Martial Arts Under Heaven: The Strong Come First!

External Scenery ----

Looking across the world, his External Scenery are also top-notch, enough to command a prefecture.

For any sect or Aristocratic Clan, External Scenery are considered high-end combat power, a living foundation, and they hold the power of discourse at all times.

At this level, martial artists can shake the outer world with their Inner Heaven and Earth, and the power of their Divine Ability increases by more than tenfold, making it impossible for those below the External Scenery to reverse the situation.

Therefore, even the weakest External Scenery shouldn't be the one killed by the top young talents on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking.

now.

All eyes of the onlookers were fixed on the severed head in Zuo Lan's hand.

If it were the head of an ordinary martial artist, they would only find it bloody and cruel. But if the words "External Scenery" were added, they would feel not only disbelief but also awe.

We have reverence for the owner of this head, but even more reverence for the one who took it.

All I saw was -

The head was disheveled, covered in dried black blood, and had several charred burn marks on its cheeks. Its eyes were wide open in anger, its expression frozen in the resentment and horror of its last moments before death.

"That's really Sun Xiongman— "

In the crowd, someone recognized the face, gasped, and whispered to those around them, "This person is one of the three remaining members of the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert. Half a month ago, news spread that he had broken through to the External Scenery and, after Helian Tu's disappearance, had taken up the mantle of the Seven Bandits of the Western Desert once more. Who would have thought—"

Unexpectedly, this person, who had just broken through on External Scenery and hadn't even had a chance to "enjoy the good life," was beheaded, and even his head was used as a greeting gift by someone else!

At this moment, the onlookers looked at Yu Tunzhou with nothing but disbelief and doubt.

Feng Yanleng, who topped the Dragon and Tiger Ranking last year, was also known for killing a Half-Step External Scenery.

How did this person manage to remove the head on External Scenery?

Could it be that they've teamed up with other top External Scenery shooters?

The crowd was in turmoil, knowing that the news had not yet spread, but given the extraordinary nature of the matter, it would likely reach the various families of the Western Desert within a week.

At the gate of Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, Zuo Lan laughed heartily. He had recently heard of Sun Xiongman's name, after all, he was a newly External Scenery in the Western Desert, especially since the force behind him was revealed to be the Six Paths of Evil and Demons.

In recent years, besides the Dragon Race forces, the Six Paths of Evil and Demons have also been secretly targeting the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple.

Even the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple itself didn't know why the Six Paths of Evil and Demons would target them.

But since they had become enemies, Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple had no intention of tracing the origins and clarifying the details; they simply wanted revenge.

Therefore, Zuo Lan felt extremely pleased with today's generous gift!

Zuo Lan did not immediately put away Sun Xiongman's head, but instead "played" with it for a while, letting the onlookers do as they pleased.

Those who are spying, those with all sorts of ulterior motives, should take a closer look.

The situation in the Far West City is now treacherous, and this head should save Junior Brother Yu a lot of trouble and tests.

Soon, Zuo Lan sensed the lingering Fazhen on it and couldn't help but wonder if Junior Brother Yu had killed Sun Xiongman with Thunder Method.

"Junior Brother Yu, let's go into the dojo."

A moment later, Zuo Lan extended an invitation.

Yu Tunzhou readily agreed, and the two walked together into the dojo, disappearing from the sight of the outside world.

The crowd that had been surrounding them dispersed, quickly spreading out to report this shocking news.

Inside the dojo.

"Junior Brother Yu, are you still in the Form Refinement?" Zuo Lan asked tentatively.

Yu Tunzhou nodded and said frankly, "The Dao Path is still in its final stages of refinement. I came here this time to prepare for the future, especially the transformation of my Primordial Spirit Inner Form."

Zuo Lan's eyes lit up immediately, and he even asked somewhat urgently, "I've heard that Junior Brother Yu's Primordial Spirit Inner Form the body of Kun Fish, corresponding to the innate Yin fish?"

This is something that even the patriarchs of the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple have been yearning for!

"That's right. My Little Black has reached the point of transformation, but I'm still completely clueless about how to make it transform from a fish into a roc, and I don't know where to start."

Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but shake his head.

He could sense that his Primordial Spirit Inner Form had entered a bottleneck, but he didn't know what it meant. It was only after Huntian's guidance that he realized that Little Black had reached the point of transforming into a Peng.

"So fast?" Zuo Lan looked quite surprised.

He had already learned about Junior Brother Yu's situation from Junior Brother Zhou.

But he never expected that his Junior Brother Yu would reach the threshold of transforming from Kun Fish into a Peng fish in less than a year!

Generally speaking, if a martial artist cultivates their Nature Cultivation sufficiently, they can initially manifest the power of their Primordial Spirit Inner Form Divine Ability Realm. However, to truly transform, they still need to manifest the Primordial Spirit Aspect of their External Scenery spirit.

The Spirit Aspect is a product of the intertwining of the Primordial Spirit and the principles of law. It can manifest in the world and is almost equivalent to the precursor of the Dharma Aspect.

This step marks the beginning of a martial artist's cultivation, progressing from the "body" to the "spirit," from the inside out.

Junior Brother Yu's progress in cultivation has significant reference value for the entire Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, but—

Immediately, Zuo Lan frankly said, "Junior Brother Yu, in principle, we should fully cooperate with you. However, we are completely clueless about the transformation of the fish into a roc and do not know how to guide you. Fortunately, our ancestor left behind many cultivation notes, including a detailed record of the transformation of that Kun Fish into a roc."

"You should settle down at the temple for now. I will go and sort out those manuscripts. I hope you can find the answers in these manuscripts left by the patriarch."

"Then thank you very much, Senior Brother Zuo." Yu Tunzhou his hands in thanks.

"We're family, no need for formalities," Zuo Lan said with a smile. "I'll write another letter to my senior brother about this matter and ask if he has any thoughts on it. He's already reached the Half-Step Dharma Aspect realm; he should be able to understand things by analogy."

"Is that person still in the Northern Dark Continent?" Yu Tunzhou asked curiously, "What is the current situation of the battle in the Northern Dark Continent?"

"There was another fight before the New Year, but fortunately, Old Gang Leader Su of the Beggar Sect' Sect, happened to pass by, and things have temporarily calmed down. However, judging from the letter my senior brother sent back not long ago, a true ceasefire won't be a matter of a year or two."

When the battle situation in the Northern Dark Continent was mentioned, Zuo Lan's expression also became more serious. He then waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this."

"Junior Brother Yu, you should have some information about the Eternal Dragon Gate?"

Yu Tunzhou nodded. "The Gold-Wielding Guard has already sent someone to inform me."

"That's good."

Zuo Lan sighed, "This is quite fortuitous opportunity. Junior Brother Yu, you must seize it. Currently, only those at the top of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking have been selected. Apart from them, only the Dragon Descendants and the Royal Family hold additional slots. I heard that Divine Capital competition in the capital is already fierce."

"I predict that in the coming days, many young people will challenge you, seeking not only fame, but also a place on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, and a spot at the Eternal Dragon Gate."

"Now that Sun Xiongman's head is here, their goal will likely shift from victory to remaining undefeated."

Yu Tunzhou understood what this person meant.

Given his current reputation, if his peers can force him to fight with all his might, or even exchange injuries, then the latter can be considered to have "won".

Yu Tunzhou smiled faintly, his words completely calm. "I hope they can give me some surprises."

Zuo Lan raised an eyebrow, sensing the unyielding confidence emanating from this person, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Junior Brother Yu truly lives up to the title of 'Madman.' Such spirit and mentality even I, your senior brother, would have been slightly inferior to you back in the day."

When this title was mentioned, Yu Tunzhou was also a little confused, especially Qi Anmei, who had told him the news that day. She looked envious and seemed to be more respectful towards him.

As for the title "Madman," he didn't feel anything about it, thinking it would be better to call him "tyrant"!

The third phrase, "the One Whose Fist Is in Heaven," is also somewhat inexplicable. Is it a compliment praising his fist skills as being beyond the reach of the heavens?

