Chapter 1646 - 1647: Superficial Swordsmanship
Chapter 1646: Chapter 1647: Superficial Swordsmanship
Xuanyuan Ze watched as his body was torn in two by the Magic Weapon Red Tassle Spear, initially stunned, then overwhelmed by an intense pain that surged through him. His body immediately turned into a blaze of fire, attempting to escape the opponent’s attack.
However, Ye Mo’s Star Reincarnation Slash, also infused with the fluctuations of the Five Elements Laws, still inflicted severe injuries on Xuanyuan Ze, even though he had transformed into a blaze of fire.
"I will kill you!"
Xuanyuan Ze’s face twisted in fury, a flame burst forth directly, reforming into his upper body, as he fiercely attacked Ye Mo.
"You should be thinking about saving yourself right now!"
Ye Mo sneered, dodging Xuanyuan Ze’s strike with a swift movement.
Xuanyuan Ze immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. Although he had used the Power of Laws to reassemble his body, he was still gravely wounded. Being sliced at the waist by Ye Mo with a single strike had grievously injured him, with blood flowing continuously from his waist.
If Ye Mo hadn’t been unable to communicate with the Star Power, Xuanyuan Ze would probably have fallen seriously injured or even perished.
Within the crowd, beholding the gaping wound at Xuanyuan Ze’s waist, especially recalling the scene of the waist being slashed, everyone was utterly shocked. Some had yet to recover from witnessing the earlier scene.
"The Ten Paths of Mingjian are utterly useless."
Xuanyuan Ze, having prided himself on mastering the Ten Paths of Mingjian, believed he could easily defeat Ye Mo; however, he was instead bested by Ye Mo in a single move. If Ye Mo hadn’t held back, he could have killed Xuanyuan Ze right on the spot. This scene left everyone incredulous.
Xuanyuan Ze looked at his wound, his face still flushed with purple shame. He had expected to defeat Ye Mo with a single move using the Ten Paths of Mingjian, but reality was starkly contrary. He was the one defeated by Ye Mo in front of all the newcomers, a humiliation he found unbearable.
"What an arrogant brat, to dare say that the Ten Paths of Mingjian are useless."
At this moment, a frigid pressure descended upon Ye Mo from the space around, and a figure in violet robes appeared beside Xuanyuan Ze. With a wave of his hand, Xuanyuan Ze’s body began to heal at an observable speed.
Moreover, this restoration did not rely on powerful energy to mend Xuanyuan Ze’s body, but rather used a kind of reversal of time, restoring him directly to his uninjured state.
"The Time Law!"
Ye Mo’s pupils contracted slightly upon seeing this scene. Utilizing the Time Law to make Xuanyuan Ze’s time reverse was a feat only achievable by a Fifth-grade Immortal Venerate Powerhouse.
"Ye Mo, you injured my disciple and insulted my Ten Paths of Mingjian. Are you aware of your crimes?"
Elder Mingjian looked at Ye Mo, speaking repeatedly. His disciple had been defeated by Ye Mo, and with a single strike no less, coupled with Ye Mo’s disrespect towards the Ten Paths of Mingjian, he couldn’t bear it. One way or another, he intended to teach Ye Mo a lesson.
"Crimes? I’m not aware of any wrongdoing on my part as a student."
Ye Mo squinted his eyes slightly, observing the violet-robed elder before him. Without needing more thought, he knew that this elder was Elder Mingjian, the creator of the Ten Paths of Mingjian.
"Wrongdoing? The two of you were merely sparring, but you went too far. Furthermore, you have the audacity to claim that my Ten Paths of Mingjian are nothing. Are you implying an insult to my swordsmanship?"
Elder Mingjian said coldly.
"Too far?"
Ye Mo retorted sarcastically, "Do you really think that’s what you all had in mind? Xuanyuan Ze initiated the attack with the Ten Paths of Mingjian, and even a Fourth Layer of the Immortal Class martial artist might not fare well against it. By using it against me, he clearly intended to kill me. Had my strength not surpassed his, I would have already been beheaded."
"How bold!"
Elder Mingjian shouted immediately, not expecting Ye Mo to be so articulate, which left him, an elder, at a loss. He shouted again, "You, a mere freshman, don’t think that a little natural talent allows you to act without restraint. Now you even dare to defy me. You really have some nerve."
"Doesn’t Ye Mo know that Elder Mingjian is the Sword Yan King? For students of the Earth Tier to offend him doesn’t bode well."
"The most prized creation of Elder Mingjian is his Ten Paths of Mingjian. That Xuanyuan Ze mastered the Ten Paths only to be defeated by Ye Mo, is nothing less than a direct slap to Elder Mingjian’s face."
Everyone was whispering, clearly not expecting Ye Mo to dare to retort. Typically, in this situation, students would remain silent, awaiting the elder’s judgment, as it might lighten their punishment. Yet, Ye Mo dared to counter Elder Mingjian, audaciously believing himself to be the next Zhou Han?
"My spar with Xuanyuan Ze was known to all; Xuanyuan Ze was simply too weak to withstand even my single move. Who is there to blame for that? As for the Ten Paths of Mingjian, it honestly doesn’t count as exceptionally profound martial pursuits."
Ye Mo spoke coldly, showing no fear towards Elder Mingjian, but he thought further, "The opponent is an elder; I’m a mere freshman. Regardless of strength or status, I’m no match for Elder Mingjian. Having angered him now, even if I’m justified, it’s unfavorable for me."
"I want to ask all of the surrounding students, was I wrong to injure Xuanyuan Ze?"
Ye Mo shouted aloud.
"No, when two are sparring, injuries are inevitable."
"Indeed, had Ye Mo been just an ordinary Immortal Class martial artist, he would have most likely perished from that strike!"
Chen Yin and Chen Dachui spoke, prompting many of the students to follow suit, causing Elder Mingjian’s face to turn sullen.
"Elder Mingjian, did you hear? I was not wrong to injure Xuanyuan Ze. As for your self-crafted Ten Paths of Mingjian, while not without merit, it’s merely all show, contrasting with genuine swordsmanship, there’s still a discrepancy."
Ye Mo said indifferently.
"What did you say? You said my Ten Paths of Mingjian is all show?"
Elder Mingjian was utterly enraged. The only reason he showed up was that Ye Mo had slandered his creation, the Ten Paths of Mingjian. Now, hearing Ye Mo claim his Ten Paths is all show, he could hardly bear it.
"I reckon that Ye Mo must be courting death. Even those elders are reluctant to comment on the Ten Paths of Mingjian, yet he outright says the Ten Paths are all show."
The surrounding students murmured.
However, Ye Mo’s expression remained unchanged. Xuanyuan Ze’s utilization of the Ten Paths of Mingjian indeed had many flaws, and he commented further, "Though I’m not proficient with a sword, I’m aware that swordsmanship emphasizes speed, precision, and power. Although the Ten Paths of Mingjian excel in power and precision, they’re overly ornate, hindering speed. If the Ten Paths’ attacks could be fused to manifest as one, the power would be far greater."
Ye Mo’s critique echoed through the space, and the crowd marveled at him in disbelief. How dare this Ye Mo critique the Ten Paths of Mingjian like an expert appraising a weaker martial artist. Whether his critiquing was right or wrong, it was inarguably a slap to Elder Mingjian’s face.