The Purple-Flame Serpent Spear in the distance transformed once again into the form of the Golden Crow, screeching furiously at Xu Linxiu. “Human! You’re courting death!” The Golden Crow was enraged but could no longer summon the Golden Crow True Fire, so it could only launch a streak of purple flame toward Xu Linxiu.
Xu Linxiu activated the Golden Crow True Fire in his palm, devouring the incoming purple flame completely. Seeing this, he grinned, raised his Phantom Shadow Sword, and let the Golden Crow True Fire coil around its blade.
“Die!” Xu Linxiu hurled the sword viciously at the Golden Crow in the distance. The Golden Crow quickly spat out another blast of purple flame to block the strike. But just then, Xu Linxiu vanished from its sight, reappearing behind it.
The Golden Crow twisted its head to evade the Phantom Shadow Sword, but Xu Linxiu caught the blade and swiftly spun it in his palm. Azure Cloud Sword Technique, Sixth Sword—Sweeping Storm!
The sword spun, becoming a golden vortex under the enhancement of the Golden Crow True Fire. Xu Linxiu smashed it down hard onto the Golden Crow’s back. The rotating blade and fire engulfed the beast instantly—splitting it in two…
Then everything went black.
When Xu Linxiu opened his eyes again, the first thing he saw was Song Wanci’s fair and delicate face. Her bright peach blossom eyes were filled with tears as she stared dazedly at him. “You… you’re awake!” Her voice trembled as she quietly watched Xu Linxiu lying on her lap.
“Don’t cry.” Xu Linxiu raised his hand and gently wiped her tears. Then he smiled and asked, “What happened to me just now?”
This time, Song Wanci didn’t write in his palm but softly replied, “Earlier… the fire and spear in front of you attacked, and you collapsed on the ground. I ran over and kept calling your name.”
Xu Linxiu nodded and shielded his eyes with his hand, smiling. “Good thing you called me, or I might’ve really died here.”
“I was terrified.” Song Wanci’s expression showed faint annoyance as she poked his face with her finger. “And you’re still smiling.”
Xu Linxiu shook his head. “I won’t smile anymore… it’s all my fault for making you worry.”
He sat up from her lap and looked at her with gentle eyes. “You look really cute right now.”
Song Wanci’s expression remained flat, but a suspicious blush crept up her cheeks.
“Congratulations…” a voice echoed at the doorway.
The Golden Crow Venerable clapped his hands as he slowly walked in. “Now… the final trial of my inheritance—defeat me.”
He stepped forward on blazing fire wheels, holding a spear that pointed directly at Xu Linxiu.
“A mere residual soul.” Xu Linxiu sat cross-legged on the ground, resting one hand against his head, and casually gestured behind him at the lotus platform, summoning the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear and the Golden Crow True Fire. Find the original chapter at novelping.com.
Song Wanci stepped aside, leaving space for the two to face off.
“Underestimating me will cost you,” the Golden Crow Venerable said, twirling the spear and lunging forward.
Xu Linxiu wasn’t arrogant. He sprang up and grabbed the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear. The Golden Crow True Fire merged onto the weapon.
The two spears clashed, momentarily deadlocked.
However, Xu Linxiu had never trained in spear techniques, while the Golden Crow Venerable’s life-bound weapon was a spear, and he even possessed a unique art—Flame Demon Spear Technique. In terms of technique, he completely overpowered Xu Linxiu.
The Golden Crow Venerable surged with spiritual energy, a fierce flame demon phantom emerging behind him. The spear in his hands danced as if it were an extension of his arm.
Xu Linxiu struggled to block with the fire spear, eyes locked on the Venerable’s every move. Then, he suddenly mimicked the exact spear technique the Golden Crow Venerable was using.
Behind Xu Linxiu, a similar flame demon phantom emerged.
“This is… the first move of the Flame Demon Spear Technique—Desolate Flame!” the Golden Crow Venerable announced, surprised that Xu Linxiu had copied the technique after seeing it once.
His aura shifted as he changed stances. “Among all weapons, the spear reigns supreme.”
“The Flame Demon Spear Technique is the most lethal spear art in existence. It only has three strikes—because that’s all it needs!”
Despite appearing like a child, the Golden Crow Venerable’s expression was stern, though to Xu Linxiu, it looked more like a kid pretending to be an adult.
Without another word, the Golden Crow Venerable lunged forward again.
Xu Linxiu met his assault with the first strike of the Flame Demon Spear Technique—Desolate Flame.
The Venerable’s spear carried immense force, abandoning all defense and charging straight at Xu Linxiu. Even as the spear pierced through his own shoulder, he remained unfazed and pressed the attack.
I can’t block this… That was the only thought in Xu Linxiu’s mind.
He withdrew the spear from the Venerable’s shoulder and quickly retreated, activating all his spiritual energy to try to dodge. But no matter how he moved, the Venerable’s spear pursued him like a shadow. Read this novel at novelping . com for the best experience.
Xu Linxiu’s gaze sharpened. He gave up dodging and instead charged forward, mimicking the exact spear move the Venerable was now using.
The tips of both spears collided, unleashing waves of terrifying energy that rippled outward.
Song Wanci raised her hand to shield herself from the shockwaves, her face filled with worry as she watched the fierce clash.
They were evenly matched in the end.
However, Xu Linxiu’s arm went slightly numb, showing the sheer power behind the Venerable’s strike.
“That move is called Immortal Desolation,” the Golden Crow Venerable said, slamming his spear into the ground and folding his arms. “It’s the second strike of the Flame Demon Spear Technique.”
“Thank you for the guidance, Senior,” Xu Linxiu said with a respectful cupped-fist salute.
“No,” the Golden Crow Venerable shook his head and lifted the spear again. “I was simply using the technique. You were the one who learned it after watching once.”
His spear ignited in blazing flames, eyes locked sharply onto Xu Linxiu. “This… is the final strike of the Flame Demon Spear Technique—Demonic Flame Spear Blaze!”
The spear became engulfed in endless flames, transforming into a blazing fire spear.
With all his spiritual energy, the Golden Crow Venerable hurled the weapon straight at Xu Linxiu.
Xu Linxiu’s eyes widened as he watched the flaming spear hurtle toward him.
Too fast…
Even if he had learned the move, he had no time to use it!
All he could do was forcefully summon a spiritual energy shield to defend.
But the shield was instantly pierced by the fire spear…
“No!” Song Wanci cried out, no longer caring that others were present.
At the last moment, the flaming spear stopped abruptly—right at Xu Linxiu’s chest.