The Divine Lord and Firebearer-Xi launched into a true, fierce battle.
This was not merely a contest of Great Dao power, but also of physique and combat instinct.
Firebearer-Life also stepped down from the battle platform and looked at Ming, Ling, and even Firebearer-Shadow in the distance. "Though our methods of cultivation should be much the same, this world is, after all, the world where I was born.
"I know the Firebearers' cultivation methods inside out.
"If you wish to enter this world, then in the end, strength must do the talking.
"Fight!
"Only after a fight can we communicate better.
"Which of you will come?"
Firebearer-Ming stepped forward and slowly said, "Let me see what is different about your power."
Boundless darkness, more silent than the lonely Void itself, soundlessly flooded toward Firebearer-Life.
Firebearer-Life's aura surged along with it.
Within the dark divine kingdom, a sacred willow tree grew.
The willow took root in the darkness, absorbing the power of the Void and even the power of darkness, blooming with the radiance of life.
Yet the aura of darkness sought to devour, assimilate, corrode, and wither all life.
The aura of life and the tides of darkness devoured one another and clashed against one another.
Seeing the four powerful figures battle, everyone else watching wore grave expressions.
Ling and Shadow both found it strange.
Why had such terrifying figures been born in this newly formed world?
As Firebearers, they knew the growth patterns of countless worlds well.
From countless worlds evolving life, to giving rise to cultivation, to the elevation and growth of the Great Dao... all of this required constant evolution.
Yet this newly born world had drastically shortened that process!
What exactly was going on?
Firebearer-Shadow had declared beforehand that he was merely an observer, so naturally,