Above the clouds, a wisp of fiery energy flew like a red ribbon. Suddenly, a crystal sword slashed across its path and split it in two.
But the two halves of the red ribbon abruptly accelerated. Not far from the crystal sword, Chen Wei stood on another sword, controlling it.
"Is it intelligent?"
Chen Wei watched the fiery energy fly toward him and thought, Is it intelligent?
Clearly, the fiery energy knew he was the one controlling the sword. The moment it was attacked, it went after him instead of fighting the crystal sword.
"Frost Crystal Sword, Frost Extinguishes Ten Thousand Miles!"
As the fiery energy approached, Chen Wei formed a hand seal. The crystal sword plunged into the clouds below, and countless massive ice crystals thrust upward. Under the scouring of the terrible cold, both streams of fiery energy were reduced to ash in an instant.
The cultivators of this world just have no way to counter the Qi-Devouring Firebird. In truth, it's... nothing special! Chen Wei thought.
He had chosen this spot because torrential rain was falling beneath the clouds. He had waited here for the Qi-Devouring Firebird to return, then combined the moisture below with the Frost Crystal Sword's chill to create cold powerful enough to destroy its fiery energy. Killing it had been easy.
He flew on, faster and faster. The dark clouds below grew thicker, heaving like waves, with faint flashes of lightning deep within them.
Suddenly, a circle appeared ahead!
Dark clouds surrounded it, but a huge hole had opened in their midst. Red light pierced up through the opening, along with an astonishing heat.
Frost Crystal Sword in hand, Chen Wei grew solemn. He slowed and flew to the edge of the opening. Looking down, he saw the enormous Qi-Devouring Firebird on the