Mortal To Immortal (Book 1)
MTI 195 - Bitter Defeat

The high-level secret techniques of the Star Fire Palace could only be learned by certain people, Huo Li and Huo Lin were among them.

Although he had not mastered it perfectly, Huo Li who was still in the Basic Realm was able to make it difficult to even injure an Earth Foundation cultivator fatally enough. However looking at Yun Lian who had not been injured at all, the high-level technique was as if meaningless.

Huo Li himself could not accept that he had to lose to the black flow girl in front of him. This also concerned the pride as the son of the Fire Lord and the most genius disciple in the current generation Fire Star Palace. He ignored the wounds he received on some parts of his body.

"Ooh!" Huo Li vomited blood and the amount was not small.

"Li gege-! Uhuk..." Huo Lin screamed before coughing. He was so anxious to see his twin in such a severe condition.

Ji Wentian had intended to help, but was stopped when Huo Li, who had been in a half-kneeling position, was able to stand up again even with great difficulty.

"You haven't given up yet? I don't know what to call you tough or stubborn." Yun Lian sounded mocking, intentionally igniting her opponent's emotions.

On the other hand, Huo Li thought of a way to immediately defeat Yun Lian. He took a deep and long breath, then formed a hand spell.

"Everything you do is free. Give up and I'll let you live." Yun Lian sneered.

Huo Li ignored those words. The flame shield in his body grew and the number of fireballs around him grew more and more hot. Both of his hands also formed a short fire sword. Huo Li used a high-level technique once again which was far more Qi draining than before. If it wasn't for the force, he wouldn't have used it this way.

Huo Li again attacked, this time his movements were faster and deadly. Yun Lian did not welcome the attack, but rather chose to dodge first. Huo Li's fireball did not disappear after failing to injure him, but instead continued to chase until it hit the target.

Unlike Huo Lin expected, his fireballs did not give the slightest injury. Let alone hurt, ruin her red dress just don't. This showed Yun Lian's red dress was one of her heirlooms and was of better quality than the robe Huo Li wore.

Over time, Huo Li grew increasingly desperate. The injuries he received as well as the damage to some parts of his robe were increasing. His Qi started to drain and was nearly depleted, making the flame shield on his body thin.

Yun Lian instantly realized that and did not miss the opportunity. He attacked with a tread attack that landed heavily on Huo Li's body. The remaining flame shields simply could not withstand the attack.

"No! Uhuk! Uhuk!" Huo Li let out a hysterical scream and coughed again. This time it was louder and followed by vomiting blood.

Two figures darted towards Huo Li who had bounced down from the roof of the meeting building. One of them caught Huo Li's body before it fell to the ground.

"Senior, please help Brother Huo. Let me handle the miss."

Yun Lian slightly frowned when she saw these two figures. Their appearance looks different from the others. Yun Lian watched quite closely.

"Nearly bald head and simple robe." muttered Yun Lian. "Ah, you guys are from the White Lotus Sect."

The figure standing face to face with Yun Lian confirmed. He was Honghao, whereas Shenghao propped Huo Li's body up carefully.

"Honghao, I should have said that. You're more skilled in medicine, you should be the one helping to treat Brother Huo."

"My fighting skills are below yours, Senior. But I also want to test my new strength."

Honghao ignored Shenghao's remark and approached the three steps on Yun Lian who had already descended from the roof of the building.

"Hm... So you want to end up with that guy? All right, I'll do your thing."

"I don't intend that. I was also forced to do this because you had no intention of stopping."

"With that level of practice you want to make me quit? You're good at funny."

Yun Lian's cynical laughter countered Honghao's thin smile.

"Miss, have you never heard a phrase that never underestimate someone even if you are stronger than them?"

"Hmph, the first law of the cultivator's world says strength is everything. Did I forget?"

"No. I am not as strong as my seniors or other brothers and sisters. But you better not underestimate me."

"You're talking too much, yeah."

Honghao shook his head slowly, before taking a deep breath. Then he released Qi from his entire body. The radiance of his strength made the younger generation there surprised, as well as Yun Lian who frowned.

Honghao, as well as Shenghao, both showed a twelve level Basic Realm cultivation level. However the current Qi Honghao's radiance showed his cultivation level was more than that.

The only one not surprised was Huang Mingzhu, who had a faint smile behind her veil. The catch is on target.

Yun Lian did not want to think any further the reason Honghao had disguised his cultivation level. The only thing he thought about was getting rid of Honghao as quickly as possible, so that he could complete his goal.

Honghao made a hand spell. Slowly, the blue Qi throughout his body turned into a more concentrated color and gathered on his two hands which then formed the head of a blue-colored fire tiger of considerable size.

Yun Lian clucked softly, as again she had to face off against the tiger and fire. Just different form. He thought he was dealing with Wang Bei and Huo Li at once.

Honghao took a quick step of attacking. Yun Lian immediately realized every attack of Honghao was more dangerous than it seemed. Honghao used the Fire Tiger Fist technique which released a hot, air-conditioned shockwave.

According to Yun Lian, fighting Honghao turned out to be a little more troublesome than Huo Li. Unlike Huo Li, Honghao was more good at regulating Qi and emotions, so his attacks were more deadly and difficult to avoid or fight back.

Shenghao merely observed the course of the fight for a while before turning his attention to Huo Li. He took out a glass bottle filled with a colorless clear liquid. When it opened, it smelled a fragrant medicinal aroma.

"Brother, what do you want?" huo Lin who was already beside her twin asked in a somewhat unwilling tone. His face and eyes were reddened, as well as flowing tears from crying. His condition got a little better after swallowing the healing pill.

"I just want to help him. This liquid can help your brother's condition recover quickly in a short time. Trust me."

Huo Lin did not respond any further and let Shenghao help pour that clear liquid into Huo Li's mouth.

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