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Their overall strength thus surged, and this leap in strength quietly fostered restlessness and arrogance among them, gradually giving rise to a sense of self-confidence.

After several private discussions, Zheng Zha, Zhang Jie, and the others took the initiative to propose a sparring match, wanting to face off directly and personally witness Wang Qi's hidden true cultivation level.

The open-air martial arts arena on the edge of the island is vast and unobstructed, with a wide and open view, enough to support the all-out battles of the strongest warriors, without any constraints or limitations of the venue.

Upon hearing their challenge, Wang Qi stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes fluttering gently in the salty sea breeze. A calm smile played on his lips as he slowly nodded in agreement.

"It's alright."

His gaze was distant and calm as he looked calmly at the several people before him, whose fighting spirit was surging, and said:

"These are just some basic cultivation techniques, enough to show you. They can also help you crush some of your restless and delusional thoughts and recognize the true strength of a powerful person."

Do not become arrogant and complacent because of a short-term breakthrough in physical strength or a surge in power, and do not underestimate the endless dangers of the Main God Space and the horror movie world.

Zheng Zha, Zhang Jie, Zhan Lan, and Li Xiaoyi stood facing each other a hundred meters away.

His entire body was covered in cold, metallic alloy armor, his weapon was gripped tightly in his hand, his aura was taut to the extreme, and a fierce fighting spirit soared into the sky.

The companions of the group stood quietly at the edge of the arena, watching the battle unfold. The atmosphere suddenly became tense, a chilling and murderous aura filled the air, and a great battle was about to break out.

"We can begin."

The moment the words left his mouth, Zheng Zha suddenly roared, his alloy foot stomping heavily on the ground, causing the hard rock to crack instantly, with spiderweb-like cracks spreading in all directions.

The immense crimson blood energy exploded and surged, the crimson flames rising and steaming. Zheng Zha, carrying a terrifying force of ten thousand jin, condensed into a crimson afterimage and charged straight at Wang Qi at full speed.

Zhang Jie followed closely behind, pressing forward, his Adamantian Blade concealing its cold gleam, ready to unleash its power;

Zhan Lan secretly deployed invisible spiritual power, ready to remotely restrain and assist in controlling the situation at any time;

Li Xiaoyi set up his weapon, locked onto the target, and waited for an opportunity to launch a long-range suppression. The four fought side by side, their cooperation seamless, and the encirclement and annihilation formation was formed in an instant.

Just as the ferocious attack was about to close in—

hum-

A vast and ancient bell tolled out of nowhere, sweeping across the entire world.

Wang Qi's mind stirred slightly, and his divine power circulated within his body. Deep within his dantian, an ancient bell, carrying the Dao of time and space, materialized and appeared in the world through the power of his divine soul.

The ancient bell, with its heavy and vast shadow, is covered with ancient Taoist patterns and seal script. It emanates a faint light that has weathered the vicissitudes of time, and layers of ripples in time and space spread outward from the bell as its core.

The next moment, the order of heaven and earth suddenly changed.

The howling wind suddenly froze, the sand and gravel in the sky were suspended in mid-air, and the flapping of birds and the swaying of grass and trees were all frozen in place.

The flow of time in the entire training ground was forcibly altered by the ancient bell, transforming it into an independent, confined domain where time was infinitely slowed down.

The air currents, dust, the aftershocks of force, the surging crimson energy, and even the four figures charging forward were all slowed and immobilized. Everything moved at a halt, all laws were sealed.

Only Wang Qi broke free from the constraints of the rules, walking leisurely and calmly in the stagnant space-time.

His expression was indifferent and calm as he slowly gripped the long sword at his waist, its cold blade gradually emerging from its sheath.

A shimmering, moonlit white light covered the blade's surface, stripping away its violent and murderous nature, leaving only its restrained sharpness and unparalleled edge.

There was no earth-shattering pressure, no ferocious aura; he simply raised his hand and gently waved, and a blade slowly descended.

Like a breeze rustling through shallow grass or waves skimming across a calm lake, beneath its seemingly ordinary appearance lies the supreme Daoist power to alter time and suppress all laws.

A faint glint of light flashed and disappeared in an instant, vanishing into the world.

