Chapter 2078 - 90: Borrowing Fire (2)

Gu Changzhi cast a knowing glance at the little girl behind him.

The next moment, the vast golden divine light transformed into a garment of glowing colors, falling upon Gu Xiaoman.

"..."

Gu Xiaoman stood stunned.

Her heart, previously filled with extreme anxiety, now felt at ease.

Gu Shen had once told her.

Mr. Gu Changzhi is recognized as the unparalleled War God of the East Continent, the most trustworthy sun in the world.

As long as Mr. Gu Changzhi is around, the East Continent will never suffer from oppression, unfairness, or bullying.

Now she truly experienced that sense of "security".

In the Four Seasons Wilderness, wild growth thrived under the fervent nourishment of the Light Fire, as Gu Changzhi raised his head. His gaze pierced through the mist-covered Sky Peak Divine Domain, directly targeting the Sky Divine Throne beyond the clouds.

Gu Changzhi spoke slowly, reciting the name of the Sky Divine Throne.

"Qinglong, I’ve heard that you wish to battle me?"

"..."

Qinglong’s face paled.

He never expected that the true means by which Meng Xizhou attacked the Source Tower was by resurrecting Gu Changzhi!

His will instantly connected with Deep Sea.

"Deep Sea! How is this possible? Without the Netherworld King Authority... how can they summon the deceased?"

Years ago, he discreetly manipulated the Lord of Wine to probe Gu Changzhi’s fate in Changye.

The final result was Di Jiu’s downfall and Gu Changzhi’s confirmed death!

In that battle, though he didn’t show himself, he continuously used the [Cloud Mirror] to spy, ultimately seeing a vague outline.

Gu Changzhi was able to manifest in the cemetery because of the Netherworld King Authority’s blessing, reversing life and death for a brief time!

"Lord Divine... this time is different from the cemetery incident."

Deep Sea’s voice was very respectful.

"Everything you’re seeing now is nothing but an illusion."

"Gu Changzhi’s spirit left in the letter is real, but the Four Seasons Wilderness, the Light Fire Rain—it’s all ’fabricated’ by burning spirit... once Gu Changzhi’s spirit is exhausted, all this will be rootless ash, eventually dissipating."

Qinglong’s expression darkened.

Of course, he understood it was all an illusion...

But since Gu Changzhi appeared, his Heart Lake had been uneasy.

Initially, it was just slight unease.

Now the sense of danger was almost like huge tidal waves, crashing down upon him.

"Indeed! Gu Changzhi... I’ve long wanted to battle you!"

Qinglong took a deep breath.

His previous remarks of "regret" were fact.

During Gu Changzhi’s peak years, his condition was not good.

The Longevity Technique requires a price to sustain life.

Although Qinglong absorbed and digested the prolonged lifespan shared by Tianshui, he also had to bear the rejection response from excess souls.

Thus...

He ultimately agreed to the [Deep Sea]’s tiger-leaving-mountain strategy, using the ploy of chasing Turing to lure Gu Changzhi out of the Five Continents.

When Gu Changzhi returned, he was already heavily injured.

By then, Gu Changzhi was not long for the world, needing no touch to naturally wither.

Sitting at this position that reaches the heavens, Qinglong was more arrogant than anyone else in the world... he had only ever lost one match.

It was the battle in his youth with the master of Extinguishing Candle!

That battle was many years ago.

But the shadow of that defeat was etched deeply into Qinglong’s bones, making him instinctively choose to "avoid battle" when facing the peak Gu Changzhi later.

For many years after, Qinglong would recall the choice he made back then.

He would also wonder, if he had chosen a direct confrontation, what would the outcome have been?

"Alright! Then let us battle!"

Gu Changzhi responded decisively!

He stepped forward directly, his speed like light, appearing in front of Qinglong almost instantaneously!

"???"

The traveller watching this scene felt his scalp tingle.

Despite being proficient in Space Origin, he couldn’t comprehend the speed of Gu Changzhi’s step.

It’s not difficult to tear space for rapid movement.

Every Fire Leader can do it.

But "instantaneous movement" visible to the naked eye and true instantaneous movement are different.

Gu Changzhi’s step was a true "instantaneous movement"!

No Space Gate involved, just instant appearance!

Such rapid motion, the faster it goes, the greater the pressure... what terrifying spatial pressure must Gu Changzhi’s "instantaneous movement" withstand?

Boom!

Gu Changzhi threw a punch, and the void of the Sky Peak Divine Domain directly shattered!

Qinglong’s pupils contracted suddenly, he hadn’t expected Gu Changzhi’s speed to be so swift and his actions so decisive!

He extended both hands to block, concentrating his utmost attention—

The entire [Infinite] of Sky Peak Divine Domain was mobilized by him to resist this punch!

In the realm of Infinite, an endless chasm was created!

"Crack!"

The vacuum barrier, called "Absolute Defense" by Qinglong, arose once more, yet in an instant it was broken by Gu Changzhi. The force of this punch was exceedingly fierce, even slowed down countless times the trajectory of the punch could not be seen clearly!

Because...

This punch was also "instantly present".

Due to Qinglong’s timely lift of his hands to guard his face.

Gu Changzhi’s punch crossed the Infinite, hitting Qinglong in the abdomen, bending the body of the Sky Divine Throne like a shrimp. The next moment, the mirrored surface of the entire Sky Divine Domain shattered amidst the tremors!

"My Infinite... how is that possible?"

Qinglong raised his head in disbelief.

He met Gu Changzhi’s calm eyes.

"Infinite?"

Gu Changzhi looked at his own fist, speaking softly: "What a coincidence, my punch is also called Infinite... I realized it at the Time Dojo."