263: Gu Xianzhi, the theory of heaven

However…

You are not just any ordinary Dao Palace Realm Cultivator!

The moment Gu Tianwu appeared, you enveloped Gu Ziyan in a gentle immortal power, pushing her far away.

The God of One-on-One Battles' target also instantly changed, immediately locking onto Gu Tianwu.

This sensation startled Gu Tianwu.

But he immediately remembered that he was at the fifth layer of the Dao Embryo Realm.

No matter how strange the methods of the person before him, he was merely a second-layer Dao Palace Realm Cultivator, what was there to fear?!

"Those who kill my Gu Family Elders, die!"

Gu Tianwu's expression was cold, his eyes filled with killing intent.

Then, his figure darted forward, attacking you immediately!

Gu Tianwu's terrifying power caused the air to crackle, while you tapped your foot, colliding with him high in the sky!

"Boom!!!"

Terrifying power swept across the entire world, forcing the onlookers from the Gu Family to retreat.

But just as they thought Gu Tianwu could suppress you, a horrifying scene unfolded.

Gu Tianwu's body trembled, and then his proud and powerful Physical Body flew backward, crashing into a distant mountain Peak.

And at the same time, a cloud of blood mist erupted!

One move!

With just one move, Gu Tianwu was completely at a disadvantage!

He picked himself up, but seeing you still standing in the sky, a hint of solemnity appeared in his eyes.

"What a powerful Dao Palace Cultivator."

"Unfortunately, before me, Gu Tianwu, your strength… is not enough!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two streams of inky black light shot out from Gu Tianwu's eyes, like two demonic Dragons, heading straight for your Divine Soul!

He was a Cultivator of body, technique, and Soul!

Everyone present was shocked.

On the other side, a smile also appeared on Gu Tianwu's face.

He was extremely confident in this attack of his.

Even when facing enemies several, or even dozens, of times stronger than himself, he had used this move to turn the tide.

However…

The one he faced was not an ordinary enemy after all.

And even if these two black lights were terrifying, they still fell within the scope of offensive attacks.

Even if Gu Tianwu unleashed them a hundred or a thousand times, you would easily block them!

The two black lights arrived in an instant.

You stood in the air, receiving them completely.

"Hmph, arrogant!"

Gu Tianwu sneered.

But just as he thought the black lights would completely annihilate your Soul, you instantly appeared behind him using Celestial Travel.

"Clang!!!"

A crisp sword cry resounded through heaven and earth.

The terrifying sword light, accompanied by the Devouring Sword, instantly plunged into Gu Tianwu's body!

"You…"

Blood gushed from his mouth, his eyes filled with disbelief.

But even with all the questions in his heart, Gu Tianwu had no choice but to completely collapse with the feeling of powerlessness that spread through his body.

He died!

Two moves!

In just two moves, this Gu Family Clan Chief, who had dominated for many years, was completely dead!

Seeing this, you nodded slightly.

Although it was somewhat beyond your expectations, upon closer thought, it was within reason.

After all, after so many simulations, the boosts brought by the other several talents that enhanced strength also grew larger and larger.

Originally, you always instantly killed powerful enemies with Fatal Strike, feeling nothing particular.

But now, experiencing it firsthand, you had already discovered that your own inherent strength had reached an extremely terrifying level.

If you could combine it with the God of One-on-One Battles' offense-only approach, you could even slowly wear down Cultivators at the Late Stage of the Dao Embryo Realm.

"Gu Xianzhi, come out and meet me quickly!"

You stood silently in the sky and spoke, your voice heading straight for the Gu Family's ancestral land.

Since you had controlled Gu Ziyan in the previous simulation, you were well aware of the situation here.

And Gu Xianzhi, whom you spoke of, was the Gu Family's Old Ancestor, a Peak Dao Embryo Realm Cultivator, one of the few in the entire Taiyi Domain.

To avoid wasting Fatal Strike and unnecessary trouble later, you immediately spoke his identity to try and suppress him.

Things unfolded exactly as you expected.

The moment you called out Gu Xianzhi's name, the Gu Family's ancestral land trembled.

Then, a white-haired old man leaped out, instantly appearing before you.

"You are… which Fellow Daoist?"

Gu Xianzhi's face was filled with confusion.

But after a Gu Family Cultivator sent him a message, the confusion on his face instantly turned into rage.

"Fellow Daoist, you have killed my Gu Family Clan Chief. It seems we are enemies, not friends."

Hearing this, you remained calm, slowly stepping forward while explaining to Gu Xianzhi.

You told him that you simply couldn't stand by and watch a talented junior of the Gu Family be suppressed, which is why you intervened.

And that the Gu Family Clan Chief had attacked you without distinguishing right from wrong, so you were merely forced to retaliate.

"Hmph, so you're saying I should thank you for ridding my Gu Family of a menace?"

"Fellow Daoist can understand it that way, but at the same time, I am willing to make amends for this matter, continuously providing Cultivation resources to the Gu Family to compensate for one Dao Embryo Realm Cultivator."

Your words were flawless, giving Gu Xianzhi a way out.

And as you slowly advanced, Gu Xianzhi also vaguely sensed a dangerous aura.

The higher the-level Cultivator, the more sensitive they are to danger.

So Gu Xianzhi immediately frowned, pondering.

After a moment of consideration, he finally agreed to your terms, not only putting the matter aside for now but also bringing you to a secret chamber for a long talk.

"Fellow Daoist, we have now formed a cooperation. Please retract that terrifying aura of yours."

Hearing this, you were slightly stunned.

You knew that the aura Gu Xianzhi felt was the lock of the God of One-on-One Battles.

But this talent was passively triggered, and even you had no way to deactivate it.

After a moment of contemplation, you could only explain to Gu Xianzhi that it was due to your Cultivation Technique, and since you hadn't cultivated it to Major Achievement yet, you couldn't eliminate this aura.

He merely nodded lightly, not taking the matter to heart.

However, Gu Xianzhi's subsequent words shocked you greatly.

He told you that many things happening in the Gu Family now were actually part of a scheme he had arranged.

And the ultimate goal of this scheme was for Gu Ziyan to undergo a complete transformation, a Rebirth from the ashes.

Because only in this way could Gu Ziyan quickly become stronger and possess the strength to contend with "Heaven"!