Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1350 Contending for Expansion (2) (Bonus Chapter 34 of 35113)

Yunguan.

The light from the converging water poured down like layers of mist, rapidly gathering in the hall. In an instant, a man with a long beard and tall hat, his hair and beard as black as ink, stepped out. His face was slightly gloomy as he hurried forward, only to find that the hall was already in an uproar.
"Yang Ruiyi has intervened. The Song Dynasty has probably seen how pathetic we are and wants to take a share of the spoils!"

"Yang has always been mild-mannered, why would he do this?"

Amidst the commotion, a True Person stepped forward. He appeared to be middle-aged, thin, and with a furrowed brow. He was Xun Xuanzai, a True Person of the Xun Clan, and his expression was extremely cold.
"Forget about his various strategies! I only ask you what to do right now! Now that this guy surnamed Yang has made a move, will that sword immortal make a move too?"

“Cheng Xunzhi…The Song Emperor would never allow him to cross the river; the Great Desire Road is just around the corner!”

Xun Xuanzai sneered:

"The Great Desire Path is still hiding in its paradise, chanting and performing martial arts! They only use us as swords!"

The sounds inside were quite noisy until the great master returned from covering the retreat and suddenly appeared. Only then did all the sounds quiet down, and a young man could be seen standing on the high place with his hands behind his back, deep in thought.

Although this Junior Master Pang Yi was in charge of the affairs of the two Eastern Passes, he was still a junior. Upon seeing this Great Master arrive, he came down to greet him with a smile:

"You've worked hard, Great Master!"

Gu You nodded, but being a serious person, he frowned and said:

"Young friend Pang, this is the third time you've asked me to withdraw. The first time was when reinforcements arrived, but their movements were unclear, so I won't discuss that. The second time was when we were discussing some trouble in the East, which led to their troops escaping. This third time..."

He glanced at it indifferently and said:
"It looks impressive, but since they chose to attack Raoshan, they must be under Yang Ruiyi's protection. Why don't we turn around and take care of those minor supernatural powers? Isn't that also because we're wary of Yang Ruiyi's interference? It's certainly Li Jiangqian's open scheme, but Young Friend Pang has always been known for his intelligence. Now that we've changed the angle and it's become Fellow Daoist Long Kang's return, it's hard to see clearly."

Pang Yi sighed and said:

"With the exorcised qi filling the sky, how can we not retreat!"

His young face turned to look at the crowd, and he sighed:
"This junior understands the great master's earnest intentions, but as the one in charge of guarding the two passes, I am responsible for the lives of all the supernatural beings. Therefore, caution is my top priority."

Upon hearing this, all the powerful beings nodded in agreement. Gu You, seeing that he was using his collective power to intimidate others, simply turned away without replying. Pang Yi then turned around and said:
"Furthermore, Yincheng has remained unchanged for a long time, and it has probably already fallen. Once the King of Wei marches south and blocks our two passes, while you all are still fighting outside, how can you not be caught red-handed?"

"The passes of Yun and Pu are very fortified; our primary objective is to hold them firmly."

His words made sense, prompting Gu You to nod in agreement. The Grand Master then simply cupped his hands in greeting, frowning as he spoke.
“With Fellow Daoist Yu guarding the city, Yincheng may not fall so quickly. But if Yincheng is truly in trouble, then I have wronged you.”

Pang Yi simply smiled and remained silent.

Since the letter from his father, Pang Queyun, arrived in Chuncheng, Pang Yi's heart had already changed. He had seen through the current situation and it also meant that the Pang family behind him had made a choice.

"To easily surrender to Wei would offend Dong Mu; to stubbornly refuse to surrender would offend the King of Wei. One is a celestial being, ruining one's future; the other is the king before one's eyes, cutting off one's own head..."

The reason his father kept quiet was to give the Pang family a chance to maneuver. Pang Yi's expression remained calm.

"Gu You is extremely proud and arrogant, and he has also cultivated extremely powerful supernatural abilities. He is perfect for resisting the King of Wei. Those who wish to surrender should surrender quickly, and those who have offended him should stubbornly persist in offending him. We should all perform our duties diligently, treat him with respect, and use our power to hinder him. This is the way to protect ourselves!"

