Seeing Chen Xuan standing there completely unharmed, the onlookers around him were somewhat surprised.
Everyone knew that Mo Li's "Savage Fist" was a Profound-tier Low-grade Combat Skill, naturally far more powerful than a Yellow-tier Combat Skill.
Furthermore, Chen Xuan was merely a two-star Dou Zhe, while Mo Li was two realms above him.
Despite Mo Li being stronger in both cultivation and strength, Chen Xuan had come away completely unscathed.
Though he had taken six steps back, that was still shocking enough.
"Damn, what is going on with this kid? He actually blocked 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 his physique? Could he be a transformed magical beast?"
"What nonsense. Transformed magical beasts are all seventh-tier. Even the Sect Master wouldn't be their match."
Chen Xuan's formidable physique left everyone amazed.
If not for his powerful physique, he would certainly have been injured in his exchange with Mo Li just now.
Mo Li's expression darkened as he said coldly, "I only used the strength of a three-star Dou Zhe just now. That wasn't my true strength, so don't get too arrogant."
Since the strength of a three-star Dou Zhe was not enough to deal with Chen Xuan, Mo Li had no choice but to reveal his true strength.
He believed that with the strength of a five-star Dou Zhe, he could absolutely crush Chen Xuan.
Learning that Mo Li had not used his full strength did not greatly surprise the crowd.
Everyone could tell that Mo Li's previous attack had not been his full power.
"Then let me experience Senior Brother Mo Li's strength as a four-star Dou Zhe." Chen Xuan smacked his lips, looking utterly nonchalant.
The first level of the "Undying Hegemon Body Art" had reached perfection, raising his physique to a formidable level.
With his current physique, he did not fear Mo Li.
Chen Xuan intended to use this exchange to test the limits of his body's endurance.
"Hmph, you will pay for your arrogance." Li Wei sneered inwardly.
He knew that Mo Li's true strength was that of a five-star Dou Zhe, so he believed the latter would utterly thrash Chen Xuan.
Now all that remained was to watch Chen Xuan get beaten down.
Today, Mo Li would teach Chen Xuan a lesson for him. Once he had the chance in the future, Li Wei would personally teach Chen Xuan a lesson as well.
"My apologies, but my true strength is not that of a four-star Dou Zhe." Mo Li's lips curled slightly, his eyes full of mockery. "My true strength is that of a five-star Dou Zhe."
As soon as he finished speaking, his aura surged sharply, fully unleashing the aura of a five-star Dou Zhe.
An imposing force swept outward with him at its center, while a sharp and fierce presence radiated from his body.
At this moment, Mo Li's aura was more than three times stronger than Chen Xuan's.
When they discovered that Mo Li possessed the strength of a five-star Dou Zhe, the people around him cried out in surprise.
"Heavens, Senior Brother Mo Li actually broke through to five-star Dou Zhe! He's only nineteen, isn't he?"
"Tsk, tsk, someone's about to get wrecked. Let's just wait and watch the show. It will definitely be entertaining."
"A two-star Dou Zhe against a five-star Dou Zhe—the result is obvious. Chen Xuan is going to get thrashed."
The eyes of the surrounding spectators were filled with admiration.
Within the Misty Cloud Sect, Mo Li's talent was unquestionably among the best.
To possess the strength of a five-star Dou Zhe before even reaching twenty was indeed astonishing.
"Mo Li is quite good. To possess the strength of a five-star Dou Zhe at nineteen, his future growth is worth anticipating."
"Though Mo Li will turn twenty in another three months, he is still outstanding."
"Within the Misty Cloud Sect, his cultivation talent ranks in the top five."
"Looking at it this way, Chen Xuan is bound to lose. After all, they are separated by three minor realms."
On the other side, several Misty Cloud Sect elders watched the duel between the two 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 there was no suspense in the outcome of this duel.
All that remained was to watch how Chen Xuan would be thrashed by Mo Li.
"A five-star Dou Zhe? That is beyond my expectations." Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes, somewhat surprised.
He had thought Mo Li was only a four-star Dou Zhe, but he had not expected this fellow to have concealed his strength.
