He looked up, following the sound.
Xu Chuan, accompanied by Feng Qingyang, walked towards them, treading on air. With every step, divine radiance cascaded around his body, making him as dazzling as a present-day deity.
Upon seeing Xu Chuan, Li Yan's gaze was filled with extreme hatred. Xu Chuan's two sentences struck his heart like needles. His only two disciples capable of contending for the position of Xuan Tian Holy Lord had fallen at Xu Chuan's hands, completely shattering his ambitions. At his current cultivation and status, he could no longer advance. He could only rely on his descendants to rise in the future and help him, perhaps even breaking through to the Emperor Venerable Realm. But now, all hope was shattered. And the culprit behind it all was none other than Xu Chuan before him!
"You've arrived? Is the breakthrough complete?" Xuan Sa's killing intent and coldness vanished from his face, replaced by a smile of concern as he asked Xu Chuan. He had already discussed with the two Grand Elders and planned for Xu Chuan to inherit the position of Tai Yi Holy Lord. Naturally, he did not want to see Xu Chuan in any danger.
"Thank you for your concern, Holy Lord. The breakthrough was successful!" Xu Chuan nodded. His emotions did not fluctuate much despite breaking through to the Half-Emperor realm, as his true strength had long since reached a terrifying level. This was merely an advancement in his cultivation.
"Good!"
"This is truly excellent!"
Hearing Xu Chuan's affirmative answer, Xuan Sa and the two Grand Elders were overjoyed. With this, Xu Chuan now possessed the genuine capital to lead the Tai Yi Holy Land. Xuan Sa could rest assured, hand over the Tai Yi Holy Land to Xu Chuan, and go into seclusion with peace of mind.
In stark contrast to the harmonious and peaceful atmosphere on Xu Chuan's side, Li Yan's faction wore grim expressions. They had only just arrived at Tai Yi Holy Land, and already five Half-Emperors from their side had been lost, with no means to stop it. This felt like a slap in the face.
"Xu Chuan, Xu Chuan, you will surely die today!" Li Yan gritted his teeth, clenching his fists. His primal energy involuntarily leaked out, his aura climbing. He could no longer bear it and wanted to kill Xu Chuan to assuage his hatred.
"Kill me?"
"With you alone?"
"Or these good-for-nothings behind you?"
Xu Chuan looked at Li Yan and spoke dismissively, belittling them to worthlessness.
"You are courting death!"
Before Li Yan could speak, the two Half-Emperor realm experts from the San Yang Holy Land, their faces grim, spoke first. Among their group, aside from Li Yan, their faction held the deepest hatred for Xu Chuan. Now that they were being so insulted by Xu Chuan, how could they tolerate it? They surged forward, preparing to join forces against Xu Chuan.
However, just as they were about to act, they were stopped by someone.
"Such an arrogant fellow, let me test how capable he truly is!"
The one who spoke was none other than Long Tu, who had been standing behind Li Yan and Hou Qinglin. He had been watching the proceedings like a spectator. Due to his absolute confidence in his own strength, he hadn't taken anyone present seriously. But now, Xu Chuan's words had enraged him. With burning anger, he intended to teach this impudent individual a brutal lesson, to let him know who the true number one prodigy of Xuan Tian was!
"Xu Chuan, dare you fight me one-on-one?" Long Tu raised an eyebrow and asked Xu Chuan directly.
"If you win this battle, we will retreat immediately and never mention opportunity again. If you lose, not only will you die, but everyone in Tai Yi Holy Land behind you, down to the last ant, will perish!"
"So, do you dare?"
He spoke proudly, his voice like thunder rolling through the heavens, reaching everyone's ears. Long Tu was supremely confident. Without consulting anyone, he had dictated the tone of this conflict.
Upon hearing this, even the Half-Emperors on Li Yan's side frowned slightly. But considering Long Tu's identity and strength, their frowns relaxed. Long Tu was born with the destiny of heaven and earth, a natural martial arts prodigy, and hailed from the Xuan Tian Holy Land. Many years ago, he had swept through the prodigies of the Central Region, becoming an invincible existence. Now, with many years having passed, his strength was unfathomable. Dealing with Xu Chuan, who had only recently risen, would be a simple matter, wouldn't it?
Long Tu could not possibly lose this battle! The promise of retreat if he lost was naturally something that would not come to pass. With this realization, no one had any objections. At this moment, all eyes were on Xu Chuan, eager to see his choice. Would he rise to the challenge or evade it?
Even Xuan Sa and the other two were watching Xu Chuan with curiosity. They too wanted to see what choice Xu Chuan would make. They had witnessed Xu Chuan's growth firsthand, yet they had never seen him unleash his full power. Naturally, they were curious. Long Tu's challenge now presented an opportunity. It was an opportunity for Xu Chuan to showcase himself, and an opportunity for Xuan Sa to smoothly hand over the Tai Yi Holy Land to Xu Chuan!
As for Xu Chuan losing? They had never considered it! Xu Chuan had been undefeated since his rise. This was strength, this was a prodigy! He would not lose, and he could not lose! If Xu Chuan chose to fight, they would support him wholeheartedly.
"Xu Chuan, do you dare or not!" Long Tu scanned the surroundings and then shouted again.
"Since you are so eager to die, why should I not oblige you?"
Xu Chuan's calm voice echoed, instantly spreading throughout the area and reaching everyone's ears. Long Tu's challenge was unexpected. But even if he had known in advance, he would have felt no fear.
"Very good, you have some backbone!"
"In that case, I will grant you a swift death!"
He shouted again, his tone arrogant. As his voice fell, a true dragon phantom appeared behind him. Its massive head was ferocious and terrifying, exuding a powerful aura of killing intent. The formidable pressure of a peak Half-Emperor realm was fully displayed at this moment. The warriors around, feeling this pressure, turned pale and showed expressions of fear. Even the faces of the dozen or so Half-Emperor realm experts turned ashen with fear. They looked at Long Tu in disbelief. The strength Long Tu was now displaying made even them feel immense pressure, making them hesitant to face him alone.
"This pressure, this true dragon?"
"Is this the complete True Dragon Undying Body?"
"Hiss!"
Those who knew the inside story revealed expressions of shock. It was rumored that the Xuan Tian Holy Lord, Long An, possessed the True Dragon Body. It was precisely due to this formidable physique that he had reached his current status. And it was rumored that his son, Long Tu, had inherited his physique. However, when he was born, the heavens and earth had undergone a great change, and his physique had also transformed, becoming the legendary True Dragon Undying Body, said to exist only in chaos. Now, it seemed the rumors were true! Furthermore, Long Tu had developed the True Dragon Undying Body to a terrifying extent!
"No wonder he is so confident in challenging Xu Chuan. So that's the reason."
Xue San Jian and Zhu Ru Feng, rarely, frowned.