That Old Fool Is Getting Shameless! 

"Alright, since senior is so interested, I'll spar with you!" 

Gu Fei's voice wasn't loud, but it echoed clearly all around. 

Surprisingly, his tone remained calm, showing composure even when facing a strong opponent like him. 

"Hahaha!" 

"Good!" 

"You've got guts, kid!" 

Hearing his response, Lei Ying's rugged face lit up with a bright smile. 

"That's more like it! I love young people with spirit!" 

His laughter thundered like rolling clouds, shaking the very air around him. 

The next moment, his strong body leaned slightly forward as a terrifying aura erupted from him. Black lightning coiled around his body like serpents, crackling loudly. The fearsome pressure expanded, as if engulfing the entire sky. 

Feeling the intense aura radiating from him, the surrounding Ling clan members couldn't help but step back. 

It was no wonder- Lei Ying was an eight-star Dou Saint! 

If a fight were to break out, they could easily be caught in the crossfire. Even some of the elders, despite their strength, looked solemn. 

His power was undeniable. Now that the Lei clan chief had unleashed his full aura, it was clear he was serious. 

However, despite the overwhelming presence, he remained calm. 

Standing nearby, Gu Yuan shifted his gaze to Gu Fei, nodding in satisfaction. 

Facing someone like Lei Ying without losing composure- he truly lived up to his title of the future head of the Gu clan! 

As the Gu clan leader, he was well aware of his abilities. He had personally witnessed Gu Fei unleash the fearsome might of the Angry Buddha Lotus Flame. 

With his current strength, he could fight on par with an eight-star Dou Saint. Though Lei Ying had reached the later stages of the eight-star realm, Gu Yuan had no doubt that his incredible battle talent would ensure he could hold his own, if not win outright. 

And if he managed to fight Lei Ying to a draw, it would undoubtedly boost the Gu clan's reputation across the continent. 

People would know that the Gu clan's young leader could stand toe-to-toe with the Lei clan leader!

What an honor that would be for the entire Gu clan! 

With this thought, Gu Yuan slowly stepped back, giving them enough space. 

Ling Yuan also realized the gravity of the situation, quickly leading the Ling clan elders to a safer distance. 

At that moment, a sudden disturbance rippled through the sky. A massive spatial rift appeared, its interior glowing brightly. 

Soon, a group of figures dressed in fiery red robes stepped out from the rift. 

At the forefront was a rough-looking middle-aged man- Yan Clan Leader, Yan Jin. 

As soon as he arrived, his gaze landed on Gu Fei and Lei Ying in the middle of the grounds. 

"What's going on here?" 

His fiery red eyes flashed with confusion, and he couldn't help but ask. 

"This guy's old habits have kicked in! He wants to spar with a junior from my clan!" 

Hearing Gu Yuan's explanation, a playful smile spread across his face. 

"Haha, that old fool is getting shameless! Bullying a younger generation!" 

His fiery red eyes gleamed with amusement as he laughed loudly. 

As soon as Yan Jin spoke, the surrounding Yan Clan members also showed looks of surprise. 

What was going on? 

Could the young leader of the Gu clan really be so powerful that he'd drawn a challenge from the Lei clan leader? 

Many of the people present began to whisper amongst themselves. 

Meanwhile, Gu Fei didn't waste time. 

He formed hand seals, and a strange rune appeared in the center of his palm. 

In the next moment, a dazzling light erupted from his palm. 

"Ying ying..." 

As the light faded, a tiny flame infant appeared in front of everyone- it was none other than Xiao Ying! 

Upon seeing it, Yan Jin's expression instantly changed. 

"Seven different Heavenly Flames!" 

A trace of shock flickered in his fiery red eyes, his voice filled with disbelief. 

At this moment, he could clearly sense that the flame infant contained seven distinct types of Heavenly Flames within it.

He knew all too well how difficult it was to fuse Heavenly Flames. It had taken almost all of his lifetime's effort just to fuse two. 

But fusing seven? 

That was simply unheard of! He couldn't even imagine it. 

Unbelievable!

His gaze grew serious, and he couldn't help but feel a newfound respect for this young Gu clan member. 

Naturally, Gu Fei wasn't going to hold back in this situation- not when facing an eight-star Dou Saint.

(TL/n: Yeah, reveal everything to them- no need for trump cards..)

With a slight wave of his hand, Xiao Ying understood. Its small body suddenly swelled, and seven differently colored flames began swirling within it. 

"Go!" 

At his soft command, it opened its mouth wide, and a magnificent multicolored fire lotus shot forth.

The fire lotus glowed with vibrant light, and each petal brimmed with destructive power. Wherever it passed, the air evaporated, creating a vacuum. 

"What a terrifying fire lotus!" 

Ling Yuan couldn't help but gasp in amazement. 

Even with her strength as a seven-star Dou Saint, she felt an intense sense of dread from it. 

Lei Ying saw this and grinned even wider. 

This feeling... 

It was as if he had finally met a worthy opponent after all these years! 

"Interesting!" 

He laughed heartily, his towering frame leaning forward slightly. He thrust out his right hand, his fingers spread wide, and a massive surge of lightning burst from his palm. 

"Let's see how you handle my clan's Lightning Tribulation Palm!" 

His voice rumbled like thunder, shaking the heavens. His massive hand was soon engulfed in a flurry of lightning bolts, which eventually condensed into a small thundercloud. 

Although the thundercloud was no bigger than the palm of his hand, it felt incredibly heavy. You could even faintly hear thunder rumbling from within. 

In the next moment, the sky suddenly darkened. 

A thunderous palm strike, no larger than half a hand, shot out from the cloud. As it passed through the air, space itself seemed to twist around it. 

In the blink of an eye, it collided with the multicolored fire lotus. 

"Boom!" 

The deafening explosion echoed throughout the Ling Realm. The terrifying energy storm that followed swept out like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. 

Under the pressure of this shockwave, even some of the elders, despite their strength, were forced to step back, their faces pale. 

As the dust settled... 

Both of them had retreated a few steps. 

What?!!! 

The young leader of the Gu clan... 

Had actually managed to force Lei Ying back?