Chapter 73: Just a Spirit Flame, I Have One Too

The dark green flame flickering in Lu Yun’s palm was like the tongue of a venomous snake crawling out from the depths of Hell, emitting a chilling and corrosive Aura that instantly enveloped the entire Martial Arts Arena.

The fervent atmosphere that had previously surged due to Chen Chuan’s perfect replication of the Nine Revolutions Battle Scripture was instantly doused with a bucket of ice water, plunging to freezing point.

The Disciples of Primordial Holy Land felt a chill rush from their tailbones straight to their heads.

The flame had not even touched them, yet their Souls felt a stinging pain and unease.

"What kind of flame is that? It feels so evil."

"Just looking at it, I feel my spiritual Qi circulation becoming sluggish. This is definitely an extremely poisonous substance."

"It’s over. Lu Yun actually has such a move. Senior Brother Chen Chuan is in danger."

"This must be some terrifying Spirit Fire. Ordinary flames could never possess such power."

Panic spread through the crowd. Everyone could feel the malicious energy contained within the dark green flame. To touch it meant death, which was no exaggeration.

Just then, a Disciple wearing the Alchemy Hall’s uniform turned pale and exclaimed in shock:

"It’s the Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame, there’s no mistaking it."

"I’ve seen descriptions in ancient texts: dark green in color, eroding spiritual Qi and corrupting the Soul. Touching it feels like ten thousand ants gnawing at the heart, and spiritual Qi will be rapidly contaminated and incinerated by its toxins. It is one of the most malicious Spirit Fires in the world."

"Unless one’s cultivation far surpasses that of the Spirit Fire wielder, or there is a special method of restraint, the outcome will be dire."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue fell silent, then erupted into an even greater uproar.

"Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame? It’s actually such a terrifying thing."

"Where did this Lu Yun get such an evil item? No wonder he dares to be so arrogant."

Anxious emotions enveloped the Primordial Holy Land Disciples.

They seemed to already envision the tragic scene of Chen Chuan struggling painfully in the poisonous fire, even turning into withered bones.

Ye Linger’s pretty face lost all color, her jade hands tightly clenching her clothes, knuckles turning white from the force.

On the high platform, the two Elders of Primordial Holy Land could no longer sit still and hurriedly spoke to Xuan Jingru, who was in the main seat:

"Holy Master! That is the Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame, incredibly malicious. Although Chen Chuan is exceptionally talented, his cultivation is comparable, and he may find it difficult to resist its erosion."

"Quickly tell him to concede! Preserving his strength is crucial, otherwise, if his Dao foundation is damaged, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Xuan Yun, Holy Master of Fengyun Holy Land, saw the Primordial Holy Land Elder’s anxiety in his eyes, and the look of triumph on his face grew even stronger.

He laughed loudly, his voice echoing throughout the venue:

"In my opinion, this farce should also end. Lu Yun is the peerless Prodigy, one in a million throughout the ages."

"And your Primordial Holy Land’s Chen Chuan is destined to be his stepping stone to the peak."

The Elders of Primordial Holy Land heard this, their faces turning ashen with burning anger, yet they could not refute him.

They knew well the terror of Spirit Fires, especially when their attributes were completely countered.

However, Xuan Jingru sat in the main seat, his expression solemn, but his eyes were unusually calm.

He slowly spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly overriding the commotion below and the provocation from Xuan Yun:

"My Primordial Holy Land’s Disciples have their own pride and resolve."

"Since he has accepted the challenge, life and death, victory and defeat, are all for him to bear. This Holy Master will not interfere."

Xuan Yun was startled, then scoffed, mocking:

"Oh? Holy Master Xuan Jingru certainly has a grand demeanor. If that’s the case, then don’t blame us for watching with anticipation."

"It seems your Primordial Holy Land will today lose a future pillar of talent."

In the arena, Ye Linger could no longer suppress the anxiety and worry in her heart.

She shouted at Chen Chuan:

"Chen Chuan! Concede! The Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame is no small matter; there’s no need to lose your life over this."

"This all started because of me; I will settle it with him myself."

She didn’t want to see Chen Chuan fight to the death with Lu Yun because of her, and even less did she want to see him fall here.

That complex emotion made her heart a tangled mess.

Lu Yun heard Ye Linger pleading for Chen Chuan and felt his jealousy and killing intent intensify.

He sneered at Chen Chuan, his voice filled with extreme mockery:

"Did you hear that? Even your lover is telling you to concede."

"Chen Chuan, can you still not see reality?"

Facing Ye Linger’s persuasion and Lu Yun’s humiliation, Chen Chuan suddenly smiled.

That smile still carried a hint of laziness, as if the deadly poisonous flame before him was merely a child’s toy.

He gently shook his head, his gaze sweeping over Ye Linger, finally settling on Lu Yun’s arrogant face.

Chen Chuan’s tone was calm yet held an undeniable firmness: "You want me to concede? Just with this green stuff?"

He paused, his voice suddenly turning cold, and an invisible Aura began to rise:

"Ye Linger is a Primordial Holy Land Disciple, and even more, she is the Junior Sister I, Chen Chuan, acknowledge."

"To insult her is to insult my Primordial Holy Land, and to insult me, Chen Chuan."

"Today, I will teach you, this arrogant fool, a good lesson on her behalf, and on behalf of Primordial Holy Land, trampling your so-called pride inch by inch beneath my feet."

