Reaching the Top of the Outer Sect!

The sword of Zhang Su was too fast.

Furthermore, it remained hidden within the void; one could only see the motion of Zhang Su drawing his blade, yet the trajectory of the Lengshuang Sword remained invisible.

This was what made it truly terrifying.

Silent and traceless.

By the time one noticed it, it was already too late.

Especially since Zhang Su was fueling it with over nine hundred strands of blood energy, making it even faster and more powerful.

However, Lu Tianqing had been focused with his entire being from the very beginning.

His gaze was razor-sharp.

It seemed as though he could capture the path of Zhang Su's sword.

"Boom."

Lu Tianqing moved.

He did not dodge.

Instead, he threw a punch.

This punch was equally fast.

The sky seemed filled with nothing but fist shadows.

Moreover, the pressure brought about by nine hundred and ninety-nine strands of blood energy was immense.

The terrifying wind from the fist directly suppressed the Light Shadow Killing Sword of Zhang Su.

"Hmm?"

Zhang Su's pupils constricted.

The punch of Lu Tianqing was formidable!

Furthermore, it carried that aura of being the sole sovereign above and below the heavens.

"This is... the Overlord Fist?"

Zhang Su recognized it.

This was also a peerless fist technique.

Moreover, it was an extremely unique one.

It was said that one could cultivate a kind of "Overbearing Fist Momentum" through it, and by relying on this "Overbearing Fist Momentum," one could unleash terrifying power.

For those who practiced this fist technique, the stronger their personality, the greater the power of the technique.

Among peerless martial arts, this technique was considered to be of exceptionally high power.

Although the Light Shadow Killing Sword of Zhang Su was also very strong.

However, it relied on the environment and speed.

Compared to the Overlord Fist, it was still half a notch inferior.

What's more, the amount of blood energy Zhang Su possessed was also less than that of Lu Tianqing.

Therefore, in just a single exchange, Zhang Su fell into a disadvantage.

At the same time, Lu Tianqing seized the opportunity, his fist techniques pouring down upon Zhang Su like a violent storm.

Furthermore, it seemed that Lu Tianqing was not only using the "Overlord Fist," but also other peerless martial arts.

Top-tier martial arts were being unleashed one after another.

They suppressed Zhang Su so thoroughly that he didn't even have a chance to catch his breath.

At this moment, Zhang Su finally understood why many people called Lu Tianqing a "freak."

He was indeed a "freak."

For an ordinary person, cultivating even one peerless martial art was already incredibly difficult.

But what about Lu Tianqing?

He unleashed peerless martial arts as if they were nothing.

Top-tier martial arts were even more commonplace to him.

He was even crazier than the "madman" Bai Junze.

One move, two moves, three moves... almost every strike was a head-on collision!

Even though the Light Shadow Killing Sword of Zhang Su had reached perfection and he possessed over nine hundred strands of blood energy, he still felt increasingly strained.

Meanwhile, the aura of Lu Tianqing was visibly growing stronger by the second.

It seemed as if he were truly pushing toward his limit, condensing the one-thousandth strand of blood energy!

He was practically unstoppable!

However, under this immense pressure, a subtle change began to emerge within Zhang Su.

Executing various sword techniques had almost become an instinct for him now.

Whether it was the Triple Wave Sword Technique, the Light Shadow Killing Sword, or the Nine Shadows Sword Technique, and so on.

Zhang Su could summon them all with ease.

It was not just the sword techniques; his movement techniques and footwork were the same.

Regardless of whether they were ordinary martial arts, superior martial arts, or peerless martial arts.

What was Zhang Su's advantage?

In truth, it was the sheer number of martial arts he possessed!

Who else had practiced more martial arts than him?

Moreover, every single martial art was at the perfection stage.

Previously, whenever Zhang Su used his martial arts, they were all used in isolation.

He would either use the Light Shadow Killing Sword.

Or he would use the Triple Wave.

Or he would use the Nine Shadows Sword Technique.

Although so many sword techniques had reached perfection, they could not be completely integrated into one, nor could they truly transform into his own instinct.

Fortunately, the compatibility of every martial art Zhang Su practiced was over 90%.

Some martial arts even had a compatibility of 100%.

Therefore, at this moment, under the immense pressure from Lu Tianqing, all his martial arts transformed into instinct and were fully integrated into his body.

Every move he made was natural and unconstrained by any single sword technique.

In a single strike, he could even blend multiple sword techniques together.

Zhang Su fought with increasing vigor, feeling more and more exhilarated in his heart.

In an instant, he had a flash of inspiration and reached a realization.

So, "compatibility" was not as simple as just reaching the perfection stage of a martial art.

In the past, Zhang Su had not encountered opponents strong enough or endured enough pressure, so naturally, he had never thought of integrating various martial arts into his body's instinct.

But now, after battling Lu Tianqing, Zhang Su's various martial arts, under the pressure of Lu Tianqing, had instead all merged into his body's instinct, causing his strength to skyrocket!

"How could this be..."

Lu Tianqing became more alarmed the longer they fought.

He could see the changes in Zhang Su.

