Chapter 210 - Mad Battle of Fire and Water (1/2)

Boom~

With shocking explosions that reach the ninth heaven, all the clouds scattered. It felt as if the world was heading to the end and the earth quaking so hard it would crack open.

Zhuo Fan and Li Jingtian were spectating at the foot of the mountain nonplussed about it all. The battle went for three days. Despite the raging inferno towering on one side, it was unable to thaw the imposing glacier on the other side even a fraction.

Raging Ancestor and Ice Moon Witch went back to their usual stalemate.

Half a month later, their battle only escalated. So much so that even Zhuo Fan and Li Jingtian could feel in danger. They had to retreat a hundred miles.

Finally after a long two month raging battle, it showed signs of subsiding. Zhuo Fan snickered, “It won’t be long now!”

After a constant three months racket, the place had finally become silent with one final boom. The flames swallowing half the sky retreated and the blizzard stopped.

Zhuo Fan smiled, “Elder Li, it’s our turn to join the act. Let’s see your performance!”

“Ha-ha-ha, ever since I switched to Wraith Art, my power has increased greatly over the months. I won’t let Steward Zhuo down!”

Laughing, Li Jingtian grabbed Zhuo Fan’s hand and flew to Snowfire Peak…

In the place where fire and water met on Snowfire Peak, Xue Qingjian was kneeling on the ice, gasping for breath. Scarlet blood dripped from her mouth yet her dagger stare never left her opponent, “Old fart, you finally went all out?”

“Old hag…”

Qiu Yanhai, just as weakened as her, was shying away from looking Xue Qingjian in the eye, “Forgive me, I ended up hurting you…”

Xue Qingjian squinted, “Screw your apology. Who knew you’re such a faker to hide your strength. You lied to me all these years! Speak, what is your real aim?”

“Uh, Qingjian, don’t misunderstand, I’ve joined with you so many times in fighting our enemies despite our differences. How can I have a nefarious aim?”

“Why else would you hide your strength for so long? Half a year ago, I still thought we’re still in a tug of war. How come you’re stronger all of a sudden? Humph, you faker!” Xue Qingjian flicked her head away.

Qiu Yanhai was panicking. He scratched his head and then sighed, “Qingjian, we’ve fought for more than a hundred times these past decades. And each time I could have won! You are too brash and quick to anger to accept this outcome, so I kept this from you…”

“Show off!”

But Xue Qingjian would have none of it, cutting him off with a glare, “Why stop now then?”

Qiu Yanhai was startled and said in a sad voice, “How could I not? If I lose now you’ll end up taking that pretty boy in. A lone man and a single young-looking woman together, who knows what would happen…”

Xue Qingjian saw him all cold on the outside but quite warm and fuzzy on the inside, and burst out laughing. Qiu Yanhai was clueless.

“You big lug, you thought I didn’t realize you were going easy all these years?” Xue Qingjian smiled, then she bore her hateful eyes in him, “Humph, I only used the kid as an excuse to make a bet with you. It was the only way to make you go all out, or you’d still be keeping this charade. I may be quick to anger, but not petty!”

Qiu Yanhai blinked then beamed, “You mean… you didn’t fancy the pretty boy?”

“Uh, well…” Xue Qingjian showed a teasing smile, “May not necessarily be untrue. I could just eat that kid up from how adorable he is. But that’ll depend on how you behave. If you dare lie to me again, I won’t stop at just one…”

“I won’t, I won’t. In the rare case we fight again, I’ll make sure to go all out and beat you silly…”

“What?!” Xue Qingjian glared at him.

Qiu Yanhai shrank back, smiling wryly as he scratched his head. Xue Qingjian couldn’t help but laugh at his antics.

The pair’s decades long spat had finally experienced closure…

Whoosh!

Suddenly, Li Jingtian brought Zhuo Fan over. Zhuo Fan was shocked to see Xue Qingjian hurt and ran over, “Sister, you’re hurt! Here’s a pill to help you recover!”

“Hey, brat, you’re not allowed to get too close. The old hag lost!” Qiu Yanhai saw Zhuo Fan so concerned over her and jealousy won over him again.

Zhuo Fan took out a vial for her, “Sister, this Spring Pill can heal you and restore your Yuan Qi. Take it.”

Xue Qingjian frowned. She had her guard up even towards this seemingly innocent youth.

Bam!

Suddenly, the vial flew from his hand. Zhuo Fan turned to see Li Jingtian watching them coldly, “What are you doing, Elder Li?”

“Young master, they are Regent Estate’s enemies. Now that they’re weak, it’s the best chance to kill them!” Li Jingtian spoke with towering bloodthirst shining in his eyes.

Xue Qingjian and Qiu Yanhai paled, and Zhuo Fan panicked. He spread his arms in front of Xue Qingjian, “Stop, Elder Li! Aren’t you here to help me get a master? Why…”

“Humph, that would’ve been perfect. But killing them would be so much better!” Snickering, Li Jingtian snorted, “Young master, step aside. I don’t want to hurt you, or worse, kill you. I cannot bear such responsibility!”

“Li Jingtian, how dare you! My dad…”

“Not even the Estate Lord can save you. In fact, he may even agree to my actions! Exchanging a kid’s life for two old enemies is totally worth it!” Li Jingtian glared at Zhuo Fan.

Zhuo Fan reeled two steps back in fear, unable to accept the cruel reality.