As the righteous energy flowed through the entire sword body, Jian Huang swung forward with great simplicity, employing almost no flashy skills.
Yet, with this single move, he pierced straight through Li Gui Xing's body.
"What?"
Li Gui Xing stared at it all in disbelief, finding this defeat almost unimaginable.
He was actually not a match for an old man.
"Ah!"
With a scream from Li Gui Xing, the spot where he stood instantly exploded.
At this moment, Jian Huang landed steadily, as it was time for him to show off.
As expected, he turned his back to the explosion, for true men never look back at explosions.
"It's over!"
Jian Huang said, as calm as the wind, wanting to prove to Yun Fan just how formidable his strength was.
However, little did he expect that at this very moment, Li Gui Xing's lingering spirit charged forward, sending Jian Huang flying.
"What the hell!"
Jian Huang hadn't anticipated such a setback, yet he found himself in such a sorry state due to his showboating.
He had embodied the saying "coolness lasts only three seconds."
"Are you alright!"
Yun Fan quickly stepped forward, intending to help Jian Huang up.
"Hmph!"
Jian Huang did not accept his help, and instead said dismissively, "This old man is perfectly fine, not even a scratch!"
It could only be said that the trait of bravado was displayed to its fullest extent in Jian Huang.
Having safely passed this ordeal, it was the best possible outcome for Yun Fan and Xi Huang.
Although Jian Huang was quite the show-off, he was reliable in his actions.
At this moment, Jian Huang said to Yun Fan, "It seems things are more urgent than I imagined, so I believe it's time to find a helper!"
"Are you lacking confidence in yourself, Senior?"
Unintentionally, Xi Huang posed a soul-searching question.
Jian Huang was taken aback. He indeed couldn't manage the situation alone, but he absolutely refused to admit it.
Therefore, he immediately said, "You misunderstand. It's mainly that a good man can't handle too many things alone. I, all by myself, will eventually be stretched too thin. Finding another helper will provide us with more assistance!"
"Who should we look for?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
Jian Huang replied, "Dao Huang! Someone who existed as long ago as I did. He was upright and unyielding and did not compromise with the Tai Hua Saintess. After the Tai Hua Saintess became the absolute controller of the final era, he disappeared!"
"Can we still find him?"
Yun Fan was somewhat speechless. It seemed unlikely.
"Others might not be able to find him, but I certainly can!"
Jian Huang said, "You come with me to see him. If we can persuade him to come out of seclusion, then you won't have anything to worry about, and can just focus on growing!"
"Okay!"
Yun Fan nodded, agreeing to Jian Huang's proposal.
"My lord, what about me?"
Xi Huang asked Yun Fan.
Yun Fan replied, "You should return to the Fusang Divine Realm and stabilize your cultivation. I'll bring you good news!"
"Mhm, mhm!"
Xi Huang obediently agreed with Yun Fan.
After all, the Fusang Divine Realm needed a strong individual like her to preside over it. At this moment, she had become Yun Fan's logistics support.
After the three parted ways, Yun Fan followed Jian Huang outside the final era, not within it.
Because within the final era was the Tai Hua Saintess's domain.
Even Jian Huang did not wish to provoke such an existence.
Ultimately, the two arrived at an ancient world.
As soon as they stepped into this world, Yun Fan felt a sharp blade aura. Clearly, this was where Dao Huang was in seclusion.
Dao Huang was also known as Dao Zu, an existence on par with Jian Huang.
"Does he recognize me?"
Yun Fan asked.
"Who doesn't know your great name!"
Jian Huang said to Yun Fan, "You have an old connection with him. Back then, you guided him once, allowing him to achieve a deeper breakthrough in his Dao intent and earn the title of Dao Huang!"
Yun Fan had not expected such a connection between them.
It made him curious about what kind of person he was in his prime.
As expected, as soon as they arrived in this ancient world, a celestial blade fell from the sky.
Jian Huang immediately acted, blocking this blade.
