For some reason, when he saw the aura of the blazing Great Sun, the man in the black robe associated it with a name.
If it’s him, then this is big trouble—
His expression beneath the black robe was solemn as he took a deep breath.
Upon hearing this, Gu Cang turned his head and looked at the other man, "You seem to know something?"
"I’m not certain, but let me tell you, My lord, if the newcomer is indeed that man, I suggest we retreat first. Otherwise, it’s very easy for us to suffer a serious setback."
"Who is this person you’re talking about?"
"Shen Changqing!" the man in the black robe enunciated each word clearly.
Upon hearing this name, confusion flashed through Gu Cang’s eyes. He couldn’t recall when the Human Clan had ever produced such a powerful expert named Shen Changqing.
Seeing this, the man in the black robe patiently explained, "My lord, since you’ve remained in Luoyang City, it’s natural that you haven’t heard of Shen Changqing. His strength is formidable. According to the Eternal Alliance’s conjecture, Lord Yin Xiu likely fell at Shen Changqing’s hands. Moreover, some time ago, a powerful, naturally manifested Demon Evil in Luyang City met its demise, an event also connected to him. Besides, when the Heavenly Realm opened not long ago, this man single-handedly contended against two Defender Envoys and a Grandmaster Peak expert. Regarding his strength, the Alliance Hierarch speculates he has very likely reached the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit!"
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Grandmaster Ultimate Summit!
That was indeed formidable.
In terms of the Demon Evil Clan’s power levels, that’s equivalent to a top-tier existence among low-rank Demon Evils. Only a mid-rank Demon Evil could suppress a martial artist at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit.
However, a fighting spirit still lingered in his heart. Having just transformed, the surge of immense power gave Gu Cang the illusion that he could contend with the entire world.
"Hmph! We’ll see about that!"
While they were conversing, Shen Changqing slowly walked into Luoyang City, with Tiankui closely following behind him.
The Yin Evil Aura within the city was dense, but upon contact with the aura of the Great Sun Furnace, it all dissipated and vanished.
Yin Evil Aura permeated Luoyang City, but the place where it was most concentrated had always been a single location. Therefore, Shen Changqing advanced with unwavering determination.
Before long, he paused.
A mansion came into view, its signboard still hanging above: Yamen! One of the stone lions flanking the Defender Yamen had already toppled over. An overwhelmingly dense Yin Evil Aura billowed out from within the Yamen.
Using the Yamen as a stronghold... truly audacious!
Shen Changqing wore an indifferent expression as he looked at the mansion shrouded in Yin Evil Aura, and suddenly, he unleashed a palm strike.
True Yuan erupted. His Qi and Blood surged. All his power coalesced into a single palm strike that enveloped the entire Yamen.
Inside the mansion, a strong sense of foreboding washed over Gu Cang and the man in the black robe. They looked up just in time to see a fiery red Palm Gang pressing down on them.
Gu Cang’s expression changed. He unleashed his full power in an earth-shattering punch that collided with the Palm Gang.
Walls collapsed. The mansion crumbled. The massive Yamen was obliterated by the Palm Gang, revealing Gu Cang and the man in the black robe within the ruins.
Shen Changqing withdrew his hand. An invisible aura radiated outwards, dispersing all the dust.
His gaze fell on the two figures. One was an old man in tattered black robes, appearing somewhat decrepit. The other was a Demon Evil emitting a terrifying aura.
A cold sneer touched Shen Changqing’s lips as his gaze swept over the old man. When his gaze rested on the Demon Evil, the sneer vanished, and his expression returned to its usual indifference.
"The people of the Eternal Alliance are truly everywhere. The successful transformation of Luoyang City’s Demon Evil must be largely thanks to the Eternal Alliance’s efforts, correct?" his calm voice drifted out.
Terror filled the black-robed man’s aged face, "That’s Shen Changqing! He *is* Shen Changqing! We need to get out of here, quickly!"
After speaking, he immediately abandoned Gu Cang and fled into the distance.
Seeing this, Shen Changqing was momentarily surprised. He had intended to stop the black-robed man, but a Demon Evil stood before him. After a moment’s thought, he decided to prioritize the Demon Evil.
"So you are Shen Changqing!" Cold killing intent flared in Gu Cang’s crimson pupils. From that single palm strike, he had sensed his opponent’s formidable power. But that power wasn’t enough to make him turn tail and flee without a fight.
"I’ve heard you’re very strong, but I’m not entirely convinced," Gu Cang licked his crimson tongue, his eyes still full of killing intent.
"You’ll believe it soon enough," Shen Changqing spoke lightly.
The instant his words fell, both he and Gu Cang vanished from their original positions.
In the middle of Luoyang City, a terrifying shockwave erupted. Two figures slammed into each other violently. The destructive shockwave from their collision spread outwards, instantly turning the surrounding rubble and ruins to ash.
The aura of the Great Sun surged skyward. Any Yin Evil Aura it touched immediately dissipated.
The dim Luoyang City, as if night had receded and a new sun had risen in the east, suddenly became much brighter and warmer.
Gu Cang felt his physical body tremble violently as a powerful shockwave surged into him, causing the blood within him to churn relentlessly.
He no longer had any intention of fighting Shen Changqing. After just one clash, he was already turning to flee.
Any confidence from his recent breakthrough, any pride he held, had been utterly shattered by that single blow, vanishing into nothingness.
Gu Cang knew very well.