The Asura Martial Emperor was already a formidable opponent, and now that the power of his Asura Martial Arts had increased to 120%, even the Iron Heart Emperor died effortlessly at his hands. People really couldnât imagine how Shi Xiaole could find a way to win.
You see, if it hadnât been for Zhang Xiangfeng conceding voluntarily, it would still be uncertain who was stronger and who was weaker.
"Big brother Shi, there are plenty more days to come, please donât bet on a momentary impulse."
"Young Master Shi, donât try to be too strong."
"Young Hero Shi, as long as the green hills are there, one need not fear running out of firewood."
During the break, many people sent messages to Shi Xiaole, advising him to surrender the duel voluntarily. They say a man can be killed but never humiliated; however, true courage is living for beliefs and hope, even if one has to scrape by.
"Thank you all, but having come this far, I canât turn back."
If he had not had a trace of confidence, Shi Xiaole would of course not have sought his own death; but after he made some estimates, he felt that he might not necessarily lose to the Asura Martial Emperor and had about a thirty to forty percent chance.
This chance was extremely delicateâmore likely to failâbut it was also possible to break through, making it very difficult to decide.
Shi Xiaole had hesitated. In countless past battles, he never panicked because he had confidence in his heart, but this time he truly had none.
Many people said he was fearless, but they would not know that this was probably the bravest and most unregretful moment for Shi Xiaole as he flung himself into the vast and turbulent sea.
He might sink halfway, or perhaps he would never reach the other shore, but a voice in his heart told him that if he shrank back, he would live in the shadow and fear of his inner demon for the rest of his life, regretting forever.
It is rare to have a few chances in life to strive.
His rebirth was already made possible by using this body; if it were the original Shi Xiaole, he would surely fight with everything he had for his parents, wouldnât he?
Shi Xiaole cut off all sensations and immersed himself wholly in cultivation and adjustment.
Everyone was puzzled by him. Was he a moth to a flame, or did he have something to rely on?
"I donât know what kind of reason he has, but I do know that he will do his utmost next. Perhaps we will see a true Shi Xiaole,"
whispered Zhang Xiangfeng softly.
"The true Shi Xiaole?"
Zhong Lingsui didnât understand his meaning, but Zhang Xiangfeng did not speak further.
A 2-hour period quickly passed.
Two rays of light shone down, and the two of them rose to their feet at the same time. In the eyes of the Asura Martial Emperor, Shi Xiaole saw arrogance and the ferocity of annihilating all opponents.
Whoosh, whoosh.
Two figures rushed to the platform.
"Big brother Shi, why must you be so persistent?"
Tears glistened in Bai Ruitingâs beautiful eyes, her heart wrenching as if it were about to break.
Qu Ni called out to Senior Sister Pei, grabbing Pei Qiuyanâs arm forcefully. Pei Qiuyan, oblivious, just stared intently at the arena, holding her breath.
"Iâve heard you have a secret technique that can boost your martial arts realm. That must be what youâre counting on, right? Or perhaps you have an unparalleled hidden weapon or poison? I would very much like to see."
With the Asura Martial Arts enhanced to 120%, the Asura Martial Emperorâs temperament had changed. He used to be like a demon king, but now he had a confidence that suggested he held the whole world in his grasp, and that no force, no trick, could defeat him.
This feeling was not good. Fear without fighting meant a loss of self-confidence, and even with strength, one could not harness it fully.
"Youâre about to find out."
In front of a crowd of stunned onlookers, the Wind Sword Way began to surge wildly. The greenish aura of sword intent grew thicker, forming a thousand-feet-long giant sword as if to tear apart the heavens and stir a tempest between heaven and earth.
"Ten percent initial stage of the Wind Sword Way!"
The Great Sorrow Knife Emperorâs expression trembled with his grip tightening on the handle of his knife. What kind of heaven-defying secret method could allow oneâs martial arts to jump two levels?
The other masters of the three major platforms also inhaled sharply, not daring to imagine.
Many sensed from the green giant sword a sovereign, unstoppable momentum that, upon colliding with the 120% Asura Martial Arts, appeared just a notch weaker, not inferior to the aura of the Iron Heart Emperor!
This was beyond what top martial arts could possess; was it half Supreme Martial Arts? As for Supreme Martial Arts, it was impossible; a 100% Supreme Martial Arts might well contend with 120% Asura Martial Arts.
"Perhaps Junior Brother Shi was holding back a bit in the battle against the Yellow Jade Sword Emperor. Alas, if only he could comprehend Supreme Martial Arts!"
Zhan Liye comforted himself this way.
But he knew that the battle was so perilous and intense, Shi Xiaole had most likely used all his strengthâif not, it was almost the same. To defeat the Asura Martial Emperor, he had no solution from any angle.
"Supreme Martial Arts, no one in Rainbow State has comprehended it. There might be some outside, but they are destined to be very few. Besides, even if Shi Xiaole had such Fortunate Fate, it was impossible for him to achieve it at the Divine Barrier Realm,"
muttered Zhan Renxiong unconsciously gripping the edge of the platform. So hard was his grip that he left a series of marks.
Who didnât know that Supreme Martial Arts evolved from half Supreme Martial Arts, and according to historic records, one must break through to the Void Origin Realm and receive the baptism of heaven and earth.
But all these words were meaningless because the Wind Sword Way would never transform into Supreme Martial Arts; becoming half Supreme Martial Arts was already beyond imagination.
"Your secret method has a time limit, right? Donât worry, I wonât deliberately delay. Grand Luo Hand!"
A palm shadow suddenly pressed towards Shi Xiaole, its edges rubbing against the void, dragging out countless dark stripes, laden with explosive power.
