Keep chasing The real one is home.

"That's my divine sword!"

"Damn it, my Azure Nether Sword!"

"And my Profound Light Sword!"

A group of prodigies watched as Gu Qingfeng, like a Sword Immortal, controlled over a thousand divine swords, gnashing their teeth in fury.

"Go!"

With a single command from Gu Qingfeng, he pointed his sword at the colossal hand stretching across the sky.

Hum—!

The thousand divine swords merged into one, transforming into a massive blade radiating boundless divine light!

The next moment, the colossal sword clashed with the giant hand!

Boom—!

Divine light erupted in all directions!

A violent shockwave of divine power exploded, scattering even the clouds in the sky.

The sheer force of the impact was so overwhelming that even the prodigies standing far outside the range were affected. Their expressions changed drastically as they hastily summoned their divine power to shield themselves, colorful protective barriers flickering to life.

Yet, within moments, those barriers shattered.

Countless prodigies coughed up blood and were sent flying, their faces filled with terror. They never imagined that even the residual shockwaves could be so devastating.

The elders of their sects immediately intervened, shielding their disciples.

When the divine light finally dissipated, an astonishing sight greeted everyone.

Gu Qingfeng's colossal sword had pierced straight through the giant hand!

Amidst the dazzling sword radiance, the massive hand crumbled into nothingness!

The onlookers were utterly shaken, their minds and beliefs shattered.

Just who is this man?!

He had actually blocked a strike from a Heaven’s Chosen realm expert—a true powerhouse of that realm!

Even Blood River Sage wore a look of surprise, but it quickly twisted into murderous intent. Though he hadn’t used his full strength, this single strike should have been impossible for anyone below the Heaven’s Chosen realm to withstand.

In all of history, only the legendary Young Heavenly Emperor had ever achieved such a feat.

This brat cannot be allowed to live. He must not be given the chance to grow stronger!

Though Gu Qingfeng had blocked Blood River Sage’s attack, he showed no joy. He knew the other party hadn’t gone all out—this was merely an attempt to capture him.

Yet, that single sword strike had drained most of his energy. He couldn’t unleash a second one anytime soon.

The root of the problem was his cultivation—it was still too weak. Controlling a thousand divine swords at once consumed too much power, leaving him with only enough for one strike.

If he had formed a flawless Divine Core, even ten such strikes would be no issue.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Time to make a run for it.

With that thought, Gu Qingfeng immediately turned tail and fled.

Blood River Sage sneered. "You think you can escape, thief?!"

In an instant, he transformed into a streak of bloody light, chasing after Gu Qingfeng.

"Golden Light Flight!"

Whoosh!

A blinding golden radiance erupted from Gu Qingfeng’s body as he burst forth with unimaginable speed, vanishing beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Blood River Sage’s expression darkened. Such incredible speed!

The bloody light flickered as he pursued, but even as a Heaven’s Chosen realm expert, he was still slightly slower than Gu Qingfeng’s Golden Light Flight at full power.

Still, Blood River Sage remained calm. He knew Gu Qingfeng couldn’t sustain such speed for long. Once his energy ran out, he would be caught.

Seeing this, the dozen or so other Heaven’s Chosen realm experts also transformed into streaks of light, chasing after Gu Qingfeng.

They had two goals:

First, to avenge their disciples.

Second, to see if they could snatch a piece of the pie for themselves.

Even a fool could tell Gu Qingfeng was loaded—those thousand divine swords, a Saint-tier weapon, a movement technique faster than a Heaven’s Chosen expert’s, and the terrifying combat power to block a Heaven’s Chosen strike.

All of it pointed to one thing: this kid held heaven-defying secrets!

Even Heaven’s Chosen experts couldn’t resist such temptation.

"Blood River Daoist, this brat stole my disciple’s spatial ring in the Hanging Heaven Secret Realm and even injured him. Hand him over to me for punishment."

"Nonsense! None of you interfere! This brat ruined my disciple’s purity—he must be handed to my Heavenly River Sect for judgment!"

The Heaven’s Chosen experts bickered even as they chased, each wanting to seize Gu Qingfeng for themselves and prevent others from interfering.

Though they all claimed to seek justice, their true intentions were obvious.

They just didn’t say it outright—after all, as Heaven’s Chosen experts, they still cared about face.

Gu Qingfeng, still fleeing, noticed with dismay that the number of pursuers had grown from just Blood River Sage to over a dozen—all Heaven’s Chosen realm experts!

Fine! You old bastards just wait! Once I grow stronger, I’ll loot every last one of your sects!

"Kid up ahead, stop running! Come to me willingly. Though you injured my disciple, if you return to my sect to apologize and accept punishment, I’ll spare your life."

"If you don’t, once Blood River Sage catches you, you’ll wish for death!"

Blood River Sage, leading the chase, roared in fury. "Old fool! This wretch killed my young master! He must return to the Netherworld Sect to face judgment! None of you dare interfere!"

"Killed your young master? So what? He stole a treasure of my sect—this matter is too grave! He must come with me!"

The Heaven’s Chosen experts’ excuses grew increasingly absurd, infuriating Gu Qingfeng.

"You shameless old farts! If you want my treasures, just say it! Stop pretending to be righteous!"

"Impudent brat!"

"Silence! As Heaven’s Chosen experts, how could we covet your meager possessions?"

"Boy, stop struggling and surrender!"

Damn these old geezers!

Gu Qingfeng cursed inwardly. He could feel his energy dwindling—Golden Light Flight wouldn’t last much longer.

Once he could no longer use it, his normal speed would never outrun Heaven’s Chosen experts.

His only hope now was to reach the Primordial Forbidden Zone.

As for his Palm World, he didn’t consider using it. Against so many Heaven’s Chosen experts, it was better not to reveal that trump card.

Just as his energy was about to run out, the distant horizon revealed the edge of the Primordial Forbidden Zone. Gu Qingfeng’s heart leaped with joy.

Finally!

But then, the voices of his pursuers rang out again.

"Kid, ahead lies the Primordial Forbidden Zone—a place cursed by the heavens. Entering it will annihilate your soul! You have nowhere left to run. Surrender now, and I’ll spare your life!"

"Young man, I’m not like that fool Blood River. Our grudge isn’t deep. Return my sect’s treasure, and I’ll ensure your survival."

Ignoring their pleas, Gu Qingfeng smirked coldly before pouring his remaining energy into Golden Light Flight—

Whoosh!

He shot straight into the Primordial Forbidden Zone.

The Heaven’s Chosen experts all paled, stopping dead in their tracks at the boundary of the forbidden land, not daring to step inside.

From within the forbidden zone, Gu Qingfeng sneered at them.

"Heh heh heh... I’m home now. Why don’t you keep chasing, you bastards?!"