Chapter 315: Fierce Battle

Ao Li's whole body surged with purple flames, like a fire‑bathing war god, and she launched a heart‑pounding battle against the mysterious enemy in black robes, whose every strike exuded a gloomy aura that starkly contrasted Ao Li's scorching Nirvana Fire; the two opposite forces collided, erupting dazzling light and earth‑shaking roar, causing the entire Inheritance Land to tremble violently.

Ao Li moved like lightning, weaving freely between firelight and shadow. She constantly altered hand seals, the Nirvana Fire shapeshifting into various forms—sometimes a roaring fire lion, sometimes a lithe fire serpent—lunging at the mysterious enemy. The mysterious enemy, unhurried, precisely dodged each of Ao Li's attacks while seeking a chance to counter. His hands danced like specters, black energy beams shot from his fingertips, clashing head‑on with Ao Li's flames; for a moment light burst everywhere, and chaotic energy currents raged.

The mysterious enemy timed Ao Li's attack gap, flashed, and instantly appeared behind her, his palm gathering dense black energy like a blade, thrusting toward her back heart. Ao Li seemed already aware; at the last instant she dove forward, turned, and a wall of fire rose from the ground, blocking the enemy's strike. Black energy collided with the fire wall, emitting a sizzle; under the massive impact the fire wall trembled slightly.

Ao Li paused not at all, quickly forming seals with both hands while muttering incantations. In an instant a huge Fire Sun appeared in the sky, radiating scorching light, bearing down on the mysterious enemy. The enemy looked up at the Fire Sun, a flash of apprehension in his eyes, but he quickly regained composure. He raised both hands, and a black energy shield instantly formed, enclosing him tightly.

The Fire Sun hammered the energy shield heavily, bursting forth intense light and a shockwave. The ground of the Inheritance Land cracked into pieces, massive fissures spreading outward. Ao Li was also knocked back several steps by the recoil, but she quickly steadied herself and resumed her attack.

Lín Jìn watched anxiously from the side, fists clenched tightly, knuckles whitening from the strain. His heart was full of conflict, wanting to intervene yet fearing that a rash join would disrupt Ao Li's rhythm and affect her performance. He could only pray silently, hoping Ao Li would defeat the enemy.

"Ao Li, you can do it, go for it!" Lín Jìn shouted in his heart.

The mysterious enemy seemed to notice Lín Jìn's presence, diverted part of his attention, and fired several black energy beams toward Lín Jìn. Lín Jìn hurriedly raised his weapon to block; the black beams struck the weapon, producing a crisp ringing, the powerful impact numbing Lín Jìn's arm, yet he gritted his teeth and persisted.

Ao Li saw the enemy distracted attacking Lín Jìn, a flash of anger in her eyes. She seized the chance, fully driving the Nirvana Fire. The Nirvana Fire instantly grew hotter, its light almost illuminating the entire Inheritance Land. Ao Li gathered all her power into a massive flaming greatsword. She grasped the hilt with both hands and charged at the mysterious enemy.

"Die!" Ao Li roared.

The mysterious enemy felt the overwhelming power of Ao Li's strike, dared not be careless, and concentrated all his strength to reinforce the energy shield. The flaming greatsword collided with the shield, emitting a deafening roar, the glare so bright it was blinding.

In this fierce clash, can Ao Li break through the enemy's defense and claim victory? Can Lín Jìn provide effective aid at the crucial moment? All remains unknown, and the battle's situation grows ever more tense…