The moment the Heavenly Gate opened, a wave of void energy spread out and enveloped Xiang Kunlun.
The black mist of the Heaven-Burial technique swept over but was completely absorbed by the Heavenly Gate behind Xiang Kunlun.
“Legend has it that the founder of the Imperial Throne Sacred Ground, the Celestial Emperor, could connect to the Outer Heavens through the Heavenly Gate, absorbing all forms of attacks. Xiang Kunlun is no ordinary man,” Elder Qin Shang remarked from below.
“Of course. Did you think our Holy Son from the Imperial Throne Sacred Ground would be that simple?” the elder from the sect said calmly.
“But that other guy isn’t simple either, he’s matching Xiang Kunlun evenly.”
“Matching? Young Master Xu clearly has the upper hand,” Qin Shuang said with a pout.
“Shuang’er, don’t be rude,” Qin Feng frowned.
“The first move was just a test. Xiang Kunlun hasn’t even revealed his True Fate yet!”
In the sky above, Xiang Kunlun took a deep breath, and the Heavenly Gate behind him radiated dazzling light.
“I wasn’t wrong. You’re indeed worthy of being my opponent,” Xiang Kunlun said seriously.
“So much nonsense,” Xu Zimo shook his head.
His aura continued to rise.
First Transformation: Heaven-Break.
Second Transformation: Profound Soul.
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Seventh Transformation: Azure Dragon!
As the ancient and massive phantom of an azure dragon gradually appeared behind him, Xu Zimo’s pressure reached an unbelievable level.
The surrounding void continued to collapse as reverse currents of space swept past.
In his hand, Shadow Tyrant roared like a sea of blades. Waves of sword intent surged, each stronger than the last.
With one slash, accompanied by that overpowering blade intent, the entire sky seemed to collapse.
People below looked up. Their vision was obscured by the overwhelming sword energy slashing across the heavens.
The next moment, a loud “BOOM” exploded overhead.
The sky seemed to shatter, as if the heavens themselves were collapsing. Roaring sounds filled the ears.
Within the vast ocean of blade intent, Xiang Kunlun’s figure was consumed.
Even the Heavenly Gate behind him resisted only for a brief moment before being completely shattered.
“One slash destroyed the Four God Beasts. One slash broke the Heavenly Gate,” someone below muttered in awe.
Everyone was shaken.
Even Qin Feng was stunned for a moment, reflecting on his earlier actions.
“What kind of monster is this guy?”
In the sky, the sword intent shattered the firmament.
As the black mist gradually dissipated, the spot where Xiang Kunlun had stood was now completely swallowed by the void.
“Grand Emperor Body,” suddenly, a majestic voice echoed from the depths of the void.
Then, the world fell silent.
A towering figure appeared in the sky, hands clasped behind his back, exuding an overwhelming aura.
This figure was shrouded in void.
No one could see his face, only the thick imperial aura spread from his body, suppressing everything.
“A… Grand Emperor?” someone stammered.
“He hasn’t even formed his Heaven’s Will yet, how could he be a Grand Emperor?” another person shook his head.
“No, he’s not a Grand Emperor, but he resembles one.”
“What does that mean?” some confused people asked.
“I’m not sure what it is either, but he’s definitely not a true Grand Emperor.”
In the courtyard of the City Lord’s Mansion, the elder from the Imperial Throne Sacred Ground stroked his long white beard in satisfaction.
“Elder Bei, what is that?” Qin Feng asked curiously, staring at the Grand Emperor Body in the sky.
“That’s our Holy Son’s True Fate,” Elder Bei replied.
“Kunlun has already glimpsed the secrets of the future. Rather than calling it a Grand Emperor Body, you could say it’s a Future Body.”
“Future Body? You mean he will become a Grand Emperor in the future?” Qin Feng was stunned. “So he can borrow power from the future? Peeking into the secrets of time itself?”
Qin Feng still felt confused. If Xiang Kunlun really became a Grand Emperor in the future, that would be terrifying.
But the future was ever-changing. Who could truly say?
“You won’t understand Kunlun’s Dao. Just watch,” Elder Bei said.
Everyone looked to the sky. In front of the Grand Emperor Body, Xiang Kunlun’s figure gradually reappeared.
He stepped into the air and merged with the Grand Emperor Body.
As if he had traversed countless timelines and fused with his future self.
In that moment, the fog surrounding the Grand Emperor Body began to clear, revealing a more defined figure.
Xu Zimo looked up and saw clearly, it was Xiang Kunlun’s own form.
His aura was boundless, and his eyes seemed to hold the movement of thousands of stars.
Powerful imperial energy surged from his body.
“Use your True Fate,” Xiang Kunlun stood with hands behind his back and spoke calmly.
“You’re not worthy of seeing my True Fate,” Xu Zimo shook his head. “Don’t be so arrogant. You may seem strong to others, but to me, that’s all you are.”
Xiang Kunlun snorted. He raised his palm and struck toward Xu Zimo.
Immense imperial power filled his palm, covering half the sky.
“Suppress,” he said softly.
Xu Zimo smiled. The force vortex inside his body spun wildly.
Powerful energy spread across his body.
Behind him, the Heaven-Shattering Giant condensed once more.
The Power Vortexes of Heaven-Shattering God-Scripture could gather endlessly, not only in the body, but also in the soul.
At that moment, as the giant appeared, a tremendous pressure descended.
The giant reached out with its palm to clash with the Grand Emperor Body.
With a loud explosion, a shockwave burst through the sky.
Wherever the shockwave passed, everything was obliterated.
The heavens collapsed once again. Xiang Kunlun was pushed back more than ten steps before finally stabilizing.
He looked at Xu Zimo with a grave expression and asked word by word, “Is that your True Fate?”
“Don’t misunderstand. This is just the beginning,” Xu Zimo shook his head. “Keep going. Let’s see if your strength matches your confidence.”
Behind him, the giant roared toward the heavens and began walking step by step toward Xiang Kunlun.
Thunderous booms echoed across the sky, like rolling thunder.
In the next moment, the giant raised its foot and stomped down on Xiang Kunlun.
Xiang Kunlun’s expression grew serious. He brought his hands together, quickly blocking above his head.
With a loud boom, his body was sent flying backward.
He fell through the clouds like a cannonball, unable to control his descent.
He crashed into the ground, creating a massive crater.
Everyone in Qin City felt the earth tremble.
Xiang Kunlun soon rose from the pit and flew back into the air.
His injuries were healing rapidly before their eyes.
But he looked rather disheveled, hair scattered, and his eyes focused more intensely on Xu Zimo.
“Is that all you’ve got?” Xu Zimo asked, disappointed.
“A Holy Son of a lineage with three Grand Emperors, this is it?”
Xiang Kunlun didn’t speak. He merely closed his eyes slightly, as if sensing something deeper.