Chapter 792 - 722: I Can Use Thunder and Flame Too

Chapter 792: Chapter 722: I Can Use Thunder and Flame Too

’What in the world is going on?’

Tu Xiao’an looked back and forth between the corpse in the Crystal Coffin and the demonic man. ’Are they twins?’

"I bet your head is full of questions. If you have any, just ask. I will satisfy your curiosity." The demonic man seemed to relish the shocked expression on others’ faces.

Tu Xiao’an’s expression hardened. "I have no questions. I just want to know where that woman is right now."

Uh...!

The demonic man was taken aback. ’Could you please stick to the script?’

Anyone who saw this scene would have questions.

’Is it really appropriate for a snake like you to be so fixated on a human woman?’

The demonic man was annoyed by Tu Xiao’an’s refusal to play along, and even more irritated that he had interrupted his rhythm.

"You have to ask me," the demonic man said through gritted teeth.

Tu Xiao’an paused. "Why?"

"Because I want to tell you."

Tu Xiao’an: "..."

’This guy has some kind of compulsion.’

’Who forces people to ask questions? The more he pushed, the less Tu Xiao’an wanted to ask. I’ll just let him stew in his own juices.’

"I’m afraid you don’t yet understand your situation," the demonic man said lightly. "Within these ruins, any and all intruders must die. The only reason you’re still alive isn’t because you’re some special snake. It’s because I’ve shown you mercy."

Tu Xiao’an gave a cold, dismissive smile. "If you want to kill me, fine. I’ll stay right here and let you do it, provided you have what it takes. But you have to let that woman go first."

"That woman, that woman..." The demonic man looked at Tu Xiao’an with contempt. He suddenly waved a hand, and ripples appeared in the air above the Crystal Coffin.

A projection of a scene materialized out of thin air.

In the scene, a woman in white was in a quaint, ancient-looking room. She explored her surroundings, at times frowning, at others deep in thought, all while remaining cautiously on guard. She wanted to leave the room, but there was no way out.

It was as if she were trapped in an invisible prison.

"Ziyan," Tu Xiao’an murmured, his eyes filled with joy as he watched the woman in the image.

This was the first time Tu Xiao’an had seen Luo Ziyun’s face since their falling out in the Ten Thousand Blood Pool of the Snake Palace.

Of course, that time in the Black Swamp when the Black Flood Dragon impersonated her didn’t count.

"This woman is quite a looker. Very beautiful."

The demonic man remarked suddenly.

Tu Xiao’an nodded in wholehearted agreement.

"You care so much about her. Is she your woman?" the demonic man asked.

Tu Xiao’an, his eyes still fixed on Luo Ziyun in the image, shook his head, then nodded.

"What’s that supposed to mean?"

"Not yet. But sooner or later, she will be," Tu Xiao’an said, the corners of his mouth curving into a slight smile.

"Haha..." The demonic man laughed. "They say a toad should never dream of tasting a swan. I never thought a snake would have such ambitions."

Tu Xiao’an frowned, his gaze filled with veiled Killing Intent.

’If you don’t know how to talk, then shut up. No one’s going to think you’re a mute.’

’He was now the exalted Lord of the Yaoling Mountain Range. What woman could possibly be out of his league?’

’He was no longer the same snake slithering along the edges of darkness.’

"Do you know why I’ve kept that woman alive instead of killing her?" the demonic man spoke again.

Tu Xiao’an immediately looked at him, his curiosity obviously piqued.

Those High Rank War Gods had been brutally slaughtered and beheaded by him, yet Luo Ziyun, though trapped, was at least still alive and well.

’That’s right. If this man wanted to kill Luo Ziyun, she would have been beheaded by now, too.’

"When my master was alive, he also had a fondness for beautiful women. The more beautiful, the better."

Tu Xiao’an’s brow twitched. ’What is this bastard getting at?’

"Look at this Crystal Coffin. It’s quite large, isn’t it? Very spacious. I imagine there’s more than enough room for another woman," the demonic man said with a wicked smile, exuding a strange, captivating charm.

The moment he heard those words, Killing Intent erupted from Tu Xiao’an like a hurricane. "You’re courting death!"

’He’d have to be a complete fool not to understand the implication of those words.’

’This vile creature wanted Luo Ziyun to be buried alive with his master.’

"It would be her honor. What kind of beauty had my master not seen when he was alive? This woman, while reasonably attractive, would have been merely second-rate to him," the demonic man said, as if to himself. "Unfortunately, times have changed. I can’t find a better beauty to be buried with my master, so he’ll just have to make do."

"Make do my ass!"

Enraged, Tu Xiao’an’s body became wreathed in Flame as thunder and lightning crackled around him. He unleashed his two ultimate attacks—Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire—bombarding the demonic man simultaneously.

The sheer power of the attack made the entire magnificent hall tremble.

"Hit a nerve?"

The demonic man acted as if he didn’t even see Tu Xiao’an’s attack. Both Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire contained Celestial Might, and Tu Xiao’an hadn’t held anything back.

’He was beginning to understand. In these ruins, this demonic man was likely the one who reigned supreme.’

’His master was dead, lying in the Crystal Coffin. If I kill this man, this whole affair will be over.’

’And Luo Ziyun would be saved.’

But... in the next instant, Tu Xiao’an was stunned. He hadn’t seen the demonic man do anything, yet the assault of Celestial Thunder and Celestial Fire had vanished into thin air. Bizarrely gone.

"The Power of Heaven and Earth Elements?" The demonic man sneered. "I can use that too. And mine is far stronger than yours."

He extended both hands. A current of electricity crackled in his left palm while a ball of flame ignited in his right. Neither looked large, but the sight caused Tu Xiao’an’s expression to change drastically.

It was because Tu Xiao’an could feel the Power of Thunder and Lightning and the Flame Power within his own body cowering in fear.

This...!

"Here, have a taste of my lightning," the demonic man said, flicking his left hand toward Tu Xiao’an.

Instantly, the electric current in his palm vanished.

BZZZZT...!

Thunder roared above Tu Xiao’an’s head as a devastating volley of lightning crashed down, submerging him completely.

’This lightning...?!’

It was like being struck by a bolt from a clear sky. Tu Xiao’an suffered a massive blow and was forced to one knee, unable to bear the force. CRACKLE! CRACKLE...!

Pain, tingling, numbness...!

’How is this possible?!’

’His lightning is even more powerful than my Celestial Thunder!’

He couldn’t resist it, couldn’t negate it. His body was no longer under his own control.

The Power of Thunder and Lightning within him had fallen dormant, offering no response. It didn’t even dare to fight back.

"Now, why don’t you try my flame?"

The demonic man flicked his right hand toward Tu Xiao’an. Instantly, a great fire erupted, and raging flames engulfed him.

This flame carried an astonishingly violent and mysterious power—fierce, explosive, and all-consuming, as if it could incinerate his very soul.

AGH...!

Tu Xiao’an couldn’t help but let out a bloodcurdling scream. The numbness that had paralyzed his body was replaced by a searing pain that made his very soul tremble.

’What the hell? Why does he have power over Thunder and Flame too?’

’And why is it so unbelievably powerful?’

’Is there really someone in this world whose Elemental Power is stronger than mine?’

’But the truth was laid bare right before him.’

Tu Xiao’an couldn’t see through the demonic man at all. He knew the man had to be strong.

But he had never imagined that his opponent could, with a single move, cast him into an abyss of utter defeat.