Chapter 1704: You've Lost
Giant Astral Prison was drowning in black flames.
The immortal emperors on the spectator stands were looking around in amazement.
As the black flames climbed steadily higher and higher, the phoenix immortal beasts seemed to dominate the entire arena. Wu Yu could not even be seen.
Many saw a flash of gold light in the heart of the darkness, but it was only a brief flash. It seemed like the Vajra Shield that Wu Yu had used before......
If even the Vajra Shield could only hold back the black flames for a second, then Wu Yu’s other skills were done for. Wu Yu had been completely outclassed in this fight.
"Phoenix emperors, what is this transformation that Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord has received? Such extraordinary power, even defeating Wu Yu, who beat Li Tianji and Yang Qiang?"
The immortal emperors were curious, and many came over to the phoenix immortal beast delegation to ask them directly.
These included powerful immortal emperors such as Father of Thunder and Mother of Lightning, The All-Seeing and All Hearing, as well as the Demigods of Night and Day. They could not contain their curiosity anymore.
However, Provenance Phoenix Empress smiled politely: "We are not disposed to say. All I can say is that my daughter’s mysterious encounter is so incredible that even we old ones are envious of her. As for the details, we will naturally reveal it if Wu Yu defeats my daughter."
This meant that they might never know the answer if Wu Yu lost.
What in the world was this transformation?
What was the source of power for her black flames?
Father of Thunder and Mother of Lightning and the others returned to their positions, none the wiser.
Besides them, even the second tier of immortal emperors such as True Lord Erlang, Dong Hua Great Emperor Lord, and Mysterious Spiritual Dipper Empress were all watching this battle closely.
Yang Qiang himself was watching, a dark expression on his face.
He had come to after a while. It had been a humiliation that he had lost to Wu Yu. After all, he did not think that he was weaker than Wu Yu. He had lost in a straight battle of pain endurance in the final vortex of pure energy, fainting.
And now watching this battle, the black flames put a deep frown on his face.
He knew that if he were on the receiving end, he would have lost. These black flames were just too strong. Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord had been completely on the offense since the beginning.
This was a similar approach to how True Lord Erlang fought. His Eye of Condemnation, Eye of Punishment, and Eye of Destruction were all offensive moves.
But compared to these omnipresent black flames, their offense was nothing. The flames had eaten through Wu Yu’s Vajra Shield in a matter of heartbeats!
Not even a trace of Wu Yu’s presence could be detected. All was black flame and an aura of despair. They watched, hearts in their mouths.
All of them could imagine the misery that Wu Yu must be in, submerged in black flames.
Even Grand Supreme Elderly Lord and Patriarch Bodhi watched the battle in wonder.
"This little doll from the phoenix tribe is astonishing indeed. I don’t know what those black flames are, but they’ve completely overwhelmed Wu Yu."
Grand Supreme Elderly Lord observed with a smile: "Patriarch Bodhi, seems like your disciple is about to lose."
"Hard to say." Patriarch Bodhi shook his head. "If he loses, he cedes the chance to enter the Everlasting Battlefield. No wonder she came to fight."
They made no speculations about the black flame. They had lived through countless years, but showed no indication of their knowledge or ignorance through their expressions.
Immortals at their level were beyond the comprehension of ordinary immortal emperors.
Back in the arena.
Wu Yu’s situation looked bleak. Swarmed by black flames, he used every last technique he could think of, his Ruyi Jingu Bang smashing left and right with Bedlam of Heaven and Earth as he attempted to scatter the black flames.
However, the Ruyi Jingu Bang could only scatter them back temporarily, but not extinguish them. They very quickly returned.
They were soon on Wu Yu’s body now, burning him.
Wu Yu felt an indescribable pain as they reached him. It burned both his body and immortal spirit at the same time. It was even worse than the heavenly devils he had experienced!
Pain-wise, the heavenly devils might win, but these black flames corrode both his body and immortal spirit, and were a terror to face.
The heavenly devils on Heavenly Devil Battlefield were only concerned with his immortal spirit, and not at all with his body.
But now, it was a simultaneous immolation on two levels. At the same time, a bone-chilling cold that buried itself deep in his marrow. It was almost more than he could bear, despite his tremendous willpower.
"I can’t lose!"
Wu Yu’s eyes widened desperately. He gripped the Ruyi Jingu Bang tightly, golden light continuing to issue from his body.
He continued using Visualizing the Inner Ape, fortifying his own will with the golden monkey’s. Even then, he was unable to stop the black flames eating away at him.
Even the Invincible Vajra Body was crumbling under it, burned parts taking a long time to regenerate.
If this kept up, he would be completely burned to ash by the black flames.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang in hand was a steadying presence. However, this time it did not respond to his plea for help. It seemed like when the black flames were on it, even the Ruyi Jingu Bang’s will was separated.
The fourth seal could not break!
Wu Yu despaired. He had endured the greatest of pains, used all of his heavenly rule powers, and even tried using Lawful Embodiment of Heaven and Earth, Violent Art, and every other trick he had. Nothing worked against the burning.
No matter how he tried to avoid it, the black flames encased him, consumed him, and burned him alive.
The black flames had persisted for a long time now, and showed no signs of stopping.
No one knew how long they could be sustained for. It seemed like it had been burning forever here at Giant Astral Prison, keeping Wu Yu in agony.
He could not bear the pain anymore.
But he could not surrender either. He gritted his teeth. He had to go to Everlasting Battlefield, he had to know what had happened to Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord/Nangong Wei......
All of his cards were on the table, and not a single one could trump the black flames.
Even his strongest Vajra Shield defense had only held out for a moment. He was powerless before this.
His heart railed with an unwillingness to give up. Could he really be losing here to Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord/Nangong Wei?
His will grew weaker and weaker, until more than half of his immortal spirit and body were burned away. If this continued, he would die before his will gave way.
Suddenly, the black flames regathered back as the black phoenix.
The black phoenix shifted into Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord’s semblance, clad in red robes. Her eyes were flat and empty!
"You’ve lost."
Her voice drifted to him, completely devoid of emotion.
Wu Yu could not even reply. His own awareness was vague. He held on by sheer willpower.
Even if he did not want to surrender, he had lost the ability to fight!
He had lost!
As unhappy as Wu Yu was, he had truly no way to overcome the black flames.
No Mystique, no heavenly rule, no technique had helped him!
Saying thus, Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord turned to look at Patriarch Bodhi and Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, indicating that the result should be announced.
The host of the Immortal Emperor Trials, Limitless Confusion Immortal Emperor, was gaping like a goldfish.
Those black flames had caused even him to quail, let alone Wu Yu. Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord’s transformation was incredible!
Seeing the situation, Patriarch Bodhi sat silent for a moment, and finally announced: "Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord wins this battle. As agreed, you may enter Everlasting Battlefield."
Consternation!
Everyone looked at Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord in incredulity.
Whether the immortal emperors of Mettle Sky or the immortal emperor descendants, they were all even more shocked than when Wu Yu had defeated Yang Qiang.
Back then, it had been a close fight, with Wu Yu narrowly taking the win.
But now, Dancing Flame Phoenix Lord had smashed him completely. It was unthinkable.
Since when did she get so powerful?