That four-hundred-flame divine sprout had managed to charge through the blockade not just by seizing an opening, but also because the others hadn’t gone all-out to stop him. After all, he only had four hundred Sovereign flames.1

Once he entered the innate bead, the Vermilion Bird’s manifestation reappeared. In just a few exchanges, blood sprayed through the air. That expert was sent flying, half his body torn away. 0

Gasps rippled through the crowd. Even someone this powerful wasn’t enough?0

Seeing this person flee in just a few moves, mocking voices rang out.0

“Fool. If you’re not prepared to die, how could you ever hope to subdue the Vermilion Bird’s will?” A mocking voice...0