This is the Earth Flower realm, which is far superior to the Human Flower realmâone represents the level of common Innate Martial Artists, while the other marks the level of elite Martial Artists!
"What?"
Zhong Yueâs pupils contracted violently. Facing Su Changkongâs punch at that moment, he felt as if he were facing the roaring fury of the sea, like his very soul was about to be engulfed.
"Boom!"
The collision between the large and small fists caused a continuous explosion of sounds in the air around them.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
And in the instant of collision, Zhong Yue felt the futility of trying to stop a chariot with arms. A vortex-like destructive force spread over, twisting and trembling his right arm, and this force continued to spread, tearing the flesh and bones of the right half of Zhong Yueâs body to pieces as he was flung backward.
"Splash!"
The exploding flesh rained down like droplets, splattering the ground and painting the snow with stark red blotches as they fell heavily to the earth!
"How... is this possible?"
Zhong Yueâs scalp tingled. A single punch had shattered half of his body? Even with his Immortal Body, such a direct and destructive injury that exploded his bones and muscles was a serious wound that would require a significant amount of demonic power to recover from.
If he were to face Su Changkong alone, he wouldnât even have the time to heal, as he would be unilaterally beaten to pieces, with death being the only outcome!
The disparity was as vast as that between a baby and an adult!
And all this, Su Changkong achieved in merely two years?
In fact, had Su Changkong utilized his Blade Intent, he could have slain Zhong Yue on the spot with a single meeting. The reason he hadnât used it was obviously to catch Wind Sun Moon off guard and strike when he least expected!
"One punch⊠defeated Zhong Yue?" Jing Yu too was shocked as he watched Zhong Yue being flung backward, his body exploding and blood raining down. Jing Yuâs strength was about the same level as Zhong Yueâs, leaving him no chance of victory against this terrifying man in black!
"Interesting⊠You seem to have grown a lot stronger compared to two years ago. Whatâs your name? You have earned the honor of being remembered by me!"
Wind Sun Moon voiced his interest at that moment.
Two years ago, Wind Sun Moon hadnât considered Su Changkong any threat. However, the show of force from Su Changkongâs punch had even surprised Wind Sun Moon, prompting him to ask for Su Changkongâs name.
"Su Changkong."
Su Changkong replied calmly, having no qualms about revealing his name, for this battle was a matter of life and death, with only the victor entitled to leave alive!
"Su Changkong?" Wind Sun Moon quickly searched his memory and found no mention of such a formidable Martial Artist from any sect in Central State.
But it didnât matter. In Wind Sun Moonâs eyes, if Su Changkong dared to come looking for trouble, there was no way he was leaving alive!
The two stood at a distance, with snow drifting between them. Jing Yu and the gradually regenerating Zhong Yue dared not make a sound. They knew that the young man in black before them was far stronger than either of them, and only Wind Sun Moon had the power to kill him!
"Master Wind is going to make his move! He is the Vice President of the Sub-branch, and only President Kuotuo is stronger than him within the association!"
Jing Yu and Zhong Yue were slightly excited.
Within the association, only President Kuotuo could surpass Wind Sun Moon. All other Monster Warriors paled in comparison to them.
There was no other choice; both Wind Sun Moon and Kuotuo had fused with the Crystal Cores of mid-level Demon Monsters.
The difference between Crystal Cores of mid-level and low-level Demon Monsters was akin to the gap between the Acquired and the Innate realms. The Immortal Body, potential, and demonic power were on completely different levels!
Previously, in the Chi Dragon Hall, Su Changkong had managed to defeat Zhong Yue with his Qi-Blood Realm Cultivation, but facing Wind Sun Moon, even if he exhausted everything to enter the âPseudo Innateâ state, he would hardly be a threat.
Even after two years, and despite Su Changkong stepping into the Innate Realm and greatly improving his strength from before, Wind Sun Moon still did not acknowledge Su Changkong as a worthy opponent.
"Whoosh!"
Without further ado, Su Changkong took the initiative to attack. He stomped his foot, leaving behind almost imperceptible shallow footprints in the snow, his form like a crane darting rapidly towards Wind Sun Moon.
Iron Cutting Blade Technique, Horizontal Chop!
Su Changkongâs Iron-Cutting Sword was unsheathed from his waist. The plain-looking swing seemed to disturb time itself, appearing slow but actually moving beyond the limits of what the naked eye could catch, creating a disorienting perception.
Wind Sun Moon had originally not considered Su Changkongâs sword strike seriously. His mid-level Demon Monster Immortal Body was nearly ten times stronger than those merged with a low-level demonâs Crystal Core, and even if he stood still, an ordinary Innate Martial Artist would hardly harm him.
"Hm?"
But the moment Su Changkong swung his sword, Wind Sun Moonâs heart raced a bit faster, and a hint of surprise crossed his face beneath the mask; he sensed a dangerous premonition.
This prompted Wind Sun Moon not to meet the sword with his neck, but instead, he concentrated demonic power in his right arm to block and quickly retreated. The seemingly simple chop was like one that could split heaven and earth, and it cleaved through the thick demonic power on Wind Sun Moonâs arm, striking it.
"Puff!"
Though Wind Sun Moon retreated quickly, the chop still sliced through the muscles of his arm, leaving a deep wound that reached the bone and from which Monster Blood oozed, melting the snow beneath.
The pain at the wound was intense and hard to heal!
"Blade Intent?"
Unable to believe it, Wind Sun Moon looked at his bleeding wound and felt the pain that penetrated his spirit, causing his pupils to contract as he exclaimed aloud!