Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

Chapter 159 Heaven-Burning Flame Blade

Seeing Yu Changsheng's wary look, Lei Jingtong gripped the hilt of his knife even tighter, a smile appearing on his face, and a faint sword intent emanating from him.

Yu Changsheng's expression hardened slightly, and the Crimson Serpent and the Golden-Winged Eagle stood protectively in front of him.

He wasn't afraid of Lei Jingtong, but he was worried about whether there would be other attacks.

The situation is now clear: both the previous trio and Lei Jingtong were sent by Huang Suyu to ambush him.

Lei Jingtong is a rather proud man. He didn't come with the other three people but came alone. Or perhaps Lei Jingtong has other plans. What worries Yu Changsheng the most is whether Huang Suyu is also secretly plotting against him.

"Where is Huang Suyu? Why didn't he come in person?"

Yu Changsheng inquired, and Huang Suyu, with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, said that dealing with himself was the most effective and safest approach.

Lei Jingtong seemed to sense Yu Changsheng's anxiety, and immediately smiled and said to Yu Changsheng, "Don't worry, Huang Suyu isn't here."

"These Foundation Establishment cultivators don't have time to waste here. According to the annual trial pattern, after passing five thousand levels, there is a gift every thousand levels, which could be a pill, a cultivation technique, or a magic weapon..."

"Therefore, they don't have time to linger on this step; they're all busy getting there first to grab it. If it weren't for the fact that my strength doesn't allow it, I wouldn't be waiting for you here."

"So that's how it is," Yu Changsheng's brows furrowed slightly, but he felt much more relieved. If Huang Suyu hadn't been here, he would have been confident in dealing with Lei Jingtong alone.

"Alright, half an hour has almost passed. I reckon the elders outside are starting to pay attention. In that case..."

Lei Jingtong took a deep breath, and in an instant, his aura surged, and his sword intent soared to the sky.

"I'll use you, Yu Changsheng, as my whetstone. You'd better perform well; perhaps you can even help me attract the elders' favor!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Lei Jingtong suddenly pulled his hand outward from the hilt of the knife. A flash of light appeared as the cold blade was drawn from its sheath, like a meteor falling to earth or autumn leaves dancing in the air. It seemed that only this flash of light had amazed the world.

"Sword Drawing Technique!"

Yu Changsheng's eyes snapped open. He had been closely watching Lei Jingtong's every move, and just before Lei Jingtong drew his sword, he immediately used two quick flashes to narrowly dodge the blade's gleam.

"Sizzle..."

A crack more than three meters long appeared on the steps. Although it was repaired in no time, the power of the blow was still evident.

Yu Changsheng turned his head and felt the astonishing sword intent permeating the void, and couldn't help but become extremely alert.

"The response is good."

Lei Jingtong exclaimed in admiration, his body suddenly swelled, and in a leap, he raised his magic sword high and slashed at Yu Changsheng with overwhelming force.

"Burning Heaven... Flaming Blade. Burning Heaven!!!"

Flames rapidly erupted from the blade, first covering the back, then the tip, and finally engulfing Lei Jingtong's hand holding the hilt. Flowers of flame bloomed in the surrounding void as well. The flaming blade magnified infinitely, the air became scorching, and it quickly filled Yu Changsheng's entire field of vision.

At this moment, Lei Jingtong was like a god of fire descending to earth, or a god of swords reigning supreme, a perfect combination of flames and blades.

The Crimson Serpent hissed and writhed, while the Golden-Winged Eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky. The former was quickly covered by a thin, light blue membrane, while the latter's enormous wings flapped incessantly, blowing away flames one after another, leaving them teetering on the brink of collapse.

Yu Changsheng, on the other hand, tried to keep his distance from Lei Jingtong. When dealing with such a brute swordsman, the best option was to find an opportunity to stab him from the edge.

"bump!!!"

The steps trembled as waves of flame crashed against them, turning them red-hot before recovering under the power of the formation. The flames danced restlessly, and within them, Lei Jingtong held a sword, his hair flying, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. The sword trembled with a clear, resonant sound, a sign of his excitement.

"Come!"

Lei Jingtong shouted sharply, and his hand holding the Flame Blade suddenly drew a semicircle in the air. The flames surged, the blade trembled, and layer upon layer of flames formed huge waves, roaring and howling.

"Heaven-Burning Flame Blade... Boiling the Sea!!"

Lei Jingtong was not careless. Because he did not know Yu Changsheng's specific background, he went all out from the start and used his most famous and powerful technique.

With a wave of Lei Jingtong's hand, a long wave of flame roared and swept towards Yu Changsheng. The Crimson Serpent was covered in poisonous flames, and the Golden-Winged Eagle soared high, its wings petrified to block Yu Changsheng's path. Taking advantage of the Golden-Winged Eagle's obstruction, Yu Changsheng used several quick flashes to avoid the attack range of the flame wave.

The flames rushed towards them, and the Crimson Serpent swiftly pierced through the fire. Its thick body twisted and turned, trying to entangle Lei Jingtong's body. Its tail lashed out fiercely at Lei Jingtong first.

Lei Jingtong looked up and swung his flaming blade upwards. The three-meter-long blade of light, carrying fire, rushed towards the tail of the Crimson Serpent with unstoppable force.

"Tsk tsk tsk...!"

The Crimson Serpent felt pain, and flames erupted from its tail. Its azure Water Illusion Armor shattered, and some of its scales dented.

However, the Crimson Serpent also took this opportunity to rush in front of Lei Jingtong. Its huge snake head opened wide, its thick fangs gleaming coldly, and it spat out a mouthful of venom mixed with poisonous fire directly at Lei Jingtong.

Get close enough to zoom in, and the damage explodes!

At the same time, the snake's tail, which had been repelled, swept back again, flashing with black light. It suddenly bent in mid-air, curling into a hook shape with a dark red color. The snake's tail was as thin as a scorpion, with streams of dark red light flowing around it.

Poisonous Tail Hook!

Lei Jingtong flipped the back of his blade, the flames burning away the spraying venom and fire, and then slashed directly at the tail of the Crimson Serpent.

"Thump!!!"

A crisp clang of a blade echoed through the void, causing the flames to ripple. The Poisonous Tail Hook collided with this powerful strike, sparks flying upon contact. Under the immense impact, the hook veered to the side, its attack unsuccessful.

The golden-winged eagle was not idle either. It suddenly passed through the waves of fire, stirring up a gale. Just after Lei Jingtong had blocked the poisonous tail hook, it transformed into a shocking bolt of lightning, flying like an arrow and quickly approaching Lei Jingtong's back. Its original tail feathers suddenly changed into a fish tail and lashed out at Lei Jingtong's head.

Lei Jingtong was alert. He deflected the Crimson Serpent with a slash and quickly crouched back to avoid a fatal blow. The Golden-Winged Eagle then struck Lei Jingtong's back with great force.

In an instant, Lei Jingtong's clothes burst open, revealing a visible red mark spreading across his back.

"uh-huh?!"

The immense force caused Lei Jingtong's body to sink, the tip of the knife plunging into the ground to maintain his balance. His face flushed, he felt a sweet taste in his throat, and a trickle of crimson blood flowed down his cheeks.

However, Lei Jingtong reacted quickly, gripping his knife and turning around. With a roll, the flames followed the movement of the knife, blasting the golden-winged eagle away.

(End of this chapter)