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Chapter 225 The Golden Flame of Chongming
"What the hell is this?"

Ruan Caixiong felt the golden flames burning through the unseen connection, igniting the vital energy within his body.

not good!

He subconsciously channeled his inner energy to expel the strange flames from his body.

boom!
As his vital energy surged, it was like adding fuel to the fire; the golden flames suddenly burst into flames, burning along his meridians towards his dantian.

At that moment, he seemed to have become a man of fire, spewing golden flames from his pores, with his head burning three feet high.

"this--"

Chen Ming hadn't expected that this wisp of golden flame would be so terrifying. For a first-grade expert, even a tiny bit of it would be like lighting an oil drum, burning ever brighter.

Judging from this, Ruan Caixiong is likely to be burned alive.

"What kind of flame is this? How can it have such power?"

He was stunned.

Originally, he was unable to control the golden flame within the "Phoenix Cry Sword," at most he could only borrow a trace of its power, not his true body.

It wasn't until he raised the "Weapon Manipulation Technique" to the ninth level that he was finally able to manipulate all the power in the "Phoenix Cry Sword," including the golden flame inside the sword.

He only separated a wisp of it, less than one percent of that golden flame.

Unexpectedly, its power far exceeded his imagination.

Chen Ming thought about it again. This golden flame could even suppress the primordial spirit of the Undying Demon Lord, so it was not surprising that it had such power.

……

On the other side, Luo Zhouwu, who had been circulating his internal energy to expel the demonic energy from his body, suddenly opened his eyes and his eyes widened when he saw Ruan Caixiong's miserable state.

"That is--"

"Could it be the legendary... Chongming Golden Flame?"

He had once read in an ancient book that there was a kind of spiritual flame in ancient times called "Chongming Golden Flame". It was said to come from the "Chongming Secret Realm" and was a golden flame that specifically burned the primordial spirit of martial artists.

This kind of spiritual flame doesn't pose much of a threat to ordinary people and low-level martial artists. Only martial artists of the first rank or higher, if they come into contact with this "Double Bright Golden Flame," will have their vital energy and primordial spirit burned away. It's extremely terrifying.

At this moment, Ruan Caixiong's situation was exactly the same as that described in the classic text.

However, the "Chongming Secret Realm" was destroyed in the ancient war, and this spiritual flame has been lost for tens of thousands of years. Where did this kid get it from?

……

Beside Chen Ming, Zhou Yilan, who had fainted not long ago, woke up again when she heard Ruan Caixiong's screams. When she opened her eyes and saw his miserable state, her eyes revealed extremely complex emotions.

The complexities of love and hate involved are probably beyond even her own comprehension.

"what--"

Ruan Caixiong felt the burning pain in his soul. He could no longer bear it and suddenly reached out and grasped the "Zhi Chi Sword" next to him.

"Demon Lord, grant me power!"

He roared, and a blue light shone up, traveling up his arm and gradually extinguishing the golden flames on his body.

First it went out on the arms, then half the body, and finally it went out completely.

Surprisingly, the golden flames hadn't burned his clothes, and his hair and eyebrows were completely unharmed.

Ruan Caixiong gripped the demonic sword, his eyes bloodshot, filled with utter hatred. "You deserve to die!"

In order to protect himself, he had no choice but to borrow the power of the demonic sword, thus bearing its mark and becoming its slave for the rest of his life.

From then on, the path of martial arts was severed.

Even if he breaks through to the Divine Realm or even the Celestial Realm with the help of the Demon Sword, he will not be able to escape the control of the Demon Sword and will never be free for the rest of his life.

The thought of this made him feel completely at ease, and he only wanted to tear Gu Xianyu, the one who had caused him to end up like this, to pieces.

boom--

Ruan Caixiong instantly recovered the energy he had just lost, becoming even stronger than at his peak. With the help of the Demon Sword, his cultivation level rose to the peak of the first rank.

"Die!"

He locked onto Gu Xianyu again and slashed out with his demonic sword.

A sword aura traversed space and appeared out of thin air in front of Chen Ming.

Fortunately, he had taken precautions in advance, and the "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens" technique was executed to its fullest extent, narrowly dodging the sword strike in the most impossible circumstances.

He cursed inwardly, "Damn it, this is cheating!"

This is too outrageous.

Ruan Caixiong's eyes narrowed slightly. This kid's movement technique was so strange that he could even dodge the sword strike at close range. It was simply unbelievable.

He roared, "Let's see how many times you can dodge my sword!"

He swiftly swung his swords, sealing off all of the opponent's positions.

Unexpectedly, the boy seemed to be able to teleport, dodging all the sword strikes in the blink of an eye.

Chen Ming roared at the top of his lungs, "Senior Luo, if you don't make a move now, I'm going to die! And if I die, he'll never let you go!"

In just a few words, he had already dodged more than ten times.

not good!

He felt that his internal energy was being greatly depleted and was about to be exhausted.

While the Ninefold Perfection of "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens" is incredibly fast, the consumption of vital energy is also extremely staggering.

If he continues to passively take hits like this, he won't be able to dodge many more sword strikes.

Damn it, if you push me too far, I'll unleash the Undying Demon Lord and see who dies first!
Chen Ming hardened his heart.

"Hey kid, what's the rush? Catch it!"

