The golden fire phoenix flapped its blazing wings and charged straight toward Ethan.
Within Ethan's sight, the figure of the phoenix grew larger and larger, its flames filling the sky and devouring the horizon.
Yet he did not retreat.
Riding upon the towering waves formed by condensed sword intent, his figure spun rapidly in midair.
At the same time, he raised his arms and brought the long sword down in a sweeping arc.
A crescent of sword light flashed past like a full moon crossing the night.
The golden fire phoenix let out a furious cry.
In the next instant, it was cleaved cleanly in half by Ethan's strike.
Boom.
The phoenix exploded.
Golden flames erupted outward and engulfed Ethan completely.
But only a few breaths passed before the power of the Boundless Intent World surged and swallowed every trace of the golden fire.
Ethan burst forth from within the fading blaze.
His figure flickered, and in a single blink he appeared before Valerius.
A sneer curved his lips.
