"How is this possible!"
The middle-aged cultivator in the blue long gown looked incredulous.
An attack like his was enough to heavily injure even someone at the third level of Tribulation Crossing.
Yet, this attack was effortlessly crushed by a seemingly unremarkable cultivator, who only exuded the aura of the first level of Tribulation Crossing.
Is this real!
Not only that.
At this moment, even the other two cultivators at the fifth level of Tribulation Crossing looked at Li Qi with uncertainty.
The black-robed, staff-wielding cultivator at the sixth level of Tribulation Crossing, who had been smiling, also looked at Li Qi with surprise.
It was clear that Li Qi's earlier strike, which possessed combat power comparable to the fifth level of Tribulation Crossing, had astonished them all.
Even the two cultivators at the eighth level of Tribulation Crossing, who were closest to the distorted spatial anomaly, cast a fleeting glance.
However, they quickly withdrew their gazes.
After all, Li Qi's earlier strike, though impressive, still posed no threat to cultivators of their level.
As for the surrounding low-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators who were searching for scattered fragments of Dao's demise, their astonishment was so profound their mouths were stretched wide open.
In short, the only person on the scene who showed no surprise was Yin Chuan.
After all, Yin Chuan knew Li Qi's true combat prowess. In his eyes, Li Qi's effortless destruction of an attack from a fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivator was but a flick of his wrist.
And while everyone else was surprised, and only Yin Chuan was still searching for fragments of Dao's demise, Yin Chuan actually managed to find several more fragments of Dao's demise, filling him with joy.
"I want half of these fallen star fragments."
At this moment, Li Qi's calm voice echoed, plunging the cultivators, who had just begun to recover, into renewed uproar. Even the black-robed, staff-wielding sixth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivator, who had forcefully taken one-third earlier, was surprised.
To openly demand half! Even he wouldn't dare to say it so directly to the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators.
The reason he could snatch one-third of the fallen star fragments earlier was due to his decisive action and a clever maneuver, and the fact that none of the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators dared to directly withstand his attack.
Otherwise, under normal circumstances.
Just like in previous periods of fallen star eruptions, even though his strength was slightly higher, he could only stalemate with the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators, and he wouldn't have been able to snatch as much as one-third of the fallen star fragments.
After all, if he spoke so arrogantly, it would be difficult for the three of them not to band together and drive him away, given his slightly superior combat strength.
As expected, as soon as Li Qi spoke, the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators, who had been shocked by Li Qi's strength, flashed looks of grimness on their faces.
Three pairs of cold gazes fixed on Li Qi. The corner of the blue long-gowned middle-aged man's mouth once again revealed a sinister cold smile.
"You want half? If you have the ability, come and try!"
With that, the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators had once again unified their front.
Their auras merged together, their hostility no longer directed inward, but outward, uniformly encompassing Li Qi.
It was better for three to divide than for four. If Li Qi dared to interfere, he would undoubtedly face the thunderous retribution of the three.
However, Li Qi acted as if he hadn't noticed and did not reply.
Instead, his figure gracefully approached the fallen star fragments that were at the center of the area enveloped by the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators.
Seeing this, the three were furious.
"You're courting death! Then we shall oblige you."
In an instant, their auras no longer merely locked on. The terrifying auras of the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators erupted.
Under their combined might, the surrounding space seemed to distort slightly under the radiation of their spiritual energy, appearing blurry and indistinct.
In an instant, in front of the blue long-robed middle-aged cultivator, a ferocious, pale blue giant python reappeared, pressing down on Li Qi.
The other two fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators were not idle either, both forming hand seals and condensing their attacks.
The shimmering spiritual energy almost illuminated a small portion of the dark void.
At this moment, even the black-robed, staff-wielding cultivator, who was watching with a smile from the periphery, had a solemn look in his eyes.
Although he had easily snatched one-third of the fallen stars earlier, he had not truly engaged in combat with the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators.
If he were to directly confront the combined might of these three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators now, although his life wouldn't be in danger, even he would have to temporarily retreat from their锋芒.
Then, the law seals emanating destructive waves from the three flew towards Li Qi.
The terrifying aftershock of the destructive power caused even some scattered meteorites around to turn into dust.
Fortunately, most of the fallen star fragments within these scattered meteorites had already been snatched.
If there were still some fallen star fragments within these meteorites, it was unknown whether they could withstand the attacks of the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators.
"Kid, die! In your next life, take a look at your strength before deciding if you have the ability to interfere!"
A chilling voice echoed.
The next moment, the attacks of the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators struck, completely engulfing Li Qi.
A violent explosion erupted.
The terrifying fluctuations even made the black-robed, staff-wielding sixth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivator at the edge twitch his eyelids.
Although he wouldn't be in great mortal danger if he truly faced the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators, even he wouldn't stand there foolishly to withstand their attacks.
Was that first-level Tribulation Crossing kid an idiot?
Even an idiot would react!
However, judging by the situation, even if his strength doubled, that kind of cultivator would be thoroughly dead.
With this thought, the black-robed, staff-wielding sixth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivator shook his head slightly and withdrew his gaze.
Such a terrifying attack, let alone a first-level Tribulation Crossing cultivator, even a third-level one would have a seventy percent chance of perishing on the spot.
At the same time, the three fifth-level Tribulation Crossing cultivators also revealed faint smiles.
Li Qi's unharmed resistance to one of their attacks earlier had indeed surprised them.
But now, there was no surprise.
With the external threat gone once more, the atmosphere between the three once again became tense.
And just as the struggle between the three was about to resume.
Li Qi's unfaltering voice, once again, resounded.
"I've decided, I don't just want half of the fallen star fragments, I want them all! And also, hand over all the fragments of Dao's demise you've collected before!"