Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Ordinary people only know that Chu Xinghe has exceptional talent and can fight against a peak Nascent Soul cultivator with his Golden Core cultivation. But only by truly standing opposite Chu Xinghe can one realize just how terrifying he is.

His foundation, combat experience, methods, and courage far surpass his own level, as if he had been tempered and refined a thousand times.

So when Chu Xinghe reminded her earlier, she didn't think he was being arrogant, but rather that the attack he was about to launch... was probably really dangerous.

She chose to trust her own judgment and dared not underestimate the situation in the slightest. She welcomed them with all her might.

Hundreds of thousands of gazes simultaneously focused on Chu Xinghe, eager to know what he was about to do. Was directly confronting a peak Nascent Soul cultivator not his limit?

Soon, the answer was revealed.

"Junior Chu Xinghe begs all seniors... to reaffirm your will!"

Chu Xinghe didn't hesitate, his expression focused. He uttered the true words, unleashing his ultimate move.

Before he finished speaking, he spread his arms wide. With a burst of energy, the space behind him seemed to be struck by a heavy blow, rippling like water.

This single move amazed countless disciples, who were deeply impressed by his brilliance.

But this was just the beginning; what shocked them even more was yet to come.

Countless illusory figures began to coalesce behind him, transforming into real-life images, each one solid and radiating boundless majesty.

"Is this the great being from ancient times?"

Even someone as powerful as Lin Baoding couldn't help but be moved. He never expected that Chu Xinghe could actually arouse the will of a powerful being; it was truly astonishing.

Although it was only a wisp of the Great Dao's will, anyone who saw it would not be able to give it some respect.

After all, in the distant past, each of these figures once dominated their era and left their mark on history.

"This little kid has really impressed me."

Peak Master Xingfeng's expression turned strange; he still felt like he was dreaming. Could this really be a disciple produced by the Haoran Immortal Sect?

"Let's keep a low profile for now. While the will of ten thousand paths is indeed powerful, it's merely a wisp of will and poses no real threat to the strange fire. The outcome depends entirely on how well that little girl can utilize the strange fire."

The leader of the peak has a calm mindset, neither pessimistic nor optimistic, and makes an objective evaluation.

The group nodded, stopped talking, and continued to observe the situation on the field.

The talks have concluded here, but the Taixu Sword Sect is still in talks.

As powerful wills continued to manifest behind Chu Xinghe, the expressions of the Taixu Sword Sect's higher-ups, led by Kong Jian, gradually turned grim.

How could a Golden Core cultivator be so outstanding? This child... must not be allowed to live.

"If you don't act now, when will you? Are you going to wait until he's built up his ultimate attack before you go in?"

Seeing that Nangong Chi was standing still, Kong Jian quickly reminded him in a deep voice.

Nangong Chi then came to his senses and prepared to unleash his ultimate attack as well.

Chu Xinghe was so stunning that even she felt a heavy sense of pressure.

This terrified her. If Chu Xinghe's strength were equal to hers, what would the outcome be now?

I can't even imagine it.

"Not only can you fight me at a level far exceeding your own, but you can also withstand the burning of the Sacred Flame of Reincarnation. Just who are you?"

Nangong Chi was filled with doubts. However, now was not the time to think about these things; defeating Chu Xinghe was the most important thing.

Thinking of this, she silently recited a calming mantra. After calming her mind, she amplified her power, unleashing, "Sacred Flame of Reincarnation... Heaven and Earth Scorched!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a wisp of exquisitely colored flame appeared from the tip of her index finger.

As the flame appeared, the temperature of the entire Dao Peak suddenly rose, catching everyone off guard. Those with lower cultivation levels felt their skin burning intensely.

Lin Baoding acted swiftly, constructing a protective barrier. Then, with a wave of his sleeve, countless drops of spiritual energy rained down, healing the disciples' injuries.

Soon, order was restored in the venue.

Only then were people able to put aside their thoughts and observe the wisp of fire at Nangong Chi's fingertips.

"This...is this the strange fire?"

"Just revealing it almost burned me to death. Luckily, the sect leader reacted quickly, otherwise I might be dead."

"Who says it isn't? It was too dangerous. I almost died just watching the excitement."

"Next time I go to watch the show... I'll have to prepare a few protective charms so I don't get killed by the aftershocks. I can't just laugh it off; I have to take it seriously."

The disciples whispered amongst themselves, their eyes filled with fear. Fortunately, all was well, and they rallied to watch the battle again.

The entire barrier space was filled with high temperature.

There were no fancy tricks, only extreme high temperatures. Even the space itself seemed to boil.

Lin Baoding used his magic to reinforce the barrier, preventing the strange fire from affecting the outside world in the slightest.

Everyone watched intently as Nangong Chi and Chu Xinghe clashed. If nothing unexpected happened, this fight should soon determine a victor.

"How strange, why is the Ice and Fire Dual-Pole Technique within my body operating on its own?"

Chang Wen did not watch the two fight, but was drawn to the strange activity within his body.

Just as Nangong Chi summoned the strange fire, his internal cultivation technique inexplicably started operating automatically, leaving him bewildered.

As if remembering something, he looked at Shen Nianqing, "Nianqing, do you sense anything unusual?"

"No, I have a golden core protecting me."

Shen Nianqing thought Chang Wen was asking if she had been burned, so she answered as usual.

Chang Wen turned his gaze to the wisp of flame at Nangong Chi's fingertip, his doubts deepening.

Shen Nianqing's Yin-Yang Transformation Technique shares the same origin as his Ice and Fire Dual-Pole Technique. If it were due to the cultivation method, Shen Nianqing should have noticed the anomaly.

But judging from Shen Nianqing's expression, there was clearly nothing unusual. That meant it wasn't because of the cultivation technique.

If it's not because of the cultivation technique, then what else could it be?

The drawbacks of rapid cultivation improvement have finally become apparent. While the cultivation level has reached a certain point, the perspective hasn't kept pace, preventing the practitioner from understanding the reasons behind the automatic operation of the cultivation technique.

"Garlic bird, garlic bird, let nature take its course."

After pondering for a long time without finding a solution, Chang Wen simply stopped thinking about it and continued watching Chu Xinghe's battle.

Within the terrifyingly high-temperature space, countless wills layered behind Chu Xinghe, and the laws around him surged. Like a vast and boundless scroll of laws, even the strange fire could not get close.

The sound of the Great Dao resonated endlessly, penetrating the barrier space and spreading for hundreds of miles, touching people's hearts with reverence.

Before long, Chu Xinghe formed hand seals. At the same time, he spoke calmly, "Steaming and roasting alone won't do you any good. Show me your true strength."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the wills vanished, each transforming into a power of law several feet wide.

The power of all laws converged, forming a torrent of laws. With unparalleled might, it surged towards Nangong Pool, engulfing it.

"it is good."

A look of surprise flashed across Nangong Chi's eyes, then he became serious and pointed a finger, "Blazing Flames Scorch the Heavens!!"

As soon as the words fell, the entire barrier space spontaneously combusted, instantly becoming covered in raging flames, all rushing toward the myriad torrents.

Wherever it passed, space was annihilated, and even the laws of nature were burned to pieces. Only then did the true power of the strange fire manifest itself.

boom--

The two forces collided with a deafening roar, first emitting a blinding white light, followed a few breaths later by an explosion far louder than thunder. The barrier space was engulfed by the explosive energy, obstructing everyone's view.