Gu Shan's eyes filled with astonishment. Then he watched helplessly as his attack—one that could topple mountains and suppress a Five-Turn Dou Zun—was shattered by a Three-Turn Dou Zun whose power had been forcibly raised through a secret technique.
Even though he already had some understanding of Xiao Wujiu's monstrous talent, only now that he had witnessed it firsthand did he realize that no matter how highly he appraised the man before him, it would not be an exaggeration!
Not to mention the enormous gap between a Three-Turn Dou Zun and a Nine-Turn Dou Zun—even the difference between a Three-Star Dou Zun and a Four-Star Dou Zun was immense. Though it was not as insurmountable as the gulf between different stages of the same star in the Dou Sheng realm, where each stage was a whole new heaven, the signs were already apparent.
This boy must not be allowed to live!
A vicious glint flashed through Gu Shan's eyes. Facing Xiao Wujiu as he charged straight at him, his hand seals flew rapidly, and he instantly unleashed the Four Seals Ancient Emperor Art. Though it was not much different from the way Gu Qian had used it, its power was worlds apart!
Yet Xiao Wujiu did not choose to take such an attack head-on. Instead, he halted his body, poured a massive amount of Battle Qi into it, then kicked the Ink Spear out again, sending it flying toward Gu Shan's four seals.
Meanwhile, he gathered the surrounding heaven and earth energy while desperately mobilizing his spiritual power. Before him, nearly tangible fluctuations of spiritual force began to condense, becoming increasingly distinct as more spiritual power flowed into them.
At the same time, fierce Battle Qi fluctuations erupted from his body, sending shockwaves sweeping through the area.
Seeing this, Gu