Mo Lingna vs. the Shadow Ghost Emperor (Part Two)

After his words, the Shadow Ghost Emperor earned the respect of the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain. Everyone clearly saw that Mo Lingna's strength had greatly increased. However, the Shadow Ghost Emperor was not surprised but rather delighted by Mo Lingna's improvement, solely because he wanted to fight with all his might. His dedication to battle was so compelling that how could the powerful figures of the Asura Path not respect him?

'This Shadow Ghost Emperor truly lives up to his reputation as a being second only to the Five Emperors, and is worthy of his Golden Boss- level Status Panel,' Zhuge Xiang thought to himself, nodding in agreement with the Shadow Ghost Emperor's words.

In the Asura Path, someone with such a mindset is naturally quite powerful. However, it's also perfect to use him to test Mo Lingna's current strength.

Zhuge Xiang went to great lengths to defeat the White Bone Emperor. Although the Shadow Ghost Emperor was not the Asura Emperor, he was not far off. Using him as a reference point to test Mo Lingna's strength was indeed the best option.

"Alright, I certainly won't let you down, and I hope you won't let me down either." Although the Shadow Ghost Emperor's words were unexpected, Mo Lingna seemed to have been aroused in her fighting spirit, and her beautiful eyes shone with intense light.

With a swift movement, she used the Fox Demon Step, appearing before the Shadow Ghost Emperor like a ghost. Her fair fingers were slightly curved, gleaming with a cold light—it was the Eagle Demon Claw that had just injured the Shadow Ghost Emperor.

"Well done!" Seeing Mo Lingna strike first, the Shadow Ghost Emperor was not surprised but delighted and shouted. His actions were not affected at all. The weapon in his hand was as transparent as flowing water. With the Shadow Ghost Emperor's even more elusive figure, it was truly unpredictable.

Ding ding ding...

The Nine Beast Forbidden Canon truly lives up to its reputation as a powerful Cultivation Technique. It even requires abandoning other Cultivation Technique and equipment. Its power is truly terrifying. Two figures clashed back and forth on the Battlefield, their weapons meeting the Eagle Demon Claw. Mo Lingna's fingernails actually produced Metal clang, just like powerful weapons.

Inside the arena, only two shadows could be seen, intertwined. Mo Lingna and Ghost Shadow Emperor moved at an incredible speed. Those with weaker cultivation might not even be able to keep up with their movements. The two fought back and forth at high speed, and the danger involved was beyond what Human Dao.

'This guy, only at the Asura King level, can actually match the Shadow Ghost Emperor in speed?' The intense, high-speed battle between the two left the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain dumbfounded.

Such incredibly high-speed movement would be difficult even for them, yet Mo Lingna, the Asura King, accomplished it?

' Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna, although these two are Asura King, their strength is truly unfathomable...' Some powerful figures stared in disbelief at the battle unfolding before them, their movements almost exceeding the limits of what the naked eye could see, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

'What's going on with this girl? In the previous battles, her strength was far from this level,' some of the experts were even more puzzled by the strength and speed that Mo Lingna had displayed.

How could her strength have changed so drastically in such a short time? Could it be that she held back in the previous battle? But judging from the previous battle, that doesn't seem to be the case. It's truly puzzling.

The strength that Mo Lingna was displaying at this moment left the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain in a state of surprise and uncertainty. However, Mo Lingna had no interest in speculating about their thoughts.

Facing a formidable foe like the Shadow Ghost Emperor, even if Mo Lingna went all out, she wasn't guaranteed victory. How could she possibly afford to be distracted by the sighs and doubts of these people during the battle?

Watching the battle between Mo Lingna and the Shadow Ghost Emperor, Zhuge Xiang remained unmoved. Although Mo Lingna was slightly slower than the Shadow Ghost Emperor Mo Lingna, Zhuge Xiang could still see that it wouldn't be easy for the Shadow Ghost Emperor to defeat Mo Lingna.

The Nine Beast Forbidden Canon, though consisting of only a few moves, encompasses attack, defense, speed, and more. When performed by Mo Lingna, it embodies the idea of mastering a single move and being able to dominate the entire game.

'This Shadow Ghost Emperor truly lives up to his name. His speed is terrifying. Even I can't match him.' Although Zhuge Xiang wasn't too worried about Mo Lingna's battle, he couldn't help but marvel at the speed displayed by the Shadow Ghost Emperor Zhuge Xiang. In terms of speed alone, even Zhuge Xiang was taken aback.

It should be noted that the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon is an extremely powerful Cultivation Technique that cannot be aided by equipment or other Cultivation Technique. In some respects, the power of the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon even surpasses that of the Demon Luo Scripture.

When the Fox Demon Step was executed, it was said to be as swift as lightning, but even with the Yin Yang Demonic Rings doubling the Movement Speed, Mo Lingna was still slower than the Shadow Ghost Emperor.

It's important to understand that while there are improvements in attack, defense, and even speed as one's strength increases, the improvement in speed is the slowest. Just look at how many powerful beings, when they fight, only possess great strength and power, but their speed doesn't improve much.

