filled with the intent of "destruction" and "rebirth" rapidly gathered.
"If you want to go all out, then I'll keep you company. Let's see which of us dies first!"
Lin Ye's cold shout tore through layer upon layer of heat waves and reached Chi Liao's ears.
Chi Liao's entire body shook. He stared fixedly at Lin Ye, a trace of unwillingness flashing through his eyes.
"Whoosh—!"
The flames covering Chi Liao's body swiftly faded, and the phantom great sun behind him slowly dispersed.
"I... concede."
As though every last bit of strength had drained from him, Chi Liao no longer looked at Lin Ye. With heavy steps, he walked down from the arena.
The crowd below stared blankly at the youth on the arena, their hearts filled with shock.
Chi Liao had actually conceded of his own accord?
"This match, Lin Ye wins!" the presiding elder announced, his voice ringing throughout the venue.
"Lin Ye won! He really beat Senior Brother Chi Liao!"
"That's too strong! That Dao Resonance force field is practically the natural bane of flames!"
"What was that final move? It felt terrifying!"
"First level of the Hua Yuan Realm, defeating a third-level true disciple... this is defying the heavens!"
The Chiyan Peak Master's face darkened, a cold glint flashing through his eyes before vanishing. The Sword-Wielding Peak Master beamed with delight and repeatedly said, "Good! Good! Good!" A faint light