Chapter 61: Reaching the Summit of Glory

Gu Liuyun frowned, acutely sensing a trace of abnormality.

He perceived that the aura of the remaining fragment was actually coming from an abandoned factory in the suburbs!

Not good, someone had gotten there first!

His gaze turned sharp and firm as iron, "Let's go!"

Ye Manman, Chen Jiaojiao, and Lin Qingsuang followed closely behind. The tense atmosphere enveloped the four of them like an invisible net.

Inside the abandoned factory, a chilly wind blew constantly, and the air was filled with a nauseating smell of rust.

"Gu Liuyun, you've finally come." A cold voice broke the silence, as grating as a venomous snake hissing.

An old man dressed in black with a withered face slowly walked out, followed by a few gloomy and terrifying subordinates.

This old man was none other than the leader of the villainous faction pulling all the strings—"Ghost Shadow."

"Hand over the fragment." Gu Liuyun said in an icy tone, without a shred of wasted words.

Ghost Shadow smiled sinisterly, "Just you? You want to snatch the fragment from my hands? Pure delusion!" He was toying with a fragment radiating seven-colored light in his hand—it was precisely the final piece Gu Liuyun had been searching for so bitterly!

"Today, I'll let you witness what true power is!" Ghost Shadow let out a cruel laugh, and a powerful aura instantly swept over, as if trying to crush Gu Liuyun into dust.

Gu Liuyun only felt a tightness in his chest, and breathing became difficult.

This old bastard's strength was even greater than he had imagined!

An invisible pressure, like Mount Tai weighing down on his crown, left him almost breathless.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, oppressive enough to be suffocating.

His inner self was also locked in a constant struggle: should he back down, or risk it all in a desperate fight?

"Gu Liuyun, surrender now! You have no chance of winning!" Ghost Shadow's voice, like demonic sounds from hell, continuously eroded Gu Liuyun's willpower.

Gu Liuyun took a deep breath, a flash of resolution in his eyes, "It's still far too early to conclude who wins or loses..."

The corners of Gu Liuyun's mouth raised slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile.

"Old thing, you underestimate me far too much!" Before his voice faded, a powerful fluctuation of spiritual energy erupted from within him like a volcanic eruption, instantly sweeping across the entire factory!

The originally dim sky was suddenly torn apart by a dazzling beam of light.

Gu Liuyun's eyes at this moment were like two burning stars, radiating a light that made people's hearts palpitate.

He quickly formed hand seals, chanting incantations as an ancient and mysterious aura permeated the air.

"Immortal Art: Galaxy Fall!"

Accompanied by a deafening roar, countless brilliant starlight beams descended from the heavens like a meteor shower, smashing toward Ghost Shadow and his subordinates!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Explosions resounded one after another, and the entire factory trembled violently.

Ghost Shadow and his subordinates appeared utterly vulnerable in front of this world-destroying attack.

They screamed and struggled, but were completely unable to withstand this formidable power.

The starlight dissipated, and the dust settled.

Ghost Shadow's figure was in a sorry state, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with terror and sheer disbelief.

Never in his wildest dreams had he expected that Gu Liuyun was concealing such formidable strength!

"This... This is impossible..." Ghost Shadow trembled as he spoke, his voice filled with despair.

Gu Liuyun stood proudly like a heavenly deity descending to earth, looking down at Ghost Shadow with disdain as he sneered, "I said before, it's still too early to call the winner. Now, do you have any last words?"

At this moment, Lin Qingsuang's eyes were filled with deep affection. She rushed to Gu Liuyun's side, grabbed his arm excitedly, and asked with concern, "Liuyun, are you alright?"

Gu Liuyun gently pulled her into his arms, lightly stroked her hair, and spoke softly, "I'm fine, don't worry."

Ye Manman and Chen Jiaojiao also walked over, their faces beaming with joyful smiles.

"Gu Liuyun, you are simply amazing!" Chen Jiaojiao said excitedly.

"I knew you could do it!" Ye Manman looked at Gu Liuyun with tenderness like water.

Gu Liuyun looked around, seeing the adoring gazes of everyone, his heart filled with pride.

An aura of supreme dominance radiated from him, enveloping the entire factory.

Ghost Shadow looked at the scene before him, "Heh, you guys are celebrating too early..."

Ghost Shadow smiled sinisterly and pulled a pitch-black bead from his robes.

"Heh, want to beat me? Not that easily! Explode!" The black bead instantly expanded, emitting a destructive aura.

Gu Liuyun's expression changed abruptly, and he violently pushed the three girls beside him away, "Get back!" "Boom!" With a heaven-shaking roar, the shockwave of the explosion blasted Gu Liuyun away. He crashed heavily onto the ground, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as his vision blurred.

"Liuyun!" The three girls cried out in alarm, trying to rush forward, but were blocked by the aftermath of the explosion.

The dangerous aura permeated the air once more, and the abandoned factory seemed to have transformed into a purgatory on earth.

Gu Liuyun struggled to his feet, his body swaying, but there was not a shred of fear in his eyes—only a raging, burning desire for battle.

"You think you can defeat me with such cheap tricks? In your dreams!" He roared furiously, spiritual energy surging wildly within his body as an unprecedented power erupted from within him.

"Immortal Art: Nine Heavens Mystic Thunder!" The sky abruptly changed color, dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed and thunder rumbled.

Thick bolts of lightning descended from the heavens like divine punishment from the nine heavens, fiercely striking Ghost Shadow.

Ghost Shadow's eyes widened in horror, and he tried to dodge, but it was already too late.

"Ah!" With a piercing scream, Ghost Shadow vanished into ashes amidst the thunder.

The aftermath of the explosion gradually dispersed, leaving the abandoned factory in utter ruin.

Gu Liuyun stood at the place where the fragments converged and pocketed the final piece.

The nine fragments merged into one, emitting a dazzling light as a powerful surge of energy poured into his body.

His cultivation instantly broke through, reaching an unprecedented height.

He felt as though he had merged with the heaven and earth, possessing the power to control everything.

He slowly opened his eyes, which shone with a brilliant radiance.

The people around him fell to their knees one after another, "Welcome, Immortal Master!" Gu Liuyun stood atop the ruins, looking down at everyone, a majestic aura of absolute supremacy naturally welling up inside him.

A sense of glory filled his heart.

He lived happily together with Ye Manman, Chen Jiaojiao, Lin Qingsuang, and the other girls bound to him by countless intertwined threads of fate.

He became a legend in the world of cultivation, and his story was passed down through generations, inspiring one generation of cultivators after another.

However, on a serene night, as Gu Liuyun stood by the window gazing at the starry sky, he suddenly sensed a new mysterious force watching him from the shadows.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, "Interesting..."