The five men all furrowed their brows in unison!

They thought themselves arrogant enough, but now felt inferior before Xu Yang!

Recalling the messages from many friends and sect elders before, all had reached a profound understanding!

The rumors were not unfounded!

"This bastard's arrogance deserves a dire end!" Jun Yaotian's eyes brimmed with chill like a rising tide.

"Since he seeks death, let's grant his wish!"

"Since all five of us are joining the fight, at least he'll die without regrets!"

"He must be the only talent left in Daqian, hahahaha."

...

"This time, he is doomed!"

Up in the void, the gathered powerhouses finally breathed out, every one of their faces twisted with malice as they glared below.

All the way, across a hundred thousand li—Xu Yang had genuinely carved a bloody path alone!

They felt utterly humiliated!

Moreover, those prides who'd attacked, though not the very top, were still the backbone of their sects!

The loss was no minor thing!

Lv Taisong stared at Xu Yang and suddenly sneered.

He'd planned to attack by himself.

But Xu Yang's arrogance was too much even for him to bear!

Since that's the case, they'd strike together!

"Kill!"

Lv Taisong roared, his body vaulting hundreds of zhang in a single leap, sleeve sweeping out to brandish a spirit blade, slashing heaven and earth!

Pfft!

Space warped violently, tidal waves thundered down from both sides of the blade, sweeping forth with brutal force.

The other four, not hesitating in the slightest, sealed off all directions and lunged together at Xu Yang!

"At last, I'm feeling a bit of pressure!"

Xu Yang licked his lips, battle spirit boiling in his eyes!

The combined strength of five could rival a True Monarch!

Xu Yang's bones sang, as he vaulted upward.

He put away the Asura Blood Saber, thunderous roars erupted within his body, tyrannical power raging forth like a ferocious beast.

Cangxu Divine Eyes opened wide!

Locking Spirit and Lock God surged, ripe for deployment!

Xu Yang charged forward without hesitation.

On the periphery, seeing nobody paying him any attention, Huangfu Qing swallowed hard and hurriedly turned to leave.

From afar, he watched, his heart pounding madly!

"He's far too strong!"

"He withstands the combined assault of these five without using that terrifying True Monarch Blood Saber!"

Recalling Xu Yang's outrageous methods, Huangfu Qing felt these five were doomed!

He knew it well—Xu Yang's 'arrogance' was matched by his cunning!

One miracle after another!

The secrets he carries are beyond imagination!

Bang!

Lv Taisong grunted and staggered backward, his blade trembling violently, blood trickling from his lips!

"Sure enough, he's been struck by something that confuses True Essence and Spiritual Power!" Huangfu Qing muttered, a fierce gleam flickering in his eyes, mind churning restlessly.

Soon after, he turned to leave—no longer intent on watching the battle!

Though these five were fierce, in his eyes, they were no match for Xu Yang at all.

The outcome was already decided!

Might as well take this chance…

Huangfu Qing suddenly froze in place!

He stared warily at the enigmatic youth who seemed to appear before him out of nowhere, his throat tightening, feeling an overwhelming threat!

The youth wore pitch-black robes, his presence extraordinary!

His cultivation was at Myriad Manifestations Perfection.

But to Huangfu Qing, he exuded a profound pressure—suffocating, as if confronting a True Monarch!

Even stronger than those five behind!

"A Daqian pride?"

Li Wang cocked his brow and said playfully, "Where do you rank in Daqian?"

Huangfu Qing gritted his teeth, "Top three!"

"Only that weak?"

Li Wang paused, disappointment flickering as he shook his head, "I thought there might be someone interesting. Boring!"

Before the words even faded, he vanished on the spot!

"Shit!"

Huangfu Qing paled, the Nine Bends Sky-reaching Spear flashing into his hand as he unleashed all his power, thrusting straight ahead!

Pfft!

Space twisted and convulsed!

The shadow of the spear abruptly froze!

A massive hand, casual and effortless, stopped the spiraling spear; within its palm, a distorted True Essence vortex spun fiercely!

Huangfu Qing felt his spear trapped as if in a swamp—no matter how he struggled, it refused to budge!