That's why Pang Yi—after vaguely sensing the intentions of the King of Wei, hurriedly summoned all the supernatural beings into the city to prevent them from succeeding.

Similarly, Pang Yi made no move to ask for help. He simply stood there quietly, watching the various supernatural beings with their own thoughts, his emotions fluctuating aimlessly.

"Boom!"

A violent sound exploded on the great formation, causing all the cultivators within it to shudder. Even Pang Yi, who was prepared, was taken aback and immediately looked up. Sure enough, he saw countless bolts of lightning flashing on the great formation!
"Thunderbolt Formation Breaker"!
A sudden clap of thunder shook the hall, and Gu You's expression instantly darkened.

"So fast…"

Pang Yi's voice was filled with shock:

"I'm afraid Master Yu... didn't offer much resistance at all!"

This Master Gu had long heard of Dongfang's successive defeats and was extremely displeased. His expression became even more unpleasant, and he said:
"Qiao Wenliu is a commoner, so there's no need to pursue him. Bian and Qi are both noble families of the immortal sects, and the Yu family is a descendant of Donghua. Their ancestors were all figures who dominated their era, yet they have all passed down to this day without a single bone in their body! I, Gu, am ashamed to be ranked alongside such people."

These words immediately caused everyone's expression to change drastically. Xun Xuanzai frowned and advised:

"Master Yu is a gentleman; how could he surrender without a fight!"

Pang Yi regained his composure in an instant and whispered reassuringly:
"Yincheng is a strategic pass and a sacred mountain, and we must not abandon it lightly. Even if Master Yu has surrendered, he will surely be guarding that place. Since thunder has sounded, there must be reinforcements in the city. We only need to hold our ground."

Gu You nodded slowly, his eyes showing no surprise or anger. He sensed the hesitation among those around him, turned slightly, and said with a cold smile:

"The battle has been going on for a long time, and you are all exhausted. I will go out of the city to test this King of Wei. Even if Yu Xi is willing to help me, he cannot harm me in the slightest. As for those fellow Daoists who wish to flee eastward, they may leave through the east gate!"

He ignored the ugly faces of the crowd, made a fist with both hands, and stepped into the air, standing in the blazing sunlight. He laughed:
"Gu You of Jinchuan is here... King of Wei, come and test your supernatural powers!"

His gaze swept across the sky and, sure enough, he saw a young man in black standing there, his golden eyes gleaming, looking quite imposing. But what surprised him even more was that there was another person standing below the Heavenly Gate, dressed in purple, with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"Yu Xixin..."

Upon seeing him, Yu Xixin immediately sensed trouble. Before she could even speak, Master Gu had already sneered:

"So it's Lord Yu! The Yu family is also a descendant of Changtang. Today, instead of thinking about controlling Yin and Yang, they've become Mingyang's subjects!"

This man was incredibly arrogant, and his voice resounded through the heavens, even startling Li Zhouwei.

"Changtang? The Donghua lineage?"

He had conquered Yincheng without a moment's rest in his pursuit of an opportunity, and for a time he hadn't even asked about the Yu family's affairs. Now, having been caught red-handed, he was greatly surprised. Yu Xixin, feeling deeply humiliated, whispered:
"When Emperor Wei was alive, who in Gu County was not his subject!"

He responded with his own vast and boundless "Water Harmony" supernatural power!
"The place where the stream flows back to its source!"
This Great Master He Shui unleashed his full power in a fit of rage, and in an instant, endless clear water enveloped the sky, turning the entire sky into a vast ocean. Only the extremely bright water reflected in the heavens and earth, which was truly astonishing!

'He Shui'.

Throughout the world, the poison of "Combined Fire" is known to all. Among the flourishing of water and fire, the only thing that can be compared to "Combined Fire" and regarded as an enemy of the Great Dao is "Combined Water"!
The Dragon Lord resides alone in the "He Shui" (Harmony of Water), domineeringly controlling the five waters, which has already pushed this position of the Water Harmony to its peak. Gu You, who almost single-handedly suppresses Juancheng, is also a genius in Chuncheng!
Standing beneath the boundless ocean, Yu Xixin's eyes also flashed with cold light. The young man beside him naturally stepped forward, blocking his way, leaving only a few words:

"Break the formation."

As soon as those two words were uttered, the terrifying pressure brought by the vast ocean all fell upon the young man in black.

