Li Changbo stared intently at the flames pinched in Lu Qing’s hand.
He was certain that these were indeed the green flames he had refined.
Yet that young man so effortlessly held it in his hand.
The terrifying high temperature of the green flames seemed to have no effect on him.
For a moment, a sense of vigilance rose in Li Changbo’s heart.
Even though the aura Lu Qing was displaying was merely of the Innate Realm.
He could hardly believe that a mere cultivator of the Innate Realm could grasp the flames he had refined with mana barehanded.
The other people in the city were also staring at Lu Qing in shock at this time.
They had all witnessed firsthand the terror of those green flames earlier.
The many large holes melted into the city now stood as the best evidence.
Yet now, the flames were being held directly by the hand of that youth.
Moreover, before the young man spoke, no one had noticed that someone was even standing on the roof of the restaurant.
Now, everyone understood.
This young man must also be an extraordinary formidable force!
The Cold Water Palace Master, who was trapped in the sky, also saw Lu Qing at this moment.
In an instant, her eyes widened.
Because she recognized the portrait of that young man!
"Who am I? I’m just a passerby stopping by for some excitement."
Feeling the apprehension in Li Changbo’s eyes, Lu Qing smiled.
"However, sir, you are a bit too overbearing. Revenge has its rightful owner.
If you seek revenge on the Cold Water Palace, then so be it, but you shouldn’t involve innocent bystanders.
Luckily, I have some skills, or else, wouldn’t my sister and I have been burned to ashes by your spiritual fire?"
"When strong people battle, it is inevitable that residual shockwaves spill over." Li Changbo said coldly, "Blame these ants for overestimating themselves, daring to watch the duel of Golden Core True Men.
This world is inherently one where the strong are revered, and the weak are prey. Only the strong have a voice.
Surely, sir, you are no ordinary person and understand this principle, right?"
"Reverence for strength, survival of the fittest, is it?"
Lu Qing mulled over the phrase and suddenly laughed, "You are indeed correct, the world certainly reveres strength."
"Since you affirms this principle, why bother sticking your nose into matters concerning a few ants?"
Li Changbo saw this and felt slightly pleased.
This young man felt rather strange to him, and his usually cautious self was unwilling to easily offend without certainty.
However, Lu Qing’s next words changed his expression.
"Who said I was standing up for them? Didn’t you hear what I just said, your scattered flames from your duel got in my way."
Lu Qing pinched his fingers gently, extinguishing the green flames in his hand.
"Originally, I just wanted to enjoy a good show, but your flames nearly hurt my sister, and this put me in a very bad mood."
"In that case, are you determined to dip into this muddy water and be my enemy?"
Li Changbo’s face darkened.
"Be your enemy?" Lu Qing heard and shook his head, "With your flimsy foundation of a low-grade Golden Core, you’re not qualified to be my enemy.
As you said earlier, this world indeed reveres the strong.
To some powerful cultivators, ordinary beings are nothing but ants.
In my eyes, you are just a slightly larger ant."
These words shocked the entire city.
No one expected that this young man was so arrogant.
Daring to call a Golden Core True Man who crossed the Heavenly Tribulation an ant.
Li Changbo didn’t expect Lu Qing to be so disrespectful, calling him an ant in front of so many people.
For someone who recently achieved the Golden Core Realm and was full of vigor, this was undoubtedly the greatest insult.
He laughed angrily, no longer caring about the apprehension towards Lu Qing.
"Since you insist on diving into this muddy water, then let me see if you have the capability!"
He waved his sleeve, and a thick green flame shot toward Lu Qing and Little Yan.
Wherever it went, the air distorted from the high temperature.
After releasing the flames, Li Changbo stared intently at Lu Qing.
He wanted to see how Lu Qing would resolve his green flames.
Whether it was using the power of a magical treasure or other means.
He was always unwilling to believe that an immature boy could withstand the spells he wielded with mana.
He assumed it must be with the aid of a powerful magical treasure.
Yet in the next moment, his eyes widened.
He saw Lu Qing facing the surging green flames, not even blinking.
He just extended a finger, flicked, and a wave spread out.
And then he saw, his mighty green flames, capable of burning through mountains.
Silently extinguished under that formless wave.
Not shattered and dispersed like during the battle with the Cold Water Palace Master before.
Seeing this scene, Li Changbo’s hair stood on end.
Not only was his most proud spell resolved by Lu Qing so casually.
But also, he couldn’t understand how Lu Qing did it.
Furthermore, he didn’t sense any signs of Lu Qing using any magical treasures just now.
Which means, Lu Qing likely did all this by his own power.
Various thoughts swirled in Li Changbo’s mind rapidly, and in an instant, his apprehension of Lu Qing reached its peak.
Instinctively, his cautious nature was already contemplating retreat.
Li Changbo was indeed a decisive person.