Clang!
The clash of metal against metal shook the entire Twelfth-Layer Heavenly Ruins.
The nine-colored blade light shattered with a crash.
The Chaos Tower was also brought to a momentary halt by that terrifying force.
The Star-Robed man seized the chance to retreat tens of thousands of yards. He held the Nine Luminaries Heaven-Burning Blade before him, while the Heaven-Refining Gourd hovered above his head.
His eyes were filled with wariness and dread.
"What kind of tower is that? It can actually withstand my Heaven-Refining Gourd? But taking the gourd from me won't be so easy!"
"I'll give you one last chance!"
The Star-Robed man said coldly, "Leave the Twelfth-Layer Heavenly Ruins now, and I won't hold you responsible for trespassing in the Nine Luminaries Heavenly Palace!"
"Otherwise, don't blame me when my blade cuts off every one of your heads!"
He held the Nine Luminaries Heaven-Burning Blade across his body.
Nine-colored divine fire flowed along its edge, and the full power of an undamaged Immortal Emperor Armament burst forth.
It was a true Immortal Emperor Armament!
With the added power of the Heaven-Refining Divine Fire, even the Chaos Tower could not easily suppress him for the moment.
A cold smile slowly appeared on Li Qingshan's lips.
"I've already seen how sharp your blade is!"
"But as it happens, I have a blade too!"
"I wonder which of our blades is sharper?"
The Star-Robed man frowned slightly.
His gaze fell on Li Qingshan's hands, but he saw no weapon.
"Empty bravado!"
He sneered. "Apart from the Chaos Tower, what treasure do you have that could withstand my Nine Luminaries Heaven-Burning Blade?"
Li Qingshan did not answer.
With a thought, he summoned the Chaos Gourd into his palm.
Purple-Gold Runes glowed mysteriously across its surface.
The Chaos Ancient Vine swayed gently.