Chapter 539: Chapter 490: Top Ten Geniuses_1

Xu Mu’s Lightning Spear flashed brilliantly in his hands, repeatedly striking the prohibition on the Yin-Yang Mirror, causing its light to dim and fall from the sky.

Thump!

Lin Qi Yue, who was spiritually intertwined with the Yin-Yang Mirror, couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood, her aura significantly weakened.

“Thank you for yielding, Sister Lin!” Xu Mu, holding his Lightning Spear, politely replied with a smile.

Lin Qi Yue reluctantly stashed away the Yin-Yang Mirror. Despite her unwillingness, she had no choice but to step down and admit defeat.

With this, Xu Mu advanced to the fifth round of the hundred year grand tournament in Qingyun Sect.

The impressive performance attracted a lot of attention. Spectators filled the surrounding area of the match, even including cultivators from outside sects.

This time, Xu Mu’s opponent was named Shang Luo, a True Disciple of the Qingyun Gate known as a prodigy with a widespread reputation. He cultivated a series of wood-elemental sword techniques, and his strength was no weaker than Lin Qi Yue, if not stronger.

Xu Mu knew he must give his all this time. Apart from using the Lightning Spear that the Grand Elder bestowed onto him, he also wore the Purple Cloud Armor and the Flying Cloud Boots.

As for his Lifebound treasure, the Wing of Kun Peng, he didn’t reveal it.

Stepping onto the arena with utmost politeness, Shang Luo said, “Brother Xu, you are a rare genius that appears once in a thousand years. It’s my privilege to be able to spar with you.”

“Brother Shang, you flatter me. I’ve merely been a little lucky,” Xu Mu modestly replied.

The referee then officially announced the start of the match.

The two of them stood face-to-face, staring intently at each other.

In Shang Luo’s hand was a green longsword. With a cold glint and swift execution, his Sword Qi crisscrossed through the void, leaving a trail of green energy.

In Xu Mu’s hand was the Lightning Spear, its flashing lights dazzling the spectators. Series of swift strikes released a white spear Qi into the void as well.

Both their attacks were brilliant, embodying universal truths in their techniques.

The audience below began to discuss among themselves.

“This fight is really exciting. It’s a rare spectacle to see a duel between two geniuses.”

“Shang Luo’s wood-elemental sword Qi is slightly superior, Xu Mu’s spear technique is strong too, but it is a notch below Shang Luo’s.”

Xu Mu sneered inwardly. Shang Luo was indeed very strong, his sword technique was several times superior to that of Lin Qi Yue.

However, Xu Mu wasn’t afraid. He cultivated the Divine Skills of the Kun Peng clan, which were known for their speed and attacking power.

The match continued.

Both figures moved ferociously in the void. Sparks erupted as their sword qi and spear qi clashed.

The audience gasped in shock as Xu Mu moved like lightning, the spear in his hand jabbing out repeatedly, each attack accompanied by a terrifying energy.

Shalgo bore it all calmly, hacking out with his longsword and each of his strokes carried a brilliant green sword Qi.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Their assaults created terrifying energy fluctuations, causing the void to shatter and the entire Martial Arts Field to tremble.

The battle had reached its climax.

With a wave of Shang Luo’s longsword, countless blades of sword qi converged into a massive green dragon, charging towards Xu Mu with a roaring momentum.

With a flick of his spear, Xu Mu’s spear qi coalesced into a massive white dragon, charging forth to meet the green dragon.

The two attacks collided in mid-air, resulting in a terrifying explosion of energy that shook the entire Martial Arts Field.

All the spectators rose to their feet to watch the thrilling battle unfold.

“Xu Mu’s attack is so powerful, it can actually withstand Shang Luo’s attack.”

“Yeah, this fight is bound to be the most exciting match of this tournament.”

After the collision of energy, both figures weaved through the void, once again launching attacks at each other.

Shang Luo’s longsword drawn trails of sword qi in the void, each stroke carrying a terrifying wave of energy.

With each stroke of his spear, Xu Mu also created a barrage of spear qi, each stroke clashing with Shang Luo’s sword qi.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Their attacks continuously bombarded in the void, setting off a terrifying wave of energy.

All the spectator’s eyes were dazzled by the intense fight.

The battle continued, with Xu Mu suddenly launching a barrage of spear qi, blocking Shang Luo’s attack. Then, with a wave of his spear, a huge spear qi shot towards Shang Luo.

Shang Luo flicked his longsword, shattering the spear qi. In return, he sent out a series of sword qi towards Xu Mu.

The two once again engaged in an intense battle.

Shang Luo initially dominated the fight with his superior prowess and transcendent swordsmanship; however, as time passed, he began to sense something wrong.

Although Xu Mu had been on the back foot throughout the match, there seemed to be an inexhaustible supply of spiritual power within him. After fighting for so long, he showed no signs of exhaustion.

He recalled Xu Mu’s previous fights and realized Xu Mu must have some technique that allowed him to rapidly restore his spiritual power. Otherwise, it would be impossible to compensate for the gap between a mid-stage and late-stage Divinity Transformation practitioner.

“Quick battle, quick resolution.” Shang Luo thought to himself.

The next moment, he exerted all his expertise, releasing his Lifebound Wood-elemental Flying Swords, enveloping the entire arena.

“Junior Brother, if you can block this attack, I will admit defeat! Do you dare to block?” Shang Luo loudly declared.

“Senior Brother, regardless of whether I can block, it will depend on the situation.”

Xu Mu did not naively agree.

Even though he possessed a strong physical body, he would likely suffer heavy injuries if he tried to take it head-on. Only a fool would attempt to withstand such an attack.

In the blink of an eye, Shang Luo activated his Lifebound Flying Swords, and the thirty-six swords on the platform simultaneously slashed at Xu Mu.

This strike was overwhelming, the terrible sword qi interlocking and crisscrossing, as if it was going to slice through reality itself.

Xu Mu’s face was solemn. Holding his spear, he channeled his spiritual power frenziedly into the Lightning Spear, and with a few continuous strikes, shattered the flying swords.