C323 Zhan Bugui!(2)
In previous years, the various sects and factions generally avoided lethal confrontations unless absolutely necessary. Even when there were grudges, those who entered the Heavenly Martial Realm as Heavenly Martial Seeds were not easily defeated or killed.
This year, however, the emergence of Moh Lunhui changed everything. Even five of last year's top ten geniuses fell to him, with three meeting a tragic end. Ordinary Heavenly Martial Seeds who encountered Moh Lunhui had no chance to escape. Only a few, with a keen sense of self-preservation, abandoned their jade plates and left the Heavenly Martial Realm, narrowly avoiding disaster.
Initially, those who retreated out of fear worried about being ridiculed. But after witnessing Moh Lunhui's methods, they were relieved and grateful for their decision.
The sect masters and elders, who once found Woo Zhengyang's arrogance distasteful, now felt a deep sense of gratitude toward him. If not for Woo Zhengyang breaking Moh Lunhui's finger, forcing him into hiding, who knows how many elite disciples would have perished at Moh Lunhui's hands over the course of that day and night.
Within the Heavenly Martial Realm, Woo Zhengyang sensed a powerful shift in the natural forces and opened his eyes. Although he spent the day and night protecting Qian Banruo, he gained significant insights himself. His battle with Moh Lunhui deepened his understanding of soul attacks and how to resist them. If he were to face Moh Lunhui again, Woo Zhengyang was confident that even if he couldn't completely withstand the "Reincarnation Finger," the impact on him would be minimal, preventing him from falling into such a perilous situation again.
There was one thing Woo Zhengyang couldn't wrap his head around. During his battle with Moh Lunhui, his right arm broke through its limits, a feat that left everyone stunned. But no one was more shocked than Woo Zhengyang himself. The reason he could unleash such speed at that moment was because his blood energy and Sword-shaped Genuine Qi were simultaneously activated.
This was something that should never have happened. Whether in today's world, where body refining has fallen out of favor, or in ancient times, when cultivating both Qi and body was common, this occurrence was unheard of.
Inspired by the Profound Heavy Power, Woo Zhengyang had been practicing the Sword Sacrificing Spell, using both his blood energy and Sword-shaped Genuine Qi on his sword, allowing him to unleash sword energy even as a Martial Disciple. However, even then, he merely used a special technique to link the blood energy and Sword-shaped Genuine Qi together. The blood energy focused on speed, while the Sword-shaped Genuine Qi focused on explosive power, but they were never activated simultaneously.
This was already an extraordinary feat, unmatched in today's world, and even in the ancient times of many talented individuals. Yet, the simultaneous activation of blood energy and Genuine Qi had never been documented. Historical records mention attempts, but those who tried either ended up with shattered arms or, in worse cases, their entire bodies disintegrated.
Woo Zhengyang's right arm was in pain, feeling almost foreign to him after the battle. However, thanks to his powerful recovery abilities, it was back to normal in less than an hour. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't replicate the simultaneous surge of blood energy and Sword-shaped Genuine Qi.
Whether this was related to the golden vortex, Woo Zhengyang couldn't be sure. During the recent fight, his focus was solely on Moh Lunhui's attack, leaving him oblivious to any changes in the vortex. He knew he'd have to wait until next time to figure it out, though he had no idea when that might be.
Qian Banruo also sensed the fluctuation of vital energy in the air and opened his eyes shortly after Woo Zhengyang.
"Thank you!" Qian Banruo said with a respectful gesture.
"How's your injury?" Woo Zhengyang asked.
"The spirit pill is truly miraculous. Although I still can't grip a sword, my muscles and veins have healed about seventy percent!"
Woo Zhengyang nodded. "If we had a high-grade elixir, it could mend broken bones, and you'd be fully recovered in less than a week."
Qian Banruo's injuries were quite similar to Moh Lunhui's. However, while Qian Banruo's wrist bone was broken but intact, allowing for recovery with the help of a spirit pill, Moh Lunhui's finger had been snapped off entirely by Woo Zhengyang, making his recovery much more challenging.
Of course, if Woo Zhengyang had just broken his finger without doing anything else, Moh Lunhui might have had a chance to reattach it. But as an experienced alchemist, Woo Zhengyang knew better than to leave such an opportunity. When he discarded Moh Lunhui's severed finger, he had already destroyed the meridians within it, rendering it useless even if Moh Lunhui retrieved it. Moh Lunhui understood this all too well, so he didn't even glance at the discarded finger as he walked away.
"A king-tier pill... that's beyond my reach. Just having a spirit pill would be a blessing!" Qian Banruo laughed.
At that moment, a golden light shot up from a distant location, bathing the entire realm in a golden hue. Everyone in the realm had already sensed the fluctuation of vital energy. As the golden beam pierced the sky, they all instinctively turned to look in that direction...
