I Pick up a Lost Godhood

Chapter 224 - 222: A Bloodless Blade

Yang Ying and Liuu Mei looked at Wang Meng and Zhang Xiaojiang, then back at Wang Meng on the stage. They might have been an important part of the boys’ lives, but nothing could shake the bond between the three friends.

Hu Jing waved her hand. "Wang Meng, you’re mighty!"

Suo Ming, who was beside her, roared, "Our Senior Sister has spoken! What do we do now?!"

Wang Meng~~~~ Mighty!

Thunderlight~~~~~ Invincible!

Domination, conquest, and forcible occupation. The might of Thunderlight was poised to sweep across the Holy Hall.

The second match of the Sacrificial Battle: Wang Meng versus Anx Dao.

The battle with Li Tianyi had pushed Wang Meng to his absolute limits. He had even used his flying sword, a technique that was extremely draining on both his Spiritual Power and Elemental Power.

Anx Dao desperately told himself, ’I have only one goal: force him to use a powerful sword technique. Once I do that, my mission is complete. I am one of the Lingyin Four Tigers, a master of Talisman and Sword Dual Cultivation!’

"Senior, Anx Dao is too nervous." Zhang Yue’e could tell he was intimidated just by looking at his footwork.

For any Sword Cultivator, just having the courage to get on that stage after witnessing such a duel was a feat in itself.

Mingren didn’t speak. He could sense the danger, and Wang Meng’s unstoppable, domineering presence.

"Did you notice the change in Wang Meng?" Jia Shidao murmured.

"What change? That punk Li Tianyi finally got schooled. Damn, he was so arrogant all the time. I’m loving this!" Qiao Qian said.

"Wang Meng is getting more and more imposing. He defeated Li Tianyi. Anyone else would probably be crazy with joy, but he’s acting like it’s nothing special."

As Jia Shidao spoke, Qiao Qian finally noticed. In the center of the Dueling Platform, Wang Meng stood as still as a mountain, his eyes burning with a fiery battle lust. To him, Li Tianyi was just another opponent—a special one, perhaps, but not his last.

"Damn, you’re right. Now that you mention it... back when I fought him... Why is Anx Dao’s footwork so shaky...?"

It wasn’t just Mingren; even Qiao Qian could sense that something was wrong with Anx Dao. As one of the most outstanding Sword Cultivators among the Lingyin Four Tigers, Anx Dao was no pushover.

He was completely losing his composure.

It wasn’t that Anx Dao wanted to lose his composure. But with just a single glance from Wang Meng, he felt as if he were being stalked by a ferocious tiger. The hair on his arms stood on end, and a suffocating pressure washed over him, making it hard to even breathe.

It’s easy for an observer to be clear-headed. Those not in the thick of it could never understand the pressure involved. Li Tianyi had been able to handle it with ease only because his own Sword Power was strong enough to resist the influence.

But Anx Dao was not Li Tianyi. Gritting his teeth, he drew his sword and unleashed all his Elemental Power; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to withstand the suffocating feeling alone.

Twenty Layers of Elemental Power. So Anx Dao had also reached Twenty Layers. No wonder Mingren had sent him up. Lingyin Hall wasn’t like Immortal Origin Hall, whose members relied on Pills to brute-force their cultivation. Anx Dao’s caliber was definitely higher than Hann Li’s.

After unleashing his Elemental Power, the pressure did indeed lessen considerably, and Anx Dao’s mind cleared. All he had to do was wear Wang Meng down.

The battle began. Anx Dao’s first instinct was to use a Talisman to suppress his opponent, which was precisely what made Talisman and Sword Dual Cultivation so formidable.

Suddenly, Wang Meng’s eyes snapped open.

KILL~~~~~~~~

BOOM...

Anx Dao, who had been just about to attack, felt as if he had slammed head-on into a flying mountain. He spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward.

KILL~~~~~~~~~

With a violent shudder of his arms, Wang Meng let out another explosive roar at Anx Dao.

BOOM...

Anx Dao staggered back again. The sword in his right hand fell to the ground with a CLANG, his face deathly pale.

KILL~~~~~~~~

The third roar!

Anx Dao’s steps faltered. He gritted his teeth, trying to hold on, but his feet refused to obey his commands. His Elemental Power output descended into chaos...

THUD.

Anx Dao collapsed onto his back.

Lingyin Hall fell deathly silent, but it didn’t matter. The members of Thunderlight Hall—or to be more precise, all those who supported them—erupted into a frenzy.

