C23 The Swordshaped Genuine Qi Revealed Its Edge

Seeing Woo Zhengyang charging alone, Yun Shaoqing was initially taken aback but quickly felt a surge of joy. If there were truly no ambushes nearby, what was there to fear in facing Woo Zhengyang alone?

However, upon noticing Zhengyang's speed, which was on par with his own, Yun Shaoqing grew cautious. He realized a crucial point: if there were no hidden forces, it meant Lee Sanshui and Liu Tieniu had indeed been defeated by Zhengyang alone. To best both of them, Zhengyang couldn't be underestimated.

With this in mind, Yun Shaoqing became extremely vigilant, though he still had confidence in his own abilities. No matter how formidable Zhengyang was, he couldn't have surpassed him in just two days. If that were the case, he might as well admit defeat, considering he had been honing his Origin Genuine Qi for a year.

Moreover, Zhengyang was coming at him barehanded, while he wielded the Blue Mist Sword. Even if Zhengyang had the Green Steel Sword, it would be suppressed, let alone with bare fists.

Thinking this, Yun Shaoqing smirked disdainfully. Channeling his inner energy, the pale blue sword aura from the Blue Mist Sword surged forth, slashing toward Zhengyang. As Yun Shaoqing swung his sword, the aura from the Blue Mist Sword was like a rainbow, subtly drawing in the surrounding vital energy, adding to its sharpness.

At that moment, Woo Zhengyang's body suddenly moved, his speed increasing several times over. He effortlessly dodged Yun Shaoqing's Blue Mist Sword, his fist continuing its trajectory toward Yun Shaoqing's sneering mouth.

Zhengyang knew that no matter how tough his fist was, it couldn't withstand the edge of a sword, especially one as formidable as the Blue Mist Sword. Despite this, he had a plan, relying on the Sword-shaped Genuine Qi within him.

After condensing a small amount of this Sword-shaped Genuine Qi, Zhengyang was eager to test its power. Although the process of using it was somewhat painful, the results were impressive. Even though the amount of Sword-shaped Genuine Qi was limited, and it didn’t significantly boost his fist's power, it did enhance the sword's rapid characteristics. When Zhengyang channeled this energy to his legs, his speed increased by 20%, far surpassing that of an ordinary Five-star Martial Disciple.

As he approached Yun Shaoqing, Zhengyang had already directed the Sword-shaped Genuine Qi to his legs. With a tingling sensation in his limbs, he unleashed an astonishing burst of speed, leading to the scene that had just unfolded.

The sudden turn of events left Yun Shaoqing in disbelief. At such a close distance, his sword strike had missed its mark. As Woo Zhengyang's fist came crashing down, Yun Shaoqing pushed his speed to the limit, swiftly changing his sword's trajectory while retreating backward.

However, just as Woo Zhengyang could accelerate his legs, he could also speed up his punches. With the Sword-shaped Genuine Qi coursing through him, the speed of Woo Zhengyang's punch suddenly increased, landing hard on the corner of Yun Shaoqing's mouth.

"Thud..."

The force behind Woo Zhengyang's punch was immense. It struck Yun Shaoqing's mouth, distorting his cheek and knocking a few teeth loose. Having ruled over the valley for so long, Yun Shaoqing had never been in such a dire situation. The taste of blood in his mouth cleared his mind, unlocking an unprecedented potential. Despite the searing pain, he quickly stepped back a few paces.

"How is this possible? How did you manage that?" Yun Shaoqing's words were slurred and pained from his torn mouth, yet he couldn't help but ask. He couldn't comprehend how Woo Zhengyang, who had only recently awakened his Origin Genuine Qi, had become so powerful.

At this pace, Yun Shaoqing couldn't imagine the kind of storm Woo Zhengyang's emergence would cause.

"Did you hide your strength all along and already awaken your Origin Genuine Qi?" Yun Shaoqing speculated again, though he quickly dismissed his own guess when Woo Zhengyang remained silent.

After Woo Zhengyang crossed him, Yun Shaoqing had looked into Woo Zhengyang's past as a servant disciple. Over the year, Woo Zhengyang's performance could be summed up in one word: mediocre.

It was only at the last moment, when this seemingly mediocre disciple, who was on the verge of being expelled, was bullied for half a day, that he suddenly awakened his Origin Genuine Qi.

Woo Zhengyang's transformation shocked those who knew him among the servant disciples, but it didn't explain much. Under such pressure, suddenly unleashing potential isn't too hard to understand. Moreover, the fact that Woo Zhengyang later acquired the 9,999th badge proved he didn't have any hidden tricks up his sleeve at the time.

The main point was, Woo Zhengyang had no reason to hide anything, nor any reason to endure for a year only to explode at the last moment.

Yun Shaoqing felt like he was going crazy. He couldn't fathom how a newly admitted disciple could pose such a threat to him. If he could do it all over again, he would never have provoked this terrifying individual.

Woo Zhengyang was unaware of Yun Shaoqing's regret, and even if he knew, he wouldn't let him off the hook. Actions have consequences, and once you choose to start something, you must be ready to bear the cost.

After using the sword-shaped energy twice to accelerate, the limited amount of it within Woo Zhengyang had already dimmed. This was a normal occurrence after using such energy, as it couldn't be used indefinitely. Each activation consumed it, and until it replenished, it couldn't be used again. Otherwise, the carefully formed sword-shaped energy might shatter.

Without the sword-shaped energy, the thin power of ordinary energy couldn't match the speed brought by Woo Zhengyang's refined body and blood. It was impossible to accelerate again. The tingling sensation in his fists and legs from the energy's operation still lingered, affecting his speed. That's why, after Yun Shaoqing retreated, Woo Zhengyang didn't pursue him immediately.

"I still don't have enough sword-shaped energy, and I need to get used to operating it quickly," Woo Zhengyang thought, ignoring Yun Shaoqing's questioning. Once the tingling subsided, he started walking toward Yun Shaoqing again.

As Woo Zhengyang approached step by step, Yun Shaoqing's mindset shifted drastically from initial confidence to unease. He realized that he and Woo Zhengyang were now in a life-or-death situation, and his only option was to fight with all his might.

With energy coursing through him, a powerful aura erupted from the Blue Mist Sword. Yun Shaoqing played his final card: a masterful sword skill. Fueled by this energy, the Blue Mist Sword's speed more than doubled, transforming into a streak of blue light as it slashed toward Woo Zhengyang.