I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 199 - 197: Domineering

Cheers erupted wherever Thunderlight Hall went. Their performance had already won over their former opponents; now, they only needed to stride forward.

Aside from their original supporters, the number of disciples from the Upper Three Halls had clearly increased. Hengshan Hall probably had the fewest members present. Unlike the usual grudges between neighboring halls, no one could really hold a grudge against Flying Phoenix Hall. Even though they had been defeated by them, Hengshan Hall didn’t want anyone else to take their place. As it stood, Hengshan Hall probably hated Thunderlight Hall the most.

Hengshan Hall had bided their time and endured, displaying such formidable strength, only to fall short at the final hurdle. They must have been incredibly resentful.

Inside Flying Phoenix Hall, Yang Ying, Gao Dandan, and the others were already prepared. Hearing the clamor outside, they all rose from their meditation.

"Sisters, it’s time for the final battle!"

Yang Ying had been waiting for this day for a long time!

When Yang Ying and her team of five emerged, the female cultivators of Flying Phoenix Hall shouted in unison: "Flying Phoenix soars the nine heavens, Spirit Rhinoceros stands alone!"

Their crisp, clear voices had a unique charm. Upon arriving at Flying Phoenix Hall’s grounds, everyone seemed to unconsciously become more polite; at the very least, the vulgar shouts in various dialects had disappeared.

Yang Ying was wearing a pink dress today, embroidered with a lifelike Spirit Immortal Flower. The flower and the beauty beside it complemented each other perfectly.

A crowd of male cultivators was instantly captivated. Even the members of Thunderlight Hall found it hard to resist, and their roars of "Thunderlight is invincible!" seemed to soften a little.

Faced with such a group of delicate beauties, much of the masculine bravado in the air seemed to dissipate.

This match was very different from the previous ones. Because of the relationship between Wang Meng and Yang Ying, there was much less animosity; it felt more like a friendly spar.

Thunderlight Hall: Wang Meng, Suo Ming, Zhou Qian, Ma Tian’Er, Liuu Mei.

Flying Phoenix Hall: Yang Ying, Gao Dandan, Youn Yuqing, Shurou, Wan Fanghua.

Thunderlight Hall’s lineup was crystal clear, holding no secrets whatsoever. Besides Wang Meng, their main strength lay with Suo Ming and Zhou Qian. Ma Tian’Er’s primary ability was her Beast Taming Skill, but against Flying Phoenix Hall, it was unlikely anyone would give her the chance to use her Spirit Fusion Technique. As for Liuu Mei... she was completely out of her depth, just there to make up the numbers. She wouldn’t even be a match for someone from Hundred Herbs Hall, let alone Flying Phoenix Hall.

This was, after all, the pinnacle of the Middle Three Halls.

The Elder of Flying Phoenix Hall was Jingg Yanyun, a Sword Cultivator. Compared to Zhao Ya, she possessed a greater sense of composure. It was clear she didn’t come from a prominent family like Zhao Ya, but the years had not diminished her beauty, instead adding a measure of maturity and elegance.

Jingg Yanyun quietly sized up Wang Meng. It was her first time seeing this new Elder who had been the subject of so much gossip. ’There are so many rumors about him,’ she thought. ’Just what is he capable of?’

"Little Ying, you may begin."

"Yes, Master," Yang Ying replied respectfully.

From start to finish, Yang Ying never once looked at Wang Meng. "First match, Gao Dandan."

"Yes, First Senior Sister!"

Gao Dandan walked to the center of the arena and looked toward the Thunderlight Hall disciples. "Which of you from Thunderlight Hall will grant me a lesson?"

Gao Dandan was a Sword Cultivator, so Zhou Qian was definitely not an option. "Suo Ming, go and experience Senior Sister Gao’s brilliant techniques."

"Yes, Boss!"

Suo Ming leaped into the arena with his Dual Hammers, landing with a THUD. He stared coldly at Gao Dandan, who was sizing him up as well. ’His features are a bit rugged,’ she thought, ’but he has a good disposition. Very manly.’

"Junior Brother Suo, please."

"Senior Sister Gao, please."

Suo Ming’s voice was devoid of any emotion. The moment the words left his lips, he charged forward, swinging his hammers... without the slightest intention of showing mercy to a fair lady.

Gao Dandan was stunned. Who would have thought her opponent would be so ungentlemanly? In the past, every opponent who fought against Flying Phoenix Hall had been courteous enough to let them make the first three moves. This one, however, wasn’t holding back at all.

She retreated with a graceful leap, but she had forgotten one thing: Suo Ming was a Body Cultivator, and Body Cultivators were faster than Sword Cultivators. She didn’t seem to have realized what her opponent was here to do.

Suo Ming was here to fight for his life!

He risked his life in every battle. All he wanted was victory. Beautiful women were nothing but fleeting clouds in his eyes. Ever since the girl from the Lin Family passed away, his heart had become like still water. On the battlefield, there was no gender, only opponents.

