Chapter 1052: Chapter 1043: Apex

“Ancestor, who is that woman?”

Su Han noticed the arrival of Hong Yi and cautiously asked.

The aura of this woman was almost nonexistent, her cultivation level was completely inscrutable, and she showed no regard for them. How could he not be worried?

Gu An did not answer him; he merely fixed his gaze on the Black Lotus.

This Black Lotus appeared calm, but in truth, it had already gained spiritual intelligence and was bound to transform today.

The reason for this was due to the aura of Hong Xuan; the Nine Great Dao could sense each other, and to them, the Central Heaven was not large.

Hong Yi did not greet Gu An; they were too familiar with each other. Although she hadn’t expected Gu An to appear here, she wasn’t worried he might interfere with her plans.

Gu An would only assist her.

The pile of rocks fell into silence, making Su Han and Long Teng tense, unable to ignore Hong Yi.

This woman was the most beautiful they had ever seen, yet she made them feel an immense sense of oppression and danger, as if she could turn them to dust at any moment. Fresh chapters posted on noveⅼfire.net

A gentle breeze passed by, and the two of them instinctively turned their heads to see a figure standing on a massive rock in another direction—a gray-robed elder who appeared quite ordinary, just like a mortal Daoist, his aura vastly inferior to Hong Yi’s.

Nevertheless, Su Han and Long Teng did not dare underestimate him.

To be able to arrive here meant this person at least possessed vision on par with Gu An’s, indicating substantial strength.

The gray-robed elder glanced at Gu An and likewise focused his attention on the Black Lotus.

Gu An did not regard this future threat to the Heavenly Dao highly.

This man was indeed the Hongqian Ancestor, the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao, moreover, he was at the Perfection Realm.

Under the circumstances where Gu An wouldn’t make a move, only the Celestial Emperor could threaten him, so his demeanor was relaxed, and he did not regard Gu An at all.

Hong Yi, however, looked at the Hongqian Ancestor, furrowing her brows with hostility in her eyes. Unfortunately, the Hongqian Ancestor did not respond to her gaze.

Time continued to elapse.

Su Han and Long Teng distinctly felt that the atmosphere was strange, and the Black Lotus began to emit an eerie aura, making them uneasy.

About half a day passed, and the Black Lotus started to tremble, stirring waves on the lake’s surface, which instantly roused Su Han and Long Teng.

“Hong Yuan, it’s time to awaken.”

The Hongqian Ancestor spoke, his tone indifferent, as if issuing an order.

With these words, the trembling of the Black Lotus intensified.

At this moment, Hong Yi also spoke.

“Hongqian, do you really intend to control him?”

Facing her inquiry, the Hongqian Ancestor did not shift his gaze, “I am merely guiding him.”

Boom!

An extremely terrifying aura erupted, instantly reducing the nearby rocks to powder. Hong Yi’s red robe fluttered violently as she stared coldly at the Hongqian Ancestor, her murderous intent hard to suppress.

In the face of this terrifying aura, Su Han and Long Teng’s expressions changed dramatically, instinctively moving closer to Gu An.

The rock beneath the Hongqian Ancestor’s feet shattered as well, yet he didn’t mind. In his eyes, Hong Yi was like a naive child, ignorant of the height of heaven. Were it not for his other plans for her, he would have eradicated her long ago.

He slowly raised his right hand, his palm facing the Black Lotus.

Hong Yi narrowed her eyes, and in an instant, the sky turned dark, the celestial vault blackened, and countless starlights quickly illuminated. Upon closer inspection, they were sword shadows, their tips all pointed directly at the Hongqian Ancestor.

Behind these sword shadows emerged streams of gray mist, merging into the darkness, strengthening their sword auras.

Su Han and Long Teng’s expressions changed drastically as they sensed numerous Great Dao auras, feeling as if the Great Dao River was surging towards them.

So powerful!

What divine skill is this?

The two had an indescribable sense of fear; it was because Hong Yi’s divine skill isolated the Celestial Dao Destiny, just like Heavenly Tao Creatures entering Chaos, causing an acute sense of discomfort, potentially leading to demonic possession.

The Hongqian Ancestor glanced at Hong Yi, speaking, “Your comprehension truly is impressive, surpassing that of your previous lives. But even if you disagree with my views, why interfere? Don’t tell me you pity him.”

Hong Yi glared at him, “No pity, I arrived first, and I dislike having my prey stolen.”

Upon hearing this, the Hongqian Ancestor showed a peculiar expression, then smiled, slowly turning around. With a wave of his hand, the myriad sword shadows vanished, the world brightened, and Su Han and Long Teng, as if just rescued from drowning, immediately gasped for air, their gazes towards Hong Yi filled with awe.

Who is this mysterious woman?

Su Han had visited many Great Powers’ dojos and witnessed the divine skills of Dao Extreme Daluo Immortals, yet none of them gave him such a sense of oppression.

As for Long Teng, he felt even the Celestial Destruction God was no match for this woman.

Seeing the Hongqian Ancestor casually dispel her divine skill, Hong Yi narrowed her eyes.

She could be sure that she was no match for him.

She was, in fact, also testing him; the Hongqian Ancestor had once drawn Hongmeng Wills like them into a mysterious space for communication; he was the first Hongmeng Will to do so, so she was always wary of him.

“Must you test me? Why do so? I do not trouble you, so you should keep a low profile, hiding and cultivating. You are not Hong Yang, shielded by the Celestial Emperor.”

The Hongqian Ancestor coldly gazed at Hong Yi, unleashing an aura vastly greater than hers.

Instantly, the world was swallowed by darkness, and the panicked Su Han and Long Teng discovered that even the ground beneath them disappeared, leaving only the Black Lotus among them.

The Hongqian Ancestor faced Hong Yi; seeing her unchanging expression, he mockingly inquired, “Are you truly unafraid, or merely feigning calmness? Now, you should realize the gap between us.”

Hong Yi did not answer him but looked towards Gu An, asking in a detached tone, “Will you continue being a spectator?”

Upon hearing this, the Hongqian Ancestor’s expression turned unnatural, and he turned to look at the distant Gu An.

Su Han and Long Teng were taken aback; did this woman know their Ancestor and forebear?

Gu An smiled and said, “Call it spectating if you wish. With me here, who can harm you?”

These words released Su Han and Long Teng from their pressure. They couldn’t explain why, but they rarely heard Gu An speak so assertively, and they couldn’t help but gaze at Gu An excitedly.

Hong Yi’s lips curled slightly, though imperceptibly. She didn’t respond, either.

The Hongqian Ancestor then fixed his stare on Gu An, querying, “Who on earth are you?”

Gu An chuckled, “It seems you’re not all-knowing. I had no intention to deal with you, but regrettably, you’ve harbored impure thoughts and strayed onto an irreversible path in your myriad lifetimes.”

The Hongqian Ancestor’s expression turned grave, not because Gu An’s words intimidated him, but because his Dao Intent couldn’t approach Gu An at all.

It was as if Gu An was non-existent, merely an illusion.

How could such a thing be possible?

He was supposed to be second only to a Saint!

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