Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

The major powers of Central Continent were not as simple as one might imagine. Guang Xiaoyu had already sensed that in the depths of the Bai Family, a peerless expert was about to emerge. This was one of her reasons for leaving. She couldn't defeat them, as the emerging figure might be an Imperial Dao expert, far surpassing her current strength.

Another reason was Chen Pingping's arrival, which also signaled that it was time for her to exit the stage. If the slaughter continued for too long, she would expose herself, and Zi Ji would be exposed as well. Leaving was the best choice.

BOOM...

Tens of miles away, a sudden thunderous noise came from behind as a massive Sword Mountain appeared, crushing towards the Bai Family with unstoppable force. Chen Pingping had made his move.

Guang Xiaoyu chuckled.

"It's him," Zi Ji said.

Eh? Listening to her, it seems Little Junior Sister doesn't know this person is her Senior Brother, huh?

Guang Xiaoyu blinked. "Actually, our Wuji Sect's strength is quite formidable."

Zi Ji nodded. "Yes, this senior has saved me several times."

Hehe! Senior? That's our Senior Brother. And Wuji Sect, supposedly just a group of mortal cultivators? Guang Xiaoyu thought, but she didn't offer much of an explanation. If her Senior Brother hadn't let Zi Ji know, he must have his reasons.

Chen Pingping raising the Sword Mountain also signified his determination to annihilate the Bai Family. Next, her goal was to leave as quickly as possible.

However, they hadn't anticipated that the scene of both of them making their moves to destroy the Bai Family would be witnessed by all the young prodigies. Their hearts were shaken, feeling an indescribable suffocation.

"You youngsters!" A roar of rage echoed from the depths.

The Bai Family's trump card, an Imperial Dao expert, had awakened.

It was an old man, gaunt and short, almost without flesh on his body. His vitality was depleted, yet his aura was strong and filled with Divine Might. His sunken eye sockets, lacking eyeballs, were hollow yet soul-piercing. He was filled with boundless rage, his killing intention vast as he stepped out of the earth, enveloped by the Power of Laws, with thunder and lightning flashing around him.

"The Bai Family's Imperial Dao expert has finally emerged..."

"His state is very peculiar! With little life left within him, why is his aura so terrifying?"

"One foot already in the grave, barely clinging to his last breath, yet he emerges..."

"With such a condition, there's likely to be serious trouble."

"Not necessarily. After all, he's an Imperial Dao expert. Even a minor attack from him isn't something ordinary cultivators can withstand."

At this moment, someone said in a low voice, "Have you ever considered that the one who lifted the Sword Mountain might also be an Imperial Dao expert?"

This wasn't his first appearance. Each time, he was enshrouded in black mist, his true face obscured, his realm indiscernible. But to lift the Sword Mountain so effortlessly... such a sword was a Sacred Soldier. This was beyond what those in the Divine Aspiration Realm could achieve. It would require massive consumption and great Power of Laws to lift it, even without fully awakening the Sword Mountain.

It was immense, truly immense! It slashed down, vast and mighty, the Power Path within it like the Nine Heavens collapsing, crushing the entire world.

Even though the Bai Family's Imperial Dao expert took action, he too could hardly resist it. Just one clash left him severely injured, his vigor and Divine Might instantly dwindling. He coughed up a large mouthful of blood. With difficulty, he looked up at the still-rampaging Sword Mountain, his heart filled with despair.

"Insolent whelp, how dare you!" The Clan Leader hurried back.

Chen Pingping had seen him before. He had once taken action on Luo God Mountain. The plan to ambush and kill Guang Xiaoyu and Zi Ji this time had also been proposed by him; he had even awakened several elders. Little did he know, Guang Xiaoyu had attacked their Bai Family from the rear.

The Clan Leader was furious and attacked immediately.

Unfortunately, beneath the Sword Mountain, all efforts were in vain.

BOOM!

Another thunderous noise erupted, deafening, reverberating across the skies.

The earth was collapsing. All buildings were reduced to dust under this single strike of the sword, including the Bai Family's Imperial Dao expert who had emerged from the soil.

