"Zixiao Holy Land."

"Report to the Holy Lord, we... made a mistake!"

Two middle-aged men in purple-golden robes knelt tremblingly on the ground, their faces filled with fear.

In the dazzling light of holiness, there sat a vague figure, seemingly existing in a world billions of miles away, his face indiscernible. However, the majesty emanating from him was vast, like that of the heavens and the earth, irresistible.

"Hmph!"

With a snort, like an explosion of heavenly might, the two middle-aged men immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling violently.

Although both of them were Emperors in the Heavenly Realm, they appeared as weak as ants before the figure.

"Holy Lord, please calm down... We... we encountered Qin Shisan and were heavily injured by him."

The two men were ashen-faced, their hearts filled with extreme fear.

"Qin Shisan?"

The vague figure showed a slight change of expression: "To withstand a blow from this holy one, and he still lives."

Suddenly, he understood something and looked towards the direction of the Great Qin Imperial Palace, his eyes flashing with two sharp beams of holiness, while emitting a cold sneer: "The Saint Emperor is indeed cunning. He almost fooled even this holy one."

"Holy Lord, should we go to the Luli Holy Land and forcefully capture Qin Hao, forcing Duan Changsheng to hand over the Xuantian Key?" one of the Heavenly Realm Emperors asked tentatively.

However, the Zixiao Holy Lord shook his head, and a strong sense of dread flashed in his eyes: "The Luli Holy Land is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

"But once the Xuantian Key falls into the hands of the Luli Holy Land, we may have even fewer chances," another Heavenly Realm Emperor said.

"In that case, we can only take action in the Great Wilderness Secret Realm."

"Pass down the order. If there is another mishap this time, you will all come forward to face the consequences."

With that, the holy light disappeared into nothingness, leaving behind the two Heavenly Realm Emperors kneeling dumbfoundedly on the ground.

...

In front of the mountain gate of the Luli Holy Land.

After easily dealing with a ninth-level Manifestation Realm expert, Ye Xiao jumped excitedly, his chubby body bouncing like a big ball.

"The techniques bestowed by Brother Son are too powerful. In the past, I wouldn't have been able to defeat him."

At first, the chubby one had jumped out of admiration for Qin Hao, but unexpectedly, he had achieved great success.

The terrifying power of the Star Devouring Technique had greatly shocked everyone present.

Especially for those disciples of the Luli Holy Land, Ye Xiao's behavior was like a thorn in their eyes.

"The Xuantian Sect still has some tricks up its sleeve."

Suddenly, a young man in black clothes with a war sword strapped to his waist stepped forward from the crowd, his sharp eyes like those of a hawk, seemingly able to cut through the air.

"Let me teach you a lesson about your so-called skills!"

With a stern shout, a surging wave of true qi erupted, pushing Ye Xiao back.

"Golden Core Realm ninth level!"

The crowd's gaze condensed, overwhelmed by the powerful cultivation level of the opponent.

"Using such a big advantage against a weaker opponent. Aren't you ashamed?" Ye Xiao also said angrily.

At this moment, among the crowd, the one with the highest cultivation level, Sikong Sheng, also stepped forward and confronted the formidable aura without flinching.

"You're not my match. Step aside and let Qin Hao come out!"

The imposing figure of Sikong Sheng emitted a golden light, exuding an air of dominance.

But just as the situation was about to escalate, a figure with an imposing aura stepped forward, standing in front of them. It was none other than Dugu Jue.

He had a cold, chiseled face, especially his narrow eyes, which seemed to be filled with countless sharp sword lights.

"Hmph, challenging our senior brother, who is at the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm, with your measly sixth level? You're too arrogant!"

"Arrogant kid! Let's see how senior brother deals with him and show them the power of our Luli Holy Land!"

Many disciples of the Luli Holy Land sneered.

With a cold gleam in his eyes, Dugu Jue raised his hands, and his treasured sword emitted a brilliant light. In an instant, it seemed as if the power of the heavens and the earth had been mobilized, condensing into a majestic figure of a war god behind him.

Such a scene was earth-shattering.

"Shura's Ultimate Slash!"

Clang!

As the sword was unsheathed, it seemed like thunder illuminating the world.

