"Diancang Technique, Annihilation!"
As Li Xuan's voice fell, a divine light flickered at his fingertips. With the appearance of this light, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth transformed into dots of light that floated up.
In an instant, the originally floating light dots surged from all directions and merged into the divine light before Li Xuan. Then, with Li Xuan's single finger, the massive ball of divine light shot towards Shi Jian in mid-air.
Absorbing the ball of divine light, Shi Jian carried the might of heaven and earth, making everything around it seem to freeze, as if it controlled everything.
"Diancang Technique! You've actually cultivated the Diancang Technique! No wonder, Cang Xuan has truly returned?" Feeling the changes between heaven and earth, Sheng Taixu's calm expression finally changed.
A name carries weight, and Cang Xuan Ancestor's renowned ultimate skill was understandably why Sheng Taixu's expression shifted. Even though Sheng Taixu had taken that step into the Realm of Creation, the pressure exerted by Cang Xuan Ancestor still had a certain impact on him.
As the might of heaven and earth grew stronger, Sheng Taixu's expression became serious. He formed a hand seal, and a trace of red light shot straight into the sky, instantly forming a mushroom cloud above. Its power was like a tide, rolling in.
"Holy Spirit Technique, Clouds Arise!"
As Sheng Taixu's hand seal was released, the rolling red clouds surged towards Li Xuan's location. Judging by its momentum, it was even more powerful than the aura generated by Shi Jian.
Boom!
The moment Shi Jian collided with the rolling red clouds, a terrifying shockwave spread in all directions. Where the shockwave passed, mountain peaks were leveled. Within a hundred-mile radius, not a blade of grass remained.
The cracks on the ground spread like a spiderweb. The fissures were so deep that their bottoms were impossible to see.
"Puff!"
After a brief stalemate with the rolling red clouds, Shi Jian was blasted back with a loud roar. A residual wave instantly struck Li Xuan. As he was sent flying backward, a mouthful of blood spurted from Li Xuan's mouth.
Feeling the immense power, Li Xuan's heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness. If not for his body being in the Transcendent Realm, this single residual wave would have been enough to kill him.
"To have cultivated Cang Xuan's Diancang Technique to sixty percent, your talent is indeed exceptional. It's a pity that the Diancang Technique of this power poses no threat to me. You have no trump cards left now, will you still not give up?"
Lying on the ground, Li Xuan's hollow eyes gradually lost their luster. Upon hearing Sheng Taixu's words, the luster in his eyes dissipated even faster. In an instant, Li Xuan's eyes turned blood red.
"Give up? Li Xuan has never chosen to give up in his life! Not in the past, not now, and not in the future!"
As Li Xuan's words fell, a powerful life force erupted from within him. Blood-red light flowed rapidly over his body, and the wounds on his arm instantly healed.
"To erupt with such a powerful will, it is truly a shame to have such an outstanding talent die by my hand. Young man, I have changed my mind. If you are willing to hand over your storage ring and swear allegiance to me, I will even let you rule the Xuan Sect. How about that?"
Seeing the powerful will emanating from Li Xuan, Sheng Taixu showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. At this moment, Sheng Taixu felt a desire to recruit him.
After all, Li Xuan's displayed talent and potential were too immense. If he could be brought under his wing, it would naturally be an excellent outcome.
Sheng Taixu's words struck Xuan Yixian and the others like a thunderclap, filling their hearts with bitterness.
They had long recognized Li Xuan's talent and potential. If given enough time, he might even be able to catch up to Cang Xuan Ancestor. Now, if Li Xuan truly chose to join the Sheng Sect, their Xuan Sect would likely have no hope of rising again.
Li Xuan burst into laughter upon hearing this, "If I really chose to join your Sheng Sect, aren't you worried that one day, when my strength surpasses yours, I will kill you? Sheng Taixu, for a sect leader, you still resort to such divisive tactics at this point?"
"Since I, Li Xuan, have chosen to join the Xuan Sect, I am a person of the Xuan Sect in life and its spirit in death! For me to pledge allegiance to your Sheng Sect, dream on!"
Hearing Li Xuan's words, Sheng Taixu's expression turned somber. He slowly said in a deep voice, "Since you are so ungrateful, then die."
As Sheng Taixu's voice fell, he grabbed at the void. A terrifying force instantly transformed into a giant hand and clawed at Li Xuan. Where the terrifying force passed, space collapsed and caved in. An invisible force also imprisoned Li Xuan in place, making him unable to move.
