Stronger from Earth

Chapter 221 220: Killing with Praise

It's said that when the head fell, you could hear the wind, and Zhao Hao heard it, clearly. He also saw a fountain of blood shooting into the sky.

It was the glory of his strong physique after beheading. If it were an ordinary person, blood would splatter at most three feet, but he managed to spray over a hundred meters.

"Beautiful!" Wang Xuan showed a smile.

The methods he used in the all-out battle, whether the explosion of the Cyan Lotus or the close combat wielding the saber, showcased his formidable prowess; his saber technique and physique surpassed even the Peak of Divinity Transformation.

However, this strength did not impress Zhao Hao.

When Zhao Hao cut through the Ten Thousand Jins Thunder Dragon and got close to Wang Xuan, he thought that was Wang Xuan's entire strength, believing he had a chance to severely injure or even kill him.

Wang Xuan utilized all his Spiritual Power, transforming it into a Divine Thought Sword, formidable enough to rival the Peak of Dharma Body, and with one sword, he severed Zhao Hao's neck.

In just a few breaths, Wang Xuan employed numerous strategic maneuvers from military tactics, feigning weakness and catching the enemy off guard, ultimately beheading Zhao Hao.

As the dust settled, everyone immediately saw this scene and their hearts were filled with shock and fear. They couldn't believe that Wang Xuan, in the late-Sky Control Stage, had defeated Zhao Hao.

The fallen head belonged to Zhao Hao, the young prodigy of Celestial Sword Mountain, who had reached the Peak of Earth Immortal Realm at a young age.

"How is this possible!"

All the brothers behind Zhao Hao widened their eyes, instantly holding their breath, their hearts racing, watching this scene intently.

"That's Zhao Hao, the Zhao Hao who has few rivals in the Earth Immortal Realm!"

Zhao Hao's cultivation wasn't among the top three generations of disciples, but his talent and strength were undeniably admirable; few in the Earth Immortal Realm could defeat him!

Yet no matter how they doubted, Zhao Hao was the one beheaded by Wang Xuan of Immortal Martial Mountain, this young man of the Earth Immortal First Realm!

Chen Qingniu was extremely excited, his face flushed red, his fists clenched tightly, this scene thrilled him tremendously.

"Kill him! Kill him!" Chen Qingniu roared inwardly. He thought of nothing else, just wanted Zhao Hao dead!

"Kill him!" Wang Xuan's heart was consumed with murderous intent.

Even if punished, he was determined to kill the opponent! It was his obsession; unless Zhao Hao was killed, he couldn't ease the resentment in his heart.

Seeing his great enemy beheaded, Wang Xuan felt elated, but he didn't relax because even with his head chopped off, Zhao Hao wouldn't easily die.

With a thought, Zhao Hao's sword quivered, letting out a dragon's roar, immediately under Wang Xuan's control, swiftly spiraling towards the handsome head in midair.

To die by his own sword, this was Zhao Hao's lifelong disgrace.

The sword light flickered, a single strike to kill!

Zhao Hao felt intense pain, his soul hidden in the Sea of Consciousness, his sensation below the waist plummeted, such an injury was almost unbearable for him.

The strike from that Divine Thought Sword carried a mysterious force running through his flesh into the Sea of Consciousness, instantly injuring his soul.

The Primordial Spirit Sword Embryo damaging the soul, expelling the spirit, a talent even Wang Xuan hadn't realized.

With several soul fractures, Zhao Hao's head throbbed with pain. At this critical moment, with sword light flickering, his eyes nearly burst from their sockets; he smelt the scent of death.

"Sword, come!"

Zhao Hao shouted violently, a Sword Pill flew out from the Dantian in his lower body, as swift as the wind, instantly blocking the Treasure Sword.

A massive amount of Spiritual Power and Magical Power merged, instantly transforming into a gigantic Dharma Body, a hundred-meter tall giant reached out and unified Zhao Hao's upper body with his lower body.

But he knew this time, not only were his fleshly methods severely injured, his soul also suffered; even nurturing for half a year, it couldn't recover to its previous state.

Even worse, should he get injured again, his cultivation foundation would collapse, making it impossible to achieve immortality, and even becoming a True Immortal would be difficult.

Such immense loss, how could Zhao Hao not hate!

"I'll take your life!"

The giant roared forward, attempting to crush Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan's figure disappeared instantly, his entire body like a sharp sword, directly rushing into the sky, speed breaking thirty times the speed of sound, heading towards space.

As long as Zhao Hao followed, he could surely drag him to death!

