Chapter 24: A Madman's Fighting Style
Seeing Chen Xuan standing there completely unharmed, the onlookers were somewhat surprised.
It was common knowledge that the Savage Fist Mo Li used was a Profound-tier Low-grade Combat Skill, naturally more powerful than a Yellow-tier Combat Skill.
Moreover, Chen Xuan was only a Two-star Dou Zhe, while Mo Li was two realms higher than him.
Given that Mo Li surpassed Chen Xuan in both realm and strength, it was astonishing that Chen Xuan seemed perfectly fine.
Even though he had been pushed back six steps, it was still shocking enough.
"Damn it, what's with this kid? He actually managed to withstand Senior Brother Mo Li's attack."
"I also think there's something strange about Chen Xuan; maybe he has an advantage in his physique."
"An advantage in physique? Could he be a transformed Monster Beast?"
"That's ridiculous. Transformed Monster Beasts are all rank seven in power; even the Sect Master wouldn't be able to defeat them."
Chen Xuan's powerful physique was astonishing.
If not for his strong physique, he would have surely been injured in his previous exchange with Mo Li.
Mo Li's face was cold, and his tone was icy as he said, "Using the strength of a Three-star Dou Zhe just now wasn't my true power at all. Don't get too arrogant."
Since the strength of a Three-star Dou Zhe couldn't handle Chen Xuan, Mo Li had no choice but to unleash his true power.
He believed that with the strength of a Five-star Dou Zhe, he could absolutely crush Chen Xuan.
Upon learning that Mo Li hadn't used his full strength, the crowd wasn't particularly surprised.
Everyone could see that the previous attack wasn't Mo Li's full power.
"Then let me experience Senior Brother Mo Li's Four-star Dou Zhe strength," Chen Xuan said, smacking his lips with a nonchalant air.
The first level of the Undying Hegemon Body Art had reached perfection, elevating his physique to a formidable level.
With his current physique, he didn't fear Mo Li.
Chen Xuan intended to use this exchange to test his body's endurance.
"Hmph, you'll pay the price for your arrogance," Li Wei sneered inwardly.
He knew Mo Li's true strength was that of a Five-star Dou Zhe, so he was confident that Mo Li could utterly defeat Chen Xuan.
He just had to wait and watch Chen Xuan get beaten.
Today, he would let Mo Li teach Chen Xuan a lesson, and if he had the chance in the future, Li Wei would personally teach Chen Xuan another lesson.
"I'm sorry, my true strength isn't that of a Four-star Dou Zhe," Mo Li said, a slight smirk playing on his lips, his eyes glinting with amusement. "My true strength is that of a Five-star Dou Zhe."
As soon as he finished speaking, his aura surged dramatically, fully unleashing the aura of a Five-star Dou Zhe.
An energy field swept out from him, radiating a sharp and imposing presence.
At this moment, Mo Li's aura was three times stronger than Chen Xuan's.
Discovering that Mo Li possessed the strength of a Five-star Dou Zhe, the people around them gasped in surprise.
"Oh my god, Senior Brother Mo Li actually broke through to Five-star Dou Zhe! He's only nineteen, isn't he?"
"Tsk tsk, someone's in trouble. Let's just sit back and watch the show; it's definitely going to be exciting."
"A Two-star Dou Zhe against a Five-star Dou Zhe—the outcome is obvious. That Chen Xuan is going to get thrashed."
Admiration shone in the eyes of the surrounding crowd.
In the Cloud Mist Sect, Mo Li's talent was definitely among the top.
To possess the strength of a Five-star Dou Zhe before the age of twenty was indeed astonishing.
"This Mo Li kid is good. To have Five-star Dou Zhe strength at nineteen, his future growth is something to look forward to."
"Although Mo Li will be twenty in three months, he's still outstanding."
"In the Cloud Mist Sect, his cultivation talent is in the top five."
"Given this, Chen Xuan is definitely going to lose. After all, there's a difference of three minor realms in strength."
On the other side, several elders of the Cloud Mist Sect were observing the two dueling in the arena.
Upon discovering that Mo Li possessed the strength of a Five-star Dou Zhe, the elders all revealed satisfied smiles.
They had already concluded that the outcome of this duel was without suspense.
Now it was just a matter of watching how Chen Xuan would be beaten by Mo Li.