Li Zhouwei raised his head, his supernatural powers brewing.

He had rarely fought against cultivators of the "Harmony Water" lineage. In other words, while "Harmony Water" cultivators were everywhere, due to the Dragon Clan's millennia-long control, very few high-level cultivators were willing to use this path as their path to the Purple Mansion, let alone Grand True Persons. From this endless ocean, he discerned only two words:
Vast.

The Li family originated from the "Vast Ocean." Back then, Li family cultivators practiced this path and possessed true essence and magical power that was twice that of others, easily defeating multiple opponents and holding off several people.

But such a "vast sea" is merely the result of the influence of "he shui" on "kan shui".

The moment the vast ocean crashed down, an extremely terrifying pressure appeared on him. Golden patterns flashed on the face of the King of Wei, his eyes were extremely bright, and flames surged around him. Instead of retreating, he advanced and took a big step forward.

"Boom!"

The dazzling white gate to heaven suddenly rose up, and a hazy light burst forth from the center, like a flood bursting its banks. The equally thick heavenly light shot out and raced across the sky, instantly pushing back the vast ocean, and the sky was split in two.

While Heshui is vast, Li Zhouwei's supernatural powers are equally astonishing. He has roamed the north and south without ever experiencing a decline in his supernatural powers, which is a testament to his pure and supreme supernatural abilities!
Thus, it competed with Heshui for size!

The intense light of the heavens surged forth, and the towering Heavenly Gate and the continuous waterfall of heavenly light transformed into a thick gold, reflected in Gu You's eyes. He was momentarily stunned. The small black flag in his sleeve flew up spontaneously, but was suppressed by the Huaijiang Map unfolding in the air.

But he couldn't care less about that now. The next instant, a tremor like a dragon turning over came from the surging waves.

"Boom!"

The waves surged, as if a dragon was constantly moving through the confluence of the waters, causing the entire sea to be disturbed. Despite being surrounded by powerful magical abilities, the dragon could not be slowed down in the slightest. Instead, it became even more ferocious. In an instant, it rose up to the feet of the Great Master, and bright golden light burst out from the water!

A long halberd thrusts forth!

A look of surprise welled up in Gu You's eyes. He took out a long sword in each hand, and a dark blue liquid, like flames, boiled from the sword. He turned it gracefully and gripped it tightly. With a clang, he blocked the halberd. Although he took a step back, the long sword in his other hand was as nimble as a snake and went straight for the King of Wei's chest!
Without hesitation, Li Zhouwei held the halberd with one hand and used two fingers of his other hand to easily clamp the nimble, snake-like longsword. In the instant of the stalemate, a black hole appeared between his eyebrows, and black-gold light burst forth, filling the sky.

Teiki Hikaru!
The inner power of the "Emperor's View" subtly enhanced this technique, and a raging fire enveloped it. The black and gold light falling from the sky was like comets trailing flames, crashing down on the entire ocean, causing it to ripple and sometimes break, sometimes mend, as if it were the end of the world!

Since the achievement of "Emperor's Observation of Origin", Li Zhouwei's Emperor's Light has actually taken another step forward, but it has not been put to use for a long time. The reason is that this technique is the way of Yang extreme. When Emperor's Observation of Origin is manifested externally, it is no longer useful. Moreover, the opponents who hold it internally are all Great True Persons. Rather than covering the sky, it is better to use "Southern Emperor's Profound" which is more refined and ingenious.

However, when faced with the He Shui, a divine power that covered the sky, the moment the "Jun Dao Wei" finished its attack, the radiant Di Qi Guang emerged, causing the entire He Shui ocean to turbulent and unstable, making it difficult to suppress him.

In a mere instant, the halberd and the twin swords clashed and collided, exploding in the air with bursts of light and water. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged blows hundreds of times!
"Boom!"

The final, deafening blow resounded through the sky. Li Zhouwei swung his halberd horizontally, his body now covered in a bluish-black iridescent light, vying for brilliance with the raging flames.

The poison of "Combined Water" is no less than that of "Combined Fire"!
Although Gu You possessed great supernatural powers, his physical body was far inferior to that of the white Qilin. He retreated a full twenty steps, causing the entire ocean to shift and shatter, yet his eyes showed neither surprise nor anger, but rather a hunting-like delight, and his voice boomed like thunder:

"happy!"

