High in the sky, the Void Plaza that had previously covered this world like dark clouds has now been replaced by a wide rift, just like the sun breaking through the clouds. But everyone knows just how terrifying the power contained in that rift is.
At this moment, on the Void Plaza, Gu Li and Old Monster Hu stood facing each other, their eyes filled with a chilling aura.
Gu Li's cloudy old eyes were fixed on Old Monster Hu in front of him, his eyes almost closed as he Old Monster Hu, a deep sense of solemnity in his gaze...
He never imagined that Old Monster Hu, whose strength was slightly inferior to his a month ago, would have improved even more than him a month later, and would have surpassed him by a whole level in terms of strength alone!
"Hehehehe, old ghost Gu Li, how about it? Do you think I can still stop the two of you now?"
Seeing the look of surprise and doubt on Gu Li's face, Old Monster Hu also sneered on his withered and sallow old face. He played with his thin, bony hand in the void in front of him, and a faint aura of pressure quietly spread out, causing the dozens of Half-Emperor in the scene to change their expressions instantly.
According to their perception of his aura, although Old Monster Hu's strength was still quite good as Eight-Star Half-Emperor, his current aura was much stronger than that of an ordinary Eight-Star Half-Emperor. Even compared to Gu Li, he was much stronger. If the two were to fight, Gu Li would probably find it difficult to defeat him!
Of course, despite this, there was still a powerful figure of the same level, Chi Lin, beside Gu Li, so Old Monster Hu wouldn't dare to make a move easily.
After all, the strength of Eight-Star Half-Emperor is not easily measured. Even though he is currently stronger than these two, he still has to back down in the face of two Eight-Star Half-Emperor...
"Hmph, I never expected that you would be able to forcefully break through to the Late Eight-Star Half-Emperor within a month. But even if you forcefully break through now, it will probably be impossible for you to break through again in the future!"
Sensing the aura emanating from Old Monster Hu, Gu Li's eyes flashed with a cold smile, his expression growing increasingly sinister as he sneered.
Upon reaching the Half-Emperor level, the world's classification of strength has become increasingly refined. After all, Half-Emperor are simply too powerful; even the Zhou Tian world finds it difficult to suppress them...
And the more this is the case, the more difficult it becomes for Half-Emperor to improve their strength. For an ordinary Half-Emperor to increase their strength by even one star, it wouldn't be surprising if they secluded themselves for a hundred years...
Even after a century of seclusion, one's physical strength may not necessarily have improved much. This is no exaggeration. There are many examples on the continent of people who have secluded themselves for a century but still failed to achieve a breakthrough...
Thus, one can imagine just how difficult it is for Half-Emperor to improve their strength!
Therefore, some necessary divisions of power quietly spread throughout the entire continent...
Above the Half-Emperor realm, each minor realm is divided into four stages: early stage, middle stage, late stage, and peak stage.
This classification allowed people to gain a new understanding of their own strength, and at the same time, it reignited their desire for power...
The four-tier division, or four levels of strength, is like forcibly categorizing strong individuals of the same realm into different classes.
Even though they were both Eight-Star Half-Emperor, Gu Li's Late Eight-Star Half-Emperor strength was still insufficient to withstand the Mid Eight-Star Half-Emperor...
This explains why Gu Li felt so heavy-hearted after sensing Old Monster Hu's aura.
For a Mid Eight-Star Half-Emperor to feel such seriousness, the latter's strength must at least be at the Late Eight-Star Half-Emperor!
As for Gu Li's cold smile, Old Monster Hu smiled noncommittally, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. Forcing a breakthrough—he had never mentioned that...
The reason he stepped in for Wei Yi today was because of the strength he had gained over the past month. Under the powerful impact of the three Emperor Grade Pill, his strength had finally increased again, and he had broken through to the Late Eight-Star Half-Emperor.
Although their strength is still somewhat unstable in the short term, it's more than enough to hold off Gu Li and his companion...
"Hehe, Gu Li, I think you should just give up and stop worrying about me. That newly High-Level Alchemist in your Alchemist Guild, heh, he's probably already been annihilated by Wei Yi's all-out attack, hahaha, a bunch of arrogant fools who think they can act recklessly just because they have some strength. They really don't know their own limitations. Their current fate should serve as a wake-up call for their next life!"
Just as Gu Li was staring at Old Monster Hu with an icy expression, the old ghost in front of him laughed heartily, stroking his beard with one hand while looking at Gu Li with a smile, as if he was waiting to see Gu Li's angry expression.
Upon hearing this, Gu Li's expression changed again. He had been so focused on Old Monster Hu in front of him that he had forgotten about Xiao Yan. Now, as soon as he turned back, his expression became anxious, and his gaze instantly turned towards Xiao Yan's direction.
