The sky-shattering, astonishing aura caused Wu Li and Wu Wei, two cultivators in the early Nascent Soul stage, along with a group of Core Formation stage cultivators who had rushed over, to be utterly horrified.
"Strange, why is there such a huge sound?"
Wu Wei, hearing the noise, looked up slightly, staring at the thunder-attribute treasure land.
Wu Li clenched his fists tightly, remaining silent for a long time.
The lightning in the sky above the thunder-attribute treasure land fluctuated slightly, making his heart tremble.
Why was the thunder-attribute treasure land reacting this way?
What had happened inside the thunder-attribute treasure land?
Could that brat really have condensed a first-grade thunder-attribute divine ability in such a short time?
"This child's talent is truly unprecedented."
"But it's a pity that his actions are too sharp and he doesn't know how to conceal himself. He will surely bring disaster upon himself!"
Deep down, Wu Li still believed that their Wu family could control Wu Tao.
Whether it was in terms of strength, power, or connections, for the Wu family, the foremost clan in Mingze Prefecture, dealing with a Core Formation stage cultivator was as easy as playing a game.
Even if this Core Formation stage cultivator was incredibly heaven-defying, it would still be the same.
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Taking a deep breath, Wu Li used his sound-attribute divine ability to project his voice across thousands of miles, shouting, "Little friend, are you inside? Are you willing to come out for a meeting?"
At this moment, a tall figure emerged slowly from the thunderous sea, carrying a sword.
As Wu Tao's figure walked out of the surging thunderous sea, the surrounding lightning gradually dimmed, revealing his face.
Wu Li, who had just shouted, his pupils contracted slightly, and his heart was startled. He said, "Little friend, so it really was you inside!"
Wu Tao, taking advantage of the Wu family's absence, had entered the thunder-attribute treasure land and seized the opportunity to condense the first-grade divine ability, the Heaven Punishing Divine Thunder.
Now, Wu Tao emerged from the depths of the thunderous sea, drawing tens of thousands of divine thunders, his spiritual aura vigorous and unshaken.
However, not a single person present dared to underestimate this lightning power.
Wu Li looked at Wu Tao, who stood unmoving amidst the myriad bolts of lightning, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
He had originally thought that Wu Tao could not have condensed a first-grade divine ability in such a short time, which was why he had revealed the news of the thunder-attribute treasure land to Wu Tao.
The final outcome, however, had greatly surprised Wu Li. Wu Tao had actually condensed a first-grade divine ability in such a short time.
Wu Li let out a faint gasp.
Looking at Wu Tao in this state, Wu Li felt not only a trace of unease but also a slight sense of guilt.
Wu Li clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Congratulations, little friend, on condensing a first-grade divine ability. Henceforth, your name will be known throughout Great Jin, and your immortal path will flourish!"
Wu Tao nodded slightly in response, showing courtesy and respect.
"Thank you, senior, for informing me. Now that it is done, I can also take my leave!"
No matter what, since they had expressed goodwill, he had to at least observe basic courtesy.
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Wu Li shook his head, his tone suddenly becoming firm. "Little friend, you have worked hard. Why not stay at our Wu family for a few more days..."
Seeing Wu Li's true colors revealed, Wu Tao's attitude also changed.
A smile that was not a smile appeared on his face, and he looked up and asked, "What, senior, do you wish to keep me here?"
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Wu Li heard this and obviously felt a bit embarrassed, his imposing aura suddenly weakened...
At this moment, Wu Wei strode forward, smiling, "Where did that come from? We simply wanted to invite little friend back to the Wu family to enjoy wealth and prosperity!"
"Little friend, why the haste to leave? We are doing this for your own good!"
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Wu Tao smiled faintly and said calmly, "It's not that I'm in a hurry to leave, but this place has become a place of trouble, and I do not wish to get involved in any more complications."
"Please, make way so I can leave."
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Wu Wei's expression turned cold, and he swept a glance at Wu Tao before slowly saying, "Little friend, are you refusing a toast and insisting on a penalty?"
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Now that their true intentions were revealed, Wu Tao was no longer polite.
Wu Tao burst into laughter, raising his Chu Xi sword and pointing it directly at the two early Nascent Soul stage cultivators, Wu Li and Wu Wei.
He said, "I will accept neither a toast nor a penalty. You two will not be able to stop me today, that's what I say!"
After speaking, Wu Tao flicked the Chu Xi sword, and thousands of five-colored sword qi erupted instantly.
Wu Wei's face changed slightly, then he sneered, "Just a mere Core Formation stage cultivator, and you really think you have some heaven-defying abilities!"
He unleashed his domain and struck with his signature move, "Myriad Waters Upon Myriad Waters."
A surge of water qi filled the air, rich with spiritual energy, containing the power of ten thousand tons of pure water. When unleashed, it seemed to darken the heavens and dim the light of day!
