The Whole Audience Is Stunned

As soon as Su Mo finished speaking, the entire venue fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Many people watched Su Mo with strange expressions, their interest piqued. Did he still want to fight Wei Rufeng? Did he think he could defeat Wei Rufeng?

"Su Mo, what's the point of fighting or not?"

Lin De's face darkened. "Wei Rufeng is already in first place. If you fight him again, it's just a formality."

"Oh, the victory isn't decided yet. How can you say Wei Rufeng is in first place?"

Su Mo scoffed, shrugging noncommittly.

According to the rules of the martial arts competition, the top three contestants had to fight each other to determine their rankings.

There were a total of three matches, but only one had been fought so far. Wei Rufeng had only defeated Lin Qiong, and they were already declaring him first!

How ridiculous!

The crowd was surprised by Su Mo's expression, as if he truly had the strength to fight Wei Rufeng.

Lin De frowned, looking displeased.

"Steward Lin, I was supposed to fight him in the finals anyway. Since he wants to fight, I'll grant him his wish."

Wei Rufeng's eyes twinkled with amusement as he looked at Su Mo, a mocking expression on his face. "I'll beat you like a dog. I'm afraid you'll surrender immediately later."

"Don't worry, the word 'surrender' doesn't exist in my vocabulary!" Su Mo replied.

Wei Rufeng smiled sinisterly. This was exactly what he wanted to hear from Su Mo.

As long as Su Mo didn't surrender, he could keep attacking him. By then, even if he crippled him, no one would be able to say anything.

"However, what if you surrender?"

Su Mo looked at Wei Rufeng and retorted, as if he had no idea of Wei Rufeng's intentions.

Wei Rufeng was stunned, then he let out a surprised laugh. "Me surrender? Heh! That's the funniest joke I've ever heard in my life."

"Good, since that's the case, let's fight!"

Su Mo stepped onto the platform, gazing at Wei Rufeng.

"This Su Mo is really overestimating himself!"

"Exactly. He defeated Wei Kun, who was at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, and his confidence has swelled!"

"He probably can't even take three moves from Wei Rufeng!"

No one favored Su Mo; they all believed he was no match for Wei Rufeng.

Even Su Hong, watching from the stands, was filled with worry. Although Su Mo had surprised him time and time again, he still didn't believe Su Mo had the strength to defeat Wei Rufeng.

In the entire training ground, perhaps only Xi'er had confidence in Su Mo, a kind of blind adoration.

On the stage, with a clang, Su Mo drew his long sword. His aura changed, his eyes sharp as sword light, piercing the hearts of others. A sharp, imposing aura emanated from him.

Seeing Su Mo's aura, Wei Rufeng was slightly surprised.

But that was all.

"Slash!"

Wei Rufeng shouted, raising his long saber high. Dazzling fiery red light gathered on the saber, and he instantly slashed at Su Mo.

Chii!

A scorching saber light shot out, melting the air.

Swish, swish, swish!!

Su Mo flicked his wrist, his long sword darting out three times in rapid succession.

Crack crack crack!

Like the sound of popping beans, the saber light was shattered into pieces by the long sword before it could even get close to Su Mo, ripples of energy spreading out.

"Be defeated!"

Wei Rufeng charged forward, taking advantage of the moment Su Mo shattered the saber light. He took a step and appeared directly in front of Su Mo.

"Blazing Sun Triple Slash!"

Swish, swish, swish!!

The heavy saber tore through the air, emitting a mournful whistling sound. The scorching firelight even ignited the air.

"Su Mo is going to lose!"

The crowd thought. Su Hai had lost to this move before. If Su Hai couldn't withstand these three slashes, Su Mo certainly couldn't.

"Wind Sweeps Clouds!"

Su Mo's expression was calm. True Qi surged into his long sword, causing it to glow brightly. Su Mo swung his sword, and a strong wind arose. The sword light was sharp, sweeping away everything.

Boom, boom, boom!

The saber and sword collided repeatedly, energy blasts exploding. Su Mo's long hair flew, and his clothes rustled in the wind, but he stood firm.

What?

He took it!

The crowd's eyes widened, staring in disbelief at the young man with the calm expression.

"He's got some skill, no wonder he's so arrogant!"

Wei Rufeng narrowed his eyes and shouted coldly, "But you're still just struggling to survive. Take nine more of my blades."

With that, Wei Rufeng shot into the sky. He gripped his saber with both hands and, with a force as if splitting a mountain, slashed down fiercely.

"Blazing Sun Nine Consecutive Slashes!"

Nine fiery saber energies shot out, cutting and slashing horizontally, forming a massive saber net that crushed the void.

"Break!"

Facing the massive saber net, Su Mo roared. Instead of retreating, he advanced. He left an afterimage on the ground, his sword light scattering, his sword momentum unpredictable. The sharp sword light merged with the wind's momentum, like the fierce winds of the Nine Heavens.

Pop pop pop!

With swirling energy, the saber net collapsed.

Breaking through the saber net, Su Mo swung his sword.

"Wind Sweeps Clouds!"

