Chapter 224: Chapter 203: Unrivaled (Part 2)
Yue Shu of the Beidou Sect was truly one of the most powerful individuals in the Divine Land below the realm of Harmony.
Their physical abilities were on par, but their insight, experience, and techniques were not. Zhao Xuanqi was suppressing him with the skill and vision of a master at the peak of Harmony. Just managing to hold his ground was all Yue Shu could do, and it was taking everything he had.
’What a terrifying monster. But this is as far as he goes!’
’No matter how strong he is, there’s absolutely no way he can win in a two-on-one fight!’
CRACKLE!!
Xie Yuan suddenly released his Force. He took a step and charged toward the two entangled fighters, a torrent of electricity surging around his body with astonishing power.
He abruptly raised a palm. In his Thunder Monarch state, lightning coiled in his palm, naturally coalescing into an esoteric Thunder Rune as he struck toward Zhao Xuanqi’s back.
Seeing Xie Yuan arrive, a flicker of joy went through Yue Shu. Zhao Xuanqi’s power far exceeded his expectations. It was almost unbelievable that he, the proud successor of the Beidou Sect, was being suppressed and forced to retreat continuously.
’Now that Xie Yuan has joined the fight, as long as his Thunder Technique can slow Zhao Xuanqi down for even a second, he’ll be no match for me!’
In his Thunder Monarch state, Xie Yuan was incredibly fast. He appeared behind Zhao Xuanqi in an instant, forming a pincer attack with Yue Shu as he thrust his palm downward.
BOOM!!
Zhao Xuanqi suddenly erupted with power, knocking Yue Shu back half a step and freezing him in place. At the same time, Zhao Xuanqi used the counter-force from their clash to twist his torso, meeting Xie Yuan’s palm with a returning strike from an uncanny angle.
When their palms met, Xie Yuan felt he wasn’t facing a man, but an immovable prehistoric behemoth. The sheer, savage force was not something a human should be able to possess.
’His explosive power is this incredible?!’
Xie Yuan’s entire arm went numb. His body was thrown uncontrollably into the air, and he landed several meters away. He had to take two more staggering steps back before he could completely neutralize the force.
From that single exchange, he understood clearly: if he were to fight Zhao Xuanqi alone, he could not meet him head-on.
However, he wasn’t the only one on the field.
A slight smile touched the corners of his lips. Although he’d been repelled, his objective was accomplished. The Thunder Rune had entered Zhao Xuanqi’s body, which would undoubtedly restrict his movements. For Yue Shu, who had only retreated half a step and was still watching like a prowling tiger, this created a fatal opening.
Yue Shu, understanding the effects of the Divine Night Sect’s Secret Transmission, reacted instantly.
His muscles bulged as the Seven-Star Lamp’s halo behind his head flared brightly, instantly dispelling the aftershocks of the impact. He stomped the ground and launched a palm strike at Zhao Xuanqi.
’This strike will be the end!!’
However, in the next moment, he watched as Zhao Xuanqi turned again, his terrifying gaze meeting his own.
In an instant, his opponent’s body seemed to swell, growing another size larger as he met his palm strike.
BOOM!!
He vaguely saw what looked like arcs of electricity flashing between his opponent’s muscles.
’This time, Zhao Xuanqi’s attack was at least thirty percent stronger than before!!’
Another head-on collision. This time, Yue Shu couldn’t withstand it at all. His entire body was thrown off balance by the terrifying force, and he was sent tumbling end over end until he crashed into the courtyard wall and finally stopped.
The terrifying vibratory force made him spit out a mouthful of blood. He roared, "Xie Yuan, what the hell have you done?!?!"
"Me?!?!"
Seeing this, the smile on Xie Yuan’s face froze solid, replaced by an incredibly ugly and contorted expression.
’What in the world is happening?!’
He was beginning to vaguely understand.
In his Thunder Monarch state, every one of his attacks could send a Thunder Rune deep into his opponent’s body, disrupting their bio-current and restricting their movements.
But there was one prerequisite: the intensity of the lightning he generated had to be far greater than the strength of his opponent’s bio-current to achieve a disruptive effect. Otherwise, it could very well have the opposite result.
