章 1570: Taller Mountain

Ryu's aura flared and the sonorous call of a Phoenix echoed. 

His White Phoenix manifested and his Chaos Qi churned. His white scales suddenly erupted with sharp blue lines that made him look particularly ethereal. At the same time, his claws were lit with swirling patterns of black as his wings were adorned by complex golden-red feather patterns that flowed perfectly with the existing patterns. 

"More abilities does not make you stronger," Radiant Star commented lightly, his fist having already appeared before Ryu's chest. 

BANG. 

Ryu's back rebounded against the barrier once again, but he was already so close to it that he was prepared. Using the momentum, he bounced back, erupting with a Dragon's Claw matted by Phoenix Heavenly Patterns. 

Radiant Star slapped his wrist to the side, striking his chest with another palm.