That's absolutely true!

That's not as straightforward as "Fist to the Heavens".

"Junior Brother Yu, have you ever met that Old Wang who's ranked number one on the Heaven Ranking?" Zuo Lan also showed some curiosity.

"I have never been to the Divine Capital," Yu Tunzhou shook his head. "We have no chance to meet."

"I see." Zuo Lan nodded and smiled. "Then it seems that either that person greatly admires you, or it's an arrangement from the Star Palace or the Jixia Academy."

"What's the meaning?"

"Junior Brother Yu, you don't know?" Zuo Lan Outer Dao. "The title 'Madman ' was given to that Old Wang when he was young and wandering the martial world. I didn't expect it to be bestowed upon you after the last update of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

ah?

Yu Tunzhou's gaze was slightly unfocused; it was still a title someone else had used.

It seems he can no longer hide his strength; he needs to establish his reputation, especially through his "special skills."

He pondered to himself that a nickname is like a first impression to outsiders, and if he wanted to change his nickname, he would need to demonstrate a "special skill" in the upcoming battles.

In the following days...

Yu Tunzhou stayed at Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, looking through the various notes left by Ancestor Heavenly Peng.

Meanwhile, his arrival also stirred up undercurrents within the city.

For any martial artist aspiring to fame, a young master who rises to fourth place on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking in just one year is a fatal "temptation."

The world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit.

In a large mansion somewhere in the Far West City.

"Puppeteer, I just received news that Yu Tunzhou, ranked fourth on the Central Plains Dragon and Tiger Ranking, has arrived in the Far West City?"

A barefoot, short-haired young man strode into the courtyard, exuding a fierce and arrogant aura, and reeking of blood.

"Fourth?"

The old man in the courtyard shook his head and said, " With the Dao Path Phenomenon, he's no longer fourth, but tied for first place with the three ahead of him. We're just waiting for the four of the Mortal Realm to truly determine who is superior."

"And the time when they determine who is superior will not be far off, not long from now, at the Eternal Dragon Gate."

Having said that, the old man looked at the young man, Mo Tianxiong, the most outstanding young man of their Black Sha Grotto generation, and slowly said, "The Eternal Dragon Gate is about to convene, but the quotas are firmly in the hands of the Central Plains. We negotiated with the West Sea Dragon Palace, but were refused."

"So if you want to get a spot, you can only rely on yourself."

He strolled over slowly, his tone calm. "Challenging Yu Tunzhou and directly entering the top ranks of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking List is indeed a good choice."

You don't necessarily have to win this battle; just demonstrate your strength.

Upon hearing this, Mo Tianxiong frowned, feeling unconvinced.

What does it mean to not necessarily win?

If he wasn't aiming to win, why would he challenge the Yu Tunzhou?

Mo Tianxiong said in a deep voice, "Could it be that the Puppeteer also believes that the Yu Tunzhou has the strength to kill External Scenery?"

The news of Yu Tunzhou killing External Scenery Sun Xiongman has spread like wildfire in the Far West City. Although the head is confirmed, the news has not been verified by the outside world, and it is unclear whether he did it alone or in collusion with others.

Mo Tianxiong absolutely did not believe that Yu Tunzhou had the strength to kill Wai Jing in a direct External Scenery!

There has never been any logic or precedent for this before!

Even the Supreme Sword Lord and the Heavenly Demon, who were considered typical examples of Dao Path Phenomenon, did not have such achievements back then!

After a moment of contemplation, the Puppeteer said with certainty, "The Dragon and Tiger Ranking says that this young man is suspected of having mastered the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person. I estimate that it is probably true, but merely achieving the Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person and man only brings him closer to the External Scenery."

"If Yu Tunzhou truly defeated Sun Xiongman single-handedly, there are only two possibilities: either he has a trump card unknown to the world, or there's something wrong with Sun Xiongman's External Scenery."

Mo Tianxiong's eyes flashed. "That's what I thought too. Sun Xiongman entered the External Scenery, and perhaps his cultivation level was not yet stable, so he was ambushed by Yu Tunzhou!"