With his cultivation suppressed to the ninth layer of the Divine Barrier Realm, the Asura Martial Emperor obviously couldnât use Earth-level moves, but it didnât matter. Now, even a casual move from him was a supreme killing move at the Divine Barrier Realm. If it were the Iron Heart Emperor of the same realm, he couldnât even withstand a few moves.
"Wind Mastery!"
The Spring Fury Sword unsheathed, Shi Xiaoleâs body spun around, and as the giant sword touched his hand, it was momentarily hindered before it shattered. However, it was in this moment that Shi Xiaole laterally moved ten thousand meters to the right, violently swinging his sword and conjuring a series of infinite sword shadows, fast and slow intertwined.
Sword techniqueâWind Ocean!
"Not a bad move, but lacking in power, break."
Treading the Seven Stars step, the Asura Martial Emperor struck out three palms in succession, each stronger than the last, booming thrice, and the profound and deep sword shadows were mostly shattered. However, a few still reached the Asura Martial Emperor, creating several cracks in his protective Vigorous Air as the fierce winds wildly spiraled in.
Just at that moment!
A speck of light suddenly brightenedâit was the latter half of Wind Oceanâs slow technique. It seemed slow, but what was slow was the environment around it, allowing the true speed of the sword to bridge the distance and penetrate the previously created cracks.
Hisss.
A strand of fresh blood dispersed into the air.
"I did underestimate you."
The Asura Martial Emperor looked down at the three-inch-long sword wound on his chest, his face expressionless.
He was sure that Shi Xiaoleâs sword technique was profound, surpassing any Divine Barrier Realm killing move by a level, even outweighing his own. The Iron Heart Emperor, reputed to be invincible within the same realm, paled in comparison.
But so what?
His thoughts did not affect the Asura Martial Emperorâs actions. As the long sword struck at him, his large palm, clad in a black silk glove, had already struck out towards Shi Xiaoleâs back.
Boom!
All forty thousand meters of the void erupted in unison. Even beyond the Array Systemâs light barrier, everyone present felt their hearts tremble with fear.
Powerful, far too powerfulâthe Asura Martial Emperorâs realm was only at the ninth peak of the Divine Barrier Realm, but his strength was absolutely stronger than a common Void Origin Realm Martial Emperor, much stronger!
After all, a typical Void Origin Realm Martial Emperor wouldnât possess a complete twelve parts of martial arts mastery; having ten parts was already commendable.
Amid the explosive palm force, a figure flickered back and forth, taking on the form of a giant sword one moment and a duckweed in water the next, but each transformation was easily crushed. Amid constant depletion and evasion, the figure eventually landed ten thousand meters awayâit was none other than Shi Xiaole.
The higher the martial arts level, the greater the gap becomes with each tier.
To be pragmatic, Shi Xiaoleâs true strength was at least a notch weaker than the Asura Martial Emperor at that moment. If it were anyone else, whether it be the Iron Heart Emperor or someone else, they wouldâve already been severely injured.
"Unharmed?"
Looking at Shi Xiaole, the Great Sorrow Knife Emperorâs pupils contracted unceasingly, his heart filled with uncontrollable shock.
He was beginning to sense the terror of Shi Xiaole. The opponentâs skills and adaptability actually bridged the gap of an entire level of strength. Was this even possible for a human? He couldnât believe it, but the facts were right before him, and he had to accept them.
It turned out that this manâs talent was not inferior to Zhang Xiangfeng, perhaps even surpassing him. Compared to these two, what were the three giants considered?
Bang bang bang...
The explosion filled the entire arena, and the Asura Martial Emperor was like a demon emperor; every gesture carried the power to annihilate, easily able to slaughter an ordinary Void Origin Realm Martial Emperor.
Yet, a figure drifted back and forth in the turbulent flow, always able to accurately grasp fleeting and almost non-existent flaws, minimizing damage to the least.
This level of combat skill wasnât just extraordinary; it transcended all. No one present, including the four elders of the Wuyuan Palace, had ever seen such skill.
"Judging by skill alone, he, he might be even stronger than the tower lord."
Madam Xi covered her mouth. The tower lord she referred to, of course, was the Illusion Orchid Tower lord. To say that the skill of a transcendent master was inferior to that of a Divine Barrier Realm Earth Immortal reveals the immense shock she felt inside.
Shi Xiaole was truly an impossible miracle, yet he had chosen this battle!
"Asura Triple Styles, Heaven Covers Earth."
A shadow flickered, the Asura Martial Emperorâs speed suddenly increased, and a layer of the sky pressed down, not aimlessly, but following a constantly changing aura.
Boom!
The figure leaped out, directly facing the Asura Martial Emperor.
"Fire and Water to the Extreme!"
Two vastly different powers formed a vortex, enveloping Shi Xiaole. The Asura Martial Emperorâs skill couldnât compare to Shi Xiaoleâs, but his strength was overwhelming. When he exerted his full power, he easily neutralized the otherâs advantage.
"Wind Fury!"
Facing imminent danger, Shi Xiaole remained exceptionally calm because what he awaited was now. Like thousands of grenades exploding in an instant, when his sword struck out, the storm intensified.
Rumble!!!!
The void was like a lake into which a giant stone was thrown, torn with chaotic ripples, and strands of white flitting about; two figures were simultaneously sent flying.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two piercing sounds that tore through the sky struck the Asura Martial Emperorâs protective Vigorous Air with extreme speed. With a fierce wave of his hand, he had just barely deflected the unsheathed Tiger Abyss sword. In the same spot, at the same time, the Spring Fury Sword arrived with an edge, striking and flying far away.
A splash of fresh blood exploded from the Asura Martial Emperorâs arm, where a hole had appeared.
"What, the Asura Martial Emperor has been wounded?"