Hearing the words of Zhuang Yuanhang, Golden Thunder Elder's expression darkened. He had originally wanted to discuss matters with Zhuang Yuanhang, but seeing Zhuang Yuanhang's demeanor, it was clear that he was determined to protect Sun Zhe. Although he had some concerns about Zhuang Yuanhang's strength, it was merely caution, not fear.
"It seems you are ignoring my presence?" Golden Thunder Elder stepped forward into the void and instantly appeared in half-Void, coldly staring at Zhuang Yuanhang and speaking in a deep voice.
However, Zhuang Yuanhang's expression showed no change; he remained calm and unperturbed.
"I have no such intention, but I am protecting this person."
"Haha..." Golden Thunder Elder laughed in anger, but in an instant, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by a deep indifference as he coldly looked at Zhuang Yuanhang and spoke again.
"Our last encounter was forty years ago, wasn't it? Let me see if the legendary Seven Swords True Monarch from back then still has the same strength."
As soon as he finished speaking, Golden Thunder Elder's expression turned cold. With a wave of his right hand, a golden whirlwind immediately swept toward Zhuang Yuanhang. Even a Barbarian who had reached the mid-stage of Thunder Lord could not withstand this golden whirlwind, showcasing its power. Now, Golden Thunder Elder unleashed it with full force, creating a violent wind vortex several dozen feet wide that manifested in the Void, causing the entire space to surge with this raging vortex.
Not practicing Martial Arts but only Divine Ability, at their level, Martial Arts no longer met their needs; Divine Ability was their means of attack. The moment they struck, it was with Divine Ability. The golden whirlwind surged like a roaring golden dragon, charging fiercely toward Zhuang Yuanhang.
Witnessing this scene, Sun Zhe's eyes widened in shock as he immediately flew backward. Both individuals in the Void were peak experts; their battle would have a wide-ranging impact. If he stood too close, he might be caught in the crossfire.
Although he did not understand why the Seven Swords True Monarch would act on his behalf, Sun Zhe had no chance to ask now. He could only watch the battle between the two. Sun Zhe also understood that given his current state, there was no way he could escape Golden Thunder Elder's speed; his only hope lay with the suddenly appearing Zhuang Yuanhang.
"Chirp chirp..."
A little head peeked out from Sun Zhe's collar, two big eyes blinking as they looked around. It was Jingjing, who had been hiding in Sun Zhe's embrace pretending to be dead. Seeing this quirky little creature made Sun Zhe feel both amused and exasperated.
At first, when Golden Thunder Elder displayed his overwhelming strength, this little one had angrily sought revenge against him. However, upon realizing that it was no match for Golden Thunder Elder, it had hidden in Sun Zhe's arms and refused to come out. Now that it saw Golden Thunder Elder facing off against Seven Swords True Monarch Zhuang Yuanhang, it changed its demeanor and began chirping happily.
Meanwhile, Golden Thunder Elder and Zhuang Yuanhang paid no attention to this person and bird in the distance. Both of them were highly skilled; even without specifically investigating their surroundings, they were aware of everything clearly. But with formidable enemies surrounding them, how could they afford to be distracted?
Looking at the roaring golden whirlwind, Zhuang Yuanhang's eyes revealed a hint of seriousness. As one of the peak powerhouses of the continent, Golden Thunder Elder's strength was far beyond what an ordinary person could imagine. At the very least, this Divine Ability was definitely not simple, as it secretly contained a trace of Law power.
With a wave of his right hand, the red longsword that circled around him immediately soared into the air, cutting through the sky like a brilliant rainbow, resembling a massive red dragon charging fiercely toward the golden vortex. The red seemed to burn with raging flames, emitting an indescribable intense heat that even made the air appear to ignite in this crimson fire.
The speed of the Divine Ability was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, the golden whirlwind collided with the red dragon. Light flashed, sparks flew, and a visible shockwave immediately surged outward. Trees below collapsed one after another, and surrounding rocks shattered. A towering mountain peak crumbled with a loud crash, turning the nearby forest into ruins in an instant as thick smoke billowed upward.
After running wildly for a while, Sun Zhe finally escaped the attack range of the energy aftermath. However, shock once again surged in his eyes. The strength of both Zhuang Yuanhang and Golden Thunder Elder's Divine Abilities was far beyond his expectations. He never imagined that a casual Divine Ability from them could possess such formidable power. If they truly fought to the death, what kind of grand momentum would that be?
"In the future... I will definitely be able to..."
Clenching his right fist tightly, a determination he had never felt before suddenly emerged in Sun Zhe's eyes. How could he willingly be manipulated like this? How could he be willing to place his fate in someone else's hands? If he were also a powerhouse on par with Golden Thunder Elder, how would Golden Thunder Elder dare to treat him this way?
Everything depended on strength; the strong are respected—this is an eternal truth!
"Zhuang Yuanhang, have you gone mad? Are you going to fight me to the death?"
At that moment, Golden Thunder Elder's furious voice suddenly echoed in the Void. Startled, Sun Zhe looked up and found an unimaginable scene unfolding in mid-air.
Zhuang Yuanhang stood coldly in half-Void, his blue robe fluttering in the wind. With both hands forming seals, the Seven Divine Swords around him began to move simultaneously.
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple—the seven longswords were all extraordinary Divine Weapons. Each divine sword was surrounded by fierce sword energy. Under Zhuang Yuanhang's control, the seven colorful divine swords began to rotate simultaneously like seven divine dragons soaring upward, continuously roaring above him.
In an instant, the entire sky changed color; what was once clear turned dark with thick clouds. Extremely sharp sword energy spread throughout the area, and black spatial cracks appeared around the Seven Divine Swords as if even the barriers of space were about to be sliced apart by this supreme sword energy.
With all seven swords unleashed, the earth changed color.
Zhuang Yuanhang was called Seven Swords True Monarch precisely because he possessed these Seven Divine Swords. The simultaneous emergence of all seven swords signified that he was unleashing his full combat power.
With his strength, dealing with ordinary people requires only a divine sword; even against a master, he would not need more than three divine swords. For enemies of the same rank, he typically only deploys five divine swords. Now, with seven long swords simultaneously unleashed, the overwhelming might is evident. Even the county city a hundred miles away was instantly shrouded in unimaginable sword pressure, causing several Thunder Lord Stage experts within the city to change their expressions drastically, their eyes filled with shock.
"I swear, I will protect this person!"
Zhuang Yuanhang's expression remained unchanged as he coldly stared at the Golden Thunder Elder across from him. The Seven Divine Swords hovered in half-Void, not making any further moves.
He was waiting... he was waiting for the Golden Thunder Elder's response. If possible, he did not want to engage in a life-and-death struggle with the Golden Thunder Elder. For a master of his caliber, if they truly fought to the death, it would likely destroy the entire state. More importantly, he did not have complete confidence in defeating the Golden Thunder Elder.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he focused on Zhuang Yuanhang for a moment. No one knew what the Golden Thunder Sect's Grand Elder was thinking. After a while, he finally dissipated his overwhelming aura and slowly spoke,
"It seems that the person you promised is indeed very important to you; otherwise, with your personality, you wouldn't be so desperate."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Golden Thunder Elder's figure vanished from the spot and in the blink of an eye, he dashed off into the distance. His words echoed back and reached Sun Zhe's ears.
"Take him with me to a certain place."
The Golden Thunder Elder didn't even glance at Zhuang Yuanhang; he knew that Zhuang Yuanhang would not refuse. This was his compromise with Zhuang Yuanhang, but it was also his bottom line!
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