"Let's find somewhere else to talk!"
After giving Dugu Qiubai a deep look, Wang Hao got up and walked outside.
"It just so happens that I'd also like to have a good chat with you, young man!"
Dugu Qiubai smiled with interest and stepped out as well.
"Hey! You guys..."
Granny Song was shocked when she realized what was happening and hurriedly chased after them, but when she stepped out of the room, the two people were nowhere to be seen. It was clear that they had already used their lightness skill to leave.
"You old bastard, you just wait!"
Granny Song was furious when she couldn't find the two of them. She could only curse Dugu Qiubai, who had caused the trouble, but there was nothing she could do.
Both of them were exceptionally strong, with unimaginable speed and agility. She didn't even know which direction they had left from, let alone how to chase after them.
Leaving aside the anxious Granny Song in the old house in the east, Wang Hao, following the blood connection between himself and Wangcai, quickly rushed into a forest and stopped in a valley full of rocks.
"Senior, sometimes knowing too much can be deadly!"
Turning around and staring directly at Dugu Qiubai, who was following closely behind him, Wang Hao's killing intent surged uncontrollably.
To be honest, Dugu Qiubai of this generation was kind to him. The Ten Stances of Bloody Battle that Dugu Qiubai taught him were his first pot of gold for his rise to power. Even his current Sword Dao is based on the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle.
He really didn't want to lay a hand on the old man unless absolutely necessary.
But Dongfang Bai is very important; she's practically the guarantee of his Fortune Points. If something goes wrong, not only will he be unable to shatter the Heavenly Mandate of this world, but he might not even be able to safely return to the Primordial Great World.
Therefore, no mistakes or omissions can be made during this period, so this "Dugu Qiubai " must be dealt with.
"Your killing intent is strong; do you intend to kill me?"
Sensing Wang Hao's chilling killing intent, Dugu Qiubai Qiubai's smile deepened, and his interest intensified.
He initially paid little attention to this junior whom he had indirectly taught Sword Dao, only modifying the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle on Shi Xing.
He didn't care whether the other person would learn it or become successful.
However, this kid caused quite a stir back then. In just one or two years, not only did his cultivation level improve at an astonishing speed, but he even managed to escape from a Half-step Innate expert during the battle in the capital.
This piqued his interest, but the young man then fell silent, with almost no news of him appearing in the martial arts world.
He thought this kid had been scared away from the Central Plains by Confucian School and fled overseas. He never expected that this kid would boldly use disguise to re-enter the Central Plains and even cause such a commotion.
If Zhu Yanzu is the identity fabricated by this kid using disguise techniques, then it means that this kid has already reached the Grandmaster Realm.
This cultivation speed is quite astonishing, and he is also very interested in the news about the overseas martial arts world and the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult. Perhaps this is a good breakthrough point.
"That's the idea!"
Wang Hao did not deny it, nodding frankly, his starry eyes flashing with a chilling killing intent.
He didn't want to hurt the old man, but the guy was asking for it!
"Enough with the pleasantries, make your move and let this old man see just how far you've progressed in mastering the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle!"
Dugu Qiubai let out a cold shout, his expression revealing arrogance, yet also a hint of anticipation.
"I was just about to invite you to sample some of my dishes!"
Wang Hao replied respectfully, then reached out and grasped a giant sword that flew out from the forest on one side and was held in his hand—it was the Shameless Greatsword!
From this vantage point, one could vaguely see a giant beast lurking in the forest dozens of feet away—who else could it be but Wangcai?
He had already met up with Wangcai earlier, and the two of them came to this old house in the east together. However, Wangcai was still hiding in the surrounding mountains and forests to avoid being discovered.
To face off against a seasoned Innate master like Dugu Qiubai head-on, the Ziwei Soft Sword hidden at his waist alone is insufficient; he must revert to his original form and wield the Shameless Greatsword.
That's why he ran over to meet up with Wangcai earlier, in order to retrieve the Shameless Greatsword that Wangcai had tied to his back.
The Shameless Greatsword was also refined by him using a secret technique, and it could be controlled within the magnetic field range.
That wasn't all. After retrieving the Shameless Greatsword, Wang Hao's joints crackled, and his muscles and bones rapidly expanded, growing from eight feet tall to ten feet tall in the blink of an eye.
His extremely burly physique, combined with the massive sword that resembled a door panel, gave off an overwhelming sense of oppression.
Meanwhile, Dugu Qiubai stared blankly at the Shameless Greatsword in Wang Hao's hand. Was that thing really a sword?
Although the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle that he had indirectly taught him originated from battlefield martial arts, they were best suited to be performed with a heavy sword, such as the Profound Iron Heavy Sword used by their ancestor, the first generation Dugu Qiubai.
But even a greatsword has its limits!
You're telling me now that thing is called a sword?
"Your sword... is very novel!"
After a long silence, Dugu Qiubai finally came up with a more fitting adjective.
He was certain that such a large sword was unprecedented in thousands of years; to call it a sword would be an insult to the weapon itself.
"Be careful, senior!"
Reaching his peak condition, Wang Hao shouted and stomped his foot hard on the ground. He used his movement technique to appear in front of Dugu Qiubai almost Teleportation, and unleashed a Destroy the Withered and Crush the Rotten slash from the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle with his Shameless Greatsword.
This was not simply a matter of Destroy the Withered and Crush the Rotten, but a move that incorporated the Shock Force, just like the move that incorporated Explosive Force in the past when the Two Armies Facing Off. It was a fusion of the cultivation civilizations of two worlds, and it was also the first time Wang Hao used this move against an enemy.