Li Zhouwei held his halberd horizontally, and with two fingers together, as if wiping, he swept across the halberd's body, shattering the dark blue color with his powerful magical abilities, revealing a dazzling white.

[Secondly revealed calcined white and then brightened Wang Ji].

【King Ming】!
A white light climbed up his body, making him appear like a god. His halberd also turned pure white, and his eyes shone with golden light, carrying a hint of joy.

"happy…"

'How long has it been…'

As Li Zhouwei roamed the north and south, his cultivation level gradually increased, and for a long time no one dared to take his halberd. These northern cultivators were proud of their immortality and held either spiritual treasures or magical swords in their hands, and very few were willing to engage in weapon crafting.

The King's Halberd, which suppressed the enemy's weapon and gathered bright light, has not manifested its power as the King of Light for an unknown period of time!

Whether it's a clash of vast supernatural powers or a battle of weaponry, Long Kangyao, who can only vanish into nothingness no matter how he fights, or Yu Xixin, who is only good at casting spells, they are completely different people.

Now, with that familiar power amplifying his strength, Li Zhouwei's aura grew even more imposing. Unexpectedly, Gu You's voice trembled slightly as he let out a soft sigh, raised his head, and a brilliant blue light appeared between his brows. He smiled and said:

"Let's fight one more time!"

To put it bluntly, Gu You has mastered the art of weaponry and is unmatched in the North. He fought Jiang Yan, who bullied the weak, and fought the King of Dai, but could not find him anywhere. Since becoming a Great Master, these two swords have been idle for who knows how long!
The next instant, the bright halberd crashed down.

"Boom!"

As the sky suddenly brightened, the longsword that came flying at him was blocked firmly this time. But after hundreds of impacts, what remained was no longer an illusion. The halberd seemed to split in two, and the other one leaped up, as venomous as a snake, and burrowed into his chest.

【Execute first】.

"sharp."

Gu You, however, remained completely unafraid. He raised the "Return to the Flow" sword, while Li Zhouwei stood at the "Visiting the Heavenly Gate." Since Li Zhouwei was not displaying any supernatural powers, Gu You was also unwilling to do so first. He simply raised his sword and another longsword rang out, blocking the halberd.

The halberd was now even more ferocious, causing the longsword to bend slightly and make a soft sound. Gu You laughed loudly, his brows flashing with light. The longsword straightened instantly, deflecting the halberd. His two swords merged and merged with lightning speed, becoming one sword that seemed to pass through all obstacles and slashed horizontally!

fast!
The longsword transformed into a white light before Li Zhouwei's eyes, slicing across his throat. The raw white of his throat first appeared, but the wound, as it unfolded, seeped into a thin, pale blue line as the sword passed through.

But the King of Wei released his halberd. He said nothing, did not use any supernatural powers, but simply opened his five fingers and locked the wrist of the Great Master with lightning speed.

In that instant, Gu You's figure was like a shooting star, trampled down by an overwhelming beam of bright sunlight, crashing down onto the high mountain!

"Boom!"

This stone mountain resembled a fragile thatched hut. From its summit to its base, it exploded into dust, with a faint golden light flowing through it. Gu You's eyes were already filled with a dizzying array of colors.

【Qianyang Bracelet】.

The Heavenly Gate has fallen!

"Boom!"

All eyes on the battlefield were focused on this one spot. The battle between these two Great Masters was so devastating that it caused the four realms to lose their color. Every Master stopped using their supernatural powers in disbelief.

Gu You finally made a move.

He Shui Shen Tong.

The prophecy is here.

In that instant of shimmering light, gushing green water emerged from Gu You's body, his figure transforming into a spring, into clear rain, and drifting away like smoke.

The vast ocean in the sky surrounded us from nine directions, seemingly boundless. It first divided the sky into nine parts, then merged into one in the next instant, swallowing up all the light from the sky.

Along with the shimmering Heavenly Gate, it has sunk into the deep sea of ​​the Nine Netherworlds.

Gu You's figure stood atop the Heavenly Gate.

He turned his face to the side, a little bit of pale blue blood trickling from his lips. The two swords were being slowly sheathed at his waist, and drops of green water appeared and disappeared from the edge of his robes, quickly vanishing as if they had never existed.

