"Since you're here, let's make an example out of him!"
"That will show those insignificant brats that not everyone has the ability to snatch things from my Xu Chuan!"
Xu Chuan stood at the bow of the ship, killing intent glinting in his eyes.
This wasn't the first time he'd resorted to killing one to warn a hundred.
Every single time, the effect had been immensely satisfying!
And today seemed to be no exception.
The Thunder Sect Master stood opposite Xu Chuan, speaking with a chilling tone, "Xu Chuan, I've heard you obtained an opportunity to break through to the Emperor Realm?"
"Hand over the opportunity, and I might spare your life!"
He had never seen Xu Chuan fight personally, only hearing tales of his strength.
Upon learning that Xu Chuan possessed the key to Emperor Realm breakthrough, he had swiftly gathered his forces to ambush Xu Chuan in the void.
In his eyes, no matter how strong Xu Chuan was, he was merely a Heavenly King realm martial artist.
He, on the other hand, was a seasoned Half-Emperor, supported by numerous Heavenly King realm followers, and the void was his domain. Defeating Xu Chuan and seizing the opportunity would be as easy as flipping his hand!
The thought of failure had never even crossed his mind.
Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan chuckled lightly and said, "The opportunity is in my hands, but what gives you the right to take it?"
"Is it your own strength, or that bunch of weaklings behind you?"
Xu Chuan didn't mince words at all.
Ever since breaking through to the peak of the ninth level of the Heavenly King realm, coupled with his absolute power, Xu Chuan no longer regarded these ordinary Half-Emperor realm martial artists with much concern.
Only a few top-tier, veteran Half-Emperors were worthy of his attention.
Hearing Xu Chuan's words, the Thunder Sect Master's face contorted.
He, a dignified Half-Emperor, was being mocked by an ant like this.
It was an utter humiliation!
With a darkened expression, he boomed, "Don't just rely on your sharp tongue. I'll ask you one more time, are you going to hand it over or not?"
"If you hand it over, I promise I won't harm your lives and will let you leave safely!"
"If you insist on being stubborn, then don't blame me for being merciless!"
"For the sake of my martial path, I don't mind bullying the weak."
The Thunder Sect Master threatened, still hoping for a victory without a fight, to successfully obtain the opportunity for Emperor Realm breakthrough.
He knew well that countless forces and individuals were already on their way.
If he couldn't get the opportunity quickly and retreat into the void, then his chance would truly be gone!
Those top-tier forces would never allow such an opportunity to fall into his hands.
Having grown accustomed to threats, Xu Chuan's heart remained unmoved, his expression calm.
"I said, if you have the ability, come and take it!"
"You refuse a toast, and insist on a penalty!"
"Since you're seeking your own demise, don't blame me!"
The Thunder Sect Master, growing anxious, no longer wished to delay.
With a wave of his hand, he roared, "Attack together! Let's finish this quickly and seize the opportunity!"
At his command, the experts of the Thunder Sect all tensed, their powerful auras permeating the surrounding void.
The resounding thunderclaps continued to echo.
CRASH!
The Thunder Sect Master struck first.
He stomped his foot fiercely, instantly entering the void. Countless void thunderbolts coalesced, shaking the entire space.
"Accept my wrath, Xu Chuan!"
The Thunder Sect Master conjured a colossal thunderous foot and descended towards the Taiyi warship, intending to crush it to pieces.
The Thunder Sect martial artists behind him were not to be outdone, unleashing their attacks.
In an instant, countless void thunderbolts formed into various attacks, poised to strike.
They waited for the colossal foot to shatter the warship before unleashing their thunderous assault to kill the others of the Taiyi Holy Land.
Facing such a powerful onslaught.
Xu Chuan's expression remained calm.
He leaped into the void.
The Hell Suppressing Demonic Blade appeared in his hand.
"Slash!"
With a soft shout, a massive crimson blade energy materialized.
The void froze, and the winds and clouds shifted.
BOOM!
The blade energy arrived in an instant, directly cleaving the thunderous foot.
In the blink of an eye, the colossal foot was severed at its root.
Following that, the blade energy exploded.
Transforming into countless fusion flames, it incinerated the core within the thunderous foot, the actual leg.
"Ah!"
The Thunder Sect Master let out a pained cry.
He hadn't expected his attack to be ineffective, let alone for one of his legs to be directly severed by Xu Chuan!
In a mere exchange of blows, he had suffered a grave injury.
"Sect Master!"
Seeing their Sect Master injured, the other martial artists of the Thunder Sect could not stand idly by.
All their attacks immediately surged towards Xu Chuan.
They were determined to kill Xu Chuan and avenge their Sect Master.
However.
Facing these attacks, Xu Chuan didn't even move.
A golden light flashed across his body.
All the attacks were completely blocked.
They failed to inflict even the slightest harm on Xu Chuan.
This was the defensive power of the Golden Ancient Palace manifesting.
"Is this all the Thunder Sect has, with so many of you?"
Xu Chuan spoke with disappointment.
The strength of an entire sect couldn't even harm him.
And with this, they still thought they could snatch the opportunity from his hands?
It was a colossal joke!
"You..."
The Thunder Sect Master stared blankly at the scene.
For a moment, he couldn't react.
He couldn't believe that Xu Chuan was so powerful, far exceeding his expectations!
Facing Xu Chuan's strength, they had no chance of victory.
"I have no desire to waste more time with you!"
"It's time to send you on your way!"
Xu Chuan shook his head, his expression bored.
He raised the Hell Suppressing Demonic Blade in his hand once more.
A terrifying pressure reverberated throughout the void.
At this moment, everyone, including the Thunder Sect Master, felt a sense of despair.
As they watched the blood-red blade energy that blotted out the sky gradually erode their psychological defenses.
A wave of regret washed over the group.
But they were already in too deep.
From the moment they decided to attack Xu Chuan, their path to survival had vanished.
Now, seeking to retreat or beg for mercy was impossible.
"Kill!"
The Thunder Sect Master pushed his primal energy to its limit and roared.
He refused to be a sitting duck and intended to make a final struggle.
All the Thunder Sect martial artists snapped back to reality at his roar.
They, too, did not wish to die.
And the only way to survive was to kill Xu Chuan!
Thus, they unleashed their ultimate trump cards.
Everyone channeled their strength to the Thunder Sect Master.
Hoping to use this to withstand Xu Chuan.
The desperate Thunder Sect Master now emanated a heart-stopping aura around his body.
Seeing this, Xu Chuan's expression remained unchanged, a flicker of mockery in his eyes.
Could this level of power change the tide of battle?
They underestimated him far too much!
Xu Chuan slightly turned his head, swung his long blade, and let out a gentle slash towards them.
*Ching!*
Blade energy erupted, tearing the void in half, and instantly descended upon the heads of the Thunder Sect members.
God Slaying Blade Technique!
All the killing intent in the world, at this moment, was concentrated in this single strike.
Wherever it passed, life was extinguished, and none could survive.
*Crack!*
The blade energy instantly shattered the Thunder Sect Master's defenses.
He was utterly unable to resist damage of this caliber.
*Pfft!*
A splash of blood appeared.