81: Level 6, Ghostly Flowing Fire

Xiao Weiqing smiled and said, "Come, let me see if your spear technique has improved."

Hearing this.

Zhao Haizhu grew angry, "Damn it, Xiao Weiqing, I'm the Martial Cultivator here, with a Level 5 Extraordinary Talent, Asura War Spear!"

"Don't act like you're giving me pointers on my spear technique."

"Fine, then just consider it as practicing with me."

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Haizhu became even more furious, "Practice my ass! You only use those same few moves over and over, like a turtle. What's there to practice?"

Taking a step back might lead to a broader perspective, but enduring for a moment only made him angrier the more he thought about it.

In these two battles with Xiao Weiqing, Xiao Weiqing had focused solely on defense, completely using him as a sparring partner, making him feel like his own skills were declining. He decided not to fight Xiao Weiqing anymore.

"I forfeit."

"Humph!"

Under Xiao Weiqing's stunned gaze, Zhao Haizhu's figure slowly vanished.

Xiao Weiqing shook his head helplessly.

Then he continued matching.

"Matching..."

..."Matching..."

..."Matching..."

..."Match successful."

This time it took a full six minutes.

However, the figure that appeared opposite him made Xiao Weiqing's heart tighten.

He immediately became serious.

This was because the opponent had a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent, and it was also the first time Xiao Weiqing had encountered a Trainee with a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent.

"Ziyun Academy, Teng Hai, Extraordinary Talent, Level 6."

"Luo Jiang Academy, Xiao Weiqing... You're Xiao Weiqing?"

Teng Hai was somewhat curious; although he hadn't visited the Ladder much lately, he had heard of Xiao Weiqing.

It was simply because having a Level 3 Extraordinary Talent within the Ladder's Top 100 was too eye-catching.

It was even rarer than those with Level 6 Extraordinary Talents like them.

Xiao Weiqing nodded, his expression solemn, no longer as relaxed as he usually was when facing a Level 5 Extraordinary Talent.

He recalled Know-it-all's post: Teng Hai, Extraordinary Talent, Level 6 'Technique', Ghostly Nether Flow Fire; due to elemental counter-matching, his strength was inferior to Xia Mo from the same academy.

Xiao Weiqing slowly drew his blade; the battle was about to erupt.

Teng Hai, however, had a look of disdain on his face.

He had watched the videos of Xiao Weiqing on the forum.

In Teng Hai's view, Xiao Weiqing might have a bit of strength, but it was only just a bit.

Teng Hai extended his palm and beckoned to Xiao Weiqing, "Come, let me see if your Samadhi True Fire is really as powerful as they say."

"You should know my talent, right? It's also fire—Ghostly Nether Flow Fire."

Hearing this.

Xiao Weiqing sheathed Chilong; he felt the contempt.

"It's also my first time encountering a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent, and a fire-type at that. A perfect chance to see it for myself."

"Oh? Is that so?" Teng Hai narrowed his eyes.

Xiao Weiqing's lips curled up, "Shall we try?"

"Let's try then!"

Teng Hai didn't move his body, but lightly waved his left hand.

A large swath of flickering flames flew toward Xiao Weiqing; strangely, the flames were an eerie blue.

The moment the ghostly blue flames appeared on the stage, Xiao Weiqing felt a cold aura rushing toward him.

Xiao Weiqing didn't let his guard down; he also struck out with a palm, sending a vast sea of crimson fire toward the cold blue flames.

The next moment.

The two types of fire collided silently. Instead of fueling each other, they slowly neutralized one another.

The crimson fire vanished into nothingness in just a moment.

Xiao Weiqing's gaze shifted as he thought to himself, "A Level 6 talent is indeed not simple."

His hands didn't stop.

He extended his palm again, Qi Fire surging as he pushed it out forcefully.

"Fire Owl!"

A pillar of light shot out, the fire forming a golden Fire Owl that flew rapidly toward the ghostly blue flames.

"Boom!"

The flames exploded.

It wasn't over yet.

From the explosion, a golden Fire Owl flew out, its speed undiminished as it continued to charge toward Teng Hai.

Teng Hai was slightly surprised, "It seems it's indeed no ordinary fire."

"But that's what makes it interesting."

Teng Hai extended two fingers, the blue flames upon them flickering constantly.

Like a nether lamp.

"Nether Lamp Finger!"

Swish!~

A single finger strike shot out.

