Zeng Batian looked at the arrogant Li Feng, and didn't bother with verbal sparring. He took a step forward, and a crimson fire lotus immediately ignited beneath his feet.

This was exactly the "Step by Step Lotus" that Zeng Fan had used before, but the fire lotus Zeng Batian stepped on showed noticeably more changes than Zeng Fan's.

The fire lotus beneath Zeng Fan's feet seemed like a lifeless object, appearing like a lotus flower, but the fire lotus beneath Zeng Batian's feet blossomed directly as he stepped forward.

After the fire lotus bloomed, some fire seeds burst open like lotus seeds, falling onto the ground around them, and then fire lotuses visibly bloomed again on the ground.

One by one, fire lotuses spread continuously with Zeng Batian at the center, making it dozens or even hundreds at a moment, astonishing those watching.

"Realm Domain."

Someone took a deep breath. Although Zeng Batian's strength was publicly known, many were witnessing for the first time Zeng Batian's use of the Realm Domain.

"Indeed, Zeng Batian was once the young lion of the Zeng Family. In his twenties, he achieved the Golden Core, and back then he often sparred with people, leaving quite a reputation in the Sixth Ring. But after that, Zeng Batian became silent."

"The last time he acted was a few years ago when Zeng Batian's punch exploded his opponent. Although that person was a newly promoted Golden Core, he wasn't weak. He had previously won without fail against many Golden Core challengers, which inevitably made him arrogant."

"That time didn't reveal Zeng Batian's true strength, but it seems his realm has improved."

"Yes, I've heard that Zeng Batian left Ancestor Dragon City some years ago to seek opportunities, and it seems he gained something. This Realm Domain isn't something that can be easily comprehended and cultivated."

Onlookers nodded. Many Golden Core Realm experts in the Sixth Ring stop at the Initial Stage, where the biggest hurdle is merging the domain.

This requires understanding the Heaven and Earth Laws, not only requiring insight but also opportunity. After merging the domain, it's actually no barrier to breaking through to the Golden Core Middle Stage, as long as your Realm Domain is stable.

Those watching Zeng Batian's actions marveled at the foundation of the Zeng Family. Despite the recent deaths of two Zeng Family members, neither Zeng Yu nor Zeng Fan were the core strength, merely outstanding young members of the family.

The true core of the Zeng Family is Zeng Batian. Having gained fame long ago, he crossed into the Golden Core over a dozen years ago. His foundation, experience, and insights are unmatched by those juniors.

"Hiss, Middle Stage?"

Suddenly, Fang Zhoushan's mother in the restaurant suite gasped, and opposite her, Fang Zhoushan's face turned sullen.

On the Duel Platform, after countless fire lotuses bloomed, they weren't isolated. As the number of fire lotuses accumulated, the surrounding temperature rapidly climbed. Fire lotuses continued releasing fire seeds, which filled all gaps and quickly covered the ground.

A sea of fire resembling a pond formed, with fire lotuses blooming even more enchantingly above this sea.

The spreading speed of the fire lotuses reached new heights, directly consuming the space around Li Feng, leaving only a small area beneath Li Feng's feet resembling an isolated island.

As the fire lotuses spread, the sea of fire expanded, causing the surrounding air to warp with rising heat, while winds began blowing in from all directions.

Wind movement.

The fire responded to the wind, and fire lotuses grew with the breeze, while countless fire seeds drifted around as the wind passed.

"Damn."

Several sparks flew out of the Duel Platform and landed on someone, instantly igniting, frightening the person into frantically tearing off their clothes.

Before the severed sleeve hit the ground, the Samadhi Fire had already dominantly incinerated the sleeve to ashes. Those nearby reacted similarly, though timely, ending up quite embarrassed.

This caused spectators to back away quickly, fearing to be caught in the chaos.

Zeng Family's Samadhi Fire was exceedingly domineering, and Zeng Batian's Realm Domain seemed even more ferocious.

Zeng Batian looked at Li Feng surrounded by the sea of fire, speaking with a cold snort: "I can't tell if you're foolish or confident, standing so calmly within my Red Lotus Realm."

"Hope you can stay this calm later."

With those words, Zeng Batian coldly waved his hand, causing countless tiny sparks to fly toward Li Feng encircled by the sea of fire.

Simply killing him would be too lenient. Zeng Batian wanted his opponent's demise to be excruciatingly painful; otherwise, where would the Zeng Family's face be?

He wanted everyone present to understand the strength of the Zeng Family.

The numerous fire sparks couldn't be dodged as the number was overwhelming, and Li Feng couldn't evade them. They landed directly on him.

Humph.

Zeng Batian observed Li Feng still seemingly unfazed. Although he didn't know how Li Feng was standing there still vigorous, he understood the terror of his Fire Lotus Hell.

During his travels, Zeng Batian ventured to the Southern Vermilion Bird Land and discovered a Red Lotus growing within a molten lava crack. For that Red Lotus, he engaged in a life-and-death struggle with a guardian Lava Giant Python.

In the end, Zeng Batian barely won, but was severely injured. Afterwards, Zeng Batian directly consumed the lava python's gall and the Red Lotus, melding both treasures into his Samadhi Fire.

He survived and consequently mastered the Realm Domain, naming it Red Lotus Hell.

After returning to Ancestor Dragon City from the Vermilion Bird Land, it was his first action.

If not for his two nephews being taken out by Li Feng and the Zeng Family's reputation being slightly tarnished, possibly affecting their predetermined goals, he wouldn't expose his strength.

The sparks fell on Li Feng's Protective Gang Qi, curious about how Zeng Batian's Samadhi Fire differed from Zeng Yu and Zeng Fan's.

The next second.

The sparks weren't repelled by the Protective Gang Qi; instead, they seeped through and landed on Li Feng. Although Li Feng's Protective Gang Qi mainly focused on dominance, the sparks penetrating surprised him slightly.

Li Feng's clothes instantly became the sacrifice to the sparks. Moreover, Li Feng noticed his Protective Gang Qi ignited under the countless sparks.

And it manifested a tendency to spread like wildfire, rapidly expanding.

Zeng Batian saw this scene and coldly laughed: "Now do you know the power? My fire isn't just ordinary Samadhi Fire."

"Hiss, sparks can pierce through the Gang Qi, even directly igniting it; this is more dreadful than Samadhi Fire."

Someone observed the Gang Qi on Li Feng's body surface being ignited and couldn't help but exclaim, knowing Gang Qi protection is learned from Foundation Establishment. Even at the Golden Core level, this Protective Gang Qi remains relevant, becoming more formidable with increasing strength.

"Hmm, Zeng's old seventh has something impressive."

Many made mental notes. After all, every family keeps their strengths hidden. Knowing your enemy greatly benefits one's own strategy, and the more cards Zeng Family reveals, the better for others, at least providing ways to counter or prevent them.

"Enjoy now, at the end of your life, experience the terror from Hell."