A slender and tall young figure appeared, his appearance graceful and his demeanor noble, like a celestial being descending from the heavens to cleanse the mortal realm.
Boom!
This ethereal young figure, now rising, was lifted by the descending colorful radiance into the sky. He embraced the heavens and the myriad of beings, as countless beams of colorful light poured into his body.
A vibrant life force and an overwhelming aura of grandeur and omnipresence emanated from him. Everyone was astonished by this celestial youth, even more so by the vigorous life force and the awe-inspiring aura he radiated.
Hiss—
While everyone was still in shock, a massive purple serpent rose from the ground, opening its gaping maw to devour the celestial figure in the sky.
"Impudent!"
"Cunning Queen Medusa, still attempting to strike first!"
"Stop her!"
...
Xie Biyan and Yan Luotian's expressions changed dramatically as they furiously rushed toward the celestial figure in the sky.
Ling Ying's face also darkened. Despite his warnings, someone dared to attack the young master of their clan, showing no respect for him or his clan!
"Presumptuous!"
As Ling Ying and the others hurried towards Gu Changqing, Gu Changqing suddenly opened his eyes. A vast and majestic aura burst forth from him. His gaze was like lightning, his stance regal. He reached out into the heavens and seized a colorful arc of light. Holding the rainbow light, he cast it downward with a powerful force.
"Not good!"
Queen Medusa's faint purple serpent eyes flashed with a hint of fear. She had merely sensed a special substance within Gu Changqing's body that could evolve her life level and intended to seize the opportunity to ambush and devour him.
But realizing her mistake too late, she was forced to dodge the fatal strike of the rainbow light in a hurry.
Despite her efforts, the rainbow light still struck her.
Half of Queen Medusa's body was shattered, and the lower half was turned to nothingness by the rainbow light.
"Ahhh—"
Queen Medusa emitted an extremely mournful scream before retreating into the Monster Mountain Range, vanishing quickly.
Shu! Shu! Shu!
The figures flying through the sky were also stunned, halting in shock as they gazed at Gu Changqing in the air, afraid to advance.
Even a formidable existence like Queen Medusa, known for her ferocity and at the pinnacle of the Dou Huang, was severely injured and forced to flee by a single move from this person.
Those of them who were at the Dou Emperor and Dou Ancestor levels, who were not much stronger than Queen Medusa, would fare no better. Even Yan Luotian and Xie Biyan looked apprehensive, not daring to advance. "Master Changqing, you have finally emerged from seclusion!" Ling Ying approached Gu Changqing with an excited tone. He wasn't sure of Gu Changqing's current strength but could feel that the young master was now incredibly powerful.
"Thank you for your hard work in guarding me, Elder Ling," Gu Changqing acknowledged Ling Ying with a nod.
"Master Changqing, you flatter me. It is my duty to protect you. Have you reached the Dou Ancestor level?" Ling Ying's gaze fell upon Gu Changqing's figure suspended in the sky. There were no visible Dou Qi wings on his back, nor could Ling Ying sense any Dou Qi aura. This either meant Master Changqing had advanced to Dou Ancestor or beyond. Either way, it left Ling Ying deeply shocked.
"No, I have merely grasped a bit of the Heavenly Dao's power," Gu Changqing shook his head and smiled.
The process of refining the perfect Dao foundation was even smoother than he had anticipated. Moreover, the final gift from the Heavenly Dao allowed him to grasp part of the Heavenly Dao's power within the Dou Qi continent. The so-called Heavenly Dao's power means that within a certain range, Gu Changqing can command the laws of the Dou Qi continent, acting with the authority of the Heavenly Dao. Within this range, he is virtually invincible.
The extent of this invincibility is limited only by the extreme conditions of the realm beyond this range. For example, within a radius of one hundred meters, he can freely manipulate all the energy and even matter, causing mountains to move and waters to part with ease.
However, if an attack beyond this one-hundred-meter limit were to strike, even Gu Changqing's Heavenly Dao power would be unable to block it. Nevertheless, Gu Changqing had transcended the constraints of the world, allowing him to move effortlessly in mid-air as if walking on solid ground.
After speaking, Gu Changqing's figure flickered and appeared one hundred meters away in an instant. With another flicker, he was one hundred meters further, and within a few more flashes, he stood in front of Xie Biyan and Yan Luotian.
"It was you two who acted against me earlier?" Gu Changqing asked coldly.
Yan Luotian and Xie Biyan exchanged uneasy glances. They were deeply wary of Gu Changqing. His mere casual action had severely wounded Queen Medusa. Though they were Dou Ancestor, they were not significantly stronger than Queen Medusa. Furthermore, the strange, instantaneous movement Gu Changqing used to appear before them was unlike anything they had seen, leaving them feeling inadequate.
"Uh, it's a misunderstanding, young master. We thought that was a divine beast egg, not intending to offend," Yan Luotian said, reluctantly admitting their mistake. He did not wish to provoke Gu Changqing further.
"Indeed, this was a misunderstanding. Please forgive us, young master. May I inquire which prominent clan you hail from? I might have heard of it from my travels," Xie Biyan added, trying to probe Gu Changqing's background while smiling.
"My background is not something you are entitled to know. Since you have acknowledged your offense, show me your sincerity," Gu Changqing said coldly, his tone filled with an air of superiority.
"Sincerity?!" Yan Luotian and Xie Biyan were taken aback. It seemed this mysterious young master did not intend to let them off easily. "What kind of sincerity does the young master require from us?" Yan Luotian asked, forcing a smile.
Xie Biyan narrowed his eyes, trying to gauge whether Gu Changqing truly possessed such formidable strength.