A Heavenly Monarch Descends! The Supreme Second Elder!

Just as Wu Zhen was reeling in shock, an unseen, overwhelming presence swept forth.

The pressure bearing down on the leaders of the Seven Peaks crumbled and dispersed in an instant beneath its onslaught.

The leaders of the Seven Peaks breathed a sigh of relief, but every one of them changed color, their faces full of shock.

At the same time, all the Mount Shu disciples present stared in stunned silence.

Before anyone could grasp what was happening, the void above the Questioning Platform suddenly split open.

A figure then stepped slowly out of the rift.

The newcomer wore a black Daoist robe. His hair was white as snow, his face lean, and his eyes as deep as an abyss.

He gave off no presence at all, yet merely standing there, he seemed to be one with heaven and earth, inspiring awe in all who saw him.

The presence that flowed naturally from him was scarcely any different from Wu Zhen's. He, too, was unmistakably a Heavenly Monarch.

When the leaders of the Seven Peaks saw his face, they were astonished.

"This...?"

"It's... it's the Supreme Second Elder."

"I never expected the Second Elder to have... advanced to the Heavenly Monarch Realm."

"It's been so many years since we last saw him!"

"Our Shu Mountain Sacred Land has gained another Heavenly Monarch!"

"Heaven truly watches over Mount Shu!"

"..."

Amid their shock, the leaders of the Seven Peaks could not help exclaiming.

They had recognized the newcomer as Wu Xing, the Supreme Second Elder of Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

Wu Xing and Wu Zhen were fellow disciples, but the two were bitter rivals.

After Wu Zhen had advanced to the Heavenly Monarch Realm, Wu Xing had gone into seclusion, remaining there for endless years.

Now that he had emerged, his