The starlight faded, Li Changzhou was still shrouded in divine brilliance.

He did not open his eyes. The Primordial Divine Tree appeared, a Dao Flower blossomed, and the pinnacle technique of the spear transformed into a talisman.

Another flower bloomed, in the center of the petals, an Immortal Sword released an infinite killing intent, vaguely trying to transform into a talisman but unable to stabilize, reverting back to an Immortal Sword.

This was the reward of Li Changzhou's battle with Tong Tian.

"With my current ability, how much chance do I have to win if the opponent arranges the Execution Immortal Sword Array?" Li Changzhou pondered.

There are two reasons for not killing Tong Tian.

First, he has already obtained the qualification to enter the second Holy City;

Second, and most importantly—Tong Tian did not arrange the Execution Immortal Sword Array.

The Array Map was seized by him personally; Tong Tian couldn't stop it and thus lost to Li Changzhou without any objections, willingly accepting defeat—this is also the reason why Li Changzhou obtained the qualification to enter the second Holy City.

Yet Li Changzhou felt it lacked some meaning.

He felt he won unworthily.

Next time, he will defeat the strongest Tong Tian, destroy the Execution Immortal Sword Array, and truly leave him speechless.

"Boom!"

The Bronze Spear emitted a thunderous sound, resonating with its owner's fighting spirit.

Though it won against the Four Execution Immortal Swords this time, it was not satisfied.

It can be said that the victory was because Li Changzhou was strong, not because it was superior to the Four Execution Immortal Swords.

Moreover, the Four Swords were forged to complement the Sword Array; without the Sword Array, they could not unleash their full power, and it also believed the victory was not thorough.

Li Changzhou laughed: "Indeed, the master makes the object!"

The main reason is that the Bronze Lightning Spear is a weapon of slaughter.

The war robe was also crafted by Li Changzhou himself, yet it was understated and restrained, even when pierced by the Execution Immortal Sword, the Artifact Spirit did not emit a battle cry, always silently guarding.

With ability restored, the technique of the spear transformed into talisman, and the Immortal Sword flower bloomed, yet Li Changzhou did not take immediate action.

He still needed to continue closed-door cultivation; the insights were yet to be fully digested.

As the old phoenix said, the battles between top-tier experts are not merely about technique, but also a clash of life experiences.

In the battle with Tong Tian, he fell into disadvantage several times, and only persevered through indomitable will.

These old Heavenly Positions might not have talents as great as Li Changzhou, but their life experiences vastly overshadow him, especially old combat-seasoned Heavenly Positions like Tong Tian; they are terrifying.

Li Changzhou drew the stars, setting up the formation.

Not a world-destroying killing array, it can only deal with ordinary Heavenly Positions.

The primary function of the formation is as an early warning; once a peer-level expert approaches, it will awaken Li Changzhou.

He yearned for bloody wars!

Stars encircled, the grand array was erected.

His entire body radiated divine brilliance, the Primordial Divine Tree appeared, and the golden figure on his brow clasped the "Wisdom Pearl."

The Great Dao roared, the will of heaven and earth emerged, blessing the master of destiny.

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While Li Changzhou was in closed cultivation digesting the battle's gains, the first Holy City was already in chaos.

The condition to enter the second Holy City was simple: win a life-or-death battle, but this simple rule represented endless hardships and bloodshed.

The combatants were in the Dead Sea Universe, due to its solid and relatively independent space, they were unable to communicate, but with a plethora of streamers present, external spectators still had a clear understanding of the overall situation.

"The first place of the tenth Starlight Sky Road met a True Dragon, only lasted ninety-two moves, blood spilled in the starlight, ripped apart alive!"

"The King of Black Fog's wife Turquoise Pool met the Crown Princess, both actively avoided her!"

"They, along with the King of Black Fog and True Dragon, follow different paths. The Crown Princess and Turquoise Pool believe that 'those who survive are the winners,' even in life-and-death battles, they choose opponents they are confident to beat!"

"Too terrifying, 'Always Invincible' actually lost! An old monk narrowly won by a move!"

"Is 'Always Invincible' dead??"

"No, she escaped, the old monk dare not chase, heavily injured. Too frightening, the old monk's strike made the whole universe seem to become the Buddha Country!"

"Who is it?"

"He himself claimed to be Shakyamuni, with the game name 'Tathagata.'

"Never heard of it, seems to be a dominant force among old Heavenly Positions, just never expected 'Always Invincible' would lose."

"Before the war, 'Always Invincible' already knew she would lose; she said she would defeat Shakyamuni in the seventh trial next time, don't know if it's true."

"Highly probable, 'Always Invincible' can converse with the past and the future; she must have glimpsed the future!"

"Seventh trial, did 'Always Invincible' become a Saint?"

"Who is this Daoist?! Actually fought the King of Black Fog for a full half month!"

"Another old Heavenly Position... Great Elder of the Divine Will Great Wall, old monarch of the Order Empire, master of Destruction Forbidden Land, ferryman of the Other Shore, all these old monsters have killed renowned player strongmen!"

"Big news, earth-shattering big news! The fifth of the first Starlight Sky Road, 'Never Compromise,' was killed!"

"How could it be!!!"

"No one among the top ten of the first Starlight Sky Road had ever lost, how could someone die! I don't believe it!"

"The news is true! 'Never Compromise' is really dead!"

"Who was the opponent? Was it also a strong player from the first Starlight Sky Road? Or a player from the second or third?"

"No, none of those! It was an old Heavenly Position named Zhang Bairen, seemed ordinary, but once he made a move, it was apocalypse, like the Heavenly Emperor in person, Saint Lord descending, the universe had to heed his command! What a terrifying Heavenly Will!"

"Yet another top ten of Starlight Sky Road was defeated, the opponent claimed to be Li Er, but thankfully survived, there's still hope."

Aside from encountering Li Changzhou's Tong Tian, experts from the Heavenly Court who traveled to the outer heavens and Spiritual Mountain displayed divine power, achieving illustrious feats, making their names known across all realms.