198: The first seal

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "You guys retreat first. I still want to spar with this Glazed Pure Fire."

Hearing this, Dai Jinghai was greatly surprised: "You still have ideas about it? Even Wang Le's Seventh-Grade Spirit Formation was broken, what confidence do you have to deal with a Martial Ancestor Expert?"

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly: "Actually, Wang Le didn't completely fail; he already paved the way for me. I'll take the last step to subdue this Glazed Pure Fire!"

Dai Jinghai was stunned for a moment, then said: "Although I don't know what you mean, I believe in your strength. We can still contribute to dealing with the Fire Slaves, but this Glazed Pure Fire is truly not something we can contend with. I won't cause you any trouble, I'm retreating!"

Chen Zhengyu also nodded slightly: "I'm retreating too."

Lu Xingchen turned to look at Miss Yun Li and said with a smile, "Miss Yun Li, although I need your strength, dealing with the Glazed Pure Fire is really too dangerous. Why don't you retreat as well?"

Yun Li shook her head slightly and said softly, "You said you need me, how can I just leave? I'll stand by and support you!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly: "Alright, it should be safe for you to watch from the side."

Just like that, the Disciples of the various Sects fled quickly like stray dogs.

Only Lu Xingchen, Yun Li, and the Glazed Pure Fire remained in the wilderness.

The Glazed Pure Fire's Soul Power was damaged, and it originally intended to immediately go into seclusion to recover after everyone fled, but it discovered the two unmoving figures.

It felt a little apprehensive, but still pretended to be calm and said, "You two little brats are quite interesting. Not running away now, are you waiting to be refined into Fire Slaves by me?"

Lu Xingchen said with a smile, "Glazed Pure Fire, stop pretending. My Soul Power has already broken through to the Spirit Realm, and I can see through your state. That Spirit Formation caused you considerable damage. Now, your strength probably can't even be unleashed by half."

Hearing this, the Glazed Pure Fire was startled.

"To have Soul Power break through to the Spirit Realm at such a young age, your talent is indeed not bad. However, even if I can only exert half of my strength, my Realm is still at Three-Star Martial Ancestor, and I possess the ability to burn Soul and Battle Qi."

"Kid, you're just a mere Four-star Martial Emperor, do you really think you can challenge someone beyond your Realm?"

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly: "Challenging someone beyond my Realm isn't too difficult for me."

"Hahahaha! Arrogant! You are truly too arrogant!"

"I say, Divine Descent!"

"I say, Heavenly Spirit!"

The aura on Lu Xingchen immediately surged, and his Realm increased from Four-star Martial Emperor to Seven-Star Martial Emperor.

Immediately after, he also used the "Spirit Ascension Art".

It must be said that Lin Yuan's "Spirit Ascension Art" is indeed very powerful, its grade is above the "Heaven Swallowing Art".

After using the "Spirit Ascension Art", Lu Xingchen's Realm soared again, from Seven-Star Martial Emperor to Ten-Star Martial Emperor, and then to Half-Step Martial Ancestor.

At this moment, he was only one step away from becoming a Martial Ancestor Expert!

Feeling the change in Lu Xingchen's Realm, the Glazed Pure Fire was also greatly surprised.

"Damn, a secret art that can temporarily boost strength? But the extent of your boost is too exaggerated, directly from Four-star Martial Emperor to Half-Step Martial Ancestor! Even my previous master, at your age, didn't possess such ability."

Lu Xingchen chuckled: "So, do I have the strength to refine you now?"

The Glazed Pure Fire nodded slightly: "The current you can indeed pose a threat to my life. But I won't give in easily. Kid, what's your name?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled: "Lu Xingchen!"

The Glazed Pure Fire nodded slightly: "A handsome name, and your demeanor is stronger than that Wang Le. If you want to refine me, then please defeat me. I will go all out and not give you any chance!"

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Then come on!"

With that, he drew his shadow sword and charged towards the Glazed Pure Fire.

The Glazed Pure Fire also materialized an milky-white long spear and engaged Lu Xingchen in battle.

The two fought for over a thousand moves in the sky above the wilderness, and the aftershocks of the battle almost knocked Yun Li over.

Yun Li stared blankly at Lu Xingchen, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Lu Xingchen was too fierce!

That was a Martial Ancestor Expert!

Although her strength had been halved by Wang Le's Seventh-Grade Spirit Formation, she was still a genuine Martial Ancestor.

And Lu Xingchen, a Four-star Martial Emperor, was actually able to challenge someone beyond his Realm. This was simply too incredible!

Although Yun Li had already thought highly of Lu Xingchen, her heart was still filled with shock when she personally witnessed him battling the Glazed Pure Fire.

The two sides clashed for over a thousand moves, then separated.

The Glazed Pure Fire held its long spear and said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, you truly opened my eyes. A Four-star Martial Emperor, with a Realm boosted to Half-Step Martial Ancestor, possessing combat power comparable to a low-star Martial Ancestor. This level of strength is truly terrifying. Even if I am truly refined by you, I will die without regrets!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled: "So you're admitting defeat?"

The Glazed Pure Fire shook its head slightly: "Surrender is impossible; I must also fight for my life. Lu Xingchen, let me show you the power of my Origin!"

With that, the Glazed Pure Fire inserted its hand into its chest, retrieved a mass of milky-white flame, then pressed its palms together, and a fire lotus gradually took shape.

Seeing that fire lotus, Lu Xingchen's heart felt a little hot.

That was the Glazed Pure Fire's Origin power. As long as he could refine it, his strength would definitely increase significantly.

But for now, he still had to withstand its attack first.

Lu Xingchen raised his shadow sword high, activated "Demon Breaking Slash", and a white Battle Qi Sword Blade appeared above his head.

Five seconds later, the fire lotus took shape, and the Glazed Pure Fire pushed its palm forward, sending the milky-white fire lotus flying towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen also slashed down with his sword, and the white Battle Qi Sword Blade struck towards the Glazed Pure Fire.

The fire lotus and the white Blade Edge collided, erupting in a huge wave of Qi, which directly knocked Yun Li back. She retreated continuously in the air, all the way to the edge of the wilderness.

Immediately, both were annihilated.

The Glazed Pure Fire's Origin fire seed transformed into wisps of flame, flying back into its body.

With its Origin power consumed, a hint of paleness appeared on the Glazed Pure Fire's face. It looked at Lu Xingchen, its eyes filled with shock.

"This is, Demon Breaking Slash? My previous master's famous ultimate skill. Lu Xingchen, your luck is quite good."

Lu Xingchen chuckled: "Just a fluke. Let's go again; this time, I'm sure I can take you down!"

The Glazed Pure Fire laughed: "Alright! Hahahaha! Lu Xingchen, this battle with you truly makes me feel invigorated!"

With that, the Glazed Pure Fire once again condensed a fire lotus using its Origin power.

Lu Xingchen, on the other hand, took out the immortal slaying sword and unsealed its first Seal.

The grade of the immortal slaying sword immediately increased from profound grade high-rank to earth rank high grade, emitting a cold glint that gave off a sharp sensation.