The Clan Leader's rage was uncontrollable, yet he was powerless. He howled, eyes bloodshot, overflowing with killing intention as he glared at Chen Pingping, "You deserve to die! You deserve to die! I will kill you!"

"Did you ever anticipate this day?" Chen Pingping's voice was hoarse.

"You deserve to die!" The Clan Leader wanted to awaken the Divine Weapon, preparing to burn his own life force to its utmost.

Chen Pingping merely gestured with the Sword Mountain.

"Who exactly are you?" Another Bai Family expert rushed back. Witnessing the ruin of the Bai Family and the tragic deaths of all its clansmen, his heart blazed with anger.

But Chen Pingping, wielding the Sword Mountain, seemed invincible. He was not very concerned about what other means the Bai Family experts might possess. If they had any, they should use them quickly. If not, this would be their last glimpse of the world.

"Nameless!"

"I come from Nan Zhanbu Province."

"I come from the Wuji Sect."

"Bai Family! You have repeatedly attacked the younger generation of my sect, disregarding the authority of elders, flouting the rules, and slaughtering wantonly. Today, I represent the cultivation world to eradicate you," Chen Pingping declared.

The massive Sword Mountain circled back and struck down heavily once again.

Seen from a distance, this scene was majestic, as if a God was taking action.

He was very strong. Unmatchably strong.

The two Bai Family experts who had rushed back finally realized what kind of existence they had provoked. The anger in their hearts was suppressed by the Sword Mountain, replaced by terror.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Chen Pingping did not enjoy killing, especially not annihilating an entire clan. But he would not be indecisive and allow a formidable enemy to strike time and again. When it was necessary to be decisive, one had to be.

With this sword strike, the Bai Family was completely wiped out, erased from existence.

HUM!

Chen Pingping lifted the Sword Mountain, pointed it towards a certain direction, and said, "Chong Tower, Zi Ji has joined my sect. If you dare to harm her again, your Chong Tower will be next to be eradicated." With those words, he waved his hand, sweeping up the fragmented cultivation resources of the Bai Family, and then departed.

At the Holy Land, the prodigies were dumbfounded.

Who said Nan Zhanbu Province was in decline?

Who said Nan Zhanbu Province had no powerful experts?

And who said Nan Zhanbu Province had no prodigies?

Damn it, that's utter nonsense!

CRACK!

The projected image shattered, and tranquility was restored to the area.

The only thing that couldn't calm down was the turmoil in the prodigies' hearts.

「It's unknown how much time passed.」

On a small path in the distance, two figures appeared: two young women, one in her twenties and the other about ten years old. They were leading an old yellow ox, and the younger one held a little black dog in her arms, heading towards the Holy Land.

The two curiously observed the Holy Land, inside and out.

Zi Ji seemed a bit nervous; it was her first time facing so many people.

Guang Xiaoyu comforted her, "Don't be afraid. The people from Chong Tower wouldn't dare to show themselves in the Holy Land."

"So many people!" Zi Ji said.

Oh?

Guang Xiaoyu comforted her again, "There are just a few more people, it's not a big problem." She glanced sideways, saw Zi Ji's timid appearance, and immediately understood. This girl had entered the Imperial Palace at the age of three, rarely went out, and seldom interacted with outsiders. Seeing so many people now, it was inevitable that she'd feel a bit daunted.

She smiled and said, "You're still young; you should make some friends."

Zi Ji tilted her head and asked, "Why?" What did being young have to do with making friends?

Guang Xiaoyu replied, "To experience life, Senior Brother said so."

The latter uttered an "Oh," then asked, "Then... Senior Sister, how many friends have you made?"

Guang Xiaoyu thought of that coward Liu Yuhui, shook her head, and suddenly lost the desire to speak. But Zi Ji was indeed young and could make friends.

She looked towards the Holy Land not far away and then noticed that numerous pairs of eyes were watching them. She frowned, a surge of unease welling up. Something's wrong.

Zi Ji also noticed them.

Guang Xiaoyu then mused, Could it be? Has my beauty caught their attention?