The Puppeteer glanced at him and said calmly, "But I prefer the first option."

"Yu Tunzhou likely possesses a trump card capable of contending with, or even defeating, those newly entering the External Scenery level."

"Even if he succeeds in his sneak attack, his strength is still terrifying. He is at least capable of fighting against a Half-Step External Scenery expert, truly deserving of the title of fourth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

"Therefore, your primary objective in this battle is still to demonstrate your own strength."

"You two have no grudge against each other, so he wouldn't go all out to kill you right away. Besides, his reputation in the martial arts world is far greater than yours now, so he'll have to maintain a certain level of professionalism and let you make the first move. And that's where your opportunity lies."

"If you can exchange injury for injury in this battle, it's equivalent to exchanging injury for victory, and you can immediately become famous throughout the world by borrowing his name."

The old man slowly explained the pros and cons to Mo Tianxiong.

"At that time, you will naturally gain entry to the Eternal Dragon Gate."

Although the words of the Puppeteer seemed to pave a broad road for him, Mo Tianxiong frowned and felt a surge of resentment in his heart.

He is also a prominent figure among the younger generation in Western Frontier; there are only two people of his generation who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

But now, he's challenging Yu Tunzhou not to defeat him, but to show off and try to win by injuring himself?!

This completely puts him in a subordinate position!

Just by glancing at Mo Tianxiong's expression, the old man guessed what the other man was thinking and couldn't help but shake his head.

Although the Western Frontier is vast, it is far inferior to the Central Plains, which has a profound cultural heritage.

Even though Mo Tianxiong fought his way up step by step from the depths of the Western Frontier, Yu Tunzhou came from Luofu Grotto-Heaven, and in terms of temperament and other aspects, he was second to none.

If Mo Tianxiong truly takes the comforting words that the Western Frontier warriors have always used to reassure him seriously, he's likely to suffer greatly.

He then thought that perhaps this setback for the boy might not be a bad thing.

"Go and prepare," the old man said calmly. "How you fight is your business."

Mo Tianxiong lowered his head slightly, then turned and strode away, his eyes fierce.

Puppeteer didn't think highly of him, but he wasn't the only one who had doubted him in the past.

In the end, it was Mo Tianxiong who broke through the encirclement, fought his way out from all the "Gu" (poisonous insects), and seized the position of young master of Black Sha Grotto!

Time will tell who the real champion is!

Soon after, a challenge letter arrived at the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, and the challenger was none other than Mo Tianxiong, one of the three young talents of the Western Frontier!

This challenge immediately ignited the passion of many martial artists in the Western Frontier.

In their eyes, Mo Tianxiong is no less than the senior Yue Ling from back then, who was ranked fifth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking of that generation, not much different from Yu Tunzhou's current ranking!

Therefore, this battle will inevitably be a fierce and intense struggle!

At this moment.

Yu Tunzhou was still sitting in the courtyard, sipping tea and reading the notes and teachings left by Patriarch Heavenly Peng.

Besides the patriarch's notes, Senior Brother Zuo prepared various Dharma teachings for him, including the method for creating the Heavenly Peng Dharma Form, for him to use as a reference.

This is essentially the highest secret of the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, the core of its inheritance!

Yu Tunzhou knew very well that Senior Brother Zuo did this because he genuinely hoped that he could find a way out of this situation.

This is not only of great significance to Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, but also fulfills the last wish of Ancestor Heavenly Peng, who hoped that future generations could build upon his legacy and go even further.

After perusing the notebooks and absorbing the insights gained from that person's cultivation of Martial Dao, Yu Tunzhou's gains were substantial.

The Heavenly Peng Ancestor was able to create the Heavenly Peng Dharma Form from scratch, making him one of the earliest pioneers in Martial Dao. His talent and ability need no further explanation.

Even Huntian, after reading the methods and notes left by this person, couldn't help but nod in approval, saying it was a pity that this little guy wasn't Demon Race, as he had actually made new breakthroughs in his understanding of the true form of the Heavenly Peng.

