Seeing the opponent draw his weapon, Wan Lei, in a gesture of respect, also took out his Thunder Emperor Hammer.
The massive hammerhead exuded an imposing aura, but to Suo Thirteen, it was nothing extraordinary.
Judging by the weapon and physical strength, this was clearly a brute who relied on power and brute force. He, however, was a fire-attribute cultivator. Fire was formless and incredibly agile, and he wielded a whip, which would allow him to completely suppress this opponent.
Wan Lei initiated the attack first, with raging thunder, raising the Thunder Emperor Hammer and smashing it towards Suo Thirteen. However, Suo Thirteen refused to engage in a direct confrontation, immediately transforming into an endless sea of fire.
The sea of fire merged with the lava below, making it indistinguishable.
Suo Thirteen’s figure vanished. Wan Lei remained unfazed. His nine origin thunderbolts erupted, covering the sea of fire with a sea of lightning. This lightning sea merged with Wan Lei’s divine consciousness, launching an indiscriminate attack.
As expected, Suo Thirteen was forced out by Wan Lei.
He had merely blended into the sea of fire, making his whereabouts untraceable, not become part of the fire itself.
But Wan Lei was different. He possessed the Innate Thunder Body. Just as Fang Xiaoyu could transform into a hurricane, he could also transform into lightning, becoming a part of the lightning sea. In fact, the lightning sea was his true form.
After Suo Thirteen revealed himself, his long whip whistled towards Wan Lei. Wan Lei, using a similar tactic, immediately transformed into lightning and merged into the lightning sea.
Suo Thirteen intended to use the sea of fire to flush Wan Lei out, but he would have to contend with the entire lightning sea.
Wan Lei did not keep him waiting long.
A few breaths later, Wan Lei’s figure appeared before Suo Thirteen, and he swung his hammer.
As Suo Thirteen dodged sideways, the Thunder Emperor Hammer in Wan Lei’s hand suddenly changed its form, transforming into a lightning whip that coiled around Suo Thirteen.
Suo Thirteen was greatly alarmed. He hadn’t anticipated that Wan Lei’s treasure could change forms. Caught off guard, he was yanked forcefully by Wan Lei towards him.
While Suo Thirteen was still in mid-air, Wan Lei unleashed a multicolored lightning bolt.
This multicolored lightning bolt struck directly at Suo Thirteen’s forehead. Suo Thirteen couldn’t dodge. A vortex of flame appeared on his brow, attempting to swallow the lightning.
However, he had underestimated the power of the Five Thunders Striking the Top. The vortex resisted for only half a breath before shattering. The multicolored lightning struck his forehead unimpeded.
Wan Lei followed up with a punch, landing squarely on the forehead. Suo Thirteen was dazed and nearly knocked unconscious.
Taking advantage of the opponent's incapacitation and dizziness, Wan Lei’s fists rained down upon Suo Thirteen like a torrential downpour.
After enduring a thorough beating, Suo Thirteen finally recovered. He immediately transformed into flames and escaped the whip’s restraint.
"Haotian Battle Body?!"
Suo Thirteen now understood the formidable nature of Wan Lei’s physique and immediately distanced himself, ceasing any close-quarters combat.
Suo Thirteen formed hand seals, and in an instant, flames surged from within him, transforming into over a dozen fire dragons that attacked Wan Lei.
Wan Lei reverted the Thunder Emperor Hammer to its original form. He smashed each fire dragon that approached, none managing to get close to him.
Seeing this, a fierce glint appeared in Suo Thirteen’s eyes. Fire spewed from his eyes, and he himself transformed into a fire dragon. The fire dragon he transformed into was more powerful and longer than the released divine ability fire dragons. It lunged at Wan Lei with its gaping maw.
Wan Lei, a mere human, appeared incredibly small before the colossal dragon.
As the colossal dragon roared and charged with its maw open, Wan Lei, just as he was about to meet the charge head-on, had a sudden flash of inspiration, recalling a divine ability he hadn’t used in a long time.
Immediately, Wan Lei displayed the Sword Immortal Dharma Body, and the hammer in his hand transformed into a giant sword.
The three-zhang-tall Sword Immortal Dharma Body wielded the giant sword and cleaved towards the fire dragon. With a thunderous roar, the fire dragon was sent flying backward.
Wan Lei flapped the wings on his back, swiftly charging towards the fire dragon. The fire dragon opened its gaping maw, preparing to swallow Wan Lei.
Wan Lei, now one hundred and eighty feet tall, burrowed into the fire dragon’s mouth, stepping on its jaw and propping up its fangs with one hand.
The fire of the fire dragon caused no harm to Wan Lei. The fire dragon, with its maw propped open by Wan Lei, thrashed about wildly, roaring.
Wan Lei imbued the giant sword in his hand with Geng Metal Divine Thunder. The lightning-wreathed giant sword was flicked away by Wan Lei, piercing into the interior of the fire dragon’s mouth.
The giant sword, infused with Geng Metal Divine Thunder, was incredibly sharp and exuded immense power. Within the fire dragon’s body, it cut through all obstacles, its destructive force unstoppable as it pierced through.
After being pierced, the fire dragon immediately dissipated. Suo Thirteen, pale-faced and spitting blood, revealed himself. A piercing bloodstain remained on his chest.
Suo Thirteen’s expression turned extremely grim. At this point, he realized that he was outmatched by the mysterious young man before him, both in terms of physical prowess and divine abilities.
Who was this person? All the heroes and prodigies of the world had gathered in the Five Elements Hall, so how could there be such an unbelievably powerful individual among the rogue cultivators?
He had managed to defeat a disciple of the Five Elements Hall without a scratch, and Suo Thirteen could sense that the opponent hadn’t even used his full strength.
Suo Thirteen’s face was filled with unwillingness, yet he was helpless. As a disciple of the Five Elements Hall, even if his strength ranked only in the lower-middle tier within the sect, he was still a disciple of the Five Elements Hall. Outside the Five Elements Hall, he was a proud prodigy, someone who crushed others.
Here, he had suffered an unexpected defeat.
He coldly scanned the others. He didn’t know their strength, but they couldn't be too weak, as they were capable of teaming up with this young man.
He couldn’t defeat this young man, let alone his companions.
If he couldn’t win, he would flee!
Having made up his mind, Suo Thirteen did not hesitate and immediately turned to flee.
However, with so many people on Wan Lei’s side, how could they possibly let their defeated enemy escape?
The heavily injured Suo Thirteen hadn't flown far before he crashed into the spatial barrier, sealed by Daduya.
Wan Lei immediately pursued him. The giant sword in his hand transformed into a whip and directly pierced the wound on Suo Thirteen’s chest, dragging him back.
The whip remained inside Suo Thirteen, sealing his cultivation.
“Running, where are you running to?”
Wan Lei grinned triumphantly, looking at Suo Thirteen playfully, much like an arrogant villain who buys time for the protagonist only to be killed later for talking too much.
Suo Thirteen’s face was extremely unsightly. He clutched his chest, glaring fiercely at Wan Lei.
“Here’s your Fire Lotus back, let me go.”
“Hmph, you stole my things, fought me for so long, and you think you can leave without paying with your life?”
“Your Excellency, do not forget, I am a disciple of the Five Elements Hall…”
“So what if you are a disciple of the Five Elements Hall? Are you that impressive?”