The atmosphere in the arena instantly reached its peak, and everyone's eyes focused on the two pairs about to take the stage.
Yan Jin of the Fire Feather Clan stepped forward slowly. The dark red flames around him no longer burned unchecked, instead drawing inward into a layer of flame armor pressed against his skin.
His crimson eyes locked onto Yun Che. His earlier contempt had vanished entirely, replaced by undisguised fighting spirit and a trace of solemnity.
"Human Guardian Spirit! Whatever your origins, being able to crush Shi Hansan's Guardian Spirit so easily qualifies you to face my full strength."
"Remember, the one who defeats you will be Yan Jin, young master of the Fire Feather Clan!"
As his words fell, a massive fiery apparition appeared behind Yan Jin. It was a scarlet-flamed phoenix with a wingspan of over a hundred feet, its feathers burning as it radiated scorching heat. This was his Guardian Spirit-the Trueflame Fire Phoenix.
The phoenix apparition let out a clear, ringing cry. Its flames abruptly surged, bathing the entire arena in crimson.
Asa drew a soft breath, ice-blue Spirit Power circulating rapidly within her. She could clearly sense the terrifying aura coming from Yan Jin across from her, far surpassing Shi Hansan's earlier aura.
She looked at Yun Che beside her and said softly, "Be careful, Lord Yun. Yan Jin's Fire Phoenix Trueflame is extremely overpowering."
Yun Che remained calm. His gaze fell on the phoenix apparition behind Yan Jin as he said mildly, "Fire Phoenix Trueflame? Nothing to fear."
He released no aura at all, still standing there like an ordinary human, yet this very calmness only intensified the unease in Yan Jin's heart.
"All an act!" Yan Jin snorted coldly, the flames in his eyes blazing brighter. "Let me show you the