"Old fellow, play around all you want, but don't joke with us!"
Jian Huang said angrily.
"Hahahaha! I didn't expect you, this one-armed elder, to come looking for me!"
At this moment, a figure appeared, retracting the immense blade intent, and the pressure on Yun Fan and Jian Huang instantly dissipated.
Yun Fan felt that Dao Huang was very strong.
After all, Jian Huang's strength had declined from his peak, but Dao Huang's had not. Dao Huang in his prime must have possessed astonishing strength.
At this moment, Dao Huang appeared.
Compared to the showy Jian Huang, Dao Huang seemed very casual.
"Enough nonsense, I'm here to ask you to come out of seclusion!"
Jian Huang spoke directly to the point.
Unexpectedly, Dao Huang replied, "I've said it before, I will no longer meddle in the affairs of the myriad worlds! Even if you are my old friend, I won't give you face!"
It was clear that Dao Huang had no intention of coming out of seclusion.
"Can't you come out of seclusion to help him protect his Dao with me?"
Jian Huang said with displeasure.
Dao Huang then looked at Yun Fan, feeling a sense of familiarity, but he couldn't recall anything.
After all, he had sealed himself away for countless eras, and his mind had become somewhat dull.
At this moment, Jian Huang said to him, "He is the one who guided you back then. Can you not even remember him?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Dao Huang was instantly shocked.
After sensing carefully, he realized it was indeed his benefactor.
For this reason, he looked at Yun Fan in shock.
"Benefactor, you have finally risen!"
He said to Yun Fan excitedly, "Do you know that I have waited for countless eras here, just for you! Waiting for the day to repay your kindness!"
Yun Fan stood stunned, never expecting Dao Huang to be so loyal.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "But I no longer remember everything from the past. Things have changed, and I am ashamed, so ashamed!"
"Benefactor, there's no need to be discouraged. It's fine if you don't remember the past. One must look forward, right?"
Dao Huang comforted Yun Fan, "For you, forgetting past pain might be a new way forward!"
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "I understand. May I ask if you could lend me a hand?"
"It's my duty!"
Dao Huang replied, "I couldn't repay your kindness back then, but this time, I will repay it with all my might!"
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, when they came, he had told Jian Huang that Dao Huang had a peculiar temper, and he hadn't expected to persuade him so smoothly.
"However, my injuries are quite serious, so I may need to wait a bit longer!"
Dao Huang said with difficulty, not because he was deliberately shirking, but because it was inconvenient at times.
"What happened to you?"
Jian Huang asked curiously.
Knowing that Dao Huang was close to reaching the peak of power, who could have injured him?
Although Dao Huang was certainly not the strongest in the final era, if Dao Huang wished to leave, no one could stop him.
"It's all in the past! It's not worth mentioning!"
Dao Huang clearly did not wish to speak of it.
However, Yun Fan sensed that Dao Huang's injury was not simple, for within this wound, he could feel the power of Tai Hua.
At this moment, Yun Fan asked, "Senior, did you battle the Tai Hua Saintess?"
Although Yun Fan had seen through it at a glance.
Dao Huang did not get angry. He said, "When I learned of your demise back then, I charged into the Tai Hua Immortal Palace to avenge you. However, the Tai Hua Saintess was too strong. I only lasted three moves against her before being defeated!"
It should be known that three moves were already very formidable.
Yun Fan, facing the Tai Hua Saintess now, would likely be annihilated in a single move, with no chance of survival.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "I never expected that a casual gesture of guiding you would lead to such loyalty from you. I am ashamed!"
Yun Fan said awkwardly.
Dao Huang replied, "It's a pity I couldn't avenge you. Even now that I've emerged from seclusion, I'm still no match for the Tai Hua Saintess. However, I can still help you protect your Dao!"
This was Dao Huang's promise.
"Okay!"
Yun Fan nodded firmly.
"Perhaps I can help you recover from your injuries!"
Although Yun Fan was not sure if he could heal Dao Huang, he was willing to try!
