Chapter 1595 - 655: Mutant Fire Showdown

Chapter 1595: Chapter 655: Mutant Fire Showdown

Nian Xiaoxie’s Lifebound Fire is crimson.

Among Lifebound Fires, there are white, blue, green, red, purple, black.

Judging purely by the color of the fire, the red fire ranks lower than Yue Mubai’s previous fire.

Yet, Nian Xiaoxie became the closed-door disciple of Nian Wu and occupies a position in the Jiu Provinces Main Camp, so his Lifebound Fire is certainly not inferior.

Ye Lingyue took a close look and quickly noticed that Nian Xiaoxie’s Red Scorpion Fire is different from the usual Lifebound Fire of alchemists or Fang Venerates; the crimson flame resembles an angry blooming lotus.

Within the Chihuo, there is a scorpion-shaped soul, emitting scorching heat.

The origin of Nian Xiaoxie’s Red Scorpion Fire carries a story.

Early on, Nian Xiaoxie only had Lifebound Red Fire.

But by chance, his mentor Nian Wu caught a Purgatory Fire Flame Scorpion.

The Lifebound Fire and soul of the Fire Flame Scorpion were extracted by Nian Wu and fused into Nian Xiaoxie’s Lifebound Fire. After multiple refinements, Nian Xiaoxie acquired the Red Scorpion Fire.

The Red Scorpion Fire combines the Lifebound Fire and the soul of the Fire Flame Scorpion. Its power is suitable for both offense and defense, with a certain spiritual nature, comparable in strength to Yue Mubai’s former Purple Fire.

Though it is said so, Ye Lingyue, having faced Yue Mubai, knows full well Yue Mubai’s Purple Fire can transform into Fire Spirit Ziyan, and in terms of true Fire Manipulation ability, Yue Mubai might be superior.

"Such a beautiful Lifebound Fire."

Tang Tianqi, who was seeing such a beautiful Lifebound Fire for the first time, was very fond of it and reached out to touch it.

To her surprise, from within the red fire, the flame scorpion suddenly lashed out its tail, which, carrying fire poison, was about to sting Tang Tianqi.

"Be careful, Miss Tang."

Nian Xiaoxie quickly withdrew the Red Scorpion Fire, showing his pity for beauty.

The young woman in front was the daughter of the Tang family and must not be harmed.

Tang Tianqi felt a lingering fear; though Nian Xiaoxie withdrew the Red Scorpion Fire just in time, she still sensed the astonishing Fire Spirit within that fire. Had she accidentally touched it, even she, at the Initial Stage of Small Divine Power Realm, would have suffered severe injuries.

With this in mind, Tang Tianqi admired Nian Xiaoxie even more.

She provocatively asked Ye Lingyue.

"Nian Venerate’s Lifebound Fire is so powerful, ugly girl, what is your Lifebound Fire?"

Several eyes simultaneously turned to Ye Lingyue.

Ye Lingyue rolled her eyes; her reluctance to admit her status as an alchemist was largely due to her fire seed.

In her hand, a grayish-white fire timidly emerged.

Although it had devoured several fires, Ye Lingyue’s small gray fire had not changed much.

Its color was a muddled, neither black nor white gray, which, at first glance to those familiar with Mutant Fire, would be deemed the lowest grade of fire seed.

"White Fire, hahaha, just a White Fire Alchemist daring to compete with me; I suggest you roll out of the City Lord’s Mansion. Competing with an alchemist of your level just tarnishes my reputation."

Nian Xiaoxie burst into unrestrained laughter at Ye Lingyue’s gray fire.

A White Fire level alchemist was indeed rare.

Indeed, it was practically one in a million in the Central Plains.

Listening to Nian Xiaoxie’s sharp laughter, both Bo Qing and Tang Tiansong could not help clenching their fists. Were it not for Ye Lingyue’s restraining gaze, they might have put the rambunctious Nian to the ground.

The others snorted disdainfully.

Only Wanxiang City Lord and Xi Jiuye looked at Ye Lingyue’s gray fire with surprise.

Wanxiang City Lord had heard that Ye Lingyue could refine Vajra Soldiers and Advanced Spiritual Liquid; how could her fire seed be just gray fire?

As for Xi Jiuye, he had witnessed Ye Lingyue’s spiritual power.

A spiritual power capable of controlling the Earth Evil Great King in the Earth Evil Prison could not possibly belong to a mere White Fire owner.

"Whether black cat or white cat, the one that catches mice is a good cat. Mister Nian, believe it or not, your Red Scorpion Fire may not compare to my small gray fire in real battles."

Ye Lingyue showed no sign of humiliation but instead challenged Nian Xiaoxie.

"Ridiculous, using your joke of a fire for burning wood would struggle to start a fire, yet you dare compare it to my Red Scorpion Fire."

Nian Xiaoxie indeed took the bait.

"If that’s the case, do you dare compete with me?"

Ye Lingyue raised an eyebrow.

"Why wouldn’t I dare? What do you want to compete in?"

Whether in alchemy or artifact refining, Nian Xiaoxie was confident that the team leader of the Fourth-tier Representative Team was no match for him.

"Let’s compete over that."

Ye Lingyue spoke and pointed at a painting in Wanxiang City Lord’s hand...

That painting was much smaller, but Ye Lingyue, with her photographic memory, recognized it immediately as the drawing array that had previously sealed the Senluo Ghost Fruit King.

"No, impossible!"

In near unison, Nian Xiaoxie was taken aback.

Others present were also taken aback; Xi Jiuye’s expression turned cold as he gave Ye Lingyue a fierce stare.

This woman, is she out of her mind?

Days ago, she had nearly met her end at the hands of the Dark Demon Plant, yet today she is seeking recklessness.

"Who are you? How dare you object to my match with her."

Nian Xiaoxie looked, seeing the opponent was just a member under Third Young Master Jin, berating him without hesitation.

Before finishing his insult, Nian Xiaoxie met the adversary’s gaze.

Suddenly, he felt an icy presence engulf him.

Xi Jiuye’s gaze was like a blade, capable of torturing him a thousand times over.

Third Young Master Jin quickly stood to mediate.

"Ahem, I say Brother Xi, this match between Nian Venerate and the Huangquan Team has nothing to do with us. And this is the City Lord’s Mansion; whether it happens or not depends on the City Lord. What do you say, City Lord?"

Third Young Master Jin was more perceptive than Tang Tianqi, knowing how to act according to the occasion.

Wanxiang City Lord also seemed to be contemplating; he pondered, then looked at Ye Lingyue, seeing her face calm, then glanced at the arrogant Nian Xiaoxie.

Nian Wu, oh Nian Wu, you’re arrogant usually, but your disciple is equally arrogant.

If today I don’t teach him a lesson, they might think I’m afraid of them.

Wanxiang City Lord wanted to discipline Nian Xiaoxie, so he let out two dry laughs.

"Since both of you wish to compete, let’s have a match. Some might already know the specifics of this mission. I now announce that this escort task involves delivering this Luo Book Mountain River Map to the Jiu Provinces Main Camp."

With that, Wanxiang City Lord raised the painting in his hand.

Everyone’s gaze converged on the painting.

Though the painting had not been unfurled, its content was unclear to everyone except Ye Lingyue, who already knew it well.

Suddenly, hearing the painting’s name, Ye Lingyue was taken aback.

Luo Book Mountain River Map, that name sounded very familiar.