Just as everyone stared at one another in dismay, Yao Chen had already quietly arrived behind them.
"There's another alchemist. Let this old man take care of him first."
Yao Chen raised the Dragon Abyss Star Sword in his hand and swung it at Qi Shan, who stood behind Mo Tianxing.
The blade was already coated in Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame. As Yao Chen swung, Qi Shan fell to the ground.
Purple flames ignited around the wound. After falling, Qi Shan felt no pain. Instead, it was as if he had entered a hot spring; warmth spread through his whole body, leaving him utterly comfortable.
Seeing the blissful expression on Qi Shan's face, Mo Tianxing knew he had suffered the same fate as his son, Mo Ya.
A moment later, Qi Shan was burned to ashes by the purple flames.
"Old bastard, first you killed my son, then the chief alchemist of my Black Emperor Sect! My Black Emperor Sect will never rest until you're dead. I'll kill you today!"
Staring at Qi Shan's ashes, Mo Tianxing was on the verge of losing his mind. He roared at Yao Chen.
"You came to rob me. I was simply defending myself. Sect Master Mo, don't get so worked up."
Seeing Mo Tianxing beside himself with rage, Yao Chen added fuel to the fire.
Mo Tianxing was instantly left speechless. He could only turn to the three elders from Demon Flame Valley.
"Everyone, show your true abilities. If you kill this old bastard, my Black Emperor Sect will gladly hand over the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva."
When Fang Yan and the other two heard Mo Tianxing was willing to hand over the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, their eyes lit up.
"Rest assured, Sect Master Mo. The three of us will do everything in our power to kill this scoundrel."
Yao Chen watched this scene and sneered at Mo Tianxing.
"Since you trust those three from Demon Flame Valley so much, I'll kill them first."
The three from Demon Flame Valley immediately felt humiliated, then assumed battle stances and faced Yao Chen.
The three elders' expressions turned grave. Their hands swiftly formed seals as they chanted under their breath.
At their movements, the air around them seemed to catch fire, and a scorching aura spread through the area.
Together, they performed the Flame Manipulation Art. Countless flames surged from their palms, interweaving and merging.
In moments, a massive Starry Sky Fire Phoenix took shape amid the flames.
The Fire Phoenix was enormous, its outstretched wings blotting out the sky. Flames flickered across its body like stars, radiating a terrifying power that made one's heart tremble.
It threw back its head and shrieked, the sound deafening, then lunged at Yao Chen.
Faced with the oncoming attack, Yao Chen remained composed.
"Competing with fire? I've never been afraid."
He gave a soft shout, and a brilliant purple Heavenly Flame appeared in his hand: Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame.
Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame glowed with a fantastical light, beautiful yet deadly.
Yao Chen swept the flame forward. Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame transformed into a gigantic fire dragon and charged toward the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix.
The two collided in midair, unleashing a world-shaking crash. Flames burst in every direction, and the surrounding rocks were instantly reduced to dust. The entire valley shone as bright as day.
Amid the fierce clash, Yao Chen keenly noticed that although the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix was tremendously powerful, its flames lacked purity and were difficult to control.
That was its weakness.
Yao Chen blurred aside, dodging the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix's head-on charge, then circled around to its flank.
His hands moved as he controlled Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame, shaping it into countless blazing arrows that rained down on the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix's weak points.
Caught off guard by the sudden attack, the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix's flames dimmed.
Yao Chen seized the opportunity to intensify his assault. Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame surged toward the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix like a rising tide, steadily consuming its body.
Seeing this, the three elders' expressions grew even more unpleasant. They poured out Dou Qi with all their might, trying to maintain the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix's power. But Yao Chen's attacks grew fiercer by the moment, and they gradually found themselves unable to keep up.
With Yao Chen's final strike, Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame erupted, completely swallowing the Starry Sky Fire Phoenix.
The tremendous blast of energy made the three elders spit blood and fly backward.
Yao Chen stood proudly in the air, his clothes snapping in the flames. His eyes brimmed with the confidence of victory.
"That's all you've got, and you still dared to provoke this old man?"
The fire dragon, which had dissipated, reformed and charged at the three elders from Demon Flame Valley. Seeing this, the three immediately begged for mercy.
"Don't kill us! Otherwise, our Valley Master, Earth Demon Old Ghost, won't let you get away with it!"
"Silence!"
Yao Chen had heard "He won't let you get away with it" so many times that he was sick of the words.
"If he's got the ability, he should've come and dealt with me already, instead of letting me deal with him."
The fire dragon instantly swallowed the three elders, leaving behind only three Storage Rings.
Mo Tianxing watched helplessly as the raging flames mercilessly devoured the three elders from Demon Flame Valley. Terror immediately filled his heart.
His eyes widened, cold sweat streamed down his forehead, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"This... how is this possible?"
Mo Tianxing muttered to himself. He knew he had provoked an utterly terrifying opponent.
At that moment, only one thought filled his mind—escape.
Mo Tianxing turned around. Dou Qi erupted beneath his feet, and his figure shot into the distance like a ghost.
Yet not a single movement escaped Yao Chen's keen senses.
Yao Chen snorted coldly. His gaze flashed like lightning, instantly fixing on Mo Tianxing as he tried to flee.
"Trying to run? Not so fast!"
Yao Chen's voice was like ice from the depths of the underworld, making Mo Tianxing's heart jolt.
Knowing escape was impossible, Mo Tianxing simply stopped and turned around.
His face was grim, and madness gleamed in his eyes as despair took hold.
"Old bastard, even if I die today, I'll fight you to the bitter end!"
Mo Tianxing roared, unleashing the full power of a Four-Star Dou Zong.
Powerful Dou Qi surged from his body, forming a violent storm of energy. The surrounding air was compressed until it shrieked sharply.
Mo Tianxing swept his hands through the air and unleashed his strongest Dou Technique, ready to fight to the death.
Yao Chen remained unmoved. He slowly raised his right hand as a mysterious, vast power began to gather in his palm.
The space around them seemed unable to bear this power and began to tremble.
"Star Annihilation Sword!"
Yao Chen gave a soft shout. A flash of light burst from his hand, and the Dragon Abyss Star Sword grew a hundred times larger, forming a massive light sword in the sky.
The sword's blade glittered with the brilliant light of stars, as if it contained the power of the entire universe.
The light sword slashed toward Mo Tianxing with the force of world-shattering destruction. Space shattered in its wake, leaving a pitch-black rift.
Feeling this irresistible force, Mo Tianxing was overcome by despair.
But he still clenched his teeth and struggled with all his might to resist.
Yet before the overwhelming power of a Heaven-Tier Dou Technique, Mo Tianxing's resistance was utterly insignificant.
The Star Annihilation Sword pierced through his defenses in an instant, slicing his body in two.
Mo Tianxing's body burst into a cloud of blood mist in the air, and his life came to an end.
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