Yun Che took a step forward with the Immortal-Splitting Saber in hand. Cangwu pure qi streamed along its blade, bathing the entire cavern in a clear glow.
He said calmly, "These petty tricks aren't enough to keep me here. Tell Yun Jin to come out. What skill is there in hiding behind others and playing dirty?"
Although Yun Che knew his opponent was stalling for time, he had no choice but to take Xiao Huohuo seriously as he was now.
Xiao Huohuo laughed and slammed his heavy sword against the ground, making the cavern floor bounce.
"My lord has no need to meet you in person. With me, Xiao Huohuo, here today, I can take all six of your heads and spare my lord the trouble of dirtying his hands."
As he spoke, he pressed down with one hand. Two shoulder plates sprang out of the black armor on his back, and blazing immortal fire particles rose above his head, instantly engulfing half the cavern.
Before Yun Che could speak, Niu Mang stepped forward and looked straight at Xiao Huohuo. "You're right. My lord doesn't need to deal with a small fry like you. I'll fight you."
Yun Che nodded slightly and stepped aside to make room for Niu Mang. "Be careful. His heavy sword can shatter immortal power. Don't match him strength for strength," he said gravely.
Niu Mang grunted in acknowledgment, hoisted the Mountain-Cleaving Axe onto his shoulder, and stamped down, making loose stones throughout the cavern jump. He shouted in a booming voice.
"You, Xiao! Quit making threats over there. Come over if you want to fight! Let's see which is harder, that head of yours or my axe!"
Xiao Huohuo nodded lightly. "As Yun Che's first mutated demon general, you've managed to survive until today. You