Dao Lord Taichu's eyes gleamed brightly as his figure suddenly vanished from the spot.
Venerable Gu Xuan's attack missed, leaving behind only a violent gale.
"You still haven't comprehended the Dao." Venerable Gu Xuan sneered and swung his massive sword at where Dao Lord Taichu had been once more.
Suddenly, a powerful force radiated from Dao Lord Taichu.
His body gave a soft crack, as though the air itself had been torn apart.
The massive sword was instantly knocked back, and the tremendous recoil forced Venerable Gu Xuan back several steps.
"Th-this, what kind of power is this?" Venerable Gu Xuan asked in shock.
"This is the power of the Dao," Dao Lord Taichu said slowly. "You have only seen the surface of power, yet failed to see the Dao contained within it."
"What are you talking about?" Venerable Gu Xuan frowned deeply.
"The Dao is a state of mind." Dao Lord Taichu's gaze was filled with wisdom. "When you let go of your obsessions and understand the essence of all things, you can comprehend the Dao."
"Cough, cough!" Venerable Gu Xuan suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood. "Stop talking. I do not need the Dao—I only need power!"
He raised his massive sword again and launched a fierce assault at Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu looked at him and slowly shook his head before suddenly making his move.
A mysterious rune flew from Dao Lord Taichu's hand and drifted through the air.
Venerable Gu Xuan felt a powerful pull. Unable to control his body, he was drawn toward the rune.
Dao Lord Taichu's figure flickered as he rapidly closed in on Venerable Gu Xuan.
Another glowing Dao talisman appeared in his hand, and he tossed it lightly.
The talisman transformed into a streak of white light and