Overwhelming Dominance

Su Mo's sword was swift as lightning, merging into the wind without a trace as it slashed toward Wei Liang's neck.

What?

Wei Liang's face changed drastically. Every hair on his body stood on end as an extreme sense of danger surged within him.

He had never seen such a bizarre sword technique.

Fast!

So fast that it left no trace!

With no time to dodge, Wei Liang shouted and could only raise his spear before him to block.

Clang!

The longsword struck the spear shaft. Wei Liang felt a tremendous force travel through the spear, numbing his arms and shaking him back again and again!

Su Mo's blood boiled throughout his body, his vital energy rushing like a raging stream. His first strike missed, but he attacked again at once, his immense true qi combining with the strength of his flesh as he slashed down with his sword.

"Gale Edge!"

Sword radiance flashed. Sharp sword light pierced the air, accompanied by gusts shaped like blade edges as they descended upon Wei Liang's head.

Hah!

Wei Liang let out a furious roar, twirling his spear to form a curtain of spear shadows before him to defend against Su Mo's sword technique.

Boom!

The longsword hacked down, and the immense force sent Wei Liang flying more than ten meters away.

"How is this possible? How could you possess such strength?"

Wei Liang's face was filled with shock as he roared.

By now, the web between his thumb and forefinger had split open from the impact, and his entire arm was unbearably numb. He could barely hold onto the spear in his hand.

Not only that, but the blood and qi throughout his body churned violently. Sweetness rose in his throat, but he forcibly swallowed it back down.

"Nothing is impossible! That makes two moves. There is still one left."

Su Mo's expression was cold. As soon as he finished speaking, he attacked again, giving Wei Liang no chance to catch his breath.

Wind Sweeps Clouds!

Whoosh!

The sword light moved, and the surrounding air currents immediately surged. A fierce gale suddenly arose, transforming into a hurricane that swept in all directions. Accompanied by razor-sharp sword light, the hurricane charged toward Wei Liang.

Roar!

A crisis of death abruptly rose in his heart. Wei Liang roared, and yellow light flashed behind him as a seven-foot spear appeared.

Wei Liang's Martial Soul was a Weapon Martial Soul, perfectly suited to the weapon he used. Four yellow halos gleamed around it.

Human Grade Fourth Tier Martial Soul!

"Heavenly Star Radiance!"

This time, Wei Liang did not merely defend. He activated his Martial Soul, circulated all the true qi in his body, and unleashed his strongest move, meeting attack with attack.

After releasing his Martial Soul, Wei Liang's strength increased by more than fifty percent.

The spear trembled, streaking across the sky and piercing through the void as it met the incoming attack.

Boom!

The ferocious attacks collided violently.

Pfft!

A spray of blood shot out. Wei Liang's body flew backward like a torn sack, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Silence!

The surroundings were deathly still.

Everyone stood dumbfounded, unable to believe what they were seeing. The outcome had completely exceeded their expectations.

Su Mo had overwhelmingly crushed Wei Liang!

Wei Liang had been utterly unable to withstand a single blow from Su Mo!

A moment later, the entire plaza erupted with thunderous cheers.

"Heavens, Wei Liang actually lost!"

"So this is Su Mo's true strength?"

"What Human Grade First Tier Martial Soul trash? The Su family is far too good at deceiving people!"

"Tsk tsk, with only Qi Cultivation Level Five, he actually possesses such strength. Incredible!"

"..."

The clamor of discussion was endless.

On the viewing platform.

Even Su Hong wore a shocked expression. Though he believed in his son, witnessing Su Mo's strength with his own eyes still left his heart deeply shaken.

In contrast to Su Hong's shock, a happy smile appeared on Xi'er's delicate face.

Su Mo's figure was deeply branded into her heart, gradually overlapping with the towering figure already in her heart from half a month ago.

Half a month earlier, Xi'er had been abducted by bandits. She had already despaired and prepared herself for death. If those bandits had tried to defile her purity, she would have killed herself at once.

