As the intense battle between Xiao Chen and Ye Fan raged on, both fought with distinct intentions while each striving to gain the upper hand in the battle.
Meanwhile, within the confines of the jade pendant, Ji Rongmei watched the confrontation unfold, her gaze fixated on Xiao Chen.
Today, Xiao Chen’s attire consisted of a golden robe with red stripes, and bathed in the ethereal glow emanating from the ancient tomb, his already peerless visage seemed to transcend even further.
Ji Rongmei’s eyes remained glued to Xiao Chen, captivated by his every move.
Suddenly, she noticed Xiao Chen leap into the air, and his gaze seemed to lock onto her.
With a seductive smile playing on his lips, he winked in her direction, as if he were aware of her unwavering attention.
Taken aback by Xiao Chen’s unexpected action, Ji Rongmei’s mind momentarily went blank.
Suddenly, she jolted up from her futon, her eyes widening in surprise and confusion.
"What?" she exclaimed, her voice filled with bewilderment as she tried to process the implications of Xiao Chen’s wink and seductive smile directed toward her.
As Ji Rongmei’s shout pierced the air, Ye Fan momentarily froze in his place, caught off guard by the sudden interruption.
Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Chen swiftly took advantage of Ye Fan’s daze and delivered a sneaky attack, sending him flying with a powerful slap.
Stunned by Xiao Chen’s underhanded move, Ye Fan attempted to block the attack, but it was already too late.
He was propelled backward, crashing against the wall with a resounding impact.
As he slid to the ground, his body left an imprint on the stone surface, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
Struggling to rise to his feet, Ye Fan’s concern shifted to Ji Rongmei.
"Senior, what happened to you?" he asked inwardly, his voice laced with worry.
Ji Rongmei was not a young girl, she quickly regained her composure upon hearing Ye Fan’s voice.
Realizing that she hadn’t used a sound barrier, she took a moment to collect her thoughts before responding.
"Junior Ye, the treasure inside the ancient tomb is the Heavenly and Earthly Flame," she revealed calmly.
Yet, he managed to quell his anger, resorting to a historic technique of clenching his hand tightly until his nails dug into his flesh.
As Ye Fan realized that his current approach wouldn’t suffice in the battle against Xiao Chen. he decided to activate his Great Yang Divine Body.
While he couldn’t utilize its full power at the moment, he knew it would still provide a significant boost.
With determination in his eyes, he spat out his blood essence and channeled his spiritual power to activate his physique, speaking with intimidating confidence as if victory were already assured.
"Hahaha, you’ve forced my hand, and you can’t blame me for being ruthless," Ye Fan declared, his tone dripping with malice.
Observing Ye Fan’s transformation, Xiao Chen’s expression turned serious, and he drew his sword with purpose.
"Junior brother Ye, now that you’ve chosen to unleash your power, you must be prepared to face the consequences," Xiao Chen warned, his voice laced with a hint of severity.
"I won’t go easy on you as I did before and If you can withstand this strike, I’ll spare your life."
Hearing Xiao Chen’s challenge, Ye Fan’s expression twisted with frustration and hatred.
He sensed an overwhelming amount of sword energy gathering around Xiao Chen’s blade, further fueling his animosity toward his opponent.
despite his resentment, Ye Fan knew deep down that he had succeeded in getting his attention.
After this, With the help of Ji Rongmei and the Heavenly and Earthly Flame within the ancient cave, he undergoes tremendous growth which could make his journey in avenging his father quickly
As the final battle commenced, Xiao Chen unleashed his devastating "Infernal Sword Technique," known for its destructive abilities and hard power
Meanwhile, Ye Fan tapped into the latent strength of his "Great Yang Divine Body," seeking to overpower his opponent.
However, despite his efforts, Ye Fan’s expression soured as he realized that the strength gained from his earlier use of "Astral Fusion Mastery" was beginning to wane, leaving him unable to sustain his enhanced physique for much longer.
To make matters worse, Xiao Chen appeared unfazed, not even breaking a sweat throughout the entire battle.
Sensing that his time was running out, Ye Fan gathered his energy for one final, desperate attack.
With a resounding shout, he unleashed his ultimate technique, "Everlasting Wall of Flame."
As the magnificent wall of flame surged forward, causing the ground to tremble and obstruct Xiao Chen’s vision, a chuckle escaped Xiao Chen’s lips.
His plan was nearing its completion, and as the system prompt flashed in his mind, Xiao Chen knew that victory was within his grasp.