Pfft!
A crimson cut appeared on Feng Qing He's chest.
It wasn't deep.
But it wasn't shallow either.
For a moment, blood gushed out.
Feng Qing He's reaction was quick enough, immediately dodging backward.
Otherwise, that strike would definitely be a serious injury!
Tap, tap, tap!
The blood dripped, clear and melodious, silencing the surroundings.
"Did I see wrong? Was that fleshly Gang Qi?"
Someone gasped in astonishment.
When Feng Qing He seized the opening and closed in, everyone thought the outcome was already decided.
Who would have thought that the outer disciple still had a trump card, a powerful physical body, even having developed Gang Qi, directly blocking Feng Qing He's attack.
With a backhand, he slashed.
Injuring Feng Qing He.
"Amazing!"
Without a clear side to favor, the onlookers naturally hoped the battle would have more twists and turns.
Otherwise, if everything was predetermined, it would be too boring.
"I remember that one needs to cultivate at least a Xuan-rank mid-grade body refinement technique, and achieve mastery, before being able to develop fleshly Gang Qi, right?"
Someone said.
"Right, who would have thought that this mere outer disciple not only mastered a mid-grade sword technique at the pinnacle level, but also cultivated a mid-grade body refinement technique!"
"This is truly incredible!"
Everyone was shocked.
Human energy is limited, especially at lower realms, they simply can't cultivate too many martial arts.
One Xuan-rank mid-grade technique is already the limit, let alone two.
Unless they are someone with exceptional talent.
But how rare are such individuals?
"Humph, I told you it would blow your minds!"
Cheng Qing Man crossed her arms.
Jiang Hai and Lin Ru Feng were the same, their heads slightly raised, beaming with pride.
The three of them naturally knew Luo Mu's situation, Elder Lin had revealed some information when they were at the base.
However, back then, Mo Luo couldn't force out all of Luo Mu's strength.
So the three couldn't have a very direct feeling.
They couldn't accurately judge.
Now it seems, Junior Brother Luo's strength is definitely not inferior to Feng Qing He, they are at the same level!
Even if he can't win, he definitely won't lose!
"Not bad."
In the tavern, the Ninth Prince couldn't help but lightly clap, even nodding slightly.
An outer disciple actually mastered two Xuan-rank mid-grade martial arts, one at the pinnacle and one at mastery, truly unexpected.
"Yuan Family Head, this lad is even more outstanding than your son."
Wang Family Head immediately said.
Hearing this.
Yuan Family Head's mouth moved, but he couldn't speak.
This was a real, blatant gap, there was no way to refute it.
"I didn't expect that you have such a powerful physique!"
Feng Qing He glanced at the wound on his chest.
His eyes twitched, and a coldness appeared in his eyes.
How long had it been!
He almost forgot how long it had been since he had last been injured!
If it was an injury inflicted by someone of a higher realm, it would be fine. But the person in front of him was only at the True Aperture Realm 5th level.
"Your reaction is quite quick."
Luo Mu looked at the dripping blade, any other person would have been split in two.
But Feng Qing He was able to narrowly dodge it.
It can only be said that he is indeed a top contender on the Potential Dragon Ranking.
He is worthy of his reputation, not a bit of exaggeration.
"It seems I truly underestimated you. If we were at the same realm, I wouldn't be confident of victory. But now, the winner will still be me!"
Feng Qing He pressed a few points on his chest, forcefully stopping the bleeding and the death intent that seeped in.
His expression became serious.
After all, his cultivation was higher, his qi and blood were abundant, enough to support a protracted battle.
When the opponent's qi and blood are depleted.
That will be his opportunity!
This approach might not be honorable, but there is no other way at the moment.
"You are quite confident."
Luo Mu shook his head slightly, "Forget it, the testing is almost done, it's time to end this."
Finally encountering a strong opponent.
Luo Mu naturally wouldn't end things too quickly.
He needed to test some things, like the power of his sword technique, the limit of his Gang Qi, etc.
Mo Sha Mo Luo and the likes were too weak, not qualified for testing.
Only geniuses like Feng Qing He were qualified.
