The Heaven-Shocking Technique is the fifth move of the Shocking God Sword Technique, its power far surpassing the preceding four moves.

Originally, with Wang Ruoxie's current cultivation, he was completely incapable of performing the Heaven-Shocking Technique. Although it is just the fifth move of the Shocking God Sword Technique, its true power is sufficient to rival a mid-tier Celestial Martial Technique, even surpassing it.

However, at least an Essence Pill Realm cultivation is required for him to perform this Heaven-Shocking Technique.

This means that he is forcibly using the Heaven-Shocking Technique now, not only reducing its power but also suffering backlash afterward.

Nevertheless, he has no choice but to do so. Facing Gu Wenshan, who has a First Layer cultivation of the Essence Pill Realm, even if he uses the Blood Burning Secret Technique or even the Blood Fusion Forbidden Technique, he might still be unable to truly contend with him.

Thus, he can only choose to forcefully use the Heaven-Shocking Technique, taking a risk and fighting with all his might.

Fortunately, he has thirty-six chakras within his body and has formed a Grand Cycle of the Celestial Spirit Number, making his True Essence far superior to that of normal Ninth Layer of Meridian Passage Realm cultivators.

Although he still cannot compare directly with a true First Layer of the Essence Pill Realm, the gap is not insurmountable.

Wang Ruoxie, using the Blood Burning Secret Technique, burned nearly fifty percent of his Qi and Blood before finally succeeding in executing the Heaven-Shocking Technique.

The richness of his Qi and Blood was such that even just ten percent could rival the full Qi and Blood of a typical peer, let alone burning fifty percent—showcasing how terrifying the power unleashed could be.

"What a terrifying swordsmanship."

"Heavens... What sword technique is this? The power unleashed is so terrifying."

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Feeling the terrifying power contained within Wang Ruoxie's Heaven-Shocking Sword, everyone was shaken to the core.

Even Gu Wenshan's face drastically changed, proving he sensed a huge threat from this sword.

To know that he was genuinely a First Layer of the Essence Pill Realm, yet he felt threatened by someone with only a cultivation of the Meridian Passage Realm. Moreover, Wang Ruoxie was an Alchemy Master, which made it even harder for him to accept.

"Vajra Evil Fire Palm."

In the face of Wang Ruoxie's frightening sword, Gu Wenshan's expression became more solemn, and then he directly swung his palm.

Instantly, a massive golden palm seal formed in an instant, surrounded by strands of terrifying Evil Fire.

Evil Fire is far superior to ordinary flames, powerful enough to easily incinerate normal Ninth Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm cultivators or even Half-Step Essence Pill.

However, fearing that he might accidentally kill Wang Ruoxie with one strike, Gu Wenshan withdrew some of his power at the last moment.

The massive palm seal, carrying a scorching hot temperature, descended like a meteor towards Wang Ruoxie.

"Boom, boom..."

Amidst the deafening, heaven-shaking booms, a storm of endless Sword Qi instantly collided with the massive palm seal.

The violent Vigorous Qi raged around, forcing those from the Gu Family and Su Family to retreat, even prompting them to activate their True Essence Shields to fend off the terrifying Vigorous Qi.

Eventually, the Sword Qi dissipated, and the palm seal was utterly destroyed.

Hastily focusing their gazes, everyone saw Wang Ruoxie and Gu Wenshan still standing in their original places. However, Wang Ruoxie was completely unharmed, while Gu Wenshan had traces of blood seeping from his body.

It implied that in this strike, it seemed Gu Wenshan was at a disadvantage.

"Did I see that correctly? Gu Wenshan actually lost?"

A Su Family youth spoke in disbelief.

Du Xiu, Liu He, Su Zetao, Su Qiuling, Su Qingxue, and all the Su Family members were equally shocked.

"Impossible... The Patriarch can't possibly lose."

A Gu Family youth shouted incredulously.

Gu Junyan and other Gu Family members were also horrified, finding it utterly unbelievable to see this scene unfold.

In their eyes, Gu Wenshan was an invincible existence, and they had never imagined he would lose, let alone to an Alchemy Master with the cultivation of the Meridian Passage Realm.

"How is this possible?"

Gu Wenshan's expression turned extremely ugly, and his gaze toward Wang Ruoxie was filled with a sharp intent to kill.

Although his injuries were not severe and did not affect his strength, the fact remained that he had lost.

To be a dignified First Layer of the Essence Pill Realm and yet be defeated by a Ninth Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm Pill Master was an intolerable humiliation.

At this moment, only one thought persisted in Gu Wenshan's mind—no matter what, he had to eliminate his opponent, or else he would be ridiculed by countless people.

"I have to admit, your strength is enough to earn my attention, but that's all. With this next strike, you won't escape death."

Gu Wenshan's eyes glinted coldly as he spoke to Wang Ruoxie.

"That's all? Then what about those injuries on your body?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ruoxie looked at Gu Wenshan with a mocking expression and sneered.

Even though the previous sword consumed him greatly, the result was not disappointing, as it not only blocked Gu Wenshan's palm but also injured him.

As for himself, thanks to his formidable physical body and the support of the Black Tortoise Battle Armor, he remained completely unharmed.

"If I hadn't held back, you would have been killed by that palm."

Gu Wenshan said, coldly looking at Wang Ruoxie.

In the previous palm strike, not only had he not used his full strength, but he had also withdrawn some power at the last moment, so he still believed he could completely eliminate his opponent.

Upon hearing Gu Wenshan's words, all those from the Gu Family breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Indeed, how could the Patriarch lose? It turned out he had held back.

The members of the Su Family, including Su Zetao, though somewhat disappointed, felt it was to be expected because, in their understanding, the Meridian Passage Realm could not possibly contend with the Essence Pill Realm, let alone win.

Unless Wang Ruoxie was one of those legendary peerless geniuses, only such talents could break the shackles of a Great Realm to defeat an Essence Pill Realm with Meridian Passage cultivation.

But how was that possible? Even throughout the entire Five Domains of Yun Province, there were only so few peerless geniuses. How could they appear so easily?

"Prepare to die."

At this moment, Gu Wenshan roared, and then struck another palm out.

The next moment, endless Evil Fire erupted forth, eventually condensing into massive golden palm seals, sweeping across to kill Wang Ruoxie.

"Heaven-Shocking Technique!"

Wang Ruoxie uttered lightly, then swung his sword once more.

The sword light shone brilliantly, Sword Qi howling, Sword Intent filled the sky.

The endless Sword Qi transformed into a massive Sword Shadow, standing between heaven and earth as if it were about to pierce the firmament.

"Slash!"

As the words calmly escaped Wang Ruoxie's lips, the massive Sword Shadow pierced through the void and slashed towards the incoming and overwhelming palm seals.

"Boom, boom..."

The void shook, terrifying booms rolled through, as Vigorous Qi containing destructive power burst into the heavens and earth.

Both Wang Ruoxie and Gu Wenshan's entire bodies were instantly engulfed by this horrendous Qi, making it impossible for anyone to see their current state.

Eventually, everything gradually returned to calm.

As the crowd managed to see the state of the two, their gazes involuntarily froze there.

"A peerless genius!"

After a long time, an unknown person exclaimed.

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