Chapter 398: Green Fire Burns the Turtle

Screech!

As the Princess's voice fell, the Green Phoenix beneath her feet suddenly looked up and let out a long cry. The sound waves swept across like a hurricane, and then green flames shot out from its beak, rolling toward the area where Zhongnan stood, covering the sky and earth.

That green fire was extremely peculiar; it seemed to contain wind within it, with wind and fire overlapping. The moment it appeared, it became ferocious at an astonishing speed. Once the flames touched the ground, the continuous forest of Lin Hai immediately began to be constantly burned away.

The temperature throughout the entire mountain range climbed step by step.

And Zhongnan was instantly engulfed within the sea of green fire.

His face also became extremely Solemn at this moment, because he could feel the dominance and power of those green flames. Clearly, this was a secret technique the Princess had specially prepared to counter him. As for the fire burning, if one was fast enough, one could still seize the opportunity to dodge, but he specialized in defense, so he could only endure it head-on. Yet, such endurance required an extremely tenacious will.

But...

A tenacious will was something he did not lack.

Zhongnan clasped his hands together and slowly closed his eyes. In the next instant, a gray-white Xiang Li light ring suddenly expanded from beneath his feet. Wherever the ring passed, all matter rapidly turned gray-white; trees and withered leaves were all petrified.

Centered on Zhongnan, the area within several hundred meters around him seemed to have entirely formed a rock zone.

Boom! Boom!

At this moment, green fire fell from the sky like green meteors, smashing down toward where Zhongnan stood.

Zhongnan stood still in place, his lips moving slightly, as if low words were being spoken.

"Immovable Black Tortoise."

The gray-white light ring emanating from his body grew even brighter. Then, the petrified matter around him began to crumble at this moment. Countless gray-white rock powders rose up and began to gather.

In just a dozen or so breaths, everyone saw a gray-white giant turtle, about dozens of meters long and tall, condense and take shape outside Zhongnan's body.

The giant turtle lay silent and prone, its eyes lowered, its shell mottled, weathered and ancient.

Green fire fell from the sky, crashing heavily onto the turtle's body. Immediately, the earth shook violently. The green fire surrounded the gray-white giant turtle completely, emitting terrifying high temperatures that even caused the ground to begin cracking and withering.

Yet the gray-white giant turtle lay prone amidst the sea of fire, motionless, allowing that dominant fire to constantly scorch and erode it.

On the viewing stands, many students watched this scene with shocked expressions. At this moment, that vast forest of Lin Hai had been ignited, directly turning into a sea of green fire. And in the center of that fire sea, a gray-white giant turtle lay prone and motionless. This scene truly possessed considerable impact.

Li Luo was also one of those shocked.

"Is this the power of the Tian Gang General rank?" His face Turned Solemn. Whether it was the sea of fire covering the sky and earth with a mere gesture from the Princess, or the gray-white giant turtle of Zhongnan, the power displayed within it made him, at this moment, truly feel he could not even catch up to the dust.

This was far beyond the level he, as a Xiang Shi realm cultivator, could reach.

However, he did not belittle himself. Although the Tian Gang General rank was still somewhat distant, he had confidence in himself. Three years, and he would start as a Tian General.

Because if he could not reach the Tian Gang General rank within three years, then he would basically be finished.

"Captain, can that Zhongnan withstand it?" Bai Bai Mengmeng asked in a small voice. Her gaze was fixed tightly on the fire sea below. Even across such a great distance, that high temperature was still spreading over, making people feel exceptionally uncomfortable.

In her words, there was actually a hint of sympathy for Zhongnan. This was not because she had defected to the enemy, but rather because the scene before her eyes truly had a certain impact.

The fire sea surged, and the giant turtle lay prone.

And to be able to withstand such fierce fire scorching, that Zhongnan, whether in strength or will, was quite admirable.

This was a Zhi De Jing Zhong opponent.

Li Luo stared into the fire sea for a moment and said, "If this were a life-and-death battle, I cannot say for certain who would win in the end. But this is a match with a time limit. The Princess's green fire is indeed dominant, but Zhongnan's defense is also no empty name... The Princess using the fire sea to counter Zhongnan's defense is, more so, an attempt to destroy his will. And once Zhongnan's will shows fear, then his perfect defense will develop flaws, and ultimately the Princess will be able to take advantage and win."

"But..."

He paused, then said slowly, "Do you think the will of Zhongnan, who has undergone countless battles and has never known a single defeat, will be easily destroyed?"

Bai Bai Mengmeng shook her pretty face solemnly.

At the same time, on the layered viewing stands, all gazes were fixed on the fire sea below. The original clamor instead gradually faded away at this moment. Many gazes were staring at the gray-white giant turtle situated within the fire sea. At this time, even the students of the Sheng Zhu Xuan Star Academy could not help but feel a certain respect for that person named Zhongnan.

Situated within the fire sea, standing tall and motionless. Just this will and spirit, the strongest defense of the Lan Yuan Holy Academy, lives up to its reputation.

"The Lan Yuan Holy Academy has produced a prodigy." Even Vice Dean Su Xin, at this moment, turned her head to speak to Vice Dean Qiu Jizi of the Lan Yuan Holy Academy, giving Zhongnan quite a high evaluation.

Dean Qiu Jizi smiled and said, "In terms of wisdom, this child is far inferior to Zhao Zhao Huiyin, but his future achievements are, conversely, what many Purple Radiance instructors in our academy look forward to most."

Vice Dean Su Xin nodded slightly, agreeing with this.

And under the silent gaze of the entire viewing stand, time was also passing rapidly.

The green fire sea continued to burn fiercely. Under the scorching of the green fire, the gray turtle shell on that gray-white giant turtle began to gradually peel off. As the turtle shell fell, it turned into gray-white powder and vanished within the green fire.

More and more cracks spread across the giant turtle.

Through the cracks, the external view could vaguely see Zhongnan standing quietly within, motionless like a stone statue.

Although the green fire was fierce, some of the top experts present could already see that this vigor was merely superficial. The energy of the green fire was also already running low; it could not maintain such intensity burning forever.

The outcome of this battle was, in fact, destined from the very beginning.

Time flowed.

The giant turtle became increasingly damaged. Until at a certain moment, it finally reached its limit, then suddenly collapsed, turning into gray-white powder.

And Zhongnan's figure was exposed within the prairie-fire green flames.

Many students breathed a sigh of relief, while at the same time feeling regret for Zhongnan.

But Zhongnan's expression showed no sign of any depression. His face remained steady and calm. Looking at the surging green fire, he finally took the first step of this battle forward at this moment.

He stepped one foot into the green fire.

Then, countless gazes were shocked to see that as his foot came down, the blazing green fire sea, at this moment, extinguished at an astonishing speed, originating from where Zhongnan's foot landed, suddenly going out in all directions.

In just a few breaths.

The green fire sea disappeared completely, leaving behind a ground full of scorched black ash.

And Zhongnan stood within the ash, looking up at the Princess in the half-sky, and said in a steady voice, "I yield."

The Princess smiled helplessly. Her phoenix eyes swept over the bronze tripod on the high platform. The large incense stick within it had, at this moment, burned out completely.

The result of the battle was now clear.

Dong!

The sound of bells and drums echoed throughout the entire venue.

The first match of the ticket qualification round.

A draw.