When the headmaster disappeared, at the same time, a huge red shadow started to cover the camp of the soliders of the Xiao Kingdom who were waiting for their turn to fight.
In that place, almost 40 percent of the Xiao Kingdom was held. The huge red shadow was forming above their heads in the sky. After some time, it became clear and looked like a rakshasa.
The pressure exerted by the rakshasa was enough to make the soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom immobile. After that, the rakshasa started to come near the soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom.
The soldiers started to panic. They wanted to revolt and fight that thing, but their bodies were not moving at all. All they could do was watch their impending death slowly approach. When the huge rakshasa was about one hundred feet away from the soldiers, a blue hawk appeared between them. The blue hawk was as huge as the red rakshasa.
Interestingly, the red rakshasa disappeared, and a beautiful woman in a red-brown dress appeared in front of the soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom.
The woman looked like she was in her 30s. She had red lips, beautiful black hair, and a plump chest, and her face looked somewhat similar to the queen of the Hell Kingdom. She was none other than the big sister of the queen of the Hell Kingdom.
She said, "You are already here, why not come out?"
The soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom were confused, not knowing to whom this woman was addressing. But their confusion was solved in the next moment because a person appeared in front of them, and that person was none other than the Xiao sect headmaster.
The headmaster looked at her with some anger and shouted, "Don't you feel shame about attacking soldiers who are too weak in front of you?"
The woman replied with a smile, "No, I don't. If this act can help my sister win over this Kingdom fast, I really don't feel ashamed."
The headmaster said, "Karishma, you haven't changed at all."
Karishma replied, "Same to you, Xiao Chen."
It turned out they knew each other, but from the way they gazed at each other, it was clear that there was not any friendship between them, and might be some grudges.
Xiao Chen said, "We both grew up in shadows, far from our family's place in our respective kingdoms, so that we could be the trump cards of the current rulers of our respective kingdoms. But why are you making this move so early?"
Karishma replied, "Just cut the crap, old man. Look at you. You are the same age as your brother, but you look too old compared to him. I doubt your strength has also aged with your face. If that is the case, you will not be my opponent anymore."
It turned out she knew the relationship between the king and the headmaster, but if you think that she was as old as Xiao Chen. They had fought against each other many times when they were young, so naturally they had collected information about each other.
Xiao Chen knew the immense power that Karishma possessed. He signaled for his soldiers to fall back, and they quickly withdrew about 2 kilometers from the scene. The soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom were relieved to regain their mobility but remained on high alert as they watched the impending battle unfold in the sky.
High above, Xiao Chen and Karishma faced each other. The sky crackled with tension as they prepared to engage in a fierce battle. Their eyes locked in a battle of wills, and then, they both ascended further into the sky.
They both were at the peak of the Sky Realm in cultivation. Moreover, they were not ordinary cultivators. When they were young, they could fight opponents four stages above them. Even as they became nine-stage Sky Realm cultivators, that extraordinary strength remained within them. However, they hadn't had the chance to showcase their strength after reaching the pinnacle of the Sky Realm. But now, it seemed like they could once again reveal their true power after a long time.
Karishma, with a confident smirk, taunted Xiao Chen, "Come on, old man. Show me what you've got. I've been itching for a good fight."
Xiao Chen's expression remained stern. "I'll make sure you regret underestimating me."
Without further words, they clashed. Karishma unleashed a barrage of fiery attacks, sending streams of flames in Xiao Chen's direction. He countered with swift and precise movements, summoning powerful gusts of wind to disperse the flames and keep his distance.
Karishma cackled, "Is that the best you can do, Xiao Chen? You've grown weak."
Xiao Chen didn't respond but focused on his next move. He concentrated his energy and summoned a massive whirlwind, spiraling towards Karishma. The wind howled as it approached her, creating a barrier of air pressure that pushed against her fiery attacks.
Karishma's eyes widened, and she struggled to maintain her composure. "Impressive, but I won't be defeated so easily."
She gathered her strength and transformed into a blazing phoenix, soaring higher into the sky. Her fiery wings unleashed a wave of searing flames towards Xiao Chen. He dodged and weaved through the flames, narrowly avoiding being incinerated.
Xiao Chen grunted, "You always did rely on brute force."
Karishma laughed maniacally, "Sometimes, brute force is all you need!" She dived towards Xiao Chen, her flaming talons ready to strike.
But Xiao Chen had a trick up his sleeve. He summoned a powerful lightning bolt that struck Karishma, forcing her to revert to her human form. She cried out in pain as the electricity coursed through her body.
Xiao Chen seized the opportunity, charging forward with incredible speed. He delivered a series of precise strikes, sending Karishma reeling back, wounded and panting.
Karishma, now on the defensive, struggled to regain her composure. She panted, "You've... improved since we last met."
Xiao Chen didn't let up. He pressed his advantage, saying, "I've had plenty of time to prepare. You underestimated me, Karishma."
Their battle raged on, a symphony of elemental forces clashing in the sky, as they fought for supremacy. The soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom watched in awe as their headmaster battled the formidable Karishma, a battle that could determine the fate of their kingdom.
The blond-haired minister, who was watching this type of fight for the first time, was confused and asked King Xiao, "Your Majesty, what type of technique are they using? I've never seen this type of technique before."
King Xiao smiled a little and said, "Transformation."
The blond-haired minister inquired, "Transformation?"