Hong Qiang was stunned. The moment he saw the Sealing Sword, he felt its power.
In his shock, he glanced at Chu Feng once more, his gaze turning to one of newfound respect.
Though he had no idea where Chu Feng had obtained this sword, he knew it could be of immense help.
*Crack—*
Hong Qiang wasted no more words. He raised his hand and took the Sealing Sword. The moment the two came into close contact and he personally experienced its power, a confident smile spread across Hong Qiang’s lips.
"Roar—"
Just then, another unnatural roar rang out. The Blazing Iron Lotus attacked once more. This time, it wasn’t just fire. From its body, countless thick, thorny vines extended outward.
These vines were covered in barbs, immensely large, each one resembling a colossal serpent wreathed in flame. They surged forward, carrying a terrifying killing intent and overwhelming momentum.
Yet to such an attack, Hong Qiang paid no heed. Wielding the Sealing Sword, he hacked and slashed his way through the thorns, charging forward against the odds. In the end, he fought his way right up to the Blazing Iron Lotus.
"Seek… death!!!"
As Hong Qiang drew near, the Blazing Iron Lotus actually managed to utter a phrase in human language. Though the words were unclear, they were chilling, revealing the depth of its hatred for Hong Qiang.
"I am here to die. If you have the skill, then kill me."
Hong Qiang smiled faintly, a provocative curve to his lips. His face held an air of serene indifference, as if he had already seen through life and death, and death held no terror for him.
*Whoosh—*
Suddenly, Hong Qiang’s footwork shifted. He left ripples in his wake as his martial force surged. He unleashed a forbidden martial art, transforming into a streak of light that shot toward the Blazing Iron Lotus like an arrow released from a bow.
*Roar—*
The Blazing Iron Lotus roared in fury once more. Its entire body blazed with light as wave after wave of terrifying, raging flames erupted from within it, like a colossal volcano exploding.
But the power it released was far beyond a volcanic eruption. This was an all-consuming fire capable of swallowing all living things.
And Hong Qiang was naturally engulfed within it, vanishing from sight.
But the most terrifying part was not this. Those mountainous waves of flame were now surging toward Chu Feng.
At such a close distance, Chu Feng could feel that these fire waves were several times more terrifying than the flames before. This time, the Blazing Iron Lotus was truly holding nothing back.
"Am I, Chu Feng, to die here?"
Watching those horrifying flames rush toward him with unimaginable speed, it would be a lie to say Chu Feng wasn’t afraid.
"No. I believe in Senior Hong Qiang. He will surely prevail."
Even so, Chu Feng didn’t choose to flee. He didn’t even blink, simply watching the towering inferno bearing down on him.
Leaving aside that he had no chance to escape, most importantly, he believed in Hong Qiang.
The moment Hong Qiang had acted, Chu Feng had seen unprecedented confidence on the elder’s face. That confidence made Chu Feng certain that Hong Qiang would defeat the Blazing Iron Lotus.
Even though their situation was dire, Chu Feng still held fast to his belief in Hong Qiang, staking his very life on it.
*Roar—*
Sure enough, just as the waves of flame were less than a hundred meters from Chu Feng, and the searing heat was beginning to melt his skin, a heart-rending scream suddenly echoed from deep within the sea of fire.