In a short while, the Xuanhuang Ancient Bell withdrew all its brilliance, and its illusory image sank back into the dantian of the soul. The spacetime power that had imprisoned the four directions dissipated completely, and the order of heaven and earth returned to normal.

Thump,

poof...

Several muffled, loud thuds rang out in succession.

The four people's fierce attack, which they had been preparing to unleash, was dismantled and completely neutralized by the invisible blade force. Their blood and qi suddenly became stagnant, and their limbs became weak and powerless.

It was impossible to maintain one's balance. A gentle yet irresistible, immense force swept over him.

The four of them were thrown into the air and crashed heavily onto the hard rocky ground.

The armor was intact, there were no wounds on the body, and the muscles, bones, and flesh were undamaged.

Wang Qi's judgment was impeccable; he only broke through the opponent's offensive and dampened their arrogance, holding back throughout the entire process, without damaging their foundation or taking their lives, stopping only when he had made a move.

The vast training ground fell into a deathly silence in an instant.

The sea breeze blew gently again, but it couldn't dispel the overwhelming awe and reverence that filled the entire venue.

Zheng Zha struggled to sit up, his chest heaving violently, his heart churning with turmoil.

He was proud of his vampire blood energy, fully unlocked gene lock, five-ton strength, and the added benefit of his full set of alloy armor.

They were utterly helpless against a single, seemingly effortless strike from their opponent, not even worthy of getting close.

Zhan Lan's face was ashen, the suffocating feeling of being trapped in time and space had penetrated to her very bones, and her spiritual power had been completely sealed off, rendering it useless throughout.

Li Xiaoyi sat there, gun slipping to his side, his eyes filled with bewilderment and disbelief.

Everyone had only one clear understanding: this was the true powerhouse standing at the top.

With a casual gesture, he could imprison time and space, and with a wave of his hand, he could dismantle the encirclement of four people. Such profound and unpredictable supernatural abilities far exceeded the limits of their understanding when they were ordinary people a few months ago.

The deathly silence lasted for a long time. Zhang Jie forcibly suppressed the horror surging in his heart and slowly got up, leaning on his battle sword.

He shed his murderous aura and inherent arrogance, his expression becoming extremely solemn and respectful. He stepped forward steadily and bowed in greeting.

"Wang Qi".

His tone was solemn and reverent, and his words were sincere and weighty.

"Just now, the ancient bell froze time and slowed down the passage of time, and with a single strike, it dismantled our combined attack of the four of us. Such a wondrous technique is far beyond our current capabilities."

We are narrow-minded and like frogs in a well, but today we finally see the vast difference between us. We hope you will not hesitate to enlighten us in the future.

Zheng Zha and the other two stood up and stopped, abandoning all their arrogance and haughtiness. They held their breath and focused their attention on Wang Qi, waiting quietly for guidance and answers.

Wang Qi looked at the calm and composed expressions of the group and slowly spoke.

"What just suppressed you was the only 'vessel' I possessed, the very vessel I had dedicated my life to cultivating—the Xuanhuang Bell."

"That sword strike just now didn't use any killing moves at all; it was merely a pure attempt to deflect and control the force."

His tone was calm and composed, yet every word was a warning: "If I were to go all out and leave no room for retreat, even your expensively crafted alloy armor wouldn't be able to withstand the crushing power of my strength."

"Remember the gap we have today."

Wang Qi's voice deepened slightly, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears:

"The world of horror movies is full of endless crises, with strange beasts, eerie ghosts and gods, and all kinds of powerful beings emerging one after another."

Simply relying on brute force to increase one's physical strength is never a reason for arrogance. Only by honing one's foundation, cultivating steadily, and becoming stronger step by step can one establish a long-term foothold and survive peacefully in the endless cycle of reincarnation.

The four bowed in unison, solemnly accepting the instruction.

Wang Qi then slowly recounted the origins and history of the Xuanhuang Bell:

"This bell is forged by fusing and refining three major cultivation systems: the Daoist techniques of the Supreme Being, the inscriptions of the Heaven-Covering Emperor's Weapon, and the Yang God's Soul Visualization Technique."

He lightly raised his fingertips, lightly touching the faint outline of the bell that appeared in mid-air:

"It has the power to suppress and lock, seal the heavens and lock the earth. The bell is engraved with the fundamental laws of the universe and spacetime, which can distort the flow of time and sever the void barrier."