Dread

"Boom!"

The power of the lightning domain spread wildly, instantly colliding with the power that sealed off the void around City Lord Zhao Hua.

This is the power of the Divine Weapon, the Sky-Stabilizing Pearl.

This divine weapon is said to be able to anchor itself in the void. Once it is unleashed, even the spatial changes of a small star will be firmly imprisoned in place, unable to move an inch.

However, although Zhao Hua obtained this divine weapon, he has not yet been recognized as its master, let alone unleashed its true power.

The power of the void imprisonment did indeed cause the spreading lightning domain to pause slightly, and the six bolts of lightning that shot out seemed to stop in the void.

However, as the eternal furnace within his body operated Gu Jinlai, a blazing and violent energy surged forth.

He seemed to transform into a towering volcano, his boundless power surging into the void, shaking all directions, and then being transmitted through the lightning field.

Under the oppressive force of this energy, everyone clearly saw a blazing sun appear in the void, which was then frozen solid.

Even in its frozen state, brilliant light and energy emanated unrestrainedly from the center of the sun, its power...

Even top-tier, peak-level saints like Cao Wudao and Jin Fantian felt a profound shock to their very souls.

"This is... that top-tier Divine Ability!?"

The next moment...

Seeing the fusion power solidified in the void, Gu Jinlai suddenly increased the power output of the Eternal Furnace. Instantly, terrifying light and energy broke the spatial confinement formed by the Void-Stabilizing Bead!

The clearly visible light and brilliance emanated from the sun, instantly turning Zhao Hua's face deathly pale.

"This..."

"Even the Divine Weapon Sky-Stabilizing Pearl couldn't contain this power!?"

Jin Fantian and Cao Wudao's expressions changed drastically.

"Ancient Martial Saint, please show mercy! For the sake of this city center, with millions of people around, please withdraw your Divine Ability!"

Zhao Hua immediately screamed in terror, his divine sense reeling.

If this energy is truly released, he will be the first to be affected.

However, his words clearly had some effect.

Considering that if this nuclear fusion power were truly released, the area within several miles would likely be razed to the ground, livestock within ten miles would be wiped out, and the number of dead and injured would definitely be in the millions.

Therefore, he stopped the continuous energy output of the Eternal Furnace.

But...

The power of the lightning domain suddenly surged.

The thunder sword, which he had personally condensed, pierced through the void with a roar, following the sealing power of the Void-Stabilizing Pearl, which had been stretched open by the power of the Eternal Furnace.

"Not good!"

Zong Yan suddenly changed, his martial will and martial holy body erupted at the same time, and his body expanded rapidly, as if he was about to transform into some kind of lava beast.

"Ancient Martial Saint!? Spare me..."

He cried out in fear, as if begging for mercy.

Before he could finish speaking, blinding lightning illuminated the void, blasting into his body with intense and violent power.

Suddenly, his eyes widened, and lightning spread across his Martial Saint Body, which had not yet been fully revealed, turning its internal structure into charcoal.

Just half a second...

Its massive body, already nearly ten meters tall, collapsed with a deafening roar, torn to shreds by the burst of lightning.

At this moment, Zhao Huacai on the other side mobilized the power of the Void-Stabilizing Pearl, and suddenly hurled that blazing and violent energy into the void.

Suddenly, a beam of light so intense that it was difficult to look directly at shot into the void.

The terrifying energy emanating from it stunned Jin Fantian, Cao Wudao, and Wu Tianya, who had intended to assist Zhao Hua in his attack. They remained frozen in place for a long time, fearing that it might cause Gu Jinlai and lead to them being struck by this "Great Sun Explosion".

"Call out!"

The intense light almost overshadowed the sun's brilliance.

Even without further energy replenishment, this energy release process continued for several breaths before finally stopping.

As this terrifying burst of energy was released, the temperature within a radius of dozens of miles rose from the twenties to over fifty degrees Celsius.

The temperature within a radius of several miles of the Demon-Slaying Hall soared to eighty or ninety degrees Celsius.

Fortunately, those who come and go from the Demon Slayer Hall are almost all accomplished martial artists, with very few ordinary people. In addition, as the most important institution in Wind and Rain City, the Demon Slayer Hall is of excellent quality.

Even so, fires still broke out in many places, turning into raging flames.

The temperature in this palace, where Gu Jinlai, has reached several hundred degrees Celsius.

Many objects have spontaneously combusted without a flame.

Although the temperature was several hundred degrees Celsius, no one in the room felt hot.

Even someone as powerful as the city lord Zhao Hua felt an overwhelming chill.

Looking at the Martial Saint Zong Yan, who had been blasted into charred remains by the Thunder Sword, he felt a chill run through his heart.

Especially when he tried to suppress the power of the eternal furnace within his body through the Gu Jinlai with the divine weapon, the Sky-Stabilizing Pearl, he felt...

It is an unparalleled ferocity.

Unstable.

But it was like a real blazing sun, its light dazzling and capable of scorching the heavens and boiling the seas.

"How... can he be so strong..."

Zhao Hua's voice was somewhat hoarse.

Saint level seven!?

More than a seventh-level Saint!

He didn't know how powerful this force would become if it were detonated, but he...

They are doomed to die.

"Zong Yan misled people's hearts, favored Demonic Beasts, and intended to split the Holy Dynasty. The evidence is conclusive, and I have executed him on the spot. Do you all have any objections?"

Gu Jinlai concealed his lightning domain and looked coldly at Zhao Hua, Jin Fantian, Cao Wudao, Wu Tianya, and the others.

