Chapter 8 (1/2)

Everyone was shaken to the core. They all knew how powerful Jin Mohao was, but for Jiang Xiaofan to easily counter him was out of their expectations.

“Let go of me!”

Jin Mohao lowly roared and struggled to break Jiang Xiaofan’s grip, but his efforts were to no avail. It was as if his two hands were trapped between iron bars. The pain was so great that his face was contorted.

*Bang*

At this time, Jiang Xiaofan made his move again. He kicked out his right leg and performed a roundhouse kick to Jin Mohao’s waist. His actions were smooth like the rolling clouds and flowing water. In an instant, the force of the impact shook Jin Mohao’s body, and his body was swept into the air. Blood trickled from his mouth.

“Brother Mohao, I was actually kidding. Although you went back on your words and used two hands, it was reasonable to act the way that you did. I won’t shame you for it, but why didn’t you dodge that one?” asked Jiang Xiaofan while wearing an expression of surprise.

Jin Mohao’s face paled. He wanted to chop the bastard into pieces. Jiang Xiaofan’s mockery was akin to slapping him in the face, searing with pain.

His eyes seemed to breathe fire towards Jiang Xiaofan. Ever since Jin Mohao had started cultivating, he had never experienced such an insult. His gaze then grew cold. Energy charged up inside him, and with a tremor like the sound of cracking thunder, he broke free from Jiang Xiaofan. He then quickly threw a heavy punch at his opponent.

Again, the unexpected happened. Faint golden light blanketed Jiang Xiaofan’s right hand. Jiang Xiaofan gently grabbed his fist, twirled him like a rag doll in midair, and slammed him to the ground.

*Bang*

Dust kicked up, and heavy quakes rocked the platform. The light from Jin Mohao’s body had completely dispersed. He cried in pain and coughed out several large mouthfuls of blood. His body convulsed.

All the onlookers were stunned. They never imagined that Jiang Xiaofan could be this vicious. He beat Jin Mohao, who was at the seventh heaven of Micro Realm, until he could not even retaliate. Not to mention, the fight was so clean and precise.

It wasn’t that Jin Mohao had no skills. On the contrary, he was very strong. Otherwise, there was no way that he could’ve taken down so many challengers and stood firm until now. It was simply because Jiang Xiaofan was just too nimble. He didn’t give Jin Mohao the time to demonstrate his cultivation techniques.

“You…. Damn you! I’ll fucking kill you!”

Repeatedly subdued and with a loss of face, Jin Mohao finally lost his temper. A surge of green light radiated from his body and a beautifully-designed short sword, as if made from fine jade, emerged. It was razor-sharp and emitted an aura of bloodlust. The entire martial arena was shrouded by the sword’s powerful qi. Green sparks flashed, causing physical pain to those who felt it.

“Qingyun Sword!”

Many people watching the incident unfold were in awe. They recognized the spirit weapon. It was the same sword that Zhu Youwei had used against Jiang Xiaofan. They hadn’t anticipated that it would now appear in the hands of Jin Mohao. This was clearly some devious plot. Someone wanted to exterminate Jiang Xiaofan.

*Hum*

The might of a spirit weapon was unimaginable, and it could greatly enhance the attack power of the user. Under such pressure, Jiang Xiaofan had no choice but to constantly dodge, afraid that he might be pierced by the sword’s qi. After all, this was no child’s play. Even though he was confident in the strength of his spiritual energy, he did not want to risk direct conflict with a spirit weapon.

Besides, Jin Mohao was much stronger than Zhu Youwei.

“Jiang, don’t you dare say that I’m trying to bully you with a spirit weapon. If anyone is to blame, it’s your fault for being supercilious. You messed with the wrong person!”

Jin Mohao icily smirked. Since it had come to this, everyone, not just Jin Mohao, thought that Jiang Xiaofan was finished. Jin Mohao was different than Zhu Youwei. With the cultivation of a seventh heaven Micro Realm, he was capable of maximizing the might of a spirit weapon.

“Looking at your face makes me want to stomp my foot on it,” replied Jiang Xiaofan with disdain. This time, he no longer suppressed his cultivation level. He released dense energy from his body, and dark green light veiled the arena, blinding everyone.

*Boom*

A gale of energy blasted across the platform. Jiang Xiaofan transformed into a streak of green lightning. His form looked strange. In an instant, he appeared behind Jin Mohao and sent him flying out with one punch. The distinct sound of bones breaking was loudly heard.

“You really think that trash like you is capable of bullying me?!”

Unhesitatingly and without any need for fancy moves, Jiang Xiaofan zipped towards him just when sparks flew and directed a simple but ferocious punch at Jin Mohao. While flying through midair, Jin Mohao agonizingly shrieked. His upper arm was twisted, and it was obvious that his bone was shattered.

The onlookers were completely flabbergasted. To them, this guy named Jiang Xiaofan was a beast cloaked in human skin. Not just anyone could withstand the power of a seventh heaven Micro Realm cultivator with a spirit weapon. However, Jin Mohao was easily beaten like a sack of flour and sent flying.