When Li Luo drew the bow and transformed the Golden Holy Fire Talisman into a flaming arrow, he finally understood why the lantern bearer had said that he would experience untold amounts of pain.

The wantonly burning holy fire had spread from the bow in just a few breaths of time, enveloping Li Luo within a giant ball of fire.

The holy fire did not differentiate between friend and foe, so the flames brought him immense pain.

Li Luo's face immediately twisted in agony as the hand holding the bowstring began to tremble. 

If his heart was not resolute, he might have already thrown the bow away.

He sucked in a deep breath of scalding air as the golden holy fire continued to adhere to his body, sending waves of pervasive burning pain. "Nine Scales Sanctified Dragon's Body, Thunderpeal Avatar!"

Li Luo activated his two body-strengthening arts without hesitation, which brought momentary relief from the flame.

"Oh?"

However, as the fire continued...