This is what Master Gu relies on!
Once this extremely precious "Prophecy in the Land" is mastered, the life-saving ability of cultivators from Heshui will be enhanced to the extreme. Not to mention escaping like this, even if they cannot escape, they can still preserve most of their physical body!

He gently opened his other hand, which had been clenched into a fist, and a beam of dark blue light shot out, followed by an extremely dense burst of light.

During the short time of the Heavenly Gate Suppression, Li Zhouwei [Southern Emperor Xuan] had already pushed it to its limit. The moment this Great True Man appeared, an extremely intense and unexpected burst of destructive light poured down!

"puff!"

The sudden and unexpected nature of [Southern Emperor Xuan] once again brought about a miraculous effect. This True Man, having restrained his supernatural powers and not yet firmly planted his feet, was suddenly struck by the light and spat out a mouthful of blood. His face turned deathly pale!

This beam of light seemed to have an even more terrifying effect on him, exerting its full power. The dense light traveled all over his body, constantly interfering with his supernatural abilities, causing him to freeze for a moment.

That one moment could be fatal.

Li Zhouwei's expression immediately changed!
'good chance! '

A ghostly blue light swept in, and Li Zhouwei, who had originally intended to block it, abruptly turned around, giving no glance to the dangerous iridescent light. He seized the opportunity, letting the light explode and create countless cracks on his face, unleashing his full power:
"Red-striped arrowhead!"
The dark light had already enveloped the sky, and the setting sun, like a giant beast, lay prostrate on the horizon. The vast ocean had already receded into the distance. No matter how he summoned, his black banner was always firmly suppressed by the map in the distance. At this moment, Li Zhouwei's armor and the Huaijiang map were still there, and his power was even greater!
Seeing the black-gold yang energy descending from the sky and converging into a single beam, Gu You ultimately dared not be careless. He sighed softly and unhesitatingly flung out a small golden shuttle, the sound of a surging tsunami echoing in the dark world.

『诸合还』.

"Boom!"

The pitch-black iridescent light engulfed his body, tearing countless holes of varying sizes into his physical form. However, as his supernatural powers circulated, cracks of all sizes appeared in the dark sky, like a baby's mouth, constantly opening and closing.

Water cascaded down the narrow opening, converging into the Great Master's body, allowing him to maintain his stability and gently avoid the dark light. He then joined two fingers together, forming a hand seal in front of him:

【The Art of Healing Heaven and Restoring Mystery】!
His aura suddenly expanded, and the vast ocean filled the sky, as if to wash away all the iridescent colors of the desert, and he stood tall once again to rival the King of Wei, but he was ultimately too late.

That sudden beam of light seemed to be his nemesis, killing all his supernatural powers and spells before they even began, and he was left to recover for several breaths. Even if he tried to reactivate his powers now, it was too late to catch up.

The golden shuttle came whistling by, but Li Zhouwei didn't care at all and cast a spell by making hand seals.

The sky was gloomy, and blood fell like rain.

This great master was imprisoned in place.

The pitch-black sky suddenly parted, and a point of blood-red color surged from the horizon.

A hint of disappointment finally flashed in Gu You's eyes.

'What a pity…what a pity…'The 'Guangzhun Saint' was severed by the Chi descendants…otherwise…how could my mighty, all-encompassing waters of the world, lack a way to break through the killing and destruction of all realms!'

"Guangzhunsheng" and "Zhimingchu" are two great supernatural powers in the combined Dao, which were once famous in the Middle Ages and feared by everyone. This is not something that the Wei Emperor obtained by arbitrariness, but proof of the achievements and supernatural powers of two great saints who attained the Dao in ancient times!

Without this supernatural power, Heshui is like a tiger with its teeth pulled. Even though this tiger is incredibly strong and can crush all living beings to pieces without even opening its mouth, it inevitably reveals its clumsiness at this moment...

This thought only lingered for a moment before the streak of crimson light flashed by, like a drop of blood falling and splitting the dark sky in two, accompanied by a dazzling array of colors before our eyes.

【Qianyang Bracelet】.

The combination of this magical treasure and the destructive power of the setting sun was exquisite. Moreover, King Wei in the sky once again forcefully activated the spell, swallowing golden blood and sacrificing the wound in his throat to cause the shimmering light to drift away once more.

