dāng rán ， cǐ nǚ zhè me zuò ， yě bìng fēi tóu nǎo fā rè ， ér shì yǒu yī fān zì jǐ kǎo liáng de 。
当然，此女这么做，也并非头脑发热，而是有一番自己考量的。
Of course, the young lady did this not out of a sudden impulse but after careful consideration.
yī lái ， tā duì lín xuān de shí lì xìn xīn shí zú ， cái fèn shén chū qī ， jiù néng yuè jí zhàn shèng bù kě yī shì de tiān jué lǎo guài ， rú jīn bǎi nián guò qù ， lín xuān shí lì yòu jìn yī jí ， yǎn qián de wū dà shào yé suī rán yě hǎo dà de míng qì ， dàn bì jìng shì wán kù zǐ dì ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， lín xuān dōu méi yǒu shū de dào lǐ 。
一来，她对林轩的实力信心十足，才分神初期，就能越级战胜不可一世的天绝老怪，如今百年过去，林轩实力又晋一级，眼前的乌大少爷虽然也好大的名气，但毕竟是纨绔子弟，于情于理，林轩都没有输的道理。
Firstly, she was confident in Lin Xuan's strength. He had already managed to defeat the formidable Elder Tianjue at the mere stage of Focused Spirit, and with another century passing by, his strength had increased yet again. Although the Young Master Blackbird had considerable fame, he was still a pampered young lord. From both reason and emotion, Lin Xuan should not lose.
èr lái ， lín xuān shí lì tí shēng xùn sù ， duì yú yún yǐn zōng lái shuō ， gù rán shì yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù ， dàn yě bìng fēi yì diǎn yǐn huàn yě wú 。
二来，林轩实力提升迅速，对于云隐宗来说，固然是有莫大的好处，但也并非一点隐患也无。
Secondly, while Lin Xuan's rapid improvement brought great benefits to the Cloud Concealment Sect, it also posed some risks. After all, the sect was only considered second-rate in the Dragon Cage Realm, so if he continued to rise too quickly, she feared that the sect might not be able to support such a powerful figure.
bì jìng jiù zhěng gè nài lóng jiè lái shuō ， běn mén hái zhǐ néng suàn èr liú de mén pài ， lín xuān ruò zhēn tí shēng tài kuài ， cǐ nǚ yě dān xīn miào tài xiǎo ， gōng bù xià zhè zūn dà shén 。
毕竟就整个鼐龙界来说，本门还只能算二流的门派，林轩若真提升太快，此女也担心庙太小，供不下这尊大神。
If Lin Xuan had grown up within the sect, there would have been no issue. However, as an outsider who joined later, it was possible that other prestigious sects could offer better conditions and tempt him away...
lín xuān ruò shì cóng xiǎo jiù zài běn mén zhǎng dà de xiū shì hái hǎo ， piān piān tā shì bàn lù rù zōng ， ruò shì bié de míng mén dà pài kāi chū yōu hòu de tiáo jiàn ， nán bǎo lín xuān bù xīn shēng èr yì ……
林轩若是从小就在本门长大的修士还好，偏偏他是半路入宗，若是别的名门大派开出优厚的条件，难保林轩不心生二意……
In terms of resources, even with their best efforts, they couldn't compete with such offers. The disparity in power between them was significant.
zài zī yuán gòng fèng fāng miàn ， běn mén jí biàn jié jìn quán lì ， yě méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ zhī xiāng bǐ ， shuāng fāng gēn běn bú shì yí gè shù liàng jí 。
在资源供奉方面，本门即便竭尽全力，也没有办法与之相比，双方根本不是一个数量级。
This was the concern of the silver-eyed maiden. For Lin Xuan to be a great opportunity for the Cloud Concealment Sect, she didn’t want to risk losing him.
