"Boom, boom, boom, boom!"
Terrible fluctuations resounded in the void.
With each tremor, all the cultivators surrounding the Silver Vertical small world, and even the will of the Heavenly Dao, were filled with immense dread.
Even from such a distance, they could feel an indescribable aura of death.
These were planes that could approach the Silver Vertical small world, and among them were experts at the seventh level of the Dao Integration realm and above.
Yet, under these fluctuations, they felt that even their current positions were not entirely safe.
Every exchange of blows sent shivers down their spines.
What was even more despairing was that they didn't even have the qualification to spectate.
Because at this moment, to merely witness this battle, one's strength would have to be at least in the Tribulation Transcending stage.
Outside the Silver Vertical small world, seven figures moved at unimaginable speed.
As they intertwined, any casual attack could cause space to warp and collapse.
The terrifying aftermath was a graveyard for those below the Tribulation Transcending stage. If any cultivator below that stage dared to enter, their physical bodies and souls would likely be torn to shreds in an instant.
It was only because the Silver Vertical small world had reached the strength of the Tribulation Transcending stage that it could withstand this.
For any other small world, it might have already crumbled under the force of such terrifying combat fluctuations.
At this moment, among the seven figures fighting, the expressions of Chen Hong and the other five changed as their battle with Li Qi dragged on. Their faces grew increasingly grim.
"Damn it, how did this Yin Chuan fellow know cultivators of such a level?"
As their battle with Li Qi continued, they were shocked to discover that Li Qi's combat power was growing to a terrifying degree.
With Li Qi's every casual move, apart from Chen Hong, who was at the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending stage,
The other five Tribulation Transcending cultivators, if they dared to confront Li Qi head-on, would be instantly sent flying with ease.
Only when Chen Hong, at the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending stage, took action could he engage Li Qi in a direct clash.
Even so, Chen Hong found it extremely taxing to fight Li Qi head-on.
At this point, Chen Hong and the others were already regretting coming to the Silver Vertical small world.
Their original intention in coming to the Silver Vertical small world was merely to pick on a soft target.
But they had never expected that Yin Chuan would know someone of such formidable cultivation.
If they had known earlier, they would not have come.
However, now that they were here and had already made an enemy of Yin Chuan, it was not so easy to retreat midway.
Thinking of this, Chen Hong's expression darkened. He looked at the other five who had come with him.
"Fellow Daoists, things have come to this. We have already offended the Silver Vertical small world. Let's not hold back any longer. Let's attack together and finish them off."
"Fellow Daoist Chen Hong, we understand."
The other five Tribulation Transcending cultivators understood the same principle. With a thought, their auras surged again.
The pressure suddenly increased, and Yin Chuan's expression changed within a few breaths.
Seeing that Chen Hong and the other five were no longer holding back, the intensity of the battle escalated further.
At this moment, even Li Qi, in a brief lapse, took a hit and was sent flying.
"We've got him. Kill him."
Seeing this, Chen Hong's face broke into a smile.
Even after the previous exchange, Chen Hong himself had realized that he alone would definitely not be Li Qi's opponent.
But unfortunately, this time, besides him, there were five other capable fellow Daoists.
With their combined might, Li Qi's displayed combat power was not enough to crush them. They seized an opportunity and unleashed a thunderous assault.
"Die!"
Chen Hong's eyes were filled with intense killing intent. Compared to Yin Chuan, they were more intent on killing Li Qi, the greater threat.
However, Li Qi, who had just been sent flying, remained nonchalant.
Although it appeared he had taken a hit moments ago, his expression had barely changed, with only a slight disturbance in his aura for a few breaths.
"My true combat power now is at least at the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending stage."
During the previous battle, Li Qi hadn't even activated any of his innate abilities. He was merely testing his combat strength.
"Since my combat strength test is complete, there's no need to waste any more time."
With that thought, Li Qi's gaze suddenly shifted.
At the same time, for some unknown reason, Chen Hong, who had just launched a killing blow, suddenly felt a jolt in his heart.
The same feeling struck the other five Tribulation Transcending cultivators.
"What's going on?"
Instinctively, they looked in one direction, meeting Li Qi's calm eyes.
For some reason, Chen Hong's scalp tingled. He felt as if Li Qi's eyes now harbored a primordial beast.
"Impossible. Wasn't his strength only slightly superior to mine? How can this be?"
With this thought, Chen Hong forcefully suppressed the unease in his heart and a killing intent surged again.
"Die!"
The terrifying fluctuations that swept through the void erupted and engulfed Li Qi in the next moment.
Seeing his attack hit, Chen Hong's heart finally relaxed.
But the next instant, a faint voice echoed.
"I was just playing with you. Why did you take it seriously?"
The tone was the same, the voice was the same.
Yet, for some reason, Chen Hong felt his heart plummet into an icy abyss.
This was a feeling of profound panic and fear.
Following that, Chen Hong's pupils suddenly contracted. A dark shadow appeared in his eyes.
An oppressive feeling of death arose.
Li Qi extended a single finger towards him, gently tapping.
But it was this single finger that caused Chen Hong's alarm bells to ring as never before.
Without hesitation, Chen Hong's figure attempted to retreat at full speed.
But it was too late.
"Peng!"
"Ahhhhh!"
A tragic scream rang out.
Chen Hong's body, more than half of it, exploded, turning into a sky full of mist.
The remaining half of Chen Hong's body continued without pause. His face was filled with extreme terror. He didn't even have time to utter a word.
He fled directly away from the Silver Vertical small world.
What Heavenly Dao will? His own life was more important.
But alas, a voice like that of a grim reaper echoed in Chen Hong's ears.
"I didn't say you could leave."
Li Qi pointed again. A destructive fluctuation emanated from his finger. No matter how fast Chen Hong was now, it was meaningless.
Because Li Qi was faster than him, and not just by a few times.
"Peng!"
The remaining half of Chen Hong's body exploded once more, scattering more bloody mist into the air.
Thus, with two fingers, Chen Hong, at the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending stage, perished!