Chapter 110: The Final Struggle

Boom!

Long Feng’s fist struck toward Han Tianyu’s chest.

Han Tianyu raised both arms to block. The impact forced him backward several steps. Before he could stabilize himself, Long Feng appeared beside him and launched another attack.

Han Tianyu’s expression changed. He barely managed to dodge the fist. Long Feng’s elbow passed close to his ribs.

Han Tianyu counterattacked with a flaming fist, but Long Feng caught his wrist.

The dark purple Hell Python Flame immediately wrapped around Long Feng’s arm. His physical strength suddenly erupted.

BOOM!

Han Tianyu’s body was thrown sideways. He landed heavily and slid across the arena. His expression had become considerably more serious.

He had initially believed that his Strange Flame would give him an advantage.

After all, both of them were Peak Golden Core cultivators, and he had considerable experience controlling his Strange Flame.

But now he had discovered something important.

Long Feng’s close-combat ability was far stronger than his own. Every exchange forced him to retreat. Every time their physical strength collided, he suffered.

’If this continues, I’ll only give him more opportunities.’

Long Feng’s eyes flashed as he watched him. He could clearly see Han Tianyu’s thoughts.

However, Long Feng also noticed that his opponent’s flame control is much more refined than his own.

Han Tianyu could turn his Strange Flame into different forms and use it together with his combat techniques.

Long Feng had not learned many dedicated flame-control techniques.

He was mainly relying on his own spiritual energy, soul power, and understanding of the Hell Python Flame to change its shape, but that did not mean he was inferior.

In fact, there was another reason his flame control was so abnormal.

His soul had been tempered repeatedly.

His soul power had already surpassed what was normal for his cultivation realm, and his control over spiritual energy was far more precise than that of ordinary cultivators.

Because of that, the Hell Python Flame could change forms almost instantly according to his thoughts.

The spectators were gradually becoming aware that this battle was far beyond an ordinary Peak Golden Core confrontation.

The two Strange Flames continuously changed shape. Every transformation required extraordinary control.

An ordinary cultivator couldn’t even imagine controlling flame energy to such a degree. Even the elders watching from the platform had become serious.

"This is... both of their soul powers are too strong."

One elder’s eyes narrowed.

"Idiots! Can’t you see the liquid like state of their flames. Their soul power has already surpassed the fourth-rank alchemist level."

Hearing this, rest of them immediately became shocked.

"Then doesn’t that mean their soul power is already comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

The surrounding elders became silent, that was precisely what made this battle so frightening.

Both of them were only Peak Golden Core cultivators, yet their soul power had already reached a level that ordinary cultivators of the same realm couldn’t even approach.

Once an alchemist reached the fifth rank, their soul power and control could allow them to transform their flames into a liquid-like state.

Although such flame transformations weren’t truly liquid or solid matter, they possessed a much greater concentration and destructive power than ordinary flames.

And these two young men were already displaying an astonishing degree of flame control despite not having reached that realm.

"No wonder Long Feng was able to obtain first place in the wilderness trial. He has been hiding far more strength than anyone realized."

Even Han Tianyu was shocked.

He had originally believed his Strange Flame control was one of his greatest advantages, but Long Feng was adapting to his flame almost instantly.

’His flame control is improving while we’re fighting.’

Han Tianyu’s expression became solemn.

’How is that possible?’ He couldn’t understand it.

Meanwhile, Long Feng was becoming more and more happy as their fight continued.

He finally realized the true benefits of Demon Emperor’s will.

Not only he could control his flame with frightening precision, but could also understand flame control method of his opponent, just by looking.

If Han Tianyu knew that he was learning core concept of his skills, he could shed blood tears.

While he was fighting with great interest, Han Tianyu had raised his both hands. The golden-blue flame rapidly gathered around his body.

This time, it didn’t form leaves, instead, they began to condense, overlapping layer by layer. And ultimately, the flame condensed into a gigantic rotating cone like shape.

A terrifying force gathered inside it and ts sharp tip pointed directly toward Long Feng.

’This is my advantage.’

He knew that Long Feng had never displayed a dedicated flame-control technique.

If they continued fighting purely through flame manipulation, Han Tianyu believed he could eventually overwhelm him.

"This time... I want to see how you stop this."

Whoosh!

The spinning flame cone shot forward, its speed was terrifying.

The rotating force caused the surrounding air to distort, and the sharp tip seemed capable of piercing through anything standing in its way.

