C401 One Sword Defeat Martial King Upper(1)

As the strongest figure in the region, Liao Qinghua's achievements are well-known, and Fu Chuan is among those familiar with his story, having shared it with Woo Zhengyang back in Heavenly Martial City.

Liao Qinghua originally hailed from a minor family in Moonlight City and was later sent to Heavenly Martial Academy, eventually joining the Heavenly Martial Sect. Though a prodigy, he never reached an extraordinary level; at each stage, there were always one or two geniuses who outshone him. However, in the end, those geniuses either met their demise, were crippled, or simply vanished, while Liao Qinghua steadily rose to the rank of Essence Shaking Stage Martial King.

Liao Qinghua's life differed from that of typical prodigies. It wasn't marked by dramatic highs and lows; instead, he pursued victory through steady progress. In a world full of hidden dangers, this approach is not uncommon, but those who ultimately stand above all are rare.

A Martial King at the Essence Shaking Stage typically lives around 500 years, and Liao Qinghua is now over 480, meaning he has roughly 20 years left. Even someone as cautious as he couldn't remain indifferent upon witnessing Moh Lunhui condense martial will in just a few days.

Martial will could be the key to his next breakthrough. If he reaches the Sovereign stage, his lifespan could double, extending up to a thousand years.

Whether for him personally or for the Heavenly Martial Sect, this was incredibly important. Unfortunately, he was outmaneuvered by Moh Lunhui.

At this moment, he heard about the No Life Sword and learned about Woo Zhengyang's every move. Though he had been disappointed, he now saw a new glimmer of hope. The No Life Sword was crucial for the Heavenly Martial Sect.

For Liao Qinghua, who was nearing the end of his life, achieving the status of a Martial Sovereign by entering the Essence Shaking Stage was even more critical.

In just a few days, Woo Zhengyang had managed to refine his martial will. No one would believe there wasn't some secret behind it. Whether he learned a technique from Moh Lunhui or discovered a trick on his own, Liao Qinghua was determined to find out.

So, he came almost openly. Ostensibly, he was there for the No Life Sword, but his true intent was to take Woo Zhengyang himself.

Upon hearing that the three sects of Fallen Sun Country had been destroyed, Liao Qinghua showed only a hint of surprise before regaining his composure. With a slight smile, he said, "I'm not like you. I don't have a sect, and even if I did, I wouldn't act impulsively. Besides, I've heard about your exploits. With your personality, you wouldn't waste words unless you were afraid. Young man, knowing when to adapt is the mark of a true hero."

"You’re wrong. I'm only talking to avoid dealing with someone who hides in the shadows. If it comes to a fight, you'll be the one to lose!"

Liao Qinghua's intentions were clear, so Woo Zhengyang didn't need to hold back any longer.

"You're certainly arrogant. Let's see just how extraordinary you truly are!" Liao Qinghua's tone remained calm, though a flicker of irritation crossed his face. As a respected Martial King expert, being called a coward by this young man was infuriating, especially when he claimed victory was his.

The onlookers were already used to such behavior. If Woo Zhengyang wasn't acting cocky, he wouldn't be the Woo they knew.

A flash of light, and a weapon appeared in Liao Qinghua's hand, signaling his readiness to fight. His weapon was a long-handled war blade, earthy in color, known as the Earth Blade. This high-grade spiritual weapon had accompanied him through countless battles.

With a surge of energy, Liao Qinghua leaped into the air, looking down at Woo Zhengyang. The Earth Blade emitted a deep, drum-like sound, waiting for Woo to make the first move. For the No Life Sword, Liao Qinghua was willing to risk everything, as was expected in their world. However, as a Martial King expert, he couldn't afford to strike first and tarnish his reputation.

At this point, Woo Zhengyang didn't hold back either. He drew the No Life Sword from his back. Spiritual energy surged into the sword, causing it to hum and emit an icy blue light, reaching over a hundred feet into the sky!

"The sword's aura stretches over a hundred feet! Woo Zhengyang is clearly more than just a Reality Condensing Stage expert. Typically, the aura from such an expert would only reach about thirty feet," someone remarked upon seeing the spectacle.

"That's just twice as much. A Martial King at the Essence Shaking Stage could reach around one hundred fifty feet. No wonder Woo Zhengyang is hesitant to fight," another person commented, doubting Woo Zhengyang's chances against such a formidable opponent.

"Interesting, but still not enough," Liao Qinghua chuckled from mid-air.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Earth Blade in Liao Qinghua's hand, which had been trembling with power, suddenly unleashed a burst of energy. A blade of earthy yellow light sliced through the sky.

The earthy hue wasn't because Liao Qinghua possessed an Innate Spirit Body, but rather because he had mastered a technique from the Earth Blade itself. This technique allowed him to harness the earth's power contained within the blade. The synergy between the two maximized the Earth Blade's potential, far surpassing ordinary high-level spiritual weapons.