Who dares claim to be invincible? Who dares speak of being undefeated?
The spiritual energy in Su Li's hand condensed into a sword that grew increasingly tangible, as if it had transformed into a genuine divine weapon, radiating an aura of boundless terror.
The protective barrier before Thunder Emperor shattered instantly under the violent assault of the giant sword, dissolving into nothingness; the terrifying sword intent followed in its wake, slashing fiercely toward Thunder Emperor's armor.
Under the onslaught of the sword intent, the armor emitted a harsh, metallic screech, as if it were on the verge of being cleaved open.
Thunder Emperor's eyes sharpened, and a flicker of dread could not help but arise in his heart.
He felt that powerful sword intent and pressure, like an invisible mountain pressing down upon his head, making it difficult for him to even breathe.
He had never imagined that Su Li could unleash such a formidable attack, the power of a single strike capable of shattering his protective barrier and driving straight toward him.
At this critical juncture, Thunder Emperor had no choice but to respond with his full strength. His aura erupted suddenly, like a surging, monstrous wave.
He formed seals with both hands, his body flashing with blinding lightning as a powerful surge of energy converged, preparing to counter Su Li's lethal strike.
However, the momentum of the giant sword was simply too overwhelming to resist; the moment the sword intent struck his armor, Thunder Emperor only had time to let out a terrified shriek.
His armor emitted a harsh, metallic screech under the assault of the sword intent, as if it were on the verge of being cleaved open.
Just as Thunder Emperor was gripped by terror, a powerful force suddenly surged from within the armor, shielding him tightly.
This force clashed with the sword intent, producing a series of deafening roars; despite this, the sword intent continued to erode the armor, attempting to breach his defense.
In this intense confrontation, Thunder Emperor's figure trembled slightly, as if bearing immense pressure; his face was pale as paper, and the belief in his own invincibility wavered in his eyes. He knew he had fallen into an unprecedented crisis; if he could not withstand this strike from Su Li, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Yet, in this life-or-death moment, Thunder Emperor did not give up. He took a deep breath and exerted every ounce of his strength to mobilize the power within his body.
Thunder Emperor's entire being surged with the Laws of Thunder, and endless power of thunder descended from the Thunder Pool above his head to supply his massive consumption.
He formed seals rapidly with his hands, bolts of lightning dancing between his fingers; accompanied by bursts of rumbling, Thunder Emperor's figure gradually became illusory, as if he were merging into the lightning itself.
A violent force radiated from him, causing the surrounding air to tremble.
Su Li took a deep breath, his eyes fixed firmly on Thunder Emperor. He knew in his heart that while this sword was powerful, cleaving through Thunder Emperor's armor and suppressing him in one go would clearly be difficult.
However, Su Li did not give up because of this; as the saying goes, "force breaks all techniques," and he feared not the Ten Fiends Thunder Emperor.
Su Li began to channel the spiritual energy within his body, making the sword radiance even more dazzling and brilliant.
He felt his power pouring out continuously, as if it were inexhaustible, and his sword intent grew sharper, as if it could sever all things.
Meanwhile, Thunder Emperor was also resisting Su Li's attack with all his might.
The Thunder Pool above his head continuously poured down the power of thunder, providing him with a steady stream of energy; the two powerful forces confronted each other in the air, locked in a stalemate.
The sword intent and the power of thunder collided, emitting deafening roars that caused the entire Martial Arena to tremble.
Boom!
With a thunderous crash, Thunder Emperor's aura surged instantly, and the entire battlefield seemed to shake.
The Thunder Pool suspended above his head glowed, providing Thunder Emperor with an endless supply of the Laws of Thunder, while the purple armor he wore emitted a faint fluorescence at this moment, with destructive lightning flowing across its surface.
Thunder Emperor unleashed a lightning-infused fist that violently sent Su Li flying; it was an unrivaled force, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth splitting.
Su Li's figure tumbled through the air, unable to stabilize himself for a moment. He felt the violent power of Thunder Emperor—an aura of total destruction that chilled the soul.
Thunder Emperor's lightning fist, carrying the scent of destruction, instantly pierced through space and slammed directly into Su Li's body.
Su Li hurriedly activated his spiritual energy barrier, attempting to block Thunder Emperor's attack, yet the violent lightning power shattered the barrier in an instant.
Su Li let out a muffled groan of pain as his body was sent flying back with immense force.
Su Li's purple-gold robe was scorched to tatters by the lightning strike, revealing the Silk Battle Armor beneath, which was now somewhat damaged by the blast.
Outside the Martial Arena, numerous prodigies watching the scene through the screen could not help but gasp in amazement.
They knew Thunder Emperor was incomparably powerful, a sovereign in the Supreme Realm, but they had never seen his power manifest so strongly that he could actually force back Ancestor Wang Su Li.
In this moment, they felt the ferocity and wildness of Thunder Emperor deeply, and expressions of astonishment appeared on all their faces.
Inside the Martial Arena, Su Li stood upon the shattered ground, looking up at Thunder Emperor hovering in the air, a trace of respect flashing in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and spoke, "I had assumed that within the Supreme Realm, I would be hard-pressed to find an opponent, but today's battle has allowed me, Thunder Emperor, to witness what a true peerless expert is."
Su Li's tone revealed his admiration and appreciation for Thunder Emperor.
As a reincarnation of an Emperor and a natural-born supreme, he had once believed he was invincible in this realm; yet, this battle with Thunder Emperor forced him to re-examine his own strength and perspective.
Even though in his previous life he had reached the half-step beyond the Emperor Realm and nearly stepped into the Sacrificial Dao, after reincarnating through the reflection of ancient history, his heart had been clouded by invincibility and overconfidence, leading him to underestimate the prodigies of the myriad worlds.
However, being pushed back was simply not enough!
"Yet, I remain invincible in this world!"
Su Li's entire body erupted with an aura of invincibility, his momentum as a Peak Supreme climbing step by step to an incredible height, as if he were only a single opportunity away from transcending the tribulation and becoming an immortal.
Thunder Emperor stood proudly in the air, his posture upright, his aura like a rainbow.
He felt Su Li's praise, and a flicker of pride flashed in his eyes; he naturally knew his own strength and understood that few in the Supreme Realm could rival him.
But upon hearing the latter half of the sentence, Thunder Emperor let out a cold snort, "Who dares claim to be invincible? Who dares speak of being undefeated? Not even in the eternal epochs have I seen such a thing!"
Their gazes met, and the atmosphere suddenly turned murderous.
"I dare claim to be invincible! I dare speak of being undefeated!"
"Today, I shall suppress you!"
Su Li's arrogance and overbearing nature reached their peak at this moment.
A powerful, invincible aura radiated from his entire being, as if no one in heaven or earth could rival him; his eyes flashed with wild pride, and the corners of his mouth curled into a sneer of disdain.
Su Li stood proudly in place, his momentum growing ever stronger, as if he intended to shake the entire Martial Arena.
He clenched his hands into fists, preparing to launch his attack as if to defeat the Thunder Emperor in one fell swoop; his tone was filled with dominance and confidence, as if he already held victory in his grasp.
"Ancestor Wang has such spirit!"
"The Thunder Emperor is impressed!"