Wounded by an ant in his eyes, and nearly losing the use of his right hand at that, Thunder Phoenix's face darkened until it looked ready to drip water.
"Boy, how did you do it? The Yin-Yang Flame ranks so low on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, yet it possesses such terrifying power."
"Want to know? Easy. I happen to need an imposing mount, and a Half-Saint Heavenly Demon Phoenix would do nicely. Accept me as your master and become my mount, and I'll tell you why."
"Boy, you're courting death!" Thunder Phoenix trembled with rage.
Li Changqing raised his sword, pointed it at Thunder Phoenix, and continued his taunts:
"That mangy old bird Feng Lieshan couldn't even injure me. If even a mighty Half-Saint Heavenly Demon Phoenix like you can't beat me, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan might as well rename itself the Mangy Bird Clan."
"Impudent!" Thunder Phoenix threw back his head and roared. A spear formed from lightning appeared in his hand.
The lightning spear radiated terrifying power, making the void tremble with every sweep.
Thunder Phoenix abruptly vanished from where he stood, and numerous phantom images of him appeared. He had clearly used the Demon Phoenix Step.
Li Changqing dared not let his guard down. He scanned his surroundings and hurriedly released his soul force to investigate, but he could not locate Thunder Phoenix's true body at all.
Suddenly, a chill descended from above. Acting on instinct, Li Changqing gripped the Yin-Yang Sword in both hands and held it horizontally overhead.
The lightning spear thrust down at Li Changqing from above, carrying surging thunderous power.
The blow sent Li Changqing crashing straight into the ground with a muffled thud.
Immediately afterward, Thunder Phoenix hurled the spear at Li Changqing.
Lightning struck incessantly. Enormous rocks shattered beneath the