The cultivators of Gu Huang were all in shock, witnessing Gu Tiangang's crushing defeat.
The invincible True Lord, Gu Tiangang!
He was the pinnacle cultivator of Gu Huang, unrivaled in the land.
Even among the three major sects of Gu Huang, his prowess was unparalleled, commanding respect from all.
Though Gu Tiangang had suffered defeat at the hands of Lu Qingyang in the past, it was well known that this was due to the suppression by the Dao of Heaven.
Had it been on his home turf, Lu Qingyang would have stood no chance.
However, today's events felt like a resounding slap in the face of all onlookers.
Gu Tiangang was defeated!
And defeated without any suspense, unable to gain the upper hand at any moment, his overwhelming might causing chills to run down their spines.
Gu Tiangang's fall undeniably injected a strong dose of confidence into the Qingyang Immortal Nation.
Lu Qingyang stood with his hands behind his back, expressionless and indifferent, as if defeating Gu Tiangang was nothing worth celebrating.
In an instant, Lu Qingyang's voice resonated in the minds of everyone present.
"The three major sects of Gu Huang should not be underestimated. Although Gu Tiangang has fallen, sixth-level powerhouses will soon arrive. At this moment, everyone must break through the encirclement with all their might. The time limit is one hour. Those who cannot break through must retreat back to Qingyang!"
Hearing this, Gu Fang and the others exchanged knowing glances, then resolutely burned their blood and spiritual power, unleashing strength far beyond their limits, catching their enemies off guard.
"Boom——"
Several fifth-level powerhouses of Gu Huang were forced back. Gu Fang and the others bravely led the charge, tearing open the encirclement and leading the troops to break through.
The other cultivators of Qingyang Immortal Nation understood Lu Qingyang's intent and stopped lingering in battle, focusing entirely on breaking through.
Lu Qingyang stood in mid-air, no longer attacking Gu Tiangang. Any powerful cultivator from Gu Huang who attempted to block their way was mercilessly slain by him.
In the midst of the fierce battle between the two realms, how could Lu Qingyang hold back?
With the power that had crushed Gu Tiangang, even fifth-level True Lords could be instantly obliterated when he fully exerted himself.
In an instant, the void trembled.
A middle-aged man in white robes descended from the sky, striking directly at Lu Qingyang with a palm.
At the same time, another figure in Daoist robes appeared, also launching a fierce attack on Lu Qingyang.
The combined power of these two immense forces shattered the space, sweeping towards Lu Qingyang like a torrent.
Lu Qingyang roared, his palms transforming into a Tai Chi shield, drawing the spiritual power of the eight directions and unleashing a powerful strike.
"Boom——"
The collision of three torrents shattered the space like a broken mirror.
Gale winds swept across, altering the heavens and the earth, dimming the sunlight.
Lu Qingyang stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, like an immortal descended to earth, his expression always calm, his gaze fixed on the two newcomers.
"The three major sects of Gu Huang—Gu Huang, Tianyang, and Taixu—Gu Huang has already arrived, you two must be from Tianyang and Taixu."
"I am Qiu Chengfeng from Tianyang Sect," the middle-aged man in white said solemnly, his tone calm.
After he finished speaking, the man in Daoist robes waved his whisk and said indifferently, "I am Ye Taixian."
Qiu Chengfeng and Ye Taixian, Lu Qingyang knew from Xue Wei's memory, were the leaders of Tianyang and Taixu Sects respectively.
They stood shoulder to shoulder with Gu Tiangang, all being True Lords.
Lu Qingyang activated his Celestial Eye of Dao, probing the cultivation levels of the two.
Qiu Chengfeng and Ye Taixian were both at the peak of the sixth level, just a step away from the seventh level, similar to Gu Tiangang.
Qiu Chengfeng said, "I heard that although Qingyang is in the end times, there is someone capable of defeating the Lord of Gu. I was quite curious."
"Seeing you today, your reputation is well-deserved. May I ask for your esteemed name?"
"Lu Qingyang."
Lu Qingyang uttered three words.
Qiu Chengfeng nodded, then surveyed the battlefield and the ones breaking through, his face growing colder.
"There is no need for words in the struggle between the two realms. Though you defeated the Lord of Gu, Gu Huang is not just Gu Huang Sect."
"The dignity of Gu Huang cannot be violated. Today, we must face each other in a duel."
With that, Qiu Chengfeng took the initiative, spitting out a golden sword. The moment he grasped the sword, his aura changed drastically.
The sword energy slashed through the sky like a blazing sun, tearing the space apart with its domineering strike.
Ye Taixian waved his whisk, the countless silver threads transforming into blades, easily piercing the space, the chilling killing intent permeating, like the descent of the Dao of Heaven.
At the same time, Gu Tiangang rose again, the ancient bronze cauldron carrying the force of ages, striking directly at Lu Qingyang.
In an instant, the leaders of the three major sects of Gu Huang joined forces, their combined power terrifying, a challenge even for ordinary sixth-level powerhouses.
Lu Qingyang's face was more serious than ever; the joint effort of the three leaders was the strongest adversary he had ever faced.
Yet he felt no fear.
"Fight!"
Lu Qingyang stepped into the air, sword energy transforming into blooming green lotuses.
One finger pierced the sky, the sword's path shattering the void, endless sword energy sweeping the sky, engaging in an unceasing battle with the three major sects.
"Boom——"
The sky above Gu Huang trembled, the vast waves of power surging like an abyss, as if to shake the entire Gu Huang.
...
In the Wuxian Realm, a certain desolate mountain, covered in black soil resembling dried blood, devoid of life, where no living beings could be found.
This place seemed like the final resting place of the dead, the end of all things.
Death appeared to be the only theme here.
Suddenly, shadows spread from the base of the desolate mountain, transforming into a mysterious black mist, rising like a person, roaring towards a certain place in Gu Huang, causing the entire desolate mountain to tremble violently.
As the black mist roared, some ancient cultivators in seclusion suddenly opened their eyes, looking towards the desolate mountain in shock.
"The mysterious force has reappeared, could it be that the Forbidden Abyss of Life is expanding again?"
This voice vanished in an instant, the ancient cultivators closing their eyes again, everything returning to normal.
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