"Testing?"
Feng Qing He was stunned.
Then his expression turned dark.
The meaning of these words was, he was being treated as a... whetstone?!
"This lad is too arrogant, he dares to use Feng Qing He as a whetstone. Currently, Feng Qing He should still have the upper hand."
Hearing this, everyone present looked at each other.
Although Feng Qing He was injured, it was only because he was careless and didn't know that Luo Mu had such a powerful physique.
Now that he was serious, relying on his cultivation advantage, he could still win.
Even if he couldn't win, he would still end up in a draw.
"Then let me see what other tricks you have!"
Feng Qing He was enraged, turning into several afterimages as he charged towards Luo Mu.
His speed was extremely fast, difficult to capture.
Luo Mu took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.
When he opened his eyes.
Boom!
A domineering, unparalleled aura suddenly surged out of his body, engulfing the entire plaza!
For a moment, everyone felt as if they were burdened by a mountain.
Their shoulders suddenly sank, their steps became difficult, even their breathing became labored.
And Feng Qing He stopped instantly.
As if trapped in a swamp, he stopped in place.
"How... is this possible?!"
Feng Qing He was stunned, then his pupils constricted, revealing a deep disbelief, even horror!
As a disciple of a great sect, how could he not understand this terrifying aura, what it was!
"Sword Intent!"
"You actually awakened Sword Intent!"
Feng Qing He exclaimed.
His face turned pale.
This was the mysterious power that all martial artists dreamed of.
He had been cultivating for so long, he hadn't even touched the edge, let alone awaken it!
But the person in front of him, actually awakened Sword Intent!
For a moment, Feng Qing He was dumbfounded, his mind went blank!
Hiss!
In the tavern, the Ninth Prince instantly walked to the railing.
A hint of shock appeared in his pale golden eyes.
Sword Intent!
It was actually Sword Intent!
If it were a Spirit Sea Realm cultivator, he might be able to understand, because at that realm, their understanding of the martial path reaches a higher level.
For geniuses, awakening a great martial path intent isn't too difficult.
But to awaken it at the True Aperture Realm is truly too rare.
Even in some of the top academies, there are only a handful of such cases.
At first, he thought it was an inheritance from a previous generation, but upon closer inspection, there was no trace of a powerful bloodline.
He was completely an "ordinary person".
"I didn't expect that there would be such a monster in the Chang Le Seven Counties!"
A delighted smile appeared on the Ninth Prince's handsome face.
His hands unconsciously gripped the railing tighter.
"Sword Intent!"
After a short silence, the crowd erupted in an uproar.
One by one, they gasped in astonishment.
They couldn't believe their eyes.
Heaven knows what they saw!
It was actually the legendary Sword Intent!
The outer disciple named Luo Mu, actually possessed Sword Intent!
"My God, he's an outer disciple? He's practically an inner palace monster!"
Someone muttered.
In the eyes of the world, only inner palace monsters have the potential to awaken a great martial path intent.
"No, perhaps it should be called a monster among monsters!"
After all, the person in front of them was only at the True Aperture Realm 5th level, not even reached the Spirit Sea Realm!
It completely shattered their perception!
Cheng Qing Man and the other three were also completely dumbfounded.
They were speechless.
Sword Intent?
Are you kidding?
When did Junior Brother Luo awaken Sword Intent?
Wasn't his sword technique just perfected six days ago?
Xuan-rank martial arts are vast and profound, with deep meaning.
After reaching the pinnacle, continuously maintaining high-intensity practice can indeed help cultivators to comprehend a great martial path intent.
But it is only a little help.
The most important thing is the cultivator themselves.
"Junior Brother Luo... is he even human?"
Lin Ru Feng swallowed his saliva, speaking with difficulty.
Awakening Sword Intent in six days.
These words are so strange.
I know every single word, but when combined, they feel so unfamiliar.
"Compared to Junior Brother Luo, perhaps we should be the outer disciples."
Jiang Hai regained his senses, feeling a bit bitter.
Inner palace disciples are always proud, but at this moment, their pride was completely gone, not a trace remained.