"Boom!"
The clash of their palms instantly whipped up a terrifying whirlwind in mid-air.
The shockwaves caused the surrounding space to collapse inch by inch, as if the universe was being newly formed.
This world-shattering power swept across the battlefield like a raging tide.
The once chaotic battleground suddenly fell silent, and all beings were awestruck.
All eyes were fixed on the azure figure and Gu Tiangang.
"The Sovereign has descended!"
"With the Sovereign's presence, our Qingyang Immortal Nation is sure to win this battle!"
Anyone who had experienced the battle thirty years ago or witnessed the grand competition of the Immortal Nation would recognize this azure figure.
For he stood above all, the founder of Qingyang Immortal Nation, and the sole master of the world.
Lu Qingyang!
No one expected that Lu Qingyang, who had long secluded himself in the Ten Thousand Heavenly Court and rarely set foot in the mortal world, would appear at this moment.
Nearby,
Shen Xue gazed at the azure figure, her face showing a trace of relief at surviving, which quickly turned into deep reverence.
"It's you again!"
Gu Tiangang's brows furrowed as he realized that the Lu Qingyang before him was not his true form but merely an avatar.
However, it was precisely because it was only an avatar that Gu Tiangang became more cautious.
Thirty years ago, although Gu Tiangang had suffered a crushing defeat at Lu Qingyang's hands, it was mainly due to the suppression of the Dao of Heaven, causing his cultivation to fall below the True Lord realm.
Without that suppression, Gu Tiangang believed he could have fought Lu Qingyang on equal terms and even defeated him.
After thirty years of seclusion, although his cultivation had not broken through, his strength had surpassed his past self.
He had thought that he could easily defeat Lu Qingyang upon their next encounter.
But now, in this clash, Gu Tiangang sensed that things were not as expected.
As a top-tier expert, his senses were extremely keen; just one collision was enough for him to detect the subtleties.
While Gu Tiangang's expression grew serious, Lu Qingyang remained calm.
The rich spiritual energy around him filled him with infinite emotion.
"The land of Gu Huang is indeed a place of great talent and spirit. The concentration of spiritual energy here far surpasses that of Qingyang."
"Our cultivators from Qingyang have come here only to seek the path of cultivation. If Lord Gu is willing to step back, Qingyang will surely form a deep friendship with Gu Huang."
"The land of Gu Huang cannot be tainted by foreign cultivators!"
Gu Tiangang flatly refused.
Lu Qingyang's face darkened, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.
"If Gu Huang cannot be invaded, when has Qingyang's territory ever allowed Gu Huang to tread upon it?"
Hearing this,
Gu Tiangang's face also turned cold, and a murderous intent filled his eyes.
"In this world, it's nothing but the survival of the fittest. Given your status, how can you not understand this?"
"A fine survival of the fittest. Today, let me experience the power of the Gu Huang Sacred Body!"
Lu Qingyang sneered, and with a wave of his hand, azure sword energy shot out, its mighty force making Gu Tiangang's expression serious.
Gu Tiangang took a step forward, his right fist seemingly about to shatter the heavens and earth, clashing fiercely with the azure sword energy, creating an earth-shaking sound.
"In the battle of old, you used the power of the Dao of Heaven to defeat me. Today, I will show you the true might of the Gu Huang Sacred Body!"
Gu Tiangang roared, fully activating his Sacred Body bloodline. In the void, a towering ancient god seemed to manifest, exuding an ancient and vast aura.
In an instant,
Gu Tiangang punched out, his fist energy as if it could destroy the six realms and suppress all ages.
The terrifying power of a sixth-level peak cultivator was fully unleashed.
Even though Gu Fang and others were far away, they felt the terrifying power and their faces changed several times.
Gu Tiangang's strength far exceeded their expectations.
But now, with the arrival of the Lord of Gu Huang and the influx of powerful beings from Gu Huang Sect, the pressure on the Qingyang Immortal Nation increased exponentially, leaving them with no time to care for anything else.
"The Gu Huang Sacred Body!"
Lu Qingyang's eyes remained calm. Facing the incoming powerful fist, the sword intent around him soared, drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to form a blooming green lotus.
The green lotus bloomed.
Each petal was like a peerless celestial sword, the soul-stirring sword energy converging, silently tearing the space.
Standing atop the green lotus, Lu Qingyang used his right index finger as a sword, and endless sword energy erupted from the lotus. The sword energy that tore through the void was as if the Milky Way had overturned, terrifying to the extreme.
"Boom——"
The two forces collided, the terrifying fist energy instantly disintegrating.
The sharp sword energy slashed at Gu Tiangang's fist, causing his skin to crack and blood to splatter.
In an instant, the flesh sliced away by the sword energy regenerated, Gu Tiangang's face expressionless as he stepped on the void, charging directly at Lu Qingyang.
To him, although his opponent was strong, he was merely an avatar. The physical strength of his body could not compare to his own.
If he could engage in close combat, defeating him would be easy.
Seeing Gu Tiangang approaching, Lu Qingyang drew upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the surging sword energy pouring down like the Milky Way, its power enough to shatter the heavens and earth.
The power of this strike made Gu Tiangang feel a life-threatening danger.
Without hesitation, he spat out an ancient bronze cauldron.
The cauldron was surrounded by divine light, forcibly withstanding the sword energy Milky Way. Though it shook continuously, it did not shatter.
Immediately,
Gu Tiangang lifted the ancient bronze cauldron with his left hand, while his right hand's fist power soared.
The power of a sixth-level peak and the Gu Huang Sacred Body was fully displayed at this moment.
"A sixth-level magical treasure!"
Lu Qingyang's eyes flickered, naturally familiar with the existence of the ancient bronze cauldron.
As Gu Tiangang approached, Lu Qingyang let out a long howl, his internal spiritual power surging. Surprisingly, he did not dodge but faced the attack head-on.
"Boom!"
"Rumble, rumble!"
The two giants battled in the clouds, their terrifying power shattering the space.
Although Lu Qingyang was an avatar, his body forged by spiritual power was no less resilient than a sixth-level True Lord's body.
With every movement, countless laws evolved according to his will.
Various supreme techniques and secret arts were casually displayed, sometimes swordsmanship soaring, sometimes fist intent shaking the sky.
Sometimes blade light tore through the sky, sometimes thunder raged.
As the battle reached its peak,
Gu Tiangang grew increasingly alarmed!
He possessed the Gu Huang Sacred Body, renowned as the invincible True Lord, considering himself unmatched in the same realm.
But in front of Lu Qingyang, this Lord of Gu Huang felt an unprecedented pressure.
Even though Gu Tiangang had employed all his means, he could not shake Lu Qingyang at all.
Moreover,
As time passed, Gu Tiangang gradually fell into a disadvantage.
"Boom!"
Lu Qingyang's finger pierced through the space, the terrifying power breaking through the ancient bronze cauldron's defense. Cracks appeared on the solid sixth-level magical treasure.
With the cauldron damaged, Gu Tiangang felt as if he had been struck, his offensive immediately showing flaws.
Seizing the opportunity, Lu Qingyang landed a heavy punch on Gu Tiangang's chest.
"Crack——"
The sound of bones breaking echoed, Gu Tiangang's chest caving in, blood spurting from his mouth as he fell from the sky like a meteor.