Gu He no longer concealed his killing intent. The already frigid Frozen Plains seemed to grow much colder once more. This chill no longer affected the body, but felt like it could freeze one's very soul.
His figure flashed, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared beside Ice Venerable, striking out with both palms.
Ice Venerable felt as if the entire space had become his enemy. At this moment, there was no other option but to withstand the attack head-on. Terrifying pressure descended upon his heart, making even this Central Continent powerhouse unable to suppress his regret.
Yet he was, after all, an extraordinary talent. He steadied his emotions in an instant, mobilized all his strength, and a crystalline glow appeared upon his palms.
The two then exchanged fists and palms without any flourish.
"Pfft!"
Blood sprayed everywhere. The gap in their cultivation was laid bare at this moment. Even though Ice Venerable had gone all out, he could not injure Gu He in the slightest. Instead, the instant his fists touched Gu He's palms, which contained immense power, they suffered devastating damage. Bone joints protruded through the flesh, blood poured out, and his arms, unable to withstand a force far beyond their limits, split open with countless wounds.
"Extreme Cold Finger!"
Just as Gu He was about to press his advantage and kill Ice Venerable first, a cold shout rang out. Extreme Cold Venerable's fingertip condensed a finger-shaped attack filled with chilling intent. As his cry fell, that finger formed entirely from cold energy turned into a blurry thin line and appeared not far in front of Gu He in the blink of an eye.
"An ant trying to shake a tree!"
Facing Extreme Cold Venerable's full-force strike, Gu He turned his head. With a slight movement