When the black clouds cleared, when space became clear, and when everything entered a state of concentration.

Xia Liu walked step by step towards the deep ravine in the snow, with his hands behind his back.

There, was a Golden Core Stage Cultivator!

As Xia Liu approached, a red-yellow light suddenly burst from the deep hole.

At the moment the light appeared, Xia Liu instantly threw out the prepared Dragon and Phoenix Suppressing Heaven Seal.

Buzz!

With a tremor in the space, the Dragon and Phoenix Suppressing Heaven Seal expanded several times and suppressed the red-yellow light.

Then the light took shape.

It was Elder Zhang, covered in overflowing blood!

At this moment, he no longer had the appearance of a high and mighty Golden Core Stage powerhouse. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

He did not know what Cultivation Technique he had practiced.

The surface of his body had a somewhat golden yellow color.

However, because his Body Protection Gang Circle was broken, Thousand Threads and Myriad Strands Sword Qi directly assaulted his body.

Although the Sword Qi did not pierce his flesh, it still shattered his body.

His meridians were damaged everywhere, and now it was extremely difficult for him to Increase Strength.

The only thing that could still fight against Xia Liu was his Divine Sense.

But Elder Zhang dared not have the slightest thought of fighting against Xia Liu.

Because Xia Liu was too powerful!

Thunderous might, the power of Spiritual Artifacts, together, even Golden Pill Mid-Stage cultivators had to weigh their options.

Now Elder Zhang only thought of escaping from here.

What Young Master? He couldn't even protect his own life, let alone care about that.

But Elder Zhang didn't expect that before he could leave.

He was suppressed.

At this moment, he could not Increase Strength.

His Divine Sense was also blocked, and he was completely unable to move.

Struggling to look up at the giant seal covering above him.

His soul was almost scared out of him.

This was evidently another Spiritual Artifact!

And the tier wasn't low!

Realizing this scene, Elder Zhang trembled repeatedly.

What monster had he encountered?

Besides powerful Divine Power Arts, there were two high-tier Spiritual Artifacts!

How could he provoke such a person!

"Daoist Fellow Kunhang, help me!"

Elder Zhang transmitted his thoughts to Kunhang with his Divine Sense.

At this moment, only he, with Golden Pill Early Stage cultivation, could break open the seal from outside and rescue him.

But what left Elder Zhang in despair was that Kunhang still gave no response.

Standing upright as if all this had nothing to do with him.

But indeed, all of this had nothing to do with him.

Seeing Xia Liu using Divine Skills and wielding high-grade Spirit Artifacts.

Kunhang understood that without Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation, it was impossible to confront Xia Liu head-on.

Even with Golden Pill Late Stage realm, one had to weigh carefully.

Xia Liu being able to reveal such terrifying trump cards didn't guarantee he didn't have even stronger cards.

Kunhang was just working for money; he wouldn't put himself in danger.

"Young friend! We are acquaintances by clashing, let it be the end, so we can meet well in the future?"

Adjusting his mood, Elder Zhang forced a smile as he spoke to Xia Liu.

"Oh? Old man, you don't want to kill me? Not thinking of snatching my Spiritual Artifact anymore?"

Xia Liu held the Taiqing Sword, looking leisurely and light-heartedly at Elder Zhang.

This was not a confrontation between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core; it was purely the weak bowing to the strong.

"Young friend is jesting; Spiritual Artifacts fit you best. I was temporarily blinded just now; I'm fortunate to have repented in time."

"Hm! Since you had murderous intent, and now you're suppressed by me, do you really wish nothing had happened? Is the dignity of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator something you can insult?"

...

Xia Liu's words almost made the others throw themselves to the ground.

Others hold the dignity of the strong as untouchable.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators always had to bow before Golden Core Stage powerhouses.

But in his case, roles were reversed!

The most embarrassing part was, Elder Zhang kept nodding and apologizing.

Saying nice words, hoping Xia Liu would let it go.

"Sir, if you had backed off at the beginning, none of this would have happened. Unfortunately, it's too late!"

With those words, Xia Liu's Seal Method infused into the Taiqing Sword began radiating powerful energy.

"Bastard! You can't touch me; I am the Northern Realm Zhuang Family's number one Guest Elder!"

Selfless Slash Taiqing!

What responded to Elder Zhang was the supreme Selfless Slash.

Where the Sword Qi passed, Heaven and Earth fell silent, Void solemn.

Bang!

A muffled sound echoed, the Selfless Slash accurately embedded in Elder Zhang's lower abdomen.

That was the Dantian position!

Crack!

Then a crisp and pleasant sound rang out.

From Elder Zhang's extremely ferocious expression, it wasn't hard to see.

He was finished!

Seeing Spiritual Power rushing out from Elder Zhang's damaged flesh.

Everyone understood that Elder Zhang's foundation was destroyed!

Kunhang's eyes were sharp.

He was the most shocked among everyone.

That one sword from Xia Liu accurately shattered Elder Zhang's Golden Core!

What terrifying methods are these?

Kunhang considered, believing the Golden Core is the most unbreakable Dharma Treasure of Golden Pill Stage powerhouses, without exception.

Even at Golden Pill Mid-Stage realm, wanting to shatter a Golden Pill Early Stage cultivator's Golden Core would take a lot of effort.

Ultimately, it might be fruitless.

Yet Xia Liu, with just one sword, accomplished what even Golden Pill Mid-Stage strong cultivators couldn't!

Too terrifying!

Kunhang felt very fortunate; if he had acted with Elder Zhang earlier.

The outcome would probably be no different from his.

If Xia Liu could suppress Elder Zhang, he had the ability to fight two Golden Pill Early Stage cultivators at once.

Such fear indeed!

"You shattered my Golden Core! Ahhhh!"

After taking a deep breath, Elder Zhang's roar echoed through the entire valley.

Hearing Elder Zhang's words.

Yifu trembled, Ye Fei was dumbfounded.

Quanyu covered his mouth in disbelief.

The most unfortunate was Zhuang Bifan.

He curled up on the snow, not daring to make any move.

He didn't even dare to look up at Xia Liu.

In a panic, he didn't even dare to think of escaping.

Too terrifying.

Today was the hardest day he ever experienced in his life.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator, shattered Elder Zhang's Golden Core!

That was the family's number one Guest Elder!

Unmatched within the same tier.

Even capable of surpassing tiers and fighting Golden Pill Mid-Stage!

Yet he was shattered by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

Zhuang Bifan frantically shoveled aside the snow below him, trying to hide himself within.

Not to let Xia Liu see him.

At this moment, Xia Liu did not bother with him.

Instead, making a Seal Gesture, taking advantage of Elder Zhang's despair, he Sealed his Sea of Consciousness.

With a sequence of actions completed.

Elder Zhang stood dumbly in place, as if his soul was already lost, without any further movement.

After dealing with Elder Zhang, Xia Liu looked towards Kunhang.

"This senior, you are with them, aren't you planning to make a move on me?"

Kunhang responded with a warm smile: "Young friend is jesting; I am merely hired to protect that young one. It's their personal vendetta with you; of course, I won't make a move."

In response, Kunhang did not lose his dignity.

But his attitude towards Xia Liu was not that of a senior to a junior but of a strong equal!

"Oh? And if I were to kill him?"

Xia Liu pointed at Zhuang Bifan in the distance, looking intently at Kunhang, wanting to know his final stance.