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"Ha—Flame God's Explosive Body!!" Most ancient martial arts have been refined over countless battles and do not leave any fatal weaknesses. Seeing that he had been momentarily caught off guard and restrained, Wright let out a loud shout and launched a counterattack. Xiyin also coordinated with him, causing the flames swirling around the siblings to suddenly collide and explode violently. Although my protective divine art was quite sturdy, I dared not face such an explosion head-on and had to retreat.

When the fire from the explosion dissipated, I saw that the siblings standing at its center were now covered in a peculiar armor—the "Phantom Beast Armor" that I had never seen since entering the human world. These two phantom beasts were clearly of the fire attribute, though their exact ranks were unknown. It seemed that Wright and Xiyin had used the power of their phantom beasts' armor transformation to successfully resist the golden flame explosion.

"You only succeed through sneak attacks and still dare to boast. Today, we'll turn you into charcoal!" The red-haired youth, Wright, was from the royal family of the Mercenary Empire and had always been known as a prodigy. This time, he represented his country on a mission to Saint Spirit Mountain, hoping to achieve great success. However, he was defeated by me in this duel and further mocked, forcing him to use self-destruction and his phantom beast to break free. Fueled by rage, he charged towards me with enhanced golden flames from his phantom beast.

Facing the wave of fire that resembled a tsunami, I remained fearless. Although the power of "Flame God's Descent" had significantly increased after merging with the phantom beast, reaching a level close to challenging a Sword Emperor, it surpassed the combined strength of my Seventh Rank Moon Flame Aura and Nine Yin True Qi. Unless I summoned my companion beast, the Three-Headed Icewind Wolf, and merged with it, I could not overpower them. However, the Nine Yin Manual detailed superior martial arts that could double the practitioner's power, allowing one to strike at the weak points and defeat stronger opponents with various ingenious techniques. At that moment, I unleashed my lightness skill "Netherworld Phantom" and "Nine Yin Bone Claw," constantly weaving between the two, disrupting their coordination and forcing them into disarray. Despite the "Star Sea Boiling Flame God's Descent" no longer requiring the users to hold hands once the golden flames formed, the flames' power would diminish if they were too far apart. My unpredictable lightness and claw techniques forced them to separate despite their efforts to stay close.

"Hmm? They're here so soon?" Seeing my opponents suppressed, even their "Flame God's Descent" providing doubled endurance could not match my inexhaustible Nine Yin True Qi. I believed I could tear through their protective golden flames within a hundred moves. However, my senses, which had been alert, detected several top experts approaching rapidly. Without doubt, they were sent by the Temple to stop our duel. This situation infuriated me.

I had long known that our duel would not escape the Temple's notice and would likely draw interference from Saint Spirit Mountain's experts before the third round. After all, one side was a young Holy Grail Knight of the Temple, while the other was the disciples of several Sword Saints. Regardless of the outcome, the Temple would not tolerate any casualties. I had expected someone with enough authority and power to arrive and settle matters, but the Temple's response was surprisingly swift.

With no choice, I intensified my attack, hoping to end the fight before the newcomers arrived. However, the siblings fought with their lives on the line, using the intricate power of "Star Sea Boiling Flame God's Descent" and their divine weapons and phantom beasts to defend their vital points. Winning within moments was not easy. Yet, I had to strive for victory, as my plan to provoke a Sword Saint duel and steal the "Doomsday Horn" depended on these siblings. Seeing the Temple's representatives about to enter the arena, I gritted my teeth and increased my speed, charging directly into the siblings' golden flames.

"Break—now!!" I shouted, ignoring Xiyin's twin saws attacking me. Using the "Nine Yin Bone Claw" techniques "Condensed Green Falls" and "Permit Starlight," I broke Wright's sword stance, locked his red crystal sword with my left hand, and twisted his wrist with my right, breaking his bones effortlessly. As Xiyin's saws attacked from behind, even with the "Platinum Mirror Demon Armor" and Golden Bell Shield protecting me, they still left deep wounds on my ribs. However, the pain did not hinder my movements. Taking advantage of Wright's temporary incapacitation, I knocked away Xiyin's saws and simultaneously grabbed for the siblings' throats. Even without the bone claws, my grip was strong enough to snap their necks.

"Stop—" A voice boomed from behind me, exactly as I had anticipated. Following my plan, I changed my attack into two gentle palm strikes, pushing Wright and Xiyin out of the arena.

"Knight Fengxuan, you are too reckless." The newcomer was Vivian, the first among the Four Holy Maidens, the "Divine Grace Holy Maiden," accompanied by two Holy Grail Knights and seven or eight High Priests. As she spoke, several High Priests rushed to check the injuries of the wounded, including me. Seeing that the injured were receiving treatment, Vivian continued, "Ambassadors, you have already submitted your countries' negotiation intentions to the Temple. Why are you privately engaging with our members? Regardless of your reasons, such actions will be considered a contempt and provocation against us. We reserve the right to pursue accountability."

The Holy Maidens, in essence, were diplomats trained by the Temple to enhance its reputation and interact with royal families across nations. Their grasp of situations and control over interactions were impeccable. Her words were faultless both in terms of force and righteousness, leaving me no choice but to nod in agreement.