With his supremely yang and powerful body, he carried the azure sky on his back. The azure sky on the back of the roc was not the mortal azure sky, but the azure sky transformed by the Dao. Even though that Heavenly Peng Ancestor did not truly reach this point, his hopes for the future Great Dao were already evident.

If this path can be successfully traversed, one may become the Great Sage among demons!

Recently, Yu Tunzhou has been studying various methods, but he couldn't find Yu Huapeng's method. However, he did manage to improve upon a fist technique that he had previously conceived of.

He practiced a new style of boxing in the courtyard. His punches were as powerful as a roc turning in the wind, Fist Intent soared to the heavens.

This punch was full of divine intent because after swallowing the "remains" of the Blood God, although the Great Sage Huntian was still in the form of the Golden-Winged Little Peng, his spirit and energy were obviously much stronger.

He used the Great Sage Huntian as a reference and object of contemplation for the Roc, making the latter pose in various ways, allowing him to "imitate" its true form.

It's as if there's a living dragon in front of him for him to visualize, not even sparing his Primordial Spirit. In the end, what he cultivates will inevitably be a real dragon, not a jiaolong (a type of dragon-like creature).

Therefore, this punch imitates its form and captures its spirit, not only seeking a resemblance in form but also a perfect harmony in spirit!

Subsequently, he also incorporated the essence of the Heavenly Peng Dao lineage. When he threw his fist, what he thought and what he saw was the height of the azure sky and the vastness of heaven and earth!

The integration of this essence led to Little Black's unprecedented inspiration when he practiced this style of boxing.

This is the first time since Little Black gradually faded into obscurity!

Even Huntian was filled with doubt and suspicion, believing that his boxing technique might truly help Little Black complete the transformation from a fish to a roc.

Finally, the punch gradually took shape, entering the ranks of Half-Step External Scenery techniques, but Yu Tunzhou still felt that something was missing.

This punch could be called Heavenly Peng, but it cannot be called Kunpeng.

And the further along the way, the less Little Black reacted.

Did I go astray?

He stood alone in the courtyard, lost in thought, for a whole day and night.

He had a vague sense of realization.

When he truly masters this fist technique, it may be when he glimpses the key to the transformation of the fish into a roc.

"Martial Uncle Yu."

Just then, a boy of about thirteen or fourteen years old knocked on the door, appearing somewhat reserved.

"Master Zuo asked me to tell Martial Uncle Yu that Mo Tianxiong of Black Sha Grotto has challenged you to a duel, and the time is set for three days from now."

Yu Tunzhou recognized the boy.

Thanks to Senior Brother Fuyao's advancement to the Half-Step Dharma Aspect, the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple now has quite a few disciples, but there aren't many who can be considered core members. The young man in front of us, surnamed Feng and named Qingping, is one of them.

This boy has a significant connection with his Senior Brother Zhou, Zhou Tianchen.

When Senior Brother Zhou went out years ago, he was unexpectedly tracked down by the enemy and pursued all the way, which implicated an innocent family. In the end, he risked his life to rescue the baby boy in swaddling clothes and returned to the temple.

It was after that battle that Senior Brother Zhou completely lost hope of advancing to the External Scenery and settled down to train disciples in the dojo.

The baby boy was also taken into his dojo.

The name Feng Qingping was given to her by Senior Brother Zhou.

A breeze begins with a single Qingping.

Clearly, they have high expectations for this child.

Unfortunately, a couple of days ago, at the invitation of his Senior Brother Zuo, he watched the disciples of the temple practice Qi Ingestion exercises and martial arts. He discovered that this young man was at the bottom of the group of disciples and was far inferior to the scions of the Aristocratic Clan who later joined the temple.

This is normal, after all, before formally learning martial arts, the scions of the Aristocratic Clan will have a master to guide them, and they will be nourished with great medicine, so that they have a solid foundation that ordinary people cannot compare to.

As Yu Tunzhou looked at the boy before him, an idea suddenly came to him.

His Taijiquan style is unique and unprecedented. He possesses the virtue of moral education, and thus, even at birth, he naturally exuded a Qi of Dao and Virtue.

