On the stage, under the oppressive force of the powerful domain, Li Hu trembled uncontrollably.
"Third Soul Skill: Fire Lotus Sword."
A cold gleam flashed through Lin Jian's eyes as he slashed forward with a fierce sword strike.
The massive blade, infused with the will of the Fire Lotus Sword, surged directly toward Li Hu.
Watching the attack draw closer, Li Hu clenched his teeth.
He hadn't expected such a wide gap between himself and this young man. Against him, he didn't even have a chance to strike.
With a loud boom, Lin Jian effortlessly defeated his opponent.
Below the stage, the Lin Clan erupted into cheers and celebration.
Ning Fengzhi immediately sent a voice transmission to Sword Douluo.
"Uncle Jian, are you interested in taking this child as your disciple?"
"We've had some misunderstandings with the Lin Clan recently, but if you take this young man from the Lin Clan as your disciple, wouldn't that resolve everything happily?"
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo's eyes lit up.
He flew down to the arena and said to Lin Jian, "Young friend, would you be willing to take me as your master?"
The entire crowd instantly fell silent.
"What? Sword Douluo wants to take a disciple?"
"Damn it, this brat… but his talent… might actually be worthy!"
"No way, would the Clan Head even allow it?"
The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan couldn't believe their ears. Sword Douluo actually wanted to take an outsider as his disciple?
"Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Sword Douluo," Lin Jian said without a hint of hesitation, "but I wish only to remain with the Lin Clan."
"I pledge my life and loyalty to the Lin Clan."
Sword Douluo's face filled with regret.
"Patriarch Lin, are you sure about this? If he joins our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, then our two clans would be as one."
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi's expression turned anxious as he sent a voice transmission to Lin Ye.
Lin Ye, shocked by the message, couldn't make a decision at once and turned to consult Lin Feng.
"Feng'er, what do you think?"
"Father, since Lin Jian is unwilling, then let it be."
After some thought, Lin Feng rejected the chance to resolve things peacefully.
Lin Jian had consumed an immortal herb and comprehended sword intent and a domain—such a genius couldn't be handed over.
Lin Ye nodded in agreement.
"Clan Head Ning, since Jian'er is unwilling, I, as clan head, will not force him."
"Let's not speak of joining your clan for now."
"Shall we proceed with the final match?"
Lin Ye smiled as he responded to Ning Fengzhi.
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi could only sigh and shake his head—he truly didn't want to shed blood here.
Sword Douluo's expression darkened.
If such a heaven-defying talent couldn't be recruited, he must not be allowed to live.
"Uncle Jian, please return for now."
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi's voice remained calm as he addressed Chen Xin.
As Sword Douluo turned around, his eyes met Ning Fengzhi's and instantly understood the message:
Wait until the match ends before acting.
The two returned to their seats.
The war drums sounded again as Lin Long and his opponent Wu Feng slowly stepped onto the arena.
Just as the two were about to release their martial souls, the entire valley suddenly began to tremble violently.
"What's going on? An earthquake?"
"I can't keep my balance!"
"Again? I'm peeing—someone hold me up!"
"Run! Everyone, run!"
In the distance, from the volcano—
A massive Fire Dragon burst out from the crater and soared into the sky.
Disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Lin Clan panicked instantly.
"That's definitely a hundred-thousand-year soul beast!"
"No wonder this place has such intense fire-element soul power. So it was the resting place of this terrifying beast!"
"Fengzhi, I don't think even I can defeat that thing—run!"
Sword Douluo was stunned when he saw the creature's full form.
Without delay, he grabbed Ning Fengzhi and quickly fled the Flame Valley.
Even Ning Fengzhi's usually composed face showed panic. He shouted:
"All disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, retreat immediately!"
"Lin Clan disciples, retreat!"
"Feng'er, run!"
Behind him, Lin Ye grabbed Lin Feng in a panic and started fleeing as well.