BOOM—

The Dual Hammers smashed toward her, carrying a surging whirlwind. Gao Dandan was both shocked and furious. ’He didn’t even exchange pleasantries! Who attacks with full force from the very start?’

Her Long Sword tapped lightly on a hammer, and her body floated gracefully into the air. As she dodged, she sent out a Sword Slash.

Suo Ming silently took the Sword Slash head-on, his speed not decreasing in the slightest as he continued to close in on Gao Dandan, hammering down again and again. For a moment, Gao Dandan was thrown into a complete panic.

For other Cultivators, being closed in on and entangled by a Body Cultivator was absolutely fatal. The disciples of Flying Phoenix Hall never expected Suo Ming to be so ferocious, as if Gao Dandan were the person who had murdered his father.

There was none of the atmosphere of a friendly spar. Gao Dandan felt so wronged she was on the verge of tears. A single miscalculation had put her under this much pressure. Gritting her teeth, she took one of Suo Ming’s hammer strikes head-on. With a muffled groan, she used the impact to launch herself away. She would rather take some damage than remain on the defensive.

Using that small opening, she immediately used Sword Control to fly into the air. Gao Dandan was truly furious now. She chanted the Sword Formulas, and her Immortal Sword burst into flames.

Flying Phoenix Hall’s status wasn’t something handed to them by others, and Gao Dandan hadn’t become a core member of the team just by being cute and beautiful.

Looking down at Suo Ming, who stood ready for battle, Gao Dandan’s anger truly flared. She was furious that her opponent could be so ruthless to a beauty like herself.

"True Flame Sword Slash!"

Waves of Sword Qi, imbued with fiery destructive power, surged majestically toward Suo Ming.

The True Flame Sword Slash required a constitution aligned with the Five Elements Master Flame, allowing one to imbue their Sword Qi with the destructive power of a True Flame. It required a considerable degree of comprehension.

As the True Flame Sword Slash descended, Suo Ming let out a furious roar and activated his Explosive Steel Body. Otherwise, he would have no way to withstand the destructive power of the True Flame.

Wang Meng watched and nodded in approval. ’Although this kind of Sword Technique only scratches the surface of understanding the Five Elements,’ he thought, ’the people of this Small Thousand World have indeed started to notice how to use this kind of power.’

’Some people from Small Thousand Worlds could probably become peerless masters if they were born directly into a Grand Thousand World. Here, however, they might just perish. Such is the cruel law of cultivation. One cannot change their birth, only themselves.’

Having unleashed her True Flame Sword Slash, Gao Dandan had finally found an outlet for her anger, forcing Suo Ming into a steady retreat. But Suo Ming, having activated his Explosive Steel Body, showed even greater patience. Executing Sword Slashes while maintaining a state of Sword Control consumed an enormous amount of Elemental Power. In contrast, Suo Ming, who was only defending, consumed far less. As long as he could hold out, Gao Dandan was finished.

The Sword Slashes were ferocious, especially with the added True Flame damage. At the current level of Elemental Power, the main effect of a True Flame was to inflict excruciating pain, causing one to lose their will to fight and even break down completely.

Gao Dandan didn’t care about the consumption at all, convinced her opponent would be the first to break.

To increase the power of her attacks, Gao Dandan gradually closed in on Suo Ming, her strikes growing sharper and more ferocious. The pressure on Suo Ming’s defense mounted, but he remained stubbornly silent. All that could be seen were crisscrossing Sword Qi wreathed in roaring flames.

Seeing that her opponent hadn’t broken, the flames on Gao Dandan’s Long Sword flared even brighter, emitting a sizzling sound as she brought it down with a thunderous slash.

"Blast Flame Sword Slash!"

This attack was a level stronger than the True Flame Sword Slash, demonstrating that Gao Dandan’s comprehension of fire was quite formidable.

Suo Ming neither dodged nor retreated. He protected his head with his Dual Hammers and arched his body.

BOOM—

Flames enveloped Suo Ming. Even with the defense of his Explosive Steel Body, he couldn’t completely block the searing True Flame. Gao Dandan stared, dumbfounded. ’Is this guy an idiot??? He didn’t even try to dodge! He’s going to be burned to death!’

WHOOSH—

From within the flames, a hammer shot out toward Gao Dandan. She blocked it with her Long Sword, but how could she possibly withstand the full-force blow of a Body Cultivator?

It was Suo Ming’s Flying Hammer Skill!

The second hammer immediately followed, striking her hard. Gao Dandan fell from the sky. Suo Ming pounced, instantly pinning her to the ground, the flames on his body not yet extinguished.

Still covered in flames, Suo Ming stared intently at Gao Dandan. If he were to just unleash his power at this moment, she would be finished. The sight truly terrified Gao Dandan, draining the color from her face.

"Please concede!"