C336 Heartless Sword Dao!(1)

"What kind of speed is this..."

The crowd was utterly shocked to see Moh Lunhui block Zhan Bugui's Blood Moon Dagger. Just moments ago, Zhan Bugui's dagger was nearly at Moh Lunhui's throat, and Moh Lunhui's sword was casually held in his hand.

This kind of turnaround had happened once before, and it also involved Moh Lunhui. Back then, Moh Lunhui's "Reincarnation Finger" was just inches from Woo Zhengyang, only to be caught by Woo Zhengyang's sudden hand, resulting in a broken finger.

Now, the roles had reversed. Zhan Bugui was the one making the move, while Moh Lunhui was the one turning the tables, using his left hand to wield the sword due to an injury on his right hand.

However, there was a key difference. In the battle between Moh Lunhui and Woo Zhengyang, Woo Zhengyang had directly severed two of Moh Lunhui's fingers. In this encounter, Moh Lunhui merely blocked Zhan Bugui's dagger without injuring him.

As their weapons clashed, Zhan Bugui's elusive footwork reappeared, quickly distancing himself from Moh Lunhui. Moh Lunhui didn't pursue, remaining in place, eyes fixed on Zhan Bugui's dagger.

"I have to say, you two really seem destined to be rivals," Qian Banruo remarked, still in shock.

Moh Lunhui became famous for his "Reincarnation Finger," while Woo Zhengyang established his reputation with his own powerful technique. Later, Woo Zhengyang demonstrated a similarly formidable finger technique, and Moh Lunhui showed he was no less skilled in this art.

Afterward, Woo Zhengyang suddenly unleashed incredible speed, and now Moh Lunhui was doing the same, prompting Qian Banruo to reflect on it.

"If Zhan Bugui had unleashed the full power of his dagger earlier, Moh Lunhui might not have been able to block it..." Tang Xiaoyue said, clenching her small fists in regret.

"No, if Zhan Bugui's dagger had unleashed its full power, Moh Lunhui would have found it even easier to block!" Woo Zhengyang shook his head.

"That's right. While the energy from the sword and dagger is powerful, it's not the strongest technique. Zhan Bugui rarely uses it because he trades it for extreme speed and the ability to conceal his lethal intent," Qian Banruo explained, seeing Tang Xiaoyue's puzzled expression.

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoyue stuck out her tongue and fell silent. Although she had advanced to the later stages of the Reality Condensing Stage through a stroke of luck, her understanding of combat couldn't compare to the likes of Qian Banruo and Zhan Bugui.

In her view, if Zhan Bugui had unleashed his sword energy earlier, Moh Lunhui wouldn't have been able to block it. She forgot that if Zhan Bugui had done so, his Blood Moon Dagger wouldn't have been as fast, nor could it have vanished and struck invisibly.

Regardless of how the recent exchange had shocked those below, Moh Lunhui and Zhan Bugui on the platform remained calm and composed.

However, that's just on the surface.

If you look closely, you'll notice Zhan Bugui's back is already drenched in cold sweat.

According to his usual habit, if his first strike misses, he retreats immediately. Just as he was about to pull back, he had every intention of doing so.

But when he was about to retrieve the jade plate to discard it, he hesitated.

A familiar feeling crept into his mind.

Zhan Bugui, who always locked onto others and seized the right moment, knew exactly what this feeling was.

He was being targeted by Moh Lunhui. If he made the slightest move, Moh Lunhui could take him down without a doubt.

"Thank you for your attack," Moh Lunhui said expressionlessly.

"You deliberately left an opening for me to strike!" Zhan Bugui said cautiously, keeping a close eye on Moh Lunhui, afraid he might charge at him.

"Yes and no. I did answer your question. The most crucial step in refining my martial will is facing death, and you helped me with that. So, I can give you another chance to strike!"

Hearing Moh Lunhui's words, many were puzzled, but Woo Zhengyang, Nie Fengyu, and others turned pale!

A troubling thought crossed their minds: "Moh Lunhui's sword force might have been perfected!"

The path of the ruthless sword is merciless to others and equally merciless to oneself!

Woo Zhengyang's earlier confusion was finally resolved.

With each encounter, Moh Lunhui's ruthless swordsmanship was beginning to take shape. He just needed the right moment to truly refine it. That's why he chose to directly challenge Zhan Bugui, who was known for his ambush tactics. He listened to Zhan Bugui's trivial questions and then suddenly gave him a chance to strike.

All of this was part of Moh Lunhui's plan. He wanted Zhan Bugui to attack with full force because he knew that if he appeared relaxed from the start, Zhan Bugui's cautious nature would prevent him from going all out.

"You... you just refined your sword force!" Zhan Bugui exclaimed in shock, realizing what had happened after hearing Moh Lunhui's words.

"That's right. A sword is indifferent, harming both enemy and self."

"Since I helped you, let me go. We have no past grievances or recent conflicts..." Zhan Bugui suggested cautiously, not daring to make any sudden moves.

Moh Lunhui grinned, momentarily reverting to the innocent demeanor of his youth. But no matter how sincere his smile seemed, to Zhan Bugui, it appeared menacing.