After learning many key points of divine-level cultivation from Leo I, Lin Tian grew increasingly eager to test his own strength. After careful consideration, he decided to spar with Harry. Harry was a Lower God, and according to Porter, he had comprehended the Scorching Mystery and the Fire Element Mystery. His strength surpassed Lin Tian's, making him the perfect touchstone. However, Lin Tian had not interacted much with Harry, so he went to find Porter.
Lin Tian arrived at Porter's residence, where Porter was discussing something with Laun. Porter was quite surprised to see Lin Tian and then asked, "Lin Tian, what brings you here? Is something the matter?"
"I want to spar with Great-Grandfather Harry and test my strength, but I don't know where he lives. I'd like Grandfather to take me to find him," Lin Tian said honestly.
"Of course. Father has been paying close attention to you. He told me before that if there was anything you didn't understand, I could take you to him. I'll bring you to see him tomorrow morning," Porter said with a hearty laugh.
Afterward, Lin Tian discussed the Profound Mysteries of the Laws with Porter and Laun. Although he had only come into contact with and comprehended the Fire Element Mystery, Lin Tian had already become a god. Combined with his understanding of the original Coiling Dragon novel and the influence of modern knowledge, his broad perspective allowed him to offer insights tailored to Porter and Laun's circumstances that greatly benefited them both. The two could not help sighing in admiration.
Early the next morning, Porter brought Lin Tian to Harry's residence on Fire God Mountain and gently knocked on the door. Before long, it slowly opened, and Harry's towering figure appeared in the doorway. A trace of surprise flashed through his eyes when he saw Porter and Lin Tian, followed by a warm smile. "Porter, Lin Tian, what brings you here?"
After Porter and Lin Tian respectfully bowed, Porter said, "Father, I brought Lin Tian here because he wishes to spar with you and test the results of his cultivation during this time."
Harry raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes as he said to Lin Tian, "Oh? You only became a Lower God not long ago, yet you already have such thoughts. Your courage is commendable. Still, sparring carries the risk of injury. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Lin Tian nodded firmly. "Great-Grandfather, I'm prepared. Only through actual combat can I truly understand my own shortcomings. I hope you'll be willing to teach me."
Seeing this, Harry laughed. "Good! Since you're so determined, I'll exchange a few moves with you. But let me make this clear first: I won't hold back."
Harry led the two of them to an open area in a valley on Fire God Mountain. The ground there was flat and hard, clearly a place frequently used for sparring.
Harry said, "This place was specially built by the ancestor for divine-level sparring and testing ultimate techniques. The surroundings were reinforced by the ancestor after he personally invited Senior Walter to do so. You don't need to hold back here. You can attack with all your strength."
Lin Tian nodded in acknowledgment. Porter felt as though the air around them had been ignited by the auras radiating from the two men, twisting slightly as he quickly retreated into the distance.
Harry spoke first. "Lin Tian, you make the first move. Let me see how far your comprehension of the Fire Element Mystery has progressed."
Lin Tian did not refuse. He took a deep breath, and divine power surged rapidly within him. He unleashed the Fire Element Mystery, and blazing flames instantly rose around his body. The flames were an unusual golden color, the result of incorporating his profound understanding of fire's essence into them. Under his control, the flames spun around him like nimble spirits, forming rings of golden fire.
"Ha!" Lin Tian shouted, thrusting both hands forward. One of the fire rings transformed into a golden Fire Dragon that bared its fangs and claws as it pounced toward Harry. The Fire Dragon was lifelike, every flaming scale seemingly containing immense power. Wherever it passed, the air sizzled as it burned.
Watching the charging Fire Dragon, Harry's eyes flashed with approval. "Not bad. Your control over the Fire Element has grown more refined." As he spoke, he calmly raised his right hand, and a cluster of dark-red flames ignited in his palm. Though the flame appeared small, it radiated astonishing heat. It was the Scorching Mystery he had comprehended.
With a gentle wave of Harry's hand, the dark-red flame instantly met the golden Fire Dragon head-on. The moment the two came into contact, the golden Fire Dragon seemed to be restrained by an invisible force, its speed abruptly slowing. Then, the dark-red flames surged over its body like a tide and began rapidly eroding it. The golden Fire Dragon struggled and let out repeated roars, but beneath the scorching heat of the Scorching Mystery, it gradually vanished into nothingness.
Lin Tian frowned slightly. He knew Harry was powerful, but he had not expected his attack to be neutralized so easily. However, he did not lose heart. Instead, his fighting spirit was stirred.
"Again!" Lin Tian rapidly formed hand seals with both hands, chanting under his breath. As he moved, the surrounding fire elements churned wildly and gathered toward him. In the blink of an eye, a massive golden fire shield appeared before him. This shield was no ordinary defensive technique. Lin Tian had incorporated his unique understanding of the Fire Element Mystery into it. Mysterious runes flowed across its surface, flashing continuously as though communicating with the surrounding fire elements in some secret manner.
Seeing this, a trace of solemnity flashed through Harry's eyes. He knew that Lin Tian's seemingly simple fire shield contained many profound transformations. He no longer underestimated him. His hands moved, and the flames of the Scorching Mystery around him grew increasingly fierce, enveloping his entire body like the embodiment of the sun.
Harry shouted, his figure shooting toward Lin Tian like lightning. The instant he neared the fire shield, he threw a fierce right punch. The dark-red flames around his fist swelled several times over in an instant, crashing into the shield with a world-destroying force.
"Boom!" A deafening explosion rang out as the fire shield collided with Harry's fist, erupting with brilliant light and a powerful shockwave. The surrounding ground was torn up by the immense force, sending shattered stones flying. Behind the fire shield, Lin Tian felt an enormous impact, and his feet involuntarily carved two deep trenches across the ground.
Yet Lin Tian's fire shield did not shatter as easily as Harry had expected. After withstanding Harry's strike, the runes on its surface shone brightly, and a powerful rebounding force erupted from the shield, knocking Harry back several steps.
"Good lad, you've got some skill!" Harry steadied himself, the approval in his eyes growing even stronger. He had not expected Lin Tian to endure that blow and even use the fire shield's properties to counterattack.
Taking advantage of the gap as Harry retreated, Lin Tian swiftly launched a counterattack. His figure flashed, and he instantly transformed into an elemental life-form of fire, becoming a streak of golden flame that shot toward Harry. As he flew, Lin Tian continuously changed shape, sometimes becoming a flaming longsword and sometimes a massive flaming battle-axe, making it impossible to discern the direction of his attack.
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