Everyone had expected the battle between Zhu Tianjiao and Leng Buding to be fierce.
Yet to their surprise, Zhu Tianjiao, who had acted so full of himself and looked down on everyone, was being overwhelmed by Leng Buding throughout the fight.
"No, this is impossible! How could I lose to you!"
Zhu Tianjiao struggled violently to his feet. The blood spilling from the corner of his mouth stained the front of his robes red, and his eyes were filled with disbelieving madness.
He stared fixedly at Leng Buding as though he wanted to devour her alive.
"I am the ruler of the Blazing Flame God Kingdom! I command flame laws that can burn the heavens and destroy the earth! How could a woman who only plays with ice possibly beat me!"
He slammed both hands into the ground. Wild flames instantly erupted from his body, enveloping the entire arena in a scorching red glow. The air distorted with a sizzling hiss.
Leng Buding stood a short distance away, faint cold mist swirling around her. Her pretty face remained expressionless as she watched him calmly.
"Laws themselves are neither strong nor weak. It all depends on how their users wield them. Your flames may be fierce, but they are out of control and riddled with openings."
"Openings? I think you're courting death!"
Zhu Tianjiao roared, and the flames around him surged, transforming into a massive fire dragon that lunged at Leng Buding with claws outstretched and jaws bared.
This time, he all but staked everything on this attack, pouring all his remaining divine power into it. Wherever the fire dragon passed, the ground burned black, giving off an acrid smell.
Leng Buding's gaze sharpened. She lightly raised her delicate hand, and countless shards of ice appeared out of thin air, forming