The Five-Colored Phoenix let out an earth-shattering cry, stirring waves across the entire Lava Sea.
But the Obsidian Pillar remained immensely sturdy, showing no sign of cracking.
The character for "virtue" fixed its gaze on Liu Zheng, and a fierce flame immediately ignited above his soul.
Countless images then transformed into kindling, pulling the fire away, burning in place of his soul.
The sword-like character for "benevolence" plunged towards Liu Zheng, and even before the tip struck, he felt the agony of being pierced.
Countless images turned into ropes, weaved into a fishing net, allowing the sword tip to pass through the mesh while the netting ensnared the hilt.
The "benevolence" sword continued to fall, stretching the net into an arch and finally halting its force.
But by then, the sword tip had already touched Liu Zheng's crown, sinking an inch deep.
The invading sharpness caused his head to throb painfully, but at least he had withstood it.
