The many martial artists hadn’t seen wrong—the Mountain-Opening Palm that Xiao Zueji executed with his right hand had already reached two hundred thousand jin!

A sixth-grade Wushi possessing power comparable to a third-grade mid-level Wuzong—this was truly terrifying!

However.

Jun Changxiao’s expression was completely calm.

That Xiao Zueji had such a strong explosive power was completely within reason, because he had long ago crushed the Strength Enhancement Talisman that he had provided for him.

Although it was refined from the Talisman Pavilion and couldn’t compare to the five-times Strength Enhancement Talisman sold in the shop, at least it could still increase strength by two times.

Since returning from the Holy Spring Sect, Xiao Zueji had advanced from fifth-grade to sixth-grade, and his strength value was also around ninety thousand. So with the Strength Enhancement Talisman’s boost combined with Mountain-Opening Palm, breaking through two hundred thousand jin could be said to be very easy.

One punch striking out felt super satisfying!

He felt great, but Wan Xiuxian, who couldn’t dodge in time and was forced back six or seven steps, managing to stabilize his body in a disheveled state, was dumbfounded.

A sixth-grade Wushi had power not weaker than his own—this was… too terrifying!

The martial artists from all sides one by one opened their eyes wide.

Even the two Wuwang had disbelief showing in their gazes.

Some martial artists had very high natural talent and far surpassed others in strength within the same realm—this could be understood!

But a sixth-grade Wushi, even at the super-level, would at most have one hundred thousand jin!

“Incredible, incredible!”

“How exactly did that guy cultivate!”

“No wonder Sect Leader Jun dared to send him out—turns out he has strength comparable to a third-grade Wuzong!”

Everyone discussed in shock.

Xiao Zueji on the life-and-death platform, after feeling such powerful strength, had his gaze burn with heat, and the blood in his body boiled violently again!

Fight!

This was his thought, and he put it into action. Stepping with Cloud-Stepping Movement, he charged forward again, blade rising and falling to execute My Slash!

Whoosh—

Like a crescent moon, the flowing light carried explosive power, cutting through the void and shooting forth explosively, its power reaching two hundred fifty thousand jin!

This spiritual power-type martial technique modified by a mysterious great expert would become stronger as the user’s power increased.

Seeing this, Wan Xiuxian’s expression changed drastically.

“Swish!”

He used his movement technique to desperately dodge.

But before he could stabilize his body, he heard Xiao Zueji shout: “My Slash, My Slash, My Slash Slash Slash!”

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three crescent moon-shaped flowing lights shot explosively from above, from mid-air, and from the ground, each carrying power of two hundred fifty thousand jin!

Everyone watched dumbstruck.

This type of spiritual power martial technique extremely consumed spiritual energy. Releasing it like this—wasn’t he afraid that before dealing with his opponent, he’d first exhaust himself into collapse?

“Boom!”

While they were thinking, an explosive sound rang out!

Although Wan Xiuxian dodged the first My Slash, he was still struck by the other two My Slashes.

“Thump thump thump!”

He retreated explosively. After barely stabilizing his body at the edge of the platform, he couldn’t suppress a mouthful of blood that spurted out.

Enduring two powerful My Slashes simultaneously inevitably injured him.

“A Wushi can beat a Wuzong until he vomits blood—truly awesome!”

“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, it would be hard to believe there’s someone who can fight above their level like this!”

“No wonder the Holy Spring Sect lost seventy-four matches in a row—the Tiegu Sect disciples are too strong!”

While everyone was discussing, Xiao Zueji launched his offensive again.

He didn’t use My Slash again, instead choosing to combine Mountain-Opening Palm with Explosive Fist for close-quarters combat!

This made Wan Xiuxian much more comfortable.

But after just a short while, he realized this Tiegu Sect disciple was completely becoming braver and stronger the more he fought!

Even more crushing.

Wan Xiuxian had also tried to counterattack, but no matter how he struck, the opponent could easily neutralize it with his physical body, ultimately resulting in himself getting another beating.

