At this moment, having already returned to Zhenyang Peak, he was still unaware that he was about to become the ruler of the Taiyi Holy Land.
As for the approaching enemies, the vast machine that was the Taiyi Holy Land began to stir.
Numerous disciples who had been out for training were recalled.
Many dark guards fighting against demons in the small world were also drawn out.
In an instant, the Holy Land was abuzz with activity.
Only a small portion of disciples, unaware of the inner workings, appeared somewhat bewildered, unsure of the Holy Land's intentions.
"Your Highness, we've received news that a multitude of forces are heading towards the Taiyi Holy Land. There are nearly twenty Half-Emperor realm powerhouses among them."
"Do you require me to contact the Undying Volcano for reinforcements?"
Feng Qingyang stood beside Xu Chuan and asked.
These people were all coming for Xu Chuan, and he feared the Taiyi Holy Land might not be able to withstand them.
After all, with so many forces and so many powerhouses united, if they were in the Southern Domain, they would be enough to sweep across the entire region.
He was unaware of the Taiyi Holy Land's hidden foundation and thus worried about Xu Chuan's safety.
He wanted to seek help from his own Undying Volcano, come to the Taiyi Holy Land, and jointly resist the enemy.
"There's no need."
"A bunch of insignificant ants, what is there to fear?"
Xu Chuan said dismissively.
A dozen or so Half-Emperors were nothing; he could灭 them with a flick of his wrist!
It wasn't as if he hadn't killed any before!
Besides, with the Holy Land's foundation, even if he didn't act, they could safely weather this crisis.
To breach the Taiyi Holy Land, they would need to unite the forces of all five domains and launch a full-scale assault; otherwise, they couldn't even dream of it!
"By the way, use this weapon for now. I'll refine it for you again later!"
Xu Chuan suddenly remembered the Emperor Weapon staff he had obtained earlier.
He took it out of his storage ring and handed it to Feng Qingyang.
"This... Holy Son Your Highness, this is too precious, I cannot accept it."
Feng Qingyang was not someone who lacked discernment. The moment he saw the staff, he recognized it as a first-tier Emperor Weapon.
Moreover, this kind of powerful and direct weapon matched him perfectly.
He fell in love with the staff at first sight.
However, it was too precious, so he had to suppress his desire and quickly shook his head in refusal.
"If I give it to you, you take it."
"This thing is of no use to me, and I don't even fancy such trash Emperor Weapons."
Xu Chuan did not hide his disdain.
A heavily damaged first-tier Emperor Weapon was truly not worth his attention.
The weakest Emperor Weapon he possessed was a second-tier one, on the verge of breaking through to the third-tier, a powerful Emperor Weapon.
Compared to that, this black staff was far inferior.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Then I shall accept it."
Seeing Xu Chuan's firm stance, Feng Qingyang no longer refused.
He indeed needed a suitable weapon.
During the time Xu Chuan was participating in the Five Domains Grand Competition, he had not been idle either.
Now, his cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Heavenly King realm.
With this Emperor Weapon staff, the strength he could unleash could even rival that of a peak Heavenly King!
It would be of great help to him.
He silently recorded this favor in his heart.
He vowed that when those forces attacked, he would kill more of them to repay Xu Chuan.
"Go back and familiarize yourself with this staff, then prepare to face the enemy with me!"
Xu Chuan waved his hand, letting Feng Qingyang leave.
He also planned to refine the Heaven-tier Breakthrough Pill he had obtained earlier before those people arrived, to break through to the Half-Emperor realm in one go.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Feng Qingyang left, holding the staff.
Only Xu Chuan remained alone in the hall.
He took out the pill and swallowed it in one gulp.
Instantly, Xu Chuan felt a surge of warmth flow through his limbs.
That familiar sensation of breakthrough reappeared.
"Break for me!"
Xu Chuan roared.
Then, with all his might, he relied on the medicinal properties of the pill to begin attacking the barrier between the Heavenly King realm and the Half-Emperor realm.
