His booming laughter shook the sky. At this moment, a powerful aura spread from Heng Tianshuo like an ocean breaking all boundaries, like an universe exploding as it swept out in all directions. Lin Xun's muscles gleamed with threads of dao light that isolated him from that terrifying energy. He stood tall and firm, unaffected. However, some of the cultivators in the area failed to do the same. One after another, their faces turned pale, and they repeatedly stumbled back while looking terrified as though they were seeing ghosts. That overwhelming killing intent released by Heng Tianshuo created cracks in the air and the ground! This was undoubtedly an attempt to intimidate. If his energy alone could strike fear into people, then what height would his power reach during a real fight? “Nothing special. If we were in the same realm, I'd kill you like killing a chicken. You’re lucky that you've already certified as an Ancestor of a Path, or else you're simply unqualified to face off with me,” commented Lin Xun expressionlessly. “It's truly a pity that you won't be able to reach the Ancestor Stage in this life and ever be in the same realm as me.” As Heng Tianshuo took a step, the weather changed, and the skies lost color. He resembled a monarch on patrol, looking down upon the world as the only invincible being. Around him, huge stars emerged in succession, and golden chains of law power wrapped the space around him like he was a god on a stroll. However, his eyes were terrifyingly icy. Great dao runes filled the air. To think that a simple step was powerful to such a point! “Die!” Lin Xun let out a battle cry as his entirety bloomed with dao light. In a haze of divine radiance, his murderous aura swept out horizontally. Above him, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron appeared, roaring as it dropped billions of rays of light with the faint momentum to dominate the past, present, and future. This was a head-on clash with an Ancestor of a Path! Explosions from the battle zone rattled the sky. Golden law power streamed around Heng Tianshuo. He looked like a juggernaut as the heavens collapsed and the stars burst around him, their pieces turning into a broken land that dispelled even the heavy mist. However, in the face of such a supreme attack, Lin Xun was unharmed, losing not even a strand of hair. He appeared invincible and unshakable! The starry void exploded and crumbled. The crowd paled in awe, marveling at Lin Xun's domineering offensive tactics while being frightened by Heng Tianshuo's unassailable might. Lin Xun narrowed his eyes slightly. An Ancestor of a Path was indeed an extremely threatening great enemy! The power and laws in his mastery far outnumbered that of Ninth Realm Ancestors, reaching the very limit of the Emperor Stage! Even though Lin Xun was at the top of his game on the supreme path, he remained a seventh realm Emperor, which was more than just being behind in cultivation stages. In the eyes of the audience, Heng Tianshuo's realm was far above Lin Xun's. The result of the fight was almost already decided! However, Lin Xun had no fear, and his demeanor was unperturbed. “See, this is the gap between you and me,” laughed Heng Tianshuo, revealing absolute disdain and pride. “Easy now. I will execute you today!” Lin Xun's black hair danced wildly, his eyes sharp. His battle spirit was high and his valor was matchless. The momentum of his attacks grew even stronger. “Is that so? Too bad you won’t have that chance.” Heng Tianshuo's aura was frightening. With the conceit of someone who looked down on all Great Emperors, he pointed his spear at Lin Xun and charged straight at him. His killing intent permeated the whole region! The heavens and earth quaked. The planets lost their shine. In this world-class conquest, the scarlet spear and the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron exchanged blows. Their clashes pierced holes through the air, splashed up thousands of divine sparks, and reflected all sorts of unimaginable phenomena. Dazzling light blossomed in the space between the two fighters. Killing auras overran the sky and swept through the surrounding lands. Chaos qi filled the atmosphere. Battle intent penetrated the universe. In this great catastrophe, the experts watching felt cold from head to toe, their hair standing on end. This was definitely a once-in-a-millennium confrontation. One side was a Dao Ancestor and the other a supreme seventh realm Emperor, but despite the huge gap between their cultivation, they were here, staging a unique duel of the ages! Abruptly, the two figures separated to different sides, but one of them staggered dramatically while drawing a string of blood, which was particularly eye-catching. On Lin Xun's chest was a bloody wound. The skin had peeled off and his flesh was a mess that was appalling to look at. “Is Ling Xuanzi going to be suppressed?” Many people were startled. “Heng Tianshuo is, after all, an Ancestor of a Path. This realm is the biggest rift in the Emperor Stage. Since the beginning of time, very few people can cross it...” some lamented. “In fact, it’s already incredible that Ling Xuanzi has held up this long against Heng Tianshuo in a direct confrontation. Even if he loses, his brilliance will continue to last for a long time to come.” “It's a pity that he's going to fall here in the end...” The audience was riding on waves of emotions, unable to calm down. Lin Xun's gruesome wound struggled to heal as a sharp, golden power spread in it and damaged his blood and qi. “Is this the power of an Ancestor of a Path...?” Lin Xun muttered as though speaking to himself. His eyes were deep and devoid of ripples. Heng Tianshuo let out a loud laugh and charged up again. His scarlet spear extended across the sky with the power to shatter the sun, moon, and stars. It didn't take long for Lin Xun to be injured again. His back sustained a bloody cut that revealed the bones, spilling beads of blood. Heng Tianshuo's energy was absolutely terrifying. Golden chains of law