Chapter 97: Let's Fight!
Chapter 97: Let's Fight!
Shui Wushuang lay on the ground, severely injured—his wings severed, his claws chopped off, and his body in critical condition.
"Teacher, am I useless?" Shui Wushuang's eyes were dull, his fighting spirit completely shattered.
Only by facing Jiang Tian directly could one truly understand the terrifying presence of this human.
He was clearly only Level 1, so how could he possess such overwhelming combat power?
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Shui Wushuang couldn't believe it when he saw the young geniuses of his own race die so easily.
In the past, there had been very few peers who could compete with him.
The ones closest to his strength were his strongest rivals, those he had competed against since childhood.
For years, he had only barely managed to suppress them.
And now…?
Even the opponents he struggled against had been effortlessly butchered by this human with his strange knife.
They were so fragile.
Even now, the image of their severed heads soaring through the air replayed in his mind.
Especially the haunting sight of their lifeless eyes staring at him, their heads rolling to a stop at his feet.
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"It's okay. Once you devour them, your talent will soar, Young Clan Leader."
"Forget about injuries like these. Even if you're left with only one breath, you can still be reborn."
"Once you absorb their power, your potential will surpass its limits."
"I believe that after consuming this human genius, our Fire Feather Clan will finally stand equal to the Red Eagles!"
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Shui Liuxing's resolve was unwavering.
His eyes gleamed with anticipation.
Jiang Tian's talent was beyond anything he had ever seen.
Especially after clashing with him personally, Shui Liuxing was absolutely certain of this.
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A Level 1 human.
Shui Liuxing could tell from Jiang Tian's youthful face that he was barely an adult.
And yet, he had held out against a Level 4 powerhouse for this long.
If only his weapon hadn't broken, the battle would have lasted even longer—
And the outcome wouldn't have been so one-sided.
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"Young Clan Leader, rest well!"
After comforting Shui Wushuang again, Shui Liuxing stepped forward.
Though the mist still shrouded the battlefield, he could see a faint, burning flame in the distance—
Like a beacon in the fog.
It was clear as day.
Jiang Tian.
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"Teacher…" Shui Wushuang murmured weakly.
All he could do now was wait.
In his current condition, he was useless.
But…
He had complete faith in his teacher.
Shui Wushuang refused to believe that a mere Level 1 human could truly stand against his master.
Perhaps Jiang Tian could hold on for a while…
But in the end, he would become blood food.
That was the inevitable outcome.
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Shui Wushuang closed his eyes and rested.
Meanwhile, Shui Liuxing continued his advance.
Blazing flames ignited along his wings, flickering gently as he walked forward.
His blood energy surged, steadily building up.
He was closing the distance to that blazing flame ahead.
Then—
With a sudden flap of his wings, a gust of wind swept forward.
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The hazy mist was instantly blown away—
Jiang Tian's figure was revealed.
In his hand, he held a half-roasted piece of Fire Feather Clan meat.
It was from one of the Fire Feather warriors he had previously torn apart—plucked, cleaned, and simply roasted.
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Crunch!
Jiang Tian ate quickly, chewing both meat and bone before swallowing it all down.
The texture wasn't great, but the flavor was decent, and the fatty juices added a unique richness.
But this wasn't about taste.
Jiang Tian was eating to fuel his body, to feed the flesh furnace within him.
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But to Shui Liuxing, the sight was beyond infuriating.
To him, humans were not only enemies but also food for the Fire Feather Clan.
But now, his own disciples had become a meal for this human's stomach.
This wasn't psychological warfare.
This wasn't intimidation.
The human wasn't bluffing.
He was actually eating them.
And completely unaffected by their poisonous flesh.
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No!
A strange panic gripped Shui Liuxing's heart.
For the first time, he felt an unnerving fear.
A fear the Fire Frog and Fire Fish tribes had already experienced.
The fear of being prey.
The terror of realizing you are someone else's food.
It twisted deep into the core of his soul.
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"Die. You must die!"
Shui Liuxing snapped.
His emotions erupted, spiraling out of control.
Flames ignited across his entire body, mirroring Jiang Tian's burning aura.
Except his flames were orange-red, moving like molten fire over his feathers.
The burning air howled, distorting the surrounding space.
Then—
Whoosh!
Shui Liuxing launched forward, wings poised like flaming swords, slashing down at full force.
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Boom!!!
A roar exploded from inside Jiang Tian's body.
The flesh furnace—fully activated!
Blood-red flames erupted outward, creating a blast of air pressure that shook the ground and sent dust flying.
At the same time—
Jiang Tian gripped his weapon tightly—
The massive, axe-like bone-cutting knife in his hands.
He swung it forward with full power.
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Bang!!!
A deafening collision rang out.
The shockwave blasted outward, sending ripples through the air.
Xue Ruyan, watching from nearby, instinctively shielded her face, blood energy flaring within her to prevent herself from being blown away.
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When she opened her eyes again—
Jiang Tian and Shui Liuxing were already locked in battle.
Their movements were blindingly fast, flashing across the battlefield.
They crossed paths repeatedly, sparks erupting with every clash.
The sound of metal striking metal rang out in a frantic rhythm, filling the air like a war drum beating in battle.
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The new bone-cutting knife was far superior to his previous blade.
Just from the clashing sounds alone, Xue Ruyan could tell—
This weapon wouldn't break so easily.
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With every clash, the air pressure trembled.
Wherever Jiang Tian and Shui Liuxing moved, the shockwaves exploded, rattling the battlefield with their raw power.