Golden Dragon Huanglong.

Fear and trepidation filled the air as everyone gazed up at the sky, overwhelmed by the terrifying aura that permeated the surroundings.

"What unimaginable power."

"It's so overwhelming..."

"Such a frightening presence."

Panic and chaos spread as people scrambled in distress.

Yin Xiu grimaced, muttering, "This power... it's beyond even my own..." She glanced at Alex worriedly. "Are you alright, Zhi Lu?"

Though Alex didn't feel much, he found himself groaning slightly, as if able to withstand the power but not without some strain.

"Yes... this power is incredibly strong. It seems our enemy is even mightier than we thought. But I know what you're thinking. Let's find a big mountain to watch this spectacle from," Alex suggested, understanding that Yin Xiu would be reluctant to fly any closer.

"That's a good idea. Let's do that," Yin Xiu agreed, leading the way towards the mountain where the Sect Master resided.

--

Inside the temple, the Sect Master took his seat, his appearance frail and aged. His face bore the wrinkles of a life spanning eras.

"It seems he's arrived," he murmured, looking up as Old Chang's aura intensified in the sky.

"My past mistakes have caught up with me," the Sect Master acknowledged.

"[800 Years Sword Slash]."

The air trembled as a colossal sword slash materialized in the sky, aimed at Chang Li.

"Sect Master!" Yin Xiu reached the mountain's peak.

"Oh, it's little Yin. Why have you come to this dangerous place?" the old Sect Master inquired, his face even more aged than before.

"I came here for precisely that reason, Sect Master," Yin Xiu replied.

"Who is this young man?" the Sect Master questioned Yin Xiu.

"He's a friend of mine, a new genius in our sect," Yin Xiu introduced with a touch of pride.

"Greetings, Sect Master," Alex bowed respectfully.

"Very well. Stay within the temple. Our formations will protect you. As Sect Master, I must do my part," the old Sect Master declared, his expression transitioning from a gentle smile to a cold seriousness.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

In an instant, he vanished, likely ascending to the sky.

"(The speed is unimaginable, holy crap!) Sect Master must be incredibly strong," Alex marveled.

"Indeed, but..." Yin Xiu began, her face marked with sadness. She was about to reveal something but refrained, looking pensive.

"What are you trying to say, Big Sister Yin?" Alex asked curiously.

"Sect Master employs a special swordsman technique that consumes his lifespan each time he uses it. He appears to be around 3000 years old, but in reality, the Sect Master is the second greatest genius the Central Continent has ever seen, just behind Golden Slayer Huanglong. He's barely 800 years old, but..." Yin Xiu's voice quivered, and she teared up.

"I see. But wouldn't he have died already if he keeps using his lifespan like this?" Alex questioned, sensing her sadness.

Yin Xiu shot him a glare.

Quickly correcting himself, Alex added, "What I meant is, if he's constantly using up his lifespan, shouldn't he be dead by now?" he said this but in his mind "(OH MY GOD!!! I FOUND THE PERFECT TECHNIQUW FOR ME)" He thought this as he looked infront.

Yin Xiu's expression softened slightly, and she replied with a cryptic air, "Well, you're right in a way. But the Sect Master is one of the strongest beings in the world. Let's just watch the fight." She said this and looked in the sky anticipating big clash.

--

"Yun Tian, you've returned," Old Chang addressed the elderly man before him.

"Hello, Big Bro—" Yun Tian began, but was swiftly interrupted.

"Don't call me that. [Golden Dragon Apocalypse]. Let's fight without words. I hope you remember my disdain for pre-fight talk," Old Chang's aura transformed.

"I understand." Yun Tian's gaze held a sense of sorrow as he drew his sword, preparing to engage.

Both fighters took a moment to examine each other...

And then they clashed.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Explosions echoed across the sky...

"What the—" Absolute Elder Bai was astounded. No movements had occurred, yet the sheer intensity of the blasts was inexplicable.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

Both combatants suddenly appeared before each other, their swords clashing in a dazzling display.

"[GOLDEN DRAGON DESTRUCTION]," Old Chang roared.

"[1200 YEARS SWORD SLASH]," Yun Tian countered.

BZZZSSSTT!!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

The collision of their attacks resulted in an immense explosion that cleared the sky of clouds.

"You've grown stronger, Yun Tian," Old Chang remarked amidst their struggle.

"Not as strong as you," Yun Tian retorted.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

"Can we stop this, please, Big Brother Chang... aaghghh," Yun Tian appealed, his voice laced with anguish.

Old Chang's eyes grew cold, and he swung his sword with even greater force.

"I told you not to call me that... And considering what you've done, I won't

rest until I kill you." Golden aura radiated from Old Chang's outstretched hand.

"Just tell me what I did. [WINDLESS SWORD SLASH]," Yun Tian's sword moved with a different technique.

"You!!! You!!! You!!! You bastard, asking me that?!! You're the one who betrayed us by revealing my family's location! I've waited so long for this moment! After I kill you, I'll finally be able to find some peace... Once I've avenged my family, I can finally exhale," Old Chang gritted his teeth, his anger palpable. "And do you know what else? You sold my family out to Demons! You knew what they'd do! My beloved wife, Huang Mei, and my precious reason for living, Little Jin... all because of you! You were responsible, and you betrayed us all!"

Yun Tian's gaze met Old Chang's with a mixture of resignation and sorrow. "Then do it. If my death is what you need to understand why I did it, go ahead. End me... and maybe, just maybe, you'll finally get it..."

"Then let me show you... [Golden: Full Release] HOW MUCH I DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!" With a thunderous declaration, Old Chang unleashed his full strength into the sky.

For a moment, the world fell silent...

And then, an event occurred that would be etched in history, resonating through the annals of time. It was a terror-inducing might that would stir hearts, a dominance of...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAR!!!

A resounding roar shook the heavens, golden aura enveloping the world. A formidable aura of a beast descended, casting an indelible sense of dread.

This was the aura of the Golden Dragon Huanglong.

End Of Chapter.