The Power of the Fire Element Calamity Bearer

A tall, sturdy wall stood atop a steep cliff.

The wall was brightly lit, and countless Military Mages stood upon it.

The light illuminated their faces. Some looked resolute, others grim, but all carried a deadly intensity.

Before long, another large contingent of Military Mages arrived, with Mo Xie following at the rear.

As he climbed onto the wall, he spotted Zu Xingyi and Shao Hongying standing at the very front.

Zu Xingyi wore a military-green cape that stirred in the night breeze.

His handsome face was stern as he gazed toward the distant hillside.

Shao Hongying was dressed more simply, her warm clothes wrapped around her slender figure.

She looked around at her leisure. The moment she spotted Mo Xie in the crowd, she greeted him happily.

"Little Xie!"

Hearing her call, Mo Xie ran over.

Zu Xingyi frowned when he saw Mo Xie approach and barked at him.

"What are you doing here, kid? This is no place for a student. Get back to bed!"

"I wanted to see if I could help. Besides, I'm not one of your soldiers. I don't have to obey your orders."

Displeased with his attitude, Mo Xie talked back.

"Why, you little..."

Zu Xingyi pointed at Mo Xie and was about to lecture him when Shao Hongying cut him off angrily.

"Why are you yelling at him? Come here, Little Xie. Stand with me."

With Shao Hongying protecting him, Zu Xingyi could only let it go. He shot Mo Xie a glare.

"We don't need your help. Just stay out of trouble!"

"Got it... But what happened? Why did you declare an orange alert?"

Mo Xie nodded, then asked his question.

Zu Xingyi kept his eyes on the distance as he answered.

"Our scout team was patrolling out there when they found nearly six hundred Demon Beasts roaming about. They seem to be heading straight for Snow Peak Mountain Station!"

"Six hundred?!"

Mo Xie could not help crying out.

Six hundred Demon Beasts amounted to twelve Demon Beast nests. How could so many be roaming together?!

If he remembered correctly, Bo City had indeed faced an orange alert around this time.

But the number of Demon Beasts had been nowhere near this large.

Just then, a dazzling burst of Light Shine pierced through the dense forest in the distance.

It lit up the darkness, revealing what was happening among the trees.

Several Military Mages raced through the forest, each using Wind Element and Earth Element magic. A few also had Light Shine ready in their hands.

Behind them, trees shook violently. Leaves fell to the ground, only to be blown back into the air.

Demon Beasts packed close together in pursuit, kicking up clouds of dust.

Most of the six hundred Demon Beasts were wolves. Among them were many One-Eyed Demon Wolves and Bone Spike Fierce Wolves, along with beasts of other species.

The One-Eyed Demon Wolves at the front were repeatedly blinded by flashes of Light Shine.

Those that adjusted quickly resumed their frenzied chase.

Those that could not were trampled to death by the One-Eyed Demon Wolves behind them!

That set off a chain reaction. Several wolves tripped over those in front, disrupting the mass behind them and throwing the scene into chaos.

Their companions had been trampled to death, but these were Demon Beasts. Such a small matter would not stop them.

"Here they come," Mo Xie murmured as he watched the horde charge toward them.

Zu Xingyi took a deep breath, steadied himself, and shouted his orders.

"Wind Element Mages, move in and retrieve the scouts! Earth Element and Ice Element Mages, slow the beasts down! Light Element Mages, support them! Water Element Mages, be ready with Water Protection! Lightning Element and Fire Element Mages, bombard those animals!"

"Yes, sir!!!"

The Military Mages answered in a thunderous chorus. They began linking their Star Orbits and carried out their commander's orders.

Once the scout team had been brought back, Lightning Element and Fire Element spells rained down on the Demon Beasts.

The beasts at the front were either charred by lightning or reduced to ash by flames.

Earth Element and Ice Element magic slowed the beasts, while Light Element magic blinded them for a time, giving Thunder Seal and Fire Burst room to strike.

Working in an orderly rhythm, the mages held the Demon Beasts at bay with Beginner Magic alone.

Mo Xie could not help marveling at the sight.

No wonder they're Military Mages. Only the military could use Beginner Magic this well!

Caught up in the moment, he linked a Star Orbit of his own and summoned lightning.

"Thunder Seal: Wild Tactics!"

A violet Thunder Seal flew over the wall and struck a One-Eyed Demon Wolf.

The wolf had already exhausted itself struggling against Earth Wave and Ice Vine. That single Thunder Seal killed it.

It turned into a wisp of Remnant Soul that was drawn into the Qilin Pendant.

In truth, Mo Xie stood to gain the most from this battle.

Every Demon Beast that died became a Remnant Soul, and every one of them was drawn into the Qilin Pendant. With a little luck, he might even get an Essence Soul.

Spells continued to bombard the Demon Beasts. One Military Mage could no longer hold back and began drawing a Star Map.

Seeing that he was nearly finished, Zu Xingyi immediately stopped him.

"Don't use Intermediate Magic!"

He then turned to the other Intermediate Mages.

"Intermediate Mages, conserve your magic energy. Don't use Intermediate Magic carelessly. The warrior-level Bone Spike Fierce Wolves are your targets!"

The Intermediate Mages who had been itching to act settled down at their commander's order.

"This is a battle, but it's also a chance for you to gain experience. I expect you to take it seriously, and—"

Zu Xingyi was speaking earnestly when a slender hand reached out and smacked the back of his head.

The Military Mages froze. Mo Xie froze. Even Zu Xingyi froze.

He stiffly turned to look at Shao Hongying's dark expression.

"Wh-what is it?"

"Too much trouble."

Shao Hongying gave him a cool glance, her voice flat with impatience.

"Huh?"

Ignoring Zu Xingyi's expression, she walked to the edge of the wall and looked down at the Demon Beasts in disgust.

"Why make it so complicated when we can just wipe them out?"

Fire flared in her beautiful eyes, gradually filling her pupils. Flames danced at their corners.

Fire rose from beneath her long legs and formed a pair of flaming wings behind her.

Shao Hongying stepped into the air, beat her wings, and flew into the sky.

"Hongying, take it easy! Don't go overboard!"

Zu Xingyi shouted after her anxiously.

"I know. You're so annoying."

Shao Hongying pursed her lips and answered casually.

Wait, this isn't how she usually acts...

Mo Xie's mouth twitched as he watched his teacher's wife, who seemed rather different from usual.

Shao Hongying flew above the Demon Beasts. Star Orbits formed around her and joined into Star Maps, which finally came together as a dazzling Star Constellation!

"You filthy beasts can all die!"

A ball of fire ignited in her hand. She slowly raised it, forming a cloud of fire in the sky.

"Heavenly Flame Funeral: Thousand Flame Petals!"

Vivid peach-pink petals of fire drifted down from the cloud, so beautiful that no one could look away.

Yet who could have guessed how much terrifying power those lovely petals held?

One fiery petal landed on a One-Eyed Demon Wolf. In the blink of an eye, the beast burned to ash and scattered into the air.

And it did not end there. Anything that touched even a wisp of flame met the same fate.

Fiery petals landed everywhere, turning every Demon Beast they touched to ash.

The beasts died without pain, unable even to let out a final scream.

The entire hillside had become a sea of fire!

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