Chu Jiang vs. Human Ranking Number One

The surrounding powerful figures were all bewildered by Chu Jiang's move.

"He's so arrogant, is he trying to challenge the majesty of my cousin, the number one on the Human Ranking?" Gongsun Sheng's eyes turned cold.

"His demeanor... it's as if he truly doesn't take Gu Jian seriously..."

Gongsun Li murmured.

Although Gu Jian was a junior, he had a record of killing those in the Vajra Realm.

Even those who had stepped into the Vajra Realm didn't dare to underestimate him.

This is backward.

This should have been Gu Jian's expression towards Chu Jiang.

"Chu Jiang, others may look down on you, but I won't. My sword is vibrating; you are strong. Father didn't lie to me; you are indeed not weaker than me!" Gu Jian said excitedly.

"Come, let's fight!"

"Give me the prize money first!" Chu Jiang said lazily, his gaze indifferent.

Gu Jian frowned slightly. "We haven't determined the winner yet, why should I give you the prize money first!"

This guy really doesn't take him seriously, does he assume I'll lose?

"I'll keep it for you first. If you win, I'll naturally return it."

Chu Jiang said.

He didn't know Gu Jian's character, but he could glimpse his father's character from a suicide note left by the Blood Saber.

It wouldn't be strange if he defeated Gu Jian later and then refused to hand over the prize money.

"Give it to him!"

Gu Hongchen said deeply. He didn't want any complications now. If his son won the match and then tried to keep it for himself, he would make him wish he were dead.

Chu Jiang opened the box, confirmed its contents, and then put it away.

"Let's begin; I'm in a hurry!"

Chu Jiang shed his lazy demeanor, his eyes calm. His entire aura instantly changed, as if a peerless ferocious beast was awakening.

"Sword, come!"

Gu Jian's Sky-Splitting Sword was instantly unsheathed. The moment it was drawn, the air vibrated, as if cheering for this peerless treasure sword.

"He's got something."

Chu Jiang's body moved like lightning, transforming into a flying leopard, tearing through the air walls layer by layer, emitting a piercing sound.

Gu Jian was displeased by Chu Jiang's actions. "Chu Jiang, as a successor of the Blood Saber, are you not going to use a saber and fight me bare-handed?"

This was simply an insult to him.

"It's not too late to use it when you're qualified to force me to draw my saber!" Chu Jiang said domineeringly.

"Since you want to block my sword with your flesh and blood, I shall grant your wish!"

"Phantom Light Sword!"

Gu Jian roared. The Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand cut through the sky, transforming into dozens of sword lights, blocking all of Chu Jiang's escape routes.

"This Chu Jiang is too conceited. If he used a saber, he might be able to exchange a few blows with Gu Jian, but to resist with his body? Isn't he courting death?"

Gu Jian's sword could kill those in the Vajra Realm.

Clang!

The Sky-Splitting Sword struck Chu Jiang's body, instantly emitting a loud noise like a massive bell, accompanied by a strong metallic collision that reverberated in all directions, making hearts tighten.

Bang!

Chu Jiang, like a human-shaped lightning bolt, punched the Sky-Splitting Sword.

Gu Jian's body instantly felt an immense impact force, like a cannonball being fired, smashing him over a hundred meters away.

A mouthful of essence blood surged up, but he forcefully suppressed it.

The Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand trembled violently, wisps of lightning coiling around it, as if it had suffered an unimaginable heavy blow.

Gu Jian's face turned slightly pale, a look of shock appearing. He had been sent flying by a single punch.

Chu Jiang, despite being hit several times by his own Sky-Splitting Sword, was completely unharmed.

"What kind of physique is this? It feels even tougher than a Vajra Realm body!"

Crimson Fire Hermit was shocked. He had just tricked a Vajra Realm expert into betting with him, betting that Chu Jiang would lose and not last ten moves.

And now, you're telling me Gu Jian was almost beaten to submission by Chu Jiang with one punch.

The reactions of the other onlookers were similar.

"Fortunately, we forced Jian'er to fight him at this time. If we waited any longer, the outcome would be truly unpredictable." Gu Hongchen was fully invested in the battle. Gu Jian being sent flying by a punch did not shake his confidence.

Gu Jian's true strength had not yet been revealed. A powerful physique alone could not win the battle.

Gu Jian secretly circulated the Longevity Tendon-Changing Art, and the surging Blood Essence within his body immediately calmed down as if nothing had happened.

