Chapter 1619: Void Heaven Karmic Flame
"Do you dare wager or not?"
Unrivaled Young Emperor stared coldly at Ling Feng, his voice chilling as though it had crawled out of the depths of the Nine Nether Hells.
Today, he had already made up his mind.
Ling Feng would die.
The outcome of this battle had been decided the moment Ling Feng seized that spirit core from him. Even without anything involving Fairy Qingping, he would never tolerate even the slightest offense against his pride.
Ling Feng raised a brow slightly, and inwardly felt that Fairy Qingping's devotion had truly been wasted.
She had traveled thousands of miles, fully aware death awaited her, yet still chose to seek out the Unrivaled Young Emperor, prepared to die at his side.
She had resolved herself to that extent.
And this was what she received in return.
Why suffer so much for a man like this?
Today, the Unrivaled Young Emperor could casually toss her to Ling Feng.
Tomorrow, he could just as easily hand her over to Li Feng, Wang Feng, Zhang Feng, or anyone else.
If Fairy Qingping held even the slightest place in his heart, he would never use her as a wager.
Hidden among the crowd, Fairy Qingping stood in the shadows.
No one saw the sudden dimness that fell across her breathtaking face.
No one heard the sound of her heart breaking, nor the silent blood dripping from the wound in her soul.
The Unrivaled Young Emperor was heartless.
She had always known that.
It was precisely because he was heartless that he had become so powerful.
She had never dared ask for more.
All she ever wanted was to remain by his side.
That alone had been enough.
Her wish was so small, so humble, merely to follow him.
Now even that fragile dream had shattered into pieces.
Around the arena, countless disciples and elders drew sharp breaths.
They had all heard the rumors that Ling Feng was fighting for a beauty, though most dismissed them as gossip.
Yet what stood before them now seemed to confirm everything.
Was Ling Feng truly here for Fairy Qingping?
Ling Feng stood with his hands behind his back, a faint trace of disdain flickering in his eyes.
He who abandons others will one day be abandoned himself.
Sooner or later, the Unrivaled Young Emperor would regret this.
When his glory faded, he would finally understand how precious genuine sincerity was in this world.
And right now, with his own hands, he had destroyed the heart of a woman who truly cared for him.
Since matters had come to this, Ling Feng decided he might as well accept this battle.
Not only to remove a future nuisance for himself, but also to return Fairy Qingping her freedom.
After today, where she went and what she chose would be entirely up to her.
"If we're gambling, then fine."
Ling Feng's face remained calm, as serene as drifting clouds.
"But if we wager, let's make it worthwhile. Put your title as Young Emperor on the line. Do you dare?"
His words struck the crowd like thunder.
The title of Young Emperor?
Countless disciples felt their eyelids twitch wildly.
"This Ling Feng is insane. Didn't he see Senior Brother Qin's Unrivaled Emperor Shadow just now? Even after witnessing that, he still thinks he can win?"
"Heavens, this is getting more exciting. My heart's about to leap out of my chest!"
"A woman, status, life itself. This is a true all-in wager!"
The entire arena exploded into uproar.
This was a battle neither side could afford to lose.
On the stage, the Unrivaled Young Emperor threw back his head and laughed wildly.
"Ling Feng, do you actually think you can defeat me? You?"
"Are you betting or not? One answer."
Ling Feng could not be bothered to waste words.
There was nothing worth saying to a man like this.
His sword would speak clearly enough.
"You've just given me one more reason to kill you."
Murderous intent surged in the Unrivaled Young Emperor's eyes.
"Fine. I'll wager my title as Young Emperor. But you'll have to go to the underworld to claim yours!"
"Then fight."
Ling Feng slowly drew the Eradicator of Realms.
At the same moment, the Qi-Refining Primordial Locks within his body began unlocking one by one.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Each lock that opened sent a violent tremor through space itself.
The cracks already split open by the Unrivaled Young Emperor spread farther across the arena floor.
"So you do have some skill. No wonder you dared covet my woman!"
The muscles on the Unrivaled Young Emperor's face twisted violently.
His handsome features turned hideous, almost demonic.
"Ling Feng, I will make you suffer until death finally takes you!"
"Void Heaven Karmic Flame!"
With a savage roar, black flames suddenly erupted from his dantian, surging outward and gathering within three inches around his body, wrapping him completely.
From afar, he looked like a black sun standing quietly upon the arena.
Sizzle. Crackle.
The arena floor beneath him, forged from unimaginably hard material, rapidly melted beneath the flame's heat, releasing thick black smoke with a sharp, bitter stench.
Several elders could not hide their shock.
"Void Heaven Karmic Flame? So Shen Guang truly passed down that forbidden flame to him. It seems he intends for Qin Zusheng to shine brilliantly at the Sunset Heaven Selection."
High above, Lei Wensheng folded his arms and watched with a rough, unrestrained look.
They had all witnessed Ling Feng's monstrous talent before.
But now that the Unrivaled Young Emperor had revealed Void Heaven Karmic Flame, the outcome suddenly became uncertain again.
Saint Lady Bi Luo looked grave.
"Void Heaven Karmic Flame is terrifying. It differs completely from ordinary fire. It contains the power of the void itself. If mishandled, it can even devour its own master."
Her eyes narrowed.
"For Qin Zusheng to refine it and control it to this degree is no small feat."
Zuo Feiqing sighed softly.
"No wonder he is so confident. Ling Feng is in for a bitter fight. No matter how overwhelming his brute force may be, it means nothing if he cannot close the distance. I fear he has little chance of victory, and may very well lose his life."
Lei Wensheng immediately snorted.
"The hell he will! My newly sworn little brother, and that brat surnamed Qin thinks he can kill him just because he says so? I'll crush him myself! Even if Shen Guang comes personally, I still won't fear him!"
Only then did Saint Lady Bi Luo relax slightly.
Ling Feng was someone Elder Gui had specifically told her to watch over.
Nothing could be allowed to happen to him.
If Lei Wensheng intervened, Ling Feng's life would certainly be safe.
...
On the arena, Ling Feng faced Void Heaven Karmic Flame directly, and its terror became even clearer.
If he had to describe it, it felt like an ordinary mortal standing beside a sea of molten lava.
Even with his powerful physique, his skin felt faintly scorched.
Yet a smile slowly curled at the corner of Ling Feng's lips.
This was truly perfect timing.
His Devouring Flame was hungry again.
Ordinary flames no longer interested it.
Ever since devouring the Heaven-Incinerating Dragon Fire, it had yet to feast on a new extraordinary flame.
Now Void Heaven Karmic Flame had practically delivered itself to his doorstep.
Naturally, he would gladly accept it.
"Die!"
The Unrivaled Young Emperor charged forward in fury, killing intent surging skyward.
Void Heaven Karmic Flame exploded outward, transforming into black dragons that roared toward Ling Feng.
"Phantom Wave Primordial Palm!"
Ling Feng's brows knit together.
He channeled Dragon-Elephant Divine Strength and struck out fiercely with a palm.
Rip!
The instant his palm force touched the black flame dragons, it was annihilated completely.
Vanished into nothingness.
"It's useless!"
The Unrivaled Young Emperor's eyes turned ice-cold.
"Void Heaven Karmic Flame can corrode even celestial artifacts. Boy, surrender yourself to death!"
He slammed out a palm strike with terrifying force.
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