Although Xiao Zueji relied on the Strength Enhancement Talisman to contend with a third-grade Wuzong, his physical body had been genuinely tempered through real training.

You punch me once?

Fine!

Immediately after, I’ll punch you once!

Relying on his formidable physical body and wearing soft silk armor, Xiao Zueji didn’t even activate his Seal Shield and just wildly struck with complete openings like this!

“…”

The martial artists from all sides watched with twitching mouths.

Fighting was a technical skill that required maneuvering, dodging, defense, and counterattack.

Like this Tiegu Sect disciple who completely ignored defense and opened his chest to fight you—this was completely… a reckless fighter!

The sect leader was reckless, the disciples were also reckless!

This truly was—if the heavens did not give birth to his Tiegu Sect, the path of recklessness would be like an eternal night!

…

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

On the life-and-death platform, the two had already exchanged dozens of moves.

The process wasn’t complicated, nor was it dazzling—it was just you punch me once, I punch you back once, neither owing the other anything.

Xiao Zueji with his powerful defense could withstand it, but Wan Xiuxian with his very ordinary physical body suffered tragedy. After continuously striking over twenty times and being struck over twenty times, his injuries became increasingly serious.

From the current situation, he had already fallen into disadvantage!

No good, no good!

He had to change strategy, otherwise he would definitely lose!

“Ah!”

Wan Xiuxian roared furiously, and his entire body was immediately permeated by waves of grayish-dark attributes.

“Evil Demon Transformation!”

Someone cried out in shock: “An evil sect mental cultivation method of high-grade high-tier!”

A high-grade high-tier evil sect mental cultivation method?

Hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed drastically without exception.

High-grade high-tier mental cultivation methods were already extremely precious, and one used by evil sects was even more exceedingly rare.

With this Dot Star Valley elder executing it, his strength would inevitably have a qualitative increase!

“Bang—”

Just at this moment, an explosive sound came from the life-and-death platform!

Wan Xiuxian staggered out from the grayish-dark attributes, a bright red fist mark appearing on his right cheek.

This was… being struck in the face.

“Detestable!”

Wan Xiuxian was utterly enraged. Just as he was preparing to roar again and prepare to unleash his trump card, Xiao Zueji walked out from the mist, swinging his fist to strike.

This time, he completely didn’t give him any chance to catch his breath!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Xiao Zueji’s fists carried violent power, repeatedly striking heavily on Wan Xiuxian’s arms, pounding him into staggering retreat.

The martial artists with stronger strength could see that the Dot Star Valley elder had already fallen into absolute disadvantage. Even if he now executed his trump card, it would be very difficult to reverse the situation.

“Sect Leader.”

Xiao Zueji transmitted his voice: “Should I kill him or leave him alive?”

While fighting on the life-and-death platform, he could still spare mental energy to transmit his voice—this operation was truly slick.

“Leave half a life,” Jun Changxiao transmitted back.

Although this was a life-and-death battle, if he killed Wan Xiuxian, it would definitely enrage the Huayang Commandery evil sects and make himself even more passive, so he’d take the gentle route for now.

“Understood.”

Xiao Zueji continued his wild bombardment, pounding Wan Xiuxian into continuous retreat, his complexion becoming increasingly pale.

Enduring such direct strikes, the meridians and internal organs in his body couldn’t take it!

It was time to end the battle.

Xiao Zueji took a step forward, directly swinging his right hand over, striking the retreating Wan Xiuxian off the life-and-death platform. When he fell heavily to the ground, fresh blood spurted wildly.

Xiao Zueji cupped his fists proudly and said: “I concede.”

Everyone’s hearts were shocked beyond measure.

A third-grade Wuzong was defeated so quickly, beaten until heavily injured—absolutely unexpected!

“My apologies.”

Jun Changxiao ascended the life-and-death platform and cupped his fists, saying: “In the first match, my sect was fortunate to win.”

“…”

If this could be called fortunate, then there would be no fortune left in the world!