“Fellow Daoist, no... Senior, please spare us!”
“Fellow Daoist…”
Everyone was utterly shaken! The sheer power of the White Robe Great Emperor’s single strike had terrified the two Nine-star Demon Race Great Emperors into begging for their lives! Yet, Lu Xuan's massive palms descended like collapsing mountain ranges, wrapped in the Grand Terrain Stance, radiating monstrous killing intent.
The Golden Crow Old Ancestor and the Fire Dragon Old Ancestor coughed up blood, unable to bear the crushing pressure. They reverted to their human forms, nearly collapsing into prostration. Suddenly, the colossal palms halted, dissolving into the void.
Lu Xuan looked down upon the two Old Ancestors, like a divine sovereign gazing at Ants. His face was utterly devoid of emotion. This was the Stance of an Apex Great Emperor. High above, Lu Xuan’s white robe billowed, pristine and unstained. The hem of his garment fluttered, symbolically pressing down on the heads of the Golden Crow Old Ancestor and the Fire Dragon Old Ancestor.
They fully submitted, falling to the ground in their human forms, a complete surrender. They looked up at Lu Xuan, trembling, realizing he had spared them. Their voices were shaky.
“Thank you, White God, for sparing our lives!”
“Thank you, White God, for sparing our lives!”
At this declaration, the entire region fell into absolute silence. The other Alien Race Supreme Great Emperors and Demon Race Great Emperors who had been preparing to attack instantly froze. In this moment, Lu Xuan was undoubtedly the master of Heaven and Earth.
This was terrifying! When two Nine-star Demon Race Great Emperors were so terrified they cried out the title “White God,” the coalition of seven Supreme Great Emperors had already lost.
In the history of the Southern Wilds, the Demon and Alien Races had always considered themselves 'Sacred Races,' completely looking down on human cultivators. But today, the White Robe Great Emperor was hailed as a 'God'!
“The White God spares them!”
The human cultivators erupted in a collective, guttural roar of excitement, their faces contorted with emotion. “Ah! Ah…”
“The White God! The White God is invincible!”
This moment was instantly etched into the hearts of all human cultivators. Several figures began inscribing the scene onto jade slips. An elder from the Grand Tutor's family even pulled out an Ancient Stone Book, beginning the meticulous record:
“Before the Ninth Supreme Path opened, the Golden Crow Old Ancestor and the Fire Dragon Old Ancestor prostrated themselves before the White Robe Great Emperor…”
All human cultivators were ecstatic.
Jiujun Old Ancestor wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, completely dumbfounded. “This Fellow Daoist’s strength… it’s truly this terrifying!”
To appease Lu Xuan and quell his killing intent, the Fire Dragon Old Ancestor and the Golden Crow Old Ancestor transformed into a tiny, palm-sized bird and a foot-long fire dragon, settling meekly at Lu Xuan's feet!
The crowd gasped, sucking in a collective breath. Nine-star Great Emperors, reduced to acting like two adorable pets! This was absolutely unprecedented.
This was the most glorious moment for the human race in the history of the Southern Wilds. The White Robe Great Emperor was destined to be recorded in history.
Ji Fuyao’s eyes shimmered with starlight. Master is truly invincible! she thought, her heart swelling with pride.
Hidden nearby, Chen Changsheng muttered, “I thought Master was going to slaughter them all. But sparing them is far superior—it kills the heart! This strategy is divine! Now that the Golden Crow and Fire Dragon Old Ancestors are crawling and acting like pets to please Master, this is a crushing blow to the entire Demon Race!” He immediately began inscribing his profound insights onto his Ancient Jade Slip. There is simply too much to learn from Master!
Not far away, the other six Supreme Great Emperors watched with complex expressions, immense waves crashing in their hearts. The Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor stared intently at Lu Xuan, a deep sense of unease settling in his gut.
Why hadn't the White Robe Great Emperor killed the Fire Dragon and Golden Crow Old Ancestors? It defied his established ruthlessness! This was illogical!
Suddenly, a flash of realization struck him. He saw through the White Robe Great Emperor! The truth must be that the White Robe Great Emperor was nearly spent and couldn't fight anymore. He was using this dramatic display to bluff and intimidate them!
Just then, the System’s countdown sounded.
[System: Countdown initiated. Twenty-nine... twenty-eight... twenty-seven...]
Lu Xuan smiled faintly at the Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor. “You are correct,” Lu Xuan said, his voice calm. “Indeed, in a moment, I will be unable to fight.” Lu Xuan decided to lay his cards on the table. This Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor was a detail freak, but he was merely playing his intended role in the grand performance.
No one believed Lu Xuan’s words. Not the Demon and Alien Races, and certainly not Ji Fuyao or Chen Changsheng.
The Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor roared, “You fools! Since you won’t act, then I will!”
Boom! The Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor surged toward Lu Xuan, his body covered in brilliant Dao patterns, his skin hardening into profound stone. His blood essence boiled like a volcanic eruption, and his form swelled into a colossal Stone Giant, standing firm in the void, radiating monstrous power.
“Stone Sea!”
He unleashed his ultimate attack. Massive stone blocks, infused with endless Dao patterns, rained down on Lu Xuan, tearing the sky and filling the void.
[System: Nineteen... eighteen...]
Lu Xuan smiled faintly. “Ten Breaths is enough to kill you.”
Desolate Heaven Art!
Lu Xuan launched a single punch, carrying the momentum to sweep across eons. A boundless, savage power surged forth, shaking the heavens. The punch illuminated the world like a second sun, vast and boundless.
Seeing this, the Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor cackled, “Idiot! You fell for it!” He had intentionally forced Lu Xuan to use his full power. He quickly activated his race's supreme secret art, drawing upon the Dao and Stance flowing through the thousands of miles of Tianluo State to solidify his defense. His body became utterly impervious, every facet as hard as bedrock—the absolute limit of a Nine-star Emperor Realm defense.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Crack!”
The Stone Sea shattered, but he didn't panic. This was merely bait! In the next instant, the Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor changed his spiritual seals, his body flowing with Dao and Stance, drawing power from the earth itself to reinforce his defense. His body was now covered in Dao patterns, hard as a meteor.
The Stone Demon Race Old Ancestor was utterly confident. “White Robe Great Emperor, I am standing right here! I am invincible, you are free to try! If I move even half a step, I lose! Hahahaha…”
Before he could finish his arrogant declaration, Lu Xuan’s fist arrived. The punch tore a star river through the void, a falling star imbued with Dao and Stance!
“Crack!”
“Boom!”
The Stone Demon Old Ancestor's Great Emperor Dao patterns instantly crumbled. His physical body began to shatter.
“How… how is this possible?” he screamed in utter disbelief.