Mo Lingna's Fox Demon Step were already terrifyingly fast, and with the Yin Yang Demonic Rings doubling the speed, they reached an even more terrifying level. Yet, the Shadow Ghost Emperor was still able to suppress Mo Lingna in speed. The Shadow Ghost Emperor's title was truly well-deserved. No wonder even beings at the Five Emperors level were unwilling to easily provoke the Shadow Ghost Emperor.

Bull Demon Fist, Lion Demon Roar, Fox Demon Step, Turtle Demon Armor, Eagle Demon Claw, Snake Demon Venom —although Mo Lingna only mastered these six moves, and only these six moves came and went in the battle, the power that Mo Lingna unleashed in her hands made it difficult for the Shadow Ghost Emperor to gain the upper hand.

For the Shadow Ghost Emperor, no matter how powerful the enemy, his ghostly speed made him invincible. He could remain undefeated against ordinary strongmen, even the Asura Emperor, by relying on his speed. There was only a time when he attacked others, but no time when others attacked him. But now, facing Mo Lingna, who only had the strength of Asura King, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Although he was slightly faster than his opponent, the unparalleled power of the Bull Demon Fist never made him underestimate it. Its terrifying power meant that a direct hit would be fatal, and a mere graze would cause serious injury. As for the Eagle Demon Claw's attacks, their sharp aura was something even a physically strong person with amazing defense wouldn't dare to easily provoke. Didn't he see that his Half-Demon Artifact- grade leather armor had been torn in several places?

Moreover, the Lion Demon Roar's powerful voice, like a morning bell and evening drum, penetrated directly into the mind. Even if one was already prepared, the Lion Demon Roar would still cause a moment of turmoil in one's mind. The Turtle Demon Armor's defense made the Shadow Ghost Emperor even more helpless. What was even more terrifying, of course, was Mo Lingna's Snake Demon Venom. Its domineering Toxins made the Shadow Ghost Emperor dare not touch even a trace of it.

Indeed, the Shadow Ghost Emperor did want to fight Mo Lingna with all his might and enjoy the thrill of battle. However, now that he has actually started fighting, the Shadow Ghost Emperor feels endless frustration.

Mo Lingna's strength and speed were far inferior to his, he was completely helpless against Mo Lingna. Even if he could suppress Mo Lingna slightly, securing victory was a pipe dream.

On the Shadow Ghost Emperor's side, the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain, who were facing a formidable challenge from Mo Lingna, were increasingly shocked as they watched Mo Lingna fight the Shadow Ghost Emperor with great skill.

Although no one dared to underestimate Mo Lingna's strength, and they were even looking forward to seeing her suddenly improve, they never expected that Mo Lingna would be able to fight the Shadow Ghost Emperor to such an extent.

Although the Shadow Ghost Emperor was merely Asura Emperor, his unpredictable speed was unmatched throughout the entire Asura Path. Therefore, among the Asura Path's powerful figures, even though the Shadow Ghost Emperor wasn't one of the Five Emperors, he was almost universally regarded as the sixth Asura Emperor in the hearts of the Asura Path's Asura Path. But now, Mo Lingna, who also only possessed the strength of Asura King, was able to fight him with equal skill. How could this not be astonishing?

'No, if this continues, who knows when we'll ever see a winner...' After a long and fruitless battle, and with no way to defeat Mo Lingna's Nine Beast Forbidden Canon Cultivation Technique, the Shadow Ghost Emperor was growing increasingly impatient. Since his current methods were ineffective, he would have no choice but to resort to unconventional tactics.

Upon realizing this, a hint of hesitation flashed across the Shadow Ghost Emperor's brows, but then his resolve hardened. As if he had made up his mind, he launched a few quick attacks, forcing Mo Lingna back. However, instead of pressing his advantage, he retreated more than ten steps and jumped out of the battle circle.

"I must admit, your strength far exceeds my expectations," said the Shadow Ghost Emperor after stepping out of the battle, showing no intention of continuing the fight. Instead, he stared at Mo Lingna and spoke earnestly.

"What? You know you can't beat me, so you've decided to admit defeat?" Seeing that the Shadow Ghost Emperor had stopped, Mo Lingna naturally didn't intend to continue the attack, but simply asked the Shadow Ghost Emperor.

"Admit defeat? Perhaps, as long as you can withstand my subsequent attacks, what's wrong with admitting defeat?" The Shadow Ghost Emperor didn't care about Mo Lingna's words, and instead said with a confident air.

The Shadow Ghost Emperor's appearance and words made Mo Lingna's heart flutter slightly. She knew that the Shadow Ghost Emperor was about to get serious, and her vigilance increased. However, on the surface, she showed nothing and simply said calmly, "The battle has come to this point. Show us all your tricks."

"Very well, I have cultivated diligently for decades, all for today's Sacred War, to make a name for myself and earn the title of Asura Emperor. It seems I must reveal this move ahead of schedule," the Shadow Ghost Emperor said solemnly, his proud voice echoing throughout the entire Sole Dominance Mountain. (To be continued...)

P. S.: My updates have been really slow lately, but I have more time today, so I'll write three or four chapters to make up for it a little.