"Ridiculous!"

A voice scolded loudly, then a giant hand sprawled like the sky, capturing the two in its grasp, casually slamming them onto the earth.

When Wang Xuan and Zhao Hao, with their Tendons and Bones aching, stood up from the ground, they already found themselves trapped in cages formed by light pillars.

The cages were transformed by Immortal Source, Wang Xuan knew he couldn't escape and sat helplessly on the ground.

"Why isn't Zhao Hao dead?" He was still displeased that Zhao Hao hadn't been killed.

He had already gone for the kill, not expecting Zhao Hao to be so formidable, with many backup plans, not easily defeated.

Two golden cages trapped Wang Xuan and Zhao Hao, the person who intervened unknown, perhaps annoyed by their explosive conflict.

Conflicts on the Mother Star were many, but fighting so openly and lethally under such scrutiny was truly detrimental.

"Zhao Hao, did your head grow back? Lucky you," Wang Xuan stroked the Ten Thousand Jins Thunder Dragon that had accompanied him for a long time, now broken into two, essentially useless.

While absorbing source power, he recited sutras to guide its spirit, giving this battle companion a dignified end.

After absorbing the source power, he stowed the broken blade.

In this battle, his losses were just this blade and over half of his Golden Core power, nothing more.

Compared to Zhao Hao, his losses were minuscule; Zhao Hao would need immense energy to recover.

The wound on Zhao Hao's neck had vanished, as if it had never been slit, but his physique's strength dropped, meridians damaged, along with soul scars.

This time, his losses were severe, and his hatred for Wang Xuan increased tenfold!

Chen Qingniu, Zhou Wu, and others expressed their concern to Wang Xuan, only relaxing after ensuring he was fine.

Zhao Hao's treatment was much worse; most inquiries were due to sect ties, with little genuine concern. His relationships were poor, always aloof, with no real friends aside from sycophants and those with vested interests.

Consuming Miracle Elixirs, Zhao Hao worked on healing. In such a cage, no external aid could be sent. He lacked the resources to fully recover.

A thousand onlookers gathered in front of the Gate of the World, all of them elites from various sects in the Hua District, not missing out on this spectacle.

Seeing Wang Xuan unscathed, Zhao Hao was furious. He suddenly spoke out loudly.

"Wang Xuan, your skills are impressive. You injured me, a peak Dharma Body, with your late-stage Sky Control cultivation. Extraordinary, truly extraordinary.

Such talent for cross-realm battles is rare on the Mother Star, isn't it? I imagine you have a great chance to achieve immortality, and with certainty."

"Flattery won't work, Zhao Hao. Are you trying to submit to me?" Wang Xuan responded coldly, wondering about Zhao Hao's true intentions.

Such praise implied he was an exceptional genius.

Moderate praise is commendation; excessive praise is a setup for a fall.

Sure enough, Zhao Hao spoke again.

"Wang Xuan, your strength is truly surprising. Remember our first meeting a year ago? You were only in the Meat Training Realm.

In a year, you've crossed the Body Refining Seventh Realm, Four Realms of Human Immortal, reaching the current Earth Immortal level.

We know you have great fortune and an exceptional talent for the Alchemy Dao. With pills and Celestial Fate Source, reaching Earth Immortal in a year or two is possible.

But only possible.

Pursuing speed usually compromises the foundation, yet it didn't with you.

Not only is your foundation intact, but you can fight opponents above your level, a late-stage Sky Control defeating a peak Dharma Body.

How very impressive!

Wang Xuan, your talent is truly formidable. Not even a Martial Immortal Reincarnation could compare!"

Zhao Hao's praises hid malice, so much that many noticed Wang Xuan's extraordinary nature.

Wang Xuan's rapid rise and formidable strength were suspicious without cause.

All eyes fell on Wang Xuan, filled with covetousness, greed, and doubt, stirring many to envy his mysterious fortune.

A mere year from an ordinary person to this level, unimaginable! Surely a secret lies within.

If Wang Xuan's fortune befell them, what then? A Celestial Immortal in ten years, a True Immortal in twenty?

Such profits would tempt many to risk it all, even facing complete annihilation.

Wang Xuan chuckled, disdain in his gaze: "Can you comprehend my cultivation talent? Your failure is due to your dull aptitude.

You don't understand a genius's world."

He appeared calm, but internally cursed Zhao Hao's words cut sharp as a blade.

From now on, many would covet him, cultivators on the Mother Star aside, Otherworldly powerhouses would see him as a thorn, eager to eliminate him.