If Fang Yuan had voluntarily surrendered and offered his Giant Sun true essence, everything would have been simple.
But Fang Yuan remained stubborn and made no move to surrender, so Giant Sun's Will had no choice but to strike with all its might!
"Hei Loulan, this is a Strength Dao Immortal Gu for you. Unseal your Dark Path Seal and reveal the true combat power of the Ten Extreme Physique. Your Great Strength True Martial Physique has the best recovery ability in the world, far surpassing the other nine extremes. Rest assured, even if you self-destruct, I have a way to save you," Giant Sun's Will said as it handed Hei Loulan a Strength Dao Immortal Gu.
Obtaining the Immortal Gu he had longed for, Hei Loulan could barely conceal his excitement: "Thank you, Ancestor!"
At the same time, Giant Sun's Will also promised many benefits to the other Gu Masters and distributed one Gu worm after another.
Giant Sun's Will boosted morale: "This small thief has done many evil deeds. Eliminate him, and you will become great heroes known throughout the Northern Plains! You will benefit the common people and be respected wherever you go."
"We all know that being irradiated by the light of wisdom shortens one's lifespan. But in this situation, if we delay any longer, we will sooner or later be killed by the Great Unity Wind Curtain. Compared to death, what is the loss of a few years of life?"
"Besides, you only need to hold him back. I will definitely act and kill him myself!"
The people looked at each other.
Giant Sun's Will possessed unparalleled authority. It was the legacy of the ancestor, combining threats and promises. Under the pressure of the situation, everyone gathered their courage and stared at Fang Yuan with hostile eyes.
"Strange, why isn't he dead yet? He's been irradiated for so long; he should have run out of lifespan by now," someone suddenly asked.
If Fang Yuan had died of old age, they wouldn't have to fight.
"That's because he is already dead. He has completely become a zombie monster, a living corpse. The dead have no lifespan, so no matter how long he is irradiated, he won't die of old age," Hei Loulan explained, shattering their illusions.
"Is that so!!"
Everyone was shocked and finally understood that battle was inevitable.
The air seemed to solidify as the Gu Masters' killing intent surged; without a doubt, this would be the final battle!
They had great confidence in killing Fang Yuan. After all, they had the Great Strength True Martial Physique and Giant Sun's Will. But they were also nervous.
Fang Yuan's terrifying combat power was deeply ingrained in their minds.
"Killing this demon is certain, but there will be casualties in battle. Heaven of Longevity, please don't let it be me!" was the common sentiment.
The atmosphere grew even more tense, and battle could erupt at any moment.
Just then, another change occurred.
Wisdom Gu suddenly withdrew its Wisdom Halo and plunged into the swarm of Gu flying in the air.
Previously, it had been unleashing the aura of Nine Revolutions to its fullest, but now it completely concealed itself, hiding among the Gu swarm, and soon disappeared from sight.
Everyone was stunned.
Giant Sun's Will was the first to react and laughed heartily: "Excellent! The wild will on this Wisdom Gu has only just emerged and is still very naive. Before, it maintained the halo to prevent other beings from approaching. Now, sensing an impending great battle, it fled first to avoid being caught in the crossfire!"
Everyone rejoiced at this news. There could be no better outcome.
Without the hindrance of the Wisdom Halo, Giant Sun's Will could directly join the battle.
"Demon, the Wisdom Gu which served as your shield has run away!"
"Your death is near, why don't you obediently surrender?"
"Demon, you have committed heinous crimes and have finally come to this day. You are doomed!"
The crowd shouted one after another, their morale soaring.
Giant Sun's Will was also eager to move.
"Hahaha, hahahaha!" Fang Yuan suddenly broke the silence and laughed heartily. His laughter stirred the wind and clouds, unrestrained and wild, overshadowing all other sounds.
He had a blue face with protruding fangs, and his eyes flickered with fierce light.
Although his recovery ability was strong, his previous injuries were too severe, leaving his body badly damaged.
He had only one arm left, his figure hunched, but his aura suddenly exploded, causing everyone to involuntarily step back.
"Damned demon, still putting on airs at death's door?"
"What are you laughing at, jerk!"
Hei Loulan strode forward. His build was like a bear's, and he glared with wide eyes: "Demon, you have committed many injustices and brought about your own destruction. Now you are left with only one path—death!"
"Fang Yuan, I gave you the only chance to surrender, but you didn't take it. Now you have no way to ascend to heaven or enter the earth!" Giant Sun's Will bellowed decisively.
Mo Yao's Will also spoke: "Boy, don't play tricks now. An empty aura won't stop them. Don't you want to see the hidden inheritance of Red Lotus Demon Venerable? The great battle is about to commence; if you are swept away by Giant Sun's Will, I can no longer save you. Give up. This is a hopeless situation with no way out! Quickly use the Spring Autumn Cicada!"
Fang Yuan's laughter abruptly stopped, and he said hoarsely: "Have you never heard that Heaven never seals off all your exits? As long as I want to walk, the path is right under my feet!"
Everyone was stunned. The words sounded very familiar. After a little thought, they realized it was a reference from "The Human Ancestor's Biography".
Chapter 3, Section 3 of "The Human Ancestor's Biography" records:
In the Fallen Valley, a vast and complex labyrinth stretched. The Human Ancestor was searching for the missing Northern Ice Soul, and he himself became lost in the labyrinth. For days and nights, he could not find the exit.
He was utterly exhausted, collapsed on the ground, leaning his back against the labyrinth wall.
Boundless solitude quickly enveloped him.
All because he had given his original heart to hope, and now the only heart he had was a heart of solitude.
The feeling of loneliness was unbearable. The Human Ancestor feared solitude, and to avoid it, he had once not hesitated to gouge out his own eyes, transforming them into a son and a daughter to keep him company.