Boom!
The heaven-shaking blade light collided with the sword light in midair. A violent surge of Qi Force burst outward, like an explosion in the sky.
Two figures were hurled backward from the center of the blast.
The surrounding land was already a complete wreck. Blade and sword energy had carved scars everywhere; countless rocks had been sheared flat, and great swaths of trees had been reduced to splinters. Some were frozen in frost, while others had been scorched black. The air reeked of burning.
Hong Tianchou panted heavily. He had long since lost his former air of authority. His clothes were in tatters, exposing his Inner Armor, and the sword in his hand trembled. His pale face was filled with shock and unease.
"You... How can you be this strong? Your true qi is actually... even more abundant than mine. Who are you?"
Fang Mo was panting too, his face flushed, but he was in far better shape than Hong Tianchou. At least his clothes were still intact. Excitement surged in his eyes. A battle at the peak of the Pre-Heaven Realm was exhilarating!
"Old man, you're afraid!"
Fang Mo looked relaxed, his eyes full of mockery.
Anger flashed across Hong Tianchou's old face. He gritted his teeth and said,
"Afraid of you? You little brat, you can't kill me... I also hate to waste a talent. I'll let you off today. Just kneel and apologize, and I'll spare you!"
Fang Mo sneered.
"Old man, if you weren't wearing that turtle shell, I'd have cut you down with one slash already!"
"You're asking for death!"
Fury erupted across Hong Tianchou's face, but unease flickered in his eyes. He knew that if they kept fighting, he'd likely meet his end here today. This kid was too strong. If his Inner