The vortex churned, birthing a terrifying suction force.

The Nine Bends Sky-reaching Spear began to rotate uncontrollably, nearly swallowed by the vortex!

"Impossible!"

Huangfu Qing's eyes nearly split, unable to accept being so weak!

Pfft!

Unwilling, he spat out a mouthful of vital blood, splashing it onto the Nine Bends Sky-reaching Spear as his hand flashed through seals.

The spear rang out with a clanging explosion, its might surging; finally, in one stroke it shook free of the vortex, escaping its grip!

"Oh?"

Li Wang raised a brow, then sneered and shook his head, "Even risking your life is useless. Too weak! The foundation cultivated in Daqian can't compare to the Spirit Realm!"

He twisted his palm upward, and the vortex erupted!

Boom!

The spear's shadow shattered!

Huangfu Qing screamed, flung away in utter disgrace!

"Wait!"

"I submit! Don't kill me! I know many secrets!"

"Daqian has a true pride, a terrifying strength—you're no match for him!"

About to destroy Huangfu Qing with a single blow, Li Wang stopped midaction upon hearing this.

He looked down, mocking smile deepening, "Even I wouldn't be his match?"

"Do you even know who I am?"

"My name is Li Wang, Bright Mirror Grotto Heaven's True Disciple, ranked thirteenth on the Celestial Pride List!"

Thirteenth on the Celestial Pride List?

Huangfu Qing's pupils contracted, his whole body shivering with cold!

No wonder he was so terrifying!

The strongest of those five behind was only ranked seventeenth!

"It's true!"

Huangfu Qing steeled himself and insisted, "His name is Xu Yang, not only Daqian's top pride, but also Daqian's Crown Prince; he holds mysterious treasures, most likely relics from powerful experts of the Spirit Realm thousands of years ago!"

"Daqian's Crown Prince? Treasures?"

Li Wang's expression suddenly turned grave, his gaze boring into Huangfu Qing as he judged the truth of these words.

"If you doubt me, take a look yourself—he's fighting the Spirit Realm prides just behind, five in total, all ranking on the Celestial Pride List."

Li Wang's eyes flashed, and he gave Huangfu Qing one last deep, measuring look. "If you're telling the truth, I can spare your life."

"With your ability, you could serve as a True Disciple in Bright Mirror Grotto Heaven."

Huangfu Qing was instantly overjoyed, exclaiming, "Thank you, Mr. Li!"

His pride was once unshakable, until Xu Yang shattered it!

Now, the Spirit Realm had crushed him even further, his heart beating in dread!

Things like dignity and face disappeared long ago.

Survive!

Grow stronger—even lost pride can be reclaimed one day!

"Lead the way!"

"This way."

Huangfu Qing led Li Wang back.

Soon after, a furious commotion erupted.

Li Wang darted ahead, accelerating like lightning!

In the blink of an eye, he beheld a world-shaking battle!

"It's Jun Yaotian, Lv Taisong, Gu Li, and Lingxu themselves!"

As prides on the Celestial Pride List, although these few ranked below Li Wang, he knew them well.

One sweep of his eyes, and Li Wang's pupils shrank, breath catching!

Hiss!

"Lingxu and Gu Li have already suffered severe wounds. This man…"

His cry of shock was cut short as the heavens thundered with a deafening clash of blades!

Blood-red slaughter poured down like a flood, turning into a sea of horrors, imposing a domain that swallowed half the sky!

"Chaotic Void Celestial Saber!"

The shout rang like thunder, killing intent pervading the fields!

Chaotic saber light, dense as mist, drowned out thousands of zhang of land, not leaving even a sliver of gap.

Though separated by great distance, Li Wang couldn't help but shudder!

Huangfu Qing felt utter hopelessness, but seeing Li Wang's changed expression, stammered, "That's still nowhere near his true power!"

"First step into the Spirit Realm, he's challenging each force's greatest pride!"

"I know him too well—this is no empty boast; he has that kind of strength!"

Li Wang suddenly turned, glaring at Huangfu Qing.

In his eyes, Huangfu Qing saw a flash of unmistakable dread!