Suddenly, he heard Luo Zhouwu's voice. Just as he was wondering what this guy wanted him to do, he felt an incredibly powerful force coming from beneath his feet.

"I rely on!"

This is the power of a first-grade expert! Luo Zhouwu actually transmitted his own power into his body through the ground.

"Is this okay?"

Chen Ming didn't have time to think it through. With the support of this vital energy, he pushed "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens" to its limit.

"Now, it's my turn!"

He shouted in his heart.

For a fleeting moment, he felt as if the air resistance had vanished, and in a flash, he was behind Ruan Caixiong.

Ruan Caixiong's knife-wielding movements were extremely slow, almost like slow motion.

Chen Ming slashed his sword toward Ruan Caixiong's neck. Faced with absolute speed, the difference in cultivation level was also erased.

Just as the blade was about to fall on his neck, the "Inch-by-Inch Demon Sword" in his hand flashed with a blue light.

There was a loud bang.

Chen Ming was sent flying by a sword aura, crashing through the wall ten feet away. He fell to the ground, coughing as he stood up. He was holding a sword in each hand, his right hand trembling uncontrollably, and his tiger's mouth was split open, with blood seeping out.

"I've been on guard against this move from you for a long time."

But Ruan Caixiong's body seemed to freeze, still standing there, his large head rolling to the ground, spurting out a large amount of blood.

Chen Ming had just witnessed how Luo Zhouwu was injured, so he was naturally prepared for this. He held the "Mingfeng Sword" in his right hand and used it to block the fatal blow when the sword energy came.

In the instant he was knocked away, he used the "Broken Army Sword" in his left hand to cut off Ruan Cai Xiong's head.

"Don't be careless!"

Suddenly, Luo Zhouwu's voice rang out.

A sudden sense of unease arose in Chen Ming's heart. Without a second thought, he activated the "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens" technique and vanished from his spot. Almost instantly, a sword aura slashed at the place where he had just been standing.

Ruan Caixiong, who had lost his head, started moving again. It was he who had just struck with that sword.

"They're still not dead?"

Chen Ming was dumbfounded. Was the vitality of a first-grade expert really that strong?
Luo Zhouwu warned, "Be careful, the one controlling this body now is that demonic sword."

Does this work too?
Chen Ming felt a chill run down his spine. If they weren't dead, how could he possibly fight them?
Just as he was thinking this, he felt a sharp pain in his chest; he had been struck by a sword.

He didn't even see how the other person drew their sword.

Finished!

Chen Ming felt a chill in his heart. Under the control of the demonic sword, Ruan Caixiong's strength had not only increased by one level, but was simply unpredictable.

"Then let's die together!"

Without hesitation, he released the golden flames from the "Phoenix Cry Sword" and the primordial spirit of the Undying Demon Lord.

As soon as the purple primordial spirit appeared, it instantly broke free from the suppression of the golden flames, hovered in the air for a moment, and then suddenly froze.

"The Undying Demon Lord?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Luo Zhouwu's eyes nearly popped out, and he exclaimed in disbelief. He almost lost his composure, unable to comprehend how the Undying Demon Lord's primordial spirit could escape from that boy's sword.

You should know that the Nine Nether Sect's demonic sword is indeed terrifying, but as long as you don't let greed get the better of you and don't touch it, nothing will happen.

The primordial spirit of the Undying Demon Lord is different; it actively seeks to possess others.

In his current state, how could he possibly withstand it?
It's over now!

Luo Zhouwu felt a chill run down his spine. He was just a minor rank one, yet he had encountered two of the world's most powerful demons at the same time: a demonic sword and the Undying Demon Lord.

What kind of incredible coincidence is this?
……

The moment the Undying Demon Lord's primordial spirit appeared, Ruan Caixiong's headless corpse paused for a moment, and the demonic sword began to vibrate.

At this moment, the Undying Demon Lord seemed to realize that something was wrong with the situation. He originally flew upwards, trying to escape the strange flame and the even stranger divine weapon.

Suddenly it braked, circled in the air for a moment, and then abruptly changed direction, lunging towards Chen Ming.

"Again?"

Chen Ming almost cursed. There were three first-grade experts right next to it, but it didn't choose them. Why did it have to come to him?
Unfortunately, he had just been slashed by the Demon Sword and was seriously injured, so he had no way to dodge.

"Trying to possess me? No way!"

Without a second thought, he opened his mouth and swallowed the ball of golden flame.

Come on then!

Chen Ming glared angrily at the purple primordial spirit.

Whoosh!
Unexpectedly, the demonic sword flew over first and pierced his shoulder.

You have killed a level 95 enemy and gained 250 million experience points.

A notification appeared before his eyes.

At the same time, he felt a chilling aura invade his body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

Upon seeing this, the purple orb, which had been hesitating, no longer hesitated and pounced on him.

……

"this--"

Not far away, Luo Zhouwu watched this scene in stunned silence.

The demonic sword and the primordial spirit of the Undying Demon Lord both chose that kid.

"I am a dignified first-rank official—"

Of course, this thought was only fleeting.

He watched as golden flames emerged from the boy's seven orifices, the sword on his shoulder shone brightly with azure light, and purple light shot up more than ten feet above his head.

Clearly, the three forces are constantly vying for dominance.

Luo Zhouwu felt a chill run down his spine; it was truly too tragic!

(End of this chapter)