Free Web NovelChapter 257: Chapter 255: Who Dares to Kill Me, Who Can Kill Me
The Fire Aspect Inheritance trial.
The eighty-first floor.
Raging flames surged, their fiery light reaching the heavens.
The moment Fang Yang arrived, he immediately activated the Fire Tiger Fur Talisman, the Fire Tiger Tooth Talisman, the Fire Tiger Tail Talisman, and other such Talismans.
These Talismans were all intimately related to the Fierce Beast, the Fire Tiger.
A miraculous scene unfolded:
————Fang Yang, with immense creativity, used them to recreate a deadly move from the Dao of Transformation: the Fire Tiger Transformation!
At that moment, he transformed into a Fire Tiger, soaring across heaven and earth.
He was now locked in a fierce battle with the remnant image of a Vermilion Bird, the clash tearing the very place asunder.
"His talent is extraordinary, truly first-rate in this world."
The Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit watched with admiration. "If he were to attempt the Lightning Aspect Inheritance, he might even be able to comprehend the Divine Technique, *Ancient Sword Flood Dragon Transformation*."
The ancient Sword Flood Dragon was a Tier Seven Fierce Beast. Its body carried the profoundest Mystical Skills of the Sword Dao, and its destructive power was utterly astonishing.
Because of this, in terms of sheer destructive power, the *Ancient Sword Flood Dragon Transformation* could even be compared to Great Divine Techniques.
One must understand that Great Divine Techniques are the culmination of a Great Saint’s entire cultivation path.
To be comparable to a Great Divine Technique was a testament to how terrifying the *Ancient Sword Flood Dragon Transformation* truly was.
BOOM...
The remnant image of the Vermilion Bird collapsed, transforming into a jade scroll that floated in mid-air.
Fang Yang tapped the jade scroll, absorbed the information within, and prepared to leave to recuperate his Soul.
Just then, the void rippled like water, and the Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit appeared, drifting before Fang Yang.
The Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit wore a grave expression.
"Fang Zhengde," it said, "did you know that because of your rapid progress through the trial, Great Saints from both the righteous and Demon Daos are now lurking in the heavens?"
"The next time you come, it would be best if you complete all one hundred rounds of the Fire Element Inheritance in one go."
"Otherwise, there’s no guarantee that a Great Saint won’t ignore the rule of non-interference between saints and mortals, shamelessly descend to the mortal realm, and deal with you personally."
Perhaps out of appreciation for Fang Yang’s talent, or perhaps due to its own survival instinct, the Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit had appeared to warn Fang Yang that Great Saints were coveting him from the outside.
Fang Yang narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint flickering within them.
At first, he considered not leaving, intending to push on and complete all one hundred rounds of the Fire Element Inheritance.
But in the end, he suppressed the urge.
’Because next time,’ he thought, ’I won’t just pass the entire Fire Element Inheritance. I’ll pass the entire Lightning Aspect Inheritance in one go, too!’
"I understand. Thank you for telling me."
Fang Yang nodded, then immediately departed.
When he reappeared outside, the giant crimson pillar changed once more, eliciting gasps of astonishment from the crowd, just as expected.
Because he had passed stage after stage, rising rapidly and leaving everyone else far behind, he was on the verge of becoming a semi-master of the Earth Spirit.
This caused great unease among champions like the Fire Tiger Scholar General and the Little Wine Sword Immortal. In the end, they decided to join forces and besiege him!
Whether he was from the Demon Dao or not was unimportant.
What was important was that he ceased to exist.
...
"Fang Zhengde, hand over the Fire Dao Talisman Jade Scroll obediently, and I’ll give you a quick death!"
"Old Demon Fang, stop your futile struggles! Today, we champions have joined forces and laid an inescapable trap. You won’t be able to escape even if you grew wings. You’re doomed to die without a burial!"
"You damned demon! To cultivate your demonic arts, you debauched the men, women, old, and young of the Qingliu Sect. You have committed monstrous, unforgivable sins too numerous to count!"
"Demon! Five years ago, to raise your pack of Fierce Beasts, you let them slaughter tens of thousands of people in the great swamp of Cloud Lake! From that moment on, I’ve wanted to eat your flesh and drink your blood! Today, I’ll make you wish you were dead!!"
Fang Yang stood clad in a black robe, his posture as straight as a spear, as sharp as a sword.
At this moment, he was besieged not only by righteous figures like the Little Wine Sword Immortal and the Fire Tiger Scholar General, but also by members of the Demon Dao.
Facing the perilous siege of these champions, his gaze was profound, like the depths of an old well, as unfathomable as ever.
The mountain wind howled, causing his black robe to billow and ripple like endless waves.
It also whipped past the Cold Sword in his hand, revealing its sharp edge.
A cold light flashed in his eyes as he swept his gaze around, causing several of the righteous cultivators to tremble.
’A tiger’s might lingers even in death. I wonder who will be buried with him...’
To be so domineering even at death’s door—the cultivators on the periphery were dumbstruck and hurriedly backed away.
"To witness a super-battle like this, it would be worth it even if I died," Lan Yu said, his eyes fervent.
Each and every one of them had complicated feelings.
But in contrast to their complex emotions, Fang Yang was perfectly calm inside.
Right now, he could feel the faint, probing gazes from the heavens—the scrutiny of the Great Saints!
