Jiang Han vs. Han Feng!

Jiang Han vs. Han Feng!

"Not good! That beast is about to break through the Thousand Layer Sealing Array!"

Grand Elder Su Qian's expression changed at once. He stared fixedly at the tip of the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower, his voice filled with urgency.

Boom!!

The Fire Python's massive head repeatedly slammed against the energy barrier that was on the verge of shattering.

On one side, Su Qian and the others maintaining the Thousand Layer Sealing Array were being held back. On the other, Fallen Heart Flame had Han Feng's assistance.

With one side weakening and the other strengthening...

The Thousand Layer Sealing Array completely collapsed, countless fragments of energy dispersing through the air.

Then...

A frenzied, ecstatic screech erupted from the giant Fire Python's savage maw like a clap of thunder!

This time, it had completely broken free from its restraints.

However, Fallen Heart Flame did not leave after regaining its freedom.

After its excitement subsided, its pair of cold snake eyes fixed first on Jiang Han, then on Han Feng.

Its eyes were filled with an almost human greed and covetousness!

"All elders, stop fighting! Protect the disciples and retreat to a safe distance first!"

After Fallen Heart Flame broke free from the Thousand Layer Sealing Array, Grand Elder Su Qian stopped fighting the Gold Silver Two Elders and issued an order at the same time.

Compared to the Black-Corner Region experts who had invaded in force, he feared Fallen Heart Flame more, especially a Strange Fire like this that had already developed intelligence.

The Black-Corner Region experts had come only to seize the Strange Fire. They would not dare harm Jia Nan Academy's disciples, because they could not bear Jia Nan Academy's wrath.

But Fallen Heart Flame was different. It had been forcibly sealed beneath the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower and continuously exploited by the academy.

With old grudges and new hatred combined, Su Qian feared that Fallen Heart Flame would inflict immeasurable harm upon the academy's disciples.

After Su Qian's reminder, the elders, including Hu Qian, realized the severity of the situation. They set aside the battle and led the distant disciples farther away.

Only Jiang Han remained.

He still stood above the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower.

"Have you set your sights on me too?"

Noticing Fallen Heart Flame's gaze, Han Feng's expression turned strange.

He had not expected that while he had come to capture the Strange Fire, it had also set its sights on him.

They were both hunters, and both prey.

As for which role they truly played, that depended on who was stronger.

Screech—!

The Fire Python glanced at Jiang Han first, then viciously swept its enormous tail. Its massive body shot toward Han Feng.

It chose Han Feng as its first target.

But Jiang Han also understood the Fire Python's earlier look: one at a time.

Jiang Han ignored the Fire Python's provocation and also rushed toward Han Feng.

He had already copied Fallen Heart Flame. His first priority now was to copy Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame.

Han Feng stared at the Fire Python and Jiang Han attacking him at the same time.

He was completely stunned!

Why had these two guys suddenly agreed to gang up on him first?

Hadn't he helped the Fire Python break through the seal?

Even if there really had to be a two-on-one fight first, it should have been him and the Fire Python attacking Jiang Han together.

Screech!

The rapidly approaching Fire Python gave Han Feng no time to think.

A piercing howl came from its mouth, followed by an invisible flame that distorted even the surrounding space as it spread toward him.

As the flames swept in, Han Feng did not dare let down his guard. Deep Blue Flame surged from his body like ocean waves, swiftly wrapping around him.

"Everyone, please help me hold back this beast first!"

"Once this matter is settled, I, Han Feng, will offer double the terms you proposed when you came!"

Han Feng circulated his Dou Qi, his booming voice carrying through the air.

Tempted by this offer, the Gold Silver Two Elders and the Black-Corner Region experts joined forces and attacked.

Streams of powerful energy light shot together toward the charging Fire Python.

As for Han Feng, he turned toward Jiang Han with a sinister smile.

"I'll take your Azure Lotus Core Flame first!"

As his voice fell, two enormous flame spears rapidly condensed between Han Feng's palms.

Amid the thunderous roar of crashing waves, they shot viciously toward Jiang Han.

"Grand Elder Su, Headmaster Hu, Elder Jiang is still up there." An elder pointed anxiously at the battlefield above the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower.

"Can't you see that he's full of life? Worry about yourselves first."

Su Qian glanced at the weakened elders. "Take this chance while those Black-Corner Region bastards are fighting Fallen Heart Flame to recover quickly. The battle isn't over yet."

"Don't worry. Based on what I know about that kid, even if he can't win, he'll definitely be able to escape safely," Hu Qian said with great confidence.

"If he truly can't win and can't escape, those two from the Library Pavilion will ensure his safety," Su Qian added.

On the battlefield.

Jiang Han glanced at the two sea-blue flaming spears rushing toward him and swept his right hand.

In an instant.

A pillar of Azure Flame shot out explosively!

The Azure Flame pillar tore through the void, making the surrounding space rumble wherever it passed.

Bang!

The Azure Flame pillar collided with the sea-blue spears, weaving together into a raging sea of fire.

Under the burning of the two flames, even space cracked into fine spiderweb-like fractures.

"At such a young age, he already controls a Strange Fire so skillfully!"

Seeing Jiang Han block his attack, Han Feng frowned deeply. The Azure Lotus Core Flame was not as easy to seize as he had imagined.

Jiang Han had also underestimated Han Feng's strength.

He had hoped to take down Han Feng without revealing his Dou Zong cultivation or exposing Fallen Heart Flame.

But now, it seemed that would not be so easy.

"I want to see just how formidable your Azure Lotus Core Flame can be!"

Han Feng shouted coldly. Deep Blue Flame surged wildly from his body like an ocean, finally forming a blue canopy that floated above his head.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!

Under Han Feng's control, the canopy-like blue flames transformed into rolling waves upon the sea, layer upon layer, surging toward Jiang Han.

At the same time.

Jiang Han also activated the skill the System had bestowed upon the Azure Lotus Core Flame.

The blazing flames formed an enormous net and flung directly toward the wave-like blue flames.

Boom!

The giant net of Azure Flame stopped the surging blue waves.

This second collision between the two Strange Fires was far more terrifying than the previous one.

The deafening explosion, like thunder crashing overhead, suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

"This kid's control over Strange Fire is no weaker than Han Feng's!"

Hu Qian and Su Qian exchanged a glance, and the approval in each other's eyes was clear.

"Young friend, I do not wish to fight you anymore. My purpose in coming here is only Fallen Heart Flame. I guarantee that once I obtain Fallen Heart Flame, I'll leave immediately."

After realizing through their two exchanges that Jiang Han's strength was no less than his own, Han Feng decisively gave up, for the moment, on the idea of taking the Azure Lotus Core Flame.

Jiang Han naturally understood Han Feng's intentions. He smiled. "You may not want my Azure Lotus Core Flame anymore, but I still want your Sea Heart Flame."

"You're courting death!"

Han Feng's face immediately darkened again upon hearing Jiang Han's words.

He clenched his hand, and Deep Blue Flame rapidly condensed, finally solidifying into an almost tangible deep-blue trident.

Once the trident took shape, blue flames erupted from Han Feng's entire body and poured into it.