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Morova was no ordinary figure. With the "Ten Realms Red Lotus Sword" in his hand, it instantly divided into more than ten flame weapons of various shapes, including swords, spears, and halberds. Each flame weapon moved on its own, as if wielded by a top-tier expert. The numerous weapons not only didn’t hinder each other but also coordinated seamlessly, effortlessly withstanding the overwhelming silver arrow rain. Moreover, Morova had the leisure to launch several flame javelins in counterattack.

Having roamed freely in mercenary groups, Morova never had a fixed weapon, always using whatever was at hand. Years of experience had made him proficient with any weapon in the world. This talent far surpassed that of the previous generation's "Red Sun Knight," who only knew how to recklessly wield flame weapons, and even the earlier generation's "Flame Saint" Levis was no match for him. The "Ten Realms Red Lotus Sword," with its formless flame blade, could change at will, excelling at mimicking various weapons, and its numbers were nearly infinite. Thus, the combination of man and weapon was a match made in heaven.

However, despite the strength and speed of Morova's counterattacking flame javelins, they were still blocked by the Black Gold Treant's massive, dark wooden hands, only scorching the surface of its arms, which quickly healed. Since the Black Gold Treant had been specially treated, only the most concentrated flames from Morova's full power could harm its core.

"Get out of my way, Hero Sword—Ice Soaring Slash!" (Hmm, this seems like a move from Divine Weapon 3. I recently saw its ending, and it was so bad it nearly drove me mad.)

Following Morova, Xi Luo also launched his attack. Wielding the "Emperor Sword—Hero," the sheer destructive power of his single strike surpassed even Morova's flame weapons. The Hero Sword, encased in ice, carried the immense cold from a forbidden spell, charging straight at the Black Gold Treant.

Meeting the Hero Sword was the purple-tinged Tiger Soul.

"Ding—————"

The two crystal-like divine weapons collided, producing a clear and resonant clang. These two weapons, destined to compete for the title of the world’s greatest divine weapon in future history, were evenly matched this time.

However, an even first exchange did not mean the subsequent battle would remain so. Although Xi Luo had immense talent and numerous opportunities to enhance his cultivation, he was still not a Sword Emperor. At the peak of his power as a Sword Master, he could only unleash the Hero Sword’s ice power at long intervals. In contrast, the dark elf girl Ye Ge, though less experienced and cultivated than her opponent, drew endless power from the Tiger Soul's spirit, growing stronger with each passing moment.

Xi Luo, a seasoned warrior, naturally knew his disadvantage. But he had another identity: a "Holy Grail Knight" with the "Saint Ice Thorn Aura." This divine art, passed down in the Holy Temple for millennia, was designed to overcome stronger opponents and had spawned countless related martial arts. Thus, facing the ferocious Tiger Soul blade, he showed no fear. He activated his aura, using the "Saint Ice" to slow his opponent and the "Thorn" to reflect the enemy's power. Combined with his exquisite and unpredictable swordplay, aided by divine light magic, he managed to hold his ground, though he couldn't attack the Black Gold Treant blocking the passage.

Morova had intended to break through with Xi Luo, but he hadn't expected the enemy's strength to be so formidable. With Xi Luo held back by Ye Ge, Morova would need considerable time to break through the combined defense of Xue Li and the Black Gold Treant alone. The high-temperature flame blades of his "Ten Realms Red Lotus Sword," though versatile, were less effective in delivering a decisive, penetrating strike.

Knowing time was of the essence, Morova dared not delay further. With resolve, he retracted the dozen flame weapons, forming a massive, rapidly rotating fireball around him, charging headlong into Xue Li's arrow rain.

"You won't get through so easily," Xue Li, standing atop the Black Gold Treant, quickened her pace and lightly tapped her foot. The Black Gold Treant immediately swung its massive fist, aiming to smash the charging Morova. In terms of combat power, the Black Gold Treant might not match Morova, but in raw strength, its carriage-sized fist weighed several tons, enough to send Morova flying even if it couldn't harm him.

But Morova had no intention of taking the hit.

"Phantom Beast Contract—Flame Phoenix Summon!"

The flame phantom beast that had once followed the Twelve Sages and miraculously survived the divine punishment tore through the void at its master's call, revealing a form more dazzling than a phoenix. With overwhelming flames, it charged at the Black Gold Treant.

The Black Gold Treant stood nearly twenty meters tall, its body dark and robust; the Flame Phoenix was fifteen meters long with a wingspan of twenty meters, equally massive. The two clashed, locked in a fierce struggle, neither gaining the upper hand.

The Flame Phoenix, like the Black Gold Treant, was a living creation by the Twelve Sages, reaching the level of a super magical beast. Compared to the accidentally born treant, the Flame Phoenix's power was more mature and perfect, with complete memories and experience, making it theoretically stronger than the treant.

However, species attributes have their own checks and balances, and the treant and the Flame Phoenix were such a pair. The Flame Phoenix was created to assist the "Flame Sage," primarily serving as a close-range guardian and aggregating endless fire elements to enhance its master's flame power. Fully awakened, it even lost its ability to transform into armor, focusing entirely on the 'flame' domain.

Unfortunately, it now faced a treant capable of freely manipulating all forms of energy. Despite its superior power, numerous skills, and rich experience, it was firmly suppressed by the treant's innate abilities, resulting in a stalemate.

Morova was content with this situation. With the Flame Phoenix occupying the treant, he only had to face the high elf girl Xue Li. Although she was still within the treant's control range and could receive some support from its abilities, her offensive had noticeably slowed. Without the treant's protection, her close combat capabilities were insufficient to stop him.