Dugu Qiubai hadn't taken Wang Hao's attack seriously, but as the sword was about to strike, he sensed a deadly danger and, without thinking, withdrew his pointed sword and retreated rapidly.
"Boom--"
The Shameless Greatsword, carrying unparalleled strength and terrifying Shock Force, slashed down on the earth, blasting a large crater into the rocky ground. Even more terrifying, there wasn't a single piece of rock larger than a thumb in the crater.
The rocks Shock Force of the tremor!
"Is this the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle?"
Dugu Qiubai had retreated hastily, looked at the huge crater and couldn't help but gasp, inwardly wanting to curse.
He personally and casually modified the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle, so he was very clear about them and understood that Wang Hao's sword strike just now was a move from the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle called "Destroy the Withered and Crush the Rotten ".
But the Destroy the Withered and Crush the Rotten power of the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle isn't that exaggerated!
And what on earth is that weird force that can shatter rocks?
Just how insanely did this kid modify the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle?!
Dugu Qiubai was utterly shocked, but Wang Hao was not. After his attack failed, he did not stop at all. He jumped out of the pit and continued to wield his sword and launch a fierce attack.
With the Shameless Greatsword in hand, he no longer held back or restrained himself in his attacks. His fighting style was primarily fierce and powerful, showcasing the full might of the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle.
At this moment, with the enhancement of the Nine Revolutions of Samsara Technique's tenfold potential, his Ten Stances of Bloody Battle were no less powerful than the Innate martial arts techniques of this world.
Therefore, even though Dugu Qiubai was a veteran Innate expert, he did not dare to directly confront Wang Hao's Shameless Greatsword and could only dodge it in frustration.
Dugu Qiubai was now incredibly frustrated and regretful. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have dared to show off and come empty-handed.
He had previously thought he could easily take down this kid, so he didn't bring his sword, believing that he could handle the sword energy condensed by his sword fingers.
But now he realizes he was wrong, and terribly wrong!
"Boy, if you've got the guts, let me bring my sword so we can have another match!"
Feeling utterly frustrated, Dugu Qiubai couldn't help but roar out in anger; he was truly at his wit's end.
Unfortunately, Wang Hao, who was focused on his attack, completely ignored his words and even unleashed more ferocious sword strikes.
Just kidding, he's not having any martial arts competition or friendly sparring, so what's the point of fairness?
My purpose in coming here is to send you, you talkative old man, to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. I'm all about striking while the Master Hao is hot. There's no way I'd let you take up your sword and fight!
"You brat! I'm not playing along!"
Enraged, Dugu Qiubai decided to stop playing around and made his escape in a flash.
Unfortunately, without his sword, he could only muster about 30% of his strength. Under these circumstances, defeating this barbaric boy would be quite difficult, and he might even suffer serious injuries.
Most importantly, although one's strength increases greatly after breaking through to the Innate Realm, one also gains a fatal flaw: every battle consumes one's lifespan, which is almost impossible to replenish.
If he were to really fight this kid, he would lose at least Issei of his already limited lifespan.
He won't do a deal that loses him money!
But when he had dashed several dozen feet away, his expression suddenly froze.
He was suddenly enveloped by a sword formation, and most importantly, these swords flew through the air like legendary Sword One.
This scene made Dugu Qiubai's heart sink. He turned around and stared intently at Wang Hao, who had pulled the greatsword that had been driven into the rocky ground. His expression was uncertain.
"Was that Wuming causing trouble in the border martial arts world also an imposter? And that Sword Saint Dugu Jian from the Guanzhong martial arts world must also be you. So, the Heavenly Demon Sacred Cult and the overseas martial arts world are all fake. What exactly are you trying to do, kid?"
He had naturally heard about the many major events that had occurred in the martial arts world during this period. He had even personally visited the Mount Hua Sword Sect to see the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship left by Wang Hao on the stone tablet, as well as the tragic battlefield in the border martial arts world.
The Sword Saint Dugu Jian's combat power was at least within the human range, but the Sword Faction Wuming's combat power was completely inhuman.
He lacked confidence in single-handedly annihilating a well-equipped million-strong army, let alone drawing upon heavenly lightning to unleash the Heavenly Punishment Swordsmanship, which spanned dozens of miles.
Having examined the various traces on that brutal battlefield, he had almost come to believe in the existence of the overseas martial arts world. However, Wang Hao's actions today made him realize the truth of the matter.
It's very likely that this kid tricked everyone into believing it all by himself. Although we don't know what method he used, he still possesses such strong combat power after disguising himself, and even the origins of those martial arts techniques are quite mysterious.
But today's performance, especially the display of the flying sword formation, has already proven everything.
What exactly is this kid trying to achieve by orchestrating such a grand scheme?
"Senior, I've already told you not to meddle in other people's business!"
Wang Hao sighed, feeling rather helpless.
In his original form, wielding the Shameless Greatsword and unleashing the Ten Stances of Bloody Battle, his attack power alone was enough to rival that of Dugu Qiubai. Even if the opponent wielded his sword and exerted his full strength, he would dare to confront him head-on.
However, the problem is that it falls far short in other aspects, especially in terms of agility.
He's not bad at bursting speed in a straight line, but he's not agile enough. Even with a fierce attack, it's hard for him to hit that old guy.
Those who practice swordsmanship generally have good movement skills and follow a light, agile, and swift approach; this old fellow in front of me is a prime example.
Therefore, he had no choice but to reveal one more trump card, showcasing his Sword Control Technique and the Wuji Sword Formation, which exposed almost all of his plans to the old man.
Fortunately, when he left the Mount Heng Sword Sect, he specifically selected a batch of high-quality flying swords for Wangcai to take with him; otherwise, it would have been really difficult to trap this old fellow.