One of the two directions of his Dao Path is [following the Taiji and spreading his teachings throughout the world].

Therefore, he was pondering -

Could the essence of this Dao Path lie in the transmission of the Dharma?

Could this Qi of Dao and Virtue also benefit and grow stronger through the act of spreading the Dharma?

Thinking of this, Yu Tunzhou looked at the boy and a thought arose in his mind.

My connection with the Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple is significant; in Huntian's terms, it's karma.

The matter of cause and effect becomes increasingly complex as one progresses through the ages. There have even been great Divine Ability beings who have tried to dissolve the karmic entanglements they were bound by one by one, attempting to ascend to that supreme realm with a body free from cause and effect.

"Feng Qingping, would you be interested in learning a few moves of boxing from me?" Yu Tunzhou stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he spoke.

The boy named Feng Qingping stood blankly behind the threshold, hardly believing his ears.

"Is Martial Uncle Yu... is he talking to me?" the boy stammered.

Everyone knows that Martial Uncle Yu's fist technique was taught to him by the Heaven Ranking Master Great Hero Mo, a lineage of Dharma Aspect level!

Yu Tunzhou resisted the urge to lightly tap the boy's head three times with a ruler, mainly because the child seemed slow-witted and probably wouldn't understand his "deeper meaning."

He smiled and said, "Starting tomorrow, at midnight, you can come to my courtyard, and I will teach you boxing techniques."

The boy's breath hitched, his face flushed, and he left still in a daze, his steps unsteady, as if he were dreaming.

If I'm not dreaming, how could such incredible good fortune fall upon me?

He spent the day in trepidation and a sense of loss.

It wasn't until late at night, around midnight, that he stood outside Martial Uncle Yu's courtyard, pacing back and forth, hesitant and uncertain.

It wasn't until the third watch of the night that he mustered his courage, unwilling to miss the opportunity, and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Feng Qingping pushed open the gate and saw a figure standing with his hands behind his back in the moonlight in the courtyard. His aura was majestic and lofty, and his body was covered with a layer of white light, as if he had absorbed the moonlight from the sky into his acupoints.

"Let's begin practicing boxing."

Feng Qingping's heart pounded, and only at this moment did she truly realize that this was neither a dream nor an illusion!

From that night onward, Feng Qingping would go to Martial Uncle Yu's courtyard every midnight to learn boxing techniques.

Three days later quickly arrived.

Mo Tianxiong's challenge discouraged many young people in the Far West City from even considering competing with him.

This battle also serves as a reference for them.

Let's see what kind of results Mo Tianxiong can achieve!

That night.

On the long street, a lone figure stood, and the mere aura of ferocity and bloodlust emanating from him was enough to drive away the passersby, turning the street into a forbidden zone, deathly silent.

The area around the long street was already packed with people, especially the two sides who had argued in the restaurant a few days ago.

As for the true masters, the powerful cultivators from various sects at the External Scenery, they do not need to come here; they can observe the battle from afar with their Primordial Spirit.

The two fought on a street not far from Heavenly Peng Daoist Temple, a location chosen by Yu Tunzhou.

From an outsider's perspective, this is actually somewhat inappropriate.

Located on a main street, if such powerful individuals were to clash, the surrounding shops would likely suffer considerable damage. If both sides compensated each other afterward, that would be one thing, but if they didn't, it would be an undeserved disaster for the merchants.

At that very moment.

Mo Tianxiong opened his eyes, and the aura he had been nurturing for several days suddenly burst forth as he locked onto a figure slowly approaching from ahead.

The man, dressed in a simple blue robe, appeared unremarkable, yet he caused the powerful figures secretly observing the battle to become solemn.

Ordinary martial artists might not be able to see it, but in their eyes, this person was one with heaven and earth in every gesture, vast and unfathomable, with nothing out of the ordinary and nothing out of harmony.

It truly is Unity of Heaven and Celestial Person!

No wonder he's fourth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking!

Mo Tianxiong felt his blood boiling even more.

At their level, Martial Dao combat also emphasizes the clash of minds and the battle of momentum.

