Chapter 1161: Insulting One’s Mother
The moment the Spirit Guards helped Wang Jiaoying to his feet, it was as if a spark had fallen into a powder keg. Blazing flames erupted instantly.
Startled, the guards hurriedly let go of Wang Jiaoying.
Upon closer look, they could see faint wisps of smoke seeping from Wang Jiaoying’s orifices. Beneath his exposed skin, it looked as if tiny snakes were writhing restlessly.
Qi Xuansu did not press his advantage. With his hands clasped behind his back, he stood calmly, silently watching Wang Jiaoying.
He intended to win righteously in a decisive match. Thus, he did not use any semi-immortal artifacts, nor any external aids, leaving room for restraint and preserving his composure.
After quite some time, Wang Jiaoying finally caught his breath. His face was still twisted and livid as he said, “Chief Deputy Qi...well played.”
Qi Xuansu did not respond.
The Longevity Stone Heart functioned much like a heart, allowing Qi Xuansu to withdraw and release his power at will. In the earlier exchanges, Qi Xuansu chose to withdraw his power, leaving Wang Jiaoying with nothing to draw in. But in the final strike, Qi Xuansu turned the tables and chose to release his qi, allowing Izanagi’s demonic fire to be absorbed by Wang Jiaoying.
Izanagi's demonic fire was a sinister technique on par with the Xiaoyao Six Void Tribulations. Ordinary people would flee from it. Even Wu Guangbi had suffered greatly from it.
Since Wang Jiaoying had actively absorbed it in large amounts, he was instantly subdued by the demonic fire. He came perilously close to being forcibly demonized.
This was also the reason Qi Xuansu could not strike a killing blow under so many watchful eyes. Had he disregarded everything and chosen to kill, Wang Jiaoying would already be lying dead on the ground, with no chance of survival.
Wang Jiaoying naturally understood that Qi Xuansu had shown him mercy. With the demonic fire raging inside his body and tormenting him unbearably, he did not dare suggest another round. He feared that provoking Qi Xuansu further would lead to another clash, one where no one else would dare intervene. By then, Qi Xuansu might truly kill him.