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A fierce bloodlight flashed in Qian Renhan's eyes as his Slaughter Sword Domain erupted. Invisible yet violent sword energy condensed into c
A fierce bloodlight flashed in Qian Renhan's eyes as his Slaughter Sword Domain erupted. Invisible yet violent sword energy condensed into c
A fierce bloodlight flashed in Qian Renhan's eyes as his Slaughter Sword Domain erupted. Invisible yet violent sword energy condensed into countless massive blood-colored swords that shot toward Hun Tiandi's true body. At the same time, he continued hacking at the battered projection in front of him. The power of the domain, fueled by late-stage Eight-Star Dou Saint strength, was already enough to influence a battle between Nine-Star Dou Saints.
Hun Tiandi narrowed his eyes as a more intense wave of Dou Qi surged from his body. A pillar of blood-red light shot skyward, transforming into a boundless blood sea that blanketed the heavens. The scarlet glow in his eyes deepened ominously as he took a sudden step forward.
That single step caused the heavens and earth to tremble. The monstrous sea of blood surged madly, transforming into a tidal wave tens of thousands of meters high that surged violently toward Qian Renhan, smashing aside the giant blood swords along the way.
Under that colossal blood wave, Qian Renhan's figure seemed as insignificant as an ant.
"Careful!" Zhu Kun roared.
"Emperor Pill Piercing Fist!"
A brilliant flash lit up from Qian Renhan's spatial ring as he tossed out a ninth-grade medicinal pill. Dou Qi surged into his clenched fist. Aligning his knuckles with the pill, he launched a devastating punch toward the overwhelming blood tide.
The moment the pill met the blood wave, it shone with blinding light—and self-detonated.
A ninth-grade pill, like a true living being, could explode with its own will. A self-detonation at this level unleashed energy equivalent to a one- to three-star Dou Saint, but it was still not enough to inflict serious damage on the blood sea. The explosion merely pushed the crest of the wave upward by several hundred meters and dented the front of it by a few dozen meters.
Yet within that explosive impact, Qian Renhan's spinning black fist imprint successfully pierced through a gap in the wave. His twelve wings flapped sharply, propelling him through the opening.
"You wiped out the Medicine Clan!" Hun Tiandi's eyes narrowed again. No wonder Qian Renhan's Dou Qi had the scent of the Medicine Clan—it was the Emperor Pill Technique!
Qian Renhan gave a cold, savage smile. Under the immense strain of his surging blood energy, his bloodied fingers rapidly regenerated. "The ancient eight clans… were merely stepping stones in my path to power."
Murderous rage flooded Hun Tiandi's gaze. The use of the Emperor Pill Technique meant that Qian Renhan had annihilated the Medicine Clan. Could the most precious Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade be in his hands now? According to reports, Qian Renhan possessed the ability to devour souls and memories. If that was true, there was no way he didn't know how important the Tuoshe Jade was. With Xiao Xuan dead, Hun Tiandi now had a formidable new rival.
Furious, Hun Tiandi cursed inwardly: "Nihility Devouring Flame, this is the boy you claimed couldn't defeat you?"
Just then, the barrier of Ancient Dragon Island was torn open, and another peak Nine-Star Dou Saint stepped onto the battlefield—it was Gu Yuan.
"Hun Tiandi, Zhu Kun… so you're both here. What a pleasant surprise."
"How did your strength rise so quickly?!" Gu Yuan's amused expression vanished, replaced by shock as he stared at Qian Renhan. Half a year ago, he had easily shattered Qian Renhan's giant projected hand. Yet now, the man had reached the late stage of Eight-Star Dou Saint?
"Brother Gu, you've come at the perfect time. The Stone Clan has vanished, and I suspect this demon is behind it. Sense the cultivation technique he's using—it's the Emperor Pill Technique. He shares the same ability as the Nihility Devouring Flame, and his power has grown so rapidly… he likely devoured not only the Stone and Medicine Clans, but perhaps even the Spirit Clan as well."
