The two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators, who had been confronting Xu Tianzong, had just begun to relax, thinking their ominous premonition was unfounded, upon seeing Sun Chen gain the upper hand against Li Qi.
However, before they could fully exhale, the situation took a drastic turn.
Sun Chen, a Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivator, couldn't even withstand a single punch from Li Qi.
This was utterly unacceptable to them.
After all, Sun Chen wasn't facing a Hegemony Realm ninth-layer or peak expert.
His opponent was merely a low-level cultivator at the Hegemony Realm second-layer.
In fact, it wasn't just these two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators who were in disbelief.
Xu Tianzong, standing beside them, also felt his eyelids twitch and his scalp go numb upon seeing the effect of Li Qi's punch.
Because Xu Tianzong clearly understood that the punch Li Qi just threw, let alone Sun Chen, even he, who was a minor realm higher than Sun Chen, would not fare any better if he had to endure it.
It was probably the difference between taking ten thousand damage and nine thousand damage?
As expected of fellow Daoist Li.
The position of the strongest in this Small Origin Zone would likely fall to fellow Daoist Li.
Xu Tianzong mused internally, but felt no jealousy. As a Hegemony Realm cultivator from the same Small Origin Zone, he was more than happy to have such a powerful individual emerge to share the burden.
And at this very moment.
"Fellow Daoist Sun Chen!"
The two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators confronting Xu Tianzong cried out.
Their gazes shifted back.
Li Qi, having severely wounded Sun Chen with a single blow, had no intention of wasting any more time.
Under the hundredfold speed amplification, his speed was even more unimaginable. In an instant, he appeared beside Sun Chen.
Terror flickered in Sun Chen's eyes.
"No! Don't!"
But the next moment.
"Boom!"
Sun Chen's aura gradually weakened and finally disappeared.
He was killed with two more punches.
Sun Chen's death seemed no different from the three Hegemony Realm second-layer cultivators Li Qi had killed earlier.
Li Qi let out a deep breath.
But just then.
Xu Tianzong's laughter rang out.
"Fellow Daoist Li, now that you've dealt with your opponent, why not lend a hand? Let's take care of these two together."
Over in Xu Tianzong's direction, the two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators who had been confronting him had just begun to show signs of retreat. Before they could act, Xu Tianzong made his move.
He channeled his spiritual energy to its limit, thrusting out his hands. Two massive spiritual energy palms formed before him, grasping towards the two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators, completely sealing off the space around them.
The faces of the two Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators changed drastically, feeling immense pressure bearing down on them.
Simultaneously, they couldn't help but inwardly lament.
They were supposed to be the ones intercepting Xu Tianzong, but now the tables had turned, and Xu Tianzong was intercepting them.
Moreover, their situation was even more perilous than when Xu Tianzong was being intercepted.
Because if they were held back any longer, by the time Li Qi arrived, neither of them would be able to escape.
However, in reality, they couldn't escape anymore.
"Boom!"
After they used all their means and broke through Xu Tianzong's interception, Li Qi had already arrived.
Unlike other talents that lacked the sustained endurance of Frenzy, Li Qi didn't intend to waste any time.
Upon closing in, he targeted one of the two who appeared particularly vile.
"Seeing how ugly and despicable you are, I'll kill you first to avoid offending my eyes."
He threw a punch. The targeted Hegemony Realm cultivator's scalp instantly tingled, and he tried to dodge.
But Li Qi's punch covered too vast an area. Even if his speed doubled, he couldn't possibly evade it in this critical moment.
"Boom!"
The punch swept out, completely engulfing him. The terrifying fist wind scoured the Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivator, inflicting devastating damage upon his entire body.
When the fist wind dissipated, the Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivator was a bloody mess, his aura weak.
"I..."
The Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivator uttered a sound of terror, seemingly trying to say something.
"Shut up, I don't have time for your nonsense."
With a slap, his body exploded on the spot.
The last remaining Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivator fell into complete despair upon witnessing this overwhelming display.
With Xu Tianzong blocking him from behind, and an even more terrifying Li Qi in front, there was no surprise when he was also easily killed by Li Qi.
In fact, Xu Tianzong hadn't even had to lift a finger.
It was fortunate that Xu Tianzong had managed to delay the two for a brief moment before Li Qi attacked.
Otherwise, in a game, he wouldn't even get an assist, merely watching in vain.
Three Hegemony Realm second-layer cultivators and three Hegemony Realm sixth-layer cultivators, a total of six Hegemony Realm experts.
Not a single one managed to escape under Li Qi's assault.
The Plane Lords of the Small Origin Zone present looked at Li Qi with surprise and awe.
Li Qi's overwhelming strength had left a deep impression on them.
"Fellow Daoist Li, with your strength, I fear even I am no match for you now."
Xu Tianzong's voice, tinged with complexity, sounded out.
Li Qi smiled faintly upon hearing this and said nothing more.
Then, Xu Tianzong's voice rang out again.
"Fellow Daoist Li, you are now the strongest in the Small Origin Zone. It's no longer fitting to call this place the Small Origin Zone. If you agree, from today onwards, let's rename the Small Origin Zone to the Earthly Void Zone."
The name of a region was generally determined by the smallest world of the strongest Plane Lord within that region.
Previously, Xu Tianzong was the strongest, so the region was named after his Small Origin Realm.
Now that Li Qi was the strongest, renaming the Small Origin Zone to the Earthly Void Zone seemed appropriate.
After all, using the name of the strongest individual's smallest world as the name of a region was a form of honor.
It also served as a warning to outsiders, letting them gauge whether they had the capacity to escape the wrath of the strongest individual in the region if they caused trouble here.
However, Li Qi's expression changed drastically upon hearing Xu Tianzong's words.
Renaming the Small Origin Zone to the Earthly Void Zone was clearly putting him in the spotlight and attracting attention.
Li Qi absolutely did not want to be the 'first bird to be shot'.
Li Qi quickly said, "Fellow Daoist Xu, what are you saying? I, Li, am of low cultivation, merely a weakling at the Hegemony Realm second-layer. How can I be considered the strongest?"
"The strongest in the Small Origin Zone should clearly be you, fellow Daoist Xu, a genius at the Hegemony Realm seventh-layer!"
Xu Tianzong slowly raised a questioning mark: "?"