Even though the light was mainly for restraint and had no intention of killing, it successfully prevented him from taking the final step. Gu You's supernatural powers were running at their limit, but he was still momentarily distracted. Then, a gentle yet stinging cool sensation landed on his face.

Tears of blood streamed down his face.

Gu You was not Long Kangyao, nor did he possess the divine power of the Flaming Fire Immortal Blood or the supreme feather robe for protection. When the killing light of the setting sun fell, he became one of the 'calamities' swept away by the 'Crimson Arrow'.

The boiling light of the setting sun swept over his body, and a burning sensation surged into his heart. The next moment, a strong impact came from his chest, and his consciousness returned to his body in an instant. The halberd had already entered his chest and lifted him high into the air!
His hands suddenly tightened, gripping the halberd on his chest, but in a daze, what unfolded in his eyes were countless palace doors that kept opening and closing.

"Emperor Guanyuan".

It was as if a giant hand had swept across the water, instantly smoothing out the vast ocean. The bright hall suddenly opened, and shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" filled the air. Thousands of doors and windows opened in response, and when the golden light before our eyes became clear, it turned out to be a sky full of magnificent golden armor and robes.

Gu You raised his head, and the bright sunlight shone on his face.

That is the "Gate of Heaven".

"Boom!"

The heavenly light and purple flames surged into his body like ferocious beasts, and terrifying pressure suddenly arrived. But the Great Master suddenly bent over, and cracking sounds came from between his shinbones.

But he remained standing, coughing up large amounts of blood, and then he actually laughed:

"To oppose the Mingyang is to defend one's territory once and then defend it many times, thus gaining independence; but if one collapses, it collapses again and again, with no chance of recovery..."

The words from the ancient books flashed through his mind as he gazed at the figure who had stopped fighting high above. This great master showed no fear or panic; his eyes were filled with a strong, even arrogant, fighting spirit.

He wiped the blood from his lips and said calmly:
"King Wei, there's no need to persuade me to surrender—I am different from Yu Qiao."

As he stood up, a surging torrent of water, seemingly appearing from nowhere, rushed into his body, making his surging aura even stronger. He used a massive amount of supernatural power to suppress the injuries within his body, and firmly established himself beneath the Heavenly Gate. Gu You smiled and said:

"While I may not have achieved the 'Guangzhun Saint' level, unfortunately, throughout history, few supernatural powers have dared to claim they could subdue He Shui... Now... I'll have to see for myself..."

"The White Qilin's 'Emperor's View'!"

The prophecy is here.

The celestial gate crashed down with a deafening roar onto the pristine ground. The Great Master He Shui once again stepped atop the gate, his aura expanding infinitely.

【Heavenly Sea in Water Secret Technique】!
The golden eyes above him lit up, and Li Zhouwei couldn't help but show a hint of admiration.

'I only seek to advance further on the path of enlightenment... Good...'

He stood up.

In an instant, the entire world shook violently, and the surging waves that crashed against the palace steps rose and fell. Li Zhouwei, who was high up, raised his hand and saw a man stand out from among the Xuan generals below, drawing his sword.

The sky was gloomy, and blood fell like rain.

  Gu You suddenly stopped, but a bright light, pure golden light, rushed through him and exploded on his body. Then a black general holding a halberd stabbed towards his face!
This halberd strike was indeed powerful. He had no choice but to reach out and clamp the tip of the halberd. The power of the divine force rebounded and exploded on the halberd, directly blasting the Xuan general into countless fragments.

But the next instant, another hand gripped the halberd again.

It was still the faceless, golden-armored general, but the halberd was as if it had been wielded by the King of Wei himself, accurate and ruthless. Gu You's expression changed slightly, and he reached out to block it again. At the same time, the crisp sound of shattering rang out.

"Oh!"

Countless golden-armored generals descended from the sky, grabbing the halberds one after another and fighting desperately to keep up. These generals did not need to consider changes or their own safety; they were fast and ruthless, and for a time, he was overwhelmed by their speed!

