Chapter 2443: Chapter 2443: Counterattack and Victory

"Roar..."

Amidst the deafening dragon roar, the massive Fire Dragon Fang Bai unleashed, carrying a body of a hundred feet, charged towards the Chiyang Immortal King.

Wherever the Fire Dragon passed, flames surged to the sky, heat rolled in waves, making it seem as if the void itself was ignited.

The Chiyang Immortal King swung his fists, shouting out loud, and launched two fireballs, trying to intercept the Fire Dragon’s charge.

However, when the two fireballs he launched struck the Fire Dragon’s body, it was like a small stream flowing into a tumultuous river, not only failing to cause any damage but also causing the Fire Dragon’s body to grow even larger.

The Chiyang Immortal King, unable to block the Fire Dragon’s charge, felt that things were amiss. Sensing the fierceness of the Fire Dragon, beyond what he could contend with, he chose to flee without hesitation.

Yet, just as he had the thought of fleeing, the Fire Dragon’s charging speed suddenly increased, piercing straight through his body.

The moment the Fire Dragon passed through him, it was as if the Chiyang Immortal King was in a raging sea of fire, the pain was unbearable, and he couldn’t help but let out a miserable cry.

Even though he was born with a Fire Spirit Root and cultivated fire system immortal techniques, naturally attuned to fire, the Immortal Fire of Fang Bai contained a trace of Chaos Immortal Qi, far exceeding ordinary Immortal Fire, which the Chiyang Immortal King could not withstand.

As the Fire Dragon passed through the Chiyang Immortal King’s body, in just a few breaths, his clothes and beard were reduced to nothingness, his skin charred, and his flesh and blood torn, looking extremely terrifying.

His external injuries looked severe, but in fact, his internal organs were even more heavily damaged, with most of his vitality stripped away, collapsing weakly to the ground at death’s door.

His injuries were more severe than typical critical wounds, and even if he took the finest Immortal Pills, it would likely take a year and a half for the injuries to fully heal, and even longer to restore his strength to its peak.

The Chiyang Immortal King never expected that challenging Fang Bai and intending to teach him a lesson would result in Fang Bai’s counterattack.

After this battle, he was humiliated and would become the laughing stock of all disciples in the Golden Crow Palace, while Fang Bai gained prestige and fame from this fight.

Looking at the Chiyang Immortal King, who lay motionless on the ground with wisps of white smoke rising from his body, the thousands of Golden Crow Palace disciples watching inside and outside the valley were all dumbfounded.

A moment later, they responded, some gasping, others exclaiming in awe.

Especially some female disciples present, each one was exuberant, clapping and cheering, and their gazes at Fang Bai became undeniably heated.

Fang Bai, with an Innate Fire Spirit Root, was a favored son of heaven with endless potential on the path to immortality, young and handsome, precisely the kind of immortal partner they idealized.

As for the Chiyang Immortal King, few were sympathetic towards him.

He was defeated by Fang Bai in two strikes, severely injured, and greatly embarrassed. Even if his injuries healed in the future, it would be difficult to hold his head up in front of the disciples of the Golden Crow Palace.

Moreover, the Chiyang Immortal King had made a bet with Fang Bai, declaring that if Fang Bai could withstand one of his strikes, he would henceforth address Fang Bai as ’Senior Brother.’

With Liuyan Fairy and Feng Nie Fairy as witnesses, the Chiyang Immortal King couldn’t back out, and in the future, if he didn’t want to call Fang Bai ’Senior Brother’, he would have to avoid him altogether.

"Junior Brother Wushuang, weren’t you a bit too ruthless?"

The Qingyan Immortal King, having a good relationship with the Chiyang Immortal King, frowned slightly, somewhat displeased with Fang Bai.

"Ruthless?"

Fang Bai grinned and retorted, "Well, Senior Brother Qingyan, if I had lost, do you think I would be in a better state than Senior Brother Chiyang?"

"This..."

The Qingyan Immortal King was rendered speechless.

He knew the Chiyang Immortal King’s nature well—cruel, vengeful, and if Fang Bai had been defeated, he too would have suffered severe trauma.

However, the Qingyan Immortal King favored his friend over reason, and with a bit of jealousy towards Fang Bai, who had the favor of female immortals, he said in a deep voice, "You’re so cruel and merciless, how will you get along with fellow sect members in the future? Junior Brother Chiyang is a disciple highly favored by the master, and if he learns of this, he will certainly punish you!"

Before Fang Bai could respond, Liuyan Fairy had already burst out laughing and said, "Senior Brother Qingyan, don’t scare Junior Brother Wushuang, okay? Our sparring among fellow sect members, as long as it doesn’t take lives or destroy the Qi Sea, the master won’t interfere!"

Then she winked at Fang Bai, smiling, and said, "Junior Brother Wushuang, don’t worry. In the Golden Crow Palace, Senior Sister Feng Nie and I will look out for you!"

Feng Nie Fairy chuckled, throwing a flirty glance at Fang Bai, saying, "Liuyan Junior Sister is right. With the two of us looking out for you, the senior and junior brothers and sisters in the Golden Crow Palace will be much more restrained! But since we’re so good to you, you better remember our kindness!"

Feng Nie Fairy was admired by the Qingyan Immortal King, and seeing Feng Nie Fairy showing interest and charm towards Fang Bai, he realized she was attracted to this young, handsome Junior Brother, and a surge of jealousy rose within him.

"Junior Sister Feng Nie, with the recent immortal technique secrets explained by the master, I’ve had some profound insights. How about finding a quiet place for me to explain them in detail to you?"

The Qingyan Immortal King looked eagerly at Feng Nie Fairy.

He had also expressed his affections for Feng Nie Fairy, although he hadn’t received an official response, Feng Nie Fairy had always been quite warm towards him.

The Qingyan Immortal King even felt that, with just a bit more effort, he could win Feng Nie Fairy’s heart and become immortal partners with her.

However, Fang Bai’s presence made the Qingyan Immortal King feel a sense of crisis.

He didn’t want all his previous efforts to be wasted because of Fang Bai’s appearance, so he planned to take Feng Nie Fairy away, not giving Fang Bai a chance to win her favor.

He knew that Feng Nie Fairy was obsessed with cultivation and thought his words would pique her interest. However, she waved her hand and said, "Let’s talk about that later. Junior Brother Wushuang has just arrived. Senior Sister Liuyan and I will take him around to see the sights."

"Junior Sister Feng Nie, how can you do this?"

Seeing Feng Nie Fairy’s gaze fixed on Fang Bai and not even glancing his way, the Qingyan Immortal King felt as if he heard the sound of his heart shattering.

Feng Nie Fairy blinked and said, "What do you mean? Senior Brother Qingyan, shouldn’t we care for our newly arrived Junior Brother? Oh, I get it, you’re upset because Junior Brother Wushuang injured the Chiyang Immortal King, aren’t you?"

She paused, her pretty face turning cold, and said, "Senior Brother Qingyan, you are the eldest among the five personal disciples under the master. As the eldest, you should have the demeanor and breadth of an elder, so don’t bully Junior Brother Wushuang at random! Otherwise... I won’t speak to you anymore!"

The Qingyan Immortal King, hearing these words, was so angry that he felt like spitting blood.

The fact that Feng Nie Fairy defended Fang Bai was something he couldn’t accept.

But Feng Nie Fairy’s silence towards him was something he equally didn’t want to see.

So, even though his heart was filled with malice towards Fang Bai, he didn’t dare provoke Fang Bai like the Chiyang Immortal King, lest Feng Nie Fairy truly become a stranger to him.