Free Web NovelChapter 583: Chapter 399: Bloodthirsty Butcher, Demon Blood Ape God! (Double-Length) (Part 2)
"Is it true?!"
He stared at Song Changming in disbelief, momentarily dazed.
Once he regained his senses, Song Changming’s long blade was already resting on his shoulder, just an inch or two from his neck.
The scorching Sword Qi burned his skin, causing sharp pain.
No one expected that the duel would end so soon after it began.
From start to finish, Liao Junmao only made one move, and not only lost his weapon, but also the match itself.
Even the official was momentarily stunned before hurriedly declaring the result.
"This round, 41st Army, Song Changming wins!"
"Thank you for letting me win." Song Changming retracted his long blade, and the scorching Sword Qi dissipated with it.
"It seems the rumors are true..."
Outside the arena, the other Little Flag Masters standing on Stone Peak had only this thought left in their minds.
To defeat someone of Liao Junmao’s caliber instantly clearly demonstrated that his strength far surpassed Liao Junmao’s, making such a feat possible.
They had to admit that Song Changming’s strength was truly formidable.
There was even a sense of dimensional reduction attack just now.
After that strike, no one dared to underestimate Song Changming.
"As expected of Flag Master Song, hearing about it is not the same as witnessing it; I concede wholeheartedly." Liao Junmao touched the fresh blood on his shoulder and neck and said in a deep voice.
If Song Changming had not held back just now, he might have been beheaded.
Fortunately, this was not a life-and-death struggle but an internal match within the Military Department, which allowed him to survive.
Song Changming said nothing more and directly retreated.
Thus, the first round concluded, with half the participants eliminated, and the remaining ones would compete again.
"Changming, it’s now your turn against me! Today, I must let you witness my Divine Thunder."
Facing the formidable Song Changming, Xu Yuan, instead of feeling intimidated, was more eager to challenge Song Changming.
"If we do meet, I’ll give you more chances to make moves so you can fully unleash your Anomalous Thunder," Song Changming casually remarked.
Xu Yuan was dissatisfied and was about to retort, but the official directly called his name.
"Second round, first match, Fifth Army Xu Yuan against First Army Tang Le Mountain."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan fell silent.
"You have to win this match before you can face me," Song Changming said slowly.
"Wait and see," Xu Yuan muttered as he ascended into the air.
On the other side, Tang Le Mountain was already waiting for him in the air.
"Please."
The two didn’t interact much before, so there was no idle chatter; they went straight into combat.
The sky was first pierced by a dazzling sword light and then covered by an expanse of pure white lightning.
The noise and momentum drowned out all surrounding sounds.
"Brother Xu’s Divine Thunder is truly terrifying; even with Nine Martial Veins, it’s hard to withstand this Thunder Power..." Yang Zhen exclaimed.
"Indeed, it’s much stronger than before," Song Changming also had to acknowledge the Thunder Power within the opponent, which indeed had the potential to fight opponents of higher levels.
The Golden Thunder he possessed couldn’t compare to it.
On the edge of the valley, the Talisman Master who had been sitting with closed eyes opened his eyes to watch the overwhelming thunder.
"To possess such an extraordinary Thunder Seed, this young man truly has great fortune."
The accompanying officials exchanged glances, all looking quite surprised.
This Talisman Master, invited from the Prince’s Mansion, always had high standards and had never praised anyone so highly before.
"Elder Qian, while there are few with Mysterious Fire and Anomalous Thunder, they are not nonexistent; whether he can reach the Grandmaster Realm depends on his cultivation talent..." An official said bravely.
In his opinion, cultivation talent was more important; although these superpower users had advantages, they merely had more means of fighting, which was an embellishment.
The truly fortunate ones are those who can achieve the Grandmaster Realm.
"You know nothing," Elder Qian said sternly.
"Even superpowers have different ranks and levels, and the Anomalous Thunder this young man possesses is one of the higher-level powers. If developed adequately, he might even surpass the Grandmaster Realm, and the small Cui Bai Dao might not be able to contain him in the future!"
