The firebird opened its beak, letting out a clear, pleasant cry.
The instant the sound rang out, surging flames spread in all directions, igniting the dry vines rushing forward after losing their moisture.
"Not bad! A very brilliant method! A very formidable spell!"
"But... is this your so-called trump card? With only this much skill, it is still far from enough!"
"Those who play with fire will eventually burn themselves!"
A flicker of surprise flashed through Duanmu Liuying's eyes, while a mocking curve rose at the corners of her lips.
Her ten fingers flicked lightly as she swiftly activated the array.
Even more vines burst from the ground. Under her control, they carried towering flames as they charged straight at Su Shi'er.
The merciless blaze was like a ferocious beast lurking within the fire, seeking to swallow Su Shi'er whole.
Within the flames, the emerald flying sword's killing intent remained undiminished as it seized the chance to strike at Su Shi'er's heart.
"Burn oneself by playing with fire?"
Su Shi'er stood where he was, his face glowing red as fire beneath the reflection of the flames.
He made no unnecessary movements, nor did he show any intention of dodging the incoming flying sword.
Using the Four Symbols Secret Art consumed no less True Yuan than the Great Brahma Holy Palm. At this moment, he had to conserve his True Yuan as much as possible.
"Heaven and Earth Without Bounds—Fenglei Arises!"
As Su Shi'er's clear voice rang out once more, a shocking hurricane suddenly surged up with him at its center.
With Su Shi'er as its eye, the hurricane not only intensified the burning flames, but also drove the fire outward in all directions.
In the blink of an eye, the mountain forest formed by the array was set ablaze by