Chapter 155 Chu Han VS Old Ghost Chiyang

Chu Han sprinted all the way, the sounds of shouting and explosions behind him gradually fading as the weaker Martial Artists were left far behind.

He traveled for hundreds of kilometers, yet he still didn't lower his guard.

Behind him, a scorching and violent Aura clung to him like a maggot on a bone, pursuing him relentlessly.

No matter how he changed direction or adjusted his speed, he couldn't shake off his pursuer.

"This Aura should belong to Old Ghost Chi Yang of the Flame Brilliance Valley!" Chu Han frowned slightly.

He hadn't expected that among the three Grandmasters, it would be this 8th Rank Initial Stage fire-attribute powerhouse who caught up. Moreover, the opponent seemed able to pinpoint his location with precision, clearly having used some kind of tracking secret technique or treasure.

Chu Han stopped fleeing blindly and decided to deal with this enemy first.

Since his Cultivation reached a Breakthrough to the 6th rank after consuming the innate green lotus seed, an 8th Rank Initial Stage enemy was no longer as difficult to deal with as before.

Even if Old Ghost Chi Yang was slightly stronger than the Black-Robed Elder who controlled insects, he would still find it hard to pose a threat to him.

With a thought, he abruptly changed direction and charged toward a nearby barren mountain peak.

This peak was steep and rugged, with an open view at the summit and few obstructions—the perfect place for a decisive battle.

A few breaths later, Chu Han stood at the edge of the summit cliff with a bottomless abyss beneath his feet, the howling gale whipping his robes.

He turned around and waited quietly for the pursuer to arrive.

Before long, a brilliant red light shot up from the foot of the mountain in the distance. Its speed was astonishing, reaching the summit in an instant like a falling meteor.

As the red light dissipated, the figure of Old Ghost Chi Yang appeared before Chu Han.

He was surrounded by raging flames, his face twisted with extreme greed and urgency, his eyes fixed on Chu Han like a Vicious Beast staring at its prey.

"Run, brat! Why aren't you running anymore?" Old Ghost Chi Yang roared in a hoarse voice. "Hand over the bodhi fruit, and I can give you a quick death!"

Old Ghost Chi Yang had been famous for many years but had been stuck at the 8th Rank Initial Stage for decades, unable to achieve a Breakthrough. This was mainly because he had exhausted his talent when he first broke through to the 8th rank, leaving him with insufficient potential.

The pure spiritual energy contained in the bodhi fruit was his only hope for breaking through his Bottleneck. This was why he was so frantic, not hesitating to pursue alone.

Raging flames rolled around Old Ghost Chi Yang, the heat waves distorting the air. That violent fire-attribute energy made Chu Han certain that the opponent's talent was definitely S-rank.

But what puzzled him more was how Old Ghost Chi Yang could keep up with him, so he asked, "How did you manage to keep following me?"

In terms of speed, Old Ghost Chi Yang was far inferior.

Yet the opponent could always lock onto his position.

Old Ghost Chi Yang threw his head back and laughed, his voice filled with immense confidence. "Brat, you're too green! The Cultivation Technique I Cultivate specifically counters all fire-attribute Martial Artists. As long as fire-attribute energy flows within your body, you will never escape my tracking!"

Chu Han understood now. No wonder the opponent could accurately lock onto his position; it was a tracking property inherent to the Cultivation Technique.

A cold smile played on the corner of his lips. "Even if you can catch up, so what? I obtained this bodhi fruit through my own ability, and naturally, I will keep it through my own strength!"

"Arrogant!"

Old Ghost Chi Yang's face darkened, and the flames around him instantly surged.

"Today, I'll show you what the true Dao of fire manipulation is!"

Before his voice could fade, Old Ghost Chi Yang's figure flashed. He condensed a long flame saber in his hand, its blade wreathed in dark red flames. With a sharp whistle that tore through the air, he slashed directly at Chu Han's face.

This strike contained the foundation of his decades of Cultivation. The saber technique was fierce, and the flame temperature was extremely high.

Seeing this, Chu Han fully activated his Flame God Body. Crimson flames covered his entire body as he swung his flame demon battle saber to meet the long flame saber.

"Clang!"

The two blades collided, sparks flying everywhere. A terrifying energy shockwave spread out, instantly grinding the rocks on the mountain peak into powder.

