Gradually. The aftermath dissipated.
Barely able to discern the blurry figures.
On the exquisite chessboard, the civil and military officials of the Qin Dynasty stood upright, their presence sharp, like spears piercing the heaven and earth.
Gui Guzi stood at the edge, his expression calm, clothes tidy, untouched by any harm.
And opposite him, Hongjun staggered, retreating hundreds of thousands of miles, with disheveled blood-red hair draped on his shoulders, eyes sunken, skeleton-like.
The vital blood within him had been burned away.
His strength had fallen to the mid-rule domain stage.
Moreover, his physical body suffered severe damage, with cracks bleeding alarmingly.
Who won?
Who lost?
It’s already discernible by the naked eye!
"We’ve won!"
Ancient powerhouses like Ren Zu, Emperor Xia, and Emperor Shang had tears in their eyes, overwhelmed with emotion.
Emperor, can you see?
In this battle, humanity has triumphed!
"Kill!"
Compared to Ren Zu and others’ excitement, Gui Guzi remained calm, not relaxing in the slightest, controlling the exquisite chessboard, launching another attack.
The rules of operation manifested!
With the power of civil and military officials galloping!
Making the gradually calming chaos outer world boil again.
"Even if I die, I won’t let you have it easy!"
Hongjun suddenly raised his head, crazily looking at the exquisite chessboard descending from above, his hands sealed, and his gaunt body began to swell, exuding a violent aura.
Self-detonation!
He knew he had lost this battle!
But even in death, he wanted to drag the enemy to the grave!
"Watch out!"
Gui Guzi’s expression changed slightly, a vast power broke through the void, forming thousands of protective shields around Hongjun.
At the edge of the chaos outer world, Xuanzang, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan changed color, hurriedly tearing the void, rushing into the battlefield, swirling with rule power, deploying layers of protective shields.
"Great Wall, appear..."
Inside the grand world of Nine Provinces, Qin Wudao quickly ordered.
However, before he finished speaking, a world-shattering explosion sounded from the battlefield center, so loud it temporarily deafened the masses.
Countless weaker Martial Artists painfully covered their ears, with blood pouring from seven orifices.
Even more collapsed directly, passing out.
Boom!
Following this, an indescribable terrifying force, like boiling tides, swept across, destroying everything in its path.
Destruction!
Annihilation!
Death!
In an instant, the entire chaos outer world vanished.
And within a fraction of a breath later, the destructive force surged into the chaos inner world, fracturing time and space, turning it into a blank slate, forcibly erased.
Simultaneously, the aftermath destroyed the protective shields set by Gui Guzi, Xuanzang, and others, striking the myriad worlds.
Crack!
The crystal walls trembled, breaking into countless cracks.
All worlds trembled, akin to a lone boat in a stormy sea, always at risk of being capsized, leaving countless beings pale, fearful, and anxious.
Soon, the power of Hongjun’s self-detonation spread across the endless Primordial Cosmos.
The starry sky twisted!
The numerous realms’ paths crouched!
Many stars near the worlds exploded, disintegrating into ash!
"Rule domain self-detonation?"
"What a pity!"
In the depths of the starry sky, even the old narrowed his pupils, tightly watching the myriad worlds, completely engulfed by destructive force, unable to discern specifics, feeling a sense of regret.
To him, the myriad worlds were no more!
All beings living in the worlds, including those few extraordinary warriors, should have perished.
The power of a rule domain Martial Artist’s self-detonation is simply too formidable!
Enough to obliterate a universe.
And the myriad worlds were at the explosion’s center unless a power beyond the rule domain intervened, there’s little hope for the beings within.
"Hm?"
But the next moment, even the old’s brow furrowed.
For he was surprised to find that the aftermath from the worlds wasn’t that intense, equal to a Unity Realm Stage Martial Artist’s self-detonation.
How could this be?
"Could it be... the worlds withstood the aftermath?"
Suddenly, even the old’s eyes widened, a staggering thought emerging in his mind, shifting his expression repeatedly.
The myriad worlds’ ability to withstand a rule domain Martial Artist’s self-detonation only suggests two possibilities.
First, there’s a Creation Realm powerhouse presiding over the worlds.
Second, the worlds possess some powerful divine artifact.
He leaned more towards the second possibility.
He’s long suspected the myriad worlds harbor a mighty treasure, but lacked evidence; however, this time their resistance reinforced his belief.
"A treasure that can resist rule domain self-detonation!"
The old man’s eyes narrowed, a hint of cunning gleaming.
Honestly, he’s tempted!
The essence of the martial world is nothing but a matter of ’struggle.’
Only through struggle can one grow stronger!
As for benevolence, morality, once the stakes are high enough, all can be cast aside.
"But, the worlds are strong, must collaborate with that cold-blooded fellow..."
Luckily, the old man wasn’t overwhelmed by greed, remained sensible, pondered a bit, and said to those nearby, "Wait here, I’ll return shortly!"
Upon finishing, he vanished instantly.
...
Chaos outer world.
Amid the violent aftermath, Gui Guzi, Xuanzang, Sun Quan, and others formed a circle, resisting the destructive force from all directions.
"That Hongjun is indeed decisive, self-detonates without hesitation!"
Li Yuanba carried the Drum Weng Golden Hammer on his head, with primordial thunder and strength rules rippling, supporting the protective shield, unable to help but marvel.
Self-detonation!
Means the soul scatters, no chance for reincarnation!
"Self-detonation? Hongjun isn’t that foolish!"
Gui Guzi shook his head, softly laughed.
He always feels something’s amiss, though Hongjun was losing in the battle, he wasn’t at mortal peril, why not consider fleeing?
Moreover, from what he knows, Hongjun is extremely selfish, unscrupulous, cherishing his life dearly!
How would he so willingly self-detonate?
"State Preceptor, are you suggesting Hongjun’s self-detonation is fake?"
Zhuge Liang wondered aloud.
Bai Qi, Zhao Yun, Xiang Yu, and others listened with puzzled expressions looking at Gui Guzi.
Judging from the power of the self-detonation, it’s not fake at all!
"Truth hidden within lies, after the destructive force fades, truth shall be evident!"
Gui Guzi smiled, speaking.
Upon hearing, the others stopped asking, patiently waited.
After half a moment, the destructive force weakened, and Gui Guzi and others lifted the protective shields, scanning the chaos world, everywhere infused with destructive Rhymes in Dao, annihilating everything, inwardly shocked.
Gui Guzi stepped forward, focusing his mind, vast divine sense sweeping over, meticulously inspecting the chaos outer world and inner world.
Moments later, his brow furrowed, spoke coldly, "Nothing!"
"State Preceptor, what are you searching for?" Zhuge Liang asked.
"The broken jade!"
Gui Guzi didn’t conceal, replied solemnly.
Chapter 1326: 1318: Self-Detonation
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