"That was my carelessness." Carlos climbed out of the pit, blood at the corner of his mouth and his face livid.
He tore off his tattered red robe, and black flames surged up again, fiercer than before.
He had suffered at the hands of a Soul King, and right in the middle of the street.
That felt worse than being killed.
Carlos shot into the sky from the pit, the black flaming eagle wings behind him swelling wildly.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"
His entire body twisted and expanded within the black flames. His skin became covered in eagle feathers, and his eyes transformed into two clusters of black fire.
Soon, a gigantic black flaming eagle several meters long spread its wings above Gengxin City. With a single cry, the temperature throughout the city rose by several degrees.
"Die!" The giant eagle spoke as it dove down.
It opened its beak and poured a thick stream of black flames toward Wu Changkong.
Wu Changkong did not take it head-on. He held the Heavenly Frost Sword across his side and released the Snow Demon Ice Armor to protect both himself and his Battle Armor.
"Tang Sect secret art, Purple Demon Eyes."
Once Purple Demon Eyes was activated, he could clearly see Carlos's movements and attacks, allowing him to predict them.
Meanwhile, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track allowed him to narrowly evade Carlos's attacks time and again.
The black flames and attacks missed repeatedly, making Carlos increasingly furious.
Wu Changkong was like a slippery loach, dodging every time Carlos thought he had him.
On the ground, Erich stood with his hands behind his back, his expression dark.
He turned to Si Long. "The Blacksmith Association has sheltered a murderer. Their crime deserves death. None of you will be able to wash your