Chapter 154
"Ha, you would have fit right in at Shenbing Peak."
"Too bad, once you entered Qunyu Peak, you were as good as dead."
Futu revealed a cruel smile.
He, who had mastered the Eight Apertures of Divine Observation.
Now, with the Blood Refinement of a Hundred Beasts perfected, he was about to transform into a Jiao Demon.
Li Mo, newly initiated into Divine Observation.
Even if he was stronger than the average practitioner at this level, how could he possibly be a match for Futu?
The swelling of his power made Futu's heart swell with arrogance as well.
The hammer was closing in.
With a defiant punch, he struck out, the Tiger-Leopard Thunderclap technique roaring with ferocity, a force that was overwhelming.
Bang—
The immense power contained within the Pankai Falling Star Hammer erupted at the moment of contact.
In that instant.
That arm shattered with a thunderous explosion, flesh and blood scattering across the sky.
"Something's not right!"
"That hammer just now was clearly not this heavy."
This was the first thought that crossed Futu's mind as he was sent flying.
Of course not.
That was just the one that belonged to his father.
It just so happened that the two hammers looked identical.
And now that Li Mo had reached the Divine Observation realm, although he hadn’t used the Seven Fixed Qi, his hammer technique had reached a transformative state, meaning that a normal swing of the hammer would incur no loss of strength whatsoever.
Only when struck would one realize whether the blow was forty or eighty—Zhou Shuren.
Bang bang bang—
The sound of shattering stone pillars echoed endlessly.
"Hmm? Didn't kill him?"
Li Mo frowned.
No wonder the elders had a chance to spare Futu's life from their master.
Those who practiced the Blood Refinement of a Hundred Beasts were like cockroaches, possessing an incredibly tenacious vitality; not even a single strike from a divine weapon could take them down.
This was not something a practitioner at the Divine Observation level could withstand.
"Pankai Falling Star Hammer."
Seeing Li Mo standing there with the short-handled hammer in hand, Futu's pupils widened in horror.
This divine weapon was actually in Li Mo's hands.
No wonder.
No wonder the Tian Shenfeng Cave had trembled inexplicably that day.
It was clear that the Pankai Falling Star Hammer had recognized its master!
What terrified him even more was that Li Mo could actually wield it!
"Run!"
The thought flashed through Futu's mind, and with a rip of his clothing, a pair of flesh wings suddenly sprouted from his back, propelling him skyward.
Before he left, he blew the bone whistle he had taken from Yin Huaxuan.
The White-Horned Eagle recognized the whistle, not the person, and upon receiving the attack command, it swooped down like lightning.
Its speed had reached the limit of a seventh-grade exotic beast, but in Li Mo's eyes, it still seemed incredibly slow.
With a slight movement, he let the eagle's claws graze past him.
With a flick of the Chixiao sword, a searing blade of light slashed out.
Rip—
The true essence born from the dual Xuan Dan of Yin and Yang was sharp enough to pierce the heavens.
With just one strike, it pierced through the White-Horned Eagle's wing, blood spraying into the air as it plummeted to the ground.
"Worthless!"
Futu gritted his teeth and cursed, filled with regret.
If he had known, he should have killed Yin Huaxuan right from the start instead of trying to help him escape.
When the Demon Cult came to hold him accountable, he would at least have his life, rather than facing the current situation.
Suddenly.
He heard a sound behind him like an explosion in the air, sending chills down his spine.
It was Li Mo, stepping on the void, using the Wind Shadow Step, hammer in hand, coming at him horizontally.
Futu wanted to resist, but at that moment, he felt like a fish thrown onto the shore, the air around him solidifying like iron.
Boom—
With one hammer strike, Futu's bones shattered, and he was driven into the ground.
The earth trembled, rippling like water, sending waves of disturbance outward.
"Better hold back the eighty."
Li Mo ceased the enhancement of his world power, using the Sun Wheel Sword Technique to unleash over ten scorching sword lights into the deep pit.
Rule number six of the Fighting King’s Code.
Take advantage of his illness to claim his life; never hold back when delivering the final blow.
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Chapter 159: The Second Ranking Announcement—Really Questioning Life
Li Mo was somewhat dazed.
Above the rockery, a hole had been opened up at some point, likely the work of his master.
Because of this.
As everyone knows, the moon in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths is particularly large.
The moonlight cascaded like a waterfall into the Wuhua Bulao Spring, causing the pool of clear water to shimmer with a dreamlike glow.