However, that was supposed to be impossible. How could someone at a comparable level of power, who hadn’t even trained in the Divine Night Sect’s Secret Techniques, possess such a potent bio-current?
’If he doesn’t have a technique for this, doesn’t that mean his body has reached a level of strength that I can’t even comprehend?!’
’He could fight the Beidou Sect’s Seven-Star Lamp Secret Technique with his raw physical body... I should have realized sooner...’
’This is a monster!’
"Electric-shock massage. Your technique’s not bad!"
Zhao Xuanqi said calmly.
In that moment, the electric current had stimulated his body, increasing his explosive muscle power. Far from harming him, it had actually given him a boost.
Electric shocks can harm people, but they can also be used as a beneficial means to stimulate the body.
With the accumulation of numerous powerful Martial Arts such as the Hundred Beasts Mystic Gate, the Five Evils Technique, and the Dragon Gate Secret Technique, the strength of his body had long surpassed what could be measured by common sense.
With those words, he vanished again. This time, his target was Yue Shu, who was still on the ground, struggling to his feet.
’This man is the greatest threat right now!’
Yue Shu’s expression was thunderous. He had already been at a disadvantage, and now that he was injured, his situation was even worse. From their clash, he understood perfectly: Zhao Xuanqi was the type of fighter who could magnify the slightest advantage into an overwhelming one. Any opening was potentially fatal.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Yet Zhao Xuanqi was attacking, and Yue Shu had no choice but to defend himself. The two clashed again, a flurry of flying fists and feet.
Nearby, Xie Yuan heard Zhao Xuanqi’s words, and his complexion shifted from pale to livid.
’Massage?!’
’You dare call the great Secret Technique of the Divine Night Sect a massage?!!’
WHOOSH!!
His figure shot forward in a flash, rejoining the attack on Zhao Xuanqi. This time, however, he didn’t dare form a Thunder Rune. He could only channel the lightning into his own body to boost his speed and explosive power.
But without his lightning attacks to stun his opponent, his combat effectiveness was severely limited. He could only act as a distraction.
The three fought for dozens of exchanges. Even with Xie Yuan’s assistance, the previously injured Yue Shu felt his strength failing him more and more.
Hah!!
With a great shout from Zhao Xuanqi, his waist twisted, and his arms lashed out like whips. A terrifying force swept forward and backward, instantly sending both men flying back more than a dozen steps.
In the center of the courtyard, Zhao Xuanqi landed on all fours. The moonlight spilling down from the sky cast his figure in a terrifying silhouette.
He had crushed Hong Luan of the Vermilion Bird Sect and was now overpowering the heirs of both the Beidou and Divine Night Sects!
Unrivaled!
’How could such a master emerge from the common populace?!’
For a moment, the resolve of both Yue Shu and Xie Yuan was shaken.
HUMMM!!
Just then, another change occurred.
In the courtyard, the starlight that had previously vanished began to shine once more. The light grew increasingly intense, signaling that the Grand Array was restarting to seal off the area again.
’This is...?!!’
Both Yue Shu and Xie Yuan narrowed their eyes at the same time.
The Grand Array was restarting. This meant the Three Elders were intervening. The fact that the Three Elders were now free to operate the array meant the other battle was also nearing its conclusion.
Clearly, the Three Elders had gained an advantage.
Their resolve was already shaken, and this new development became the final straw. The thought of retreat bloomed in both their minds.
’At this point, the mission could be considered a failure.’
WHOOSH!!
Yue Shu reacted first. With a light push of his feet, he vaulted over the courtyard wall and swiftly disappeared.
’Damn it! He’s always the most arrogant one, but when it’s time to run, he’s the fastest!’
Xie Yuan cursed inwardly. Channeling his Thunder Technique, his body transformed into a streak of lightning and disappeared into the night sky.
Meanwhile, Zhao Xuanqi stood his ground, not pursuing either of them.
’Both of them are top-tier masters. Even though I gained the upper hand, if experts like them are determined to escape, I can’t stop them.’
’Them retreating on their own accord was the best possible outcome. They held the initiative; he was just the one reacting to their actions.’
’Besides, he was also nearing his limit.’
’And it wasn’t as if he’d come away with nothing.’
Zhao Xuanqi turned his head, his gaze falling on Hong Luan, who was slumped in a corner like a pile of soft mud.
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