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They felt the terror of Li Hengsheng's move!
Three Prenatal experts simultaneously felt fear, especially as they were bombarded by the luminescence of the sun and moon.
Boom!
The giant's palm crushed towards them, and the three felt their Prenatal essence crumbling. Soon after, everyone felt as if their bones were being ground by endless mountains.
It was almost a crushing blow from another dimension.
The three Prenatal experts were collectively shaken and repelled.
With one move, Li Hengsheng's Sun-Moon Radiance forced out the potential of his divine body, unmatched in power, causing the three to spew out a mouthful of blood.
Hua Xianggu even fell into the pond.
Mu Hongxue and Mu San hit the ground, trying to get up but felt as if all their bones were broken, the pain unbearable.
With one strike, he repelled three Prenatal experts, a scene that shocked everyone present!
Everyone in the Mu residence was dumbfounded.
Wan Guifeng and others knew of Li Hengsheng's strength, but they didn't expect it to be this formidable.
To think that a Great Perfection realm could contend with Prenatal Realm experts.
But that wasn't all.
Just one move had defeated three Prenatal experts.
This was beyond their comprehension.
"Are disciples from Dao Mountain Ancient Land this formidable?" Huang Lan elders were also shocked by this scene.
They had just been wondering where Li Hengsheng's confidence came from, and what trump card he might have.
Turns out, there was no trump card; his own strength was just monstrous, pure and simple!
Great Perfection defeating three united Prenatal experts—if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would have doubted the sanity of anyone who spoke of it.
Now everyone understood the confidence behind Li Hengsheng's actions at the Mu residence, but they still thought he was reckless, especially since the Mu residence had not only Prenatal experts but also Mu Zhan!
Mu Zhan was the true backbone of the Mu residence.
"You…" Mu San pointed at Li Hengsheng, too furious to speak. He now realized that Li Hengsheng was indeed responsible for the death of Ghost Wolf.
Without witnessing it, he had been skeptical, but now he knew the report had been accurate.
That move just now—if it hadn't been for the three of them joining forces to withstand it, he alone couldn't have blocked it and would have likely been crushed to death.
What kind of monstrous technique was this, allowing a Great Perfection warrior to be so powerful?
"Quite skilled."
At this moment, the always silent Mu Zhan scoffed. He sat there, steady as Mount Tai, and drank from his cup.
"Mu elder, I am here today to take Mu San into custody. I hope you won't make this difficult for me," Li Hengsheng said, facing Mu Zhan with neither servility nor arrogance, calmness in his eyes without a trace of fear.
At his words, everyone held their breath.
Li Hengsheng was still so bold, insisting on taking Mu San even in front of Mu Zhan. Did he really think that just because he could contend with Prenatal experts, he could also face a Prenatal Great Perfection expert?
Above Prenatal, each step was a whole new world.
Reaching Prenatal Great Perfection meant comprehending a complete Dao realm, not something ordinary Prenatal experts could compare with.
"This kid is getting carried away."
Huang Lan elders watched silently.
They were also preparing to intervene. If Mu Zhan decided to kill Li Hengsheng, they had to stop him, even if it meant crippling him, as per Yin Fengqi's direct orders.
"Do you think you can be arrogant in front of me just because you can contend with Prenatal?" Mu Zhan slowly put down his cup and asked calmly.
Hearing this, Li Hengsheng smiled and said, "I dare not be arrogant, elder Mu. After all, you are a senior and a Prenatal Great Perfection expert. I am but an ant before you."
"But I, Li Hengsheng, will say this: anyone who stops me today, I will fight with my life, even if it's you, elder Mu. So please think thrice before acting against your own interests."
Li Hengsheng's words sounded like a threat to Mu Zhan.
To everyone else, Li Hengsheng was simply mad.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Mu Zhan burst into laughter upon hearing this.
He had dominated the White Snake Path for many years and it had been a long time since anyone had dared to threaten him.
And the one threatening him was just a Great Perfection junior.
Truly laughable to the extreme.
"Then let's see how you make me regret it."
"Come on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Zhan tapped his cup on the table and reached out towards Li Hengsheng through the air!
In an instant, Li Hengsheng felt the void around him change!
It was as if he had fallen into the sea, even hearing the sound of water, the void becoming misty, and his body involuntarily flying towards Mu Zhan, completely out of control.
