Chapter 111: Consumed by Fire
Chapter 113: Consumed by Fire
Yonglan’s internal organs had been shattered by Aseran’s slight exertion of force. In reality, he lacked the amplification of Authority. Or rather, he did possess it, but its effect was negligible. Injuries that would normally heal within a few breaths would take tens of minutes in reality.
Although he couldn’t personally join the battlefield, watching the sisters tear into each other was still entertaining. Yonglan was also curious to see if Enesyin could truly shake a World-class 【True Earth】.
Aseran granted the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden a chance to challenge her, stating that if she could make her take a single step back, she would be considered victorious.
This condition wasn’t particularly difficult. Facing a Dragonborn of the 【Paradigm】 Tier, even a 【Hero】 expert, if they stood frozen and took a hit without dodging, there was a possibility of their defenses being breached. Moving her back wouldn’t be a difficult feat.
However, Aseran was a 【True King】.
“Hoo—” With a breath exhaling scorching embers, Enesyin clenched her silver sword, channeling Dragonflame into the blade. The blade, blessed with the Eternal Steel enchantment, was enveloped in solidified light and flame.
Then, she lunged forward. The flaming blade whistled, unleashing an assault that distorted space.
“Gah—”
The sound of metal clashing echoed as Aseran, unsurprised, blocked the attack with her spear tip. She hadn’t even unleashed her Dragonflame to counter it; with a mere flick of her fingers, she stably endured the surging embers that rushed towards her.
The characteristic of 【Blazing Steel Flames】 was that of a dominant and pure supreme flame. Even though this unique Dragonflame couldn’t be fully displayed due to Enesyin’s weakness, its essence remained unchanged. The Dragon Princess, who had already reached the 【True King】 realm, could naturally discern its extraordinary nature.
Aseran raised an eyebrow and praised,
“A fine flame… no, a miraculous flame. I can feel its scorching heat. You are shouting, you are yearning.
This is the fundamental source of a Dragon Species’ power. In time, this light and flame might surpass my Sunfire.”
Despite her words, Aseran then flicked her finger, sending Enesyin flying with a single thrust. Only the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden knew the immense force contained within that casual movement, as a terrifying tremor spread throughout her limbs, forcing Enesyin to cough up a mouthful of blood mixed with organ fragments.
The future was promising, but only in the future.
Aseran chuckled, “I have never doubted your Talent, my dear Ain. Both of us bear Destiny, and your flames are utterly captivating. But they are still too raw.”
“Moreover, how long can this brilliant and enchanting flame burn? How many setbacks will it take to extinguish the yearning and greed in your heart?”
“Cough… cough… That may disappoint you.”
Fortunately, Enesyin was a Dragonborn athlete. After falling to the ground, she took a moment to compose herself before launching another attack at Aseran.
She was defeated again and again, either knocked away by the spear tip, swept aside by the spear shaft, or struck in the torso by Aseran’s fists or military boots.
The Dragon Princess seemed to hold back very little, and even though each strike was just one blow, it brought Enesyin intense pain.
Even with a Dragonborn’s resilience, injuries like shattered internal organs could heal on their own, but enduring such pain repeatedly was a form of inhuman torture.
Yonglan, watching from the sidelines, quickly realized this couldn’t be called a battle. The gap between them was too immense. Unlike their spar, Aseran wasn’t controlling her strength; instead, she was deliberately showcasing her overwhelming Tier advantage and Stat disparity to Enesyin.
Simply put, it was pure domestic abuse.
“Still not surrendering?”
Aseran knocked the Platinum-haired Dragon Maiden down again, grabbing her by the hair and lifting her bodily. Due to the continuous blows and repairs, Enesyin’s once snow-white skin began to show crimson cracks, and blood constantly trickled down from her forehead.
The Dragon Princess spoke with a tone of pity and indulgence,
“Beg for mercy now, and I will overlook your previous offenses. You can still follow me in pursuit of supreme Honor and complete our grand Destiny.”
“Clang—”
Enesyin silently lowered her head and dropped her silver sword. Trembling, she reached out her hand.
“Heh.”
Seeing this, Aseran let out a soft chuckle, whether of disappointment or relief, and took her sister’s outstretched hand.
“Sister—”
But the moment their hands clasped, flames erupted from nowhere, clinging to Aseran’s body.
“Sister, unleash your flames.”
Enesyin looked up, her fine violet eyes, smeared with blood, gazing calmly at the Dragon Princess. She said,
“A battle between Dragonborn must end with Dragonflame against Dragonflame.”
Aseran was taken aback for a moment, then her dragon tail behind her violently slammed the ground, creating a crater as if hit by a grenade.
“Hahaha, I see. So that’s how you intend to do it. Truly…
A duel between Dragon Species does indeed conclude with Dragonflame, because Dragonborn are the pinnacle of 【Flame Artifice】. Dragon Species, who are immensely proud of their innate Artifice, will naturally compete to see whose flames burn hotter.
However, for two Dragonborn with extremely high fire resistance, ending it with Dragonflame would be exceptionally brutal.”
“Ain, my dearest kin, I never intended to burn you with fire. But if you must do this to recognize the gap…”
Aseran’s gentle voice instantly turned cold as brilliant Sunfire erupted from her hands.
“…I will satisfy you.”
And so, the challenge suddenly entered an extremely peculiar scene—the Li Sheng sisters tightly embraced each other, yet unleashed Dragonflame, scorching one another.
Consumed by Fire.
Light and flame converged, intertwining. The two Dragonflames danced upon the Dragonborn sisters.
“Mew—”
The flames burned their bodies. Dragonflame didn’t merely inflict physical damage; it was also a purification of Spirit Matter.
The latter was more crucial than the former. The agony of burning the soul was the same for anyone, regardless of Tier or Race.
This was also why Enesyin had risked everything. Facing an opponent of the 【True King】 Tier, even with every effort, she couldn’t budge them even slightly. But only the close-range scorching of Dragonflame could bypass Tier defenses and inflict pain directly upon the soul.
Under such agony, every passing second felt like being carved alive. Her gamble was on pure willpower!
Aseran understood her sister’s intentions and readily accepted the challenge.
Not only would she crush her sister in terms of strength, but she would also break her completely in terms of willpower!
However, this spectacle of Dragonflame consumed by Dragonflame did not unfold as Aseran had anticipated.
Enesyin hugged herself without a sound, her beautiful violet eyes filled with bloodshot veins, showing no waver.
Finally, just as Enesyin was about to lose consciousness, Aseran retreated.
Rather, it wasn’t so much a retreat as a reaction of pain under the scorching of the 【Blazing Steel Flames】.
If one didn’t observe closely, they might not notice the minute movement, but regardless, it still counted as a step back.
Both parties realized this subtle shift, and the Dragonflame that had been burning fiercely a moment before vanished instantly.
“Thump—”
Enesyin immediately collapsed to the ground. Though utterly spent and in excruciating pain, she still desperately held onto Aseran’s skirt, a triumphant smile on her face.
“Sister… I won.”