The ghostly blue flames instantly collided with the golden Fire Owl; the two types of fire exploded violently in the center of the stage.

Sending out waves of shockwaves.

Teng Hai seemed to be getting into it, "Again! I remember you have another move."

To his surprise, Xiao Weiqing didn't speak.

He pressed his palm down slightly.

"Flame Dome!"

Above the stage, a great sun shone down.

A sudden pillar of light, carrying an aura of destruction, enveloped Teng Hai.

"Shit! Since when?"

Teng Hai cursed inwardly, condemning Xiao Weiqing for being somewhat unsportsmanlike.

But he wasn't afraid; this attack wasn't enough to leave him helpless.

The moment the light pillar hit Teng Hai, his entire body glowed with a ghostly blue light.

"Ghostly Silk Robe!"

Thick Spiritual Qi constantly overflowed from Teng Hai's body, blue flames dancing to form a Spirit Energy Cloak a full half-foot thick.

Boom!~

The crimson pillar of light slammed into Teng Hai. The powerful impact made his body stiffen, unable to straighten his back.

"Bang!"

Teng Hai dropped to one knee, forcefully enduring the strike.

The crimson firelight vanished.

Teng Hai stood up straight and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Very good, not bad at all."

"But it ends here."

"Today, I'll let you witness the power of the Netherworld. Remember this fear well."

Teng Hai lightly tapped the stage with his right foot.

He leaped high into the air.

Then, using his powerful Spiritual Qi, he struck out over a dozen palm prints, which transformed into nether ghosts in mid-air, flying rapidly toward Xiao Weiqing.

"Hundred Ghosts Trailing Flames!"

In the blink of an eye.

The dancing flaming ghosts surrounded Xiao Weiqing.

On the stage.

Teng Hai descended slowly.

Opposite him was the cornered Xiao Weiqing, and a triumphant smile appeared on Teng Hai's face.

In his eyes, Xiao Weiqing was already paralyzed with fear, left with nothing but to wait for death.

However.

Xiao Weiqing remained unfazed, looking up at the demons and ghosts before him.

Suddenly.

Waves rose without wind on the stage.

Centered on Xiao Weiqing, a powerful hurricane quickly surged.

Fire sparked in all directions as Spiritual Qi erupted from his shenque acupoint.

"Flame Dragon!"

"Roar!~~"

A dragon's roar.

A golden fire dragon emerged from behind Xiao Weiqing.

"Roar!~~"

Another roar resounded through the stage, instantly shattering the ghosts.

The golden dragon's eyes turned toward Teng Hai.

It flew high into the air, its body expanding to over a dozen zhang.

Looking down from above, it charged toward Teng Hai.

Teng Hai's expression changed drastically, filled with panic; he had never encountered the terrifying aura contained within this golden Flame Dragon.

"How is this possible?"

"Impossible!"

"I don't believe it!"

"Yellow Springs Knocks at the Door!"

A one-zhang-high gate appeared in front of Teng Hai.

Ghostly blue flames flickered on the doorframe, as if it had come from Hell.

As Teng Hai spread his hands, the two doors were pushed open by an invisible force. Countless eerie blue flames flew out from the gate, quickly gathering in the air to form a giant skull.

Rumble!~

...Rumble!~

Countless explosions rang out.

One minute later.

The flames dispersed.

The stage returned to peace.

Teng Hai knelt on the ground.

With unwillingness in his eyes, he stared fixedly at Xiao Weiqing as his figure slowly dissipated.

"Xiao Weiqing wins, points +115."

"Phew..."

Hearing the mechanical announcement, Xiao Weiqing also let out a sigh of relief. This was the strongest opponent he had ever faced; the Spiritual Qi in his shenque acupoint was mostly depleted, and his Qi Fire was significantly consumed as well.

"People with Level 6 Extraordinary Talents are indeed not to be trifled with. This was only the 9th rank; I wonder what kind of strength the top 8 possess."

...Ziyun Academy.

A young man climbed out of the virtual pod in a daze.

As he walked downstairs, his gaze was vacant and his steps unsteady.

"Eh? Teng Hai, what's wrong? Why do you look so awful?"

Hearing this, Teng Hai looked up, "Know-it-all?"

"We're at the academy, just call me by my name. Calling me 'Know-it-all' is weird."

Teng Hai seemed to remember something, "Ji Zhiming, how much do you know about Xiao Weiqing from Luo Jiang Academy?"