Long Feng’s eyes narrowed.

Feeling the terrifying aura of this spinning cone, it was no doubt that this is a powerful Earth Rank technique.

He immediately gathered the purple flame around his left hand, condensed around his fingers, formed a claw shape. He reached forward his hand, sending the flame claw against the incoming attack.

BOOM!

The collision produced an explosive sound.

Long Feng’s arm trembled. The dark purple flames continuously surged around his fingers as he tried to hold the burning cone back, but the flame cone was far stronger than expected.

The rotation rapidly tore through the outer layer of his flame claw.

Crack!

One of the flame claws broke, then another. Long Feng’s eyes became serious.

’His flame-control technique is extremely powerful.’

The spinning cone continued advancing. It was now only a short distance from him.

"Break!"

The cone exploded with even greater power.

"You aren’t the only one who knows a few skills."

Suddenly, a smile formed upon Long Feng’s lips as he slowly opened his left hand.

"Gather."

The scattered dark purple flames surrounding the arena suddenly trembled.

Whoosh!

Every strand of Hell Python Flame began moving toward him and rapidly gathered together. The surrounding spiritual energy was pulled toward them.

Then-

"Bind."

The dark purple flames suddenly transformed into countless strands of flame chains that shot forward and wrapped around the spinning golden-blue cone from every direction.

The gigantic burning cone violently rotated, but it could no longer advance.

"What..." Han Tianyu’s pupils contracted.

But there was someone else who was in even greater shock.

On the elders’ platform, several figures suddenly stood up. Their expressions had changed completely.

"This..."

"How is that possible?"

Elder Dong’s eyes narrowed sharply. He stared at the scene in disbelief.

Long Feng had just used the surrounding flame energy as though it were an extension of his own body.

One elder suddenly looked toward Elder Dong.

"Did you secretly bring an elder into the competition disguised as a disciple?"

Elder Dong’s face twitched. "Don’t point fingers at our sect."

The elder continued staring at Long Feng.

"Then explain that control."

Elder Dong remained silent for a moment before speaking sharply.

"Didn’t your Vermilion Flame Sect already begin investigating him?"

His eyes narrowed. "It shouldn’t be long before you find out who he really is, so why are you guessing now?"

The Vermilion elder’s expression became awkward.

"That’s..."

They had already begun gathering information about Long Feng after his appearance during the wilderness trial.

But another experienced elder from the Vermilion Flame Sect shook his head.

"Don’t misunderstand what you’re seeing."

He stared at the dark purple flame chains.

"That isn’t true control over the natural power of heaven and earth."

Everyone looked toward him as he continued.

"He’s only borrowing a tiny fraction of the surrounding flame energy through his Strange Flame and soul power."

His expression remained solemn.

"If he had truly reached the legendary level of controlling the natural power of heaven and earth, defeating Han Tianyu would be nothing more than a thought."

The elders gradually understood.

"Still..."

"Even a fraction of that control is astonishing."

On the arena, Han Tianyu’s expression had become extremely ugly.

His flame cone was completely restrained. He tried to force it forward, but the dark purple flame chains continued tightening.

Long Feng looked at him.

"You’re very skilled at controlling your flame."

He smiled faintly. "But your control isn’t enough to suppress me."

The next instant, the dark purple chains suddenly exploded.

BOOM!

The golden-blue cone was violently pushed backward.

Han Tianyu’s body shook. The backlash struck him directly. Blood sprayed from the corner of his mouth, his body was thrown backward.

Bang!!!

He crashed heavily onto the arena and dust immediately filled the surroundings.

For several seconds, nobody spoke.

As the dust slowly settled, everybody saw Han Tianyu was on one knee several meters away. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

His breathing was ragged. His previously calm expression had completely disappeared.

Long Feng slowly walked toward him, each step echoed through the silent arena.

Han Tianyu’s hands trembled, but the more trembling was his heart.

He couldn’t accept it.

He had been the strongest disciple of the Vermilion Flame Sect. And yet, he had still been defeated by an unknown disciple from Azura Heaven Sect.

"I think this battle is over."

Long Feng stopped several steps away. He raised his hand.

Han Tianyu’s eyes narrowed.

Something inside his mind suddenly snapped.

"No." His voice trembled.

"I can’t lose."

In anger, he placed both hands against the ground. His bloodied fingers pressed deeply into the stone.

"NO!"

A terrifying flame aura suddenly erupted from his body.