Even though the Sun Slaying Arrow had tracking properties, Zu An was next to the crown prince. If Zu An were hit, he might die too. Helpless to do anything else, he quickly triggered the golden war chariot’s defenses. A semi-transparent barrier rose around it.

The Sun Slaying Arrow quickly arrived with terrifying momentum. However, the expected explosion didn’t happen. On the contrary, it was as if the world had stood still. There was no sound, as if everything had been erased.

Then, a blinding light filled the sky, bathing the whole world in gold. Those watching all covered their eyes. The ones who were a bit slower screamed miserably, as if their eyes had been burned through.

Then, a shadow fell from midair, landing on a mountain. With a loud crash, the entire mountaintop was cut in half.

“That’s the golden chariot!” a cultivator with sharp eyes shouted.

But the golden war chariot was already dull and lusterless. Meanwhile, the Golden Crow Crown Prince was being carried in Zu An’s arm like a wet noodle. There was no trace of his previous pride and overbearing nature...