"You’re courting death!" Lu Yun was completely enraged by Chen Chuan’s words.

With a furious roar, he no longer cared about anything else, and the Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame in his palm erupted, transforming into a dark green poisonous fire python.

The poisonous fire python, carrying a terrifying Aura that corroded everything, lunged at Chen Chuan with bared fangs and brandished claws.

Wherever it passed, even the air let out a sizzling wail, corroded by the toxins into a vacuum.

"It’s over!"

Countless Primordial Holy Land Disciples couldn’t bear to watch and closed their eyes.

Ye Linger gasped in alarm, her delicate body trembling violently.

However, just as the poisonous fire python was about to engulf Chen Chuan, at that critical moment—

Buzz!

A soft hum, as if a sound of Purification from the Nine Heavens.

A cluster of pure white flames, without any warning, rose from within Chen Chuan’s body, instantly enveloping him.

The moment these white flames appeared, the chilling and malicious Aura that had filled the entire venue rapidly melted away like ice and snow meeting the sun.

In its place was a warm and peaceful feeling, yet one that contained endless majesty.

The fierce poisonous fire python, upon touching the white flames, seemed to have met its natural nemesis, letting out a silent, mournful hiss.

The poisonous python’s dark green fiery body twisted violently and disintegrated, unable to approach Chen Chuan in the slightest.

Even its toxicity was continuously dispelled by the Purification Aura emitted by the white flames.

"What?"

"This is?"

The entire venue fell silent!

Everyone’s eyes widened, staring in disbelief at Chen Chuan, who was enveloped in pure white flames, like a fire God.

Their previous worries were instantly replaced by unparalleled shock.

"It’s a Spirit Fire! Senior Brother Chen Chuan also possesses a Spirit Fire!"

"My heavens, and it’s a Spirit Fire that can counter the Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame!"

"What kind of Spirit Fire is this? It feels so sacred, so powerful."

"Hahahaha! I knew it! How could Senior Brother Chen Chuan not have a trump card?"

The Disciples of Primordial Holy Land went from Hell to Heaven, erupting in deafening cheers, their previous gloom swept away.

On the high platform, the Elders’ worried expressions instantly turned into wild joy and excitement, clapping their hands and laughing loudly:

"Good! Excellent! I said this child is no ordinary person; he actually possesses such a sacred Spirit Fire!"

On the other hand, the Fengyun Holy Land side.

Xuan Yun’s triumphant smile completely froze, replaced by deep astonishment and disbelief.

The Elders behind him exchanged bewildered glances, as if they had seen a ghost.

They never imagined that the situation they thought was a sure victory would undergo such a shocking reversal.

"Just a Spirit Fire, I have one too."

"My Pure Karma Sacred Fire incinerates all defilement in the world. Lu Yun, your poisonous flame is merely nourishment for my Sacred Fire."

Chen Chuan, bathed in white flames, spoke calmly, yet with a tone of judgment.

The battle erupted once more.

But this time, the situation was completely reversed.

Chen Chuan charged directly at Lu Yun, his Aura soaring like a rainbow, carrying that scorching heat.

He wielded the Pure Karma Sacred Fire, and every move he made carried the white flames.

These white flames not only completely suppressed Lu Yun’s Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame, but their Purification power also continuously eroded Lu Yun’s protective spiritual Qi, leaving him in a sorry state.

Lu Yun roared repeatedly, pushing the Nine Revolutions Battle Scripture to its limit, fiercely attacking with the Myriad Poison Heart-Corroding Flame.

But with his attributes completely countered, all his efforts seemed futile.

His attacks were easily neutralized by the Pure Karma Sacred Fire, and his body was scorched in several places by the white flames, experiencing piercing pain and a weakening sensation like spiritual Qi being purified.

Chen Chuan did not rush to completely defeat him.

Instead, like a cat toying with a mouse, he sent him flying again and again.

Again and again, he trampled on his counterattacks.

Leaving him disheveled and ragged.

At this moment, where was the demeanor of the God Emperor Reincarnation who had looked down upon the world just moments ago?

This was clearly a one-sided torment, its purpose to utterly shatter Lu Yun’s lofty pride.

"Bastard! I’ll kill you!"

Lu Yun’s eyes were bloodshot.

Feeling the pity and mockery in the countless gazes around him, his pride as a God Emperor was shattered.

Extreme humiliation and madness filled him with intense rage.

As a God Emperor Reincarnation, how could he possibly lose to a mere youth like Chen Chuan?

Just when everyone thought Lu Yun’s defeat was certain and there was no chance of recovery, he suddenly stabilized his retreating figure and abruptly raised his left hand.

Buzz!

Another completely different scorching Aura erupted.

A vivid, azure lotus-shaped flame, exuding the profoundness of the earth and scorching energy, bloomed in his left palm.

"Green Lotus Earth Core Fire?"

"A second Spirit Fire? How is this possible?"

"One person possessing two Spirit Fires? This child is terrifying."

Everyone present was once again shocked by Lu Yun.

All their pupils contracted sharply at this moment, their faces filled with unprecedented shock.

Lu Yun had actually hidden a second trump card.

And it was also a powerful Spirit Fire of heaven and earth, the Green Lotus Earth Core Fire.

Two flames appearing together, their power reaching the heavens!

The battle, which had just become clear, was once again shrouded in a thick mist.