Chu Han only felt a wave of numbness in his arm. The power of Old Ghost Chi Yang's flames truly lived up to its reputation, unexpectedly being on par with his own Flame Gods Fire.

"Using ordinary power still won't be enough to deal with an expert of this level."

"Demonic Ape Transformation!"

Chu Han roared, his strength surging. He swung his saber again, and the Army Breaking Saber Momentum loomed over Old Ghost Chi Yang like a mountain.

Old Ghost Chi Yang was experienced. He danced with his long flame saber, creating a sky full of flames that blocked Chu Han's Army Breaking Saber Momentum.

Simultaneously, he stomped his foot, and several pillars of fire erupted from the ground, flanking Chu Han in a pincer attack.

The two engaged in a fierce battle at the summit. The roar of clashing flames was incessant. The soil and rocks of the entire peak were melted by the fire, turning into a river of lava that flowed down the mountain.

Chu Han pushed his Nine Dragons True Fire Art to the limit. His Flame Gods Fire, fused with Dragon Fire Yuan Power, continuously poured into the saber's blade, each strike carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth.

Meanwhile, Old Ghost Chi Yang relied on his decades of combat experience, unleashing an endless stream of fire Martial Skills and maintaining a flawless defense.

Furthermore, Old Ghost Chi Yang's Cultivation Technique and talented flames were both very powerful. He was the first opponent Chu Han had encountered whose fire was not inferior to his own.

"I can't drag this out any longer!" Chu Han thought to himself.

After a series of probes, Chu Han knew that his normal state wouldn't give him an advantage. A prolonged battle would be unfavorable, so he had to end it quickly.

"Nine Transformations of Heavenly Fire - Second Transformation!"

The crimson flames around him instantly surged, their color deepening and the temperature suddenly rising several times over. Every wisp of fire carried an Aura that could burn mountains and boil seas.

"What kind of flame is this?!" Old Ghost Chi Yang's expression changed drastically. He felt the power of Chu Han's flames skyrocket, far exceeding their previous intensity and even faintly suppressing his own flames.

Chu Han didn't waste any more words and slashed out, a fire Dragon roaring as it charged toward Old Ghost Chi Yang.

Old Ghost Chi Yang hurriedly concentrated all his Yuan Power. His long flame saber expanded by dozens of feet as he met the fire Dragon head-on.

"Boom!"

The fire Dragon collided with the long flame saber. Old Ghost Chi Yang's flames were instantly crushed, and he was struck by a massive reactionary force, sent flying backward rapidly.

Chu Han pressed the advantage, his figure flashing as he appeared before Old Ghost Chi Yang, his flame demon battle saber aiming straight for the man's neck.

Old Ghost Chi Yang immediately erupted with flames, evaporating all the rocks beneath him and vanishing below in a flash.

Just then, a cold voice suddenly drifted up from below the summit: "Old Ghost Chi Yang, to be pushed to this extent by a mere brat... you've really regressed in your old age."

Chu Han's heart tightened, and he abruptly looked down.

He saw a blue figure drifting onto the summit like a ghost, surrounded by a dense mist of water vapor. It was the Xiao Family's 8th-Rank Grandmaster, Xiao Xuanjun.

Her gaze swept over Old Ghost Chi Yang, her eyes holding a hint of mockery. "To think you would have such a pathetic moment."

Old Ghost Chi Yang took the opportunity to distance himself from Chu Han. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he snorted coldly, "This kid is indeed a bit strange. His flames are eerie and his saber momentum is overbearing. If you don't believe me, you can try for yourself!"

As he spoke, he rapidly circulated his Yuan Power, recovering from his recent injuries.

Xiao Xuanjun looked at Chu Han, a serious expression appearing on her face.

She and Old Ghost Chi Yang had fought for half their lives, and their strengths had always been evenly matched.

Since even Old Ghost Chi Yang had suffered at Chu Han's hands, the result wouldn't be much different if she were to act alone.

To deal with Chu Han, it seemed they would need to join forces.

Chu Han's brow furrowed as he realized things were taking a turn for the worse.

Xiao Xuanjun was a water-attribute Martial Artist, while he primarily Cultivated the fire attribute. Water counters fire, so her appearance was extremely disadvantageous for him.

Moreover, facing two 8th-Rank Grandmasters at the same time, even if he activated the Giant Whale Transformation, he might not necessarily gain the upper hand.