Zhi Yinzi chuckled, “Of course. With the few numbers of Tian Peng holy disciples, he must want to keep an eye on them. If something bad happened to one of them, he’ll be taking responsibility.
The two immediately soared to the sky and directly flew east.
Chapter 1436: The Sparring Arena
Han Li walked along a stone path in a leisurely manner and admired the view around him.
At first glance, there was no one there, but when he raised his head, he found a few people that were flying. The Flying Spirit Tribe were originally accustomed to flight, so the paths on the ground were mostly for decoration.
When Han Li thought of how many powerful Flying Spirit Tribe members have gathered, he couldn't help but inwardly sigh.
Let alone other things, the seventy-two branches of the Flying Spirit Tribe each had a group of elders as well as a group of thirty-some elders overseeing the entire tribe. Their power far exceeded that of Deep Heaven City. After all, during times of peace, Deep Heaven City only had ten Body Integration elders standing guard. During war, the demon and humans could gather together nearly a hundred Body Integration existences, but this was the power of two races. Alone, neither the humans nor demons could hope to rival the true power of the Flying Spirit Tribe.
As for the number of Deity Transformation and Spatial Tempering existences, that wasn’t something that the humans or demons could rival.
In that case, despite how long the humans had established themselves in the spirit realm, they were considered a somewhat weaker power.
Comparatively, the Flying Spirit Tribe’s power wasn’t as high as the legendary races of the spirit realm, but they were enough to be considered a mid-grade existence.
As Han Li inwardly pondered this, he turned a corner and discovered a small booth in front of him. It connected to several other roads.
There were two wooden chairs in the booth, occupied by two white-clothed women that were having a pleasant chat.
When they saw that someone else had arrived, they stopped and looked over.
One of the two was a dainty woman that had led Han Li’s group to their residences, Xiao Zhu.
After some thought, Han Li politely asked, “So it was Lady Xiao Zhu. Could you tell me if my companion has passed this place recently?”
Xiao Zhu stood up and answered with a smile, “Young Master Han must be talking about his Junior Sister Lei. Not long before, I have seen her pass by. She seemed to be heading in the direction of the sparring arena.”
Han Li’s heart dropped and he asked, “The sparring arena? Was she alone?”
Xiao Zhu blinked and gave a meaningful smile, “No, she was accompanied by the Chi Rong’s Young Miss Hong Sha.”
“Many thanks!” Han Li’s face remained calm and he gave a brief smile before heading towards the path to the sparring arena.
When the two white-robed women saw this, they exchanged a glance of astonishment.
The Tian Peng holy disciple remained calm upon hearing that his companion was led there by a hostile branch. He was quite unordinary.
Unbeknownst to them, Han Li only appeared calm while he was actually quite angry.
That Tian Peng woman Lei Lan didn’t know what was good for her.
Although he didn’t know what the Chi Rong did to get her over there, it was clear they didn’t have any good intentions. If they deliberately injured her under the guise of an accident, the chances of passing the trial would grow even slimmer.
He couldn't remain indifferent about the matter.
After all, he placed his name in the Tian Peng Vow and made a supplemental agreement with Jin Yue. If he didn’t have one of the holy disciples become a holy master, he would be greatly troubled.
He was certain the Tian Peng Elders wouldn’t leave him alone as their clan was annexed.
When Han Li recalled the particulars about the earth abyss trial, he inwardly sighed.
This time, he would acquire important benefits from the Tian Peng race, but he was also drawn into trouble.
Even if he assisted the Tian Peng in escaping their dilemma, he would also need to make proper plans to leave.
With that in mind, Han Li stepped forward calmly and eventually arrived at the corner. Then, he flickered and blurred out of sight.
The so-called sparring arena was found easily. It wasn’t as far as Han Li had imagined.
After making use of his quick movement abilities, it only took him the time to finish a meal before he arrived at a huge light barrier. He faintly heard the sounds of an explosion from there.
His expression stirred and he ceased his movement techniques, instead moving closer on foot.
Since Chi Tian had taken the initiative to tell him Lei Lan’s whereabouts, their plan should’ve been to challenge him.
So long as he doesn’t appear, the Chi Rong won’t immediately make trouble. Furthermore, even if they were impatient to act, it was too late for him to do anything so there was no point in rushing.
With that in mind, Han Li’s eyes flickered with blue light as he gazed into the light barrier.
It appeared people were making full use of their abilities in battle.
Fortunately, those that were battling didn’t use any transformation abilities. One of them was controlling fire and the other breathing blue icy Qi. Han Li was relieved that neither of them was Lei Lan.
The woman controlling the fire should be the Chi Rong’s holy disciple Hong Sha.
Feeling somewhat baffled, Han Li suddenly sensed someone looking at him with icy eyes from a distance.
As Han Li possessed sharp senses, he immediately looked back to find this person.
However, Han Li only felt his heart tremble. The glance immediately disappeared and he couldn't find the person in the crowd.
Han Li’s expression sank and he pondered for a moment. He gave up on his search and quickly made his way to the sparring arena.
But before he arrived, the raging flames and icy Qi fiercely flashed, instantly deciding the outcome of the battle.
