As he could clearly sense, this attack contained the terrifying power genuinely at the Golden Core Level.

The vast and majestic, despair-inducing aura was like an invisible mountain, pressing on his chest and making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

His heart was full of confusion and fear.

He was merely a small Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator; what could he possibly have done to provoke a Golden Core Cultivator into launching such a sudden ambush against him?

Zhou Tianle instinctively tried to resist, his hands frantically forming spell after spell, summoning a magical artifact and a protective Spiritual Qi shield in front of him.

However, his meager power was just like an ant trying to stop a chariot in the face of an attack at the Golden Core Level.

That extremely terrifying black energy enveloped with a world-destroying might, mercilessly smashed towards him.

Boom!

With a deafening explosion, the black energy heavily collided with the hastily summoned defensive magical artifact and Spiritual Qi shield of Zhou Tianle.

Crack!

In just a fleeting moment, the seemingly sturdy defensive magical artifact and Spiritual Qi shield shattered like fragile glass, turning into countless fragments scattered in the air.

Immediately after, the full terrifying might of the black energy poured unreservedly onto Zhou Tianle.

"Pff!"

Zhou Tianle's entire body was struck as if by lightning, uncontrollably flying backward, spewing blood from his mouth.

He fell heavily onto the ground by the lake, kicking up a cloud of dust.

After landing, Zhou Tianle's limbs twitched a few times, then his eyes rolled back, and he fell into unconsciousness, his life or death unknown.

At this moment, the Golden Core Cultivator who attacked Zhou Tianle slowly emerged from the lake.

The water rippled around him, forming strange patterns in the surface.

This person was wrapped in a black robe swaying in the wind, carrying a chilling aura.

Upon closer inspection, it was Song Fei.

Given his strength as a Golden Core Cultivator, dealing with a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator was as easy as squashing an ant.

If he hadn't deliberately restrained his hand, just a simple flick would have been enough to kill Zhou Tianle on the spot.

Song Fei strode over to Zhou Tianle's side, extended his withered hand, and was about to grab Zhou Tianle's head, preparing to use the Soul-Searching Technique to obtain the information he required.

However, just as his hand was only a short distance away from Zhou Tianle's head.

Suddenly.

Buzz!

A heaven-piercing sword light suddenly cut through the sky, the sound sharp and piercing, as if trying to tear the silent space apart.

The sword light was dazzling, like a meteor falling from the sky, filled with endless sharpness and killing intent.

"Not good!"

Song Fei's expression changed instantly, feeling the powerful force contained in the sword light, and a strong sense of crisis surged in his heart.

This sword light's power had surprisingly reached the Golden Core Level!

"Defend!"

Song Fei dared not be careless, pinching a spell with both hands, hurriedly mobilizing all his mana.

In an instant, black energy surged from his body like a raging tide, forming a thick black shield in front of him.

The surface of the shield was inscribed with strange runes, emitting a chilling aura.

Just as the black shield had barely risen.

Boom!

The magnificent sword light struck the black shield hard, making a deafening roar that echoed across the sky.

In an instant, the light burst forth, with countless chaotic Spiritual Qi fluctuations exploding outward from the impact point like shockwaves.

Wherever they passed, a fierce wind howled, uprooting and flipping over countless towering trees.

"Shatter!"

Song Fei exerted all his strength, veins bulging on his forehead, his hands rapidly changing spells.

The shield formed by black energy immediately changed shape, transforming into a massive black net, tightly enveloping the fierce sword light.

Ultimately, the sword light and shield collided and tore at each other, their forces continuously offsetting, transforming into spots of Spiritual Qi, dissipating into the vast world.

"Who is it?"

After blocking the sword light, Song Fei's eyes were full of shock and anger.

He quickly turned his head to look at the attacker, only to see a tall, burly man coldly staring at him from not far away.

This person, though exuding an aura merely at the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, naturally emanated a sharp, compelling Sword Intent from his entire body.

This Sword Intent, like a tangible blade, could make one feel its sharpness even from a distance.

"A Sword Cultivator?"

Song Fei's heart sank, suppressing the anger within, he coldly asked, "Who are you? Why do you attack me?"

The aura emanating from this burly man may seem like that of a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment level, but that incredibly powerful sword light just now was not something any ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator could unleash.

It's evident this person must be masquerading as a Golden Core Cultivator.

Facing a Golden Core Sword Cultivator, unless absolutely necessary, he would naturally want to avoid a life-or-death struggle!

"The one who'll kill you!"

The burly man, with one hand holding the sword, stood tall and steady like a pine tree, his expression calm, yet his tone carried a thick killing intent.

This burly man was none other than Xu Ping in disguise.

With his current Divine Sense strength and disguise ability, an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator couldn't detect any flaws.

Upon hearing this, Song Fei's face turned completely dark.

Black energy surged in his eyes, revealing an aura of madness.

"Then let's see who dies first!"

Song Fei took the initiative to attack, his hands dancing like ghosts as intricate magic techniques flew out from his fingertips.

In an instant, thick black fog rose around him, soaring into the sky like a fierce beast opening its huge mouth, rushing towards Xu Ping.

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