power dropped down all around and submerged his figure. His blazing aura spanned a hundred thousand feet all around, making him look like a deity on an expedition. Such power was simply despairing. Lin Xun said no more as he boiled like a furnace. His entire cultivation seemed to be on fire, as if he didn't even know that he had been injured. The world was dislodged as Heng Tianshuo shot over like a comet with his spear and a monstrous might. He left destructive fluctuations in his wake that shattered the void and created a fog of chaos qi. During this process, Lin Xun was constantly injured and fell into a situation where he was being tightly restrained. His muscles split, and blood splattered. This made the spectators’ hearts drum and their scalps turn numb. “Suppress!” shouted Heng Tianshuo with a morose expression. As he rushed forth with his blood-red spear, his left hand opened up and formed an absolute cage that enveloped Lin Xun. All sorts of light flickered in the sky. It felt as if there was a deity chanting sutras somewhere deep in the universe, meting out judgement to mortals. That kind of power was simply inconceivable! Lin Xun's eyes became more and more profound while he maintained a calm composure. All of his daos were being interpreted at perfection and being unleashed into the heavens with infinite brilliance. Vaguely, there seemed to be a great abyss gliding through the sky, engulfing everything on its way! Even though he was repeatedly wounded and suppressed, to this point, he still hadn’t been subdued. His sharpness had never dulled one bit. Gradually, everyone watching the fight also noticed this abnormality, which stupefied them. An Ancestor of a Path had been slow to take down Ling Xuanzi! Some people couldn't help but imagine: if he survived this battle, then given the strength he had displayed, who in this world could be his match when he became an Ancestor in the future? “Too strong...” Yue Duqiu mumbled in a daze. He himself was also a proud supreme Great Emperor with a deep foundation and heritage. He had always been confident that he was not inferior to Lin Xun, even thinking that he could compete with him. However, at this moment, his belief had been shaken. Xiang Xiaoyuan, on the other hand, frowned, “Heng Tianshuo is the lord of a city, and his realm has far surpassed that of Ling Xuanzi, so it’s already an embarrassment that he can’t have a quick victory. I suspect he'll take his most drastic and ruthless measures soon.” Sure enough, the moment her words dropped... “Die!” growled Heng Tianshuo. A sea of blood qi fanned out from him. Golden law power surged through the nine heavens and ten earths. His entire Ancestor power seemed to be fully unleashed at this moment, boundlessly terrifying. Obviously, he was a little mortified that he was unable to end Lin Xun quickly. If word that an Ancestor of a Path took so long to kill a seventh realm Great Emperor got out, he would become the butt of all jokes! At this moment, Lin Xun suddenly emitted a clear whistle, and his might actually climbed up to an extreme degree in dominance. His body was like a great furnace capable of melting worlds! The two clashed fiercely in the sky dome, swiftly throwing out attacks that shook the stars. The ten layers of skies were thrown into turbulence, and the planets beyond trembled like they were about to fall. The crowd watched in utter shock with their jaws agape. Chills creeped up their spines as they continuously drew back. The residual power of this duel alone was so terrifying that they felt threatened even when watching from afar! What was even more unbelievable to them was that despite Heng Tianshuo using all of his might and utilizing his true Ancestor strength to his limit, he could only hamper Lin Xun instead of finishing him! This was completely unexpected, and everyone found it impossible to imagine how exactly Lin Xun managed to do this. “DIE!” The fierce light in Heng Tianshuo's eyes flared up. His aura erupted and overturned the void. He looked like a furious deity who wanted to destroy the earth. Meanwhile, Lin Xun also completely let go, flexibly fighting back with every drop of his strength. Soon, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron roared, sending a dao sword whistling out. Unlike before, the power of this strike had more than doubled! Although Heng Tianshuo blocked the sword, its energy still swept through him and created a cut in his shoulder, even cracking the bones. The entire field froze in astonishment. This was the first time Heng Tianshuo had been injured since the battle started. People were unable to believe that a Dao Ancestor like him would be shaken! “You...can even injure me?” Heng Tianshuo seemed incredulous as well. His face then quickly sank, and his gaze was icy cold as he stormed out. He was like an enraged beast, swinging his spear wildly while deriving Ancestor Realm arts. The boundless golden law power shrouding him formed a thunderous storm that wreaked havoc through heaven and earth. “You don't stand a chance.” Lin Xun's eyes gleamed with a deep light that petrified anyone who caught it. His injury-ridden shell was recovering at an unbelievable speed, and his entire cultivation was like a long suppressed volcano that was finally erupting. He was actually displaying a might not inferior to Heng Tianshuo! The Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron buzzed and glowed, dropping billions of divine rays as it accompanied Lin Xun in his attack. Through his moves, he seemed to declare himself as the sole domineering lord of this world. It felt as though he had turned into an entirely different person! No one knew that due to this fight being the first time he had faced off with an Ancestor of a Path, Lin Xun had been incredibly vigilant and cautious. He was testing out the power of this realm, so he hadn’t shown his true cards. However, now that he had roughly figured out Heng Tianshuo's depths, he was determined to launch a counterattack and eradicate this old fogey!