Whether it's a flaw in one's mind or a weakening of one's vital energy, it will affect the performance of one's abilities.

In a closely contested situation, a single mistake can be enough to decide the outcome!

Therefore, Mo Tianxiong arrived with overwhelming force that night!

But when he tried to lock onto his opponent's aura and seize the initiative with his momentum, he discovered that his opponent seemed to have merged with the world around him. How could he possibly overpower the heavens and earth?

He had to admit that Yu Tunzhou was the most formidable enemy of his generation he had ever encountered, and it was precisely this that made his blood burn even hotter and hotter, as if boiling.

He stopped trying to suppress the other party's momentum and instead withdrew all his arrogant and outward-flasting aura, slowly gripping the hilt of the curved sword at his waist with his right hand.

The moment his five fingers closed, the surging killing intent suddenly receded, completely contained within the scabbard. At the same time, the lights on both sides of the long street dimmed. This scene made the onlookers' hearts skip a beat, recalling his past methods. They hadn't expected him to have reached such a level of complete control.

Now that its momentum is restrained, one can imagine how sharp and ruthless it will be when it strikes again!

Mo Tianxiong stepped forward and shouted, "Fight!"

The Yu Tunzhou and nodded.

His Primordial Spirit perception spread outwards, and the changes in Mo Tianxiong's muscles and the circulation of his Gang Qi unfolded before his eyes like a clear meridian diagram.

He quickly gained a general understanding of Mo Tianxiong's strength.

Although Early Divine Ability Stage powers, he was far superior to Pang Tu from a few days ago. The viscosity and boiling of his Inner Qi and qi were far greater than those of others of the same level, which should be due to the special blood refining method of the Western Frontier.

This person can be considered to be on the same level as Yue Ling thirty years ago, so he must also possess powerful External Scenery techniques.

Moreover, there seems to be a hidden power within him, which is difficult to fully perceive using external observation methods alone.

If he were to fight with all his might, perhaps he could contend with someone at the Late Divine Ability Stage?

No wonder it is regarded as a source of pride by the martial artists of the Western Frontier.

Unfortunately, his cultivation of Nature Cultivation was somewhat lacking, and he had not yet entered the Pure Land. Moreover, his murderous intent was still in its infancy and had not been tempered, leaving many flaws.

This step is indeed difficult. Among his peers, as far as he knows, only Feng Yanleng, Deng Canglan, and An Ruyu have mastered the Pure Land.

The Dharma Master Jiese was still somewhat lacking; I wonder if he has made any progress this past year.

If this step is not taken, it means a fatal mental flaw, and every move can be predicted by others, making it difficult to reach the top level among peers.

At this moment, Mo Tianxiong also sensed that Yu Tunzhou was observing his entire body using the Primordial Spirit technique.

In the Pure Land —he was prepared for this, Inner Form Cultivation Method was activated, concealing his Qi and Blood and Gang Qi, and his protective energy, like smoke and mist, so that the external illumination method of "Yu Tunzhou" would lose most of its effect.

So there's another way to deal with this.

The Yu Tunzhou, seemingly lost in thought.

He has encountered far too few peers who are his equals. In recent days, he has met mostly experts at the Late Divine Ability Stage and those at the Half-Step External Scenery, who have basically all stepped into the threshold of the Pure Land and have no need for such methods.

Mo Tianxiong drew his sword, its intent as hot and violent as boiling blood, the entire curved blade tinged with a dark red arc of light.

He skimmed along the ground like a wild beast that had been chained up, suddenly breaking free of its chains, with no more restrictions or constraints!

Before the first strike could land, his body had already pressed down, his feet stepping alternately on the bluestone slab, each step echoing the previous strike.

The powerful figures watching from the shadows nodded slightly, thinking to themselves that Yu Tunzhou had indeed mastered the situation, allowing Mo Tianxiong to take the initiative.

only----

Mo Tianxiong's Black Sha Saber Technique doesn't concern itself with advancing or retreating, nor with feints or real attacks; it only emphasizes the initial momentum. Once a blade strikes, a follow-up blade is sure to follow, with each strike overlapping the last, creating a surging momentum like a tide. Once the momentum is established, it's like a snowball rolling downhill, growing bigger and bigger.

