Ice Block Defeated a Hidden Dragon with One Sword; Li the Great Benefactor's Unshakable Reputation

Seeing Bai Jinghong standing in the hall, the room erupted in discussion.

Those who haven't reached the Divine Observation Realm know their own limitations and naturally won't go up and embarrass themselves for nothing. However, young geniuses with some strength are unwilling to be the first to step forward and hope that someone can go up and test Bai Jinghong's abilities.

The atmosphere was somber; people whispered amongst themselves and tried to deflect blame from one another.

"Among the geniuses of the Eastern Wasteland Domain, not a single one dares to challenge me?"

"Then the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm will belong to my Cloud-Crossing Sword City."

Bai Jinghong, with her hands behind her back, spoke lightly.

"You guys are being way too domineering! This secret realm is unclaimed to begin with."

Why should we follow your rules?

The hall erupted in noise, filled with complaints.

Bai Jinghong glanced around, a slight smile playing on her lips:

"Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the strong reign supreme."

"So, my rules are rules, understand?"

The words echoed, momentarily halting the crowd's heated enthusiasm.

The atmosphere fell silent.

Apart from...

"Let's eat the watermelon first, and if we don't finish it all, we can use the leftovers to make popsicles."

"Watermelon flavored?"

"Hmm, let's make it in the shape of Patrick Star. I'll cut a melon first."

As Li Mo spoke, he took out a watermelon he had just picked from the field, then took out the Crimson Firmament Sword, brandished it back and forth, and then stabbed it in.

He noticed the gazes beside him and saw it was Luo Yu and Luo Yao, the siblings. The former looked somewhat speechless, while the latter was staring intently at the watermelon.

"Are you two going to eat?"

Little Li is very warm and hospitable.

Everyone: "?"

Bai Jinghong: "?"

I'm testing my skills against all the heroes here, while you're cutting watermelons over there.

Don't I have any pride?

He was about to speak.

"Your sword Bai Jinghong, is sharp, but my Gangdou Sect's halberd is no less formidable!"

"Let's give this company a try!"

Tie Qi slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

A long halberd came into his hand, its cold light gleaming.

"You've come at the perfect time!"

Bai Jinghong had no choice but to withdraw her gaze.

The two exchanged blows, their Divine Intent clashing, and finally they engaged in combat.

With the first sword strike, Tie Qi staggered backward, his divine strength no match for the sword's edge. The second sword strike, like ripples on water, swept across his lower body, yet he neither dodged nor evaded...

His upper body suddenly separated from his lower body, and he swung his halberd down, forcing Bai Jinghong to defend.

Bai Jinghong clearly hadn't expected that her opponent, who was already partially disabled, would have such a tactic of 'splitting up'.

Just as he was about to give chase, Tie Qi laughed:

"Three moves have passed."

Bai Jinghong: "..."

He sheathed his sword with a dark expression.

Although Tie Qi managed to withstand the three sword strikes, everyone present was shocked. Tie Qi, who was also at the Divine Observation Realm and was already considered extremely powerful in their eyes, was forced to resort to trickery.

The prodigy on the Hidden Dragon Ranking is too strong.

"Hiss..."

Everyone gasped.

"Hiss..."

Little Li took a bite of watermelon and was so impressed by how delicious it was that he gasped for breath.

Then the watermelon was handed to Ying Bing and Luo Yu, the siblings.

Seriously, just a bystander.

"You..."

Bai Jinghong squinted, about to speak.

"I'd also like to learn from your superior skills!"

Luo Yu took a bite of watermelon and walked forward.

This is the estate of Burning Jade Forest.

Did you even ask him before trying to show off in front of the host?

He flicked his longsword, and sword light gathered as he chanted:

"A waterfall plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way were falling from the ninth heaven!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a sword light, as long as a river, swept away.

This is the ultimate Supreme Lore of Burning Jade Forest, the Poetry Sword Art, which can be enhanced by the scholar's spirit. Each poem is a Swordsmanship.

"Hmph, all flash and no substance."

Bai Jinghong snorted coldly.

Although his opponent was a novice at the Divine Observation, he put aside his contempt and drew his sword with lightning speed.

In an instant, it completely destroyed the artistic conception of the poem.

He was about to raise his hand to knock Luo Yu's sword away.

"Good!"

"Wow, Brother Luo is so handsome!"

Little Li, clapped enthusiastically.

Whether this skill is powerful or not is another matter, but it definitely makes you look incredibly cool. It seems that every disciple of Burning Jade Forest is a master at showing off in front of others.

I want to learn.

Opportunities are fleeting.

In just a short while, Luo Yu had already filled in the gaps in the poem's imagery.

The result is...

Luo Yu was originally only supposed to be able to withstand two sword strikes, but in the end he actually withstood three.

"Your three sword strikes were not bad."

"But we still need to practice."

Luo Yu was covered in sweat, but his face was full of pride.

He raised his hand to retrieve the sword that had been knocked down, then turned and went back to eat melon seeds, leaving without a trace.

"Congratulations, Brother Luo, you successfully withstood three sword strikes."

Li Mo smiled and praised him.

The disciples of Burning Jade Forest also joined in the commotion, showering them with compliments.

None of the martial arts heroes present liked Bai Jinghong's overbearing attitude. In contrast, Luo Yu was better, and since he was the host, it was certainly right to say a few words of praise.

So everyone cheered and praised Luo Yu.

This is where the advantage of playing at home comes in.

"?"

Bai Jinghong's face twitched, and her complexion flushed red.

