Chapter 223 - Bifang vs. Phoenix (2/2)
'I'm not as good at hand-to-hand combat as Hei; however, it isn't even necessary. My main assets are my flames. My body is just a means to spread them and make them reach the target.' He Fen braced himself for the counterattack, determined to use his full power.
'So he resolved himself. Well, then it's my turn, I guess.' thought Feng Chen before getting really serious, ”Phoenix Bloodline, activate!”
A fire wing appeared from his back and spread out into the air, causing the temperature to rise. Seeing this, He Fen smiled bitterly at the overwhelming sensation he was feeling when facing his opponent.
”It is truly incredible. I can feel my whole body tremble before the authority of his flames. But even so, I'm not going to give up. Wheels of Fire and Wind, attack!”
The two circular weapons moved forward, aiming at Feng Chen. The latter was already ready and was waiting for the right moment to dodge. However, he found that he had miscalculated his calculations: instead of trying to cut him, the wheels of wind and fire moved to his sides and then poured red-green flames on him.
Whoosh!
Feng Chen dodged the two blazes using his incredible reflexes and speed. Nonetheless, the attack left him in the open.
Bam! Blaze!
He Fen's punch came as Feng Chen dodged the two blazes. However, as soon as he made contact with his target's body, He Fen's fist generated more flames that assaulted Feng Chen.
”Intent of the Wheels of Wind and Fire, Flamming Bombardment!”
The wind and fire wheels began firing fireballs at Feng Chen, who was forced to use his footwork technique to keep up with the bombing. But He Fen wasn't going to limit himself to just that.
”Wheels of Wind and Fire, come!”
He Fen recalled his wheels of wind and fire into his hands. But, unfortunately, his weapons contained only a part of his spirit power which was quickly exhausted to carry out the blaze and bombing. If he wanted to continue with his tactic, he had to reinsert more spirit power.
”Intent of the Sword, Fire Tear!”
Feng Chen took advantage of the end of the bombing to wave his sword. A blade of fire escaped from the weapon and crossed the air vertically in He Fen's direction.
Peng!
Seeing the blade of fire approaching, He Fen placed one of his wind and fire wheels under his feet and kicked it, giving himself the necessary thrust to propel himself diagonally forward and thus dodge the attack. Then he did the same thing again, using the other wheel of wind and fire. This time, the push placed him behind Feng Chen.
”Fire Fist!”
”Phoenix Wing Phoenix!”
Fists and wing collided, creating a burst of flames. The two fighters were pushed back as their respective flames ate each other. From the exchange that just took place, it could be seen that incredibly the flames of He Fen hadn't lost in power against those of Feng Chen.
”Were the flames of the Bifang Bird Bloodline that powerful?” asked a young man in the VIP gallery. He was one of the many youngsters brought to attend the tournament to broaden their vision of the art of fighting. Even though he was only a spirit apprentice, he had good talent and high potential. Yet, faced with He Fen's show of strength, he couldn't help but be incredulous. The same was true for the other young people in the VIP stand and those in the other stadium sections.
Feng Chen, the representative of the Feng Family and one of the Best Generation, was drawing in a fight of flames against someone from an inferior family like the He Family.
However, more experienced viewers could clearly observe that Feng Chen's flames weren't yet at their peak. Nonetheless, they had to admit that He Fen's performance was better than what they had thought, so much so that they began to reconsider the He Family's potential.
”Are you aiming for a fight of flames?” Feng Chen asked after stabilizing himself from the outbreak of fire techniques. His eyes had an amused light as if he found He Fen's approach extremely interesting.
”Yes,” He Fen admitted without hiding it, ”it's the only way I can beat you. After all, you are superior in me in every other respect.”
”I congratulate you on your choice. Not many would be willing to do this against me. Most would attempt to use their secondary Elemental Laws or other types of tactics. Nonetheless, there is something you are wrong about. As strong as the Bifang Bird flames are, the flames of the Phoenix burn more intensely. Now I'll show you.”
When Feng Chen said so, suddenly, his wing of fire behind his back began to crumble into little flames. These flames then began to condense on his mouth, being swallowed one by one.
At this sight, the spectators who had personally witnessed the fight of a Feng Family representative couldn't help but widen their eyes.
”The Phoenix Breath? So young but already able to use it?”
”Is he exaggerating? There is no way that the young man from the He Family can resist it.”
”You are right. If he can't control it, there is also the danger that He Fen will die.”
When they saw Feng Chen's technique, these battle-experienced spectators declared the end of the fight within themselves. In their memories, it was well printed how powerful the Phoenix Breath was.
”Bifang flames! Give me your strength!” He Fen yelled as he concentrated all he had on producing the most powerful flames he had ever generated.
'You're playing it all out now, He Fen. Hold nothing back but release the strongest flame you have.' He Fen told himself as red-green flames gathered in his hands. Even if the opponent were someone as phenomenal as Feng Chen, he wouldn't back away. He had promised he would no longer hesitate with insecurity. He would keep moving forward, one step at a time.
”Fire Law, Phoenix Breath!”
”Fire Law, Flame Torrent!”
The two flames exploded forward and met halfway with incredible violence. The moment they met, they began to devour each other without giving in an inch. The two young men were continuously emitting more flames to provide more fuel to their flames.
'I can do it! I can beat him! '
He Fen's conviction strengthened with each passing second. Finally, his flames, in which no one but his companions had ever believed, were now getting the respect they deserved. But, unfortunately, the flames of the Phoenix weren't so easy to take down.
Blaze!
Feng Chen's blaze began to advance, literally devouring He Fen's. It began by advancing a few millimeters and then gaining more speed until it eventually hit He Fen.
Blaze!
He Fen was swept away by the Phoenix Breath. His defensive layer of spirit power held out for a few moments before crumbling to the destructive power of that flame. Fortunately, Feng Chen immediately canceled the technique after winning the battle of force. Despite this, however, he couldn't avoid causing severe burns in He Fen.
”The winner is Feng Chen.”