Seizing the Sea Heart Flame!!

"Borrow the Sea Heart Flame for a use?"

Han Feng had originally been unsure whether Shen Shihuang was friend or foe, but upon hearing these words, anger instantly flared in his eyes, and the Dou Qi on his body erupted abruptly.

This was clearly an enemy!

"Who are you?"

Han Feng said coldly.

Although Shen Shihuang was a Dou Zong powerhouse, Han Feng was no weakling either; with his peak Dou Huang strength, relying on his own abilities and the Sea Heart Flame, Han Feng truly did not fear a one-star Dou Zong.

This was his foundation, and his confidence.

Seeing Han Feng's reaction, Shen Shihuang smiled slightly: "Don't be so nervous. Everything is negotiable, though it seems you aren't very willing right now!"

Han Feng: "...!"

Back then, he had betrayed his master and destroyed his sect all for the sake of the Burning Technique, and the most important aspect of the Burning Technique was the Heavenly Flame. Now that someone wanted to "borrow" his Heavenly Flame, it would be strange if he were willing.

"Your Excellency."

"You should be aware that even if you are a Dou Zong, if you make an enemy of me, the outcome might not be very pretty," Han Feng said coldly.

As a peak nine-star Dou Huang.

And simultaneously a sixth-tier alchemist.

With such strength.

He truly did not hold ordinary Dou Zong powerhouses in high regard.

Shen Shihuang shook his head.

"In that case, please forgive my rudeness."

"Today, I must obtain the Sea Heart Flame."

As he spoke, black bone wings unfurled from Shen Shihuang's back, and he vanished from his spot in an instant.

Seeing this.

Han Feng's entire body shuddered.

Blue, ocean-like Dou Qi surged from his body, and a deep blue flame appeared in his hand, instantly condensing into a Sea Heart Flame Trident.

Swish!

Han Feng swung the Sea Heart Flame Trident in front of him. Shen Shihuang's figure appeared instantly, the bone wings on his back shielding his front, blocking Han Feng's Sea Heart Flame Trident.

"Tyrant's Fury!"

Shen Shihuang let out a low shout, and immense power surged into his arm and fist, slamming out against the trident in Han Feng's hand.

Bang!!

The sound of air being torn apart rang out, and Han Feng's expression changed.

The tremendous force forced him to retreat over a hundred feet. The once-quiet water pavilion was completely reduced to ruins under Shen Shihuang's punch, with broken wooden fragments drifting gently upon the water's surface.

"Do not push me too far!"

"I, Han Feng, am not someone to be bullied!!"

Watching the trident condensed from the Sea Heart Flame shatter in his hand, Han Feng's expression grew increasingly ugly.

Shen Shihuang looked at Han Feng indifferently.

"I am also doing this as a last resort. If the Medicine Emperor were willing to hand over the Sea Heart Flame, you and I would not have to resort to weapons. In fact, what I like most is making friends."

Hearing this.

Han Feng's face turned black.

The hell kind of friend-making is this?

This is clearly the behavior of a bandit.

"Your Excellency should not forget that I, Han Feng, am also a sixth-tier alchemist." Han Feng invoked his status as an alchemist, hoping it might perhaps make Shen Shihuang wary.

Shen Shihuang heard Han Feng's words.

He smiled lightly.

"Medicine Emperor, I naturally know you are a sixth-tier alchemist, but to me, the status of an alchemist does not amount to much."

As he spoke, he prepared to strike again.

However.

Han Feng spoke up directly: "I have been in the Black-Corner Region for many years and have never heard of or seen Your Excellency. I assume you are not from the Black-Corner Region, are you?"

Shen Shihuang looked at Han Feng.

He nodded: "I am indeed not from the Black-Corner Region. Medicine Emperor, what is it you wish to say?"

Han Feng exhaled a breath of stale air.

He asked: "Is your goal the Heavenly Flame?"

Shen Shihuang nodded. "Naturally."

Han Feng revealed a smile and continued, "Since your goal is an Exotic Flame, you must be aware that the Sea Heart Flame I possess is only ranked fifteenth on the Exotic Flame Ranking."