"Five-star Dou Zhe, that's beyond my expectation," Chen Xuan said, narrowing his eyes, a hint of surprise in his heart.
He had thought Mo Li only had Four-star Dou Zhe strength, but he hadn't expected this guy to hide his true power.
Even so, Chen Xuan had no possibility of backing down.
He wanted to experience the strength of a Five-star Dou Zhe.
"Let's fight!"
Mo Li roared, his aura becoming sharp and oppressive.
He activated a Combat Skill and attacked Chen Xuan.
As he unleashed the Combat Skill, Savage Fist, a wild, untamed aura emanated from him.
It gave the impression that his entire body was brimming with explosive power.
He held nothing back, giving it his all.
Seeing him attack with full force, the elders watching from the side frowned slightly.
After all, Savage Fist was a Profound-tier Low-grade Combat Skill, and with Mo Li unleashing it at full power, its might was considerable.
How could Chen Xuan, a two-star Dou Zhe, possibly withstand it?
Even if Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist had reached its third stage, it wouldn't be able to resist.
Chen Xuan's expression was solemn. He activated the Undying Hegemon Body Art, and a faint red glow emanated from his skin.
As he unleashed Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist, a spectral image of a massive tiger appeared behind Chen Xuan, its ferocious tiger head exuding power without needing to roar.
He charged forward, once again choosing to meet force with force.
"Seeking death."
Seeing Chen Xuan dare to meet him head-on, Mo Li revealed a cruel smile.
Everyone watching thought Chen Xuan was out of his mind to choose a direct confrontation.
The two quickly closed the distance, and their power-infused fists collided.
Boom!
A loud bang echoed as the two Combat Skill energies collided, generating astonishing force.
The resulting shockwave swept out like a gale, stirring the surrounding air.
Mo Li staggered back three steps, steadying himself, and looked at Chen Xuan with astonishment in his eyes.
He had expected his full-power strike to easily send Chen Xuan flying, but he hadn't anticipated that the latter would only retreat six steps.
"Phew, didn't feel a thing."
Chen Xuan shook his fist, saying with a relaxed expression.
After that exchange of blows, Chen Xuan realized his body could actually withstand Mo Li's full-power attack.
Although there was some numbness within him, it was nothing serious.
Upon witnessing this, everyone watching was a little dumbfounded.
This outcome was hard to accept.
"Is he really a two-star Dou Zhe?" Nalan Yanran's small mouth slightly agape, her heart subtly startled.
Could it be that Chen Xuan hadn't used his full strength when he sparred with her earlier?
Thinking of this, Nalan Yanran felt very uncomfortable.
Mo Li couldn't accept this blow; his face turned grim.
He attacked again, still giving it his all.
Facing the aggressive Mo Li, Chen Xuan charged forward once more.
The two engaged in combat again.
This time, Chen Xuan allowed Mo Li's fist to strike him, and he immediately felt a sharp pain.
But he could bear it; after all, no bones were broken.
After landing a punch on Chen Xuan, Mo Li didn't even have time to feel smug before his arm was instantly seized.
Then, a sharp pain shot through his abdomen, and a powerful force sent him flying into the air.
Chen Xuan gripped Mo Li's arms with both hands and viciously kicked him in the abdomen.
He then exerted force with both hands again, slamming the man hard onto the ground.
With a thud, the ground trembled, and dust flew everywhere.
"Ugh!"
Mo Li couldn't help but spit out blood, his face pale.
He never expected Chen Xuan to be so reckless, daring to take a direct punch.
At such close range, it was difficult for Mo Li to dodge, so he took the hit.
Capitalizing on the advantage, Chen Xuan didn't give Mo Li any breathing room, kicking him in the face and sending him flying.
He then darted over like lightning, bringing his fist down towards Mo Li's head.
If that punch connected, Mo Li would be half-dead, if not fully dead.
"Stop!"
At the critical moment, the elder supervising the duel quickly shouted to halt them.
Chen Xuan had no choice but to withdraw his hand and stand aside.
The outcome was clear: Mo Li lost, and he lost decisively.
The fierce Chen Xuan became the center of attention.
To defeat a five-star Dou Zhe like Mo Li with only two-star Dou Zhe strength — he had every right to be proud.
Many people looked at him with awe.
In everyone's eyes, Chen Xuan was simply a madman for daring to take Mo Li's full-force punch.
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