Tearing Off the Mask

A phantom of a giant turtle wreathed in frost energy soared into the sky, roaring again and again, wielding the formidable power of an early-stage Divine Emperor.

Gui Ke was greatly shocked. He had never really regarded Gui Chuan as a threat.

Although Gui Chuan was, at any rate, one of the Spirit Turtle Clan's elders, to Gui Ke, a Divine Emperor, the only person qualified to compete with him was Elder Gui Hong, who was likewise a Divine Emperor.

No one else—whether Gui Dulie, Gui Yuan, or Gui Chuan before him—had ever been worth his notice.

In the end, it all came down to strength. Gui Hong possessed Divine Emperor cultivation, so from beginning to end, Gui Ke had believed that Gui Hong alone could pose a threat to him.

But now, Gui Ke discovered that Gui Chuan possessed an astonishing trump card, one that had temporarily granted him Divine Emperor-level cultivation.

After defeating Gui Chuan, Gui Ke had thought everything was over. Who would have expected that Gui Chuan's miraculous stone would turn into a skull and summon a phantom comparable to an early-stage Divine Emperor?!

A mere phantom possessed the power of an early-stage Divine Emperor. The skull's owner had very likely possessed peak Divine Emperor cultivation!

"Roar!"

The frost giant turtle let out a roar and charged at Gui Ke.

Gui Ke's expression turned grave. The magma world behind him erupted, waves of scorching heat sweeping forth as he attacked once more.

After such a prolonged battle, he had expended quite a bit of energy.

While Gui Ke was held back by the frost giant turtle's phantom, Gui Chuan endured his injuries and fled in panic, trying to seize the chance to escape.

The six stars throughout the western region had all suffered devastating blows. The