Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 1239: Clash of Wills

Chapter 1239: Clash of Wills

Rafael’s punch crushed the weapon and slammed into Gaurav, sending him flying.

His body crashed into the ground, shattering the floor beneath him.

Propping himself up on his elbows, he coughed up a mouthful of blood—mixed with bits of torn flesh.

"Senior Gaurav!" Yash rushed over to support him.

Jaya approached him with a heavy expression.

He grabbed Gaurav’s arm and examined him.

After a moment, he let out a breath of relief.

"He’s lucky. No immediate danger to his life, but he needs proper rest. If not, his cultivation could be permanently crippled."

Hearing that his cultivation might be ruined, the surrounding disciples gasped in shock.

"Jaya, what was that move just now?" Yash asked with lingering fear.

Jaya’s eyes were filled with disbelief. "That was most likely a technique from a cultivation method, and a high-level one at that."

The moment Rafael threw his punch, Jaya had felt an overwhelming sense of threat.

If he had been the one taking it head-on, he wasn’t sure he’d have come out unscathed.

Cultivation techniques and mental cultivation methods were rare resources, especially the high-quality ones.

They were never easily shared.

Now, Jaya finally understood why their elders had sent them to test these people.

They truly were special.

Rafael himself hadn’t expected his Storm Breaker Fist to be this powerful—especially considering he had only been practicing the technique for less than three months.

Even he was shocked by his own strength.

Duan Yao and the others looked on, their eyes burning with jealousy.

How had this guy suddenly become so strong?

Many of them had watched Rafael’s battle against Han Li during the war with the aliens.

Back then, he had never used this move.

If he had already mastered it at the time, Han Li wouldn’t have stood a chance.

Their fight wouldn’t have dragged on for so long.

That meant only one thing—this technique had been taught to him by Ms. Amalia and Mr. Kenny.

They had heard rumors that Rafael had done some tasks for Ms. Amalia and Mr. Kenny while in the Erythar Star System, but they never expected him to gain such immense benefits.

"Ms. Amalia, next time there’s a task like this, you don’t have to worry about it—I’ll take care of it for you." Rafael declared, glancing at the others smugly.

Trying to steal his golden opportunity?

Not a chance.

The others kept straight faces, but deep down, they weren’t giving up.

He could act smug all he wanted, but there was always a way.

In the Pleiades Star System, no one was completely powerless, and no one was without allies.

Did he really think he could monopolize everything?

"The next round is yours," Amalia said, looking at Duan Yao.

Duan Yao immediately straightened his posture.

This was his moment to shine.

Since Rafael had won, there was no way he could afford to lose.

His cultivation level was a whole minor realm above Rafael’s.

On the opposite side, Jaya glanced at his companions.

They couldn’t afford to lose this match.

"I’ll take this one." Jaya stepped forward.

He had decided to enter the fight himself.

Duan Yao was the strongest among his group.

If anyone could take on Jaya, it had to be him.

"Jaya, be careful," Yash whispered.

Jaya stepped forward and stopped in front of Duan Yao.

"Please guide me well," Duan Yao said politely.

Jaya didn’t respond.

Without warning, he charged forward, a sword appearing in his hand.

As he slashed down, sharp gusts of wind followed his strike.

Using the enemy’s own tactics against them—just like Rafael earlier—he chose to take the initiative.

However, his opponent was not an inexperienced youth.

Duan Yao had been through countless battles to reach his current level of cultivation.

His experience far exceeded Jaya’s.

"How about this round?" Amalia asked Kenny Lin.

Shao Jin and the others immediately perked up their ears.

During Rafael’s battle, they had overheard Mr. Kenny’s commentary, and in the end, Rafael had indeed turned the tide and won.

Now, they were eager to hear what he would say about this fight.

Kenny Lin observed the battle for a few exchanges before commenting, "Stability is a good thing, but sometimes, it can be a weakness. His resolve isn’t strong enough."

"Mm, I was thinking the same," Amalia said with a slight smile.

The three of them pondered for a moment and quickly realized they were talking about Duan Yao.

Duan Yao’s performance was indeed steady—his moves were solid and well-practiced—but he lacked Jaya’s reckless determination.

Despite his eagerness to win, he didn’t exhibit the same level of aggression.

Still, they hadn’t outright stated whether Duan Yao would win or lose.

The spectators remained uncertain and continued watching.

Jaya soon realized that his opponent was a calm fighter.

If they kept going at this pace, they would only wear each other down, making it difficult to determine a victor.

That wasn’t the result he wanted.

He sought an overwhelming victory.

His sword strikes grew sharper, and the sword aura left thin wounds on Duan Yao’s body.

Blood trickled from the cuts, making the scene increasingly gruesome.

When Duan Yao noticed something was off, he wanted to counterattack.

However, Jaya’s attacks became increasingly relentless, as if he didn’t care about his own safety.

Their spiritual weapons clashed directly, forcing both of them backward.

In midair, Jaya forcefully steadied himself and charged forward once more.

Duan Yao had just regained his footing, but he didn’t want to win through a desperate struggle that left him battered and broken.

If he couldn’t avoid it—then he wouldn’t.

With a low growl, he unleashed all the spiritual energy in his body and charged straight ahead.

The clash was brutal.

Jaya’s sword pierced through Duan Yao’s body, but Jaya didn’t escape unscathed—he was sent flying by the impact.

He stumbled back several steps before finally steadying himself, his chest soaked in his own blood.

Both men coughed up mouthfuls of fresh blood.

"Jaya!" Yash’s face turned pale as he rushed over.

"A double knockout?!"

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