"Given this, you should understand the consequences of our Red Ghost Clan making contact with humans, shouldn't you?
How could a human possibly save you out of genuine concern?
He's merely using you.
Having never interacted with humans before, you naturally wouldn't know how deceitful and cunning they can be.
It's entirely possible that his 'rescue' was a carefully laid trap.
All just to find the path leading here.
But since things have developed to this point, you'll have to pay the price for your actions.
"
As the twin Crimson Specters finished speaking, the Red Mist around Xiao Qian began coalescing in ever greater density.
The Red Mist Shackles were tightening their grip.
It seemed they intended to execute Xiao Qian on the spot this time.
Seeing this, Xiao Qian abandoned all resistance, quietly awaiting death's embrace.
Among the Red Ghost Clan, higher-ranking specters could effortlessly eliminate their lesser kin.
Especially when these two were her superiors—she stood no chance of resisting their judgment.
Just as she resigned herself to death, a Fire Lotus came streaking through the air from afar, landing beside her.
In an instant, it shattered every last Red Mist Shackle into nothingness.
Xiao Qian stared dumbfounded at the unfolding scene before realization dawned—Luo Feng had intervened to save her.
"If you wish to kill her, shouldn't you first seek my permission?
No one lays hands on those I've chosen to protect."
Luo Feng's icy gaze bored into the twin Crimson Specters as he delivered this ultimatum.
The specters' expressions darkened at his words. "We spared you earlier only because the Soul Spirit Fruit nears maturity," they hissed in unison.
"But since you're so eager to die, we'll oblige.
Let us demonstrate why we've guarded the Soul Spirit Tree all these years without ever losing it to beasts."
Now thoroughly provoked, the twins abandoned all pretense of restraint.
Unless they eliminated this human, their standing within the Red Mist Zone would be irreparably compromised—especially with so many beasts bearing witness.
As their voices faded, their bodies began merging.
The surrounding Red Mist churned violently in response, eliciting gasps from both human and beast observers.
The fusion completed with terrifying speed—within seconds, a towering three-meter-tall Crimson Specter loomed before the crowd.
This transformation brought more than increased stature; their combined power now approached the apex of tier five, verging on tier six strength.
In this enhanced state, dispatching ordinary tier-five beasts would be child's play—a fact well known to the annual challengers who came seeking the Soul Spirit Fruit, all too familiar with the twins' fusion ability.
According to previous situations, the twin Crimson Specters would only undergo fusion when the Soul Spirit Fruit was about to ripen, engaging in battle with these beasts.
After all, they couldn't maintain this fused state for too long.
In the past, as long as these animals held out until the fusion time of the two Crimson Specters expired, they stood a good chance of obtaining the Soul Spirit Fruit.
This time, however, the situation had truly exceeded their expectations.
No one had anticipated that the two Crimson Specters would fuse ahead of time—clearly, they intended to kill Luo Feng.
The Level 5 beasts grew wary, realizing they might soon be drawn into the fight.
They could sense that the power of the two Crimson Specters after fusion had grown even stronger.
In a one-on-one fight, none of these beasts would last long against them.
Once Luo Feng was killed, they would undoubtedly turn their sights on these Level 5 beasts.
So, they couldn't just stand by and watch Luo Feng die.
Otherwise, their own fate wouldn't be much better.
Meanwhile, inside the tiger's body, Xiao Huo Huo was horrified by the sight before him.
This was the first time he had witnessed such a thing.
The fusion of two Crimson Specters made them incredibly powerful.
His expression turned grave.
With Crimson Specters this strong, Luo Feng surely wouldn't be able to hold them off.
Though he wasn't close to the fused Crimson Specter, he could still feel the overwhelming energy radiating from her.
Xiao Huo Huo hesitated before asking, "Master, after their fusion, won't they reach Level 6 strength?
Should we still proceed with the plan you mentioned earlier?
Or should we leave now?"
His master, observing the situation, wore an unusually solemn expression. In a low voice, he replied,
"It's been many years since I last came here.
Back then, the Crimson Specters guarding the Soul Spirit Fruit weren't these two.
I never expected them to possess such an ability.
Now, their fused power has reached the peak of Level 5—
essentially allowing them to exhibit partial Level 6 strength.
But they haven't truly reached Level 6 yet.
Level 6 is a massive threshold—ascending to it is extremely difficult.
However, once achieved, their power would undergo a qualitative leap.
If they obtain the Soul Spirit Fruit this time, there's indeed a slim chance they could break through to Level 6.
But let's not rush to leave. This is a good opportunity to see what cards Shura has up his sleeve.
Their fusion won't last long.
We still have a chance."
Hearing this, Xiao Huo Huo relaxed slightly and nodded. "Understood. I wonder if Shura can hold out this time?"
On the Black Tortoise's back, Luo Feng frowned as he observed the fused twin Crimson Specters.
This was the strongest opponent he had ever faced.
It seemed a fierce battle was imminent.
Luo Feng activated his Extreme Cold Ice Armor, his lifespan draining away like flowing water—
over a hundred years vanishing every second.
Ice-based attacks weren't particularly effective against Crimson Specters.
However, since Luo Feng had activated the Extreme Cold Ice Armor, he naturally had his own plans.
Frost Ice and blazing fire simultaneously manifested on Luo Feng's body.
These two opposing elements placed an enormous burden on his physique.
When two opposing elements met, they would inevitably destroy each other.
Then, Luo Feng took out his Legendary Item - the Icefire Origin Pearl.
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