Boom!
There were no surprises.
Xu Chuan's foundation was sufficient, and his own accumulation was enough. He was only a step away from the Half-Emperor realm.
Now, with the help of the pill, he easily crossed this barrier and reached the Half-Emperor realm.
In an instant, a powerful aura enveloped the entire Zhenyang Peak, and then spread throughout the Holy Land.
Everyone within the Holy Land felt as if a scorching sun had risen in the sky, so dazzling.
It made it difficult for people to open their eyes.
The powerful aura made many people struggle to breathe.
They all turned their gaze towards Zhenyang Peak, the source of this aura, and speculated about what had happened.
Those with great power guessed the reason and looked at the summit of Zhenyang Peak in horror.
"The Holy Son has actually broken through to the Half-Emperor realm!"
"This is too fast!"
"What a terrifying breakthrough speed!"
"As expected of the Holy Son!"
They all exclaimed, shocked by Xu Chuan's breakthrough speed.
After all, before participating in the Five Domains Grand Competition, Xu Chuan's cultivation realm was only the fifth level of the Heavenly King realm.
How long had it been since then?
He had already broken through to the Half-Emperor realm!
This was simply terrifying, monstrously talented.
No prodigy could achieve such a breakthrough speed as Xu Chuan, nor possess such immense strength!
He was beyond ordinary comprehension.
At this moment, Xuan Sa and the other two, who were conversing in the main hall of Taiyi, also felt this aura.
Expressions of surprise and joy immediately appeared on their faces.
"This kid has given us another surprise!"
"Before, we were worried that after you left, he, a peak Heavenly King, might not be able to command respect. Now, it seems our worries were completely unnecessary!"
"With such a Holy Son, it is truly the fortune of our Taiyi!"
All three marveled at Xu Chuan's breakthrough speed.
They were incredibly surprised.
Even in their youth, they could not have achieved what Xu Chuan had.
Xu Chuan had far surpassed them, and his future was limitless!
At the same time, a sense of urgency arose in Xuan Sa's heart.
If he didn't break through soon, he would be surpassed by his disciple.
How could this be allowed!
However, just as everyone in the Taiyi Holy Land was immersed in the shock of Xu Chuan's breakthrough,
Outside the mountain gate of the Holy Land, a group of unwelcome guests had arrived uninvited.
These were the vanguard forces from the Eastern Domain.
Yao Mountain Sword Sect, Silver Moon Holy Land, Tai Xu Holy Land, and some other sects that harbored enmity with the Taiyi Holy Land.
With several major forces taking the lead, sects that originally dared not provoke the Taiyi Holy Land also came to cause trouble.
Almost all their powerhouses were dispatched, led by five Half-Emperor realm powerhouses, gathered outside the mountain gate, creating a mighty spectacle.
"Xuan Sa, hand over Xu Chuan!"
"You killed our Sword Son and Holy Son, and you must give us an explanation!"
"Otherwise, the Taiyi Holy Land may face the crisis of annihilation today!"
A middle-aged man holding a long sword floated in the air and coldly shouted into the Holy Land.
His aura was immense, clearly indicating he was a Half-Emperor realm powerhouse.
Furthermore, his cultivation was in the way of the sword, making his killing intent exceptionally strong.
He was the Sect Master of the Yao Mountain Sword Sect, Qu Heng.
A Half-Emperor of the Sword Dao.
He rose from humble beginnings with his powerful swordsmanship and became the Sect Master of the Yao Mountain Sword Sect.
He had a son, Qu Wushang, who was killed by Xu Chuan.
With his only son killed by Xu Chuan, the old and new grudges combined made him unable to hold back any longer, and he personally led his men to the Taiyi Holy Land.
He was prepared for revenge!
As for the opportunities, he knew he had no chance of competing for them.
Therefore, his sole objective on this trip was to slay Xu Chuan with his sword!