Yet at that moment, a handsome youth had descended from the heavens, rescuing her and avenging them.

The reason she had chosen to follow Su Mo, aside from wanting to grow stronger, was also because of her gratitude and admiration for him.

Wei family's faction.

The Wei family's members wore dark expressions, especially Wei Wankong, whose face was so gloomy it seemed ready to drip water. He secretly cursed Wei Liang for being useless.

A hundred zhang beyond the plaza, atop a ten-zhang-tall pavilion.

A handsome youth in magnificent robes gazed toward the plaza, his expression equally unpleasant.

With a cold snort, the youth flicked his sleeve and departed.

This youth was Lin Xiao.

On the plaza, Wei Liang struggled to his feet and could not help spitting out another mouthful of blood.

"This is impossible!"

Wei Liang's eyes were filled with horror. He simply could not accept the fact of his defeat.

"Hmph! Wei Liang, weren't you going to kill me?"

With a smile on his face, Su Mo mocked him.

"You...!"

A trace of madness flashed through Wei Liang's eyes, and his face suddenly twisted into a ferocious expression. He roared, "I haven't lost yet. You will still die today!"

After speaking, Wei Liang suddenly pulled a black pill from his robe and swallowed it.

Boom!

After taking the pill, Wei Liang's body shriveled at a visible rate.

At the same time, his aura surged wildly. In less than a moment, it had reached a level comparable to Qi Cultivation Level Seven.

"It is a Blood Burst Pill!"

"Heavens! Wei Liang actually took a Blood Burst Pill!"

The crowd immediately erupted in uproar.

The Blood Burst Pill was an extremely tyrannical medicinal pill. After a martial artist consumed it, the blood in their body would erupt, and all their blood would dry up within the time it took half an incense stick to burn.

The benefit gained by the consumer was that their strength would soar dramatically during that half-incense-stick period.

Of course, where there was gain, there was loss. After half an incense stick's time, the consumer would also die as all the blood in their body dried up.

However, if the medicinal power was expelled early enough, one could still preserve one's life. Yet one's Martial Dao path would find it difficult to advance any further afterward.

"Stop!"

At that moment, an angry shout rang out. Su Hong rose to his full height on the viewing platform and bellowed toward the Wei family, "Wei Wankong, in a fair match, a disciple of your Wei family actually took a Blood Burst Pill! This battle is canceled."

Wei Wankong was startled, then his expression turned from cloudy to clear as he laughed.

He had not expected Wei Liang to take a Blood Burst Pill at such a moment either.

But since he had already taken it, this battle could now be turned around.

"Su Hong, before the battle, you never said medicinal pills could not be used."

Wei Wankong sneered and continued, "How this battle ends, whether in life or death, is left to fate. That was agreed upon beforehand. Are you planning to go back on your word?"

"You..."

Su Hong was furious. He shouted, "This battle has already lost all fairness. I do not agree."

Then Su Hong called into the arena, "Mo'er, this battle ends here. Come back!"

Wei Liang had taken a Blood Burst Pill, and his cultivation was now comparable to Qi Cultivation Level Seven. Naturally, Su Hong would not stand by and watch his son throw away his life.

In the arena, Su Mo heard his father's words but did not move.

He coldly glanced at Wei Liang and said to Su Hong, "Father, it is fine. I would like to see just how strong he is now!"

Battle intent surged in Su Mo's eyes, while the blood and qi within him boiled.

A Blood Burst Pill?

Qi Cultivation Level Seven?

It was still uncertain who would win and who would lose!

"Mo'er..."

Su Hong was greatly alarmed.

"Father, rest assured! I know my limits."

Su Hong sighed and nodded helplessly. However, he secretly made preparations. The moment Su Mo's life was in danger, he would immediately intervene to save him.

"Good, truly bold and fearless. Su Hong, since your son wishes to continue fighting, then let the battle continue!"

Wei Wankong laughed loudly.