As one of the 10 geniuses acknowledged by the Darkdevil Sect, Yan Lie was naturally not weak. However, for Xiang Shaoyun, Yan Lie's strength was not on par with his reputation. Thus, Xiang Shaoyun was slightly disappointed. 

Of course, Xiang Shaoyun also knew that Yan Lie could still do more. That was why he had tried provoking Yan Lie with his words, trying to see just how much stronger Yan Lie could become.

"Very well. You have successfully angered me," said Yan Lie, both his eyes lighting up with flame. The phantom of a luan beast appeared behind him, and his aura surged. The orange flame around him became even thicker than before as the destruction contained within the flame rose to a dreadful...