"Then I shall trouble you!"
"You're welcome!"
At this moment, Yun Fan began to examine Dao Huang's body and discovered that the reason Dao Huang's injuries had not healed was simple.
The power of the Tai Hua Saintess had not dissipated, and therefore, Dao Huang could never recover.
However, with himself present, there would be no problem.
He then channeled his power into Dao Huang's wound, engaging in a decisive battle against the Tai Hua Saintess's power.
The struggle between the two forces was destined to be agonizing for Dao Huang, as he could only endure this pain alone.
Thus, Dao Huang endured it all without a sound.
Only when the Tai Hua Saintess's power was completely eradicated did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Dao Huang was relieved. He hadn't expected to not only fail to help Yun Fan but to incur another debt of gratitude.
From now on, he would surely help Yun Fan protect his Dao.
In the era when the Ten Great Powerful Clans were dominant, he, as a pioneer of the human race, could only help deter the Ten Great Powerful Clans.
Yet, he had failed to solve this predicament for the human race.
This time, he would follow Yun Fan and contribute to the human race, thus living up to the name of Dao Huang.
Jian Huang was also overjoyed, as with Dao Huang's assistance, he wouldn't have to fight alone.
Now that Yun Fan was being targeted by the Tai Hua Saintess, he was simply powerless to handle it on his own.
After the three discussed, they left Dao Huang's world.
However, as soon as they arrived at the Origin Realm, they discovered it had been sealed off.
At this moment, a team of ancient powerful beings was preparing to sweep through the Origin Realm.
Leading them was a Kun Peng bird.
It directly enveloped the entire Origin Realm, seemingly intending to refine it.
The Kun Peng clan had also made their move.
Yun Fan and Jian Huang were about to intervene, but Dao Huang stopped them.
Dao Huang said, "I haven't made a move for countless eras, and I can barely remember how! Leave this opponent to me!"
This was the magnificence of Dao Huang.
"Alright!"
Yun Fan was also eager to witness the strength of Dao Huang in his prime.
Subsequently, Dao Huang walked forward, holding his broken blade.
"He is called Tian Peng, the current clan leader of the Kun Peng clan!"
Jian Huang introduced to Yun Fan.
At this moment, Yun Fan said, "It seems his strength is even greater than Li Gui Xing's!"
"Indeed, he is stronger than Li Gui Xing, as the Kun Peng clan has a longer history and a deeper foundation!"
Jian Huang said, "However, with Dao Huang's help, even Tian Peng will have to retreat!"
Just then, Tian Peng noticed the three of them.
When he saw Yun Fan and Jian Huang, he showed disdain, as in his eyes, they were both weak and decrepit.
Unworthy of attention.
But when he saw that Dao Huang was confronting him, shock appeared in Tian Peng's eyes.
After all, Dao Huang's name was known to all.
In that distant era, Dao Huang had even dared to challenge the Tai Hua Saintess.
He had personally witnessed Dao Huang's strength, and therefore, facing Dao Huang, his confidence had already diminished by one-third.
At this moment, Dao Huang said, "Tian Peng, I battled your father back then. He lost by a single move. Now that I fight you, are you prepared to face death?"
It was clear that in Dao Huang's eyes, Tian Peng was far inferior to his father.
Tian Peng's expression was not good.
He said to Dao Huang, "It seems you are choosing his side? Do you know that even though you challenged the Saintess, she didn't pursue it and even offered you more benefits? Are you now going to oppose the Saintess as well?"
Dao Huang replied, "I am not taking his side, because I have never taken sides. He is my benefactor, and for that reason alone, I must help him!"
This was Dao Huang's might.
Tian Peng said, "Dao Huang, he is already at his last breath. Even with your help, he has no chance of winning. Why bother?"
"Opposing the Saintess is not a wise choice!"
Tian Peng reminded him again.
Although he seemed furious, it was clear that he was a patient person. Of course, if Dao Huang were someone else, he might not have been so patient.
