Chapter 156 One Against Two, Heavenly Fire's Third Transformation!
Xiao Xuanjun's gaze landed on Chu Han, a cold sneer curling her lips. "The bodhi fruit is a supreme treasure of heaven and earth. Someone like you, who dares not show his true face, is not worthy of possessing it."
"You want the bodhi fruit too?" Chu Han sneered. "If you have the ability, come and take it yourself."
Killing intent flashed in Xiao Xuanjun's eyes. She was determined to obtain the bodhi fruit; that fruit could significantly enhance Mental Energy and cultivation, allowing her to take a step further.
This was simply too important for a large Family.
"Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite."
Xiao Xuanjun's hands formed seals, and the water vapor around her instantly condensed, transforming into a massive blue light screen. It carried a majestic pressure as it pressed down towards Chu Han.
This was precisely Xiao Xuanjun's famous ultimate technique, Profound Water Without Waves. It appeared gentle but actually contained extremely strong binding and crushing power.
Chu Han did not dare to be careless. The Yuan Qi within his body circulated frantically, and crimson flames condensed in his palm as he struck out fiercely: "Heaven Burning Palm!"
The massive flaming palm print, carrying a terrifying temperature, collided violently with the blue light screen.
Boom!
Flame and water intertwined, producing a sizzling sound as a vast amount of steam diffused, enveloping the entire mountain peak.
The blue light screen gradually dissolved under the burning of the flames, while the power of the Heaven Burning Palm was also weakened by more than half by the water vapor.
Xiao Xuanjun's expression changed slightly. She hadn't expected Chu Han's flames to be so overbearing that they could even defeat her Profound Water Without Waves.
With this, she completely recognized Chu Han's strength and knew that she couldn't take him down alone.
Seeing this, Old Ghost Chi Yang immediately said, "Xiao Xuanjun, this kid's strength is too great; neither of us is a match for him alone. Why don't we temporarily join forces? We'll kill him first to seize the bodhi fruit, and then discuss the distribution. How about it?"
Xiao Xuanjun pondered for a moment and nodded.
"Fine! I'll do as you say, but if you dare to play tricks, don't blame me for being impolite!"
She had arrived with this idea in mind from the beginning; if she missed this opportunity, it would be difficult to obtain the bodhi fruit again.
She had simply let Old Ghost Chi Yang speak first so she could use it to make him concede more later.
"Rest assured, this old man disdains doing such things!" Old Ghost Chi Yang laughed loudly.
The two had dealt with each other for decades, and each other's thoughts were crystal clear.
The flames around Old Ghost Chi Yang surged again. "Kid, you won't escape even if you grow wings now!"
Looking at the two 8th-Rank Grandmasters before him, a raging Battle Intent ignited in Chu Han's heart.
Since he couldn't get away, then he would fight!
It was the perfect time to see where his limits lay.
"If you want to kill me, you'd better see if you have the ability!"
After Chu Han finished speaking, the aura on his body surged again, his muscles bulged, and a pale blue light enveloped him. His strength reached its limit.
"Giant Whale Transformation!"
Chu Han slashed out with his saber, the Saber Force like a rainbow, striking towards both of them simultaneously.
"Defend together!" Xiao Xuanjun shouted low. The water vapor around her surged frantically, instantly condensing into an Ice Crystal Giant Shield dozens of zhang high.
Old Ghost Chi Yang didn't hesitate either, controlling red flames to condense into a Fire Barrier, overlapping it with the ice crystal shield to form a dual defense of intertwined ice and fire.
Boom!
The Saber Force crashed into the defensive barrier. Cracks instantly covered the ice crystals, the Fire Barrier trembled violently, and both defenses collapsed simultaneously.
Old Ghost Chi Yang and Xiao Xuanjun were sent flying back as if struck by a heavy blow, crashing heavily into the mountain wall hundreds of meters away, kicking up a cloud of debris.
The two staggered to their feet, blood overflowing from the corners of their mouths, their eyes filled with horror.
Xiao Xuanjun wiped away the blood and said solemnly, "This is his true strength! With just this power and flame, he can be considered a top expert even among the 8th Rank Initial Stage!"
Old Ghost Chi Yang's expression was grave, yet he remained unwilling. "Hmph, it's just some kind of explosive secret technique! As long as his strength hasn't reached the 8th Rank Middle Stage, he's no match for our combined efforts! His outburst must have a time limit; we'll wear him down to death!"
