The moment his voice faded, the sky became a canvas of fiery rain, weaving an unyielding net of fire.
Qin Huai appeared unfazed as he let the flames descend upon him. However, as he advanced, he stopped. The engulfing flames around him refused to wane, instead transforming the skies into a forest of fire, with him at its center.
From above, the phoenix twins cast an imperious gaze at their captive. "The phoenix fire is unparalleled," one of them said. "A mere spark can burn for decades."
"It's not just eternal," the other added, "but can elongate one's life. And it will continue to sear you for the remainder of yours."
Qin Huai strained against the fiery chains with his potent blood and qi, yet the fire remained steadfast. A realization dawned upon him: his king's force might just counteract the fire's force.
Wasting no time, he amplified his king's force, which roared to life around him, clashing with the phoenix fire.