Chapter 129: Akatsuki Jin vs Huo Dou

Time flew by; the thirteen-round battle time had arrived.

Outside Shanhai Pass, a thousand li of scorched earth.

A celestial treasure, jointly constructed by both sides using materials, forged from ten SS-rank defensive magic treasures.

This was the Fallen God Altar.

Around the arena, invisible barriers sealed off the inside from the outside; above, calamity qi swirled, Ningjuliaowushuzhansizhedexiongqi 。

On both sides of the arena, the human and beast factions faced each other, their lethal aura solidifying into tangible force.

On the human side, led by the Divine General, the Thunder Emperor, and the War God, numerous strong cultivators and prodigies stood solemnly, their gazes heavy.

Jiang Xia stood among the crowd, his face still pale from unhealed wounds, but his eyes sharp, fixed tightly on the arena.

Beside him, Wang Teng sat in his wheelchair, fists clenched, his snow-white hair stirring slightly in the wind, his eyes filled with longing.

On the beast side, demonic qi surged into the sky; monstrous, towering figures flickered in and out of view. The leading demonic saints radiated overwhelming power, their cold gazes sweeping across the human ranks, brimming with unhidden malice.

“First battle—begin!”

A majestic voice, like the sound of cosmic law, echoed simultaneously in the minds of all living beings on both sides, announcing the start of this life-or-death arena.

From the human ranks, a golden figure stepped forward, his steps steady as he walked through the air, each step as if treading invisible stairs, finally landing firmly at the center of the Fallen God Altar.

It was Akatsuki Jin!

Dressed in crimson battle attire, draped in a golden flame-patterned cloak, his black hair streaming, his gaze as arrogant as ever, he scanned the beast faction, his voice clear yet radiating undeniable dominance:

“Fen Tian Pavilion, Akatsuki Clan! Akatsuki Jin! Who dares come forward to die?!”

The soundwave rolled like fire, carrying its scorching heat, even pushing back the dark red calamity qi at the arena’s edge.

“Hmph! Arrogant human brat!”

From the beast faction, a furious roar erupted.

A dark shadow darted out like a phantom, landing opposite Akatsuki Jin.

The beast that stepped forward resembled a monstrous hound, its entire body covered in deep blue scales, its four paws burning with cold blue flames, its tail split into two writhing, serpent-like tails.

Its eyes glowed crimson, fangs bared, radiating terrifying demonic qi at the peak of the Wanghou Realm, along with a chilling aura that unsettled the soul.

It was the ancient demonic beast descendant, master of the Youmingguihuo —Huo Dou!

“Little human brat, your flesh and soul will be my finest nourishment!”

Huo Dou spoke in human tongue, its voice hoarse and grating, laced with cruel excitement.

It licked the corner of its mouth, where deep blue flames dripped; the flames that landed on the arena emitted a sizzling, corrosive sound.

Akatsuki Jin raised an eyebrow slightly, a flicker of seriousness in his eyes, yet his tone remained dismissive: “A mangy dog dares to boast? Your demonic core will do well as fuel for my fire!”

“Die!”

Huo Dou was utterly enraged; it roared and wasted no more words, its body instantly transforming into a deep blue phantom, moving at astonishing speed as it lunged at Akatsuki Jin!

The battle erupted instantly!

“ Youmingguizhao !”

Huo Dou slashed with its claws, five trails of deep blue flame tore through the air, carrying a chilling aura that corroded the soul, engulfing Akatsuki Jin from all sides.

“Jin Wu Hua Hong!”

Akatsuki Jin did not dare slacken; his body transformed into a golden rainbow, narrowly evading the claw strikes.

Where he had stood, the arena’s surface was gouged by five deep claw marks, smoking with white vapor.

“Strange flames—they can corrode spiritual power and soul!” Akatsuki Jin’s heart tightened; he lowered his arrogance slightly.

“Dodge? Let’s see how long Itachi can keep running! Ghost Fire Scorching Plains!”