The blue-winged man instantly was repeatedly pushed back by the raging flames and he eventually conceded and dropped to the ground.
Hong Sha, a beauty to begin with, wore a seductive smile and said, “Junior Sister Lei, I’ve already dealt with him. If you want the Lightning Star Stone, I’ll hand it over to you if you defeat me. I definitely won’t break my promise.
Many of the Flying Spirit Tribe’s men felt their minds roil when they saw her face.
Han Li inwardly shouted ‘no’, but at this distance, there was nothing he could do.
A ball of white light flashed and floated to the sky. They had a slender figure and silver wings.
She was Lei Lan without a doubt.
Han Li’s face sank.
The Chi Rong woman had instantly defeated an opponent in an instant and was now challenging Lei Lan.
It clearly wasn’t a coincidence. It was clear someone had spotted him and secretly informed her, thus setting their plan into motion.
However, he took several breaths and his expression became calm once more. He rushed forward to the side of the stage and looked for a nearby area before standing still.
Lei Lan expressionlessly said, “You used the Lightning Star Stone to drag me here from my residence. You’ve wanted to fight me in any case. Regardless of your intentions, so long I can acquire the stone, I won’t hold back.”
She spread her silver wings and bolts of silver lightning appeared in the air. They quickly spread across her body as if she were a spirit of lightning.
Hong Sha paid no mind to this and giggled, shooting a glance in Han Li’s direction. “So it turns out that Junior Sister has some skill. I’ll definitely present the Lightning Star Stone to you.”
A few of the branches below knew of the resentment between the Chi Rong and Tian Peng and began to whisper to another. They planned to enjoy the drama that would ensue.
Han Li stood in place with his hands behind his back with
out any intent to interrupt them.
Hong Sha giggled, but she inwardly felt somewhat anxious.
If Han Li didn’t stop them, then she wouldn’t be able to use the tricks she prepared. It appeared she would have to change her plans.
The woman pondered for just a moment and didn’t hesitate any further. She formed an incantation gesture and red light brightly glowed from her body. Bowl-sized red fireballs began to appear around her, filling the sky with red lights.
The temperature in the arena massively rose and became difficult to endure.
Those with lesser cultivation among the spectators were forced to take several steps back before they could endure the heat.
Han Li’s brow stirred when he saw this, but he remained in his original place.
When Lei Lan saw this, she wordlessly spread her wings and cast a spell.
Thunder rang from the air and the lightning wrapped around her grew several times thicker. From a distance, it looked as if a huge silver python was coiled in the air before it scattered into countless silver threads in an attack.
Each of the silver threads flashed, drilling holes through the fireballs.
In the blink of an eye, thunder clapped to no end. Countless fireballs erupted and turned into scattered embers.
The ability to control strands of lightning not only surprised Han Li, but it also turned the spectators restless.
Hong Sha also revealed a trace of surprise, but soon, she sneered. With a shake of her sleeve, she released a red mist and had it dance around her.
As the red mist brushed through the air, the embers gathered to the red mist and concentrated towards Hong Sha.
In the blink of an eye, a huge fire cloud appeared in the air, completely hiding Hong Sha from view.
The fire cloud roiled without end and a series of waves rushed outward. But soon, it condensed back to the center into a giant thirty-meter-wide fireball. The fireball turned in the air and let out a fearsome hum before flying in Lei Lan’s direction.
Lei Lan’s face slightly changed and she raised her hand. Silver light erupted, followed by a clap of thunder.
Her entire arm was wrapped in countless thin arcs of lightning. In a silver flash, they fused together.
With a loud eruption, a huge arc of lightning shot out from her arm to directly meet the giant fireball.
Chapter 1437: Test
With a clap of thunder, a thick bolt of silver lightning entered the huge fireball.
Just as most of the crowd believed the silver lightning penetrated the fireball, the lightning disappeared in a flash as if it were consumed.
In her alarm, the fireball quickly arrived before her with astonishing momentum.
After some brief hesitation, Lei Lan shot backwards and folded her wings around her.
Suddenly, layers of lightning began to form around her. In the shining light, she transformed into a silver-white Peng bird. Silver lightning jumped across her body and an odd necklace appeared around her neck. A dazzling golden gourd several inches tall floated on top of it.
She finally decided to use her last trump card and strike down her opponent.
When the huge fireball saw the Peng bird, it immediately stopped its tracks. As a muffled explosion boomed, the fireball suddenly transformed into a scarlet firebird.
The firebird was several times larger than the Peng bird, but the Peng showed no fear. With a clear sound, its entire body massively surged in size, rivalling that of the firebird. Afterwards, countless bolts of lightning shot out from its mouth.
The firebird was fearless as well and surged its flames. It clawed at the air, releasing ten crimson claw streaks.
The huge wingspan of the birds along with the increasing chaos of the battle concealed nearly half of what was occurring inside the light barrier.
Blood and feathers occasionally fell from the air.
But an instant later, whatever fell to the ground would instantly disappear.
This was expected by the crowd. After an early-grade spirit general like Lei Lan transforms, they wouldn’t continue to stall the battle while at a disadvantage but aggressively attempt to turn the tide.
