Stronger by Killing

In many legends, there is talk of the "World in the Palm," an incredible Great Divine Technique. At this moment, Zhang Zixu’s sword unleashed such power, transforming into a "Sword Realm," leaving everyone in awe.

The other cultivators in the grand hall were utterly shocked.

"All show, no substance!"

However, Gu Zhan let out a cold snort. Forming a Fist Seal with his hand, his overwhelming physical power made the void tremble. Descending like a great golden sun, he struck horizontally against Zhang Zixu. With a thunderous clash, he met the Long Sword head-on, then switched from fist to claw, directly seizing Zhang Zixu’s Spirit Sword. The so-called Sword Realm faded into nothingness.

Shock crossed Zhang Zixu’s eyes as he exclaimed, "How is this possible?"

Immediately, he abandoned his sword and formed a Spell with his hands. Instantly, brilliant symbols shone, and stars seemed to densely shower down from the void, rushing towards Gu Zhan.

Gu Zhan let out a cold snort and stepped forward, golden light surging. He swung a powerful punch, resembling a golden lightning bolt cutting through the void, dazzling and brilliant.

This punch shattered Zhang Zixu’s Magical Power completely,

And with a loud crash, Zhang Zixu was sent flying by the force of the punch, breaking several massive golden pillars.

Amidst a series of rumbles, half of the grand hall collapsed. Zhang Zixu quickly climbed out from the rubble and, to the astonishment of the other cultivators, quickly performed a Spell. A giant white crane projection appeared behind him, and he turned to flee.

What Zhang Zixu deployed was an Escape Technique, incredibly fast. It seemed as though a white crane flashed by in the void and vanished in an instant.

This scene stunned the onlooking cultivators,

Leaving them bewildered.

After witnessing Gu Zhan’s impressive aura, they had considered the possibility that Zhang Zixu might lose to Gu Zhan, but they never expected him to be defeated so easily and decisively. Zhang Zixu’s swift escape was equally unexpected.

In the shattered grand hall,

Gu Zhan let out a cold snort and took a step forward. In a blur, it seemed as if he tore through space or folded it in half, disappearing before the cultivators could react.

In the manor,

The cultivators who had come to participate in the Dao Debate were left staring at each other, utterly confused. Everyone exchanged glances, feeling completely lost,

As the situation had completely exceeded their expectations.

"What now?" a Golden Core Cultivator asked, perplexed.

"What else can we do but retreat?" an elderly cultivator suggested.

"Let’s head back and notify the sect for further plans!"

The group of cultivators discussed their departure.

However, at this moment,

An overwhelming pressure suddenly descended from the void. With a thunderous crash, the void exploded, and a tidal wave of energy surged forward, sweeping across the land. It was a terrifying spectacle, as if the Celestial Emperor himself was moving, with dragons and serpents making way for him.

"Pfft!" echoed the cries of pain, blood spraying in all directions,

A figure descended from the sky, crashing hard into the ground, leaving a massive crater. This person was none other than Zhang Zixu, who had previously escaped.

At this moment, Zhang Zixu appeared extremely disheveled, his hair in disarray, his clothes tattered and drenched in blood, struggling to climb out of the pit, pleading, "Martial Emperor, I yield. In this Dao Debate, I will proclaim to the world the legitimacy of Martial Arts..."

At the same time,

Gu Zhan slowly descended from the chaotic firmament, stepping directly on Zhang Zixu’s head, coldly stating, "Does the Martial Art I created require your endorsement?"

Zhang Zixu’s head broke open with a splatter, his body exploding into a mist of blood, the spectacle leaving everyone deeply shaken.

[Experience Points +4.5 trillion]

...

Gu Zhan’s terrifying aura pierced the sky, his presence like a mighty mountain, Divine Power spanning the void. The surroundings were shrouded in a gray obscurity, carrying a profound mystery, a killing aura that shook the world, hovering above the entire manor, looking down upon everyone.

"How can he be this strong?" Some looked pale-faced.

