I Really Am A Villain Chapter 1410 - Xiao Anshan Battles Young Fire God, A Pure Dao Heart
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Suddenly, explosions erupted in rapid succession.
The once silent and deserted shops on both sides of the street burst open as their doors were kicked apart. Dozens of figures rushed out.
Seeing them, the black-robed men surrounding the area froze in surprise. Clearly, they hadnât expected this ambush.
âIt seems Lord Bian was prepared,â Zhang Hengzhi exhaled in relief and smiled. âThat Blade Tyrant wanted revenge. Since he couldnât kill you outright, his plan must have been to delay you from reaching the arena. And the perfect place for that would be along the road to the tournament.â
Bian Wenzhou laughed. âExactly. When I first arrived in the Chaos Fire God Realm, I already stationed people in advance. Didnât I tell you? You only need to focus on your matches, leave everything else to me.â
âThen weâll trouble you with this matter, Lord Bian,â Zhang Hengzhi replied with a smile.
He knew full well that Bian Wenzhouâs help was truly for Xu Zimoâs sake. Still, they were all enSolarled in this mess because of Xu Zimo, so there was no reason to complain.
The ambushers clashed violently with the black-robed assassins.
Meanwhile, Bian Wenzhou led Xu Zimo and the others leisurely toward the arena.
âThough this danger has passed,â Bian Wenzhou said, âthat Blade Tyrant has clearly gone mad. Otherwise, heâd never dare attack you so brazenly in public. Youâd best stay alert.â
âLord Bian,â Xu Zimo asked, âcan you locate Blade Tyrantâs whereabouts?â
âWhy? Does Young Master Xu want to settle things once and for all?â Bian Wenzhou asked, amused.
âBlade Tyrant canât truly harm us,â Xu Zimo replied. âBut heâs like a buzzing fly, endlessly annoying. Better to crush him outright and be done with it.â
âBlade Tyrant is extremely cautious,â Bian Wenzhou explained. âNotice that in everything heâs done, heâs never appeared in person. First, he fears failing and dying at your hands. Second, he worries the Chaos Fire God Realm will punish him if heâs caught. I canât find him so easily. And although the God Realm hasnât formally investigated yet, itâs better not to stir up trouble while youâre still competing.â
âThen find him as soon as possible. Once you do, inform me,â Xu Zimo said, waving his hand dismissively.
As they walked toward the arena, they passed by the Myriad Flames Tower.
After a full day of matches, the Myriad Flames Ranking had shifted again.
Originally, Xu Zimoâs name hadnât even appeared.
But now, after just one fight, his name was listed, ranked fifty-sixth.
Considering his performance, that wasnât surprising.
The ranking changes were only near the bottom of the list; the top twenty remained untouched. Clearly, the Tower still had confidence in its top contenders.
âThese fools are blind,â Liu Huohuo snorted. âIn my opinion, Young Master Xu should at least be in the top three.â
âLetâs go. Talking about it wonât change anything,â Xu Zimo said, waving her off.
âThis match is Xiao Anshanâs! Come on, letâs watch!â
âHow many moves do you think heâll need to win?â
âIâm guessing one. His last opponent went down in a single strike.â
âHis opponent this time is Qilun, the one they call the Young Fire God. Better show some respect. Iâll say two moves at least.â
When Xu Zimo and the others reached the arena, the crowd was already buzzing with anticipation.
âMiss Shangguan, your match is second in line. Youâll be up soon,â Zhang Hengzhi reminded her with a smile.
Shangguan Xian nodded slightly. âThis oneâs Xiao Anshanâs fight. We can watch first. Letâs see how much strength the Young Fire God can draw from him.â
On the stage, a man in a cyan robe slowly walked up.
He had sharp brows and clear eyes, his features finely chiseled, handsome, almost to the point of perfection. His face had a refined elegance, yet there was an edge of strength beneath it.
A few strands of hair fluttered lightly in the breeze.
At his waist hung a long sword made of white jade.
Just by standing there, he seemed to become the center of the world, commanding every gaze.
Men looked at him with envy and resentment.
Women stared with fiery admiration.
Xiao Anshan stood calmly on the platform. Opposite him came the sound of heavy footsteps.
A young man wearing a sleeveless red vest, his fiery-red hair bristling like flames, and muscles bulging across his body, strode up the steps.
His temper was as fierce as his appearance.
The moment he stepped on stage, he shouted, âXiao Anshan! Everyone fears you! They say youâll take first place! But in my eyes, youâre nothing but trash! The real number one will be me, the Young Fire God!â
Facing the provocation, Xiao Anshan remained composed, smiling faintly. âBeing called first is merely a courtesy from others. The Chaos Fire God Realm is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Iâve never thought of myself as unbeatable.â
âAt least you know your place,â the Young Fire God snorted.
âThen please, Brother Fire God, enlighten me,â Xiao Anshan said politely.
âFire Dragon God-Fist!â the Young Fire God shouted.
A wave of blazing flames burst from his body, taking on the shape of a dragon.
As he punched, a dragonâs roar echoed through the air.
The blow distorted space itself, filling the arena with searing fire.
Yet Xiao Anshan stood unmoving, as steady as a mountain.
He extended his palm and reached straight toward the Young Fire God.
A thunderous impact followed.
His massive hand caught the Young Fire Godâs fist squarely.
In that instant, all of the opponentâs force, all the roaring flames, were completely extinguished.
It was like a tiny spark snuffed out by a torrential rain.
The Young Fire Godâs face changed.
âBreak!â he roared, and his flames flared even stronger.
But Xiao Anshanâs hand held firm. No matter how violent the outburst, he remained utterly calm.
âEnhanced Fire Dragon Fist!â the Young Fire God shouted again.
Veins bulged on his forehead, his arms trembling as his blood surged violently.
At last, Xiao Anshan moved.
Under the raging firestorm, his figure began to step back slightly.
âYouâre impressive,â Xiao Anshan said calmly. âYour fire isnât powerful, but itâs pure. Your Dao Heart is resolute, youâll achieve great things someday.â
âDonât talk to me like some elder!â the Young Fire God roared furiously. âEither beat me or shut your mouth!â
âAs you wish,â Xiao Anshan replied, withdrawing his right hand.
A torrent of blazing fire erupted from his body.
âThen Iâll grant your wish.â
As he raised his hand, a vast sea of fire appeared behind him, its sheer pressure suffocating.
He struck once more, and the fire surged forward like an ocean wave.
âDamn it!â the Young Fire God bellowed, trying to resist.
But his figure was like a lone boat in that fiery sea, helpless, instantly swept away.
With a thunderous boom, the fire subsided.
The Young Fire Godâs body crashed outside the arena.
âBecause your Dao Heart is pure, Iâll spare your life,â Xiao Anshan said quietly.
The Young Fire God stood there, face dark with frustration.
After a long silence, he exhaled deeply.
Perhaps heâd come to terms with his defeat.
He bowed respectfully to Xiao Anshan, then turned and left.