At this moment, Xukongzi never imagined that despite his meticulous planning and the premature triggering of the First Tribulation of the Heavenly Human Realm, he would end up in such a state.
The young man before him was someone he could not afford to provoke. The power of that Origin of Thunder had already exceeded his comprehension and surpassed the limits of a second-step cultivator!
Luo Chuan slowly walked towards Xukongzi. In Xukongzi's eyes, his figure was like a demon god from the Nine Netherworlds, carrying endless pressure that made it difficult for him to even breathe.
At the summit of the snow-capped mountain, the wind and snow continued, but the aftermath of this battle had already taken hold.
Luo Chuan stood with one hand behind his back, looking down at the dying Xukongzi with an indifferent expression, showing no pity whatsoever.
Luo Chuan never showed mercy to enemies who coveted his treasures and plotted to kill him.
"Remember not to ambush others here in your next life; you're not qualified."
Without any hesitation, Luo Chuan swung the Luo God Sword in his hand, and the surging energy suddenly severed Xukongzi's head.
Hot blood gushed out like a fountain, staining the Bai Xue -covered landscape crimson.
After dealing with Xukongzi, Luo Chuan collected all the treasures on his body. Perhaps he could upgrade these magical artifacts to a higher level after receiving the system rewards.
Luo Chuan glanced at Xukongzi's corpse, then his body flashed and he instantly disappeared from the spot, leaving only the special energy fluctuations lingering in the air.
Not long after Luo Chuan left, Tian Yunzi and the others also appeared at this place. When they saw Xukongzi's corpse, everyone's face showed a shocked expression.
Unexpectedly, Xukongzi at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Sunie Realm realm, was directly killed. It seems he perished after breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm.
Sword Venerable Marquis Lingtian narrowed his eyes and said, "The air is filled with sword intent. Inside the Immortal Emperor Qinglin's Abode, there is only one person who possesses such sword intent."
"You mean... that brat from Luo Chuan?!"
Tianmozi's lips twitched as he said, "We should have killed him back then. Now look what's happened! This junior has grown up and even killed Xukongzi was at the Heavenly Human Realm!"
"We are merely at the Jingnie Realm cultivation level, as fragile as ants before a powerhouse at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Sunie Realm. What do you suggest we do next?!"
At this moment, Tianmozi was already having second thoughts. He was no match for Luo Chuan now, and if things continued like this, he would die at Luo Chuan's hands sooner or later.
Tian Yunzi stroked his pale goatee and said indifferently, "Sigh, this Luo Chuan... when he joined my Heavenly Fate Sect, he was only at the Illusory Yin Corporeal Yang Realm stage. I never expected him to be so powerful."
"Moreover, he possesses the Nine-Colored Ultimate Realm and the Ancient God Body; killing him will not be easy."
Sword Venerable Marquis Lingtian also frowned and lowered his voice, saying, "Then what do we do next? Are we just going to wait for them to come looking for us?"
"There's no other way... If I had the chance, I would kill Luo Chuan myself, but Luo Chuan's strength is not to be underestimated now. To kill him, I will need the help of you fellow Daoists."
The wind and snow howled, sweeping across the empty snowfield with a mournful sound, as if wailing for a powerful figure who had just passed away.
Tianmozi took a deep breath, suppressing his fear, and said in a deep voice, " Marquis Lingtian Ling Tianhou, Senior Tian Yunzi, the only option now is to join forces. That Luo Chuan is ruthless. If he gets his hands on Immortal Emperor Qinglin's treasure, we may have nowhere left to stand."
Sword Venerable Marquis Lingtian tightened his grip on his Three-Foot Green Blade, a sharp glint in his eyes. He nodded and said, "Indeed, this boy must not be allowed to live! As long as he remains in the cave, we will have a chance."
"Old man Tianyun, you are always full of clever schemes, how do you plan to break this deadlock?"
Tian Yunzi narrowed his eyes, gazing intently at the distant, sprawling palace complex, and slowly said, " Luo Chuan is strong, but in the end, he is just a lone wolf."
"Gentlemen, as long as we work together and utilize the array formations and restrictions within this cave, we may not be without a fighting chance. Let's go to the main hall first; that's where the opportunity lies, and it's also the best place for us to set up our trap."
Having said that, Tian Yunzi waved his sleeve, his figure transforming into a streak of light, and took the lead in flying towards the most magnificent palace in the distance.
Marquis Lingtian and Tianmozi exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes. Then, following closely behind, several figures swept through the wind and snow, quickly disappearing into the horizon.
A moment later, a magnificent palace appeared before everyone's eyes.
The palace was built entirely of an unknown type of white jade, and even after countless years, it still radiated a lustrous sheen, appearing exceptionally sacred amidst the swirling snow.
At this moment, a number of cultivators had gathered in the square in front of the palace. They were all outstanding individuals who had overcome countless hardships and dangers to reach this place.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed intently on the two tightly closed, enormous jade doors, waiting for the moment when their opportunity would arrive.
Tian Yunzi and the others landed quietly and blended into the crowd without attracting much attention.
However, just as Tian Yunzi's gaze swept across the crowd, his pupils suddenly contracted. On the other side of the square, a young figure stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.
It was Luo Chuan.
Luo Chuan seemed to notice their gazes as well, and turned his head. His clear eyes were completely calm, as if he were not the one who had killed Xukongzi earlier.
He merely glanced at Tian Yunzi and the others indifferently before looking away, as if they were nothing more than pebbles on the roadside, not worth mentioning.
This disregard is more chilling than any provocation.
Tianmozi's heart skipped a beat, and he transmitted his voice, "This kid... he actually arrived too! He saw us, but why didn't he react at all?"
Marquis Lingtian gripped his sword hilt, his muscles tense, and whispered, "Don't make any rash moves! There are too many people around, and besides... he just went through a major battle, so he's probably not at his peak."
"Wait, wait until the door opens, that will be our chance!"
Tian Yunzi's face was grim, and he replied telepathically, "That's right, be patient for now. This palace is fraught with danger; there will be plenty of opportunities to use others to do our dirty work. Let's observe the situation first."
The atmosphere in the square was heavy, with undercurrents stirring. Everyone was waiting, waiting for the door to the unknown legacy to open.
Luo Chuan remained standing there quietly, as if he had become one with the wind and snow, as immovable as a mountain. He slightly raised his head, looking at the tightly closed jade door, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.
He was determined to obtain the treasures in the palace of the Immortal Emperor Qinglin.
As for Tian Yunzi and the others... if they know what's good for them, fine; if they don't, a few more corpses in this snowy field won't make it seem crowded.
The Cloud Immortal Couple also appeared here. Upon seeing Luo Chuan, they quickly ran over, "Brother Luo, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly."