With a thought, the God Slaying Spear returned, falling into his hand. Feeling the terrifying power of this peerless divine weapon, Xiang Qianqiu's expression fluctuated, and he stared at Chen Yuan, asking:

"What method is this?"

"A method beyond your imagination."

Chen Yuan took a deep breath, quickly stabilizing his injuries, and inside, a weight was slightly lifted off his shoulders. His perception was correct; the God Slaying Spear had a spirit, and indeed, it would not harm him.

If not, in that critical moment just now, the God Slaying Spear could absolutely have pinned him in the void, causing his physical body to collapse and his primordial spirit to perish. Falling on the spot was not impossible.

Furthermore, this was one of the main confidences he had in facing Xiang Qianqiu alone. The God Slaying Spear was like an arm to him, and now it was as if that arm had been cut off from the opponent.

Moreover, with the strength he had previously displayed, it was almost impossible to take him down.

Xiang Qianqiu's gaze was fixed on Chen Yuan, his eyes blinking only after several breaths, gritting his teeth, he said in a low voice:

"Half-Immortal Realm, forcing me to this point, Chen Yuan... you are indeed impressive, but in terms of strength, you are already not inferior to a Sixth Realm Immortal.

Even when considering the whole world, you've stepped into the top tier. If Great Chu remains undying, the position of Emperor in the future will be yours to control."

"Great Chu, Great Chu, Great Chu has already perished."

"No, as long as there is a trace of the Xiang Family's bloodline, Great Chu will not perish, and one day will rise again, restoring the glory of Great Chu."

"That's just your delusion. Now you have used up all means, and still failed to jeopardize me. Let alone reviving Great Chu, even you.... will fall today."

Chen Yuan stepped forward, his momentum momentarily returning to its peak. Xiang Qianqiu could forcefully enhance his strengths, and Chen Yuan could do the same.

The Baking Furnace Cave Heaven expanded, and the faint Demon Flame quickly spread through the void, burning around him, as if an entity emerged from the Demon Flame. With each step he took, his momentum grew stronger.

"You're too happy too soon. With your current strength and position, you probably know the terror of the Immortal Domain. Do you think I'm your only enemy?

No, the Immortal Domain has always been my enemy from the start. Because of you, I couldn't follow the Grand Ancestor and walk the path of the Martial God. But in these over two hundred years, I haven't wasted my time."

Xiang Qianqiu suddenly raised his head, his deep pupils already filled with blood, appearing blind from afar.

Facing Chen Yuan's surging might, he remained calm, with only a hint of determination.

"Heh heh."

Chen Yuan sneered, not cooperating with the opponent at all, as the terrifying Demon Flame transformed into a Black Dragon, roaring as it surged toward Xiang Qianqiu. Facing such a powerful offensive,

Xiang Qianqiu remained calm. Once he decided to use his true trump card, there was no need for hesitation. Instantly, a layer of Blood Flames ignited around him.

In an instant, the terrifying Blood Flames rose vigorously, towering a hundred feet high, like a red void wall, forcibly blocking Chen Yuan's Black Dragon Demon Flame outside the Blood Wall.

"Flesh becoming sacred, bloodline can be formed. This is the inheritance of the Southern Border's demon race. Since the Grand Ancestor walked the path of the Martial God a thousand years ago, our Xiang Family has possessed the strongest bloodline in this world.

Such means, at the fall of Great Chu over two hundred years ago, my ancestors did not utilize, leaving me with this hidden trump card known by none. Now, this trump card, let you have a taste.

Let you know just how terrifying my ancestors of the Xiang Family were in those days!"

Xiang Qianqiu's eyes focused, and in a flash, the remaining yellow dragon robe on his upper body was completely torn apart, fully revealing his naked upper body.

Seemingly skinny, it actually had an aesthetic feeling of strength, with veins protruding, and the flesh spontaneously splitting into tiny cracks, drops of Essence Blood like rubies surged out instantly.

Before his flesh, it condensed into a massive blood mass, and Xiang Qianqiu's face turned extremely pale in an instant. His body cracked, but his momentum became stronger.