But just as the Lin Clan was in chaos, a mysterious voice rang out in Lin Feng's mind:
"I mean you no harm. Do not be afraid."
Startled, Lin Feng's heart skipped a beat.
Who…?
Could it be the dragon?
Lin Feng looked up to the sky—
Sure enough, the Fire Dragon's hollow eyes were locked onto him.
Perhaps sensing the crowd's fear—
The massive Fire Dragon folded its wings and slowly returned to the volcano but sent a final voice transmission to Lin Feng:
"Human, come to me."
"It really is the dragon!"
"Father, calm the clansmen—tell them not to flee. It's safe now."
Suppressing his shock, Lin Feng turned and said to Lin Ye.
"Are you alright, Lin Feng?"
In the distance, Dugu Yan and the others ran toward him, worry written all over their faces.
"I'm fine!"
"That Fire Dragon just summoned me—asked me to find it underground."
Lin Feng replied solemnly to Lin Ye and the others.
"What?!"
"That dragon sent a message to you?"
"Could this be dangerous?"
Everyone looked worried.
"I want to check it out."
"Who knows—I might encounter some opportunity there."
Lin Feng offered an explanation.
Now that the Fire Dragon had appeared, he understood:
This was his fated opportunity.
With villains like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan around, it made sense for a powerful being to show up to assist the chosen one.
He had thought it might be a powerful Soul Master, but it turned out to be a dragon.
After some discussion, Lin Ye arranged for the second elder to calm the clan while he and Lin Feng went together toward the volcano.
"Be careful, Lin Feng, Uncle."
Dugu Yan said with concern.
"Mm."
Lin Feng and Lin Ye moved quickly.
Following faint traces left behind by the Fire Dragon, they descended deep into the mountain and finally reached the bottom of the volcano.
Intense heat radiated in waves.
In the dim light, the air was thick with a pungent smell.
What they saw stunned them on the spot.
A massive skeleton lay across the ancient ground.
Its body was colossal, with thick bones.
Even after all this time, it exuded an awe-inspiring aura of might.
Beside the skeleton, clusters of Fire Dragon Grass glowed with a strange, vibrant light.
"Where's the Fire Dragon?"
Lin Feng frowned, anxiously scanning the surroundings.
Beside him, Lin Ye was full of unease—this place felt deeply unnatural.
At that moment, the mysterious voice echoed again:
"The one before you is me."
As the voice fell—
Amidst the patch of Fire Dragon Grass, a phantom image of a Fire Dragon slowly appeared.
The image was hazy, surrounded by a faint glow of flame.
Lin Ye jumped back. "What the hell is that?!"
"I am Huo Yi, guardian under the Fire Dragon King."
"My true body has long perished. Human, I sensed my master's aura within you."
The phantom spoke, its voice filled with ancient sorrow.
Lin Feng was shocked and quickly asked, "You mean… this?"
As he spoke, he released his martial soul without hesitation.
In an instant, dazzling flames burst forth, and the majestic form of the Fire Dragon King appeared clearly before Huo Yi.
Seeing it, Huo Yi trembled in excitement.
His illusory form became distorted as he shouted:
"It truly is my master!"
"I never expected… that Master has fallen… and now exists as your martial soul…"
His voice dropped, full of grief and loss.
"You recognize my martial soul?"
Lin Feng put on a confused expression.
"Back then, I followed my master into countless battles, drenched in blood. I died in combat and fell into the lower realm."
Huo Yi explained slowly, his voice full of bitter memories.
"Over countless years…"
"I never thought this land would grow Fire Dragon Grass, allowing my soul to attach and linger."
"And today, fate smiles upon me, letting me sense my master's aura again."
The phantom swayed, lost in memories of the past.
"To think it was like this…" Lin Ye's expression was one of astonishment.
"Calm down. I only inherited the Fire Dragon King's martial soul."
Lin Feng quickly stepped forward to reassure him.
He felt the Fire Dragon was getting a bit too emotional.
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