Chapter 608: Soul Flame

A wisp of invisible flame burned in Yaoyao's delicate hands. It created no earth-shattering commotion, but when it appeared, even Jin Chanzi's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with apprehension.

This invisible flame was a flame of the divine soul, also known as Soul Flame.

This was a wondrous flame formed from the power of the divine soul. Generally speaking, to condense a Soul Flame, one's divine soul needed to at least break through to the third stage, the Transcendent Realm!

A divine soul in the Transcendent Realm was exceptionally powerful, already capable of contending with those in the Divine Dwelling stage.

Although the Soul Flame in Yaoyao's hand was merely a wisp, perhaps not yet a true Soul Flame, its power was still incredibly terrifying.

Those struck by the Soul Flame would have their physical bodies unharmed, but if their divine soul were to be tainted by it, it would be burned away in an instant, leaving behind an empty husk of a body.

Moreover, Soul Flame was invisible and colorless; unless one constantly used full perception, its presence could not be detected, which further added to its eerie unpredictability.

Facing an opponent who possessed Soul Flame, no one dared to underestimate them in the slightest. One had to remain fully concentrated at all times, because any lapse in attention would allow the Soul Flame to quietly infiltrate the body, directly incinerating the divine soul.

Therefore, the emergence of Soul Flame could be considered a great weapon for cultivators of the divine soul.

Precisely because of this, when Jin Chanzi perceived that wisp of Soul Flame in Yaoyao's hand, he was so shocked and even horrified. After all, to condense such a wisp of Soul Flame already indicated that Yaoyao's divine soul realm was infinitely close to the Transcendent Realm.

In terms of divine soul realm alone, even among the younger generation of the Sacred Palace, no one had ever reached this level.

Jin Chanzi took a deep breath. He finally believed that Yaoyao in front of him truly intended for him to die here and would have no reservations whatsoever.

And all of this, just for a chief disciple position?

"Madwoman!" Jin Chanzi couldn't help but curse angrily in his heart.

However, Yaoyao didn't pay attention to his thoughts. When that wisp of Soul Flame took shape, she flicked her slender, delicate finger, and the invisible Soul Flame instantly shot out.

Its speed was indescribably fast, and coupled with its invisibility and lack of color, its trajectory was almost impossible to detect.

But Jin Chanzi's pupils constricted, and he immediately shot backward without hesitation. As his sleeves swished, surging Origin Qi swept out, directly forming layers of Origin Qi light barriers in front of him, creating a defense.

*Puff! Puff!*

However, when that wisp of Soul Flame swept past, tiny pinholes instantly appeared in the Origin Qi light barriers. The light barriers still existed, but the Soul Flame still passed through them completely, continuing its pursuit of Jin Chanzi.

Once released, this Soul Flame would not cease its pursuit unless the divine soul power contained within it was completely exhausted.

The Soul Flame pursued rapidly, while Jin Chanzi's figure retreated swiftly.

This scene, observed by countless onlookers, couldn't help but cause widespread astonishment. When their gazes turned to the girl in green standing on the tower's spire, their eyes couldn't help but show fear.

No one had expected that this girl in green, with a single move, would force Jin Chanzi of the Sacred Palace, ranked fifth on the Saint Child List, to retreat repeatedly.

Such might was simply astounding.

In the leveled manor, Jin Chanzi continuously retreated, but he soon realized that the Soul Flame's speed was increasing, making it impossible to evade.

This caused Jin Chanzi to frown deeply, and a fierce glint appeared in his golden vertical pupils.

Continuing to dodge like this was probably not a solution. Since he couldn't avoid it, he could only brace himself and take it head-on.

He planned to use his physical body to confront that wisp of Soul Flame, creating a battlefield within himself and using layers of Origin Qi to block and encircle it. Although he would still suffer considerably and might even damage his divine soul, it was still better than being continuously chased and forced to flee.

With a decision made, Jin Chanzi's figure immediately stopped. He stared with his golden vertical pupils at the rapidly approaching invisible flame. Gritting his teeth, he mobilized the Origin Qi within his body, preparing to confront it head-on.

The invisible flame rapidly approached, only about ten feet away from Jin Chanzi.

However, just as the flame was about to strike Jin Chanzi's body, a slender hand suddenly extended out of thin air and seized that wisp of Soul Flame.

As soon as the Soul Flame touched the physical body, it flashed and vanished, burrowing directly inside.

Jin Chanzi was slightly startled. He looked up and saw a figure standing beside him. It was a handsome man with white hair, two strands of which hung down from the sides of his face, each strung with a blood-red bead emitting a faint glow.

The moment this white-haired man appeared, countless exclamations immediately erupted throughout the manor. People from all sides wore fearful expressions, staring at that figure with awe.

They were all too familiar with this appearance.

First on the Saint Child List, Jiang Taishen!

Unexpectedly, such a prominent figure had actually appeared!

Amidst those countless reverent gazes, Jiang Taishen's eyes narrowed slightly. His handsome face was twitching slightly, and the blood-red beads strung on his two strands of white hair now glowed even more intensely.

Clearly, he had drawn that wisp of Soul Flame into his body, and a fierce battle of encirclement was currently erupting within him.

After about several minutes, he finally let out a long breath. His eyes opened, and looking at Yaoyao on the tower's spire not far away, his gaze slightly focused, he said, "What a formidable Soul Flame; it truly lives up to its reputation."

He had actually neutralized that wisp of Soul Flame within his body!

Yaoyao's beautiful eyes calmly gazed at the appearing Jiang Taishen. Her expression did not change at all due to his appearance.

Jiang Taishen smiled faintly and said, "Friend from Cangxuan Sect, shall we let today's matter end here?"

Yaoyao said calmly, "When he made his move earlier, he didn't seem to think of stopping here, did he?"

Jiang Taishen smiled and sighed softly, "If my friend still wishes to make a move, then allow me to experience your divine soul techniques."

He stared at Yaoyao, his white hair gently swaying, as a terrifying aura slowly emanated from his body.

"Jiang Taishen, although I'm quite lazy, if you're going to bully someone from my Cangxuan Sect, then I'll have to reluctantly step up." However, just then, a somewhat languid and weak voice also rang out.

A figure appeared in front of Yaoyao, with a bald head reflecting a dazzling shine.

And when many gazes fell upon that figure, some exclamations also broke out.

Chu Qing of Cangxuan Sect, second on the Saint Child List!

*Whoosh! Whoosh!*

At this moment, continuous whooshing sounds echoed between heaven and earth as streaks of extraordinary light and shadow landed around the manor, each settling in front of their respective groups.

The Saint Children from various sects had also all arrived at this moment.

After they arrived, they all stared at the most dazzling figures in the arena. After all, those few were the most supreme beings, even among the many Saint Children present.

Amidst those countless reverent gazes, Chu Qing rubbed his head, then looked at Jiang Taishen opposite him and grinned, revealing white teeth, his smile brilliant.

"Jiang Taishen," he said, "if you want to fight, I'll be your opponent."