Chapter 345 – Full Firepower Against the Cremator (Part One)

“Is there anything in this world that can be called the strongest? Nothing surpasses creation from nothing. Regardless of whether there will be anything hereafter, I shall forge a new chapter in history.”

As he spoke, Ye Kuang didn’t know if it was an emotional outburst or a helpless sigh, but his feet suddenly moved.

Cremation King: “Brazen words! You think you can stop me with just that?”

Thump, thump, thump!

At that moment, the sound of stomping intensified repeatedly as the Cremation King also sprang into action.

The three-zhang distance before them seemed to have become an insurmountable chasm, appearing less like a barrier between Ye Kuang and the Cremation King and more like the generational divide separating an established powerhouse from a rising star!

Little did they know, no sooner said than done!

A fierce gale abruptly erupted, while flames surged exponentially.

The scorching temperature skyrocketed, forcing everyone present to retreat hastily, fearing they wouldn’t escape in time.

Whoosh—BOOM!

But who could have predicted that the flames would suddenly shoot skyward, resembling a furious beast opening its bloody maw to devour everything in the courtyard.

BANG!

Following the thunderous explosion, an ear-splitting roar was unavoidable.

A figure shaped like wandering dragons suddenly tore through the pillar of fire, arms spread wide, grasping the power of Subduing Dragon as he hovered mid-air.

ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!

What unfolded before their eyes was the Ultimate Skill “Riding Six Dragons”!

It could be said that the flames originally meant to attack Ye Kuang had, in the blink of an eye, become an energy source prepared just for him.

Seeing this, the Cremation King’s eyes widened abruptly, and without a second thought, he brought his arms together.

The flames, as if possessing sentience, morphed into countless fire snakes that tore at each other, conspicuously sealing off the entire night sky.

“Ye Kuang!” Seeing this, Sophia couldn’t help but grow anxious.

For she knew well that the Cremation King’s signature Ultimate Skill, “Infernal Fire Cage,” was specifically designed to eliminate formidable opponents.

What puzzled her was why the Cremation King would resort to such ruthlessness just to deal with Ye Kuang.

Witnessing this scene, Pang Hu and the others also glared with murderous intent, ready to swarm in.

But then, a startling dragon’s roar suddenly reverberated through the air.

“Stay back! Keep your positions. The Jade Void Creation Art is not as simple as you think.”

“BREAK!!!”

As the repeated cries of “Break!” surged forth, they seemed to chant like spring water striking stone, evoking the call of ancient martial times.

Ye Kuang’s arms resembled twin war blades, not only piercing through the flames but forcibly tearing apart the blazing fire wall.

Observing this, the Cremation King narrowed his eyes into slits, a glint of sharp light flashing briefly before he muttered inexplicably, “You truly have some skill, but alas…”

His words trailed off, rising and falling like a fading echo, then he spat out a stream of molten lava as if enunciating each syllable.

Instantly, empowered by this energy, the entire Infernal Fire Cage seemed divinely aided.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Now, as the gale swept through, the flames became unpredictable, coiling like wandering dragons soaring straight into the sky.

By the time Ye Kuang regained his senses, he was once again engulfed by the fire cage.

“Heh heh…” A cold laugh escaped as the Cremation King could no longer suppress the curl of his lips, then he gritted his steel teeth, his mouth clamping shut fiercely: “Pathetically weak!”

No sooner had he spoken than the slowly flowing lava abruptly halted, turning into a fuse instead.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!Then it became apparent that the molten stream three zhang away from the Cremation King was causing explosive ruptures layer by layer along its path, trailing a chain of detonations straight toward the towering flames.

Pang Hu: “Damn it! Hiss…”

The crowd: “Little Ye…”

HISS-BOOM!!!

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted without warning, violently echoing across the sky like an ancient collective sacrificial chant, striking from miles away.

The rampant fury of the flames proved equally unstoppable, making the entire courtyard house tremble precariously.

Every visible object within the courtyard had been reduced to scorched earth.

“Hahaha…”

Amid the howling winds, only the Cremation King’s maniacal laughter could be heard: “Ants will always be ants. I thought you’d pose some challenge, but this is mere bluster—all show and no substance…”

A single glance across the hall revealed faces contorted with terror.

None believed that even someone as formidable as Ye Kuang could possibly escape unscathed.

Pang Hu: “Little Ye… it can’t be.”

Gao Qing, Ling Yun, and Scholar Zheng fell completely silent upon hearing this.

In contrast, Sophia stood pale as parchment, muttering involuntarily: “How could this be? You promised to clear all obstacles for me… How could you break your word? I don’t believe it… I refuse to believe it!”

The Cremation King responded with a scornful sneer: “Refuse to believe? Before my absolute kill technique, even fellow Tycoons tread carefully. Did you think this brat could rival the Eight Tycoons? Ridiculous!”

His gaze sharpened with a glacial intensity as he turned to survey the hall.

Killing intent!

Pervaded the air!

In that moment, like an autumn breeze withering leaves without a trace, everything seemed to proclaim the return of all things to dust—a scene steeped in palpable lethality.

Sensing the invasive killing aura, Pang Hu and the others instinctively drew closer, clearly unwilling to be picked off one by one.

The Cremation King paid no heed, striding forward with contemptuous ease.

His demeanor radiated the perverse satisfaction of a predator toying with prey before the kill.

The more terror his victims displayed, the more he reveled in it.

“How dare you show such audacity, exposing your back to me? Are you outright looking down on me?”

But then, a languid voice drifted through the flames, lingering like a haunting nightmare.

The Cremation King’s expression shifted abruptly, disbelief flashing across his features.

For a split second, his movements slowed to a snail’s pace: he spun around, eyes wide, only to watch an ever-expanding fist hurtle toward him.

THUMP!!!

The dull, thunderous impact was viscerally unsettling to witness.

The Cremation King’s chest convulsed as if struck by lightning, sending him flying uncontrollably across the ruins until he crashed through an iron gate.

Ye Kuang slowly retracted his fist, standing firm despite his charred appearance and the thick scent of blood emanating from him.

Meanwhile, the Cremation King shoved aside the debris covering him, his rage palpable.

Ye Kuang: “It’s only polite to return the favor. How did my fist taste?”

SPLUTTER!

Unexpectedly, the Cremation King responded by violently spewing a mouthful of blood.It can be said that although the Cremation King failed to completely neutralize the force of the punch, he was not brought to the point of spitting blood. Yet, who could have expected that after hearing the cold mockery from the insignificant ant before him, he found it hard to restrain himself.

“Damn trash, this king will crush you to dust! Die… die… die!”

Here, it must be noted that the Cremation King’s pride is the most arrogant among the eight Tycoons. Not only does he regard his fellow Tycoons as ants, but he also consistently considers himself the leader of the eight Tycoons.

Now, not only was he severely injured by Ye Kuang, a mere ant, but he also ended up being verbally provoked. For the eight Tycoons, who have always held themselves in the highest esteem, this was an unprecedented humiliation!

Especially for the Cremation King, who values face above all else.

“Ah…”