Dao Huang said, "Stop the nonsense. My great blade has been thirsty for a long time. Let's not waste time, shall we?"
Facing Dao Huang's aggression, Tian Peng's expression turned grim. This old man was really pushing his luck.
For this reason, he immediately said, "Dao Huang, even with your help, the situation cannot be changed! Come out!"
The next moment, a figure appeared behind Dao Huang. Unlike Jin Sheng and Li Gui Xing who were defeated one after another.
Tian Peng was clearly much wiser.
Although the Tai Hua Saintess had given him the mission to bring back Yun Fan's head within the specified time, after the failures of the previous two occasions, Tian Peng had called for a helper.
Another was a tall being, as large as a mountain.
This was Luo Tan, the clan leader of the Titan clan.
After Luo Tan appeared, he arrogantly said to Dao Huang, "I've heard you're known as the first blade that cleaves heaven and earth. I don't believe it. Today, let's see if your blade can break through my defenses!"
Luo Tan was exceptionally arrogant, as the Titans were born as the strongest warriors, and within the same level, there were almost no beings who could suppress them.
Therefore, wherever the Titan clan went, they were extremely overbearing, for in their hearts, they were already invincible.
Even when facing Dao Huang, Luo Tan showed no restraint.
Dao Huang said, "My blade has never disappointed anyone!"
Yun Fan and Jian Huang wanted to step forward to help, but Dao Huang refused.
While Jian Huang was boastful for the sake of boasting, Dao Huang was genuinely fearless, even if he had to fight two opponents at once.
This time, he wanted to prove that Dao Huang was not old yet, and his blade was still sharp.
"Will he be alright?"
Yun Fan asked worriedly. He had finally found such a powerful helper in Dao Huang and did not want him to perish here.
Jian Huang said, "Don't worry! Although this old fellow acts arrogant, he never disappoints!"
Yun Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Fighting two opponents of the same level, let alone Dao Huang, even he would feel immense pressure facing two equally matched opponents.
He also wanted to see if Dao Huang could continue his legendary streak.
At this moment, Tian Peng said, "Dao Huang, you shouldn't have come!"
He had summoned Luo Tan specifically to deal with Yun Fan and Jian Huang, one to face Jian Huang, and the other to kill Yun Fan.
He hadn't expected Dao Huang to show up, which had completely disrupted his plan.
"There's no 'shouldn't have come,' only 'should have died.' Clearly, you are the one who should die!"
Dao Huang said calmly.
In that distant era, the Ten Great Powerful Clans had spilled too much human blood, and therefore, he was prejudiced against the Ten Great Powerful Clans.
It was a pity that he had not reached his peak in that era, otherwise, he would have eradicated these alien races.
"Arrogant!"
Luo Tan attacked first, charging directly at Dao Huang.
Tian Peng hesitated for a moment, but then he also attacked. Although Dao Huang had left a deep shadow on him in the past, now that it was two against one, they were bound to win.
At this moment, Tian Peng transformed into a colossal Kun Peng that blotted out the sky, sealing off the battlefield.
Luo Tan, relying on his indestructible body, charged directly at Dao Huang.
Seeing this, Dao Huang took out a butcher's knife. Of course, it wasn't a butcher's knife, but Dao Huang's exclusive divine artifact.
However, it truly looked like a butcher's knife.
"Slash!"
Dao Huang swung his blade, and the blade energy pierced through the heavens, breaking Tian Peng's blockade.
Luo Tan charged fiercely and was now within inches of Dao Huang.
Dao Huang unleashed a blade strike. Although it didn't cleave through Luo Tan's body, it did leave a bloody gash on him.
Luo Tan roared in fury and charged again.
It seemed he intended to crush Dao Huang.
Dao Huang unleashed another full-powered strike, breaking through Luo Tan's defenses.
Luo Tan was terrified. He had never imagined that Dao Huang in his prime would be so formidable.
Although Tian Peng had resealed the battlefield, as Luo Tan fell into a disadvantage, his advantage was gone.
