Dragon Martial Sword Supreme

Upon seeing Yanmoluo and Hua Qianyang standing up, Meng Yi, Yu Wenhui, and the others couldn't help but frown and exchange glances.

Their relationship with Zhao Letian was not good, and unless necessary, they really did not want to stand up for Zhao Letian.

But at this moment, the people of Skyfire Country were targeting all members of Gray Wolf Kingdom. If they stood by idly, they would be ridiculed and lose face.

"Hmph!"

After cautiously deliberating for a moment, people like Yu Wenhui let out an unwilling snort of frustration and finally stood up, glaring at those from Skyfire Country.

The frustration in their hearts could not be vented towards Zhao Letian, so it had to be directed at the people from Skyfire Country instead.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today's event is just an exchange of skills, is there really a need for such a heavy response?"

At this moment, Ye Chenxiao suddenly looked around at everyone and said with an awkward smile, as if he was in a difficult position.

"Second Prince, as you can see, it is not us people of Gray Wolf Kingdom looking for trouble; it is truly that Skyfire Country has gone too far in bullying us. That Abnormal Fire, obviously brother Zilong acquired it through his own skill, yet they keep forcing us to give it back. Where is the justice in that? If we really return it, wouldn't it make the people of Gray Wolf Kingdom seem weak and easily bullied?"

Nalan Yun shook his head and said with a helpless smile.

"We can let go of Lin Yu's death, but the Purple Lotus Demon Fire, a treasure of Skyfire Country, must be returned. Otherwise, today's matter, Skyfire Country will not let it rest."

The fifth-ranked genius of Skyfire Country, Xiao Yan, said this with a smirk on his face.

"What should we do now? Brother Di, isn't it time for you to speak?"

With a smile of helplessness, Ye Chenxiao looked towards the leading figure of Skyfire Country.

Hearing this, everyone turned their gaze over.

They saw that the leading figure of Skyfire Country was a young man with dark skin and strong muscles, and his face had sharp, chiseled features, suggesting a maturity far beyond his apparent age. Since the beginning of the banquet, he had been meditating with his eyes closed, and he had not once opened his eyes.

This man was Di Rong, the foremost individual in the True Martial Realm of Skyfire Country, an invincible being beneath the Sect Martial Realm.

"Hand over the Purple Lotus Demon Fire, it's useless to you. The item has already developed a certain degree of sentience, and without a special method, you simply can't tame it. Skyfire Country is willing to exchange it with an artifact of equivalent value. As for Lin Yu, he died because he was inferior; Skyfire Country will no longer pursue this matter."

Di Rong still did not open his eyes and spoke without any trace of emotion.

"My lord, we have already shown mercy by not pursuing Lin Yu's death; how can we then exchange an item of equal value for the Purple Lotus Demon Fire? That's a treasure of Skyfire Country after all."

A talented individual from Skyfire Country said with discontent.

"If you're capable, get it back yourself. I will not interfere with this matter any further."

Di Rong continued to meditate with closed eyes, speaking indifferently.

"This…"

The people of Skyfire Country frowned tightly, exchanging glances with troubled expressions.

With Baru present in Gray Wolf Kingdom, if Di Rong did not intervene, they would definitely be unable to retrieve the Purple Lotus Demon Fire.

Left with no choice, they conceded to Di Rong's decision.

"How do you feel about this, Brother Baru?"

Ye Chenxiao smiled towards Baru, knowing that the stance of only people from the Heavenly Wolf Country wasn't enough; Baru, representing the Gray Wolf Kingdom, also needed to express his opinion before there could be a solution.

"Alright, Zhao Zilong, he's not wrong. Abnormal Fire contains immense power and possesses a certain sentience; it requires special methods to be subdued. It'll be of no use to you. Do as he says, return the Purple Lotus Demon Fire to them. Of course, given the value of Abnormal Fire, people from Skyfire Country must provide treasures of equivalent worth."

The Golden Giant Baru spoke with a voice as resonant as thunder, carrying an awe-inspiring authority.

"In that case, that will make things easy. Brother Zilong, you heard it. The Abnormal Fire is of no use to you; it's better to return it to Skyfire Country in exchange for treasures of equal value."

Only then did Ye Chenxiao look at Zhao Letian.

In his view, Zhao Letian didn't really have a say in the matter; it was enough for the strongest from both sides to give their opinion. Zhao Letian simply had to obey; he had no real choice.

"Who says it's of no use to me? Purple Lotus Demon Fire, is it? I have decided to keep it. As for any equivalent treasures, you can keep them for yourselves."

Zhao Letian gave a cold laugh, then to everyone's astonishment, he stuffed the violently struggling Purple Lotus Demon Fire into his mouth and swallowed it whole.

"..."

Upon witnessing this scene, silence fell upon the crowd, and everyone was dumbstruck.

Although it was commonly known that Abnormal Fire, mainly found in Skyfire Country and rarely seen elsewhere, each type of Abnormal Fire is understood to contain powerful force and to be extremely volatile and difficult to tame. The Purple Lotus Demon Fire that Zhao Letian had taken was obviously such a fire.

Commonly, to subdue such Abnormal Fire and make it one's own requires thorough preparation, the assistance of various treasures and secret techniques, and a gradual process of refinement.

For Zhao Letian to directly swallow the Abnormal Fire like this was unheard of, unprecedented; it was practically suicidal.

If nothing went wrong, Zhao Letian would soon be torn apart by the violent energy within the Abnormal Fire.

At this thought, many people couldn't help but reveal a sneering, teasing smile—people like Wanyan Zheng among others.

With Zhao Letian dead, they would have one less competitor, which naturally couldn't be better.

At the same time, the people of Skyfire Country watched Zhao Letian with undisguised sarcasm on their faces, as if mocking his ignorant arrogance. Daring to ingest Abnormal Fire was practically seeking death, and once he died, the Purple Lotus Demon Fire would still belong to Skyfire Country.

As for people from Thunder Swamp Country and Dajin Country, they too were watching coldly from the sidelines. Zhao Letian was also their competitor, and his death would be no loss.

Thus, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became very strange; everyone was silent, coldly staring at Zhao Letian, just waiting for him to explode and die.

Indeed, before long, a purplish-red glow ignited under Zhao Letian's skin, sweat poured down his forehead, and his face contorted in agony, looking like he might explode at any moment.

"Brother Zilong, why put yourself through this misery? It's just an Abnormal Fire. If you can't keep it, just give it to them. These are all external possessions. Why stubbornly insist on swallowing it in defiance? You're being too impulsive."

Nalan Yun shook his head helplessly and quickly moved a safe distance away from Zhao Letian.

The explosive power of Abnormal Fire was no trifling matter, and he did not want to get caught in the blast.