"With your level of strength, why not seek out an Exotic Flame with a higher ranking?"

Shen Shihuang listened to Han Feng's words.

The corners of his mouth curled into a slight smile.

He seemed to understand what Han Feng was getting at.

Sure enough.

Han Feng's voice came through: "Jianan Academy is located right here in the Black-Corner Region, and within Jianan Academy, there exists an Exotic Flame. With your strength, even Jianan Academy would be a place you could come and go from as you please."

"Why don't you..."

Shen Shihuang interrupted Han Feng.

"Do you take me for a fool?"

"Do you really think a Dou Zong could just walk in and take the Exotic Flame from Jianan Academy?"

"Han Feng, it's useless. Today, I must obtain the Sea Heart Flame."

"Either you hand over the Exotic Flame, or I kill you and obtain the Sea Heart Flame naturally."

"Make your choice."

Han Feng's fury surged.

"I, Han Feng, am not someone to be bullied!!"

"Surging Fire Waves!!"

Azure-blue flames appeared around Han Feng, instantly filling the air. At this moment, the space beneath Shen Shihuang's feet felt like a vast sea, though this sea was filled with extreme fire-attribute energy.

"Go!"

Han Feng pointed at Shen Shihuang, and the sea of flames beneath his feet was instantly triggered, sending waves of fire crashing toward Shen Shihuang.

"Hmph!"

"A petty trick, daring to show off before an expert!"

Facing the tide of Exotic Flame, black flames appeared in Shen Shihuang's eyes, and his entire body was soon enveloped in black fire.

BOOM!!

The moment the tide of Sea Heart Flame crashed into Shen Shihuang, the temperature of the surrounding world soared, yet the black flames remained unmoved amidst the azure-blue fire.

"Get lost!"

Shen Shihuang let out a sharp shout, and the black flames on his body split apart like rods, completely shattering the Sea Heart Flame.

"Ugh!"

Opposite him, Han Feng couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Shen Shihuang quickly formed seals with his hands.

Unlike before, this time, the black flames merged directly into his Dou Qi.

The Flame Dragon looked down upon all living things.

The dragon's body was fierce and solid, condensing into a seal.

Above Shen Shihuang, a massive Black Dragon Flame Seal appeared, radiating terrifying energy.

"What kind of Exotic Flame is this?"

When Han Feng saw the black Exotic Flame appear on Shen Shihuang, he knew for certain it was an Exotic Flame.

Yet.

There was nothing on the Exotic Flame Ranking that matched it.

"Taisui Flame!"

"Han Feng, the world is vast; the Exotic Flame Ranking cannot encompass every single Exotic Flame."

Shen Shihuang said coldly.

"Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal!"

The Black Dragon Flame Seal hummed and shot toward Han Feng like a meteor.

In front of Han Feng, the Sea Heart Flame surged out, attempting to block the Black Dragon Flame Seal.

RUMBLE~~~~~~~~~!

The Brahma Dragon-Subduing Seal smashed fiercely against Han Feng's front, and the barrier of Sea Heart Flame shattered in an instant. Han Feng's breath hitched as he felt as if a massive mountain had slammed into his body.

BANG!

Han Feng's body was sent flying, crashing into a mountain in the distance.

The black bone wings on Shen Shihuang's back vibrated.

His speed was so great that he left a trail of fiery afterimages in the air.

"Gk..."

Shen Shihuang grabbed Han Feng by the throat, leaving Han Feng only able to stare at him, unable to force a sound from his windpipe.

"Hand over the Sea Heart Flame."

Shen Shihuang looked at Han Feng and tossed him aside with a flick of his hand, slamming him back into the mountain as boulders and dust tumbled down around them.

Han Feng lay sprawled on the ground; where was the grace of the Medicine Emperor now?

He was a miserable sight.

"You..."

Han Feng glared at Shen Shihuang, wanting to spit out more harsh words, but upon seeing the flames on Shen Shihuang's body, he ultimately held his tongue.

A deep blue flame appeared in Han Feng's hand.

"However."

"I can give you the Sea Heart Flame, but you cannot kill me!"