Even so, Chen Xuan had no intention of backing down.
He wanted to experience the strength of a five-star Dou Zhe.
"Fight!"
Mo Li let out a roar, and the aura around him became sharp and oppressive.
He activated his combat skill and charged at Chen Xuan.
After "Savage Fist" was unleashed, Mo Li's aura carried a hint of savage brutality.
It gave people the feeling that his entire body was filled with explosive power.
He held nothing back and went all out.
Seeing him attack with his full strength, an elder watching from the side frowned slightly.
After all, Savage Fist was a Profound-tier Low-grade Combat Skill. With Mo Li wielding it at full strength, its power was easy to imagine.
How could Chen Xuan, a two-star Dou Zhe, withstand it?
Even if "Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist" had reached the third level, it would be unable to resist.
Chen Xuan's expression turned solemn. He activated the "Undying Hegemon Body Art", and a faint red glow radiated from his skin.
He unleashed "Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist", and the phantom of a gigantic tiger appeared behind him, its savage tiger head exuding an imposing majesty even without anger.
He charged forward, once again choosing to meet force with force.
"You're courting death!"
Seeing Chen Xuan dare to meet him head-on, Mo Li revealed a cruel smile.
The spectators all believed that Chen Xuan had something wrong with his head to choose a direct clash.
The two rapidly closed the distance, their fists brimming with power as they collided.
"Bang!"
With a thunderous boom, the power of the two combat skills collided, producing an astonishing force.
The shockwave swept out like a gale, stirring the air around them.
Mo Li staggered back three steps before steadying himself. As he stared at Chen Xuan, astonishment filled his eyes.
He had thought his full-powered strike would easily send Chen Xuan flying, yet Chen Xuan had merely retreated six steps.
"Whew, didn't feel like much."
Chen Xuan shook his fist and spoke with a relaxed expression.
After exchanging that punch, Chen Xuan discovered that his body could actually withstand Mo Li's full-powered blow.
Although he felt somewhat numb inside, it was nothing serious.
The surrounding spectators were dumbfounded by the sight.
This result was difficult for them to accept.
"Is he really a two-star Dou Zhe?" Nalan Yanran's lips parted slightly, and her heart stirred with surprise.
Could it be that Chen Xuan had not used his full strength when he sparred with her earlier?
The thought made Nalan Yanran feel quite uncomfortable.
Mo Li could not accept this blow, and his expression turned ugly.
He attacked once more, still going all out.
Facing the aggressively charging Mo Li, Chen Xuan rushed forward again.
The two clashed once more.
This time, Chen Xuan allowed Mo Li's fist to strike his body, immediately feeling a burst of intense pain.
But he could endure it, since it had not injured his muscles or bones.
After landing a punch on Chen Xuan, Mo Li had not even had time to gloat when his arm was instantly seized.
Then a sharp pain erupted in his abdomen, and the tremendous force sent his entire body flying.
Chen Xuan seized both of Mo Li's arms and viciously drove a kick into his abdomen.
He exerted force with both hands again, viciously slamming Mo Li into the ground.
With a bang, the ground trembled as dust flew into the air.
"Ugh!"
Mo Li could not help but spit out blood, his face turning pale.
He had never imagined that Chen Xuan would be so crazy as to dare take a punch head-on.
At such close range, Mo Li had no way to evade, so he was struck.
Pressing his advantage and giving Mo Li no chance to catch his breath, Chen Xuan kicked him in the face and sent him flying.
He darted after him like lightning, his fist smashing down toward Mo Li's head.
If that punch landed, Mo Li would be crippled even if it did not kill him.
"Stop!"
At the crucial moment, the elder overseeing the duel hurriedly shouted to stop him.
Chen Xuan had no choice but to withdraw his hand and stand to the side.
The outcome was obvious. Mo Li had lost, and lost utterly.
The ferocious Chen Xuan became the center of attention.
Defeating five-star Dou Zhe Mo Li with the strength of a two-star Dou Zhe was enough for him to be proud of.
Reverence filled many people's eyes.
In everyone's eyes, anyone who dared endure Mo Li's full-powered punch was nothing short of a madman.
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