A violent burst of thunder erupted.
They came straight for Jiang Mu Ming!
The terrifying lightning struck so fast that Jiang Mu Ming had nowhere to hide!
Everyone can only see it.
Clusters of blinding white light flashed in the sky.
"Gentlemen!"
Ye Dingzhi and Baili Dongjun's hearts sank.
Is it possible for anyone to survive this violent thunderstorm?
"You're right, you really should feel ashamed."
But at that moment...
A refined voice rang out amidst the thunderstorm.
"In the same hundred years, Li Changsheng cultivated to the Great Divine Roaming, while you are left with only a wisp of a Remnant Soul."
"Since you are at the mid-stage of the Profound Spirit Realm..."
"Then I will surpass you by a realm to suppress you."
As the sound faded, a terrifying aura suddenly exploded out.
Time and space seemed to freeze at this moment!
Stagnation!
In Tian Qi City, everything slowed down to an unbearable pace.
It lost its color.
Only a single golden light remained in the world.
At this moment.
Everything in the world seemed to be crumbling and collapsing!
Bricks, wood, grass, and stones are turning to ashes!
In mid-air.
A golden figure emerged from Jiang Mu Ming's body, wielding a Golden Longsword.
He slowly walked towards Xie Zhize.
With each step, golden lotuses bloom beneath one's feet.
The pace was incredibly slow.
But everyone could only watch that figure advance inch by inch.
Nothing can resist this oppressive force that freezes time and space!
Even the Heavenly Slash couldn't move!
"You said you wanted to make me dare not underestimate Northern Li."
But little did they know...
Jiang Mu Ming said calmly, "No one in this world can stop me from doing what I want."
"You can't do it, and even Li Changsheng... can't."
Jiang Mu Ming slowly placed the Golden Longsword against Xie Zhize's neck.
A sharp sword intent, a terrifying pressure.
This made Xie Zhize feel an unparalleled life-or-death crisis, even though he was already dead.
But he could sense that with this sword strike, he would truly die!
"Remember, this sword strike is called the Six Annihilations Sword of No Self Twenty-Three."
Jiang Mu Ming slowly sheathed his sword.
Turning around, he said, "And I won't kill you."
"I just didn't want to kill you, that's all."
"After all, I am just a scholar who wants to Spreading the Way Across the World."
"Don't challenge me next time."
"You are far inferior to Li Changsheng."
Xie Zhize watched Jiang Mu Ming's retreating figure.
My heart is filled with endless sighs.
That terrifying pressure and powerful sword intent were enough to freeze time and space.
Even with the Heavenly Slash in his hand, he was no match for Jiang Mu Ming.
When Jiang Mu Ming's soul, radiating golden light, returned to his physical body, all things in heaven and earth finally returned to normal.
It can move freely.
Unlike before, when it seemed that not even a single thought was allowed.
Extremely domineering.
Xie Zhize felt a wave of fear wash over him and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying:
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Xie."
In spiritual practice, there is no order of precedence; only those who attain enlightenment come first.
To be able to cultivate to the level of Xie Zhize.
He naturally understood this principle, and in his view, Jiang Mu Ming possessed the demeanor of someone who had transcended the Profound Spirit Realm.
Such a person is bound to live a long and prosperous life, and dominate the world.
It is not inappropriate for him to address him as "sir".
"Today, it was I Xie Zhize, by virtue of my own overestimation, dared to challenge you, sir."
"In this world, there is now no one who can rival you, sir."
"It's probably just Li Changsheng."
"If Li Changsheng does not step forward, no one in the world will dare to challenge you, sir."
Having said that, Xie Zhize threw the Heavenly Slash in his hand, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into lightning and returned to the Sword Pavilion.
Xie Zhize bowed again, thanking Jiang Mu Ming for sparing his life, and then disappeared.
Horizon.
Jiang Mu Ming stood with his hands behind his back.
He looked at the people in the Imperial Palace.
The disappointment of the court officials and the joy of Baili Dongjun and Ye Dingzhi were all on full display.
Even Emperor Tai An, who was hiding and spying, could see everything clearly.
Jiang Mu Ming smiled calmly.
Without saying anything more, he turned and disappeared into the horizon.
The rest will naturally be handled by someone else.
He doesn't need to worry about that.
The Imperial Palace.
Seeing Jiang Mu Ming disappear, Xiao Ruo Feng knew in his heart that the Second Mister must have returned to his own courtyard at the Academy.
He turned to look at the assembled officials and ministers.