Before Zhao Hua could speak, Cao Wudao immediately said, "No objection. As the Ancient Martial Saint said, Zong Yan is indeed suspected of splitting the Holy Dynasty and should be executed."

Jin Fantian had just sensed the intense and dazzling power emanating from Gu Jinlai.

This power...

It is extremely similar to the energy fluctuations left behind when Jin Yuhai fell.

He had already figured out that the person who killed Jin Yuhai was most likely from Gu Jinlai.

However, at this moment, this peak saint showed no intention of standing up to avenge his son.

Even Cao Wudao, whose Lineage heir was killed by Gu Jinlai, was able to immediately express his stance, as did Jin Yuhai...

He was just one of his many children who followed the path of a martial artist.

If you're dead, you're dead.

Why offend such a terrifyingly powerful expert who is definitely at the seventh or even eighth level of Sainthood for the sake of a son whose potential is destined to be limited?

He nodded in agreement.

Zhao Hua, who had instructed Zong Yan to test Gu Jinlai, had just fought with Gu Jinlai and knew that he was no match for him. At this moment, he dared not say anything more and could only say, "The words of the Gu Jinlai Martial Saint are reasonable."

"That's good."

Gu Jinlai said a greeting, then turned to Jin Heavenly Dao, "Palace Master Jin?"

"This way, Ancient Martial Saint."

With a wave of his hand, Jin Fantian led Gu Jinlai toward another palace.

Zhao Hua, Wu Tianya, Cao Wudao, and the others stayed where they were and did not follow.

As for the two Martial Saints, Mu Changsheng and Yue Qunshan, their faces still showed shock, and they dared not say a word.

They feared that Gu Jinlai would associate the Mountain and Heavenly Craftsmanship Building and Anmin Pharmacy with them, and thus kill the two of them.

After a long while, Zhao Hua turned his gaze back to Wu Tianya and sneered, "Dean Wu, is this the sword you found?! It's quite a fine sword!"

Hearing Zhao Hua's sarcastic words, Wu Tianya was too lazy to hold back. "City Lord Zhao is in charge of the city's protective formation. Once the power of the formation is activated, it's not like we can't deal with him. Why not activate the formation?"

"Gu Jinlai isn't stupid. It takes at least a dozen breaths to activate the city's protective formation. He could easily break out of Fengyu City before the formation is activated."

Zhao Hua glanced at Wu Tianya and Cao Wudao: "If you had joined me when I made my move just now, we could have only trapped him for a moment, giving me time to activate the formation. How could Martial Saint Zong Yan have died? And how could he have been so arrogant and domineering in the Gu Jinlai and present?"

"Master Zongwu... his actions were too obvious."

Cao Wudao said unhappily, "Gu Jinlai directly seized on the loophole in his words and stood on the side of righteousness. If we help him and can kill Gu Jinlai, that's fine. But if we fail to kill him and he spreads this matter, we will all be held accountable!"

The reason why unspoken rules are unspoken rules is because they cannot be openly discussed.

Once it's spoken out, it will inevitably affect the stability of the lower-level institutions of the Holy Dynasty.

If the Holy Dynasty itself were a stable country, it would be better. Even if the people knew about these things, they could just come up with a reason that even they themselves wouldn't believe, and they could get away with it.

Because even if they knew, they were powerless to change anything.

The problem is that the Holy Dynasty also needs a good reputation to attract the allegiance of foreign forces and replenish itself with fresh blood.

In this situation, if the truth about the Holy Dynasty were to spread, the entire Holy Dynasty would inevitably fall into a frenzied infighting.

After exhausting its energy through repeated infighting and falling into decline, the dynasty will be seized by covetous Demonic Beasts from the outside world to break through its defenses.

After the Holy Dynasty collapsed, ordinary people fared somewhat better, as they were kept in captivity.

However, those saints who pose a greater threat will definitely be eliminated as unstable factors, and they will have almost no chance of survival.

This is also why there are very few saints or immortals among the many refugee groups.

Just like when a country is defeated in a war, civilian enterprises that pose less of a threat can be spared, but military enterprises are definitely the primary targets for destruction.

"The power that has been burning brightly Gu Jinlai may indeed be one of the lineages that fled from Liyang Cave."

Wu Tianya suddenly said.

"Liyang Cave Heaven..."

Zhao Hua said with a hint of sarcasm, "So what if he comes from Li Yang Cave Heaven? With the power he has displayed this time, who among us can do anything to him? Who would dare to covet the Li Yang Cave Heaven's inheritance and treasures on him?"

Wu Tianya did not give a direct answer, but instead started a new topic. "If I am not mistaken, the one that has been leveled Gu Jinlai should be Chilong Territory, and the top demon emperor in the video is the Chilong Lord!"

"Chilong collar?"

Cao Wudao's expression changed. "Chilong Territory is a Demonic Beasts territory with a powerful background. Behind it stands the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor!"

"We must prepare to defend against the attack launched by the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor, who will unleash a demonic tide."

Wu Tianya said.

"It's clearly the trouble he's caused Gu Jinlai that he's responsible for, yet we're the ones who have to take the blame?!"

Zhao Hua's eyes were filled with anger.

"Actually, this is an opportunity."

Wu Tianya said, "If the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor sweeps in with his demonic tide, we will all have to hide in the city and rely on the power of the city's protective array to resist this terrifying Demonic Beasts. This has been the case Gu Jinlai. But once the array is activated, then..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hua and Cao Wudao's eyes lit up simultaneously.

With the power of the city's protective formation, wouldn't they be able to manipulate everything from Gu Jinlai?

Even the powerful Li Yang Cave Heaven inheritance that possessed him was no longer a pipe dream.