NOVPUBLight burst through the swirling mists, tearing open the space ahead, and then a figure of a youth appeared in mid-air.
Around him, light converged while dark spiritual energy chaotically surged in the surroundings.
His black robe danced with the mad wind, a wild blade poised on his back as well.
The blade lacked a sheath and was simply wrapped in cloth.
Though he stood there silently, he seemed to possess a unique aura, as if in the entire world, he was the focal point, naturally drawing everyone’s gaze upon him.
Looking at the youth, only two words would spring to mind for most people.
"Dominating."
It was a kind of arrogance that demanded, who else if not I? Who in all the world does not know of my presence?
When this man appeared, someone below exclaimed, "Xiang Kunlun."
"No, it’s just one of his doppelgangers," someone beside retorted with a shake of their head.
"This Feiyu Changhong really is favored, for even Xiang Kunlun is willing to pay a high price to protect him with his own doppelganger."
The moment the doppelganger appeared, Feiyu Changhong joyfully called out, "Brother-in-law."
The doppelganger nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Xu Zimei.
Having only a simple self-awareness, the doppelganger lacked a complete and independent personality, so he wouldn’t say much.
...
"Xiang Kunlun," Xu Zimei whispered softly.
Xiang Kunlun’s doppelganger looked at Xu Zimei, his aura surging around him.
In that moment, his figure seemed to grow even more imposing.
The Wu Geng blade intent soared into the sky, accompanied by the might of the Divine Vein Realm, permeating under the firmament.
"He has stepped into the Divine Vein, has he not?" the Saint Heir of the Vast Immortal Sect, Hao Chen, murmured gravely from a distance.
The doppelganger waved his hand casually, and four beastly roars were heard nearby.
Following that, the clouds in the firmament began to transform.
Four beastly shadows appeared in the sky, representing the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, respectively.
These were the Four Divine Beasts, vividly and precisely embodied.
Their terrifying beastly might swept through the area in waves, as though they had truly come to life and descended slowly from the ancient Wild Desolation with their ageless majesty.
Dragon fights, tiger contends, bird sings, turtle roars.
"Is this the Four Symbols Great Method of the Heavenly Emperor Gate?" someone asked uncertainly.
"Yes, created by the Northern Emperor. It’s said to be a perfect imitation of the Four Divine Beasts.
Before inheriting the Destiny, the Northern Emperor made a name for himself with these four beasts."
People around discussed amongst themselves.
"Then this youth is in big trouble, Xiang Kunlun truly deserves to be the leading figure among the young generation of the Tianluan Domain.
Merely with a single doppelganger, he stands leagues above so many."
"In my opinion, he has a great chance of carrying this era’s Destiny."
"Such words should be spoken less often, do not underestimate the Talented Disciples of this whole world."
...
Above the firmament, the Four Divine Beasts roared towards the sky, their potent might nearly suppressing half of the heavens.
As Xiang Kunlun’s doppelganger waved his hands, the four fierce beasts charged menacingly towards Xu Zimei.
The Azure Dragon spiraled in the heavens, the White Tiger dominated the east, the Vermilion Bird’s blazing flames scorched the horizon, and on the Black Tortoise’s shell, dense and numerous runes flickered.
Looking at these Divine Beasts, thunderbolts sparkled in Xu Zimei’s eyes.
Threads of purple lightning began to spread out.
In his eyes seemed to congregate an extreme terror, both abysmal and boundless, yet indifferent to all life.
Sounds of "crackle and pop" echoed all around.
Witnessing the divine beasts’ overwhelming might as they descended with supreme beastly supremacy.
At this moment, Xu Zimei let out a low roar, and two bolts of thunder erupted from his eyes.
The thunder seemed like the arrival of the Thunder God, directly shattering the Wugeng Void, exploding forward with the momentum of a rainbow piercing the sky.
Sounds of "boom and rumble" erupted all around.
The Heavenly Punishment Divine Pupil had three layers: the first was Nine Skies Heaven Thunder, the second was Dutian Divine Thunder, and the final was Chaos Heavenly Punishment.
And now, Xu Zimei was wielding the second layer’s Dutian Divine Thunder.
At the moment when the thunder erupted with devastating might, the four divine beasts roared and clashed directly against the thunder.
Unfortunately, among many forces, the power of thunder was definitely the most domineering one.
In just a moment, the four divine beasts were torn to shreds by the thunder, which continued unabated with supreme divine might.
To manifest Dutian is to invoke the most sinister, most dangerous thunderbolt.
The moment the Dutian Divine Thunder wept through heaven and earth, shocking both ghosts and gods, it exploded towards Xiang Kunlun’s avatar.
With a "boom," the earth-shattering thunder exploded around Xiang Kunlun.
At this moment, the sky was exceedingly silent.
People’s mouths hung open, too shocked to speak.
As the dust of heaven and earth settled, the thunder gradually dissipated, and space began mending from its shattered state.
Pale purple arcs of electricity trembled slightly.
Xu Zimei lifted his head, sensing some force coalescing where the endless dust had parted.
"It seems you forgot that the third Great Emperor of the Heavenly Emperor Gate is the Thunder Emperor."
A calm voice solemnly and resoundingly rang out through the firmament.
Then a roar shattered the tranquility of heaven and earth, breaking through all the dust that stood in its way.
To the astonishment of onlookers, Xiang Kunlun’s avatar stood unharmed, his gaze fixed on the scene.
Around him, more and more thunderbolts coalesced.
These thunderbolts were startling, furious and twining together, pitch-black as if they could devour a person whole.
What was more terrifying, was the appearance of a thunderbolt giant behind him.
This giant stood hundreds of feet tall, with a burly, towering, and grand stature.
In his right hand, he held a hammer wrapped in thunder, as if his entire being was forged from thunder.
Where these thunderbolts appeared, the endless void was shattered, not even the formidable regenerative force of space could easily restore it.
"In the art of wielding thunder, our ancestors are the true masters of the Thunder Path," said Xiang Kunlun nonchalantly.
"As for playing with thunder," Xu Zimei chuckled lightly.
Immediately after, the giant of thunder leaned down slowly, swinging the hammer in his hands directly towards Xu Zimei.
Xu Zimei did not dodge, allowing the thunder hammer to strike him squarely.
Another "boom" rang out, and the space where Xu Zimei stood completely collapsed.
Yet as onlookers looked up, they saw Xu Zimei still standing unharmed in the sky, looking indifferently at Xiang Kunlun.
The moment the black thunder touched him, it completely dissipated.
Seeing this scene, Xiang Kunlun’s avatar narrowed his eyes in surprise, scrutinizing Xu Zimei.
"To withstand my strike, you would rank in the top ten among my peers," said the avatar lightly.
"Don’t think too highly of yourself. Tianluan Domain is large, Yuan Central Continent is even larger," Xu Zimei said calmly.
"Since you like playing with thunder so much, then try this move of mine."