Hun Tiandi was ecstatic at Gu Yuan's arrival but wore a face full of righteous fury. With perfect timing, location, and momentum, he splashed the dirty water all over Qian Renhan, pushing suspicion away from the Hun Clan. The success rate? At least eighty percent.
"This Dou Qi… it really is the Emperor Pill Technique—and the most complete version."
Gu Yuan took a step forward, unleashing an aura nearly equal to Hun Tiandi's. With a solemn and righteous expression, he declared, "Hun Tiandi, you hold back the Taixu Ancient Dragon. Today, I'll slay this fiend myself—to rid the Dou Qi Continent of this menace and avenge the ancient clans, and the fallen Medicine and Stone Clans!"
But beneath Gu Yuan's righteous fury burned intense greed. Three Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jades… If he killed Qian Renhan, he might obtain all three. That would give the Gu Clan five in total. With that many in hand, his two humiliations at Zhu Kun's hands meant nothing—Gu Yuan would take back everything one day.
Hun Tiandi understood exactly what Gu Yuan was thinking. He was just about to speak, but Gu Yuan had already launched his attack on Qian Renhan—fierce and unrelenting—forcing Hun Tiandi to swallow his words and hold back his power to suppress Zhu Kun without ending the battle too quickly, in case he needed to fight Gu Yuan over Qian Renhan's Emperor Jades.
"Great Nirvana Finger!"
"Emperor Pill Rebirth Palm!"
"Blood Angel Shura!"
Qian Renhan moved with Heaven Phoenix Steps, his killing intent condensed, and he swung the Shura Sword. One after another, powerful Heaven-tier Dou Techniques were launched at Gu Yuan, but his Dou Qi was being consumed at a frightening pace.
"Golden Emperor Heaven-Burning Slash!"
Faced with Qian Renhan's three consecutive Heaven-tier techniques, Gu Yuan's Dou Qi surged violently. With a low roar, he unleashed an overwhelming torrent of energy that formed a colossal finger covered in intricate runes, which then smashed down upon the blood-colored light.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A chorus of shattering space echoed out. The barrier around Ancient Dragon Island was now riddled with wounds. With just a single blow, Gu Yuan shattered all three of Qian Renhan's techniques.
"Hmph, demon, your strength is indeed impressive—able to contend with a peak mid-stage Nine-Star Dou Saint. But a peak late-stage Nine-Star Dou Saint can fight two of those at once. You're no match for me. By this time next year, you'll be nothing but a memory."
Gu Yuan sneered, unleashing a punch that cracked space apart. Dou Qi surged like a dragon, roaring toward Qian Renhan. His twelve wings fluttered violently as he barely dodged the strike—though one wing was pierced and a bone within snapped.
Despite the pain of the fracture, Qian Renhan activated spatial energy and suddenly appeared before Gu Yuan, slashing down with his sword.
"Wasting Heaven-tier techniques one after another and not using your physical advantage to conserve Dou Qi… now charging into close combat? Are you trying to die?" Gu Yuan sneered. His left hand clamped down on the Shura Sword like iron pincers, while his right hand struck toward Qian Renhan's heart.
Qian Renhan twisted his body abruptly. His wings folded inward, but Gu Yuan's palm crushed another wing and struck his right shoulder. A sharp crack rang out—not a full break, but the bone was twisted into an unnatural angle. Blood spurted from Qian Renhan's mouth as he was blasted away.
Wind howled, white hair fluttered, and blood dripped from the corner of Qian Renhan's lips. Yet, an eerie smile crept across his face.
Unseen by Gu Yuan, two glowing ninth-grade pills had appeared near his lower back.
"Detonate."
The moment the word left his lips, the two pills exploded. The terrifying blast engulfed Gu Yuan entirely, and the resulting shockwave shattered the surrounding space for a thousand meters.
Qian Renhan came to a halt mid-air, wiped the blood from his lips, and gazed coldly at the explosion.
"Gu Yuan—you are not qualified to judge me."
(End of Chapter)