zhè shì yín tóng shào nǚ yōu fán dì ， lín xuān duì yú yún yǐn zōng lái shuō ， kě shì mò dà de jī yuán ， hǎo bù róng yì luò zài shǒu lǐ biān ， tā kě bù xiǎng yǒu shī qù de yī tiān 。
这是银瞳少女忧烦地，林轩对于云隐宗来说，可是莫大的机缘，好不容易落在手里边，她可不想有失去的一天。
Since appealing to his interests wouldn’t work, she decided to appeal to his emotions instead. Seeing that Lin Xuan seemed hesitant, she unhesitatingly proposed using her universe’s treasure vault as the prize. Her goal was simple: to win Lin Xuan over.
jì rán bù néng dòng zhī yǐ lì ， nà jiù zhǐ yǒu xiǎo zhī yǐ qíng 。
既然不能动之以利，那就只有晓之以情。
Although this could be seen as a risky gamble, the silver-eyed maiden believed in her judgment.
suǒ yǐ tā jiàn lín xuān wéi nán ， cái huì háo bù yóu yù de shuō chū ná běn yǔ bǎo kù zuò cǎi tóu de tiáo bàn ， mù dì hěn jiǎn dān ， jiù shì wèi le lǒng luò lín xuān 。
所以她见林轩为难，才会毫不犹豫的说出拿本宇宝库做彩头的条伴，目的很简单，就是为了笼络林轩。
"Thank you, Senior Sis."
suī rán zhè yě suàn shì yī cháng háo dǔ ， dàn yín tóng shào nǚ xiāng xìn zì jǐ de yǎn guāng méi cuò 。
虽然这也算是一场豪赌，但银瞳少女相信自己的眼光没错。
With matters settled, Lin Xuan didn’t waste any more words. Trust between them had been established, and there was no need for further explanation. For him, such an arrangement felt quite good.
“ duō xiè shī jiě le 。”
“多谢师姐了。”
Both sides had prepared their prizes, but the duel did not immediately commence. After all, they were in the main hall of the Cloud Concealment Sect, and both were Focused Spirit experts. If a fight broke out here, it would be no surprise if the sect’s headquarters were destroyed.
shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu duō fèi chún shé jì shì bǐ cǐ xìn rèn ， gēn běn méi yǒu bì yào jiě shì duō shuō ， duì yú lín xuān ér yán ， zhè yàng de gǎn jué yě mán bù cuò 。
事已至此，林轩也没有多费唇舌既是彼此信任，根本没有必要解释多说，对于林轩而言，这样的感觉也蛮不错。
This was a situation Lin Xuan didn’t want to see. The Young Master Blackbird had come for this duel, not to cause trouble at the sect. He wasn’t opposed to spending more time to find an appropriate location.
gè zì de cǎi tóu yǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ， jiē xià lái de jué dòu què méi yǒu mǎ shàng shàng yǎn ， bì jìng zhè lǐ shì yún yǐn zōng de dà diàn ， liǎng rén dōu shì fēn shén jí bié de gāo shǒu ， rú guǒ jiù zài zhè lǐ kāi dǎ ， zǒng duò bèi yí wéi píng dì yě háo bù zú guài a ！
各自的彩头已准备好了，接下来的决斗却没有马上上演，毕竟这里是云隐宗的大殿，两人都是分神级别的高手，如果就在这里开打，总舵被夷为平地也毫不足怪啊！
As the host, the silver-eyed maiden knew the terrain well and led them southward from the headquarters. Despite their powerful abilities, they didn’t stop until a vast desert came into view.
zhè zhǒng jú miàn zì rán shì lín xuān bù xiǎng kàn dào de 。
这种局面自然是林轩不想看到的。
Indeed, this was the perfect place for a duel: a desolate land with no one in sight. Even if the battle raged to the heavens and earth, it wouldn’t affect anyone else.
