As both elements were fire, they augmented each other, raising the temperature to insane levels. Even with the non-stop infusion of lifeforce into the ice, it couldn't stop the inevitable.
Seeing it couldn't hold anymore, MingYue started moving backward, putting as much distance as possible.
KA-BOOM!
The furnace exploded, sending out a heatwave that turned half the city into ashes.
MingYue covered herself in many layers of ice lotuses to protect herself, but even this was not enough as her skin was scalded. But at the very least, it saved her from being burned alive by Alex's flames.
Meanwhile, the blaze ape was called back to the awe cube. As the flames were not purely made of its qi anymore, this resulted in damage to it, too.
Thankfully, it wasn't as potent as others.
Seeing the result of the attack, Alex's heart clenched. Half of the city was turned into scorched land without any buildings in sight.