Huo Dou spat out a vast sea of deep blue flame. The fire was not hot—it was icy cold, freezing and corroding even space as it surged wildly toward Akatsuki Jin.

“Fen Tian Golden Flame—Guard!”

Golden flames erupted around Akatsuki Jin, forming a solid flame barrier that shielded him completely.

“Sssss!”

The deep blue ghost fire clashed violently with the Fen Tian Golden Flame, corroding each other with a grating, ear-piercing sound.

The golden sacred fire, yang and righteous, suppressed yin and evil forces—but Huo Dou’s Youmingguihuo was of exceptionally high quality, imbued with strange corrosive properties; for now, the two remained locked in stalemate.

“Your fire is decent—but not enough! Jin Wu Rift the Heavens!”

Akatsuki Jin’s eyes hardened; seizing the moment the ghost fire was blocked, he pointed like a sword, launching a golden flame sword qi that shot forth like a golden crow slicing through the sky, straight toward Huo Dou’s third eye!

“ Youmingdun !”

Huo Dou reacted swiftly, Ningjuyoulanhuoyanchengyimianjudadeguimiandunpai 。

“Boom!”

The golden sword qi struck the shield, exploding in blinding light; the shield trembled violently, cracking—but did not break.

“Not bad! But how will Itachi block this?!”

Huo Dou roared; its deep blue flames surged, splitting into dozens of monstrous ghost flames that lunged at Akatsuki Jin from every direction!

These ghost flames were not only physically devastating—they struck directly at the soul!

Akatsuki Jin was immediately surrounded; his golden flame barrier shuddered violently under the relentless assault.

“Troublesome!” Akatsuki Jin frowned tightly, slamming his palms together, “Jin Wu Divine Domain—open!”

“Hum!”

From his center, a scorching golden domain erupted, engulfing half the arena!

Within the domain, temperatures skyrocketed; the power of the Fen Tian Golden Flame was greatly amplified, and the ghost fire illusions melted away like snow.

“Domain? So do I! Youmingguiyu !”

Huo Dou refused to yield, unleashing his own deep blue ghost fire domain, clashing and pressing against the Jin Wu Divine Domain!

The two powerful domains countered each other, golden and blue light colliding with deafening roars; the entire Fallen God Altar trembled slightly.

Domain clashes tested one’s understanding of cosmic laws and the depth of one’s spiritual power.

Though Akatsuki Jin was gifted, Huo Dou was also a top-tier beast, with deep roots; for now, the Youmingguiyu subtly overpowered the Jin Wu Divine Domain, the deep blue flames steadily eroding the golden fire’s territory.

“Bad! Senior Brother Akatsuki’s domain is being suppressed!” cried a Fen Tian Pavilion disciple from the human ranks.

Jiang Xia’s gaze was grave: “Huo Dou’s Youmingguihuo carries extremely stubborn corrosive and yin-fire laws—it has a natural suppression over Akatsuki Jin’s sacred fire.”

On the arena, Akatsuki Jin felt the pressure; his domain was being suppressed, and his spiritual power drained faster.

“Can’t let this continue!” Akatsuki Jin’s eyes flashed with resolve, “Fuse!”

“Sacred Flame—Jin Wu Burn the World!”

He bit down hard on his tongue, spitting a mouthful of essence blood onto the golden flame; the already blazing golden fire instantly turned deep gold, its temperature surging again!

Behind him, a more distinct three-legged golden crow manifestation appeared, letting out a piercing cry!

The deep golden sacred fire surged back, forcibly pushing back the Youmingguiyu —and began to burn and purify the deep blue ghost flames in turn!

“What?!” Huo Dou’s pupils shrank; he felt his own ghost flames struggling to resist the deep golden fire, “Is there another fire beyond the Jin Wu clan’s?!”

“What kind of fire is this?!”

“The fire that will burn Itachi to death! Jin Wu Burn the Heavens Palm!”