The lightning surrounding her entire body turned from silver-white to a faint purple and its might greatly increased.
Han Li stared at the lightning bird with his Brightsight Spirit Eyes and an odd expression appeared on his face.
The others only believed that the lightning bird used a technique on itself to increase the might of its lightning.
But with his spirit eyes, he could clearly see that the purple lightning wasn’t something that was produced from the bird’s body. It came from the small golden gourd that floated around its neck. When a spark of purple lightning from the goard touched the bird’s silver lightning, they seamlessly fused together, turning her silver lightning to a faint purple.
The purple lightning sparks also seemed to have quite a background.
Hong Sha was caught off guard, furious at having lost control of the battle.
Although she didn’t know what Lei Lan did, she clearly used an extraordinary technique. Otherwise, Lei Lan wouldn’t prove to be her opponent, given her cultivation.
At that moment, Hong Sha heard several male voices in her ear. Although their voices weren’t loud, they caused her heart to tremble. She promptly discarded her last trace of hesitation and spread her wings in preparation of using her killing move.
A strangely long feather shot out from the top of firebird’s head.
Then in a burst of flames, the feather turned into an exact copy of the firebird. It opened its mouth and immediately spat out a chain of fireballs, creating a wave of roiling flames inside the arena barrier.
The Peng bird was immediately overwhelmed by the attack from the second firebird. Seeing that she wouldn’t be a match, Lei Lan let out a furious shriek.
Fire and lightning collided. The light barrier shuddered and the nearby air began to faintly warp.
This also blurred the battle between the firebird and the silver Peng.
However, it was clear that the silver bird was facing eminent crisis and wouldn’t hold out for much longer. Perhaps she would soon be defeated with heavy injury.
Han Li observed this in silence for a moment longer before he suddenly spread out his wings. In a clap of thunder, he turned into a bolt of white-azure lightning.
Meanwhile, a black silhouette flickered from another point in the crowd and also silently vanished.
Bang! A thirty-meter-long golden sword light appeared in the air, cleaving through the clashing fire and lightning as soon as it appeared.
But before the swordlight reached the battle, a faint white arc suddenly appeared in front of it, producing a sharp metallic shriek.
Fire, lightning, and the white arc collided, destroying all trace of one another.
When the two firebirds and the silver Peng saw the flash of golden light, an incredibly sharp attack had arrived above their heads and swung down.
The three birds had no way to block it.
In their alarm, they couldn't continue the battle. They immediately withdrew their attacks and retreated.
The huge sword light harmlessly fell between the two sides. As for the white arc, it remained in its original place but soon released enormous energy.
A windstorm was conjured near it. A large quantity of worldly essence Qi gathered at the white arc as if a spatial tear was about to open.
The spectators of the battle were thrown into chaos. The lightning bird in particular withdrew her lightning and turned back into her young woman form with an expression of bewilderment on her face.
“You aren’t a match for her. Don’t continue to struggle.” A faint voice sounded from behind Lei Lan as if the speaker was right behind her.
The silver-clothed woman’s face changed and she hastily turned around to find a youth standing there, Han Li.
“So it was Han Li who had taken action!” Lei Lan said with bewilderment.
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The fearsome swordlight and the white scar it produced had disappeared. The worldly essence Qi turned calm as well.
But at that moment, Han Li wasn’t looking at Lei Lan but was staring across from her.
Startled, Lei Lan followed his eyes.
She discovered that Hong Sha also returned to her human form and withdrew her doppelganger. She looked over at them with a mysterious smile.
After Han Li separated them, a red-clothed youth with a harsh expression had appeared at her side.
The youth was Zhu Yinzi, the Chi Rong holy disciple Lei Lan was most wary of.
Lei Lan couldn't help but feel a chill over her heart.
Zhu Yinzi smirked and said, “Brother Han, I heard that you’ve been cultivating overseas all this time and have only recently returned to the Tian Peng Race. I am quite curious about your abilities. Could you teach me a thing or two?”
The strike Han Li had just released caused his heart to sink. From that display, he knew Han Li’s abilities were quite powerful. But in order to take measure of Han Li’s true power, he calmly challenged Han Li in accordance with their original plan.
Zhu Yinzi’s reputation far outshined the likes of Hong Sha and Lei Lan.
With his appearance, the spectators immediately recognized him. With news that Zhu Yinzi had challenged someone else, the crowd grew excited.
It was rare to see two equals of great power face one another. The difference in fame was clear, but the other was a high-grade spirit general. The fight was likely to display things that were rarely seen.
Lei Lan frowned when she heard this, but a flash of realization suddenly appeared on her face. It appeared she finally saw that the Chi Rong’s objective was her Senior Martial Brother Han standing behind her. She was only bait.
“I have no interest in fighting you.” Han Li smiled and spoke with a casual tone.
“Hehe, since you’ve already entered the restriction, you cannot refuse. Brother Han, please take my attack.” The youth raised his hand. With a red flash from his palm, it turned into a scarlet claw, revealing five sharp points that glistened like red gems.
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