But in that instant, the Great Master He Shui unleashed his supernatural powers to the fullest, his cultivation reaching a state of perfect harmony, his expression turning icy cold:

"The River of Demons!"
An endless stream of mysterious water poured in, and the four water-merging divine powers manifested together, successfully connecting with the water outside this divine power. Various auras began to spread within this divine power like threads.

In that instant, a vast, endless sea surged in from all directions, rushing in through the palace gates, swirling and spreading, pouring into all sorts of passageways, attempting to engulf one golden-clad warrior after another.

Gu You has already colluded with He Shui; all he needs is time!

His expression was extremely focused, and one figure after another began to emerge from the river, some covered in scales, others with tortoise shells and crab armor, pushing back the golden-armored warriors who were attacking him time and time again, managing to block them out, and even managing to block the continuous bright sunlight.

The two long swords hidden in his sleeves had already flown out, stained with his heart's blood, and moved in the air like living things, constantly blocking the flashing purple flames. The surging seawater crossed the long steps and reached the high hall, binding one golden-armored general after another. The contest of supernatural powers between the two sides had reached its most critical moment.

A vast golden light illuminated the heavens and earth.

Chongyang Juxing Baopan.

Bright Sun's Destructive Light!
In this world, all images of the bright sun receiving great blessings, and the light of the bright sun's destructive power is no exception!

The three paths merge into one, falling gracefully!

"Boom!"

The great master of Heshui seemed to have been struck by an extremely strong force; the surging water in the world suddenly stopped, and Gu You finally froze.

【Qianyang Bracelet】!
As the heavy, colorful effects unfolded, and a third, seemingly random, bright light exploded on his body, the raging flames finally engulfed his entire being.

"laugh…"

The intense heat spread once again, aggravating his numerous injuries. Even though his supernatural powers were at their peak, he still coughed up blood.

"not good…"

The halberd that had been swaying in the sky immediately fell silent. The king, who had been hanging high in the distance, had somehow gotten close, gripping his weapon tightly, its sharpness like lightning!
Li Zhouwei finally made his move at this moment—his supernatural powers were now far superior to those of the outside world!
Even though Gu You could clearly see the trajectory, he still couldn't stop the halberd from piercing his chest. The Heavenly Gate seemed to grow on his head, pressing down heavily once again.

"Boom!"

Like a bird with broken wings, he fell from the sky to the ground once again. The surging seawater had already reached the foot of the highest throne. This great master's extremely terrifying willpower and cultivation allowed him to continue expanding his image of merging water despite being heavily injured!

Just one hair's breadth away!
A hint of admiration flashed in the King of Wei's eyes, but just as quickly, he raised the gleaming royal axe without hesitation.

Spectroscopy!
A bright light that seemed to pierce the heavens and earth filled his pupils. Gu You, his face covered in blood, raised his head, completely unconcerned about his injuries. His mind was calm and focused to the extreme.

The prophecy is here.

Under the shimmering light of the sky, the combined energy of water dispersed in all directions, dissolving the descending power layer by layer. The sounds of spitting blood and cracking bones rang out, and all the brilliance faded away like flowing light, finally revealing the dark color of the sky.

A cloud of smoke rose above Yun Pass, the great formation had long since been extinguished, and the true people of Chuncheng were nowhere to be seen. The only figure remaining around the great formation was Yu Xixin, dressed in purple.

The great master looked up in utter shock, but did not notice Gu You's figure. In the sky, there was only a huge heavenly gate that stretched across the heavens and earth, and an unfurled scroll depicting the surging river was hung above the heavenly gate.

Yu Xixin's eyes widened in horror:
'Master Gu…'

The King of Wei raised his hand, wiped the blood from his throat, and coughed twice, but only golden blood foam spurted from his broken throat. He stared at the light of the He Shui River that kept pulsating under the Heavenly Gate, his face filled with a calm smile.

'Fellow Daoist Gu... ultimately fell short by one point...'

An urgent voice sounded from behind. Li Ximing, accompanied by billowing light, rushed over and stopped in front of him. Looking at his cracked face, his eyes were filled with anxiety:
"King Wei!"

"What a pleasure!"

Li Zhouwei smiled and shook his head, taking out the small golden shuttle from his chest and abdomen, then suppressing and storing it away with a backhand. Only then did he utter a hoarse and cold voice:
"The perilous borders of Gujun, with its eight directions and five passes, are now in my hands!"