ér niǎo dà shào yé lái cǐ chù ， yě bú shì wèi le zhǎo yún yǐn zōng de má fán ， bǎi nián de guāng yīn dōu děng le ， dāng rán bù jiè yì duō huā yì diǎn shí jiān ， huàn shàng yí gè hé shì de dì diǎn 。
而鸟大少爷来此处，也不是为了找云隐宗的麻烦，百年的光阴都等了，当然不介意多花一点时间，换上一个合适的地点。
Thus, the four stopped.
zhēn wèi dì zhǔ ， yín tóng shào nǚ duì fù jìn de dì xíng ， zì rán shì bǐ jiào shú ， yú shì yóu tā dài lù ， lí kāi zǒng duò ， yī lù xiàng nán fēi qù le 。
珍为地主，银瞳少女对附近的地形，自然是比较熟，于是由她带路，离开总舵，一路像南飞去了。
The silver-eyed maiden and the Dragon-named youth naturally took on the role of spectators, while Lin Xuan and Young Master Blackbird stood facing each other.
yī xíng rén de shí lì zàn qiě bù shuō dàn dōu shì huò zhēn jià shí de fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， dùn guāng hé děng xùn sù ， shuō shùn xī qiān lǐ huò xǔ shāo xián kuā zhāng le yī xiē ， dàn què shí shì méi huā duō shǎo gōng fu ， jiù fēi guò le qiān shān wàn shuǐ qù 。
一行人的实力暂且不说但都是货真价实的分神期修仙者，遁光何等迅速，说瞬息千里或许稍嫌夸张了一些，但确实是没花多少功夫，就飞过了千山万水去。
"Using a top-grade Spirit Pulse as the prize, do you really decide to go through with this?"
cǎo yuán ， hú pō ， zhǎo zé ……
草原，湖泊，沼泽……
Lin Xuan’s calm voice echoed. Although Young Master Blackbird was proud and haughty, a top-grade Spirit Pulse was no small matter. Lin Xuan didn’t want him to cheat if he lost, so it was necessary to confirm everything before the duel.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de dì xíng tā men dōu méi yǒu tíng xiē de yì tú ， zhí dào yī jù dà de huāng mò yìng rù le yǎn lián zhōng 。
各种各样的地形他们都没有停歇的意图，直到一巨大的荒漠映入了眼帘中。
"Hmph, a gentleman's word is as binding as a swift horse. Have you heard of me ever backing down from my commitments?"
méi cuò ， jiù shì huāng yuán ， huáng shā wàn lǐ liǎo wú rén yān zhè yàng de dì fāng yòng lái zuò wéi jué dòu de dì diǎn ， zì rán shì zài hé shì bù guò ， jiù suàn dǎ gè tiān fān dì fù ， yě bú huì yǐng xiǎng dào shéi de 。
没错，就是荒原，黄沙万里了无人烟这样的地方用来作为决斗的地点，自然是再合适不过，就算打个天翻地覆，也不会影响到谁的。
The young man’s sense of honor had been questioned, and this angered him greatly.
yú shì ， sì rén tíng xià lái le 。
于是，四人停下来了。
"Very well, since you are so agreeable, I will test your skills."
yín tóng shào nǚ yǔ lóng xìng shào nián zì rán shì guān zhàn ， lín xuān yǔ niǎo dà shào yé zé miàn duì miàn de xiāng chí qǐ lái 。
银瞳少女与龙姓少年自然是观战，林轩与鸟大少爷则面对面的相持起来。
At this point, there was no need for further words. Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, and a puff of air entered their ears. A small ball of flame, about the size of an egg, leaped into the air, glowing with a five-colored luster that hinted at its mysterious nature.