The peerless sword light vanished into the wind's momentum, as fast as lightning, slashing towards Wei Rufeng.

"Damn it!"

His attack broken and counterattacked, Wei Rufeng was filled with rage. True Qi surged throughout his body into his long saber, and he slammed it into the sword light.

Boom!

With an explosion, a gale blew, and both of them were sent flying back.

Su Mo frowned and looked at the long sword in his hand.

The steel sword in his hand had its tip broken, and the remaining blade was covered in cracks.

Su Mo's steel sword was only a Grade 1 Mid-tier weapon, forged from refined steel, and it could no longer withstand his strength.

Furthermore, Wei Rufeng's weapon was clearly not of a low grade. Its tip had been severed by the opponent's long saber.

"Haha! Su Mo, your sword is broken, you're doomed to lose today!" Wei Rufeng laughed.

Su Mo sneered. Just as he was considering whether to take out the Spirit Severing Sword, Su Hong's voice rang out.

"Mo'er, take this sword!"

From the viewing platform, Su Hong snatched a sword from an Elder beside him and threw it to Su Mo.

"Good sword!"

Taking the precious sword, Su Mo's eyes lit up.

It was a silver precious sword, about three feet long. Although its broad and thick blade was simple and unadorned, it couldn't hide its sharp aura.

This was a Grade 2 weapon. While not as good as his Spirit Severing Sword, it was far superior to the steel sword.

"Wei Rufeng, your strength is nothing more than this. Today, you are bound to lose!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Mo suddenly charged forward, his figure flickering incessantly, so fast that it was impossible to track.

"So fast!"

Wei Rufeng was startled, his expression becoming solemn. He no longer dared to underestimate Su Mo.

Whoosh!

Displaying the Phantom Steps to their peak, Su Mo instantly appeared to Wei Rufeng's left and slashed out with his sword.

Clang!

Wei Rufeng blocked with his saber, his body jolting. Then, Su Mo's figure disappeared again, reappearing behind him.

"Slash!"

The cold, sharp edge of the sword sent a chill down Wei Rufeng's spine. He slightly shifted his body and swung his saber to block again.

Swish swish swish!

Su Mo's figure moved unpredictably, flickering around Wei Rufeng. He unleashed one sword strike after another, each with immense power.

In close combat, Su Mo's physical strength was perfectly displayed.

Boom boom boom!

One step.

Two steps.

Three steps.

Explosions continued as Wei Rufeng was forced to retreat, his arms growing numb, his entire body's blood and qi churning violently.

He was furious, roaring repeatedly.

"What? Wei Rufeng is actually being suppressed by Su Mo!"

"How is this possible? Su Mo's strength is actually this formidable."

"Heavens! He's only at the Peak Seventh Level of Qi Refining, yet he possesses such power."

The crowd was stunned.

Su Mo's attacks became incredibly fierce. With unparalleled speed, he continuously swung his sword, his sword momentum like the wind, each strike faster than the last.

"Gale Edge!"

"Wind Sweeps Clouds!"

"Wind Howls Nine Heavens!"

Hmph!

Wei Rufeng grunted and stumbled back seven or eight steps. He raised his head in anger, and at that moment, a line of light suddenly appeared before his eyes.

It was Sword Light!

A sharp and peerless Sword Light!

The Sword Light arrived before Wei Rufeng almost as soon as it appeared.

"Divine Wind Kill!"

Wei Rufeng's hair stood on end. He wanted to raise his saber to block, but this Sword Light was too fast. His saber had barely been lifted when the Sword Light struck his abdomen.

Chii!

Blood splattered, and Wei Rufeng was instantly sent flying.

"Ah!"

A sharp scream suddenly rang out. Wei Rufeng fell heavily onto the battle stage.

"My Dantian... my cultivation!"

Wei Rufeng, lying on the ground, looked like he had gone mad. His lower abdomen was ripped open, and the True Qi within him was like a breached dam, gushing out wildly.

Su Mo sheathed his sword and stood tall, looking coldly at his opponent.

If he hadn't hastily withdrawn eighty percent of his strength at the last moment during the final strike, Divine Wind Kill, Wei Rufeng would have died!

The entire training ground fell into a deathly silence. Not a soul stirred.

Everyone's eyes were wide open. No one had expected Su Mo to be so powerful, defeating Wei Rufeng with his Peak Seventh Level of Qi Refining cultivation.

The crowd couldn't help but recall Su Mo's words from before.

"I haven't even competed yet!

The outcome isn't decided, how can you all know Wei Rufeng is the first place!"

It turned out Su Mo wasn't being arrogant; he genuinely possessed the strength.

"Rufeng!"

A loud shout suddenly erupted from the stands, jolting everyone awake.

Wei Wankong instantly rushed down from the stands and arrived before Wei Rufeng. When he saw his son's Dantian was broken and his cultivation crippled, his body trembled violently.

"You little beast! You're seeking death!"

Wei Wankong's eyes were bloodshot as he slammed a palm towards Su Mo.

A massive palm print, exuding world-shattering might, instantly blasted towards Su Mo.