No, you almost missed all three strikes, how come you're so smug?

Why do I feel worse than if I had lost even though I won?

"Snort!"

A cold snort rang out, and an invisible yet sharp sword intent swept through the hall.

Although he has not yet broken through to the Inner Scene, he can already release Sword Qi outwards, making him appear like a sharp sword.

This was inspired by his observation of the divine sword within the gate; everyone present felt as if a sharp blade was hanging over their heads.

"You, come and receive my three sword strikes!"

He pointed to Li Mo's table.

But at this moment...

Ying Bing had just finished eating a slice of watermelon when she raised her head.

The young girl's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"I?"

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

The Divine Observation Realm specifically named an Inner Breath Realm cultivator?

This is just too much of a bullying tactic.

Ying Bing lowered her eyes for a few seconds, then dipped her jade-like fingers into the teacup again.

"What I'm saying is true..."

Bai Jinghong was about to say something.

But before he could finish speaking, a drop of water suddenly flew over.

It was a sight that many people would never see in their entire lives.

Although it was just a drop of water, it carried an incomparably domineering Sword Qi and, with the support of two layers of Internal Breath, flew to the front of him in an instant.

Bai Jinghong was greatly alarmed. He unleashed his sword Sword Qi, which surged like a long river.

In terms of quantity, the two are like rivers and drops of water.

But a single drop of water swept through the long river with overwhelming force, flowing upstream and obliterating it completely.

Snap--

A water droplet hits the tip of the sword.

Instead, the longsword flew backward and embedded itself in the pillar.

The lobby was truly quiet this time.

Those who witnessed that sword strike felt as if they were dreaming; such a strike seemed impossible to exist in reality.

Moreover, Ying Bing didn't even draw her sword; a single drop of tea was enough to defeat the Hidden Dragon Ranking.

Bai Jinghong stood there in a daze, forgetting even to pick up the sword.

I'm starting to question the meaning of life.

The old man behind him had a sharp glint in his eyes.

"If you don't use Sword Qi, you'll lose more slowly."

Ying Bing spoke calmly.

Many of those present did not understand the meaning of this sentence.

"Yes, indeed."

Li Mo nodded and coughed lightly.

If Bai Jinghong had used his true cultivation level and techniques, he wouldn't have been defeated in a single move.

Sword Qi arises from intent and spirit.

Brother Lao, what are you comparing yourself to? Why are you trying to outdo the future Phoenix Heavenly Empress in terms of spirit?

That's just like Elder Xue taking the Profound Pill and then going to the toilet.

It's unlikely that Ice Block was intentionally showing off in front of others, but why did the words she uttered send a shiver down my spine?

The taste is just right.

"The next Hidden Dragon Ranking will likely bring about a major upheaval."

"Tsk tsk, a sixteen-year-old on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, has the Eastern Wasteland Domain ever seen such a monstrous talent?"

"She's probably more than just on the list. Bai Jinghong is ranked eighty-ninth, and she didn't even last one move against her. She's at least in the top fifty."

"If Bai Jinghong hadn't used his Sword Qi, he might not have lost so badly, but even if he used all his skills, he couldn't possibly be evenly matched with her."

"If the fortuitous opportunity of the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm falls into her hands again..."

After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in a frenzy, instantly becoming a boiling cauldron.

The prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Ranking are all capable of fighting opponents of higher levels, yet today they were defeated by someone of a higher level.

How ruthless must that girl be?

At the age of sixteen, such a person is extremely rare, not only in the Eastern Wasteland Domain, but also in the Central Divine Province.

Bai Jinghong had just boasted that no genius in the Eastern Wasteland Domain dared to challenge him, and that the strongest in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were respected, yet he suffered such a crushing defeat.

The so-called rules of Cloud-Crossing Sword City were naturally ignored by everyone like a fart.

Many people wanted to go up and get a glimpse of Ying Bing.

But her aura, as pure and cold as the moon, was so domineering that no one dared to step forward for a moment.

"The boy beside her is..."

"Li Mo, he is also the master of Mystic Weapon, and he and Ying Bing are known as the twin prodigies of Clear Abyss Sect."

"This... surely Clear Abyss Sect can't produce two sword prodigies of this caliber?"

"I know him. He's the great philanthropist Li. He owns the largest Charity Hall in Purple Sun Prefecture. I've heard he's a very kind person."

"I know that too. I've heard that this Disciple Li naturally easygoing, and he even invited outer disciples to the Fanghua Pavilion."

"Holy crap, this guy's got guts."

Surprisingly, quite a few people recognize our great philanthropist, Li.

There was no other way; more and more people had received Li Mo's help, and word spread.

This resulted in Little Li's reputation remaining exceptionally strong.

"It seems he's ranked alongside Ying Bing because of his good character."

"What are they doing?"

"Drawing on the table with tea in his mouth, is this how you communicate about swordsmanship?"

"That's how Patrick Star was drawn."

Li Mo looked at the starfish on the table and then drew a square with holes in it:

"This is SpongeBob SquarePants."

"..."

Looking at the boy's serious expression, Ying Bing thought he was so childish.

But she still nodded slightly.

"Okay, let's do it that way."

It's my own fault for owing others favors that I haven't repaid yet.

Moreover, she didn't believe she couldn't cook delicious food.

Click--

Suddenly, a loud clap of thunder sounded outside.

A disciple of the Burning Jade Forest stumbled in.

"Something terrible has happened!"

Yin Huacheng has been murdered!