“ yǐ jí pǐn líng mài zuò cǎi tóu gé xià zhēn jué dìng hǎo le ？”
“以极品灵脉做彩头阁下真决定好了？”
Phantom Skyfire!
lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suī rán zhè wèi wū dà shào yé nǎi xīn gāo qì ào zhī tú dàn jí pǐn líng mài yě què rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， lín xuān kě bù xī wàng duì fāng yī huì er shū le ， què zài nà lǐ shuǎ lài ， suǒ yǒu hěn yǒu bì yào zài jué dòu qián ， zuì hòu què dìng yī fān 。
林轩淡淡的声音传入耳朵，虽然这位乌大少爷乃心高气傲之徒但极品灵脉也确然非同小可，林轩可不希望对方一会儿输了，却在那里耍赖，所有很有必要在决斗前，最后确定一番。
Lin Xuan didn’t summon any other treasures; this was one of his secret techniques. It was more than enough to deal with a Focused Spirit expert.
“ hēng ， jūn zǐ yī yán ， kuài mǎ yī biān ， gé xià dǎ tīng dǎ tīng ， běn shào yé zuò shì ， shén me shí hòu lài zhàng guò ？”
“哼，君子一言，快马一鞭，阁下打听打听，本少爷做事，什么时候赖账过？”
Overconfidence and confidence were different things.
rén pǐn bèi zhì yí ， ràng zhè wèi wū dà shào yé huì nù bù yǐ 。
人品被质疑，让这位乌大少爷恚怒不已。
"Hmph, playing with fire—truly reckless."
“ hǎo ， dào yǒu jì rán zhè me shuǎng kuài ， nà lín mǒu jiù lǐng jiào le 。”
“好，道友既然这么爽快，那林某就领教了。”
Seeing Lin Xuan not using a treasure but instead conjuring such a flame, Young Master Blackbird raised an eyebrow, showing clear disdain on his face.
shì qíng dào le zhè yī bù ， lín xuān dāng rán méi yǒu bì yào duō fèi chún shé ， zhǐ jiàn tā xiù páo yī fú ， pū chī yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī tuán jī dàn dà xiǎo de huǒ yàn yuè shēng ér qǐ ， wǔ sè liú lí ， měi lì de guāng yùn zhōng yǐn yǐn tòu chū yī gǔ shén mì de qì xī 。
事情到了这一步，林轩当然没有必要多费唇舌，只见他袖袍一拂，噗嗤一声传入耳朵，一团鸡蛋大小的火焰跃升而起，五色琉璃，美丽的光晕中隐隐透出一股神秘的气息。
Indeed, it was disdain.
huàn líng tiān huǒ ！
幻灵天火！
And he had good reason to show it. Who was the mentor of this Young Master Blackbird?
chú cǐ yǐ wài lín xuān bìng méi yǒu jì chū qí tā de bǎo wù ， shuō bù shàng qīng dí ， cǐ huǒ yàn yuán běn jiù shì tā yā xiāng dǐ de mì shù zhī yī yī 。
除此以外林轩并没有祭出其他的宝物，说不上轻敌，此火焰原本就是他压箱底的秘术之一一。
The Fire Spirit Ancestor!
yòng tā duì fù yī fēn shén jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， nà shì chuò chuò yǒu yú 。
用它对付一分神级别的修仙者，那是绰绰有余。
From the name alone, one could tell that he excelled in fire manipulation techniques. As a direct descendant and the only blood relative, this young lord undoubtedly inherited the true teachings from the old monster.
qīng dí yǔ zì xìn ， nà shì yǒu bù tóng qū bié dì 。
轻敌与自信，那是有不同区别地。
This Lin boy’s recklessness in playing with fire before him was as foolish as trying to show off a big axe at the door of Lu Ban.
“ hēng ， wán huǒ ， zhēn shì bù zhī sǐ huó 。”
“哼，玩火，真是不知死活。”
With an arrogant demeanor, Lin Xuan wasn’t angry but rather delighted. Overconfidence would come with its price. Even though he didn’t consider Young Master Blackbird important from the start, it would be easier if he could make him concede without much effort.
wū dà shào yé jiàn lín xuān méi yǒu jiāng fǎ bǎo jì chū ， fǎn ér nòng chū zhè me yī tuán huǒ yàn ， méi tóu yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng háo bù huì jì de lù chū le qīng shì zhī sè 。
乌大少爷见林轩没有将法宝祭出，反而弄出这么一团火焰，眉头一挑，脸上毫不讳忌的露出了轻视之色。
Lin Xuan silently chuckled and spoke no more. He simply opened his lips slightly and said "Go."
méi cuò ， jiù shì jìng shì 。
没错，就是径视。
The Phantom Skyfire spun around but neither grew nor performed any other strange feats; it simply flew directly towards Young Master Blackbird.
