C427 Skyfire

Just like in other towns, Qingyang Town strictly prohibits private fights to prevent chaos. So, even though Ye Fengchun was acting recklessly and Sun Li was burning with anger, there was nothing he could do about it. Woo Zhengyang glanced at the Old Village Chief, who showed no reaction to the confrontation between Ye Fengchun and Sun Li.

The obsession in Liu Lixin’s heart was something only he could forget or resolve. Since it was an obsession, forgetting was incredibly difficult, and the key to unlocking it lay with Ye Fengchun, the source of it all.

At that moment, Ye Fengchun taunted, “Why are you shouting? Are you still thinking about that woman? Didn’t I tell you she’s long gone after I was done with her? And not just me, haha…”

“I challenge you to a fight to the death!” Sun Li, usually calm and composed, couldn’t maintain his usual demeanor in the face of this obsession.

“A fight to the death? Do you even qualify? You’re still stuck at the Skin Stage, right? Haha, I moved on to the Inner Stage a couple of years ago!”

“Do you dare?”

“I dare, but I won’t accept. It’ll drive you crazy, haha…”

“You…”

Overwhelmed with emotion, Sun Li spat out a mouthful of blood, a result of him forcibly suppressing his anger. If he were alone, Sun Li, consumed by rage, might have disregarded the rules of Qingyang Town and acted impulsively.

At this moment, he had no choice but to take action. If he did, the entire Great Leaf Village would be affected, and they might lose their spot in the Thousand-village Martial Competition.

"What do you mean, 'what'? Do you think I'm an idiot? You want to fight me to the death? Why should I play along? Our Blue Jewel Village ranks in the top ten of the competition, while you guys have been at the bottom several times, haven't you?"

Woo Zhengyang had been puzzled before. Given Great Leaf Village's strength, they weren't the strongest, but they shouldn't have consistently ranked at the bottom. There were many villages, but individual strength didn't vary much due to age limitations.

Now, Woo Zhengyang understood. Even though Blue Jewel Village had already gained fame and fortune, they still wouldn't let Great Leaf Village off the hook. Maybe, to them, suppressing Great Leaf Village and Sun Li was just a fun game.

"Shameless! If you have the guts, face me in a life-or-death duel. Sabotaging our village in the shadows—what kind of skill is that?"

"Skill... to me, being able to achieve something is a skill. How it's achieved? Does it matter?"

"Uncle Li, talking to this fool is a waste of time." Sun Li wanted to say more, but Woo Zhengyang quietly cut him off.

Ye Fengchun was clearly here to upset Sun Li. The more Sun Li talked, the angrier he'd get. Woo Zhengyang was different; he had no history with Ye Fengchun and no emotional baggage. If it came to staying calm, Woo Zhengyang could frustrate even a Martial King expert, let alone someone like Ye Fengchun.

Woo Zhengyang wasn't interested in trading insults with Ye Fengchun; he honestly didn't feel qualified for it. Ye Fengchun was clearly skilled in verbal sparring. When Woo called him a fool, Ye didn't get angry. Instead, he squinted and said, "Where did this little punk come from? I've never seen him before. Could it be..."

"Hey, fool, you're on fire!"

Not wanting to waste words with Ye Fengchun, Woo Zhengyang cut him off, not interested in hearing any more of his foul language.

Woo's sudden outburst left Ye Fengchun and the onlookers stunned. "You're on fire?" That was unexpected—not an insult or a threat. If it was meant as a threat or curse, it lacked any real punch.

Ye Fengchun glanced suspiciously at his fur coat, finding nothing amiss, and laughed, "I think you're the fool here! This coat is made from the fur of a level-nine demonic beast, the Snow Fox—impervious to fire and water."

"Don't you know there's a kind of heavenly fire that punishes evildoers? It burns through anything!"

"You're just spreading nonsense!"

"Believe it or not! But don't come near us. We don't mind if you bring this disaster upon yourself, but heavenly fire only burns the wicked. We're good people, and we're just worried you'll blame us for something we didn't do."

After speaking, Woo Zhengyang pulled Sun Li aside, clearly wanting to avoid him as much as possible.

Ye Fengchun was initially skeptical, but Woo Zhengyang's mysterious demeanor made him a bit uneasy. Finally, he put on a brave face and said, "Alright, let me see what this heavenly fire looks like!"

With that, Ye Fengchun stood there boldly, as if waiting for the heavenly fire to descend.

Sun Li and the others were also puzzled by Woo Zhengyang's behavior. However, they trusted him not to lead them astray, so they went along with it.

Nearby, there happened to be a tea house. The tea was a special brew, with the most basic costing a few dollars a bowl, and the finest priced higher. Woo Zhengyang, not one to flaunt his wealth, ordered a bowl of the basic tea for everyone from Great Leaf Village.

Soon, Woo Zhengyang and his group were leisurely sipping their tea. Many onlookers, curious and with nothing better to do, joined them, much to the delight of the tea house owner.

As time passed and their tea was nearly finished, the heavenly fire Woo Zhengyang mentioned still hadn't appeared.

"Mr. Zhengyang, is it true what you said about the heavenly fire punishing wrongdoers? Why hasn't it shown up yet?" Rice asked, taking a sip of tea and smacking her lips.

"Of course, it's true. Maybe the fool is so foolish that even the heavenly fire can't be bothered with him!"

"You little punk, are you messing with me?" Ye Fengchun stood there for a moment, realizing he might have been duped. He couldn't just back out, so he stood awkwardly, but when he heard Woo Zhengyang's words, he couldn't stay put any longer.

Even though Blue Jewel Village held a high rank among many villages, it was insignificant in the Azure Sun Martial Mansion. The rules of Azure Sun Town were not to be broken by them.

Ye Fengchun believed he had underestimated Woo Zhengyang, a mere teenager, and that's why he got caught off guard. He was confident he could turn the tables without resorting to force.

So, he took large strides toward Woo Zhengyang. Just then, a flicker of fire appeared on his back. The flame was small but spread quickly. Ye Fengchun, walking forward, didn't notice it. By the time the people from Blue Jewel Village saw it and tried to warn him, it was too late.

The sudden burst of flames instantly engulfed Ye Fengchun's fur cloak. "I..." He was stunned to find himself on fire. He managed to utter just one word before the smoke and burning stench nearly knocked him out.

Soon after, Ye Fengchun realized his hair was also ablaze. The fire spread so rapidly that no one could react in time. By the time the people from Blue Jewel Village rushed to help, Ye Fengchun had already become a figure engulfed in flames.

The main issue was that no matter what methods they tried, they couldn't extinguish the flames engulfing Ye Fengchun.

In the end, Ye Fengchun soared into the sky, crashing through the roof above...

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