Ch. 681Guidance
Chapter Summary
- Opening Challenge: Jun Wuxi accepts a challenge from Mo Cheng, a black-robed prodigy ranked just below him on the Thousand Prodigies Ranking. Although Jun Wuxi has the higher ranking, Mo Cheng’s cultivation has surpassed his, making the outcome uncertain.
- Initial Battle: Jun Wuxi attacks first with his eight-foot spear, but Mo Cheng counters using metallic claws and immediately gains the upper hand. His savage, blood-red claw attacks force Jun Wuxi backward toward the edge of the White Jade Plaza. The plaza’s reinforced White Phosphorus Iron and formations allow it to withstand their True Profound Realm battle.
- Martial Souls Unleashed: Both fighters release First Rank Heaven Class Martial Souls—Jun Wuxi’s is a spear, while Mo Cheng’s is a huge lizard. Despite increasing his strength, Jun Wuxi remains suppressed, and the Heavenly Spirit Sect becomes concerned that its representative may lose the opening match.
- Su Mo Identifies the Weakness: Seeing Jun Wuxi in danger, Su Mo secretly activates his Netherworld Demonic Eyes Martial Soul. He analyzes Mo Cheng’s body and discovers an incompletely healed injury in Mo Cheng’s left leg, along with reduced strength in his left arm. Su Mo transmits this information to Jun Wuxi and advises him to target Mo Cheng’s lower-left side.
- Tactical Reversal: Jun Wuxi follows Su Mo’s instructions. His attacks against Mo Cheng’s injured side repeatedly break through the latter’s defenses, forcing Mo Cheng backward and disrupting his rhythm. The battle rapidly reverses: Mo Cheng, previously dominant, becomes flustered and overwhelmed.
- Reactions and Suspicion: Mo Cheng is shocked that Jun Wuxi knows his hidden weaknesses, which even powerful experts should not have been able to detect. The audience is equally astonished. Several Martial Emperor experts realize that Su Mo’s voice transmission caused the reversal and begin questioning how someone at the True Profound Realm Fourth Layer could guide a stronger fighter and perceive such concealed injuries. Huangfu Qing and Qian Xun Yue also observe Su Mo with interest.
- Character Development and Interactions: Jun Wuxi moves from anxiety and near-defeat to renewed confidence, showing his ability to trust and immediately apply Su Mo’s advice. Su Mo demonstrates exceptional perception, tactical intelligence, and the power of his Netherworld Demonic Eyes. Mo Cheng’s confidence collapses as his secret weaknesses are exposed.
- Themes: The chapter emphasizes strategy over raw power, the value of recognizing an opponent’s weaknesses, and Su Mo’s increasingly mysterious and formidable abilities. It also highlights pride, sect honor, and the growing attention surrounding Su Mo as influential figures begin to suspect that he possesses extraordinary insight.