The official didn’t expect the Talisman Master to give Xu Yuan such a high evaluation, suggesting his potential surpassed the Martial Arts Grandmaster!
For a moment, the official didn’t dare to argue further, fearing the old man might be displeased.
Of course, he still harbored some disbelief in his heart.
And in the field, after an intense exchange exceeding a hundred rounds, Xu Yuan was ultimately defeated, and Tang Le Mountain won, seemingly confirming his belief that cultivation level is what decides everything!
The official glanced at the old man sitting cross-legged.
The old man had closed his eyes again, seemingly indifferent to the match’s outcome and showing no interest in debating with him.
In the field, Xu Yuan bore several not insignificant sword wounds, continuously bleeding, looking severely injured.
However, this time, the official acting as referee did not blame Tang Le Mountain.
Because the battle was neither one-sided and the intensity exceeded any previous match.
For both Tang Le Mountain and Xu Yuan, getting injured was likely necessary for determining the match’s outcome.
As long as it was not severe enough to damage the foundation, the official would not intervene.
On the other side, Tang Le Mountain’s broken armor revealed scorched skin where the Thunder had burnt him.
He was panting heavily; although his injuries were not severe, the exertion was immense.
Xu Yuan gave Tang Le Mountain a deep look before silently leaving the field.
"I lost, but next time I’ll make it right!" Xu Yuan said through gritted teeth as he returned to Stone Peak.
"As it should be," Song Changming nodded, seeing Xu Yuan was not discouraged, so he didn’t say much else.
The second match of the second round ended with Zhao Jingzhuo, who had Nine Martial Veins cultivation, winning.
Afterward.
"41st Army Song Changming versus 3rd Army Yu Rui."
Yu Rui, who had been squatting on Stone Peak, stood up upon hearing his name, his slightly yellow eyes scanning the crowd, finally resting on Song Changming, glimmering faintly, glittering in the dim environment of Black Brilliance.
He leaped high without using Gang Qi, easily reaching mid-air, his arms naturally hanging down, almost reaching his knees, wielding no weapon.
His fighting style required no extra weaponry.
Song Changming stepped into the field, observing his opponent up close.
"Your physique is well-tempered; do you also possess Demon Race bloodline?" Yu Rui suddenly asked.
"No," Song Changming denied.
His robust physique was related to the Demon Race, but unrelated to their bloodline.
He had strengthened himself through the Witch Refining Technique, refining Demon Blood.
"Hmm," Yu Rui lost further interest upon hearing that it was not the case.
"Please."
"Please."
Once the words left their mouths, Yu Rui moved, stepping forward with sonic booms, charging straight toward Song Changming.
The distance between the two closed in an instant, reduced to nothing.
Yu Rui’s five fingers curled, his broad palm gathering a storm of Gang Qi, rushing forth.
If this palm were to land on the head, the consequences would be dire.
The last Little Flag Master to face this Ape God experienced this firsthand.
Song Changming would not passively take a hit; raising his left arm, he directly blocked the attack.
The fierce Gang Qi fiercely disturbed, attempting to swallow the person before it.
However, the seemingly powerful Gang Qi and Palm Force, to Song Changming, was like a strong wind passing through, causing no more than a ruffle of hair.
Song Changming considered, retracting the blade in his right hand.
The opponent was unarmed; he was truly at a disadvantage wielding a blade, fearing he might inadvertently break a limb.
In such a case, the military’s official would not stand idle, as breaking limbs is more severe than regular combat injuries, damaging one’s foundation.
Even if unintentional, it was quite severe.
After sheathing the blade, Song Changming clenched his right fist, suddenly counterattacking.
Meanwhile, Yu Rui swiftly kicked out, hitting Song Changming’s right fist perfectly.
The next moment, Yu Rui’s whole body trembled, but Song Changming’s Fist Momentum did not wane, crashing down.
Yu Rui was struck, sent flying, smashing through three Stone Peaks before crashing into the rocky ground of the canyon below.
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