"In that case, I shall send you all to the west!" Gu Tongtian chuckled coldly, a surge of spiritual energy erupting from his palm, carrying with it a palpable aura.
At this juncture, he had no intention of holding back, needing to see this matter through with an overwhelming display of power.
"They are not your targets. Why trouble them!"
Just then, a calm voice echoed, and Lu Fan slowly walked forward, a smile gracing his lips, the aura radiating from him exceptionally potent.
"You brat, you've been hiding behind, absorbing spiritual energy. What, have you stabilized your realm now?"
The Heavenly Master spoke with a slight upturn of his lips, his words laced with a significant undertone.
Facing this statement, Lu Fan merely smiled faintly, "You are correct. I have stabilized my realm. Everything you can do will now become futile!"
"Do you truly believe you can turn the tide with your own strength?"
Gu Tongtian instantly sneered, his expression particularly meaningful, a wicked smirk playing on his lips as if everything were within his grasp.
"How will we know if we don't try!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "After all, no one knows who is truly stronger between us!"
In response to these words, Gu Tongtian burst into laughter, finding it utterly amusing. In his eyes, Lu Fan's declaration was akin to inviting his own humiliation.
In that very instant, Gu Tongtian surged towards Lu Fan, his expression growing colder. Lu Fan's blatant disregard for his own safety necessitated a harsh lesson, lest his reputation be tarnished.
And in that same instant, Lu Fan also moved, his body enveloped in a formidable aura, appearing utterly peerless.
Two powerful beams of light collided, unleashing an immensely potent force.
It seemed as though the entire Ancient Desolate World trembled in response to this overwhelming momentum.
*Boom!*
A deafening explosion resounded. With each successive sound, it was evident to all that this terrifying energy was extraordinary. Those who had approached Lu Fan and the others were all annihilated, their very existence erased by this formidable power, a sight that stirred profound awe.
"So strong, such a powerful aura!"
City Lord Xue Luo exclaimed, "How is this possible? Can he truly defeat Gu Tongtian?"
"More than defeat, it's a complete annihilation!"
Bai Di remarked with a serious expression, a hint of astonishment in his voice. He had not anticipated events unfolding in such a manner, leaving him caught off guard.
"Annihilation?"
The onlookers were perplexed and disbelieving, particularly by Bai Di's assertion, which sowed seeds of doubt in their minds.
"Indeed, it should be an annihilation!"
City Lord Xue Luo nodded, "Such a powerful aura is not possessed by ordinary individuals. Could it be that upon breaking through to the Heavenly Master realm, he gained such immense power?"
*Boom!*
And in that very moment, a resounding roar echoed. Gu Tongtian was violently flung backward, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, his complexion gradually darkening. He had never imagined he would be defeated by Lu Fan.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
Gu Tongtian's disbelief was palpable. His gaze fixed intently on Lu Fan, a surging tide of fury evident. As the lord of the Holy City, to be defeated by Lu Fan was an indignity he could not fathom.
"There is nothing impossible. You have been defeated, and now you must pay the price!"
Lu Fan stated coldly, "Henceforth, in the Ancient Desolate World, you will no longer be the ruler, nor will the Holy City exist!"
"Dream on! Do you truly believe that in my Holy City, I am the only powerhouse?" Gu Tongtian sneered. "The fact that the entire Holy City has endured for so long is far from what you imagine. While your current strength is not weak, having defeated me, you are still too feeble to achieve ultimate enlightenment!"
"Are there other ancient monstrosities within this Holy City?"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile curling his lips. If that were the case, he wouldn't mind stepping forward to eliminate these ancient beings, for everyone possessed the right to ascend to godhood.
No one is born a slave, nor is anyone forever a master.
"Ancestor, someone is attacking the Holy City! If you do not intervene, the entire Holy City may be destroyed, and your opportunity to become a god will be disrupted!"
Gu Tongtian's voice boomed, its resonance seemingly boundless, echoing throughout the surroundings and causing immense turmoil.
As these voices reverberated, the onlookers gazed intently, unsure of what was transpiring.
Could it be that within the Holy City, there truly existed beings more formidable than Gu Tongtian? If so, it was indeed a truly astonishing prospect.
Lu Fan, however, remained undaunted, standing tall with a cold, indifferent gaze. He was keen to see who this revered figure was, the one whom even the ancestor of the Holy City addressed with such deference.
City Lord Xue Luo was also filled with questions. He had never been privy to the existence of any "Ancestor" within the Holy City.
Even Gu Tongtian referred to this individual as an ancestor, an indication of his immense power, likely exceeding everyone's imagination. If that were indeed the case, it would be terrifyingly so.
"Young man, this is not a place you should be!"
A voice, aged and remarkably deep, resonated. All eyes turned towards the Holy City. The voice undeniably originated from within its sacred walls, sounding ancient and prolonged, stirring a sense of awe within their hearts.
"If you have the ability, then come forth and battle me!"
Lu Fan shrugged, "Hiding behind the scenes and playing the ghost is hardly a display of true skill!"
In response to his words, the crowd nodded in agreement, expressing their displeasure with the unseen individual.
Facing this challenge, Gu Tongtian sneered, "If my ancestor were to appear, you brat would likely be fighting for your life. How dare you utter such words!"
Lu Fan, however, remained unperturbed, his demeanor indifferent. He was eager to discover the true nature of this ancestor. SuDan Novel Network.
And at this very moment, it became evident to everyone that the situation was far more complex than initially perceived, their expressions shifting instantly.
"Leave the Holy City, and your lives will be spared!"
The ancient voice resounded once more, carrying an irrefutable command, its tone remarkably imposing.
However, Lu Fan remained unfazed, a slight smile gracing his lips. "Since we have taken action, we will not depart so easily. If you possess the capability, step forth and kill me completely. Only then can the status of the Holy City be preserved!"
"Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
The deep voice echoed again, seemingly endless, stirring unprecedented upheaval.
Following this pronouncement, the crowd felt as though the heavens were crumbling and the earth was sinking. They were utterly shaken, their gazes filled with bewilderment, unsure of where to flee. Such terrifying power was more than sufficient to annihilate them all.