ér tā zhī suǒ yǐ rú cǐ ， zì rán yě shì yǒu yí dìng yuán yīn dì 。
而他之所以如此，自然也是有一定原因地。
It was as simple as a basic fireball spell in the Five Elements school of magic.
zhè wèi wū dà shǎo de shī zūn shì shuí ？
这位乌大少的师尊是谁？
"What...?"
huǒ líng lǎo zǔ ！
火灵老祖！
Young Master Blackbird was dumbfounded. After realizing, he nearly fainted from anger.
tīng míng zì jiù zhī dào kěn dìng shì shàn cháng yú qū huǒ liàn huǒ zhī shù ， zuò wéi cǐ lǎo guài de dí xì chuán rén ， yòu shì wéi yī de xuè qīn hòu rén ， zhè wèi dà shào yé bié de běn shì zàn qiě bù tí ， zài cāo zòng huǒ yàn fāng miàn kěn dìng shì dé le nà lǎo guài wù zhēn chuán dì 。
听名字就知道肯定是擅长于驱火炼火之术，作为此老怪的嫡系传人，又是唯一的血亲后人，这位大少爷别的本事暂且不提，在操纵火焰方面肯定是得了那老怪物真传地。
Disdain!
zhè lín xiǎo zi bù zhī sǐ huó ， zài zì jǐ miàn qián wán huǒ ， nà bú shì yǔ lǔ bān mén qián shuǎ dà fǔ yī yàng yú chǔn me ？
这林小子不知死活，在自己面前玩火，那不是与鲁班门前耍大斧一样愚蠢么？
Lin Xuan’s actions were nothing but disdain. He didn’t even consider him worthy of his attention.
duì fāng yī fù jiāo hèng de pí qì ， lín xuān què shì bù nù fǎn xǐ ， qīng dí shì huì fù chū dài jià dì ， suī rán cóng yī kāi shǐ lín xuān jiù méi yǒu jiāng zhè wèi dà shào yé fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， dàn ruò shì néng gòu gèng jiā shěng shì de ràng qí rèn shū ， lín xuān zì rán yě shì hé lè ér bù wéi dì 。
对方一副骄横的脾气，林轩却是不怒反喜，轻敌是会付出代价地，虽然从一开始林轩就没有将这位大少爷放在眼里，但若是能够更加省事的让其认输，林轩自然也是何乐而不为地。
"Playing with death!"
lín xuān xīn zhōng àn zì lěng xiào ， yě bù duō yán ， jǐn jǐn shì zuǐ chún wēi qǐ ， bù huǎn bù jí de chōng qián fāng tǔ chū yí gè “ qù ”。
林轩心中暗自冷笑，也不多言，仅仅是嘴唇微启，不缓不急的冲前方吐出一个“去”。
This time, Young Master Blackbird gritted his teeth as he spoke. A look of rage flashed across his face before he flicked his sleeves again and sent a small fireball flying.
huàn líng tiān huǒ dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， jì méi yǒu biàn dà ， yě méi yǒu bié de guǐ yì shén tōng shī zhǎn ， jiù zhè me zhí jiē de xiàng duì fāng zá le guò lái 。
幻灵天火滴溜溜一转，既没有变大，也没有别的诡异神通施展，就这么直接的像对方砸了过来。
The fireball was blackish-red in color. The temperature around it suddenly rose sharply. Fortunately, they were in the desert; otherwise, many things would have been ignited by such intense heat.
jiǎn dān dé fǎng fú wǔ xíng fǎ shù zhōng rù mén de huǒ dàn 。
简单得仿佛五行法术中入门的火弹。
But this wasn’t over yet.
