In the Void Land, on the edge of the Minor Yan District,
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Violent collisions erupted, and terrifying explosions resounded ceaselessly.
Terrifying energy waves, imbued with immense pressure, scattered outwards.
The surrounding meteorites were instantly crushed into dust under this immense pressure.
Gu Mengping's aura was somewhat weak and dispirited, a hint of panic on his face. He was covered in bloodstains, appearing quite battered.
Behind him, three figures with formidable auras were in hot pursuit.
Judging by the auras emanating from them, all three were cultivators at the second level of the Dao Integration realm.
Three Dao Integration second-level cultivators were hunting down Gu Mengping, who had only recently broken through to the first level of the Dao Integration realm.
It was quite the display of force.
"Leave your life behind!"
Just then, among the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators.
One of them suddenly raised his large hand high.
Terrifying pressure emerged from his palm, filled with dense killing intent, utterly awe-inspiring.
"Boom!"
Immediately, this palm strike was slammed fiercely towards Gu Mengping, without any trace of mercy.
Gu Mengping's original strength was only at the first level of the Dao Integration realm.
His current condition was also extremely poor.
Furthermore, he was being pursued by three Dao Integration second-level cultivators.
Facing this strike, Gu Mengping wanted to evade, but he was too slow, a step too late.
The terrifying strike landed squarely on Gu Mengping.
In an instant, Gu Mengping's body exploded into a cloud of blood mist within the Void Land, and his injuries worsened.
And during this brief period, the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators pursuing him drew even closer to Gu Mengping.
"Damn it, Gu Mengping, I'm here to save you!"
From afar, an enraged voice rang out.
Following that.
A large hand surged towards Gu Mengping's direction, carrying the aura of a Dao Integration seventh-level cultivator.
Who else could it be but Xu Tianzong?
At this moment, the hand Xu Tianzong sent forth was intended to help the gravely injured Gu Mengping withstand the pursuit of the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators for a while.
The three Dao Integration second-level cultivators, who had been chasing Gu Mengping, suddenly found Xu Tianzong attacking them.
The expressions of the three immediately changed slightly.
But at this moment.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Before Xu Tianzong's large hand could fully arrive.
Three more powerful torrents of energy shot forth, heading towards Xu Tianzong's outgoing palm strike, colliding with it fiercely.
"Rumble."
A violent explosion sounded once more in the Void Land.
The area where the four attacks collided was like a supernova explosion, appearing incredibly brilliant and dazzling.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, leave the matters over there to them to handle. You should think about your own situation."
A laughter rang out.
It was then that, in Xu Tianzong's direction, three cultivators at the sixth level of the Dao Integration realm had surrounded him.
Xu Tianzong's large hand, which had been sent to support Gu Mengping, had naturally been blasted apart by these three first.
Surrounded by these three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators, Xu Tianzong's expression became somewhat grim.
With his cultivation at the seventh level of the Dao Integration realm, and in his prime, if any one of them had fought him alone, they would have been quickly dealt with.
But unfortunately, he was now surrounded by three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators, blocking him from rescuing Gu Mengping.
Under these circumstances, even Xu Tianzong found it difficult to break free.
After all, these three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators could not defeat Xu Tianzong.
However, simply intercepting him was not difficult.
Xu Tianzong's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent as he looked at the three.
As he spoke, his terrifying aura emanated, creating a stalemate with the three.
"You scoundrels, you colluded to kill Fellow Daoist Qi last time, and now you intend to attack the newly emerged Dao Integration cultivators of our Minor Yan District. Do you truly think our Minor Yan District is so easy to bully?"
The Fellow Daoist Qi mentioned by Xu Tianzong was naturally referring to the Dao Integration cultivator who had perished in the Minor Yan District back then.
But to Xu Tianzong's words, the three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators merely chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.
One of them then spoke with a smile.
"Heh, Fellow Daoist Xu, don't blame us. Who told you your Minor Yan District to have too many Dao Integration cultivators? Now that Gu Mengping has only just broken through, it's fine. But if his cultivation were to increase further in the future, then the other surrounding regions near the Minor Yan District would have to live in fear!"