Every martial art was not being deliberately executed, yet they had become as instinctive as eating or drinking.

This was the realm he had dreamed of reaching.

But this wasn't right.

Who was the one pursuing the ultimate sublimation?

It was him, not Zhang Su!

Although Lu Tianqing had also practiced quite a few martial arts, including three peerless martial arts.

In terms of the number of peerless martial arts, he had practiced more than Zhang Su.

However, more peerless martial arts were not necessarily better.

He could not integrate martial arts into his body's instinct like Zhang Su could.

The transitions between his martial arts were relatively rigid.

In a martial artist's battle, things changed in the blink of an eye.

Just this tiny gap often determined victory or defeat.

"Swish, swish, swish."

Zhang Su thrust his sword out, and nine sword shadows manifested in the void.

At the same time, there was a faint, surging sensation, as if a tide were sweeping in.

This strike contained too many sword techniques.

It was truly ever-changing, yet all of them were fused into this one strike.

Facing this sword, Lu Tianqing felt his blood and qi shaking incessantly.

He also knew that it was time to risk his life.

"Fury of the Overlord!"

Lu Tianqing threw a punch.

His Dominating Momentum climbed to its absolute peak.

It seemed as if any power or any person would be directly blasted apart by this punch.

This was also the ultimate sublimation of Lu Tianqing's punch.

It was the strongest punch he had ever thrown in his life!

Du Tian, Zhao Feng, and Chu Dachuan, who were watching from the sidelines, could not even see the specific details of the exchange between the two.

Yet, they could feel that both had unleashed their most powerful strike.

Their hearts immediately tightened.

Who had won, and who had lost?

"Hoo..."

A gentle breeze blew by.

The surroundings became deathly quiet.

Lu Tianqing's fist was only a few inches away from Zhang Su's face.

He stopped.

Lu Tianqing lowered his head.

At his throat, the tip of the Lengshuang Sword had already pierced his skin, and a trace of blood was seeping from the point.

It seemed that if it had gone just an inch deeper, he would have died!

"I lost..."

Lu Tianqing spoke slowly.

His expression was somewhat complex.

In this battle, he had indeed reached his ultimate sublimation.

He had fought to his heart's content.

Unfortunately, he still failed to take that final step.

Not everyone who stakes everything on a single throw succeeds.

Most people end up in failure.

Lu Tianqing was no exception.

"Clack."

Zhang Su sheathed his sword.

"An inch longer, an inch stronger; I merely held the advantage of a weapon."

Zhang Su said indifferently.

This was also the truth.

Lu Tianqing was very strong.

But Lu Tianqing had not used a weapon.

No matter how strong one's fist technique is, it remains at a disadvantage compared to a weapon.

"You have integrated your martial arts into your body and turned them into instinct; I... am not as good as you! However, this was my final battle in the Blood Qi Realm, and I will wait for you in the Inner Sect..."

Lu Tianqing turned and walked away.

He walked with great poise.

"Three hundred Blood Replenishing Pills will be delivered to you soon..."

Lu Tianqing's voice drifted into Zhang Su's ears on the wind.

This "freak" who was the number one of the Outer Sect had lost his final battle in the Blood Qi Realm, but he had not lost his martial heart.

After this, there would likely no longer be Lu Tianqing the "number one Outer Sect disciple."

Instead, there would be Lu Tianqing the "Inner Sect disciple!"

Outer Sect, Martial Arts Arena.

Many Outer Sect disciples were sparring in the Martial Arts Arena.

Or they were exchanging insights on martial arts cultivation.

In the Martial Arts Arena, there was a designated area where the "Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples" ranking board was posted.

The board recorded the names of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples.

The "Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples" list was updated once a month.

Today was the day for the list to be changed again.

In truth, the names on the "Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples" list did not change very frequently.

Most of the time, it was the same ten names.

However, there had been some changes to the names of the top ten disciples recently.

The reason was simple: Zhang Su had successively defeated and killed Luo Feng and Bai Junze, meaning the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples were suddenly short two members, so naturally, two had to be added.

One was Zhang Su.

The other was quite lucky, entering the ranks of the Top Ten Disciples while lying down; it was a complete stroke of good fortune.

"The rankings are changing..."

"The Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples list shouldn't have any changes this time."

"True, I haven't heard of anyone challenging the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples, so it should be the same as last time..."

Some disciples gathered around the ranking board, whispering in discussion.

Soon, the "ranking board" was updated.

"Huh? Wait, the names on the board have changed..."

"How did Zhang Su become the number one in the Outer Sect?"

"Zhang Su... he's reached the top of the Outer Sect just like that?"

Many disciples were left dumbfounded.

The original number one of the Outer Sect was Lu Tianqing, after all.

A living legend of the Outer Sect!

A true "monstrous" level genius!

Since joining the Guiyuan Sect, he had never suffered a single defeat!

How could Zhang Su possibly suppress Lu Tianqing and reach the top spot?

"Something's wrong! Senior Brother Lu Tianqing... why has his name disappeared entirely?"

Someone immediately noticed the anomaly.