“ zhè ……。”
“这……。”
The fireball transformed into a swirling cloud of flames that moved with incredible speed.
wū dà shào yé chēng mù jié shé ， xǐng wù guò lái hòu chà diǎn méi yǒu jiāng bí zi qì wāi 。
乌大少爷瞠目结舌，醒悟过来后差点没有将鼻子气歪。
As the clouds swirled, their area expanded rapidly until half the sky was obscured.
qīng shì ！
轻视！
Thus, the contrast between them became stark. While Lin Xuan’s display lacked any grandeur, using only a simple fireball spell, Young Master Blackbird’s display left everyone on edge. It seemed that without even fighting, the outcome was already clear.
lín xuān zhè me zuò ， chú le qīng shì tā jiǎn zhí zhǎo bú dào xíng róng cí ， wán quán méi yǒu jiāng zì jǐ fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
林轩这么做，除了轻视他简直找不到形容词，完全没有将自己放在眼里。
Even though Young Master Blackbird looked smug, the two Cloud Concealment Elders who were confident in Lin Xuan felt nervous and afraid.
“ zhǎo sǐ ！”
“找死！”
"Devilfire of Heaven, this Young Master Blackbird truly inherited the true teachings from the Fire Spirit Ancestor."
zhè yī cì ， wū dà shào yé shì yǎo zhe yá chǐ tǔ chū zhè ge cí ， tā de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī lì qì ， suí hòu yě bù duō yán ， tóng yàng shì xiù páo yī fú ， yī chē ** xiǎo de huǒ qiú fēi lüè ér chū 。
这一次，乌大少爷是咬着牙齿吐出这个词，他的脸上闪过一丝戾气，随后也不多言，同样是袖袍一拂，一车**小的火球飞掠而出。
"Indeed, he is indeed difficult to deal with," nodded the silver-eyed maiden.
Of course, the young lady did this not out of a sudden impulse but after careful consideration.
Firstly, she was confident in Lin Xuan's strength. He had already managed to defeat the formidable Elder Tianjue at the mere stage of Focused Spirit, and with another century passing by, his strength had increased yet again. Although the Young Master Blackbird had considerable fame, he was still a pampered young lord. From both reason and emotion, Lin Xuan should not lose.
Secondly, while Lin Xuan's rapid improvement brought great benefits to the Cloud Concealment Sect, it also posed some risks. After all, the sect was only considered second-rate in the Dragon Cage Realm, so if he continued to rise too quickly, she feared that the sect might not be able to support such a powerful figure.
If Lin Xuan had grown up within the sect, there would have been no issue. However, as an outsider who joined later, it was possible that other prestigious sects could offer better conditions and tempt him away...
In terms of resources, even with their best efforts, they couldn't compete with such offers. The disparity in power between them was significant.
This was the concern of the silver-eyed maiden. For Lin Xuan to be a great opportunity for the Cloud Concealment Sect, she didn’t want to risk losing him.
Since appealing to his interests wouldn’t work, she decided to appeal to his emotions instead. Seeing that Lin Xuan seemed hesitant, she unhesitatingly proposed using her universe’s treasure vault as the prize. Her goal was simple: to win Lin Xuan over.
Although this could be seen as a risky gamble, the silver-eyed maiden believed in her judgment.
"Thank you, Senior Sis."
With matters settled, Lin Xuan didn’t waste any more words. Trust between them had been established, and there was no need for further explanation. For him, such an arrangement felt quite good.
Both sides had prepared their prizes, but the duel did not immediately commence. After all, they were in the main hall of the Cloud Concealment Sect, and both were Focused Spirit experts. If a fight broke out here, it would be no surprise if the sect’s headquarters were destroyed.