This technique utilized the different weights of various spiritual waters, which, when combined, triggered a variety of terrifying changes.
This strike was incredibly profound, incorporating multiple follow-up attacks, and it easily blocked Wu Tao's assault.
Just as Wu Wei was about to bring out his natal magic treasure, the Mystic Ice Ruyi, and seize the opportunity to defeat Wu Tao, there was a sudden sound of breaking mirrors echoing all around!
These shattering mirror sounds came one after another, like an earthquake, rolling in.
Before the two early Nascent Soul stage cultivators could even lock their divine senses onto the source of the disturbance, they saw cracks appearing in space in all directions, front, back, left, and right.
The power of shattered space, which destroyed everything, instantly swallowed the surging water qi.
The void within a hundred-mile radius rippled like water waves, spreading outward with deadly force!
Wu Li and Wu Wei, suddenly attacked, threw into disarray as they tried to protect the juniors behind them.
They flailed like headless flies, frantically consuming their own spiritual energy.
Wu Tao stood in place, observing clearly, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Ever since he had arrived in the Purple Continent's cultivation world, he had sensed that due to the long period of peace, cultivators were too complacent. Under the same cultivation level, their combat strength was far inferior to that of the underground cultivation world.
Today, it was indeed as he had expected.
He had merely employed a small trick, adding some spatial energy to his sword light, and these two early Nascent Soul stage cultivators had indeed fallen for it.
Strike him while he's down!
Wu Tao, capitalizing on his initial advantage, strode forward, gripping the Chu Xi sword with both hands, and slashed down at the sky.
The Chu Xi sword traced a semi-arc in the air, descending with unparalleled might, stirring up waves of fire.
This single strike once again sent Wu Li and Wu Wei into a desperate situation.
The numerous cultivators of the Wu family, already in a state of panic, then saw a sea of fire rushing directly towards them. How could they not panic?
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Seeing this, Wu Tao formed a hand seal, merging with his sword, and tore through the void, instantly appearing beside the Wu family cultivators!
After merging with his sword, the Chu Xi sword exuded an incredibly terrifying killing intent from its entire body.
Even a slight movement made the Wu family cultivators feel as if a butcher's knife was hanging over their heads.
It gave them a chilling sensation, as if it could fall at any moment.
Wu Li and Wu Wei were greatly shocked by this sight and said to their juniors behind them, "Human-Sword Unity, sword cultivators, be careful!"
Wu Li uttered a word, and a Danxia Pearl appeared. Clouds and rosy light, swirling like morning glow, erupted with power, making him appear like an immortal guarding everyone.
As soon as he spoke, the Chu Xi sword had already circled around them, finding the weakest point, and directly pierced through!
The Chu Xi sword descended like the soul-snatching rope of the underworld...
The Core Formation stage cultivators who had foolishly decided to confront it head-on found that their protective magic treasures were useless as strands of sword qi passed through their bodies...
They felt a chill in their necks, and then their heads fell one by one!
Their bodies and souls were destroyed simultaneously, and they vanished into thin air, with no time to react.
The group, who had been so imposing moments ago and consisted of cultivators at least at the Core Formation stage, was sliced through by Wu Tao three times without a single sound.
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These scenes infuriated Wu Li and Wu Wei.
Wu Li gritted his teeth and said word by word, "Little friend Wu, you are going too far. Do you really think we won't kill you?"
The Chu Xi sword let out repeated ringing sounds, but Wu Tao clearly disdained to answer.
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Wu Li trembled with anger, and killing intent flashed in his eyes.
The protective Danxia light descended, transforming into a canopy, encircling them from all sides, and pressing down on Wu Tao like a vise.
Wu Tao, who had been on a killing spree, instantly became a trapped beast.
As the Danxia light descended, it covered the ground, then occupied the sky, forming a vast cage.
Under Wu Li's control, it suddenly closed in. Although the process was slow, its momentum was irresistible!
Even Wu Tao found himself helpless for the moment...
This was the true terror of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.
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However, Wu Tao was not fighting alone. You Meng, who had been silent for a long time, came to Wu Tao's aid at this critical moment.
The Chu Xi sword shattered like a dream, and Wu Tao's figure appeared outside the next second.
This move was You Meng's innate divine ability, "Illusionary Jump."
Wu Li's expression suddenly changed, and he was so startled that his actions paused.
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Wu Tao, reappearing, shook his head slightly and sighed, then said, "Originally, we could have all lived in peace. Why did you insist on provoking me?"
After speaking, Wu Tao spread his right hand, his five fingers slightly apart. Cracks converged and spread, forming in the center of his palm, and then he suddenly pressed down.
The first-grade divine ability, "Funeral of the World," was activated.
As the spatial cracks shattered, they reflected strange lights and transformed into wondrous colors.
But as countless fragments of space converged, it was like the destruction of a world. The terrifying power made even Wu Li and Wu Wei, the two early Nascent Soul stage cultivators, look on with wide eyes.
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