Strange ripples appeared on the surface of the lake at Wuyou Ferry.

A tall, imposing man in black robes stood on the water, his scarlet eyes fixed on Gu Xuan.

His skin was as pale as a corpse, and his body was shrouded in dark resentment. With each step he took, the lake surface froze into ice, which then instantly shattered.

"Anyone who trespasses on the Worry-Free Ferry... shall die!"

His voice was hoarse, as if he hadn't spoken for millennia, carrying an aura of decay and death.

Gu Xuan remained calm, as if the early-stage Cave Heaven Realm expert before him was nothing more than an insignificant ant.

However, only he himself knew the truth.

This already surpasses the strongest cultivation level in the Xuanhuang Universe—the Primal Ancestor.

He couldn't help but feel somewhat surprised that this strange place, formed from the corpses of gods and demons, could actually give birth to such a powerful being.

It should be understood that the Xuanhuang Universe is merely a lower-level universe.

It's just the worst one.

Therefore, the Primordial Ancestor is already at the pinnacle of existence in the Xuanhuang Universe.

Despite this, Gu Xuan showed no fear whatsoever.

He knew that although his cultivation was at the peak of the Immortal Realm, it was indeed slightly inferior to that of his opponent.

But he still has a trump card in his hand, which is the strongest founding rule he has mastered—the stronger the opponent, the stronger he becomes!

Gu Xuan was all too aware of the power of this rule.

No matter how strong the opponent is, he can always surpass them by a whole level.

Therefore, facing this powerful expert at the early stage of the Cave Heaven Realm...

Gu Xuan showed no sign of backing down; on the contrary, a strong fighting spirit surged within him.

Early stage of the Cave Heaven Realm?

Sorry, but I'm stronger than you!

He muttered to himself.

He then raised his eyes, his gaze blazing with fighting spirit, "System, grow stronger when facing stronger opponents, activate!"

[The strongest creation rule has been activated for the host: the stronger the opponent, the stronger you become; your cultivation level has been automatically indicated as the peak of the Cave Heaven Realm.]

........

The moment the system finished speaking.

An indescribable, terrifying power suddenly erupted from Gu Xuan's body!

This power seemed to originate from the chaotic forces deep within the universe, carrying boundless pressure and an aura of destruction.

Gu Xuan's body trembled slightly under the impact of this force, and his meridians, bones and muscles were under tremendous pressure.

However, he was not destroyed by this force.

On the contrary, under the baptism of this power, his cultivation level increased rapidly like a rocket!

In the blink of an eye, Gu Xuan's cultivation broke through the shackles of the Immortal Realm and entered a brand new realm—the Cave Heaven Realm!

But this was not the end; Gu Xuan's cultivation did not remain at the Cave Heaven Realm.

Instead, it continued its rapid ascent, seemingly without end.

Finally, when Gu Xuan's cultivation reached the peak of the Cave Heaven Realm, this terrifying power gradually subsided...

At this moment, Gu Xuan exuded a chilling aura.

His strength has far surpassed that of ordinary Cave Heaven Realm experts, and he is even capable of fighting against Heavenly Monarch Realm giants!

........

At that very moment, the man in black robes suddenly made his move!

"boom!"

With a single palm strike, the lake surface exploded instantly, and the raging black water transformed into countless vengeful ghosts, roaring as they lunged at Gu Xuan—

Each vengeful spirit of a god or demon contains resentment at the level of an immortal.

It is enough to erode a cultivator's soul, causing them to sink into eternal damnation!

Gu Xuan snorted coldly.

With a flick of his sleeve, nine golden runes appeared around him, forming an array.

"town!"

The runes shone with dazzling golden light, and wherever they passed, gods, demons, and vengeful spirits wailed and vanished.

The man in black robes narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised.

“You… are not an ordinary cultivator.”

Gu Xuan smiled faintly: "You are no ordinary gatekeeper either."

The man in the black robe remained silent for a moment, then suddenly grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"I am 'Minghai,' a vengeful spirit that perished in the war between gods and demons in the chaotic ancient era, guarding Wuyou Ferry for 30,000 years."

Gu Xuan's eyes flickered slightly.

Sure enough, this guy is a remnant soul from the previous era!

"If you don't want to die again, get out of my way."

Gu Xuan said indifferently, "Worry-Free Ferry has what I need, and I don't want to waste my time."

Minghai chuckled softly, and his figure vanished abruptly!

When it reappeared, it was already behind Gu Xuan, its withered claws reaching straight for his back!

"die!"

Gu Xuan threw a punch, clashing head-on with Ming Hai's claw!

Boom—

A terrifying shockwave exploded, overturning the entire Wuyou Ferry lake and revealing mountains of corpses piled up at the bottom!

"I admit, you are really strong."

Minghai gave a cold smile, "But in Wuyou Ferry, you are not invincible."

He suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a ball of black flame!

That flame was no ordinary fire, but rather the resentment of gods and demons from the chaotic ancient era, called "Soul-Eating Demon Flame," which could burn away the soul of a cultivator!

Gu Xuan frowned and retreated rapidly.

At the same time, he formed a hand seal, and a golden barrier appeared.

"laugh--"

The demonic flames scorched the barrier, emitting a piercing corrosive sound, and the barrier was slowly melting away!

"it's useless."

Minghai grinned maliciously, "This fire is specifically designed to counter your rules!"

Gu Xuan's gaze darkened.

This guy seems to be stronger in Wuyoudu.

——

Gu Xuan stopped resisting and flashed away to avoid the pursuit of the demonic flames.

His gaze swept toward the isolated island in the middle of the lake. The stone tablet was so close, yet it was blocked by Minghai.

"We have to find a way to get around him..."

Gu Xuan's mind raced, and suddenly the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

Immediately afterwards, he raised his hand sharply, and a blood-red rune appeared in his palm!

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