"Watch this!" Venerable Gu Xuan shouted. A powerful aura erupted from him, and a layer of golden light faintly appeared on his sword.
Dao Lord Taichu sensed that powerful aura, and his expression changed slightly.
"This isn't going to be fun," Dao Lord Taichu muttered.
Venerable Gu Xuan shouted and launched a fierce attack at Dao Lord Taichu.
This attack was several times stronger than before. Dao Lord Taichu could not dodge in time and was sent flying dozens of meters after being struck.
"Hahaha, I finally hit you!" Venerable Gu Xuan laughed as he lunged at Dao Lord Taichu.
Dao Lord Taichu frowned slightly. A powerful aura instantly burst from his body as he slammed fiercely into Venerable Gu Xuan.
"You think you can defeat me so easily?" Dao Lord Taichu said coldly. "This is only the beginning."
"Impossible!" Venerable Gu Xuan gritted his teeth. "I will never lose to you!"
The two clashed again, their attacks even fiercer this time.
Their figures darted through the air without pause. Every strike shattered the surrounding air, and waves of energy spread continuously in all directions.
"You're far too strong!" Venerable Gu Xuan kept retreating. "I can feel a power within you that I simply cannot resist."
"Heh, you finally felt it?" Dao Lord Taichu sneered. "This is the strength I have kept hidden all along."
"But why did you keep concealing it?" Venerable Gu Xuan asked in great surprise.
"Because I had been watching you, to see whether you were worthy of making me act personally." As Dao Lord Taichu spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "And now, I have confirmed it."
"Then let's see just how strong you really are!" Venerable Gu Xuan raised the staff in his hand, preparing to strike again.
The two clashed once