Riding on the domineering momentum from his victory over Li Tianyi, Wang Meng’s presence and Spiritual Power had reached their absolute peak. Three simple roars had been enough to utterly crush Anx Dao.

It was reminiscent of the legendary might of the Thunder Ancestor Master’s roar.

Wear him down?

Zhang Xiaopang leaped to his feet. "A war of attrition? In your dreams!"

Song Zhong couldn’t help but give a wry smile. ’Sometimes missing out is a regret, but other times, it’s an absolute blessing.’

Not just anyone could withstand that kind of punishment.

The second match of the Sacrificial Battle: Wang Meng instantly defeated his opponent!

At this moment, no one could doubt their own eyes or thoughts. This was the stuff of legends, and they were about to witness the birth of one firsthand.

The third match: Lang Kun, a Body Cultivator.

He knew he had to curb Wang Meng’s ferocious momentum at all costs. ’The more aggressive he is,’ Lang Kun thought, ’the more it proves he’s in a hurry to end the fight. He only has Twenty Layers of Elemental Power. No matter how solid his foundation, his power isn’t infinite.’

Lang Kun walked to the center of the platform, Mixed Element Shield in hand. He immediately activated his Explosive Steel Body, showing no intention of attacking whatsoever. It was all about defense. When a Body Cultivator was determined to defend, what could one do? Even techniques felt helpless. If Wang Meng were to use a technique like the Nine Heavens Separation Fire Sword or another flying sword attack, it would play right into Lang Kun’s hands. He didn’t plan on winning, but he had to force Wang Meng to expend his Elemental Power.

At a time like this, in the face of Lingyin Hall’s honor, personal pride had to be abandoned.

Lang Kun was strong. He had Twenty-first Layer Elemental Power, a formidable defense, a calm and steady personality, and veteran experience that gave Wang Meng no openings whatsoever.

Wang Meng attempted several attacks, but none of them found their mark. ’I absolutely can’t use another draining Sword Technique before facing Mingren,’ he thought.

Lang Kun also sensed the rhythm of the battle and began to apply a pressuring defense, using defense as a form of offense. He wanted to force Wang Meng to increase his attack power. If he could bait Wang Meng into draining his Elemental Power, he would have the advantage.

Wang Meng saw his opponent’s intentions as clear as day. ’To deal with a turtle-like Body Cultivator,’ he thought, ’you have to make them take the initiative. A pressuring defense is one way to do that.’

Wang Meng let out an explosive shout and slashed out viciously with Broken Heaven Edge. Lang Kun poured all of his strength into his shield, bracing for the impact.

But Broken Heaven Edge produced no attack. It was a feint. Wang Meng’s figure blurred, and a giant ghostly hand shot out.

Netherworld Ghost Claw!

This was the same Magic the Blood Soul Hall Elder had used, but in Wang Meng’s hands, it felt completely different. It lacked the stench of blood and wasn’t nearly as sinister. Like a mighty, divine hand, it simply snatched away Lang Kun’s shield. Lang Kun had put everything into his defense and had no time to recover his strength before the shield was ripped from his grasp and landed in Wang Meng’s hands.

But Lang Kun wasn’t ready to give up. Even without his shield, he could still put up a fight with his Explosive Steel Body. It wouldn’t be so easy for Wang Meng to defeat him.

Suddenly, Wang Meng’s figure vanished. Lang Kun immediately moved to pursue. When it came to speed, a Body Cultivator feared no one.

He threw a punch at the oncoming Wang Meng, but his fist met only air. Lang Kun knew this was bad. Suddenly, a strike landed under his arm, and his vision went black.

A Vital Point!

If Li Tianyi had been there, he would have told him that against a Sword Cultivator with the Peeping Sword ability, a Body Cultivator’s Vital Points are nearly impossible to hide. At least for anyone below the Thirtieth Layer, they are completely exposed.

Although the Mixed Element Shield wasn’t a top-tier Magical Artifact, it wasn’t cheap junk either. Lang Kun had spent a considerable amount of Spirit Stones to acquire it during his travels. Combined with his own defensive skills, Wang Meng truly would have had no way to break through. Most critically, with the Mixed Element Shield, Lang Kun’s Vital Point was completely covered, leaving no opening at all.

The third match: a bloodless victory!

The members of Lingyin Hall felt an unprecedented sense of crisis. It was already time for the fourth match: Zhang Yue’e. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)