Rebirth of the Heavenly Beast Tamer

Chapter 34: The Phoenix's Final Rebirth

The aftermath of the explosion was nothing short of catastrophic. The battlefield lay shrouded in smoke and debris, the air heavy with the lingering stench of sulfur and charred earth. Lin Tian stood at the epicenter, his body battered but his spirit unyielding. The Golden Flame Phoenix, though weakened, still perched beside him, its fiery wings flickering faintly, as if it too was preparing for one last stand.

Bai Ying's figure, though slightly singed from the impact of the fiery blast, remained standing. Her expression was one of cold amusement, as though she were savoring every moment of this confrontation. The dark energy around her swirled like an impenetrable storm, an aura of despair radiating outward.

"Impressive, Lin Tian," she said, her voice dripping with mockery. "But you and your pathetic little Phoenix are no match for the Black Lotus Sect. This will be your final stand."

Lin Tian clenched his fists, his bloodline power surging within him. The Golden Flame Phoenix's energy intertwined with his own, revitalizing him just enough to stand tall, though he knew that he could not afford to falter. Every moment was a gamble. If he lost focus, it could cost him everything.

"You may think you've won," Lin Tian's voice rang out, firm despite the pain, "but the battle is far from over. The Phoenix's power isn't just about fire—it's about rebirth. And as long as I stand, I will rise again."

Bai Ying's eyes flashed with a dangerous light. "You speak of rebirth, but you fail to realize that this world has no place for you. The Black Lotus will crush everything you hold dear, and your so-called rebirth will only bring more suffering."

With a chilling smile, she raised her hand, her fingers twisting as if she were commanding the very darkness itself. Dark lotus petals began to appear around her, swirling in the air like an army of deadly blades, ready to strike at Lin Tian's heart.

The Golden Flame Phoenix took flight once more, circling above Lin Tian, its fiery wings blazing. Lin Tian's eyes locked onto Bai Ying's, his resolve hardening.

"I don't need to be the strongest to defeat you, Bai Ying," Lin Tian said, his voice steady, though his heart raced. "I only need to be stronger than your darkness."

Suddenly, he lunged forward, moving with the speed of a lightning strike. The Golden Flame Phoenix followed, its wings blazing with the intensity of a thousand suns. As Lin Tian approached, Bai Ying raised her hand, unleashing a torrent of dark energy toward him.

But Lin Tian was ready. His Phoenix bloodline pulsed within him, and the flames surged, creating a barrier of golden fire that absorbed the oncoming dark energy. The power from the Phoenix enveloped him, burning with such intensity that the ground beneath his feet cracked and split.

"Now!" Lin Tian shouted, channeling every ounce of energy into a single, devastating strike. He raised his hand, and the Golden Flame Phoenix dove down toward Bai Ying, its fiery form leaving a trail of brilliance in its wake. The flames grew brighter and fiercer, the power of rebirth fueling every moment.

Bai Ying's eyes widened, her arrogance faltering for the first time. She raised her dark lotus shield, but it wasn't enough. The Phoenix's flames exploded upon contact, shattering the shield and sending Bai Ying sprawling backward, her body engulfed in a violent inferno.

For a moment, time seemed to slow. The entire battlefield stood still, watching as the Mistress of the Black Lotus Sect fought to regain control. But Lin Tian knew the fight wasn't over—not yet. He needed to finish it, once and for all.

He rushed toward the fallen Bai Ying, the Golden Flame Phoenix at his side. He could see the fury in her eyes as she struggled to push herself up, her hands trembling with the exertion of maintaining the dark energy that had been fueling her attacks.

"You… think this is over?" Bai Ying gasped, her voice strained but filled with venom.

Lin Tian's expression remained stoic, his heart pounding. "No, Bai Ying. This is the end."

With one final thrust of his energy, Lin Tian released the full power of his Phoenix Rebirth. The flames around him ignited, forming a massive sphere of fire that engulfed Bai Ying in its brilliance. Her screams were drowned out by the roar of the flames as she was consumed by the rebirth of the Phoenix, unable to escape the fiery grasp of Lin Tian's ultimate attack.

The light from the flames grew so intense that it illuminated the entire battlefield, casting long shadows over the combatants who had been caught in the clash. Lin Tian stood in the center, breathing heavily, his body drained from the effort of channeling the Phoenix's power.

As the flames began to die down, the remnants of Bai Ying's dark energy flickered out of existence, leaving behind nothing but the charred remains of her presence. Lin Tian lowered his hand, his chest heaving as he tried to regain control of his breath.

The battlefield was silent now. The Black Lotus Sect's forces hesitated, unsure of what to do next. The sect's leader had fallen, and their morale shattered in an instant. Many of them turned and fled, unable to face the wrath of the Heavenly Beast Sect's champion.

Yue Ling appeared at Lin Tian's side, her eyes searching his face for any sign of injury. Her hand gently rested on his shoulder.

"You did it," she said, her voice soft yet filled with admiration.

Lin Tian nodded, though his expression was tired. "It's not over. We still have much to rebuild. The Black Lotus Sect may have lost their leader, but there are still forces at work in the shadows."

As he looked around at the battlefield, Lin Tian's eyes met those of his disciples. They had fought with valor, and their unity had been the true strength that had won this battle. But the war, he knew, was far from finished. The Black Lotus Sect was merely one piece of a much larger puzzle, and Lin Tian was determined to uncover the truth behind the threats that loomed over his sect.

And as he turned toward the gates of his sect, he could feel the weight of his responsibilities settling upon him once more. But with his family, his beasts, and the strength of the Phoenix Rebirth, he knew they could overcome whatever trials lay ahead.