After three days apart, see a scholar with new eyes (continued)

Si Ming couldn't help but become interested. "Just who is this Ancient Ancestor of Returning Antiquity, that he has become the universally acknowledged scapegoat?"

"This matter involves a secret from the Middle Ages, which cannot be revealed to outsiders."

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor, feigning mystery, then changed the subject, looking up at the battle not far away, and said, "Your companions are all at a disadvantage. Although you outnumber them, numbers don't always matter."

Si Ming turned his head and saw that indeed, the four subordinates of the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor had displayed extraordinary strength. Every move they made contained immense power. Although his side had a numerical advantage, they would be shocked to the point of vomiting blood if they took a direct hit, and they would not even have a chance to use their ultimate moves. They simply could not make use of their numerical advantage.

Although the situation is not yet critical, as long as the fighting continues and everyone's injuries accumulate, a collapse is only a matter of time.

"I stimulated their vital points with Gu magic, igniting their essence and energy. Although they only have less than two hours left to live, their cultivation level surged to the Void Returning Realm one go. Admittedly, this cultivation level is fake and does not match their martial Dao Realm. They would easily expose their weaknesses against a true Void Returning Great Grandmaster, but it is more than enough to bully Spirit Transformation Grandmaster."

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor said mockingly, "If you don't take action, you can only watch helplessly as they are killed one by one."

"I believe in my companions," Si Ming said firmly, without the slightest wavering. "They can not only defeat your men, but also help me surround and kill you. The longer you delay, the slimmer your chances of survival become."

He was calm, without excitement or agitation, as if he were simply stating a fact.

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor's eyes sharpened. The person before him possessed an air and demeanor far beyond his years. He then asked, "Do you know how many people I've absorbed in these three days?"

He licked his lips, and said with an expression of utter satisfaction:

"Thirty-six million! A full thirty-six million people were completely drained by my insects, turned into nourishment, and became part of my power. However, being able to merge with me is a blessing they've accumulated over eight lifetimes."

"You truly deserve to die. I have never doubted that." Si Ming's State of Mind was calmer than ever before, entering his optimal state.

"Even now, tens of thousands of people are dying every second, and this rate will only increase, reaching its peak tomorrow night. Only the strongest people will be able to survive until the last day."

"Thank you for reminding me. I will try my best to make sure you don't see the sun tomorrow." Si Ming still showed no anger.

Aren't you in a hurry?

"You are the one accumulating sins; every single second you are sliding towards the abyss. Why should I be in a hurry?"

"It is said that the Mohist School practice universal love, regardless of blood relations or social status, treating others as themselves and loving others as they love themselves. You sit idly by and watch the people die without doing anything, which is tantamount to ignoring the lives of your family and friends. You are heartless and ungrateful. As Mohist, you have failed!" the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor said sternly.

"The love of the Mohist is a love for the whole world, not a personal love. This love is ruthless, and the ruthless is the ultimate selfishness of Heaven, yet it is used for the ultimate public good. People like you, blinded by self-interest and using the world to support yourselves, will never understand this principle." Si Ming's eyes revealed pity and disdain.

"You ignorant brat, you dare to lecture me? You..."

Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor was about to refute, he suddenly realized that his emotions were abnormal. He quickly examined himself and discovered the anomaly in his Primordial Spirit.

Sample.

"This is... the Heart Devil Secret Sword Sword Intent! You actually know this most bizarre Swordsmanship in all the heavens!"

"So you've finally been found out?" Si Ming scoffed, continuing to circulate his Heart Devil Sword Intent. "If it weren't to stir up my inner demons, why would I be wasting my breath talking to you? Did you really think you were so sweet?"

Upon hearing this, Ten Thousand Canopy Witch Ancestor was both shocked and furious. He then realized that this emotion was not right and was making him lose his composure. So he circulated his inner energy to try to calm himself down.

However, once the inner demons are stirred, they are not so easily suppressed. Even though the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor has profound cultivation and his true realm is unfathomable, inner demons cannot be restrained by cultivation alone. As the saying goes, the higher the Tao, the stronger the demons. The deeper the cultivation, the more powerful the inner demons.