Feeling the terrifying force approaching, Li Xuan showed no trace of fear in his eyes. Realizing he could not move, he slowly closed his eyes. He seemed to have accepted his death.
However, when Li Xuan opened his eyes again, the pupils that had retained a trace of black and white were now completely blood red.
A bloodthirsty aura instantly permeated the heavens and earth.
Moo.
Just as the giant hand was about to fall upon Li Xuan, a "moo" sound suddenly rang out.
Sheng Taixu's expression changed instantly. His gaze moved, and he quickly looked in the direction of the sound. Then, Sheng Taixu's pupils contracted, and he muttered somewhat dazed, "Cang... Cang Xuan!"
With this single moo, the blood color on Li Xuan's body was instantly suppressed back into his body. Li Xuan's eyes regained clarity, and then his gaze shifted as he looked.
He saw an old man riding a green ox slowly walking towards the center of the field.
"Ancestor!"
"Master!"
"Grand Ancestor!"
"..."
Following the moo, Xuan Yixian and the others, who were in fierce combat, all stopped. Upon seeing the old man on the ox appear, ecstatic expressions flashed across Xuan Yixian and the others' faces.
The arrival was none other than Cang Xuan Ancestor, who had disappeared for over twenty years!
"Junior Brother Taixu, it has been a long time. Your bloodthirsty nature seems to have intensified. However, this outstanding disciple, our Xuan Sect is unwilling to let him perish here."
Cang Xuan Ancestor swayed as he rode the green ox to Li Xuan's side. He looked at Li Xuan with kind eyes, then raised his head to look at Sheng Taixu in mid-air and said. His words were spoken in a calm and effortless manner, like an ascetic master.
Before Sheng Taixu could speak, Cang Xuan Ancestor spoke again, "The young one is right. Since you are a disciple of our Xuan Sect, I will guarantee your life. With your current abilities, you probably cannot yet control such a technique."
"Cang Xuan, your appearance here is truly surprising to me. But what if you have arrived? I have now stepped into the Realm of Creation, and with your strength alone, can you turn the tide?"
Although Sheng Taixu was surprised by Cang Xuan Ancestor's appearance, he quickly recovered. Now that he had entered the Realm of Creation, even Cang Xuan Ancestor, who had once held the upper hand, was no longer in Sheng Taixu's eyes.
Cang Xuan Ancestor smiled upon hearing this, "I am not surprised that you have entered the Realm of Creation, Junior Brother. If you had not betrayed our sect, with your comprehension, you might have entered the Realm of Creation over ten years ago."
"It's a pity that your killing is too heavy, and you cannot achieve the pure heart and few desires that Master demanded of you. Now that I am here, I must do my best to protect these disciples and grandchildren."
"It seems a battle between us senior brothers is unavoidable. I would like to see if your Diancang Technique can still suppress my Holy Spirit Technique!" Sheng Taixu's body was immediately enveloped by a red light.
Then, Sheng Taixu moved his hand, and a terrifying pressure spread out. With the appearance of this pressure, the heavens and earth changed color. Looking around, it was like a blood purgatory.
Watching Sheng Taixu's movements, Cang Xuan Ancestor's eyes showed a hint of admiration. "It seems your Holy Spirit Technique has been cultivated to its peak. In that case, it is worthy of Master passing it down to you. Since you wish to battle, Senior Brother will accompany you."
As Cang Xuan Ancestor finished speaking, his grey robes fluttered as if in the wind. An unspoken oppressive aura instantly emanated from within him.
However, this oppressive aura was directed only at the Sheng Sect's area, causing Zu Xiaoyao, Wang Wenchun, and the others to look on with fear in their eyes.
"I didn't expect you to have also entered the Realm of Creation!" Feeling Cang Xuan Ancestor's pressure, Sheng Taixu's expression turned gloomy.
He had initially thought that after five years of seclusion and further cultivation, he would be able to surpass Cang Xuan Ancestor, but he never expected Cang Xuan Ancestor to also possess the strength of the Realm of Creation.
"Heh heh, Junior Brother, if you can break through that layer, how can Senior Brother fall behind? Are you sure you still want to fight me?" Cang Xuan Ancestor smiled upon hearing this, his gaze towards Sheng Taixu as clear as water. He did not seem to have any desire to fight Sheng Taixu.
Sheng Taixu stared coldly at Cang Xuan Ancestor and said in a deep voice, "Since we are both in the Realm of Creation, I want to see who is stronger!"
As Sheng Taixu finished speaking, he pointed a finger at Cang Xuan Ancestor.
"Holy Spirit Technique, Wind Surges!"