198: Battle against Flame Dance

On White Cloud Master's face, which was as calm as an ancient well, his brow furrowed slightly and almost imperceptibly.

The Zhenyuan Marquiss Residence and the Yin Yang Sect shared a deep history,

with successive generations of Marquises entering the world as Yin Yang Sect Disciples, making their relationship intricate and deeply rooted.

As a trusted aide of the Marquis Residence, it was not surprising that Scarface could easily enter the mountain.

His gaze swept across the third group area below, where Meng Bi was staring gloomily toward the seventh group's arena, his eyes a mix of jealousy and malice.

"Hmph, that Meng boy is narrow-minded; he'll never achieve great things."

White Cloud Master snorted coldly in his heart, instantly guessing Scarface's purpose for coming—

it was nothing more than clearing obstacles for Meng Bi, and perhaps even coveting the Opportunity on Yao Delong.

His gaze fell back onto Yao Delong once more; the youth in white was currently closing his eyes to regulate his breathing,

his aura as deep and steady as an abyss, the imposing might of his previous Three Suns Burning the Heavens to break the Formation still fresh in memory.

'Mid Nascent Soul Stage... Scarface...' Thoughts flashed through White Cloud Master's mind.

The strength Yao Delong displayed, especially that unpredictable Instantaneous Body Sword Art and the terrifying power of the Three Suns,

led him to have an even higher evaluation of Yao Delong's potential.

'This boy's movement technique is extraordinarily bizarre; an ordinary Nascent Soul Stage would likely struggle even to touch the corner of his robes.

When those Three Suns erupt with full force, their power has already faintly touched the threshold of the Nascent Soul... Though Scarface is strong, he might not necessarily gain an advantage before this boy.'

An idea took shape in White Cloud Master's mind.

He needed a whetstone, and Yao Delong, this peerless treasure blade with its edge fully exposed, needed the sharpening of true life-and-death trials even more!

Within the Sect, rules were strict and fellow Disciples were forbidden from killing one another, but the God Burial Abyss Secret Realm... was a different world entirely!

"Junior Brother Ziyang,"

White Cloud Master replied via voice transmission, his voice calm yet carrying an unquestionable authority,

"Send someone to keep an eye on Scarface and ensure he behaves himself within the Sect.

Although the Marquis Residence is on good terms with our Sect, within the Yin Yang Sect,

it is not their place for their people to order others around, and even less can we allow them to touch the future pillars of our Sect!

As for outside the Sect... as long as the Sect rules are not violated,

the Sect will not find it convenient to interfere too much in the competition for 'Opportunities' among Disciples."

Venerable Ziyang instantly grasped the deep meaning in the Sect Head's words—ensure Yao Delong's safety within the Sect,

but once outside the Sect, especially upon entering a dangerous place like the Burial God Abyss, it would be a matter of individual ability, with life and death left to fate!

This was both a trial and a screening. He immediately responded, "Yes, Sect Head Senior Brother."

He then secretly gave an order, and a Late Nascent Soul Stage Elder with a steady aura, hidden in the shadows, quietly locked onto Scarface's aura.

Scarface was currently lurking in the shadows at the edge of the martial arts arena, like a hidden venomous snake.

Naturally, he had also seen the terrifying scene of Yao Delong's Three Suns incinerating the Formation,

and in those cold eyes, killing intent had almost solidified, though there was even more of an unprecedented gravity and wariness.

In the third group area, Meng Bi's face was so gloomy it looked as if it could drip water.

The more Yao Delong dazzled, the more the fire of jealousy burned in his heart.

The light of those Three Suns seemed to scorch his self-esteem.

"Yao Delong... you won't be gloating for much longer..."

He muttered to himself, his eyes flickering with a malicious light.

Elsewhere, the wicked smile on Third Prince Xiao Chen's lips grew even more intense.

He licked his lips like a venomous snake that had set its sights on the most delicious prey.

"A Ninth-Grade Golden Core... Pure Yang Power... an Earth Rank Supreme Grade Cultivation Method... and that bizarre movement technique... Yao Delong, oh Yao Delong, the secrets on you truly make this Prince's heart itch with anticipation!

I hope you can enter the Burial God Abyss... Hehe, this Prince will certainly 'entertain' you well and turn everything you have into my stepping stones!"

