Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 279

Chapter 279: 279

This collision left Yang Cheng in an absolute advantage, as his attack suppressed Ling Xiao’s.

However, what was strange was that Yang Cheng was pushed back seven or eight steps by the rebounding force, while Ling Xiao, despite being hit, also retreated only seven or eight steps. His complexion momentarily paled, but in an instant, it returned to normal, as if he hadn’t been hurt at all.

Indeed, he wasn’t injured.

It wasn’t that Yang Cheng’s attack wasn’t powerful, but after passing through the layers of Thunder Shocking Life Killing, Demonization, and Heavenly Dragon Scale Armor, by the time it reached him, only the force of impact remained.

And to his robust body, such a trivial amount of force was of no concern.

Everyone thought that the most outstanding aspects of him, Ling Xiao, were his Body Movement Technique and attack, but what he was truly proud of was his defense and physical resilience.

"What’s going on? Ling Xiao clearly took a hit from Senior Brother Yang, yet he wasn’t injured?"

Li Anle couldn’t sit still any longer and exclaimed in shock.

"Isn’t it obvious? His defense is probably no worse than Jin Ming’s, and even in my view, it’s his defense that is his most exceptional feature!"

Liu Qiang became excited at this moment. He had thought that everything would be settled after this exchange, but unexpectedly, Ling Xiao gave him another surprise.

"That’s impossible. Could it be that he has cultivated a beginner Transcendent level defensive martial arts and even reached the Transcendental Realm? Otherwise, he couldn’t have withstood that move, the power of which both you and I are very clear on!"

"Nothing’s impossible with this kid; he’s a specialist in surprises. Who among you could have imagined he’d still be fighting Yang Cheng till now? Who could have anticipated that he could actually injure Yang Cheng? And who would have thought that he actually possesses no fewer than four Martial Souls? That’s something only those with a special physique could achieve."

Liu Qiang’s succession of questions left Li Anle and several other prospective Inner Sect Disciples supporting Yang Cheng completely speechless.

On the challenge platform, the battle was still ongoing.

Seeing that his first attack had been ineffective, Yang Cheng seized the momentum to launch a second attack.

It was still—

Storm Dragon Roar!

With the Transcendent Realm-level Wind and Cloud Art, he could execute this move several times in a row. Although it was very energy-consuming, he spared no effort in order to defeat Ling Xiao.

"The same technique won’t work on me twice!"

Ling Xiao sneered and once again stepped forward to meet the attack.

Divine Prison King Fist—Thunder Ghost King Annihilation!

Having already roughly understood the nature of Yang Cheng’s move, Ling Xiao adopted a different attack strategy.

Thunder Shocking Life Killing was more powerful.

However, Ghost King Extermination was easier to control and also contained a stronger impact on the soul.

Ling Xiao always believed that one should not necessarily use the most powerful technique but should choose according to the situation.

In the current situation, the slightly less powerful Ghost King Extermination was actually more suitable for his strategy.

This punch, while not as imposing as before, still produced a formidable Ghost King Phantom.

Moreover, Ling Xiao’s attack did not directly target the frontal approach, but instead, he aimed his punch at the weakest part of the opponent’s sword technique.

Not knowing previously made it impossible to defend, but now that he did, of course, he was going to take advantage of it.

Yang Cheng saw this and knew it was already impossible to change his move.

His attack was too strong to be controlled freely.

Fatal techniques were like this; Ling Xiao knew it all too well.

Boom!

Boom!

Ling Xiao’s punch landed solidly on the most vulnerable part of Yang Cheng’s sword technique. Though less powerful than the previous Thunder Shocking Life Killing, the effect was even more astonishing.

The previously awe-inspiring storm dragon was completely shattered.

Then Ling Xiao continued to press forward, not giving Yang Cheng a chance to think.

Yang Cheng struggled to respond, his longsword thrusting out continuously, but the power of his moves was diminishing each time, and he was clearly reaching the end of his tether.

Boom! Boom!

Thwap! Thwap!

Boom!

After several exchanges, Ling Xiao’s attacks were getting increasingly fierce. His True Essence could continuously replenish as the battle lengthened.

However, Yang Cheng could only see his True Essence diminish, and that too at an alarming rate.

The battle had been raging for a solid half an hour, and Yang Cheng’s True Essence consumption was simply too great.

One grew stronger.

The other grew weaker.

Anyone could see which way the wind was blowing.

Watching the two contenders tirelessly exchange blows on the stage, the surrounding Outer Disciples each had an indescribable feeling.

Obviously, if Yang Cheng didn’t have any more tricks up his sleeve, he would undoubtedly be defeated this time.

Ling Xiao completely upset the expectations, his terrifying combat strength utterly intimidated most of the Outer Sect Disciples.

After this battle, apart from the top ten of the Outer Sect, probably no one would dare to easily provoke him.

Even those within the top ten had to carefully consider the negative impact losing to him would cause.

"Senior Brother Yang won’t lose, he definitely won’t — Ling Xiao’s but at the pinnacle of the Eighth Layer Martial Vein; his True Essence can’t possibly be stronger and more robust than Senior Brother Yang’s! — Ouch!"

Li Anle truly didn’t want to believe the reality before him. He almost screamed himself hoarse, and the wound he had reopened caused him to cry out in pain.

"Weren’t there rumors that those ranked in the top ten all had hidden ace cards? It’s about time for Yang Cheng to show his, right?"

Liu Qiang suddenly spoke up.

"Yes! That’s right, all top ten ranked Outer Disciples possess Precious Treasure Artifacts, but so far, Senior Brother Yang has only been using his discarded Fine Treasure Sword."

A surge of hope suddenly gleamed in Li Anle’s eyes.

He possessed a Precious Treasure Spear; it was unreasonable to think Yang Cheng didn’t have treasures of similar caliber.

If he couldn’t best his enemy with strength, then winning with a Precious Treasure wasn’t out of the question — surely, it was far better than an embarrassing defeat.

"Yang Cheng should have two Precious Treasures, one of which is a weapon, and the other... is unclear."

Liu Qiang murmured, "If he were to bring out his Precious Treasure Artifact, then Ling Xiao might still lose, what a pity."

The older Outer Disciples knew this well, but they also felt uneasy at heart. For the revered tenth ranked member of the Outer Sect to rely on treasures for a victory... that would surely be a laughingstock if word got out.

"No good, this guy’s True Essence seems to be never-ending, stronger and mightier by the moment. If this keeps up, I’m bound to lose!"

On the challenge stage, Yang Cheng’s heart was filled with frustration.

"It looks like I have no choice but to use that thing."

He had pride to consider, which is why from the beginning he had no intention of using a stronger artifact to crush his opponent. However, Ling Xiao’s performance had been monstrously surprising, far beyond expectation.

Logically, a Martial Master at the pinnacle of the Eighth Layer Martial Veins should have exhausted their True Essence by now.

Even Martial Masters in the early or intermediate stages of the Ninth Layer would nearly have run dry of True Essence.

But this kid was sinisterly different!

Of course, he didn’t know that Ling Xiao’s total True Essence might already be no less than that of a fighter in the First Layer of Transcendent Realm.

Moreover, the Mountain and River Martial Soul had the special ability to Devour True Essence, constantly replenishing what was lost during battle.

If Ling Xiao’s True Essence was depleted, then his, Yang Cheng’s, should have run out even sooner.

Below the stage, Lan Yu’er’s beautiful eyes were glazed over.

She thought Ling Xiao’s medical talents were already astonishing, yet she had not anticipated his combat abilities would be even more monstrously exceptional.