He transformed back into human form and charged at Dao Huang.
Dao Huang slashed down, only to discover that it was merely a feather from Tian Peng.
As for Tian Peng's true body, he had taken Dao Huang's butcher's knife.
Luo Tan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He taunted Dao Huang, "Dao Huang, without your blade, you are like a tiger without claws or fangs in my eyes. What will you use to fight me?"
Undoubtedly, Luo Tan, who had been demoralized, now regained some confidence. No, in his eyes, this was a sure victory.
Tian Peng also breathed a sigh of relief. Moments ago, in order to snatch Dao Huang's weapon, he had risked being sliced in half by Dao Huang.
Fortunately, his gamble paid off. This time, the advantage had shifted back to their side.
Yun Fan watched with emotion, wondering when he would be as free and natural as Dao Huang. However, Dao Huang's situation seemed less than optimistic.
After all, Dao Huang's most important weapon had been taken away by Tian Peng.
Unexpectedly, Dao Huang said, "Do you think that without a weapon, I cannot exert my strength? You are wrong. When I have a weapon, I am Dao Huang. When I have no weapon, I am a god of slaughter!"
"Is that so?"
Neither of them believed Dao Huang's boasting and attacked him together again.
"Slash!"
This time, Dao Huang acted decisively and unleashed a power strike.
It directly struck Luo Tan, severing one of his arms.
"Ah!"
Luo Tan let out a scream of pain. Dao Huang then unleashed another blow towards the sky.
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Tian Peng and Luo Tan were instantly heavily injured.
"He truly is a god of slaughter!"
Yun Fan was stunned. Just moments ago, he had thought Dao Huang had been infected by Jian Huang's habit of showing off.
But after truly witnessing Dao Huang's strength, he realized the man was not showing off at all.
This was merely basic operating procedure.
What made him even more despairing was that even a formidable figure like Dao Huang could only hold on for three moves against the Tai Hua Saintess.
He couldn't fathom how terrifyingly powerful the Tai Hua Saintess truly was.
"So enviable!"
Jian Huang said enviously from the side, "Thinking back, if I hadn't gone mad, I too would have had this kind of power to crush everything. Alas, I can no longer reach that realm."
Yun Fan comforted him, "Senior, as long as one is alive, anything is possible. Why give up!"
Jian Huang smiled upon hearing this, "That's right. Even you, who were in such dire straits, could rise again. Why shouldn't I try?"
"Mhm!"
Yun Fan nodded, knowing that Jian Huang's mindset was problematic, but it didn't mean he was truly incapable.
At this moment, Dao Huang stood before Tian Peng and Luo Tan.
The two looked at Dao Huang with apprehension, especially Luo Tan, who had lost all his previous arrogance and was replaced by endless fear.
Although they were clan leaders of the Ten Great Powerful Clans, they were not the strongest in their respective races.
To deal with a terrifying existence like Dao Huang, unless their ancestors could emerge from seclusion, they were no match for him.
Dao Huang said, "I told you, without my blade, I am the most terrifying existence in the myriad worlds. Are you ready to die?"
Although these were mere casual words, they had already sealed the fate of the two.
Their faces changed.
"Flee!"
Tian Peng was the first to think of escaping, for he knew that if they continued to fight, they would pay with their lives.
Therefore, at this moment, escaping was the wisest choice.
Unexpectedly, Dao Huang quickly shattered the void and disappeared.
Luo Tan also reacted and wanted to escape.
But he was blocked by Yun Fan and Jian Huang. Although neither of them had such a glorious moment as Dao Huang, their strength was not weak, and blocking Luo Tan was not a problem.
Seeing this, Luo Tan immediately mocked them, "Without Dao Huang, what are you?"
Unexpectedly, the next moment, the corpse of a Kun Peng shattered from the void and fell before the three of them.
Instantly, the three gasped. Had the battle ended so quickly?
As expected, Dao Huang walked out with imposing authority and said to Luo Tan, "It's your turn!"