HUMMM...

As soon as the Bodhisattva apparition appeared, a fierce energy fluctuation spread in all directions, enveloping the entire bottom of the pit. Everyone present—whether it was the Shi Jia Generals, the Armored Zombie Soldiers, or the host of Trialists—trembled violently, unable to move as if some unseen rule had bound their actions. At the same time, a sense of peace permeated the air.

Su Xuan sat cross-legged under the Bodhisattva apparition, his eyes closed in meditation, looking serene and composed. Watching him, an uncontrollable urge to kneel and worship rose in the hearts of the Trialists.

CRACK! CRACK!

The two Shi Jia Generals naturally refused to be restrained. They struggled continuously, twisting their bodies with the chilling and dreadful sound of misaligning bones. They staggeringly lifted their broadswords, inching closer to Su Xuan step by step. They didn't know the limits of Su Xuan's powerful move, but this was a perfect opportunity to kill him.

With each step the Shi Jia Generals took, the Bodhisattva apparition's body rotated slightly, as if it were turning to look back.

*If you don't turn back,*

*Then I will.*

*And then,*

*I will make sure you never turn back again.*

After a moment, the two Shi Jia Generals, resisting the invisible and oppressive restraints, were now only seven or eight meters away from Su Xuan. The Bodhisattva, too, had almost completely turned to face them.

The next second, as the Shi Jia Generals forcibly took another step forward, the Bodhisattva, whose eyes had been closed, suddenly opened them a sliver. A pressure that felt almost tangible fell heavily upon the Shi Jia Generals. Immediately after, Su Xuan, still seated cross-legged, slowly raised his right hand, opened his palm, and then swiftly pushed it downwards.

"Mercy!" Su Xuan uttered.

Simultaneously, the Bodhisattva also raised a hand and pressed its palm down.

BOOM!

A terrifying, destructive blast wave, like the torrent from a breached dam, surged violently towards the two Shi Jia Generals. Before the wave even reached them, their armor shattered into pieces. As the wave rolled over them, their desiccated skin turned to dust, leaving behind skeletons that also disintegrated into nothing. The only things left were the broadswords in their hands, embedded deep in the ground. It seemed Su Xuan had deliberately spared them, intending to take possession of the weapons. After easily slaying the two generals, the relentless wave of energy did not stop, sweeping away the Armored Zombie Soldiers in an instant, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.

The Trialists watched, stunned and gasping in shock. If such a wave of energy had been directed at them, they would have been annihilated in an instant, without even a chance to scream. They couldn't help the corners of their mouths from twitching. Su Xuan just said "mercy," so that palm strike from the Bodhisattva must be the Mercy Palm, right? That's just too damn merciful! At least death would be painless!

Su Xuan himself was shocked. This ultimate move from the system is too fierce, isn't it? It's a massive area-of-effect attack! Its power far exceeds my expectations! I'm certain that not even a warrior in the Late Stage of Longevity could escape this move unscathed! I've become seriously awesome because of this! If any expert is foolish enough to provoke me in the future, I'll just unleash this ultimate move. Who would dare to challenge me? Who would dare to disobey?

But this move has a huge side effect! In the process of the Bodhisattva turning and delivering the Mercy Palm, it nearly drained all of my cultivation energy. I don't even have the strength to blink right now. If someone were to attack me at this moment, I would have no ability to resist! I'm completely incapable of delivering another Mercy Palm!

Yet, to his surprise and delight, something else happened immediately.

HUMMM!

Accompanied by a strange sound in the air, the Bodhisattva apparition spread its hands and cradled him in its palms. A seven-colored lotus flower materialized beneath it, carrying him as it gently floated up into the sky. This ultimate move actually has a follow-up! It allows me to make an extraordinarily grand exit! How marvelous!

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

"Wow, it's so magical!"

The Trialists all looked up, exclaiming in amazement as Su Xuan floated higher and higher. But then the corners of their mouths twitched again. The ascending Bodhisattva apparition suddenly stopped, descended a short distance, waved its hand, and snatched the two broadswords from the ground before continuing its ascent.

This Valley Overlord... really leaves one speechless!

"Let's go, let's get out of here!"

"Let's go find the Valley Overlord!"

"The trial is over! The Valley Overlord is number one!"

"I feel so lucky to have been in the same trial as the Valley Overlord!"

The Trialists hurriedly began to climb out of the pit.

「Meanwhile,」

A group of people stood outside the sinkhole, staring intently into it. The person at the lead was Su Pei. She had just arrived, intending to lead her people down to resolve the crisis, only to witness Su Xuan single-handedly end it himself. Though her expression was calm, her eyes revealed an unconcealable shock.

But soon, she couldn't help but purse her lips. She watched as a Bodhisattva apparition, holding Su Xuan, rose majestically from the sinkhole in a magnificent spectacle. Of course, the Bodhisattva was also clutching two broadswords in its other hand.

HUMMM!

As soon as it ascended, the Bodhisattva gently set Su Xuan down and then dissipated. Su Xuan sat cross-legged on the ground, struggling to lift his eyelids. With a slight movement of his hand, the two broadswords vanished into his sachet space in the blink of an eye, as if he feared someone might snatch them away.

"You..." Su Pei took a step forward, raising a slender hand toward Su Xuan. "What exactly is going on with you?"

"Cousin!" Before Su Xuan could reply, Ji Sisi, who had been waiting anxiously nearby, rushed to his side. She supported him and asked with concern, "Are you all right? Are you hurt?"

"No, just a bit tired," Su Xuan replied weakly. He then turned to Su Pei. "I should be asking you what's the deal with this sinkhole? This was reckless. Don't you know people could have died!"

With that, his body slumped to the side, and he nestled into Ji Sisi's warm embrace. Ji Sisi held Su Xuan in her arms, her face filled with distress as she glared at Su Pei.

"He's not your cousin." Su Pei walked over slowly, looking down at Su Xuan. She said to Ji Sisi, "His name is Su Xuan."

Ji Sisi looked up at Su Pei, her pupils constricting. She saw a frightening glint in Su Pei's eyes, as if she could see through anything. In truth, if Su Xuan had been at his peak, Su Pei would not have so easily seen through his disguise. It was only because his cultivation energy was completely drained that he could barely maintain the transformation.

"Disperse!" Su Pei suddenly lifted a delicate finger and tapped it on Su Xuan's forehead.

An energy ripple spread across Su Xuan's body. His facial features shifted, and he reverted to his original appearance.

"Huh?"

Seeing the unfamiliar yet indescribably handsome face, Ji Sisi yelped in shock and hastily let go of Su Xuan. His body wobbled, on the verge of collapsing. She couldn't stop herself from immediately embracing him again.

She tilted her pretty face up and glared at Su Pei. "He... he's another one of my cousins! Don't you dare bully him!"

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