The first thing that caught Gu Li's eye was Chi Lin's figure standing blankly in the void. Gu Li was shocked to see this. If Xiao Yan was in trouble and Wei Yi had exhausted all his strength, wouldn't his Alchemist Guild have lost both his wife and his army today?
Not only did he lose the Alchemist Guild he had painstakingly built up over the years, but he also lost a promising and talented alchemist. After this incident, Gu Li would probably tear Wei Yi to pieces and grind his bones to ashes to vent his hatred!
The next instant, as Gu Li looked over with bloodshot eyes, a not-so-robust male figure slowly came into Gu Li's view.
Clad in a black robe, with a tall and upright figure and a handsome face, he stood calmly, yet his eyes held an air of indifference... and... disdain!
This person, if not Xiao Yan, then who else could it be!
Upon seeing this, Gu Li seemed to have lost his sight, the crimson color in his eyes receding rapidly like a tide. He shook his head slightly and then looked again.
The next moment, Gu Li's eyes suddenly widened, her expression filled with disbelief, and she was utterly shocked by what she was seeing.
When Old Monster Hu saw Gu Li's surprised expression, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Based on his understanding of Gu Li, the expression on Gu Li's face at this moment made him somewhat suspicious!
As Old Monster Hu turned around, in just a moment, Old Monster Hu powerful figure, who was at the Late Eight-Star Half-Emperor, still had an expression that became quite interesting, just like the other Half-Emperor experts on the stands.
As Gu Li watched, Xiao Yan showed no fear when facing the towering giant blade. He simply extended two fingers and firmly clamped the terrifying blade. Such power was truly awe-inspiring!
The full-force attack of a One-Star Half-Emperor was so easily defeated by Xiao Yan with a single, effortless move. If this were to spread, it would likely cause quite a stir in the southwestern region of the continent!
One-Star Half-Emperor, while not considered an absolute powerhouse in the southwest region, is still a supreme powerhouse standing at the top of the pyramid. Yet now, a One-Star Half-Emperor is so utterly vulnerable in front of Xiao Yan, Three-Star Half-Emperor!
Even though Xiao Yan is Three-Star Half-Emperor and stronger than Wei Yi, Wei Yi's strike would probably be difficult for even some Two-Star Half-Emperor to withstand. However, this powerful strike was directly broken by Xiao Yan with just two fingers. Such a method is truly astonishing!
Above the sky, Xiao Yan's dragon arm slowly dissipated, and an arm as white and smooth as a baby's skin slowly appeared in the sunlight.
Her arms were casually draped behind her back, and her clear eyes slowly closed, as if searching for something...
At the same time, an invisible force, also behind Xiao Yan's Xiao Yan, repaired the sleeve that had disappeared from his body.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew in, causing Xiao Yan's robes to billow and rustle in the wind...
Although all of this seemed intangible, it still stirred a surge of excitement in everyone present at Xiao Yan's action, prompting a spontaneous shout of approval from within...
Impressive!
A man in this world should be able to control the universe with one hand and shake the heavens with one strength. Anyone who can achieve even one of these things can be considered to have lived a truly worthwhile life. If he can overcome these challenges, his future achievements will certainly be remarkable!
However, today, Xiao Yan reversed the Qiankun Technique, turning what seemed like a certain death into a decisive victory. Wei Yi's death today undoubtedly played a significant role for Xiao Yan, because, regardless of the circumstances, before Xiao Yan truly made his move, Wei Yi still allowed him to once again sense a trace of the Gate of Life and Death...
Most cultivators are able to unleash their true strength and unleash the terrifying potential hidden within their bodies at such moments, allowing their overall strength to advance further, thereby reversing life and death and finding a way to survive!
Although that aura was extremely ethereal, and even Xiao Yan almost couldn't detect it, thankfully, while it didn't have much effect, Xiao Yan still felt a slight tremor deep within his heart. For Xiao Yan, that was enough...
Recalling that strange feeling that had vanished deep within his heart, Xiao Yan felt an unusual calm. He even forgot everything in the outside world, as if he existed in another world altogether...
After a long while, Xiao Yan slowly opened his lightly closed eyes, his brighter gaze sweeping over his surroundings as if he were visiting for the first time...
"This..."
Xiao Yan frowned slightly, but quickly regained his senses. Everything in his memory returned to his mind in an instant, and finally, Xiao Yan's gaze slowly fell on Gu Li, who looked utterly astonished...
[Ahem, I've written a bit too much again, blushing a little. Let's get to the alchemy part quickly! Please add this to your favorites!]