"Mm."
Qian Daochen raised his hand.
The Godslaying Sword condensed into a broad sword shadow beneath his feet.
The Ice Dragon King landed on his right shoulder.
The Fire Dragon King stood on his left shoulder.
The Light Dragon God Butterfly settled on Qian Renxue's shoulder.
Xiao Wu glanced toward the spot in the distance where Tang Hao had fallen.
"What about Tang Hao?"
"He's already dead."
Qian Daochen did not turn around.
"As for Tang San, we'll deal with him once the Supreme Ranking finishes its review."
Xiao Wu fell silent for a moment, then followed Qian Renxue.
Clear light rose from the sword shadow.
Qian Daochen left the valley with the three of them.
Beside the Lake of Life.
Gu Yuena stood on the lake's surface.
The breeze swept her long silver hair behind her.
She watched the blood-red radiance gradually dissipate in the distance.
She had been sensing the battle all along.
The Asura God's divine consciousness had appeared.
Tang Hao had been slain.
Qian Daochen had shattered the Asura God's projection with a single sword strike.
In the end, the Asura God had taken Tang San away.
Yet Gu Yuena had never been able to discern the battle's full course.
"What exactly did he do?"
Gu Yuena gazed in the direction Qian Daochen had left.
The Asura God had once taken part in slaying the Dragon God.
She would never forget that murderous divine power.
Yet just now, Qian Daochen had forced the Asura God to flee with Tang San.
This had already surpassed her assessment.
Gu Yuena stood on the lake's surface.
Only after a long while did she withdraw her gaze.
"Qian Daochen."
She spoke that name again.
"What realm are you truly in?"
The Lake of Life.
Gu Yuena stood barefoot on the