Ye Long’s eyes burned with excitement as he watched the clash between the Youming Elder and Guchangle. Though he felt a tinge of regret that the battle had ended, it did not stop him from catching a glimpse of the true power of the Golden Core stage. It was less a matter of "overwhelming momentum and simple strikes" and more a case of "individual will and unfathomable depth." What appeared to be mere moves were, in reality, layered with intricate variations. Both sides had turned their techniques into something fierce and devious, making them impossible to guard against. Seeing this, Ye Long licked his parched lips, clearly unsatisfied.
As for the hatred lingering in the Youming Elder’s final glance, Ye Long did not take it to heart. In his view, he had survived a direct blow from a Golden Core monster; that look clearly held no lethal power. Meanwhile, the Youming Elder cast a complex, shifting look at Gu Changfeng before turning and walking away with a hunched back. That retreating figure looked somewhat lonely.
Only when the Youming Elder had completely vanished did Guchangle slowly stand up. But the moment he steadied himself, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
Chapter 160