It was wondrous how Li Xiaotian discovered incredibly potent life force on a leaf world at the edge of the World Tree, allowing him to enter a state of enlightenment and comprehend the World-Ending Fist.
Li Xiaotian did not leave, but instead meticulously observed this aquatic world. He noticed that all living beings in this moment were brimming with life force, though their cultivation realms were generally not high.
However, even with lower realms, these beings possessed exceptionally long lifespans, often thousands of years.
Ultimately, Li Xiaotian felt a touch of regret. Despite the world's wonder, he found nothing truly astonishing.
"What exactly is the World Fruit of the fourth trial? No one has passed it yet. Could it be that the World Fruit doesn't actually exist in these worlds?"
Li Xiaotian murmured, leaving this world. He sat cross-legged on a World Tree leaf, observing the immensely vast World Tree.
Undeniably, the universe was a miraculous place, home to such wondrous beings as the World Tree. It was so colossal that even with his divine sense fully extended, Li Xiaotian could not perceive its entirety.
Sitting cross-legged on a single leaf, he was incredibly minuscule compared to the World Tree itself, like a grain of sand in a desert or a drop of water in the sea.
Alas, Li Xiaotian still found nothing.
"Perhaps, the time is not yet right."
Li Xiaotian whispered and did not linger, departing the area.
His eyes gleamed with intense fighting spirit as he began to search for opponents. Having just comprehended the World-Ending Fist, he desperately needed a sparring partner to test it.
He ceased concealing his aura and flew through the World Tree. Besides Mo Tian and Shen Ming, he had numerous other enemies.
The Ancient God Clan and the strong individuals from the Twelve Supreme Worlds also posed threats.
"It's him! How dare he act so ostentatiously!"
Soon, a trial-taker discovered Li Xiaotian, their face filled with shock. Li Xiaotian's unreserved flight through the World Tree clearly indicated he was not afraid of being discovered by his enemies.
"He's even stronger than before. I heard that a month ago, he slew the fifth elder of the demon race. Their battle devastated a world."
"What is he trying to do? Is he issuing a challenge to his enemies? Isn't he afraid of being ambushed?"
More and more trial-takers discovered Li Xiaotian, all of them filled with dread. In their eyes, Li Xiaotian was considered a blasphemer and should act with extreme caution, avoiding public view. After all, too many powerful beings wanted him dead.
Yet, unexpectedly, he appeared without any concealment. His boldness was astounding.
Silently, a black figure materialized in the void, shrouded in black mist, with only a pair of scarlet eyes visible.
Li Xiaotian detected the figure immediately but paid it no mind.
The Nether Clan, one of the mysterious great clans of the Divine Realm. Ming Jiu, from before, hailed from the Nether Clan, and this black figure was also a formidable member of the Nether Clan.
Li Xiaotian's eyes flickered as he recalled the figure's identity: Tian Ming, the strongest of the Nether Clan. It was rumored that he had once fought Shen Ming of the God Clan, though the outcome remained unknown.
"One has arrived. Not enough."
Li Xiaotian murmured. Tian Ming was powerful, even stronger than the fifth elder of the demon race he had encountered before. However, for the current him, it was insufficient.
But shortly after Tian Ming's appearance, another terrifying presence emerged. Clad in golden battle armor, as if engulfed in golden flames, this individual was incredibly powerful, causing the surrounding space to refract.
From the Dou Qi world, Dou Yan!
It was rumored that he was a descendant of a high-level powerhouse, possessing an exceptionally potent bloodline. His status in the Dou Qi world was incredibly noble, belonging to the true royal lineage of that world.
"Two now!"
Li Xiaotian's eyes flashed. Two top-tier powerhouses. Even if no one else appeared, it wouldn't be a loss.
"Heh heh, Li Xiaotian, I never thought you'd be so audacious, appearing so openly. You're not afraid of death, are you?"
At this moment, Tian Ming spoke, his form revealed from within the mist as he stood in the void. His face was etched with cruelty and ruthlessness, his gaze chillingly profound, like a gaze from the abyss. He continued.
"What a pity about my clan's Ming Jiu. I thought it would be effortless for him and the other three to kill you, but who knew you would survive."
"However, now that I've encountered you, your end has come."
As Tian Ming spoke, he glanced at Dou Yan in the distance before continuing.
"A shame, I had wanted a fair fight with you, to slay you, but it seems there's no opportunity for that now." His gaze was icy, his black attire exuding an aura of profound evil, like a king from hell looking down upon the world. He strode step by step towards Li Xiaotian.
Li Xiaotian glanced at him indifferently, remaining silent. He still felt a hint of regret. Only two opponents were not enough to warrant unleashing his fist.
Mo Tian, Shen Ming, where are you?
Li Xiaotian's gaze was filled with a wistful longing for these two. Although he knew he might not be able to kill them at this stage, a battle against such opponents would still bring immense gains.
"What? Not a word? Are you arrogant, or confident?" Tian Ming spoke again, a faint sneer on his lips.
"You talk too much!" Li Xiaotian responded coldly.
"Talk too much? Heh heh, because I know you are about to die. I fear if I don't say these things now, I won't have the chance later." Tian Ming said, his gaze growing colder. Then he stopped.
"Alright, it's time to send you on your way!"
Tian Ming put away his smile, his demeanor no longer casual. His expression turned extremely cold, imbued with a great majesty, like a demonic emperor surveying the world.
"Boom!"
Without any warning, Tian Ming attacked. A terrifying killing intent surged forth, engulfing everything.
The moment he moved, heaven and earth quaked. Without any apparent action, an astonishing sword intent soared into the sky, and galaxy-like sword beams shot towards Li Xiaotian.
These sword beams were peculiar; each possessed its own life. Behind each beam stood a figure exuding celestial light, wielding the sword beam with terrifying power, cleaving downwards.
Nether Sword!
This was a formidable combat technique, its power immense, causing the countless trial-takers observing the scene to change their expressions.
Li Xiaotian stood his ground, not moving. As the myriad sword beams drew closer, he let out a powerful shout.
"Boom!"
Instantly, the sound waves, like spatial storms, collided with the countless sword beams, erupting in an explosion.
"Heh heh, your strength is commendable, you haven't disappointed me. This way, I'll have the motivation to kill you," Tian Ming praised, though his expression remained frigid, his gaze chilling to the bone.
With a soft snort, his body radiated a brilliant, crystalline light, while his aura became like a primordial beast. His physique darkened.
This was a terrifying transformation. His torso became bizarre and powerful, emitting the aura of a prehistoric ferocious beast, but then it dimmed, growing darker and darker, as if truly emerging from hell.
An ultimate evil permeated the surroundings.
Tian Ming moved, an overwhelming surge of malevolent energy enveloping him. He waved his arm, and a patch of dark clouds obscured the sky, crackling with lightning within their depths.
"Boom!"
Thick bolts of purple lightning descended, striking Li Xiaotian.
Tian Ming employed a dreadful combat technique. This strike was sufficient to kill any powerhouse below the high-level, its power terrifying.
"Bang!"
Li Xiaotian looked up, casting a glance at Tian Ming. He extended a single index finger and pointed directly.
This simple finger strike contained an incomparably fearsome momentum, and it blocked Tian Ming's attack.