Before his voice had even faded, Chu Han's figure had already arrived as if teleporting. The flame demon battle saber slashed out again, the Saber Force even sharper than before.
Old Ghost Chi Yang and Xiao Xuanjun did not dare to be negligent and immediately launched a counterattack.
Old Ghost Chi Yang also performed a secret method, burning his own life energy. His Flaming Long Saber's power surged as he met the Saber Force.
Xiao Xuanjun formed seals with her hands, condensing a hundred-meter-long blue spear that aimed straight for Chu Han's body.
Boom!
Another wave of intense clashing ensued, with saber light, flames, and water vapor intertwining.
The massive energy shockwaves continued to spread, and the rocks at the mountain peak were repeatedly torn and melted; the scene was extremely shocking.
Looking from a distance, one could see the height of the entire mountain peak was constantly decreasing, and the melted rock had turned into a great river of lava surrounding the peak.
Relying on the terrifying power of the Giant Whale Transformation, every move Chu Han made forced the two into dangerous situations, suppressing them for a time.
However, Old Ghost Chi Yang and Xiao Xuanjun were, after all, Great Grandmasters who had been famous for many years, and their combat experience was extremely rich.
Xiao Xuanjun's water-attribute talent happened to counter Chu Han's flames. Whenever the power of Chu Han's flames surged, she would release a large amount of water vapor to weaken the temperature and range of the flames.
Meanwhile, Old Ghost Chi Yang took the opportunity to launch fierce attacks, making up for the shortcoming of the water attribute's insufficient offensive power.
The two coordinated tacitly—one attacking, one defending, one water, one fire—actually managing to neutralize Chu Han's many lethal attacks.
Chu Han thought to himself that things were looking bad.
Although his Giant Whale Transformation and Nine Transformations of Heavenly Fire - Second Transformation were strong, they had time limits; his full-power outburst could only be maintained for a few minutes.
The two before him clearly intended to stall for time, not engaging in close combat at all and only using long-range Martial Skills to consume his Yuan Qi.
If things continued like this, once his explosive state disappeared, the situation would surely reverse, and he would fall into an extremely passive position.
"I can't delay any longer; I have to take a gamble!" A flash of determination crossed Chu Han's eyes.
He suddenly retreated several steps, and the flames around him abruptly retracted. Immediately after, an aura far more terrifying than before erupted from within him.
"Not good! He's going all out!" Xiao Xuanjun's face changed drastically.
Chu Han let out a roar, pushing the Flame Gods Fire within him to the extreme: "Nine Transformations of Heavenly Fire - Third Transformation!"
Buzz!
The terrifying aura swept out like a tsunami, and the space at the mountain peak began to distort violently.
At this moment, his strength underwent a qualitative leap, becoming infinitely close to the 8th Rank Middle Stage, forming an absolute power suppression over Old Ghost Chi Yang and Xiao Xuanjun!
"This... what kind of secret technique is this?!"
Old Ghost Chi Yang was scared out of his wits. He felt Chu Han's aura surge instantly, far exceeding his understanding, and fear was born in his heart for the first time.
Chu Han wasted no more words. With a flash of his body, he instantly appeared before Old Ghost Chi Yang.
A massive crimson fire dragon condensed on the flame demon battle saber, carrying a power that could burn the heavens and destroy the earth as it slashed towards Old Ghost Chi Yang.
Old Ghost Chi Yang hurriedly mobilized all his Yuan Qi, condensing his Flaming Long Saber to its maximum power in an attempt to resist.
But at this moment, Chu Han's strength had already far surpassed his.
Crack! The Flaming Long Saber was instantly shattered, and the crimson blade glow slashed into Old Ghost Chi Yang without any obstruction.
"No!" Old Ghost Chi Yang let out a desperate roar. His body was instantly split in two by the blade glow, dark red blood and flames splashed together, and his aura vanished instantly.
Having dealt with Old Ghost Chi Yang, Chu Han turned to Xiao Xuanjun without hesitation.
Xiao Xuanjun was scared to the core. How could she dare to continue the fight? She turned and fled, the water vapor around her surging as she transformed into a blue streak of light, racing down the mountain.
"Want to run?" Chu Han snorted coldly. With a flash of his body, he gave chase.