Zhuang Yuanzi was brimming with confidence. He did not think Lan Hong would refuse. Even if a prodigy who had ascended from the lower realms was proud, he should still understand how to assess the situation.
But the result was vastly different from what Zhuang Yuanzi had expected. Lan Hong decisively rejected his invitation.
"I can never join your Divine Void Palace, nor do I intend to join any faction.
I do not wish to become enemies with your Divine Void Palace, but if you want to treat me like a soft persimmon to be squeezed, I'm afraid it won't be so easy."
"Humph, you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. I'll let you see the difference between an Earth Supreme and a Quasi-Heavenly Supreme."
"Is that so? Then let me see just how capable you are."
Lan Hong fully unleashed his aura, startling Luo Tianshen once again.
"Upper Earth Supreme! In such a short time, he has already broken through from a Lower Earth Supreme to an Upper Earth Supreme. This talent is simply terrifying."
Xiao Yan also thought to himself, as expected of a senior. His cultivation speed is even faster than my cheating by refining Heavenly Flames.
Zhuang Yuanzi was somewhat surprised as well, but it only intensified his killing intent. Lan Hong's talent was far too terrifying. Since he had already offended someone like this, failing to eradicate him completely would surely bring endless future trouble.
Zhuang Yuanzi no longer hesitated and launched the first attack.
Zhuang Yuanzi's strength as a Quasi-Heavenly Supreme was no empty claim. With a single palm strike, he mobilized the power of heaven and earth, intending to directly suppress Lan Hong.
Lan Hong swung his sword, breaking through the blockade of the power of heaven and earth while launching