Xu Liang had never anticipated such a scenario; no matter what, he would never have imagined that after the huge wall separating the two areas disappeared, such an attack awaited him. Although Tongshen Mountain limited their Cultivation, the opponent’s move, Fire Phoenix, had already bypassed the Peak limit of Martial Arts Sect, but it didn’t violate the rules because in a certain sense, this move had become a kind of combination technique.
Mu Can, however, was not the least bit panicked. Although he felt his strength was restrained by a mysterious force, when facing the opponent’s attack, Mu Can didn’t take it seriously at all. If it had been an attack of a different attribute, Mu Can might have faced some difficulties, but the opponent had released an attack of the Fire Attribute.
Seeing Mu Can not panicking at all, and even showing a trace of disdainful smile.
The two opponents also let out a sneer.
"Look at that guy, he must be an idiot to still manage a smile."
"No worries, no worries, after we finish them off, let’s recover a bit, then use this move again. I reckon no one would expect that the two of us could comprehend a combination technique."
The two looked at each other, each with admiration in their eyes.
Both were quite self-aware. When they attempted to approach the shelf containing the Ultimate Secret Manual, they both chose to give up directly, as the pressure was simply not something they could overcome. However, when choosing the Secret Manual, the two astonishingly reached a consensus.
One chose a Secret Manual of Wind Attribute while the other chose a Fire Attribute Secret Manual, so their Cultivation Techniques complemented each other, maximizing their strength. After mastering the chosen Cultivation Techniques, they were surprised to discover that their combined attack could exhibit the strength of a Martial Saint. This was indeed joyous news, especially knowing that Tongshen Mountain would limit the strength of Martial Saints in the upcoming duel, meaning an attack of Martial Saint Level would already be considered top strength in the dueling ground. This was the source of their immense confidence.
When the fierce wind enhanced the momentum of the Fire Phoenix to its peak, the massive Fire Phoenix seemed to come alive, its fiery red eyes even began rotating, filled with spirituality.
"Go, Fire Phoenix!" The person who summoned the Fire Phoenix roared, accompanied by a sharp phoenix cry, the Fire Phoenix instantly accelerated, heading straight towards Mu Can with deadly intent.
The purpose of previously holding back was indeed to allow some time for the two Cultivation Techniques to fuse together. After reaching their maximum power, the speed of the Fire Phoenix was also elevated to a terrifying level, so much so that Xu Liang could only see a fiery red shadow, completely unable to track the actual position of the Fire Phoenix.
"Hehe." The two opponents, seeing Mu Can standing still as if frightened into immobility, revealed a cold smile. In their imagination, anyone suddenly facing this move would seek a place to hide, perhaps struggling with the Fire Phoenix for a while, thus lingering for a sliver of vitality. After all, the Fire Phoenix they summoned was not a real life form but a transformed flame, definitely not possessing the wisdom of a Divine Beast. However, seeing Mu Can just standing there, they deemed him undoubtedly doomed, although Tongshen Mountain might possess some protective force that could keep him alive, surviving this strike would most certainly mean elimination from the contest.
"Quick, dodge!" Xu Liang, witnessing the enormous Fire Phoenix swooping in, shouted at Mu Can who stood still as if petrified, and rushed over, seemingly intent on tackling Mu Can to the ground in an attempt to protect him.
This act filled Mu Can with astonishment.
Their relationship, being temporary allies selected by Tongshen Mountain, having never met before, although Mu Can had never heard about casualties inside Tongshen Mountain, Xu Liang’s first reaction was to save him.
Thus, Mu Can’s favorable impression of Xu Liang soared instantly. No one dislikes a comrade who, at critical moments, is willing to disregard personal safety to protect others. Mu Can even decided, if possible, he must recruit him into the Wangcai Divine Sect.
As the Fire Phoenix fiercely approached, Mu Can lightly extended his left hand, a small, exquisite red lotus slowly forming in his palm. Upon closer examination, it turned out to be a lotus entirely composed of flames, with each petal a small flame flickering, causing the whole lotus to appear as if gently brushed by a breeze.
In the instant the mystical red lotus appeared in Mu Can’s palm, the temperature in the dueling ground, which had risen due to the Fire Phoenix, suddenly dropped, as if all the heat was absorbed by the lotus.
While the left hand summoned the lotus, Mu Can’s right hand was not idle either; he gently waved, and a vine instantly formed in the air, entangling the charging Xu Liang, then with a gentle shake, Xu Liang was tossed to a safe spot on the side. Xu Liang rolled a couple of times but sustained no injuries.
"No!" Xu Liang, watching Mu Can about to be engulfed by flames, cried out in agony, eyes brimming with tears, the scene bringing back some repressed memories.
Mu Can was slightly surprised; he always sensed Xu Liang harbored a deep secret, but out of respect, he had never chosen to probe into Xu Liang’s secrets. However, at this moment, he felt there must be some profound and engraved hatred within Xu Liang, just unsure against whom.
Upon contact, the Fire Phoenix instantly transformed into a sky full of flames, little flames reconforming into miniature Fire Phoenixes, fluttering in space. These flames, as if possessing sentience, upon noticing Mu Can standing proud in the arena, directly rushed towards him and clung onto his body.
"Could this guy really be an idiot, not even trying to dodge?"
"Aren’t you glad he’s an idiot? It would be great if every time we met such idiots."
The two observed Mu Can standing there enveloped in flames and mocked.
It seemed the battle was coming to an end , without the least bit of effort, they had directly eliminated an opponent. Looking at the agonized Xu Liang fallen aside, they didn’t consider him a threat at all.
Once this man dies, the remaining Xu Liang would be easy prey, utterly unable to escape.