This was a situation Lin Xuan didn’t want to see. The Young Master Blackbird had come for this duel, not to cause trouble at the sect. He wasn’t opposed to spending more time to find an appropriate location.
As the host, the silver-eyed maiden knew the terrain well and led them southward from the headquarters. Despite their powerful abilities, they didn’t stop until a vast desert came into view.
Indeed, this was the perfect place for a duel: a desolate land with no one in sight. Even if the battle raged to the heavens and earth, it wouldn’t affect anyone else.
Thus, the four stopped.
The silver-eyed maiden and the Dragon-named youth naturally took on the role of spectators, while Lin Xuan and Young Master Blackbird stood facing each other.
"Using a top-grade Spirit Pulse as the prize, do you really decide to go through with this?"
Lin Xuan’s calm voice echoed. Although Young Master Blackbird was proud and haughty, a top-grade Spirit Pulse was no small matter. Lin Xuan didn’t want him to cheat if he lost, so it was necessary to confirm everything before the duel.
"Hmph, a gentleman's word is as binding as a swift horse. Have you heard of me ever backing down from my commitments?"
The young man’s sense of honor had been questioned, and this angered him greatly.
"Very well, since you are so agreeable, I will test your skills."
At this point, there was no need for further words. Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, and a puff of air entered their ears. A small ball of flame, about the size of an egg, leaped into the air, glowing with a five-colored luster that hinted at its mysterious nature.
Phantom Skyfire!
Lin Xuan didn’t summon any other treasures; this was one of his secret techniques. It was more than enough to deal with a Focused Spirit expert.
Overconfidence and confidence were different things.
"Hmph, playing with fire—truly reckless."
Seeing Lin Xuan not using a treasure but instead conjuring such a flame, Young Master Blackbird raised an eyebrow, showing clear disdain on his face.
Indeed, it was disdain.
And he had good reason to show it. Who was the mentor of this Young Master Blackbird?
The Fire Spirit Ancestor!
From the name alone, one could tell that he excelled in fire manipulation techniques. As a direct descendant and the only blood relative, this young lord undoubtedly inherited the true teachings from the old monster.
This Lin boy’s recklessness in playing with fire before him was as foolish as trying to show off a big axe at the door of Lu Ban.
With an arrogant demeanor, Lin Xuan wasn’t angry but rather delighted. Overconfidence would come with its price. Even though he didn’t consider Young Master Blackbird important from the start, it would be easier if he could make him concede without much effort.
Lin Xuan silently chuckled and spoke no more. He simply opened his lips slightly and said "Go."
The Phantom Skyfire spun around but neither grew nor performed any other strange feats; it simply flew directly towards Young Master Blackbird.
It was as simple as a basic fireball spell in the Five Elements school of magic.
"What...?"
Young Master Blackbird was dumbfounded. After realizing, he nearly fainted from anger.
Disdain!
Lin Xuan’s actions were nothing but disdain. He didn’t even consider him worthy of his attention.
"Playing with death!"
This time, Young Master Blackbird gritted his teeth as he spoke. A look of rage flashed across his face before he flicked his sleeves again and sent a small fireball flying.
The fireball was blackish-red in color. The temperature around it suddenly rose sharply. Fortunately, they were in the desert; otherwise, many things would have been ignited by such intense heat.
But this wasn’t over yet.
The fireball transformed into a swirling cloud of flames that moved with incredible speed.
As the clouds swirled, their area expanded rapidly until half the sky was obscured.
Thus, the contrast between them became stark. While Lin Xuan’s display lacked any grandeur, using only a simple fireball spell, Young Master Blackbird’s display left everyone on edge. It seemed that without even fighting, the outcome was already clear.
Even though Young Master Blackbird looked smug, the two Cloud Concealment Elders who were confident in Lin Xuan felt nervous and afraid.
"Devilfire of Heaven, this Young Master Blackbird truly inherited the true teachings from the Fire Spirit Ancestor."
"Indeed, he is indeed difficult to deal with," nodded the silver-eyed maiden.