C38 Fight Then Fight to Your Heart's Content(1)

The most frustrating thing for Liu Tianli was the incredible strength of Woo Zhengyang's token. Although the token seemed to be made of similar material to the Green Steel Sword, Liu's "Thunderbolt Sword Technique" was a top-tier skill. Yet, when Zhengyang attacked, he clearly wasn't using any special techniques. Given the disparity in skill, it would have been normal for Liu's strike to shatter the token. However, the token remained completely unscathed, without even a scratch.

Liu didn't have time to question the resilience of Zhengyang's token. His sole focus was on defeating Zhengyang and ending this battle, which, even if won, would tarnish his reputation. The Green Steel Sword moved swiftly, executing the full "Thunderbolt Sword Technique."

In an instant, the entire martial practicing platform lit up, with arcs of lightning enveloping Woo Zhengyang under the guidance of the Green Steel Sword. Despite Liu Tianli's relentless assault, Zhengyang, the lowest-ranked disciple, struggled to hold his ground. Even with the Profound Iron Number One Token in hand, he found it hard to keep up, and his "Floating Light Step" technique was severely hindered.

In a moment of inattention, a bolt of lightning struck Zhengyang, tearing a large section of his shirt and leaving the skin beneath slightly charred. Fortunately, Zhengyang's body was resilient enough that the damage wasn't too severe.

For Liu Tianli, this was like a shot of adrenaline, restoring his confidence and making his Green Steel Sword even more formidable. In no time, Woo Zhengyang was struck by lightning in several places, leaving his clothes tattered and his appearance quite disheveled. The battle had finally taken on the shape everyone had initially imagined.

Unfortunately, Liu Tianli's dominance was based on his own swordplay and the use of a high-level martial technique, "Thunderbolt Sword Technique," while Woo Zhengyang was still relying on just a Number One Token. His "Floating Light Step" and "Azure Cloud Embracing Moon Palm" were no longer effective.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats because the disparity in strength on the martial practicing platform was glaringly obvious. If things continued this way, Woo Zhengyang would soon fall to Liu Tianli's sword.

"Haha... This is what happens when you overestimate yourself!" Liu Tiancheng chuckled lightly, finally allowing his side to feel a sense of vindication after being stifled for so long.

"Hmph..." Dao Wuming let out a soft snort, his eyes showing a mocking expression without any restraint.

In truth, anyone with a bit of insight could see that Woo Zhengyang, though arrogant, was not the type to overestimate his abilities. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lasted this long.

"What? Does Brother Wuming think Woo Zhengyang can defeat Liu Tianli?" Lyi Huamei asked, her beautiful eyes turning to Dao Wuming, her red lips parting slightly.

Unfortunately, Dao Wuming didn't respond to her at all. After a cold snort, he continued to watch the battle on the platform intently.

Even though it was well-known that Dao Wuming was indifferent to everything, Lyi Huamei, who was always the center of attention, felt a bit embarrassed being ignored. However, she didn't dare to offend Dao Wuming easily. Fortunately, Zhongli Huo stepped in to help her out.

"Battles are unpredictable by nature. Let's wait and see!" he said.

The three most prominent figures in the outer sect all believed that Woo Zhengyang wouldn't be defeated so easily, which made everyone else start to anticipate the outcome. However, the situation on the martial practicing platform was still overwhelmingly against Woo Zhengyang, making it look bleak for him.

Unlike Dao Wuming and the others who were watching, Woo Zhengyang was in a tough spot. He chose to challenge Liu Tianli because he had some understanding of him. He knew Liu Tianli possessed a high-level martial skill, the "Thunderbolt Sword Technique," but had only acquired it last year and hadn't fully mastered it yet. Otherwise, Woo Zhengyang wouldn't have lasted this long and wouldn't have dared to challenge him recklessly.

Even without full mastery, the power of the high-level martial skill was enough to secretly alarm Woo Zhengyang. If it weren't for his body being transformed by that mysterious vortex and strengthened by practicing the "Flesh Condensing Technique," along with his mastery of the "Floating Light Step" and the Profound Iron Number One Token, Woo Zhengyang wouldn't have been able to hold on.

The biggest challenge was that Liu Tianli's attacks were agile and fluid. If they had been forceful and direct, Woo Zhengyang could have grown stronger with each clash, thanks to his physical resilience. But now, he was growing weaker, relying on the unique properties of his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi to narrowly escape danger several times.

Now, with his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi nearly depleted, Woo Zhengyang was on the brink of a crisis.

"The path of martial arts is one of relentless advancement. Let this battle temper my fierce warrior spirit!"

With this thought, a wild determination flickered in Woo Zhengyang's eyes.

As Liu Tianli thrust his Green Steel Sword forward, Woo Zhengyang chose neither to evade nor to use his Profound Iron Number One Token for defense. He even put the token away, standing his ground as Liu Tianli's sword pierced his abdomen.

"What’s going on...?"

"Why is Woo Zhengyang giving up?"

"Is he seeking death because he can't win? That can't be right!"

The spectators were wide-eyed and breathless at the sight. Even Dao Wuming, who had maintained a stoic demeanor, couldn't hide his surprise.

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