"Bargain with a tiger for its hide, and you deserve your death." Seeing Tang San devoured by the Nihility Devouring Flame, Xiao Yan smiled faintly. Dazzling flames surged from his body as he said in a deep voice, "Traitor, make your move. Let me see just how strong you've become."
Bang!
The instant Xiao Yan finished speaking, a low sonic boom sounded beside his ear. Space rippled before him, and a figure wreathed in eerie black flames appeared like a phantom.
The next second, the Nihility Devouring Flame pressed two fingers together, black flames dancing merrily upon them. The temperature rose throughout the world. With a hiss, he thrust those fingers toward Xiao Yan's throat.
The attack came so suddenly that even Xiao Yan, composed as he was, showed a flicker of astonishment. Yet an instant later, the dazzling flames covering his body reflexively condensed into a multicolored fire shield that seemed almost solid.
Bang!
The Nihility Devouring Flame's attack slammed into the fire shield with an explosive crash. At that very moment, Xiao Yan's hand seals changed with lightning speed. As they shifted, a soul phantom a thousand zhang tall enveloped his entire body.
"Yellow Springs Heavenly Wrath!"
Facing the Nihility Devouring Flame, whose strength had already soared, Xiao Yan dared not be careless. His very first move was an immensely powerful Dou Technique: Yellow Springs Heavenly Wrath.
"Moo!"
A terrifying soul sound wave erupted from the mouth of the thousand-zhang soul phantom, then hurtled toward the Nihility Devouring Flame at tremendous speed.
"Myriad Souls Worship!"
At the sight, the Nihility Devouring Flame frowned slightly and gently closed his hand before him. Pitch-black light burst from his palm, transforming into countless soul phantoms. They formed an eerie array around him, kneeling with expressions of utter devotion.
The next second,