Boom— The next instant, the flames surged, and the black creature actually flew out from within. Not only was it unharmed, it charged straight toward Yuwen Yanri.
However, a three-meter-long black spike had now appeared in its hands, gripped firmly with both palms like a spear.
It was with this weapon that it had broken free from Yuwen Yanri's Fire Prison Hell.
Seeing this, Yuwen Yanri did not flinch. His wrist turned, and a bracelet detached from it, floating before him.
The bracelet was golden, and the moment it left his palm, it transformed. Not only did it grow to a diameter of one meter, its shape changed as well.
The center was hollow, with flame-like formations encircling it on all sides — though these were merely formations, not true flames. Complex inscriptions were carved across its surface, making it resemble a blazing sun.
This was Yuwen Yanri's Divine Armament.
Clang— Sparks of fire erupted, and ripples of power swept outward.
Though the black creature held only a single black spike, it now appeared as though tens of thousands of them were thrusting at Yuwen Yanri in rapid succession.
Though Yuwen Yanri used his Divine Armament to parry each strike, he was forced to retreat repeatedly, his expression growing strained.
His opponent was far too strong.
This was the first time Yuwen Yanri had ever felt such pressure in combat.
He could hold his ground for now, but if this continued, his defeat was inevitable.
"Crazy-crazy-crazy… crazy my ass."
A curse rang out, and the pressure on Yuwen Yanri eased considerably. It was Wang Qiang, wielding his own Divine Armament, charging at the black creature from behind.
He was not alone. Xiao Yuer, Xianhai Shaoyu, Song Yun, and Xian Miaomiao all attacked with their Divine Armaments in hand.
Moreover, their weapons and bodies were coated in martial power — not ordinary martial power, but martial techniques.
With the amplification of those techniques, their movement, speed, and strength were all greatly enhanced.
They had realized that their opponent possessed extremely strong defensive capabilities, and that straightforward martial attacks alone would not be able to wound him.
Yuwen Yanri's Fire Prison Hell had been the clearest proof of that.
So they had decided to join forces in a close-range assault, to see whether they could bring the black creature down.
"Everyone… is so powerful."
Bai Yunqing's gaze was conflicted — a mix of admiration and dejection.
Not only could he not follow the black creature's movements, he could not even keep up with the others.
He recognized the gap, and felt useless — a burden holding them all back.
"Brother, are you alright?"
But just then, a concerned voice reached Bai Yunqing's ears — it was Chu Feng's secret transmission.
"I… I'm fine."
Bai Yunqing hurried over to Chu Feng's side.
"Don't burden yourself with guilt. You're a Spirit World Master, after all — it's perfectly natural that you're not skilled in the way martial cultivators fight."
Chu Feng saw through Bai Yunqing's vulnerability.
"I'm… truly useless. Perhaps… I'm not worthy of that inheritance."
Bai Yunqing lowered his head, thoroughly dispirited.
"Brother, now is not the time for self-blame. It's not just our lives at stake — everyone's lives are tied to us."
"You're a Spirit World Master. You may have the cultivation of a Fifth Level Heavenly God, but that isn't the way you're meant to fight."
"But you're a Spirit World Master, and you have your own advantages."
"Our opponent has deliberately suppressed his cultivation to the Fifth Level Heavenly God, yet he's still incredibly strong. Even joining forces, you won't easily defeat him — but he definitely has a weakness."
"The problem is that this cage not only trapped me, but also restricts my ability to observe."
"So finding that weakness is going to rely on you."
Chu Feng transmitted privately.
"Me?"
"But I…"
Bai Yunqing's voice was low, his gaze evasive — clearly lacking confidence.
"Brother, don't forget that you're a genius Spirit World Master."
"You were before, and you still are now."
"How strong other people are is their business. Don't let others be the reason you deny yourself."
Chu Feng spoke once more.