Chapter 963: Battle with Ran Qi
Hundreds of martial arts geniuses let out a series of astonished cries.
All eyes were fixed on the proud figure standing atop the furious beast in mid-air.
And the gaze of the proud figure was set on only one person.
It was none other than Xiao Yi, whose arm wound carried the Ice Venerate Token.
The two gazes, though separated by a great distance, erupted with a mighty imposing presence as they met.
"You're strong." The proud figure in mid-air was the first to speak.
"You're not bad either." Xiao Yi replied indifferently.
"I can't discern your cultivation level." The proud figure suddenly furrowed his eyebrows.
"You have treasures concealing your aura, don't you?"
"Tell me, what is your current cultivation level?"
Xiao Yi remained silent, only casually extending his hand to remove the Ice Venerate Token affixed to his arm.
Hiss...
The Ice Venerate Token was obviously attached tightly.
Moreover, it seemed to have a mouth, biting into the wound and devouring the blood.
Xiao Yi forcefully removed it, tearing a layer of skin off his arm, letting out a hissing sound.
Of course, Xiao Yi did not make any noise.
He had endured pain a hundred times worse; injuries and suffering were commonplace to him.
The proud figure in mid-air was already somewhat impatient.
"Tell me, what is your current cultivation, I want to see whether someone accepted by the Ice Venerate Token is indeed worthy."
"Is it necessary?" Xiao Yi asked indifferently.
"Hmm?" The proud figure furrowed his brows.
"Just one question," Xiao Yi said indifferently, "Are you also vying for this Ice Venerate Token?"
"Correct." The proud figure nodded slightly.
Xiao Yi nodded in acknowledgment, "Then just leave your name."
The figure in mid-air grew colder, "You mean to say, knowing the cultivation level is irrelevant, knowing the strength is enough."
"Either I can kill you, or you can kill me."
"Yes." Xiao Yi replied indifferently, "So, just leave your name."
"Arrogant." Around them, hundreds of geniuses shouted angrily.
"Kid, do you know what kind of figure is standing above you right now?"
"Speaking so disrespectfully, so shamelessly, is nothing but courting death."
A series of contemptuous voices and curses.
Xiao Yi turned a deaf ear; when he asked for a name, he had actually already acknowledged this opponent.
"Interesting." The proud figure in mid-air did not get angry but rather smiled playfully.
"Originally, I thought I came late for the Fangcun City grand event."
"Now it seems, I arrived just in time."
With that, the proud figure shook the long spear in his hand, staring at Xiao Yi fixedly, "Ran Qi, Young Master of the Ran Family."
"23 years old, cultivation level, Heavenly Extreme Peak."
Xiao Yi nodded, "Yi Xiao, Demon Hunter."
"23 years old, strength, enough to kill you."
"Arrogant." The proud figure, that is Ran Qi, shook his long spear in his hand.
The massive furious beast beneath him swooped in fiercely.
Roar...
The entire body of the furious beast was deep blue, with a massive size like a mountain.
Under the roar, it barred its teeth, lunging at Xiao Yi.
Bang...
A purple flame gathered in Xiao Yi's hand, then erupted.
Both hands covered in flames struck heavily, seizing the furious beast.
The beast's bloodthirsty mouth was tightly held by the flaming hands, unable to move.
"Scatter." Xiao Yi shouted in a low voice.
The flames in his hands instantly turned into a Purple Flame Sea.
The flame sea engulfed the furious beast.
Sizzle... Sizzle... Sizzle...
On the beast, the lightning surged.
Lightning and flames fiercely clashed.
Xiao Yi's eyes squinted, a cold glint rising to his brow.
His hands spread wide with full force, tearing the whole furious beast apart.
Bang... The beast exploded instantly, transforming into a sky-full of lightning.
The sky of purple flames also exploded in that moment.
Bang... Bang... Bang...
The continuous thundering explosions turned the surrounding within a kilometer radius into a realm of rampant lightning and flames.
Around them, hundreds of geniuses' expressions changed, hurriedly retreating.
"So strong, does this purple flame truly have such prowess?"
"Clashing head-on with Young Master Ran Qi and remaining unscathed."
"Back off, this battle between these two monsters has long exceeded our level."
"..."
One by one, the geniuses showed signs of shock, distancing themselves from the battle zone.
"Fire Control Warrior?" Ran Qi in mid-air glanced at Xiao Yi.
"Indeed, worthy of my full fight."
"The way of the spear, the way of lightning." Xiao Yi squinted his eyes, "You too are worthy of my full fight."
Indeed, Ran Qi cultivated the way of the spear and the way of lightning.
That massive furious beast earlier was merely a creation of lightning illusion.
Whoosh...
Their battle commenced almost instantly with their voices.
A menacing long spear stabbed forward.
Bits of cold light immediately sealed off all dead angles around Xiao Yi.
Bang... Bang...
Two flames condensed and arose.
One was eerily purple, the other wildly golden.
These were the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame and the Earth Vein Golden Fire.
Two flames transformed into two coats, covering Xiao Yi.
"Break." Xiao Yi shouted loudly.
The flame-covered fist struck heavily.
Bits of cold light densely approached.
Xiao Yi's punch shattered a hundred.
Boom... A loud explosion.
The bits of cold light scattered, replaced by the spear's tip clashing fiercely with Xiao Yi's flaming fist.
Ran Qi held his spear, retreating several steps.
Xiao Yi, however, stood firm, his fist style astonishing.
Furthermore, the Flame Outer Clothing could provide an increase in his strength.
The martial arts power of the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame had become a complete path.
Thus, with the blessing of martial arts power, the augmentation given to Xiao Yi by the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame far exceeded before.
In contrast, the Earth Vein Golden Fire, due to being incomplete, offered Xiao Yi an increase similar to before.
But, this was already enough.
The complete martial arts' empowerment of the Purple Crystal Spirit Flame, covering the fist, could destroy everything, its temperature horrifying.
Additionally, the wild and ferocious nature of the Earth Vein Golden Fire.
Only then did that punch possess unrivalled power.
Sizzle... Sizzle... Sizzle...
Just then, Ran Qi's spear surged with lightning crazily.
Lightning covered the spear, attacking once more.
Whoosh... The spear that had just stabbed out seemed to tear the very fabric of space, arriving instantly before Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi responded swiftly, stepping back and tilting his head, narrowly evading the stab.
If he reacted slower, the spear might have pierced through his throat.
Hiss...
Yet even so, the spear left a bloody mark at the edge of his neck.
"So fast." Xiao Yi furrowed his brow.
The sinister spear was inherently very fast.
Now, with the addition of lightning, lightning naturally excelled in speed and power.
Naturally, the spear was faster and more powerful.
Boom...
Bits of cold light attacked once more.
This time, the spear's might was dramatically increased.
Beneath each point of cold light, came a fierce roar, the air distorted.
Under the bits of cold light, the spear style forming this momentum might be something even an ordinary Infinite Sacred Realm expert might not withstand.
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Second update.