It's not a good thing that he got the upper hand; he's been a bit too arrogant.

Next, it remains to be seen whether Yu Tunzhou can easily parry Mo Tianxiong's swordsmanship or find himself in a fierce battle.

Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Mo Tianxiong, who was charging forward with his sword, suddenly stiffened.

It was an extremely brief moment, so brief that most of the onlookers didn't even notice it, but those powerful beings at the External Scenery who were observing the battle with their Primordial Spirit all narrowed their eyes at that instant.

The ethereal and formless energy that Yu Tunzhou, which had permeated the world, suddenly and without warning rose from the ground, carrying the immense pressure of heaven and earth!

In that instant, Mo Tianxiong seemed to be fighting against the heavens and earth!

The figure of the other person kept rising higher in his field of vision, making him feel that what was standing in front of him was not a person, but a Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain.

Yu Tunzhou's demeanor suddenly changes, as if it stands above heaven and earth. With a single step forward, the earth shakes and houses tremble, and the wind and clouds howl down.

He chose to throw a punch, a punch that was both grand and righteous to the extreme, yet in the eyes of the onlookers it was also extremely slow, as if even a three-year-old child could easily dodge it.

But for some reason, Mo Tianxiong didn't choose to dodge; it seemed he was going to take the hit head-on!

Madness!

In an instant, the same thought flashed through everyone's minds: how could they possibly withstand such a powerful punch?!

But in Mo Tianxiong's eyes, this punch inexplicably kept growing larger, as if it had transformed into a towering mountain, filling the world, leaving only the opponent's fist in his field of vision, nothing else!

It was as if a Ten-Thousand-Ren High Mountain had collapsed before him, crumbling down with an unstoppable and terrifying force!

The oppressive aura was not only a suppression of the spiritual energy and imposing presence of heaven and earth, but also a suppression of the mind, causing him to tremble all over. He tried his best, but still could not escape!

This is----

The power of the External Scenery?!

Mo Tianxiong tried his best to lift the knife, but his body trembled and he was about to collapse under the pressure. This power of heaven and earth was impossible to resist with human strength. He could only watch helplessly as the fist smashed down on his head and his body was crushed inch by inch!

The powerful External Scenery in the shadows all fell silent at this moment.

Among them, some had heard that An Ruyu of the Incense-Smelling Cult possessed Xuanqi methods to prevent enemies from using legal principles.

This method is like a watershed moment.

Those martial artists of the same generation below the watershed level would only have the option of waiting to die in front of An Ruyu, with no possibility of fighting back.

Some people, who had not witnessed it firsthand, questioned whether An Ruyu truly possessed such abilities.

Tonight, they saw another watershed on this long street, another person, and another equally desperate means.

With such methods, how could he possibly be forced to use his full strength, or to win by injuring himself?

Apart from a few individuals who possess similar abilities and can act as a check on each other, I'm afraid all the young martial artists on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking and Tiger Ranking would be no match for Yu Tunzhou!

The force of the punch surged towards the end of the long street, ruffling Mo Tianxiong's hair and clothes.

Staring at the fist that had stopped in front of his forehead, Mo Tianxiong's eyes were bloodshot and his expression was blank.

I... just like that, I lost?

He still has many tricks up his sleeve and hasn't used them yet.

"His strength is decent; he should be able to rank between tenth and fifteenth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

Yu Tunzhou his fist, his tone still calm, and casually commented, "However, there are many flaws in your cultivation of mind and character. You have nurtured a murderous heart but have not subdued it, which may become a fatal weakness in the future. You must pay more attention."

That's all.

He turned and left, his blue robe still intact after the battle, gently fluttering in the night breeze, his steps unhurried, as if he were simply taking a stroll after dinner.

All around was already deathly silent.

--

Those two sentences just now sounded like guidance from an elder to a junior, appearing condescending, but at this moment, no one doubted the truthfulness of his words.

In the world of Martial Dao, the strong reign supreme!