Chapter 1578: Special Channel 1342: Defeat the Top Disciple with One Move_2
Chapter 1578: Special Channel 1342: Defeat the Top Disciple with One Move_2
“Indeed, I heard a Million Soul Banner appeared somewhere in the southern region, and sooner or later we’ll all have to enter.”
“I heard many immortal sects have chased after it, unable to bring it back though.”
“We are the paragons of the devil path,” said the somewhat older man.
Jiang Hao patted one of the men on the shoulder and asked, “Why are there so many people here so early?”
The Lifeblood Refinement Realm cultivator, upon seeing Jiang Hao, didn’t bother with courtesies and answered, “This senior brother might not know, the challenger is a transmitter of Dao, his every move may contain insights into the path of cultivation.”
“That’s an exaggeration,” Jiang Hao shook his head and said, “It’s fine to watch for fun, but gaining understanding is probably unlikely.”
“How could it be impossible, Senior Brother Jiang’s teachings and methods are famous in our sect, us junior disciples don’t even get the chance to come in contact with them.
“But just because you haven’t come in contact with it doesn’t mean it’s not possible.” The man Jiang Hao patted on the shoulder retorted, somewhat indignant.
Uh, Jiang Hao was momentarily at a loss for words.
Other people were protecting his reputation like this, and although they were rebutting him, it didn’t seem right to treat them harshly.
Checking the time, it was almost time for him to go up.
“I’ll try to show you something,” Jiang Hao said softly.
“Hah?” The Lifeblood Refinement powerhouse scornfully said,
“Do you really take yourself too seriously? Senior Brother, even though you don’t want to lose face, caring too much about your image can be very dangerous when you’re out and about.
“You have to admit defeat when others are more powerful; don’t fight it, it’s easy to lose face.”
Jiang Hao offered no explanation and simply pointed ahead.
Then the Lifeblood Refinement powerhouse watched as Jiang Hao took a step forward, moving through the crowd like a ray of light, finally landing on the arena stage.
There he was, his silhouette on the stage.
Immediately after, an indescribable force swept the surroundings, causing everyone to instinctively step back.
The crowded spot instantly became much more spacious.
Just like that, the Lifeblood Refinement powerhouse stood there dumbfounded.
He could see Jiang Hao’s figure crystal clear.
And had an instant realization.
Sweat drenched his back.
At this moment, Jiang Hao was already standing quietly on the stage, oblivious to the exclamations around him.
The discussions all around, he didn’t care for any of it.
He came today to show them.
Of course, he wouldn’t let them watch for too long.
After all, everyone was busy, and it wasn’t good to take up their time.
When it was about time, Jiang Hao finally greeted the person opposite him, “Cliff of Broken Hearts’ Jiang Hao, seeks guidance from Brother Manlong.”
Boom!
As soon as his words fell, a sound erupted from behind.
Then a figure descended from the sky.
Boom!
A burly man landed on the stage.
Nearly half of the platform collapsed instantly.
A terrifying lifeblood force roared out.
Jiang Hao stood in place, his clothing and hair rustling loudly.
Very strong.
That was the feeling of everyone present.
Today’s Manlong was no longer the Manlong of the past; his strength was not something ordinary cultivators at the peak of Return to Void Realm could face.
Jiang Hao could see the frightening power of his opponent.
Especially since he was only a step away from the late-stage.
This battle would probably be the one in which he advanced.
From middle stage to late stage, there was virtually no chance of victory.
It looked like he had to be even more careful.
“Junior Brother Jiang, long time no see,” Manlong’s muscular build was apparent as he smiled at Jiang Hao.
“Indeed, it’s been a long time,” Jiang Hao nodded in agreement.
He had met Manlong and spoken with him before.
But that was many years ago, back when he was probably around the intermediate stage of the Golden Core Realm.
Facing Manlong, who was around the successful completion of the Primordial Spirit Realm, he had no power to resist.
Over the years, Manlong had ascended from successful completion of the Primordial Spirit Realm to his current peak of Return to Void Realm, his progress was incredibly fast.
Fortunately, Jiang Hao himself wasn’t too far behind.
But looking back, he always felt time was a curious thing.
No one knew what the future held.
Like himself standing here now.
“I thought of many possibilities but never did I imagine that the foundation establishment of the past would be the one challenging me,” Manlong laughed and said,
“It seems Junior Brother Jiang is exceptionally talented.”
“You flatter me, Brother, it’s just that I’ve had some good fortune, and my luck has been a bit better,” Jiang Hao modestly said, “In terms of innate talents and strength, I naturally can’t compare to Brother.
“This challenge is just to test myself, sorry for the disturbance, Brother.”
Praising the other, placating him a bit.
It could increase the odds of winning.
