Ma Hongjun was thoroughly enraged by those words. Evil fire surged over his body, and his First Soul Ring suddenly lit up, vibrating with a humming sound.
The phantom Fire Phoenix behind him abruptly spread its wings and let out a shrill, vicious cry.
Though it lacked the majesty of a true phoenix, it still carried a scorching wave of heat.
"I told you, don't-call-me-a-barnyard-chicken! First Soul Skill: Phoenix Fire Line!"
The First Soul Ring behind Ma Hongjun shuddered, followed immediately by a fierce cry from his Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.
Aiming toward Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun abruptly opened his mouth and spat out a thick jet of flame. The crimson line of fire rushed straight at her, carrying heat so intense it almost set the air alight.
"Rongrong, watch out!"
Xue Na reacted swiftly. Soul Power suddenly erupted beneath her feet, and she moved in front of Ning Rongrong.
As she raised her hand, purple lightning gathered in her palm into a sharp bolt, which she sent toward the Phoenix Fire Line without hesitation.
Crackle-boom!
Lightning and flame collided violently in midair. Purple electric light and crimson flames instantly intertwined and annihilated each other.
A muffled explosion followed, sending a blast of air spreading outward and making the nearby leaves rustle.
Ning Rongrong was forced two steps back by the blast. She hurriedly steadied herself against Su Yu beside her, patted her chest, and stuck out her tongue.
"That was close! Nana, nicely done!"
Ma Hongjun was driven half a step back by the explosion's aftershock. Looking at the lingering electricity in Xue Na's palm, a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes, only to be swallowed by anger.
"Come at me again!"
He drove his Soul Power even harder, clearly intending to get serious.
Seeing that Ma