"I have long heard of you," Xia Huanyu replied.
"Xia Huanyu of the Xia Clan—I have long heard of you as well." Gu Wuliang looked at Xia Huanyu. "If you had not appeared, I would not have wished to involve myself in this dispute. The Ancient God Clan has no interest in such petty skirmishes."
"Do you think I can entertain you?" Xia Huanyu smiled.
"The Ancient God Clan is proud, but we disdain saying arrogant words before a battle begins. A true powerhouse has no need to elevate his own strength through words."
Gu Wuliang looked at Xia Huanyu. "I can only say that I am very much looking forward to fighting you."
Xia Huanyu said, "So am I. However, before that, someone has already claimed me."
He looked at the Celestial Lord Disciple beside Gu Wuliang.
Gu Wuliang said, "My friend is very strong. He once cultivated quietly in the Ancient God Clan for a time and received guidance from our clan's Progenitor. His strength will not disappoint you."
Xia Huanyu nodded. "Then I am looking forward to it."
Gu Wuliang looked again at Hua Junxuan, then at the many Daoyuan Peak disciples behind him, and could not help nodding. "They are indeed very strong."
He looked at Xia Huanyu once more. "How does my friend wish to compete?"
Xia Huanyu had long since made up his mind. "A chaotic battle! Within the same realm, there are no rules!"
The emperors of both sides were unsurprised. They had already guessed as much.
Gu Wuliang nodded. "Good. That is my intention as well."
This battle was bound to be more intense than the first stage—and even more brutal! Anyone could fall!
The gazes of the Backer Sect disciples and the Upper Heavens emperors collided. At this moment, the two