The third day's round-robin tournament quickly came to a close.

In the seventh group, Yao Delong stood at the top of the rankings with an undisputed three-day undefeated record,

while Zhao Wuhen and Yan Wu each had one loss, placing second and third respectively.

The entire Yin Yang Sect was discussing Yao Delong's peerless elegance with those Three Suns Burning the Heavens,

anticipating whether he could secure first place in the group with a perfect record on the final day.

On the fourth day, the final day of the round-robin, the atmosphere at the martial arts arena was unprecedentedly fervent.

Everyone's gaze was focused on Arena Number One of the seventh group.

"Seventh group, Arena Number One! Yao Delong (Luoxia Peak) versus Yan Wu (Chiyan Peak)!"

The Referee Elder's voice carried a hint of excitement, igniting the passion of the entire crowd.

This was the final Peak confrontation of the seventh group!

Dressed in a fiery red outfit, Yan Wu stepped onto the arena like a burning flame spirit.

Her beautiful eyes were bright, and her Battle Intent rose around her like physical flames as she stared intently at the white-clothed figure walking slowly toward her.

Yao Delong's Three Suns that burned the heavens and boiled the seas yesterday had given her a massive shock,

but it had not extinguished her Battle Intent; instead, it had stirred the pride and refusal to lose within her bones!

"Yao Delong! Let me see if your Sword Domain is more overbearing, or if my Heaven Burning Fire Domain is stronger!"

Yan Wu's voice was crisp and full of power, carrying a determination that moved forward without looking back.

Yao Delong's expression was calm as he nodded slightly. "Senior Sister Yan, please."

"Begin!"

Before the words had even faded, Yan Wu had already struck first!

She knew well the terror of Yao Delong's bizarre movement technique and could not let him perform it easily!

"Heaven Burning Fire Domain! Open!"

Boom—!

Crimson flames surged wildly from Yan Wu's body like a volcanic eruption!

Instantly, the entire arena turned into a sea of raging fire!

The air was scorched until it twisted and deformed, and a terrifyingly high temperature spread out, causing even the protective light shield at the edge of the arena to ripple violently!

Within this fire Domain, Yan Wu was the Dominator; her speed, strength, and control over flames all received a massive boost!

At the same time, this was the most powerful restriction on an enemy's movements!

"Want to restrict my movement technique?"

Yao Delong instantly saw through Yan Wu's intention. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and with a thought,

"Sword Domain! Open!"

Buzz—!

A completely different yet equally vast and majestic will instantly descended!

When Yao Delong's Sword Domain expanded, it was not the pure heavy pressure from yesterday,

but instead carried two completely different terrifying attributes—

On the left, crimson-gold flames burned fiercely, emitting an overbearing aura that could incinerate all things;

On the right, countless fine, sharp, silver-white Sword Qi that seemed capable of tearing through space were cutting frantically!

Incineration! Destruction! Dual Sword Domain!

Rumble—!

Two powerful Domain forces collided fiercely!

The crimson sea of fire and the Sword Domain, woven from crimson-gold and silver-white, squeezed, eroded, and countered each other frantically!

The space of the entire arena shook violently, letting out groans as it became overwhelmed!

Yan Wu's expression changed slightly!

She felt as if her Heaven Burning Fire Domain had crashed into a fortress of steel that was burning with flames

and covered in sharp spikes!

That power of incineration and her own flames burned and canceled each other out,

while the omnipresent destructive Sword Qi acted like countless tiny cutting machines,

frantically tearing and weakening the boundaries of her fire Domain!

Her Domain was actually retreating step by step, being compressed to a range of only three zhang around her!

"His Sword Domain... is actually this overbearing?!"

Yan Wu was shocked; only after experiencing it personally did she realize the pressure of Yao Delong's Sword Domain.

In the collision of Domains, she was actually completely at a disadvantage!

"Fire Dragon Burning the World!"

Yan Wu gave a sharp cry and, no longer hesitating, whipped out the Crimson Long Whip in her hand!

The long whip expanded rapidly in the wind, instantly transforming into a ferocious fire dragon dozens of zhang long!

The fire dragon roared, carrying a terrifying might that could burn the eight wildernesses, opening its massive mouth to bite toward Yao Delong!

This was her strongest single-target attack!