Cultivating in Different Professions

Chapter 253: Chapter 165: Showing Might

"How did you do that?"

Qi Wuyong’s eyes widened. He stared at Su Mu amidst the flames and demanded in a low voice.

"You mean this?"

Su Mu waved his hand, and the flames, as if obedient, automatically parted around him and Wan Qing.

With just a single wave, a vacuum devoid of fire appeared around him.

Qi Wuyong’s eyes widened further, filled with disbelief.

The flames didn’t burn him because he controlled the Nine Dragon True Flame Array.

But this Taiping Captain... how was he immune?

"The Array Plate is on him! Kill him, and the Array will be dispelled."

Wan Qing said weakly, a look of joyful surprise on his face.

He already understood what was happening.

It was hard to believe, but only one possibility could explain this scene.

The Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique!

The Divine Phoenix Body, impervious to fire!

’To think that in such a short time, Su Mu has already mastered the Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique.’

A look of relief washed over Wan Qing’s face.

’But now isn’t the time to celebrate; we’re still in danger.’

That was why Wan Qing had quickly reminded Su Mu.

Before, he had desperately wanted Su Mu to flee. That was because he knew Su Mu was only in the Blood Transformation Realm. If the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow was rendered useless, Su Mu would be no match for Qi Wuyong.

But now, he felt a surge of confidence.

To be impervious to fire meant that Su Mu’s Divine Phoenix Body was, at the very least, at a high level of mastery.

That meant Su Mu was already a Martial Artist with great mastery of the Rebirth Realm.

They were both in the Rebirth Realm, but Su Mu was cultivating the Taiping Bureau’s Divine Phoenix Rebirth Technique—one of the strongest Rebirth Techniques in the world.

’Qi Wuyong might also be in the Rebirth Realm, but how could he possibly compare to Su Mu?’

Wan Qing felt like he was watching his own child finally come of age. These old bones of his could finally rest easy.

Watching Su Mu step forward, a smile couldn’t help but touch the corners of his lips.

"I don’t know why you’re not afraid of the fire."

Qi Wuyong’s eyes narrowed as he watched Su Mu. "But this is where it ends," he said coldly. "Inside my Nine Dragon True Flame Array, your Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow is useless."

Without the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow, you’re just a Taiping Captain, merely in the Blood Transformation Realm.

Since fire can’t burn you to death, I’ll just have to kill you with my own hands.

Just like I killed that Taiping Captain with the surname Huang!"

A vicious smile spread across his face.

Qi Wuyong might be known for relying on his wits, but that didn’t mean his martial skills were lacking.

To be ranked ninth on the fugitive list, you needed more than just a sharp mind.

Qi Wuyong’s skills were formidable in their own right.

Slaughtering a minor Taiping Captain would be as easy as flipping his hand.

’He had hidden inside the Nine Dragon True Flame Array moments ago only because he was wary of the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow, not because he was afraid of some lowly Taiping Captain!’

Qi Wuyong rolled his shoulders, and his joints emitted a series of soft CRACKLES.

Su Mu slung the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow back over his shoulder and drew the Thunder Shocking Saber.

"So, you’re the one who killed Master Huang?

In that case, you can die now."

Su Mu said slowly.

The moment the words left his mouth, his figure shot forward.

WHOOSH!

The powerful gust of his movement stirred the flames, which instantly formed a Fire Dragon that lunged forward.

Qi Wuyong snorted coldly. With a flick of his wrist, a Judge’s Pen appeared in his hand. With a SWISH, he tapped both of the Fire Dragon’s eyes.

CLANG!

Two crisp metallic clashes rang out, almost overlapping as one.

In a flash, Qi Wuyong’s Judge’s Pen had twice struck the edge of the Thunder Shocking Saber.

A surging force traveled up his arm, forcing Qi Wuyong to take an involuntary step back.

A look of horror appeared on his face.

"No, you’re not in the Blood Transformation Realm!"

Although he had blocked Su Mu’s strike, there wasn’t the slightest hint of joy on Qi Wuyong’s face.

’This level of power... It’s absolutely impossible for the Blood Transformation Realm!’

And moreover—

’Li Fire Realm!’

A brilliant crimson saber light reflected in Qi Wuyong’s pupils.

He frantically raised his Judge’s Pen.

BOOM!

His feet plowed into the ground as his body slid backward uncontrollably for several yards before he barely managed to stabilize himself.

Before he could even catch his breath, Su Mu had already leaped high into the air, bringing his saber down in a vertical slash.

With a massive crash, a blast of energy erupted outward.

With a THUD, Qi Wuyong dropped to one knee.

He held his hands high, using the Judge’s Pen to block the edge of the Thunder Shocking Saber, his face contorted in pain.

He could feel that his kneecap had been shattered.

"You—"

Qi Wuyong had just started to speak when he couldn’t stop himself from spitting out a mouthful of blood.

’This isn’t the Li Fire Realm!’

’It’s the Xun Wind Realm!’

’No, it’s the Xun Wind Realm and the Li Fire Realm!’

’This ridiculously young Taiping Captain... he’s actually mastered two Realms!’

"You... are too weak."

Su Mu said faintly, then kicked Qi Wuyong, sending him flying.

A furious rage appeared in Qi Wuyong’s eyes.

’What right do you have to call me weak?’

’I, Qi Wuyong, am at Rebirth Perfection! I may not have comprehended a Realm, but I have grasped two kinds of Force! I am absolutely not a weakling in the Rebirth Realm!’

’It’s not that I’m too weak, it’s that you’re a freak of nature!’

Qi Wuyong looked up to see Su Mu’s figure sticking to him like a shadow. In that instant, the anger in his eyes turned to terror.

"No—"

The scream cut off abruptly as Su Mu, holding the Thunder Shocking Saber, brushed past Qi Wuyong.

Qi Wuyong crashed to the ground. A clear red line appeared on his neck, which quickly spread as blood gushed forth.

Qi Wuyong futilely clutched at his neck. He struggled a few times, then fell still.

Su Mu appeared beside Qi Wuyong in a flash. He felt around on his chest and pulled out a small Command Flag.

"Master Wan!"

Su Mu flashed again, reappearing beside Wan Qing, who was struggling to resist the flames. He pressed the Command Flag into Wan Qing’s hand.

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