The dazzling sword light contained a terrifying power, directly shattering the incoming attack and even sweeping out hundreds of feet away.

For a moment, everyone on the steps felt as if a hurricane full of death had swept through, causing fear to engulf them, and many were petrified in place.

"S-s-so terrifying!"

"Why do I feel like the world just turned upside down?"

"What a terrifying martial art! It's definitely far superior to our senior brother's sword technique. Could it be a Heavenly Grade martial art?"

"It's impossible. Only a King who has integrated with heaven and earth can practice Heavenly Grade martial arts. He, a Golden Core Realm cultivator, cannot sense the power of heaven and earth, so it's impossible for him to cultivate it!"

After a long time, the disciples of the Luli Holy Land still hadn't recovered from their inner shock.

Generally speaking, Heavenly Grade techniques or martial arts required the use of the power of heaven and earth to cultivate or display. They were exclusive to Kings who had integrated with heaven and earth.

However, who was Qin Hao?

With his guidance as the former Emperor who once ruled the vast universe, even a pig could cultivate Heavenly Grade techniques or martial arts!

Moreover, the disciples such as Dugu Jue were all rare geniuses. With Qin Hao's guidance, they could understand Heavenly Grade techniques or martial arts even though they were still unable to manipulate the power of heaven and earth.

Although they were currently unable to manipulate the power of heaven and earth, the power of Heavenly Grade martial arts was still far superior to that of Earth Grade martial arts.

Swish!

Suddenly, a cold light flashed.

With his eyes cold and fierce, Dugu Jue stepped forward, facing the formidable pressure without flinching, confronting it head-on.

"How dare you offend the Holy Son? You're dead!"

Dugu Jue's eyes narrowed, sensing a great threat from the opponent's aura.

"Stay your hand!"

At a critical moment, the Grand Elder stepped forward and stopped Dugu Jue's attack.

At this moment, the Grand Elder also had a head full of white hair.

Dugu Jue and the others were exceptional geniuses, cultivated under the guidance of the Holy Son. The sparring just now had already escalated tensions between the two sides, and if they resorted to lethal force again, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But in the Grand Elder's heart, there was also shock and joy. He had not expected Dugu Jue and the others, after receiving the techniques bestowed by the Holy

 Son, to bloom into such extraordinary geniuses in such a short period of time.

"Isn't the Holy Son amazing!"

The Grand Elder couldn't help but feel proud.

"Xuan Tian Sect is so arrogant. They dare to attack us in the name of our Luli Holy Land!"

At this critical moment, another expert from the Luli Holy Land stepped forward.

"It's Brother Kong!"

"Brother Kong is the most outstanding disciple of our Luli Holy Land, the only one who can match the Holy Daughter. With him taking action, he will surely strike a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Xuan Tian Sect and restore our reputation!"

"Yes, Brother Kong has always admired the Holy Daughter. How can Qin Hao, with his lack of virtue and ability, aspire to marry the Holy Daughter? It's like a toad wanting to eat swan meat!"

The disciples looked up to Brother Kong with great admiration. He was a young man in a jade belt robe, handsome and extraordinary, with a tall and slender figure.

Especially the powerful aura emanating from him, like a mountain pressing down, making it difficult for people to breathe.

"Yuan Shen Realm!"

Dugu Jue narrowed his eyes, feeling a great threat from the opponent's body.

"Are you trying to hide like a turtle? Why embarrass yourself tens of thousands of miles away?"

With a cold and arrogant gaze, Brother Kong looked down at Qin Hao and the others, his handsome face filled with disdain and contempt.

However, this kind of low-level provocation was ineffective against Qin Hao.

"Sorry, but someone like you is not worth this holy son's personal intervention. My subordinates can easily deal with you," Qin Hao said with a faint smile, not even looking at Brother Kong.

"Sikong Sheng, what do you think?"

"Your wisdom, Holy Son!"

Sikong Sheng agreed and looked at Brother Kong, saying, "Your opponent can only be me!"

"Sikong Sheng, you dare to defy me, Brother Kong!"

Brother Kong snorted, his eyes flashing with a cold and ruthless light, revealing his true nature in anger.