With a flash of light, Xiang Qianqiu's hand revealed a Blood Bead, astonishingly similar to the Blood Pearl Chen Yuan had obtained from Xiang Lingtian before.

"Bang!"

The Blood Pearl exploded, and the blood within swiftly merged with the Essence Blood he forced out earlier. In the next moment, this Essence Blood seemed to possess a spirit, all flowing into the God Slaying Spear.

The originally jet-black spear body suddenly emanated light, shooting straight into the sky. An immensely grand and terrifying presence gradually rose, as if a fierce beast had awakened.

"The Grand Ancestor possessed boundless power, with cultivation reaching the pinnacle of the Human World, being the most legendary presence of the Human Race. Although he perished, there remained a true seal hidden within the heavens and earth.

When my Xiang Family's bloodline activates the God Slaying Spear, a seal of the Grand Ancestor will awaken. Chen Yuan.... weren't you proclaimed as the sole formidable genius through the ages?

Weren't you hailed as another Grand Ancestor of Chu?

Now, the Grand Ancestor is here, can you oppose him?!"

Xiang Qianqiu sternly questioned.

Feeling that grand aura, Chen Yuan's brows furrowed, his face bearing utmost gravity. How similar was this scene to that previous battle before Liangzhou City?

The only difference was that the True Martial Emperor's seal existed within the True Martial Immortal Sword, offered by generations at Wudang Mountain, able to reveal power at crucial moments.

Yet, the Grand Ancestor of Chu left his seal amidst heaven and earth, as if aligning himself with the dao. Such a terrifying existence, let alone half its power, even if merely a tenth could manifest, it was currently an aspiration beyond reach.

Now, it seemed his only hope lay with the Qi Fortune Altar.

"Please.... Grand Ancestor!"

Xiang Qianqiu bowed deeply before the God Slaying Spear, and within the endless chaotic flow of the void, unexpectedly emerged a faintly discernible phantom figure.

Xiang Qianqiu's eyes were filled with reverence. For him, the Grand Ancestor was the pursuit of his lifetime, his life's endeavor solely to follow the Grand Ancestor's footsteps.

The chaotic flow of the void unlike the Human World, allowed him to summon the Grand Ancestor's seal without any fear of alerting those old dogs in the Immortal Domain.

By setting the battlefield within the Secret Realm, he had this in mind. If Chen Yuan was too strong, he could only utilize the true trump card of the Xiang Family.

The phantom in the void gradually focused its gaze, a layer of hazy light covering its face, making it impossible to see its features. Yet that domineering aura surpassing all beings, unspokenly verified its identity.

The God Slaying Spear abruptly rose, transforming into a hundred-foot divine spear, falling into the Grand Ancestor's hands, the ferocity of its killing aura surged once more.

Chen Yuan's heart shook violently. Such might.... even the Buddha in the past was far surpassed by it.

Instinctively, he wanted to turn and leave, but as that phantom fixed its gaze upon him, everything around him halted, even the chaotic flow of the void ceased.

The entire world was left in deathly silence.

Chen Yuan closed his eyes, continually calling forth the Qi Fortune Altar in his spirit. At this moment, even Lu Chengfeng personally coming could not save him. Only the mysterious Qi Fortune Altar held hope.

Deep within his consciousness, it seemed that Chen Yuan's calling had effect, or perhaps it self-perceived the presence of the Grand Ancestor of Chu, trembling slightly.

But immediately, it fell back into a state of stillness.

The Grand Ancestor of Chu moved. With one hand, he lightly extended the God Slaying Spear forward, seemingly piercing through time and space, appearing instantly before Chen Yuan.

The terrifying sharp energy directly caused cracks and wounds to appear on Chen Yuan's physical body, his primordial spirit continuously trembling, with purple light flashing incessantly.

Xiang Qianqiu's face revealed a faint smile, as if believing this battle was finally coming to an end, the final victor still him.

The traitorous son will never be a match for the father.

But....

Sometimes, surprises arrive so unexpectedly, Xiang Qianqiu's previously confident expression changed rapidly, with disbelief filling his eyes.

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"The Monthly Ticket is gone!"