"So, Fellow Daoist Xu, don't blame us. Blame your Minor Yan District for having too many strong cultivators."
After saying this, the three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators had no intention of directly attacking Xu Tianzong.
Instead, they continued to encircle Xu Tianzong from three directions, thus blocking him from going to Gu Mengping's aid.
Xu Tianzong perceived his current predicament, his expression growing even more somber.
But there was truly no way for him to break free from the pincer attack of these three.
Yet, Gu Mengping could not be left to die. Xu Tianzong's gaze flickered again, as if he were contemplating how to escape.
As soon as Xu Tianzong's plan began to form, one of the Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators immediately sensed it and said with a relaxed smile.
"Heh, Fellow Daoist Xu, don't bother thinking about trying to bypass us and rescue Gu Mengping. Although the strength of the three of us is inferior to yours, Fellow Daoist Xu, and we admit we are not capable of keeping you here, we can still delay you for a while."
"If Fellow Daoist Xu cooperates, why don't we all retreat peacefully once Gu Mengping is dealt with? Hahaha."
To let the strongest cultivator of his Minor Yan District watch helplessly as another Dao Integration cultivator from the Minor Yan District was killed!
What a讽刺 (fěngcì - ironic) statement.
Upon hearing this, the grim expression on Xu Tianzong's face turned into ferocity.
"You scoundrels! You're courting death!"
Terrifying energy erupted from Xu Tianzong, causing the space around him to ripple slightly.
A fearsome aura emanated from Xu Tianzong, and he directly charged towards Gu Mengping's direction.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, we told you, stay put!"
Seeing this, the three Dao Integration sixth-level cultivators' eyes instantly sharpened.
They immediately engaged Xu Tianzong in a fierce struggle.
The terrifying combat fluctuations of the four erupted at this moment.
Meanwhile, on Gu Mengping's side, his situation was worsening.
Under the pursuit of the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators, Gu Mengping was now precariously close to death.
At the same time, in the direction of the Minor Yan District not far away, a group of Plane Lords from the Minor Yan District watched with bloodshot eyes, filled with immense anger.
"Could it be that today, another Dao Integration cultivator of our Minor Yan District is going to perish!"
"Damn it! Fellow Daoist Qi was ambushed and killed not long after breaking through, and now it's Fellow Daoist Gu Mengping's turn!"
But unfortunately, the highest cultivation among these Plane Lords of the Minor Yan District was only at the peak of the Void Return realm.
They were completely unable to intervene in the battlefield belonging to the Dao Integration realm.
At this moment.
Gu Mengping, who was being pursued, suffered yet another heavy blow, his aura weakening to its absolute limit.
Seizing this opportunity, the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators chasing Gu Mengping finally caught up.
The three Dao Integration second-level cultivators flickered, appearing around Gu Mengping from three directions.
Within their hands, spiritual energy surged wildly, and terrifying attacks imbued with killing intent were condensed.
At this moment, Gu Mengping felt the sensation of death emanating from the three directions around him.
Despair welled up in his eyes.
The next moment.
The killing moves in the hands of the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators reached their peak and were slammed fiercely towards Gu Mengping, completely engulfing him.
This combined attack from three Dao Integration second-level cultivators.
Let alone Gu Mengping's current severe injuries, even if he were in his prime,
He would likely have been instantly annihilated.
And just at this moment.
As the three terrifying attacks were about to completely engulf Gu Mengping.
Suddenly.
"Whoosh!"
A figure moving at an unimaginable speed streaked forward, directly towards Gu Mengping.
The terrifying speed.
Even made the pupils of the three Dao Integration second-level cultivators slightly contract.
This speed! It was too fast!
They hadn't even had time to discern what it was.
The next moment.
"Boom!"
The three terrifying attacks erupted, obliterating everything around them.
Gu Mengping was also engulfed within.
The three Dao Integration second-level cultivators slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
The terrifying explosion caused by their attacks slowly dissipated.
The three looked towards the center of the explosion.
The next moment.
Their pupils contracted once more.
They saw that in the very center of their three attacks.
Gu Mengping's weakened figure still existed, holding onto life.
And at some unknown time.
Beside Gu Mengping, a young figure stood quietly.
"Phew! Finally caught up."