It was like being swept away by surging currents.
"The Way of Water."
Huang Lan elders saw this and prepared to act.
Li Hengsheng was getting closer to Mu Zhan, but he remained unflustered.
He took a deep breath.
The Sun-Moon Immortal-Demon Divine Body erupted, and the figure within the sun and moon radiance behind him suddenly opened its eyes!
The divine light of the sun and moon shone brilliantly, almost entirely entering the figure's brow.
At the same time, Li Hengsheng suddenly opened his mouth and spewed out a flame!
The flame was half yin and half yang!
As it left his mouth, it twisted space itself!
"Sun-Moon True Fire!"
Li Hengsheng uttered these four words!
This was the Sun-Moon True Fire that had been nurtured within his divine body when it reached minor completion.
The Sun-Moon True Fire was terrifying. Normally, when one's divine body reached minor completion, the Sun-Moon True Fire could be nurtured within, but it was impossible to wield.
It was truly a fearsome flame, forcibly wielding it was an act of mutual destruction, as one's bones and flesh would be reduced to ash. But now, Li Hengsheng was unafraid.
Li Hengsheng had the reborn Phoenix Bone!
The Sun-Moon True Fire was indeed terrifying, but the Phoenix Bone was not to be underestimated, allowing Li Hengsheng to wield it without causing too much harm to himself.
This was Li Hengsheng's confidence!
When the Sun-Moon True Fire appeared, Mu Zhan's calm face finally changed!
In just an instant, Mu Zhan could feel the terror of the flame!
It was so terrifying that even his soul trembled.
He had no time to wonder how Li Hengsheng possessed such a dreadful flame; all he could think of was how to survive.
His Prenatal essence was almost effortlessly penetrated by Li Hengsheng's Sun-Moon True Fire.
The half yin, half yang flame, like a fiery serpent, surged forward.
Seeking to devour Mu Zhan.
In a life-or-death crisis, a scroll flew out from Mu Zhan's sleeve!
The scroll burst forth with divine light, and from it emerged a golden gourd which, upon appearing, unleashed a powerful suction force, attempting to absorb Li Hengsheng's Sun-Moon True Fire into it.
"A Painting Treasure?"
Li Hengsheng hadn't expected Mu Zhan to possess a Painting Treasure.
But before the gourd could absorb much of the Sun-Moon True Fire, it cracked with a snap and shattered on the spot.
Not just the gourd, but also the scroll in his hand caught fire and was burned to ashes.
And Mu Zhan was subsequently engulfed by Li Hengsheng's Sun-Moon True Fire.
Without even a chance to scream, Mu Zhan's body turned to ash under the Sun-Moon True Fire.
What had just happened in the blink of an eye left everyone in the Mu residence unclear, only to see Mu Zhan burned to ash.
Countless people were dumbstruck.
Especially the people of the Mu residence, Mu San and Mu Hongxue stared blankly at the scene, unable to believe their eyes.
Mu Zhan was dead?
Huang Lan elders were also shocked.
Even from a distance, they could feel the terror of the flame that Li Hengsheng had spewed out.
What was that thing?
And was that divine body eruption from Li Hengsheng just now?
A genius with a Great Perfection divine body had actually slain a Prenatal Great Perfection expert?
If that flame had been aimed at them, could they have withstood it?
Did such a formidable figure still need their protection?
Was the Emperor just sending them on a vacation?
"I will take Mu San away. Does anyone else have objections?"
Li Hengsheng turned to look at everyone and spoke indifferently.
At this point, no one dared to make a sound.
Even Mu Zhan was dead, what could they say?
Were they seeking death?
The people from the Inspector's mansion swallowed hard as they looked at Li Hengsheng's silhouette, wondering if their lord was always this fierce?
They had thought today would be a bloody battle, even prepared to die here, having eaten their fill earlier, thinking that if they were to become ghosts, they'd at least be well-fed ones. But the outcome was beyond everyone's expectations.
Mu Zhan!
The overlord of the White Snake Path!
Just like that, he died at the hands of their lord.
Seeing this, the experts of the Mu residence also slowly retreated, their eyes filled with fear.
How could this be?
Their invincible ancestor of the Mu residence was dead!
