"Isn't that obvious? The Void Realm is a higher realm above the Celestial Essence. Ji Chen had already defeated Sword Wushuang back when he was at the Ninth Layer of the Celestial Essence Realm, and now, having stepped into the Void Realm, his strength is naturally beyond comparison."

"But that improvement is exceedingly terrifying. In this confrontation, he defeated Sword Wushuang in just one move, and Sword Wushuang is known as the genius 'Ghost Sword'..."

Many were astonished, faces entirely revealing a look of disbelief.

One must understand, Sword Wushuang possessed cultivation at the Seventh Layer of the Void Realm, far surpassing Ji Chen, who had just broken through to the First Layer of the Void Realm.

Yet even with such a huge disparity, Ji Chen still defeated Sword Wushuang effortlessly in just one move.

Such an event, if not witnessed personally, would be hard to believe as true.

"Courting disaster."

Ji Chen paused on the Ancient Ladder, sweeping his gaze over Sword Wushuang, whom he had sent flying with a single finger, and chuckled coldly.

"You!"

Sword Wushuang's face was sunken, appearing exceptionally gloomy. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth, his face pale. He had been severely injured by Ji Chen's single point and was no longer capable of battle.

This was something Sword Wushuang found utterly unacceptable.

Being defeated by someone with significantly lower cultivation, and defeated so decisively, undoubtedly hurt his pride, wishing he could find a hole to crawl into.

"Don't be arrogant, you still have to get past us first."

Just then, a cold snort sounded, echoing in the ears. In front of Ji Chen on the Ancient Ladder, there were seven people blocking the way.

These seven, whether in cultivation or strength, were not inferior to Sword Wushuang, all being among the top experts of Cyan Gate, having followed Shen Yan for many years.

Previously, they had heard of Ji Chen's name, knowing that he had the strength to fight opponents of higher levels.

But in their view, such rumors were somewhat exaggerated. Yet now, with Sword Wushuang being defeated by Ji Chen right before their eyes, it made the remaining seven look at Ji Chen seriously.

Furthermore, the fact that Ji Chen had just crossed the Nine Dragon True Tribulation a few days ago and entered the Void Realm showed that his talent and other capabilities should not be underestimated.

"After all, you're just at the First Layer of the Void Realm; today, I want to see how capable you really are."

The cold snort sounded again. After Sword Wushuang, another person stepped forward from the Ancient Ladder.

This was a man dressed in blue. His face appeared somewhat stern, and as he finished speaking, he unleashed a fierce palm attack without hesitation.

A giant hand appeared in the void, as if striking out from ancient times, shrouding the heavens like a great mountain, forcibly pressing down toward Ji Chen.

The giant hand shook the void, exuding a startling power that made the space it passed through wail as if it couldn't sustain its presence and was about to collapse.

"So strong!"

"It's a Celestial Tier Martial Technique!"

"And it even merges the 'Great Mountain Law'!"

All around, many gathered spectators exclaimed in amazement, feeling terrified by the power of this strike.

The Celestial Emperor City and disciples from various factions were all alerted, rushing over upon learning of Ji Chen's presence.

"The power seems impressive, but unfortunately, it poses no threat to me."

Ji Chen stood still, speaking with some disdain.

As his voice fell, he stepped forward, moving towards the incoming giant hand.

"Buzz!"

As his fist clenched, a burst of Holy Light exploded forth, which Ji Chen unleashed without hesitation.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a loud sound echoed, shaking the void in this area.

Ji Chen's fist clashed with the giant hand in the void.

The overwhelming force scattered in all directions, its energy shockwave being incredibly impactful.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the giant hand in the void was shattered and dissipated, posing no threat to Ji Chen.

He continued forward, walking steadily up the Ancient Ladder.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, Ji Chen initiated an attack, merging his two fingers to form a sword and struck out.

A terrifying sword light illuminated, and an invisible Sword Momentum instantly enveloped the area, making everyone catch their breath.

The blue-clad man's face changed rapidly, having sensed the extraordinariness of Ji Chen's strike, which fused the Great Dao Sword Intent, making him dare not underestimate it.

"Buzz!"

The spiritual power within him surged, continuously pouring out, and within less than a breath, a thick energy barrier condensed around him, attempting to resist Ji Chen's sword attack forcefully.

"Bang!"

In a split second, the sword light descended, and a dull explosion sounded, followed by the crowd seeing the blue-clad man being blown away by Ji Chen's strike, with the energy barrier around him shattering instantly.

"Ah!"

He let out a scream, his face pale while unable to resist coughing out a mouthful of blood, seriously injured and falling to the ground.

"And you all think you can stop me?"

Ji Chen didn't even glance at him and continued up the Ancient Ladder.

Speaking, he attacked again, pushing the Great Dao Sword Intent to its peak, condensing six terrifying sword lights that appeared above his head, with the oppressive sword aura enveloping the entire place, causing a tremor in people's hearts.

"Buzz!"

The space trembled. Under the watchful eyes, the six sword lights above Ji Chen moved in unison, slashing toward the six people blocking the way ahead, sweeping at them with terrifying momentum.

"Destroy!"

The six were shocked, their faces changing drastically as they sensed the immense power in Ji Chen's sword lights, which contained the ultimate Great Dao Sword Intent, far beyond their expectations in strength.

Without any hesitation, they unleashed their techniques, deploying various Martial Techniques and Holy Techniques in an attempt to shatter Ji Chen's oncoming sword lights.

"Bang!"

However, the terrifying nature of the six sword lights far exceeded their imagination.

No matter how they tried, they couldn't stop the sword lights, only able to watch as they descended.

Successive explosions were heard as the light dissipated, revealing the six people who blocked the Ancient Ladder, all knocked back, coughing blood, and seriously injured on the spot by the sword lights Ji Chen deployed.

This was after Ji Chen had shown restraint.

In the Celestial Emperor's Mansion, away from the Battle Platform, regardless of the reason, one cannot recklessly kill fellow disciples.

Otherwise, if Ji Chen had truly unleashed his full power, none of these people would have survived.