“Are you ready?” Manlong asked with a smile.
“Yes,” Jiang Hao nodded.
The crowd outside was getting excited.
It was finally time for the fight to begin.
Miao Tinglian immediately asked, “Fairy guard, now that you have seen this challenger, what do you think? How is he?”
Heavenly Note Sect looked at the person next to her and said, “What do you think the outcome will be?”
“Of course, the challenger will win,” Miao Tinglian said without hesitation.
“Why?” Heavenly Note Sect asked.
“Why? Just by looking at the challenger, one can tell he is a cut above the rest, strength surpassing ordinary people’s understanding. From what I guess, if he is at the peak of Return to Void Realm for this challenge, it’s not because his strength is genuinely at the peak of Return to Void Realm, but because the challenge requires it,” Miao Tinglian said.
Hearing this, Heavenly Note Sect laughed, “He’s hidden his cultivation?”
Miao Tinglian didn’t answer directly but instead said, “Sometimes people like to play roles. Next, there might be a bout of fighting, with the challenger narrowly claiming victory.”
Heavenly Note Sect understood and replied, “You mean, if this person narrowly wins next, it means they’ve hidden their cultivation. If they don’t narrowly win, it means they haven’t?”
Miao Tinglian gave a mysterious smile.
But she didn’t reply.
In her heart, however, she thought, That’s what you think. I never said anything. If it turns out not to be hidden cultivation and the true strength is just as it appears, it has nothing to do with me. We’ve become a couple; the deed is done, there’s no turning back now.
Meanwhile, Elder Baizhi with his entourage landed at a high spot.
This time, Elder Baizhi spoke personally:
“Since you’re all prepared, you may begin at your discretion.”
Beneath him, Jiang Hao and Manlong nodded slightly, watching each other.
“Shall we begin?” Manlong asked.
Jiang Hao nodded, “Yes.”
The moment his words concluded, the Half Moon Blade appeared in his hands.
The sword’s intent spread like a wild gale.
Manlong’s lifeblood roared forth.
Boom!
Their auras collided.
A mighty presence thundered, sweeping across every direction.
In an instant, Jiang Hao grasped the handle of the saber.
The sword’s intent spiraled like a vortex, then quickly began to align, with the harsh intent soaring into the sky.
Rumble!
Thunder shook, and the weather changed.
An invisible saber body manifested between heaven and earth.
This fearsome spectacle caused Manlong to unleash all his lifeblood, with his body undergoing changes, as if he was turning to stone.
Becoming a terrifying existence that swept everything aside.
The ground trembled under this force.
His strength burst forth, charging towards Jiang Hao.
Simultaneously.
Jiang Hao’s saber was unsheathed at that moment.
The arrangement of the sword’s intent was complete.
Clang!
Whoosh!
The saber emerged swiftly, yet with complete visibility, leaving one utterly baffled.
At this moment, the sword’s intent shone in Jiang Hao’s eyes as he whispered echoing in all directions: “Draw Sword, Slash the Heavens Technique!”
As his voice fell, thunder boomed.
Vast sword’s intent transformed into a great saber, plummeting downwards.
Boom!
It chopped directly towards Manlong.
Feeling such intent, Manlong dared not hesitate and burst forth with all his strength to counter it.
Boom!
Lifeblood and sword’s intent collided.
Waves of power surged like rising smoke.
The crowd instinctively stepped back.
In the span of a breath, they heard roars, explosive sounds, and then screams of agony.
All of this happened within a breath’s time, seeming both lengthy and yet as brief as a blink.
When the fluctuations of power ceased, the scene atop the platform came back into view.
Jiang Hao held the Half Moon Blade with its tip stopped before Manlong’s forehead.
The once vigorous Manlong now had arms covered in fresh blood.
Hanging helplessly at his sides.
The crowd was somewhat shocked. Was this…
The end?
Had it been only one move?
“Senior Brother, concede,” Jiang Hao sheathed the saber, saying politely.
Manlong looked incredulously at the person before him. He had planned a lot and even hoped to use his opponent for a breakthrough.
But…
He had underestimated his opponent.
If he had advanced earlier, perhaps the outcome would have been different.
“What if I were at the late stage of Return to Void?” he asked.
“There are no ifs, are there?” Jiang Hao replied.
Hearing this, Manlong felt his spirit falter, eventually bowing his head and admitting, “I lost.”
The saber was too heavy for him to bear.
He even doubted that, if he were late-stage, he could have been a match.
Was this the Blood Wish Path?
How could that be?
He had been deceived.
This couldn’t possibly be the Blood Wish Path.
He was…
A true peerless genius.
In the same realm, even a top disciple couldn’t have defeated him in one move.
Let alone do it with such nonchalance.