"Someone, take Mu San down."
Li Hengsheng shouted.
"Yes!"
The guards of the Inspector's mansion were now full of vigor, with Lin Qizhu excitedly stepping forward, approaching Mu San, and locking him up with iron chains.
Mu San was still in a daze, muttering "impossible" continuously.
Mu Hongxue stood by, pale, watching Mu San being taken away, but she dared not say anything.
The pillar of the Mu residence was gone.
What could she do?
"No need to bother the Hua family, take Hua Xianggu back with us as well," Li Hengsheng looked at Hua Xianggu.
Hua Xianggu's face changed, wanting to resist, but recalling Mu Zhan's tragic death and seeing Li Hengsheng's gaze, he didn't dare to make a sound, letting Wu Santong lock him up as well.
"Let's go."
Li Hengsheng walked past Hua Qing, then paused and said, "If the Hua family has any grievances, feel free to come to the Inspector's mansion to appeal, or if the elder of your Hua family wishes to come out of seclusion and find me personally, that's also an option."
Hearing this, Hua Qing was too frightened to say anything.
Watching Li Hengsheng lead the group away, he paused again.
The people of the Mu residence felt their hearts skip a beat, wondering what Li Hengsheng was planning next.
Li Hengsheng turned back to look at Mu Hongxue and smiled, "Mu Hongxue, now that you're in charge of the Mu residence, may I discuss something with you?"
"What do you want?" Mu Hongxue bit her lip, staring hard at Li Hengsheng.
"Nothing much, I see your family's banquet can't go on today, and there's so much food you can't finish. Don't waste it."
"Someone, pack up some dishes to take back," Li Hengsheng instructed.
Everyone: "……"
Mu Hongxue trembled with rage, feeling that Li Hengsheng was humiliating their Mu residence.
But she was powerless.
Taking food and capturing their people.
Even taking away their two food boxes.
It was too much!
"Gentlemen, it's getting late. Time to go home, and don't wander around aimlessly," Li Hengsheng left these words behind as he led the Inspector's mansion's people away.
It wasn't until Li Hengsheng and his group had completely left the Mu residence that everyone there started to breathe heavily, realizing they had been holding their breath, even afraid to breathe loudly.
Li Hengsheng's actions today were beyond their comprehension.
Mu Hongxue also collapsed to the ground.
Her expression was vacant.
The Mu residence was finished.
"Hongxue." At this moment, Ma Hengdao, who had been silent, stepped forward. He had seen everything and hadn't expected the Mu residence to collapse so quickly.
Mu Hongxue didn't respond.
"If you want to save Mu San, to save the Mu residence, there's only one way," Ma Hengdao said seriously.
Mu Hongxue looked at Ma Hengdao, seemingly understanding his meaning.
If they didn't make a final stand, the Mu residence might truly vanish from the history of the White Snake Path.
Li Hengsheng returned to the Inspector's mansion with his people and had Mu San and Hua Xianggu imprisoned in the dungeon before heading back to his own courtyard.
"Clang."
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Li Hengsheng collapsed to the ground.
The next moment, he was sweating profusely!
His expression contorted, far from the ease he had shown before.
"Husband."
Lu Shiran heard the noise and ran out, seeing Li Hengsheng on the ground, she hurried over.
Seeing his condition, Lu Shiran frowned and said, "The backlash from the divine body is so severe!"
"It's okay, just need to rest," Li Hengsheng gritted his teeth.
Although the Sun-Moon True Fire had been withstood by his Phoenix Bone, that didn't mean there was no damage.
Li Hengsheng could feel every cell in his body trembling with pain.
Moreover, fearing that Mu Zhan wouldn't die, he had expelled all the Sun-Moon True Fire he had nurtured.
Now, the backlash he was experiencing was intense.
Lu Shiran also possessed a divine body, so she was well aware of the severity of Li Hengsheng's divine body backlash.
She helped Li Hengsheng into the house to lie down.
Seeing Li Hengsheng sweating from pain, Lu Shiran felt a twinge of heartache.
Back when they were dealing with the Ghost Devil, Li Hengsheng had carried her on his back, fighting their way through countless members of the Ghost Clan, taking so many cuts without such agony. It was clear that the pain Li Hengsheng was enduring now was unimaginable to her.