Chapter 215 - Fight the Flaming Bird
Following a sharp cry, the fire bird burst from the magma, ascending into the sky.
A substantial amount of magma erupted in opposing directions. Just meters away from Loong Chen, it was repelled by an imperceptible force.
Suspended in mid-air, the fire bird gazed down at Loong Chen with a haughty demeanor, utilizing its keen eagle eyes.
Its regard for Loong Chen was akin to observing an ant.
“Human, was that display of divine psychokinesis your doing?”
Suddenly, the fire bird articulated in the human tongue. Its voice was neutral, concealing any discernible gender.
Loong Chen regarded the fire bird with intrigue. It marked his inaugural encounter with a Beast King. He had never conceived that upon reaching human-like stature, a Beast King not only possessed intelligence comparable to humans but also mastery of human speech.
The situation was undeniably fascinating.
Observing Loong Chen's indifference, the fire bird's eyes sparkled with curiosity, resembling a small creature scrutinized within a menagerie.
Instantly, the fire bird seethed with indignation, feeling slighted.
“Human, you challenge your own mortality!”
The fire bird bellowed furiously, its wings agitating as a torrent of flames surged toward Loong Chen.
“If you dare, let the confrontation commence!”
Loong Chen jolted in surprise, hastily gesturing as the magma surged, enveloping the flames.
Magma, like water, adhered to Loong Chen's dominion over the Law of Water.
“Fascinating. Human, despite your Qi being at the King Level, you withstand my assault. It appears I have underestimated you.”
A fierce determination gleamed in the fire bird Eagle's eyes. Having existed here for countless years, surrounded by numerous Beast Kings and even Lord Class adversaries, none had endured its strikes.
This monotony left it profoundly disinterested.
Yet now, a human capable of withstanding its blow effortlessly had emerged, adding a hint of intrigue.
“Once more, fire feathers!”
The fire bird bellowed, vigorously flapping its wings.
This time, it unleashed myriad flaming feathers, akin to arrows, hurtling toward Loong Chen.
Loong Chen emitted a derisive snort. With a wave of his hand, the trident materialized.
“Shield of the Sea!”
As Loong Chen twirled the trident, the essence of the ocean coalesced into a defensive barrier, intercepting all the fiery feathers homing in on him.
If the One Halberd Annihilation epitomized the Poseidon's Seven Styles' supreme single-target prowess, then the Shield of the Sea represented its paramount defensive capability.
Despite the onslaught, the fire feathers pelted the sea-blue barrier, causing only minor ripples.
“Now, it's my turn!”
Passive defense never aligned with Loong Chen's temperament. In a blur, he activated the Law of Space, materializing behind the fire bird.
With a resounding cry, the trident erupted in boundless azure radiance, thrusting toward the fire bird's exposed back.
The fire bird never anticipated Loong Chen's sudden appearance behind it, leaving it unable to react in time.
The trident struck its back with formidable force, propelling the fire bird into the magma.
Loong Chen's form flickered once more, returning to the magma's edge. Despite his inability to fly, his manipulation of the Law of Space merely granted temporary levitation.
Fixating on the magma pool, Loong Chen acknowledged that his One Halberd Annihilation, though potent, wouldn't suffice to vanquish a Beast King.
As expected, the magma surged anew, heralding the fire bird's resurgence.
Yet, to Loong Chen's surprise, the creature emerged unscathed, devoid of even minor injuries.
“Curious.”
Loong Chen puzzled over this discrepancy. Given his current strength and the One Halberd Annihilation's potency, it seemed improbable that he hadn't inflicted any harm on the fire bird.
Moreover, when he impaled it with the trident, he distinctly sensed its injury.
“Could my perceptions be mistaken?”
Loong Chen pondered internally, but the fire bird preempted further reflection, swooping down toward him.
Its elongated, sharp beak descended upon Loong Chen with ferocity.
The beak, among a bird's most formidable weapons, indicated its intent to engage directly in combat.
“You are outmatched.”
Loong Chen retorted icily, hurling the trident at the fire bird while activating the World Dominating technique simultaneously.
With a sixfold increase in strength, Loong Chen's assault had elevated to the level of Early Period Emperor.
Nonetheless, the fire bird's prowess matched Loong Chen's own.
Colliding with the fire bird sent it plummeting into the magma, while Loong Chen staggered back, enduring internal discomfort.
Despite his robust physique, he sustained internal injuries, a testament to the fire bird's formidable might.
“But I must have wounded it, and I possess the healing prowess of the Law of Life.”
Loong Chen ruminated inwardly. Shortly after, the fire bird reemerged.
Yet, Loong Chen found it perplexing that the fire bird's aura remained at its peak, as if it hadn't sustained any injury.
It seemed as though it hadn't been wounded at all.
“Inconceivable. There must be an explanation for this!”
Loong Chen was convinced that the fire bird had employed some method to mend its injuries.
Could it have also mastered the Law of Life, healing all injuries in such a brief span?
Loong Chen exclaimed loudly, summoning a mirror image clone beside him.
The clone laid its hand upon Loong Chen's back, infusing him with a surge of energy.
This was the fusion technique; Loong Chen had seamlessly integrated the clone's power, doubling his own strength.
“One Halberd Annihilation!”
A formidable energy surged within Loong Chen's being, compelling him to expel it promptly.
Swiftly, he triggered the One Halberd Annihilation, propelling himself into the air with the trident in hand, aiming for the fire bird's body.
The fire bird hastily folded its wings, attempting to shield itself from the impending strike.
Yet, this assault represented Loong Chen's pinnacle technique, capable of overwhelming even a Mid Grade Beast King's defenses.
The fire bird emitted a wretched cry as the barrier formed by its wings shattered, allowing the trident to pierce its abdomen, eliciting a gush of blood akin to a fountain.
Undoubtedly, it had been wounded—severely so.
A flicker of trepidation crossed the fire bird's gaze before it plunged toward the magma.
“I understand your intentions.”
Loong Chen rebuffed coldly. Each time the avian creature submerged into the magma, its injuries regenerated. Clearly, the magma harbored healing properties.
Preventing its retreat into the magma became imperative.
“Time Stop!”
Employing the Law of Time, Loong Chen enveloped the fire bird's vicinity in temporal stasis.
Instantaneously, its movements became sluggish.
Seizing both of its talons, Loong Chen exerted a forceful swing, hurtling the fire bird away until it collided with the shore.
“As anticipated, without access to the magma, your wounds won't fully mend.”
Loong Chen's conjecture solidified as he observed the fire bird's aura wane steadily.
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