Perhaps because his main body was still suppressed by the Divine Pillar and his Primordial Spirit was incomplete, the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor's mind had a great flaw, which was not in line with his martial arts Dao Realm at all. This was a weakness that Si Ming noticed after fighting with him last time.

While Si Ming may lack strategic vision, his tactical acumen is his forte. He can analyze the intelligence of any enemy he has fought once, keenly identify their strengths and weaknesses, and further optimize his combat strategies by combining his enlightenment talent with his understanding of the moves.

This is what is known as combat wisdom.

"Kid, I almost fell for your trick!"

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor's face was gloomy. He secretly gathered his True Essence, knowing that he had to take the initiative. Otherwise, with the opponent constantly harassing and tempting him with the sword Heart Devil Secret Sword Sword Intent, he would not be able to calm his mind.

"Almost? It's already on fire, isn't it? Why don't we continue talking? I'm really not in a hurry." Si Ming said with a mocking smile.

"I have witnessed the eloquence of the Mohist today, but do not assume that I am the same person I was three days ago. Every single moment, I am improving at a speed you cannot imagine."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's make our move! Whether it's a verbal battle or a battle of wits, in the end, we'll have to settle this with force."

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor snorted coldly, refusing to waste any more words. He decisively made his move, unleashing the power he had gained from transforming the Essence Blood and blood of 36 million people. His eyes shone brightly, and wherever he passed, Linked Mountains were cleaved in two. His aura was like the rising sun, soaring up in a few breaths and transforming into a blazing sun, dazzlingly bright.

"Nine Insects Art: Five Viscera Reverse Assault"

Suddenly, a strange sound, like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, burst forth in the air. This sound came from all directions, initially barely audible and seemingly far away, but in an instant it resounded throughout the heavens and earth, even giving people the illusion that the heavens and earth had lost their voice, drowning out the thunder on the horizon and the howling wind. For a moment, only this sharp and piercing sound echoed endlessly.

However, the energy of the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor caused a change in the airflow, transforming into hundreds of Wind-Swept Dragons that rushed towards Si Ming and began to attack.

"The Gate of All Wonders!"

Si Ming once again activated the Supreme Sword Art. The sword tip turned in an arc, forming a square gate. Reaching the ultimate emptiness and guarding the steadfast stillness, with an outer circle and an inner square, his understanding of the Supreme Sword Art had reached a new level.

However, the more refined Supreme Sword Art did not perform as well as before. It only lasted for less than three breaths before being forcefully broken by the Gale Dragon, which then crashed into Si Ming.

At this moment, Si Ming felt as if he were trapped inside an erupting volcano, with a fierce wind that could easily shatter steel enveloping him like a cocoon, desperately squeezing him inward.

If the Internal Cultivation of the Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor was divided into levels, it would probably have reached level forty-five!

This was the strongest Internal Cultivation Si Ming had ever encountered, aside from the unrestricted Netherworld Insect Princess. His Internal Cultivation was utterly powerless against this power, like a baby boy dressed as a girl with a tree branch encountering a bald, strong man wielding a battle axe—completely powerless to resist and utterly crushed upon first encounter.

"A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days' absence. Don't you even understand this simple principle? To look at an old monster with profound knowledge and who has broken free of his seal with the eyes of the past is the reason for your defeat today."

The Myriad Gu Witch Ancestor clasped his hands together, and hundreds of hurricane dragons suddenly surged inward, shrinking into a ball. Then, he himself swung his palms forward with lightning speed, determined to deliver the final blow.

The wind dragon roared, and raging torrents of wind swept out in all directions, destroying and tearing apart the remaining half of the mountain, completely sweeping it into a plain. Boulders and rocks were also blown into powder, turning into sandstorms that swirled into the sky.

Void Returning Great Grandmaster of Body Refinement, who is proficient in body tempering, would have been reduced to ashes by this attack...

Is that all you're capable of?