The Flame God Halberd had fused with a Godstone, officially becoming a sacred artifact. Although it was merely a one-star Earth Sacred Artifact, the gap between a Supreme Weapon and a sacred artifact was immense. By contrast, the difference among Earth Sacred Artifacts was much smaller.
With a one-star Earth Sacred Artifact, Huo Wubian's strength steadily surpassed Huo Wujin and Hei Sha. He could be considered an expert among Quasi-Legendary Supremes.
Deep azure flames coiled through the air, transforming into a ferocious qilin that lunged at Ye Chen.
"Good timing!"
Ye Chen shouted, unleashing the Dominion Sword Style.
Boom!
The fire qilin and Sword Qi perished together, and a violent shockwave swept in all directions.
"Impressive. As expected of a Quasi-Legendary Supreme."
Ye Chen understood this clearly. He possessed the strength of a Quasi-Legendary Supreme only because of the Heavenly Sword, whereas Huo Wubian and the others inherently possessed such strength. With real power behind them, they were naturally formidable and not easily dealt with.
"However, I have the Phantom Sword Style. So long as their Mind Force is not strong enough, none of them are my match." Ye Chen had great confidence in his Phantom Sword Style. Not every Quasi-Legendary Supreme possessed defenses as powerful as his—indeed, very few did. Thus, as long as they were affected by the illusion for even an instant, he could find a flaw and strike their bodies.
"Blazing Fire River!"
Seeing his ultimate move neutralized, Huo Wubian unleashed an even more powerful attack. As soon as it emerged, surging flames transformed into a river, crashing toward Ye Chen with overwhelming force.
"It's time to get serious."
Without dodging or evading, Ye Chen charged straight into the river of flames.
"Courting death."
Huo Wubian sneered.
Yet the next instant, his expression froze. Ye Chen