In everyone's heart, Sun Zhe was nothing more than a Cultivator of the Realm of Thunder Sovereign. Although he had once killed a Cultivator at the Thunder Lord Stage, people were more willing to believe that it was merely a stroke of luck. No matter how extraordinary a Thunder Sovereign Level Cultivator might be, there remained an insurmountable gap between them and a true Cultivator of the Realm of the Thunder Lord. If it were otherwise, there would be no distinction between Thunder Sovereigns and Thunder Lords.
Therefore, compared to the Five Element Corpse, whose strength was comparable to that of a Mid-Level Thunder Lord, Sun Zhe had no chance of survival. This was not only Zhou Qi's belief; some hidden strong figures in Beifeng City thought the same. Even Fang Yuan, who had previously held hope for Sun Zhe, no longer believed in him.
In Fang Yuan's view, Sun Zhe might have had a slim chance against Zhou Qi since Zhou Qi had been forcibly elevated to the Realm of the Thunder Lord and was not a true Thunder Lord Stage Cultivator. However, the sudden surge of momentum was different; the soaring aura completely surpassed the limits achievable by an early-stage Thunder Lord Cultivator. Such a powerful figure was no longer something Sun Zhe could contend with.
"Let's go..."
Watching the dense corpse energy erupting from the distant side hall, Fang Yuan's eyes flashed with helplessness. With a decisive wave of his right hand, he led the members of Xuan Lei Sect to swiftly retreat in another direction, disappearing in an instant as they needed to make further preparations.
"Sigh, take care of yourselves."
Looking at Zhao Ang and his companions who remained motionless, Dongfang Quan sighed softly, his eyes filled with helplessness. With a flick of his right sleeve, he too vanished from sight.
"This... Brother Zhao, Brother Sun..."
In an instant, only Zhao Ang and Shen Yan remained in the square. They exchanged worried glances towards the distant side hall and then at the departing Fang Yuan and others. Shen Yan momentarily didn't know what to do.
At this moment, Zhao Ang's usual carefree demeanor faded away, replaced by a serious expression. He exhaled slowly and said solemnly,
"Regardless of what happens, we must see him alive or dead. He has weathered such great storms in the past; how could he fall here? Perhaps he is waiting for us to assist him. I will go ahead."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Ang's figure instantly vanished from where he stood, turning into an afterimage as he rushed towards the side hall. Without any hesitation, Shen Yan bit his lip and exerted himself to move at his fastest speed. The remaining members of the Outer Sect exchanged glances and followed suit without hesitation.
They were no longer children; years of experience had sharpened their discernment far beyond what it used to be. They understood the dangers ahead very well, but sometimes one cannot only consider danger. For the sake of their convictions in their hearts, what harm was there in taking a risk?
In the direction of the side hall, Zhou Qi coldly gazed at the fog-filled square before him, his eyes filled with cruel amusement as a sinister smile curled at the corners of his mouth.
"When you caused my downfall in the Northern Mang Secret Realm back then, today I will make you perish in the Xuan Lei Sect! What if you are exceptional? In the end, you are just a young man who achieved success too early; you are still too inexperienced to compare with me. And you, Fang Yuan, your deaths are also closely related to mine. If it weren't for your insistence, I wouldn't have needed to enter the Northern Mang Secret Realm at all."
"You can't escape... Hahaha... You all must die, all must die! Everyone has to die!"
Zhou Qi suddenly began to shout madly, his white hair disheveled, and he seemed completely insane. His powerful aura surged wildly, creating terrifying waves of energy throughout the plaza.
Zhou Houyao trembled in fear, hiding to the side as he looked at the scene before him in disbelief. His eyes were filled with deep-seated terror as he gazed at this frenzied old man, who appeared so unfamiliar to him, as if he were a stranger. He couldn't believe this was his grandfather, the strongest person from the Zhou family whom he had once admired.
"Are you too proud..."
A clear voice echoed through the black mist, clearly reaching both Zhou Qi and Zhou Houyao's ears. Even the entire plaza reverberated with endless echoes. The wild laughter abruptly stopped, and the madness in Zhou Qi's eyes was instantly replaced by shock; Sun Zhe was still alive. This was his most immediate reaction.
Sun Zhe was actually still alive! Under an attack comparable to that of a Mid-Level Thunder Lord's Five Element Corpse, Sun Zhe had not died!!!
Zhou Qi's eyes were filled with disbelief as he immediately turned his head. Zhou Houyao, who was cowering nearby, was also stunned for a moment and turned his gaze over as well. Instantly, both of their pupils were filled with astonishment.
Boom Boom Boom Boom...
The explosive sounds continued to resonate. Within the thick black mist, a brilliant purple light suddenly burst forth, dazzling and shooting up into the sky as if a Black World had suddenly emitted a stunning halo. This resplendent purple light was so arrogant and domineering that even the astonishing corpse aura could not suppress it.
The Purple Radiance grew increasingly intense; its brilliance could not be overshadowed by the dense corpse aura. With the final explosive sound, the black mist directly collapsed, revealing the radiant Purple Radiance that obscured the sun. At the same time, four massive shadows flew back from four directions; they were indeed four of the Five Element Corpses.
"I originally thought it was just your useless grandson being somewhat self-righteous; I didn't expect you to be like this as well. It seems this is a common trait among your Zhou family."
The clear voice rang out across the plaza as Sun Zhe stepped onto a dazzling purple halo. Dressed in a White Robe, he emerged unscathed from within the black mist and Purple Radiance, holding a black corpse in his hand—one of the Five Element Corpses.
He slowly raised his right hand, effortlessly lifting the nearly two hundred-pound corpse with one hand. Coldly gazing at the astonished Zhou Qi, he spoke calmly:
"The Five Element Corpse, although its strength can be compared to that of a Mid-Level Thunder Lord Cultivator, is ultimately just a dead object. Its cognitive ability remains at the peak level of a Thunder Sovereign, and it cannot exert its full potential. Such a dead thing is nothing but waste to me!"
As soon as the words fell, a brilliant purple light erupted from Sun Zhe's right hand, and the violent Thunder Power surged forth, rushing toward the Five Element Corpse in his hand like a whale swallowing seawater.
"Boom!"
With a deafening Explosive Sound, the hard-as-stone Five Element Corpse exploded in Sun Zhe's hand. Black cloth fluttered everywhere, and putrid flesh splattered, filling the entire square with a strong stench of decay. However, feeling the violent thunderous aura emanating from Sun Zhe, this pungent smell could not approach him at all.
"No... this is impossible... this is all fake, this is all fake... how could this happen... you are dead, haha, you are already dead. Do you think your death was unjust? You came to scare me on purpose? Let me tell you, I am not afraid..."
Zhou Qi's eyes were filled with a dazed expression as he stared blankly at Sun Zhe. In the end, he began to laugh maniacally to himself, but as he laughed, two murky tears slowly slid down from the corners of his eyes, revealing a deep sense of unwillingness.
"Zhou Hanbin, grandpa, I’m sorry..."
Looking at the nearly insane Zhou Qi, Sun Zhe let out a slight sigh, but there was no trace of pity in his eyes. With a cold glint, he walked unhesitatingly toward Zhou Qi, his right hand radiating an extremely violent thunderous aura.
An enemy is ultimately just an enemy; Sun Zhe has not yet learned to show mercy!
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