"This martial art has some tricks!"

Chu Jiang's eyes narrowed as he spoke to himself.

Gu Jian's gaze was fixed on Chu Jiang. "You are the first person to make me go all out!"

Such a powerful opponent ignited his martial will, causing his combat power to reach an extreme sublimation.

"Vast Righteous Sword Song, Profound Gold Qi Breaker!"

Whoosh!

A cold glint shot out from Gu Jian's eyes. The Sky-Splitting Sword was thrust forward, its shadow like profound light.

The sword light pierced through the air in an instant, as if capable of destroying everything.

Profound Gold Qi Breaker could break open the Qi Gates of the physical body, greatly reducing its defense. Even martial artists in the Vajra Realm would find it difficult to resist.

Yet, even facing such a fierce attack, Chu Jiang's body could not sustain even the slightest trace of a wound.

His body seemed to be protected by an invisible force, making it indestructible.

He relied on his physical strength alone to clash head-on with Gu Jian's Sky-Splitting Sword.

The sound of metal colliding echoed endlessly.

Chu Jiang took another step forward. A terrifying palm instantly appeared behind Gu Jian. With a thump, his body was slammed into the ground, his white robes stained with blood.

"Vast Righteous Sword Song, Long Song Suppresses Nine Nether!"

Gu Jian leaped up with all his might, letting out a roar. Rolling black sword energy surged like waves, drawing in endless gravel that turned into fragments filling the sky.

Chu Jiang was engulfed by the black sword energy and the flying gravel, but it couldn't penetrate his defenses at all.

Chu Jiang slightly activated his Wind-Thunder Vajra Body. The black sword energy and gravel surrounding him were instantly annihilated by lightning and fire.

"Didn't you eat today? I don't feel any strength at all. Is this the level of the Human Ranking's number one?"

Chu Jiang said with a deliberate smile, his words like a sharp sword piercing Gu Jian's heart.

"You... cough cough... what kind of body-refining technique have you cultivated!"

Gu Jian coughed a few times, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood. Unleashing such a powerful sword move consumed a lot of his energy.

He couldn't believe it.

Someone at the Xiantian level could so easily neutralize the two ultimate moves of his Vast Righteous Sword Song.

Chu Jiang's physique was truly astonishing. It was nothing like what someone at the Xiantian Realm should possess. It was too heaven-defying, practically a human weapon.

"Next, this move is a sword technique I've recently comprehended!"

"If you can still block it, then I lose!"

Gu Jian's tone grew colder, and the Sky-Splitting Sword emitted an extreme hum.

His aura climbed steadily.

Chu Jiang grinned and said, "If you can make me take a single step back, then you win."

Gu Jian said solemnly, "I can't even control this move myself. If you surrender now, you can still save your life!"

He had just comprehended this move and couldn't control it freely. Its power was immense; even someone in the Vajra Realm Middle Stage wouldn't dare to take it head-on.

"Is this Chu Jiang really a descendant of the Blood Saber? Why do I feel like he's even scarier than the Blood Saber himself? His physical strength is too terrifying."

A powerful expert who had seen the Blood Saber himself more than ten years ago questioned.

"Yeah, his physical strength is just too monstrous. Is he even human?"

"Even those demons known for their physical strength probably can't compare to him?"

"It's truly terrifying..."

The Blood Saber's strength lay in the Blood Saber Manual. Once the Blood Saber was drawn, even the Vajra couldn't resist.

But now, Chu Jiang hadn't even drawn his saber and was relying solely on his physical strength to send Gu Jian reeling, forcing him into a purely defensive stance.

They had come to watch the battle, never expecting such a turn of events.

Everyone had initially thought Gu Jian would easily defeat Chu Jiang, but the reality was the exact opposite. Gu Jian was now desperately struggling, preparing to unleash his final ultimate move.

The entire process felt like a cat playing with a mouse; Chu Jiang seemed to be nowhere near his true strength.

But Chu Jiang's claim that Gu Jian couldn't make him take a step back felt a bit too arrogant.

After all, Gu Jian was the number one on the Human Ranking; he surely had a trump card he hadn't used.

Even if he couldn't defeat Chu Jiang, he might still be able to inflict heavy damage.

"Sigh, cousin, go for it! Weren't you usually so fierce..." Gongsun Sheng said angrily, unable to accept this reality.

Gu Jian was being completely crushed. What on earth was going on?