Well, what truly felt dreamlike was neither the moon nor the water.
Ying Bing, with her hair cascading down, soaked in the hot spring, her neck long and graceful.
The spring was still a bit hot, and having just opened her meridians, her icy skin was tinged with a layer of blush.
The bathrobe clung to her body, and in the shimmering water, she was vaguely visible, like a flower in the mist.
Li Mo remained silent.
Little Li was not good with words.
"You came back quite early."
Ying Bing lowered her gaze, wiping her arms with a towel.
Sometimes, people try to find something to occupy themselves, like when the teacher checks homework and you forgot to bring yours.
"Ahem."
Li Mo nodded, even though the steam was rising, he felt inexplicably parched:
"So, I chased a bird and ended up at Yin Huaxuan's place."
"Did you give him a few hammer strikes and kill him?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the only sound echoing in the rockery was the splashing of water.
What the hell am I saying?
Little Li's mind was racing.
"Your hammer is quite impressive," Ying Bing remarked.
"Thanks for the compliment," Li Mo replied.
"..." Ying Bing.
"..." Li Mo.
Feeling the atmosphere was a bit strange, Li Mo casually added, "I was exhausted earlier. I was hoping to come back and take a nice bath to relax."
"I see."
Ying Bing fell into a thoughtful silence.
She considered that the Wuhua Bulao Spring was originally cultivated by Li Mo; it was his possession.
So, it made sense that after experiencing a dangerous battle, he would want to soak in a bath.
"Want to join me?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Ying Bing felt a bit awkward.
She had never invited anyone to bathe with her before.
"Huh?"
Li Mo looked a bit confused.
He hadn’t expected that the usually serious Ying Bing would blurt out such a line after pondering for so long.
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah, if you mind that the water has been soaked by me, you can..."
"I don't mind!"
Li Mo's face was filled with determination.
Mind?
You better not let any random person see this water. Although the spring is everlasting, it can't withstand so many people wanting to drink from it.
"..."
Seeing how he was so adamant, Ying Bing turned her head to the side.
"I'm coming in now."
After changing into his bathrobe, Li Mo jumped into the pool with a splash.
The water rippled.
Ying Bing caught a glimpse of him; his bathrobe's tie was loose, revealing a bit too much skin.
Strange.
In the past, when they practiced dual cultivation together, they often lay side by side at night without feeling anything.
It's just a bath together.
She had never flinched when walking the path of immortality in the Guixu.
Well.
Just treat it casually.
"Ahh."
Li Mo let out a comfortable sigh, then became a bit curious.
The pool was large, but they were not far apart.
Yet, there was not a hint of coldness emanating from Ying Bing. Today was the day of the Taiyin Star, and last time she had turned the entire Qiushui Pavilion into a winter wonderland.
"Have you made progress again?"
"Yeah, I opened my meridians."
After this exchange, the Wuhua Bulao Spring fell silent once more.
Ying Bing focused her mind.
She seized every moment to observe the Taiyin, clearing her thoughts.
After all, the countdown was ticking away second by second.
Li Mo, seeing her in this state, didn’t want to disturb her and instead looked at the two rewards just received from the system.
[Congratulations, host, for successfully investing in 'Xu Zhiqing' and preventing her from getting hurt.]
[Investment feedback: Two strings of Soul-Purifying Bodhi Fruits.]
[Congratulations, host, for successfully investing in 'Miao Jinyin' and preventing her from getting hurt.]
[Investment feedback: A jar of Concentrating Lotus Tea.]
These two rare treasures were beneficial for the soul.
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Chapter 160: The Punishment Begins—A Soak in the Hot Spring for a Quarter of an Hour is the Healthiest
The water in the pool rippled, and mist rose.
In the not-so-large Wuhua Bulao Spring, the air fell into a moment of silence.
Little Li squatted in the pool, oblivious to the fruit that had plopped into the water.
Meanwhile, Ying Bing stared in shock at the ethereal panel before her.
[Second Place in the Eastern Wilderness Domain's Talents: Ying Bing.]
[First Place in the Eastern Wilderness Domain's Talents: Li Mo.]
She doubted whether this was a dream, and if she was still asleep.
This time, both of them were at the same level.
At the same time, she was far stronger than in her previous life.
She had the Blood Phoenix Essence.
She had various martial arts that could be brought to their peak.
She had even observed the Bronze Divine Tree and was in the process of condensing the Divine Form of the Great Dao.
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