He knew that his true opponents were not the likes of the Little Wine Sword Immortal and the Fire Tiger Scholar General, but the Great Saints in the heavens.
At that moment, he glanced at the Little Wine Sword Immortal, the Fire Tiger Scholar General, and the others.
He decided to turn their plot against them, using these people as fodder to fuel his demonic arts and restore his depleted Soul!
"I am the champion of the Fire Aspect! Who dares to kill me? Who *can* kill me?"
Fang Yang laughed aloud and actually took the initiative to attack.
CLANG! The Sword Qi from his Cold Sword shot into the sky like a surging ocean. The area turned a vast, hazy white as the chilling killing intent shook the setting sun and scattered the fiery sunset clouds.
The majestic ocean of Sword Qi forced the champions to retreat one after another. None of them wanted to be the one to stick their neck out, fearing that Fang Yang would take them down with him.
A bizarre scene occurred: Fang Yang, by himself, was actually forcing the crowd of champions to fall back again and again.
"Hmph. Don’t get arrogant," the Little Wine Sword Immortal couldn’t help but snort.
As a Sword Dao Master, he deeply understood how terrifying the Sword Dao could be.
If they let this demon continue to build momentum, they might very well fail.
He took a light breath, calm and steady. A wine gourd floated above his head as his Cyan Sword swept forward. The clouds before him were instantly rent apart, revealing a sea of cyan sword-bamboo. Sword-light materialized, compressing the air.
Although the Sword Qi from Fang Yang’s Cold Sword was formidable, he wasn’t a true Sword Dao Cultivator, after all.
Thus, the sea of sword-bamboo light was actually able to grind against and neutralize the ocean of Sword Qi.
’A good opportunity...’
Seeing that the Little Wine Sword Immortal had taken the lead, the Fire Tiger Scholar General and the others’ eyes flashed with a sharp light.
They used the Little Wine Sword Immortal as their spearhead and unleashed their own killing moves one after another.
In the void, multiple figures flickered in and out of existence. All sorts of illusory lights intertwined, and countless runes erupted like a volcano, destroying one mountain range after another.
Strangely, however, after Fang Yang unleashed the [Celestial Eagle Cross Spear], he managed to just barely hold on, at the cost of rapidly consuming his battle pets.
Such an exaggerated level of combat prowess only intensified the killing intent of the Little Wine Sword Immortal, the Fire Tiger Scholar General, and the others.
Under their even more frantic assault, Fang Yang was forced back step after step, looking as if he was about to collapse.
Everyone could sense that the light of victory no longer shone upon him.
’Ten breaths.’
’Nine breaths.’
’Eight breaths...’
Fang Yang appeared to be breaking out in a nervous sweat, but inwardly, he was as calm as a placid lake.
He was silently counting down, calculating the precise moment to turn the tables so he could safely enter the Fire Aspect trial without being captured by the Great Saints.
The timing was difficult, extremely difficult—almost impossible.
But now, such an opportunity existed. The area between the crimson and violet lightning pillars was already within the range of the Dual-Aspect Blessed Land.
If the Great Saints wanted to make a move, they would have to get tangled up with the Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit.
"Old Demon Fang, your fate is sealed!"
The Little Wine Sword Immortal’s voice boomed like spring thunder as he forcefully drove Fang Yang toward the area between the crimson and violet lightning pillars.
Following the Little Wine Sword Immortal, the Fire Tiger Scholar General and the others also arrived in concert.
’How terrifying.’
Even though they had worked together to besiege Old Demon Fang, they hadn’t expected him to still be able to drag a few of them down with him.
If Old Demon Fang were allowed to continue growing stronger, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"My fate is sealed?"
Fang Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a golden point of light bloomed beneath his feet.
At the same time, his figure retreated explosively.
The crowd was confused, only to see the golden point of light rapidly expand into a magnificent, colossal Golden Tai Chi Diagram.
From the center of the Tai Chi Diagram, a black Giant Kun burst forth like a leaping carp, ignoring all attacks as it successively devoured the Fire Tiger Scholar General, the Little Wine Sword Immortal, and the others.
"AHHHH..."
A series of miserable screams erupted, making one’s scalp tingle.
Old Demon Fang... he had actually killed the Fire Tiger Scholar General and the Little Wine Sword Immortal.
He truly feared nothing, his demonic aura soaring to the heavens, especially since this group had immense backing, with Great Saints secretly supporting them.
Sure enough, in an instant, the world itself changed color. The dark night abruptly turned into bright daylight.
A massive hand that blotted out the sun and sky reached straight for Old Demon Fang.
This was an attack on the level of a Great Saint—a truly supreme enemy!
As the supreme enemy arrived, the Tiger Flood Dragon Earth Spirit immediately roared into the void, manipulating the power of heaven and earth to block the attack.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the well-prepared Old Demon Fang had already used a dual-aspect Inheritance Token to escape into the Fire Aspect trial.
"Damned demon spawn."
A powerful, thunderous voice boomed, shaking heaven and earth and throwing Lan Yu and the others into a panic.
They knew that the moment Old Demon Fang came out, he would surely face a reckoning from the Great Saints.
But even so, people like Lan Yu were utterly shaken, deeply feeling the sheer audacity of Old Demon Fang’s arrogance.
