A Single Heavenly Flame Burns Away All Things (Two-in-One, Please Subscribe!)

What a racket!

His joy had only just begun to bloom. At the moment his yin-yang and five elements became whole and complete, he had yet to let it all out, yet to enjoy that exhilaration for long.

That raucous crow's cry made Liu Dongqing's brows snap together.

And because it had shattered his joy, a fierce, murderous air surged up within him.

Yet when Liu Dongqing opened his eyes, he remained reasonably calm.

Within the incandescent Pure Yang Heavenly Fire, the Golden Crow Heavenly Demon had taken human form.

What greeted his eyes

was a sinister-looking Daoist whose face displayed rage at its utmost and killing intent in its purest form.

When the figure saw Liu Dongqing open his eyes and look his way,

he spoke slowly.

His voice was truly like metal grinding against stone: hoarse, sharp, and grating on the ears.

"Liu Dongqing! Liu Xuanyang!"

"You plotted to seize my sect's divine abilities and coveted its Divine Ability Fruit!"

"You said I'd have to enter the killing tribulation myself to take your life?"

"Well, this old man is here today!"

"And you? Are you ready to die?"

At that,

Liu Dongqing smiled.

He rose unhurriedly, shaking his head.

"If that's what you're asking,"

"no! I haven't prepared to die today!"

"Even if that truly is my end,"

"it shouldn't come today, and it won't come at your hands."

"You're not worthy of claiming such glorious renown!"

"But what about you?"

"Did you come with nothing but killing intent? Did you leave behind the courage and resolve to face your own death?"

As he spoke,

Liu Dongqing raised a hand almost absentmindedly. Heavenly River Dharma Power stirred, and he swept his hand lightly to one side.

In an instant,

the Sumeru Barrier parted as though it were a