With a roar, Xu Chuan instantly appeared above the Void Beast's head.
The Zhenyu Demon Blade in his hand, carrying an unparalleled aura, slashed down.
Sensing the blow, the Void Beast raised one of its tentacles, lashing out at Xu Chuan, attempting to block the strike.
*Splat!*
Even though the Void Beast's body was robust, it was no match for the Zhenyu Demon Blade.
With a single stroke, Xu Chuan severed the thick tentacle.
*Roar, roar, roar!*
In pain, the mindless Void Beast began to bellow madly.
It grew increasingly frenzied.
All its tentacles thrashed about, striking the void with piercing roars.
For a moment, Xu Chuan found himself unable to find an opening.
However, Xu Chuan was not limited to close-quarters combat.
He drew the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow with two of his arms, and an arrow radiating infinite flames appeared on the bowstring, ready to be unleashed.
It was truly the fusion of flames; even the void began to sizzle under their inferno.
Xu Chuan had no doubt that if the flames were allowed to continue, they might very well burn through the world's membrane.
*Roar!*
Perhaps sensing the danger, the Void Beast's roars grew fiercer.
But Xu Chuan would give it no chance to beg for mercy. Besides, with its intelligence, it wouldn't be able to make such a gesture!
"Beast, die!"
*Whoosh!*
The arrow flew, carrying unparalleled power, streaking towards the Void Beast.
It pierced through several of its tentacles and detonated on its head.
*Boom!*
A deafening explosion, accompanied by the sizzling sound of roasting meat and pained roars.
Xu Chuan, from afar, could smell roasted meat!
The aroma instantly stirred memories within him.
Grilled squid, so delicious!
After the flames subsided, Xu Chuan finally saw the pitiful state of the Void Beast.
Its head was blown off, its octopus-like face was blackened, and one of its eyes was gone.
In a single strike, its years of cultivation were reduced to ashes.
"His Highness the Holy Son is this powerful?"
Seeing this, some of the Dark Guards who had never witnessed Xu Chuan fight personally exclaimed in disbelief!
They usually fought demons in their small world. It was only recently, with Situ Lin's departure, that they had the opportunity to escort Xu Chuan and relax a little.
Otherwise, they would still be locked in a life-or-death struggle with the demons!
Naturally, they had never seen Xu Chuan in action and were unaware of his strength, only having heard tales.
They had heard that the Taiyi Holy Land had produced a peerless prodigy, unmatched by any.
Seeing him today, his reputation was indeed well-deserved!
Beside them, Gu Zhen also revealed a look of astonishment.
He knew Xu Chuan's talent was peerless and his strength formidable.
But today, the power Xu Chuan displayed still shocked him!
He was even stronger than when they went to the Yaochi Holy Land or emerged from the Emperor's Tomb.
His strength had improved significantly in all aspects.
Now, facing a full-powered Xu Chuan, even he felt a tremor in his heart.
"His Highness the Holy Son's talent is simply too heaven-defying!"
"Are the Holy Master's orders for us to protect him, or for him to protect us?"
Gu Zhen shook his head and chuckled wryly.
Indeed, this world belonged to the young!
He was old, and the Heavenly King Realm ninth level was his limit!
He feared he would never have the chance to break through to the Half-Emperor realm in this lifetime.
Xu Chuan, however, had no time for these musings.
Under everyone's gaze, he attacked again.
This time, Xu Chuan directly threw out the Golden Ancient Palace, suppressing the Void Beast's body.
Then, with fists in both hands, blades in both hands, and bows in both hands, he launched a three-pronged assault.
His entire yuan force was mobilized, and the boost from his inner world was instantly applied.
Divine abilities, fate, anything that could enhance his power, Xu Chuan activated them all.
It was at this moment that Xu Chuan's aura reached its peak.
Terrifying divine might radiated outwards, its pressure forcing everyone on the warship to bow their heads.
Everyone was horrified!
When had they ever witnessed such a scene?
It was too terrifying!
Xu Chuan's current strength was infinitely close to the Half-Emperor realm!
Even some weaker Half-Emperors might not be his match!
This immense power, Xu Chuan himself could barely control.
If his soul had not transformed into a Yang God, he would not have dared to unleash his power so recklessly!
He might have lost control!
Now that he had the opportunity, he naturally wanted to test his full strength and prepare for the challenges ahead!
Attacking again, Xu Chuan held nothing back this time.
Strike while the iron is hot!
The Zhenyu Demon Blade led the charge, followed by his fists, and then another arrow.
Combined with the suppression of the Golden Ancient Palace, they struck the Void Beast.
The subsequent battle left those on the warship dumbfounded.
*Splat!*
The Zhenyu Demon Blade sliced through the air, severing tentacles one by one.
Although they would grow back quickly, the consumption was immense.
Xu Chuan gave it no chance to breathe!
After the blade came the fists, then the arrows.
Under a barrage of attacks, its tentacles vanished without a trace!
Furthermore, it no longer had the energy to regenerate them.
The consumption was too great!
*Roar!*
The Void Beast was unwilling to accept defeat, to be suppressed by a human martial artist, and let out a piercing roar.
Then, it opened its massive maw and lunged at Xu Chuan.
Even at this stage, it still chose to fight rather than flee, engaging Xu Chuan in combat.
It fought as if it were fearless of death, which was highly abnormal!
This further convinced Xu Chuan that someone was indeed manipulating events from behind the scenes!
"I cannot let you live!"
A cold glint appeared in Xu Chuan's eyes as he spoke softly.
He also wanted to see who was pulling the strings!
*Slash!*
Xu Chuan's most powerful strike landed directly on the Void Beast's head.
*Crack.*
The monstrous head, along with the remaining half of its body, was instantly split in two.
From beginning to end, the Void Beast, which outsiders perceived as immensely powerful and insurmountable, met its end by Xu Chuan's blade.
"It's dead?"
The Dark Guards on the warship, only after Xu Chuan's aura subsided, managed to stand up.
They looked at the scene before them with shocked eyes, murmuring.
The Void Beast that had been so arrogant moments ago was now dead?
And it hadn't even been half an hour!
Suddenly, a black line, very stealthily, drifted out from the head of the deceased Void Beast.
It attempted to escape while Xu Chuan was not paying attention.
But this place was now under Xu Chuan's control, and nothing could escape his notice.
How could this black line get away!
With a wave of his hand, Xu Chuan caught the black line.
Upon closer inspection, Xu Chuan realized it was not a black line at all, but a wriggling worm!
Once caught by Xu Chuan, it began to writhe and bare its fangs.
Xu Chuan frowned, unsure of what this creature was.
He was still too young, and there were many things in this world he had yet to understand.
But his intuition told him that this worm was definitely connected to the mastermind!