That indistinct, peerless figure stood with his back to all the living beings of the myriad worlds, as countless creatures knelt and bowed before him!
The heavens submitted to him, and he was invincible for all eternity!
The instant that terrifying phenomenon appeared, the Primordial Dao Stele shattered with a thunderous crash, exploding into immortal light that filled the sky.
Under that world-beating, invincible pressure, Zi Tianque was sent flying, blood spraying wildly from his mouth.
The Jade Pool Holy Maiden's green robes were stained with blood as she too was flung backward like a butterfly with broken wings. She then crashed heavily to the ground, a pitiful sight.
Jian Xiaoyao's wine gourd burst with a crack, spilling wine across the ground. He too spat out a mouthful of blood, his gaze full of shock.
As for Li Cangtian, Li Qingshu, and Li Zhixing, the moment the Primordial Dao Stele exploded, the Qi and blood within them surged. They coughed up mouthfuls of blood and were flung hundreds of meters away.
Finally, the Heavenly God Holy Son, the young clan leader of the Cangxuan Clan, and the others could not help falling to their knees before that peerless phantom, their hearts filled with endless terror.
Around the divine hall, everyone stood frozen to the spot, their expressions blank.
Between heaven and earth, not a bird or beast made a sound. Deathly silence reigned!
"The Primordial Dao Stele couldn't bear the Li Lineage Divine Son's Dao and its methods, so its stele spirit dispersed and returned to heaven and earth!"
The elder from Spirit Sword Mountain shuddered as he spoke, his voice trembling.
Even a divine stone born and nurtured by heaven and earth could not bear the other party's Dao and its methods!
This was simply too terrifying!
The Dao phenomenon Li Xunyuan had manifested appeared indistinctly for only an instant before vanishing from sight.
From beginning to end, it had lasted no more than three seconds.
Yet that single instant of supreme splendor had caused the Primordial Dao Stele to shatter on the spot.
It had left the many heaven's chosen present gravely injured, all of them spitting blood as they flew backward.
The sight undoubtedly sent a chill through the bodies of those from the various factions!
The Li Lineage Divine Son was simply too monstrous, too terrifying!
He could no longer be described by common sense; he had surpassed the category of freaks!
"The Divine Son will surely suppress the ages, sweep through the present era, and stand unrivaled throughout past and present!"
Li Tianji gazed at Li Xunyuan's back, his eyes burning with admiration.
That glimpse of the future from the karmic prophecy was steadily unfolding!
Because his Fate and Karma Physique let him seek fortune and avoid calamity, Li Tianji had not taken part in the discussion of the Dao at the immortal stele this time.
As for why he had not warned Li Cangtian, it was because Li Cangtian had rushed forward before he had the chance.
Fortunately, he had only spat out a mouthful of blood and was not seriously hurt.
Never mind the older generation at the banquet-even Li Qianqiu was utterly dumbfounded. He had never expected this to happen.
The Primordial Dao Stele had actually been unable to bear the Dao and its methods his grandson had comprehended!
If everyone had not seen it with their own eyes, who would dare believe it if they were told?
"How terrifying..."
Li Qingshu's heart trembled, and her soul quivered intensely. In that instant just now, she had felt as though she had encountered a supreme terror, and had even felt an urge to bow down and worship.
"How can he be so terrifying..."
Zi Tianque could not calm his heart, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
He believed he had few rivals among his peers and had swept through the younger generation of the Purple Mansion Holy Land.
Now, after inheriting the immortal flame, not only had he failed to display his might, he had instead suffered blow after blow, suppressed until he could not raise his head.
I'm afraid only big brother Xukong could barely put up a fight against him!
Li Zhixing's chest heaved. He had never considered himself inferior to anyone, but now Li Xunyuan had shaken him enough to make him doubt himself.
"Li Xunyuan..."
At the banquet, Huang Wu's lovely face also showed stunned bewilderment.
The young woman murmured, "Even the Primordial Dao Stele couldn't bear your Dao and its methods. Could it be... you're an ancient ancestor reborn, or a Great Emperor's reincarnation?"
My Dao and its methods are not perfect. I still need to refine them!
Elsewhere, Jian Xiaoyao took a deep breath, his Dao heart and his desire to grow stronger firmer than ever.
His visit to this debut banquet had indirectly opened another door for him.
Although he had swept through the younger generation of Spirit Sword Mountain, that did not mean he was invincible within the Primordial Dao Domain.
Leaving aside the terrifying Li Lineage Divine Son before him, there were also awakened ancient freaks and slumbering emperor's sons from the forbidden zones within the Dao Domain.
His path of cultivation carried a heavy burden and stretched far into the distance!
"The Li Lineage Divine Son may well have the makings of a Great Emperor!"
Some of the older generation whispered among themselves, their words full of heartfelt wonder.
"He crushed the heaven's chosen single-handedly. He's simply a little monster!"
The leaders of the various factions were shaken to the core, unable to put their present feelings into words.
At this moment, before the divine hall.
Li Xunyuan was peerless in bearing, immortal radiance flowing across his skin. He was like a true immortal, standing apart from the world!
The Primordial Dao Stele had been unable to bear the inscription of his Dao and its methods, so it had dispersed its spirituality and returned to heaven and earth. Thus, he had not received the baptism of immortal light.
Never mind the other heaven's chosen-even Li Xunyuan himself was stunned for a moment.
Even so, it did nothing to diminish the Li Lineage disciples' admiration and fervor for him.
"He's truly so unique, like a young Great Emperor!"
Huang Wu gazed at the handsome, peerless figure of the young man. Even she, the third princess of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty, felt a trace of shame at being inferior to him.
Most of the women present had a gleam in their eyes. They cast amorous glances at him, secretly giving him their hearts.
"Divine Son Li, may Xiaoyao ask you for a few pointers?"
At that moment, Jian Xiaoyao cupped his fists and bowed, voicing the thought in his heart. Boundless sword intent surged around him like towering waves.
He wanted to exchange blows with Li Xunyuan and put his Dao heart to the test. Even if he lost, he had to fight!
Otherwise, his state of mind would be covered in dust!
"Very well."
Li Xunyuan stood with his hands behind his back, his immortal, handsome face as calm as still water, his gaze untroubled.
"Those who wish to challenge this Divine Son needn't waste time. All of you, come at me together!"
The young man's calm, indifferent voice then slowly carried through the silent world.