“Is it my turn?”
Luo Mu was taken aback. He had been completely absorbed in observing and gaining insights from the previous battles. After watching several hundred rounds, his gains were substantial! He had come to understand many of the academy's martial arts techniques, and for some of the lower-tier ones, he had even learned them without needing to read the manuals, just from watching.
The most important discovery was that it wasn't necessary to only observe sword practitioners. Watching other martial artists from different schools also helped increase his blade momentum, though it wasn't as much as what he gained from watching sword experts.
“Different paths lead to the same destination; all martial arts lead to the same truth.” Once he understood this, Luo Mu didn't miss a single match. He was completely focused, throwing himself into every duel.
After several hundred critical strikes, his blade momentum had increased by more than half. He was now incredibly close to achieving the perfect state!
“I'll finish this match first,” Luo Mu thought to himself. He then stood up and walked toward the arena, eager to finish quickly and get back to watching more battles.
In the arena.
Zone 13.
A massive figure stood in the center, holding a battle axe in each hand. His presence was fierce and intimidating. This was Qin Langyu, whose name contrasted his imposing demeanor.
“Where is my opponent?” Qin Langyu growled impatiently. “I'm waiting for a mere Outer Academy disciple.”
Clank!
The moment he spoke, a figure clad in black walked into the formation. The newcomer was Great and had a cold expression. A long blade was strapped to his waist.
“You must be Luo Mu!” Qin Langyu's voice boomed as he sized up his opponent. Recently, Luo Mu's name had been making waves, and through the exaggerated accounts of the Outer Academy disciples, Luo Mu had become a legendary figure capable of kicking Huang Yuntian and punching Li Jianyi.
Meanwhile, those in the stands began turning their attention to Luo Mu as well. This rising young prodigy was drawing a lot of attention.
“Is it really him?” Ninth Prince asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
“Indeed, it's him,” the Grand Elder noted, glancing at the Ninth Prince with surprise. It seemed that the Ninth Prince had been searching for Luo Mu among the crowd.
“King Sanjiu, what do you think? How long will this kid last?” Zhang Xuan asked.
“At least a hundred moves,” King Sanjiu replied with a cold snort. “With his blade momentum, he won't be defeated by Qin Langyu in a single move. He'll last a while.”
The duel began.
The two stood opposite each other, while other battles raged around them, but none drew as much attention as this one.
“With my strength at the Spirit Sea Realm, it's almost unfair, but I'll give you a chance. I'll let you go first. You can take three moves,” Qin Langyu said, waving his battle axes with a grin, his Spirit Sea Realm aura surging around him.
“Unfair?” Luo Mu raised an eyebrow. He had hidden his aura, so others couldn't tell his true cultivation level.
“No need for that. Just fight seriously,” Luo Mu replied.
Qin Langyu's smile faltered for a moment, before it turned grim. “What? You think I should fight you seriously?” He sneered inwardly. Did he really think that by comprehending the Way of Martial Arts, he could challenge someone from a higher cultivation realm?
However, just as he was about to speak, his expression abruptly changed.
Boom!
A mighty aura exploded from Luo Mu's body, and to everyone's astonishment, it was from the Spirit Sea Realm! Moreover, it wasn't the initial stage; he was already at the third level of the Spirit Sea Realm!
“What?!” The crowd gasped in disbelief.
Just half a month ago, Luo Mu was only at the Fifth Stage of the True Aperture Realm. How could he have advanced to the Spirit Sea Realm in such a short time, and not just the initial stage, but the third level?
“Good lad!!!” On the high platform, King Sanjiu leaped to his feet in astonishment. His face was filled with surprise and delight. “I didn't expect this kid to advance so quickly! From the looks of it, Qin Langyu's advantage is gone!”
“Ha ha! Zhang Xuan, what do you have to say now?” King Sanjiu taunted, clearly enjoying the moment.
Zhang Xuan opened his mouth, but no words came out. Without a cultivation advantage, there was no way Qin Langyu could defeat Luo Mu.
“Father!”
“That's Luo Mu!” On a distant high platform, Cheng Qingman and Cheng Tiancang watched intently. Their seats were not very prominent; it was a choice made by Cheng Tiancang, who preferred not to be in the spotlight.
“He truly is a young genius,” Cheng Tiancang nodded, a look of admiration in his eyes. Luo Mu's appearance and stature alone were already quite outstanding.
“I can't believe Luo Mu is already at the third level of the Spirit Sea Realm,” Cheng Qingman said in shock. “His cultivation speed is as incredible as his comprehension! I still remember when I first met him, he was just at the Body Refining Realm, and now he has far surpassed me!”
“Ha!”
Qin Langyu's previously confident expression instantly faded as he now realized that with their realms equal, he was no longer a match for Luo Mu. The Way of Martial Arts wasn't something to be taken lightly!
However, with the audience watching, as an Inner Academy disciple, he couldn't surrender. He couldn't afford to lose face in front of them.
“Damn it!” Qin Langyu cursed inwardly. He had thought he was facing a soft target, but now it was as if he was trying to crush an iron lump!
“Come on, Luo Mu. Let me see your blade momentum!” Qin Langyu shouted, swinging his battle axes with fierce intensity.
“Defeating you, no need for blade momentum,” Luo Mu replied calmly, his voice as calm as a still pond.
Qin Langyu's face flushed red with rage. What? You want to defeat me without using blade momentum? This was pure arrogance!
“If I lose without using blade momentum, I'll never show my face in the Inner Academy again!”
“Arrogant!” Qin Langyu roared as he charged at Luo Mu, his huge form shaking the ground with each step. His battle axes glowed coldly as he swung them down toward his opponent.
“Mountain Axe Technique!”
“Ten Thousand Peaks!” He unleashed a powerful mid-tier Mystic technique, summoning illusory mountain peaks to converge toward Luo Mu.
“Not bad,” Luo Mu nodded, acknowledging the skill. As expected from an Inner Academy genius. Those who made it to the Spirit Sea Realm generally had a high level of mastery over their techniques, often with great insight.
But even so, against him, it was far from enough.
Just as he had said, there was no need to even use his blade momentum.
“No-Life Sword Canon—Overlord Slash!”
Luo Mu unsheathed his blade. A hundred waves of No-Life Sword Qi erupted from his body, enveloping the blade. In an instant, a terrifying blade of light, nearly a hundred meters long, descended upon Qin Langyu.
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