"Your courage is worthy of respect." Venerable Gu Xuan frowned slightly, his gaze toward Dao Lord Taichu carrying a trace of regret, as though he had already seen Dao Lord Taichu's fate.
"But courage cannot replace strength. You are still too young." As soon as Venerable Gu Xuan finished speaking, the sword in his hand transformed into a giant dragon and lunged viciously at Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu's eyes narrowed, and wild joy surged in his heart. This was exactly what he wanted—the chance to truly fight Venerable Gu Xuan.
The sword in his hand was no less willing to yield as it met the giant dragon head-on.
The two collided, unleashing a deafening crash.
The entire battlefield trembled, and the surrounding vegetation was suppressed by the overwhelming aura.
The sword light in Dao Lord Taichu's hand flared brilliantly. His brow furrowed as a dense aura radiated from his entire body.
His strength as a half-step Demon King finally erupted in full.
Venerable Gu Xuan sensed that aura as well. His brow creased slightly as he felt himself being suppressed by Dao Lord Taichu's imposing presence.
Yet he did not retreat. Instead, he swung his sword with even greater solemnity.
Their sword techniques grew sharper and sharper, and the battle became increasingly fierce.
Every attack tore through the air, warping the surrounding space.
"You are still not strong enough!" Venerable Gu Xuan sneered. The sword in his hand transformed into lightning once more and slashed viciously at Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu let out a shout. He had long been prepared, and the sword light in his hand became even more dazzling.
Fearlessly, he swung his sword and slashed hard at the lightning.
The two forces collided violently once more. Dao Lord Taichu felt an enormous force