"Zhang Zixu had no ability to resist!" Some cultivators wore expressions filled with dark clouds.

"What should we do now?"

Many began to regret coming; had they known, they wouldn’t have joined this commotion. Initially, they’d only wanted to make a name for themselves, but they never imagined this secular Martial Emperor would prove to be so terrifying.

At this moment, a Sixth Transformation Golden Core Cultivator took a deep breath and addressed Gu Zhan with clasped hands, "Martial Emperor, I come from Quanzhen Dao on Chongyang Mountain. Our sect is not within the Wu Dynasty. I’m here this time only because Zhang Zixu invited me to observe. I have no other intentions!"

Gu Zhan tilted his head slightly and asked, "And then?"

The Golden Core Cultivator paused for a moment and said, "My apologies for the disturbance. I ask for the Martial Emperor’s forgiveness!"

Gu Zhan chuckled lightly and suddenly extended a palm. A massive dark cloud transformed into a gigantic hand, firmly grasping the Sixth Transformation Golden Core Cultivator. With a deep voice, he said, "Who are you to ask for my forgiveness?"

With a "boom,"

The hand squeezed, and the cultivator exploded instantly.

[Experience Points +2.5 trillion]

...

Seeing this scene,

The group of cultivators was completely discouraged, a blanket of despair covering their hearts.

"Gu Zhan, are you really going to exterminate us all?" A Golden Core Cultivator roared.

"Gu Zhan, are you aware that your actions now set you against the entire Cultivation Realm? You should consider if you can bear the consequences of this!"

...

"What a racket!"

Gu Zhan, unwilling to waste words, directly formed a Fist Seal with his hand, calmly striking, killing a Golden Core Cultivator in an instant.

"Kill!"

Gu Zhan shouted, the Divine Power surging as he hurled himself downward, like a tiger into a pack of wolves, charging at the cultivators.

He genuinely found these people utterly laughable,

It was these people who acted high and mighty, who labeled Martial Arts as heresy, who wanted to suppress him. Now, seeing that they couldn’t win, they played the victim!

"Boom!"

The world was vast and indistinct, various powers dazzling and divine light swallowed the area, as if endless great stars were falling, the cosmos unstable, rendering everything unclear,

Screams ceased abruptly,

Gu Zhan, like a humanoid beast, swung his fists wildly, causing a massacre. Almost no one could withstand even a single punch from him, as almost everyone turned into a heap of mud under his blows,

𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Initiating a grand massacre here,

Endless wails accompanied by endless fear,

In the manor as large as a city, the killing continued everywhere, countless people fleeing in panic. Throughout the manor, bodies piled up one after another, the cultivators collapsing under the slaughter, all fleeing for their lives, powerless against Gu Zhan, who swept through them.

Some even broke into tears, this battle was so tragic. Sect members left hundreds of corpses behind, hunted relentlessly until they couldn’t face the day, holy influential Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance was directly annihilated.

In Daliang City,

Gu Zhan wielded the Iron Whip, pursuing the fleeing enemies, chasing them from the North City Gate to the South City Gate, persistently from dawn until dusk before halting.

This battle shocked many, as all the forces in Daliang City transmitted messages rapidly. This Dao Debate drew countless spectators, with countless great forces watching, only for it to end with such a conclusion.

Gu Zhan singlehandedly swept through the entire Dao Debate!

The setting sun was like blood,

The long street was silent,

Gu Zhan shook his hand, storing the Iron Whip in the Spatial Ring, then checked his Experience Points and started allocating them:

[Use 1 trillion Experience Points]

[Upgrade Vast Spell to the Thirteenth Floor]

[Current Realm elevated to Nirvana Eighth Realm]

...

[Use 1.2 trillion Experience Points]

[Upgrade Vast Spell to the Fourteenth Floor]

[Current Realm elevated to Nirvana Ninth Realm]

...

[Use 50 billion Experience Points]

[Upgrade Distance is Like a World Apart to Minor Success]

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