Within the Star Realm, above The Void, the two figures clashed and separated instantly.
Zhao Li's left shoulder was shattered, but under the wash of Medicinal Power and vital energy, it was wriggling and recovering, a rather terrifying sight. Hun Tiandi's expression was normal, but for a moment, there was nothing he could do about the strange power in his heart meridian.
On the surface, it seemed Hun Tiandi had the upper hand, but only he himself knew how great the impact of that strange energy was on him! As soon as he tried to summon Dou Qi, that energy in his heart meridian would seize the opportunity to infiltrate it and corrode him. It could be said that until he resolved that energy, he could no longer attack with full force.
Below the battlefield, when Soul Extinguisher saw that the two hadn't exchanged blows again, his heart sank completely. He didn't understand Zhao Li, nor could he claim to understand Hun Tiandi well, but he knew some of the basic personality traits of this Clan Head he had followed for several hundred years. He knew that for the Soul Clan, if the Clan Head personally attacked and didn't win, it meant they had lost!
He hadn't forgotten that decades ago, the Clan Head had entrusted him with the task of searching for Zhao Li, and yet Zhao Li had grown up under the Soul Hall's search! He didn't dare to hope that after committing such a grave mistake, he could still receive forgiveness from the clan.
Hun Tiandi noticed his gaze and glanced at him. In reality, he wasn't as angry as Soul Extinguisher imagined. After all, if even he couldn't find someone, how could Soul Extinguisher possibly find them?
But it was just a casual glance, yet it made Soul Extinguisher tremble like a sieve, shaking non-stop. The prestige of Hun Tiandi within the Soul Clan was evident.
With a formidable enemy before him, Hun Tiandi had no time to deal with minor characters like Soul Extinguisher. He withdrew his gaze, looked at The Void, and suddenly spoke, his voice like a sudden clap of Thunder from a clear sky:
"Gu Yuan, with your status, why be so sneaky?"
As he spoke, his attention remained on Zhao Li. If Zhao Li showed any weakness, he wouldn't mind making a move to capture him. But to his disappointment, Zhao Li showed no reaction, as if he didn't know the meaning behind that name.
Or perhaps, he already knew who was coming!
For some reason, this thought flashed through Hun Tiandi's mind.
Thinking of this, a suspicion crossed Hun Tiandi's mind. His usually elegant and amiable face was now furrowed with a frown. Putting himself in the other's shoes, he even suspected that Zhao Li and Gu Yuan had colluded long ago! If that were true, it would be bad for him.
And after Hun Tiandi's voice spread out, ripples suddenly appeared in The Void. Then, something happened that would likely cause the Space, which had stubbornly been repairing The Void, to collapse. As Space undulated, a vortex slowly formed, and then, a figure slowly walked out from within the vortex, finally appearing under everyone's gaze.
The newcomer wore a simple green robe with no luxurious adornments. His face was stern, and at first glance, he looked like a rigid and serious scholar. His age seemed similar to Hun Tiandi's, around thirty, with a faint sense of vicissitude beneath his handsomeness.
The moment Gu Yuan saw Hun Tiandi's face, an urge to be provocative rose within him. Then, he let out a strange laugh:
"Heh heh, Hun Tiandi, it's been many years. You're still so useless, you can't even take down a junior..."
Although he spoke this way, a sense of caution and vigilance towards Zhao Li arose in Gu Yuan's heart. He was confident that he was not weaker than Hun Tiandi, but he wasn't sure if he was stronger. And this young man who had left Hun Tiandi helpless, he himself probably couldn't take him down either.
Hun Tiandi heard Gu Yuan's sarcastic remarks but didn't care about this meaningless verbal dispute. He knew Gu Yuan had been here for a while. After seeing him and Zhao Li exchange blows, Gu Yuan probably knew better than anyone what kind of person Zhao Li was.
He just stared intently at Gu Yuan, trying to find a clue from him. Then, he saw a barely perceptible hint of fear in Gu Yuan's eyes when he looked at Zhao Li. It seemed things weren't as he had thought, that...
On Zhao Li's side, he had finally seen the only two peak powerhouses on the Continent. And when they appeared before him together, Zhao Li felt surprisingly calm. They could no longer suppress him, could they?
He looked at Gu Yuan, then at Hun Tiandi, considering his next move. If Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan joined forces, he might have to flee.
What? You say the Soul Clan and Gu Clan are enemies and it's impossible for them to join forces?
Zhao Li truly had no confidence in Gu Yuan's intelligence. If he really were to join forces with Hun Tiandi under his instigation to eliminate him, Zhao Li wouldn't be surprised.
When he watched Battle Through the Heavens in his previous life, Zhao Li couldn't understand why Gu Yuan, being so confident and strong, would think that placing the Ancient Jade in the ancestral hall would be safer than carrying it with him. As a Dou Sheng powerhouse, he surely wouldn't lack Storage Ring Space to hold a piece of jade, right?
The result was that through his actions, a character who had been full of presence in the early stages ended up like a background extra, completely crushed by Hun Tiandi.
Zhao Li really had no confidence in Gu Yuan.
In The Void, the three stood in a triangular formation, each with different thoughts in their hearts. For a moment, the Star Realm fell silent.
"Hahaha, it's really lively here! Hun Tiandi, Gu Yuan, it's been a long time since we last met."
A few more minutes passed in silence, then a Thunder-like burst of laughter suddenly erupted out of nowhere. Following that, a silver-white lightning bolt flashed across the sky and instantly arrived next to the three figures.
When the lightning faded, a tall and sturdy figure appeared within it. His arms were crossed over his chest, and black Thunder light coiled around his body, occasionally letting out crackling sounds. Faintly, there was even a scorched smell in the air.
Lei Ying's appearance slightly eased the tense atmosphere among the few people present, and they all turned their gaze towards him.
In an instant, Lei Ying felt three terrifying auras quietly fall upon him. Even with his Eight-Star Dou Sheng strength, an extremely powerful pressure rose in his heart, causing his body to stiffen. He somewhat regretted coming here to join the excitement.
It was at this moment that he realized how terrifying these few people were, far beyond what he could withstand. Then, tumultuous waves churned in his heart.
That mysterious young man was actually able to confront Hun Tiandi and Gu Yuan without showing any fear!
He forcibly suppressed the urge to retreat some distance. When he looked at the three, a deep sense of dread appeared in his eyes. He spoke, asking:
"What is the meaning of this, gentlemen? And how should I address this gentleman?"
Hearing his words, the few didn't reply. They simply moved the aura that enveloped him away, finding their next victim.
Seeing that the few ignored him, a sense of helplessness arose in Lei Ying's heart. Although he was the leader of a Major Power, on this Continent where strength was paramount, his power had not yet reached a level that would make these few take him seriously.
And soon, he noticed something unusual about the few. Turning his head, he was stunned. In the distance, two people with solemn expressions were approaching together. And he recognized the newcomers; they were Yan Jin and Yao Dan, also leaders of Ancient Imperial Clans.
Zhao Li didn't recognize the newcomers, but feeling the strength of their auras and the characteristic Thunder, Fire, and Medicinal Fragrance, he had a guess about their identities. He muttered to himself:
What's going on? Who stirred up this hornet's nest of Ancient Imperial Clans? Why are they all showing up?
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