Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Is your wager high enough? I currently have four Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines, plus an Earth Fire Medicine King Order. You should know what that’s worth, right?”

Yang Xiao put on a skeptical expression.

But his gaze was somewhat evasive, making him appear to lack confidence.

After he finished, he added, ”I, Yang Xiao, am a man of my word. As long as the wager is sufficient and it’s from a peer, I will accept any challenge.”

”As long as your wager is high enough.”

His repeated mentions of the wager only made Yang Xiao seem more uncertain.

Yang Su instantly smiled. ”I don’t have an Earth Fire Medicine King Order, but I can use five Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines as a substitute. That is to say, I will now put up nine Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines for our bet. What do you say?”

”Nine? No way. At least twelve.”

Yang Xiao’s expression changed as he refused.

”Twelve?”

Yang Su glanced at him, now even more convinced he was bluffing.

Still, he was truly reluctant to part with twelve Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines.

But the challenge had already been issued. If it fell through because of the wager, not only would he fail to earn this merit and restore the Sect’s honor, but he would likely become a laughingstock.

After a moment of thought, he touched the Sacred Celestial Blade on his back and made up his mind. ”Fine, you’re on! Here are twelve Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines. See for yourself!”

As he spoke, he actually took out twelve Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines.

Seeing these Spirit Medicines, ten of which were the exact Fire Attribute ones he wanted, Yang Xiao was inwardly blooming with joy.

’These True Disciples from Medicine King Valley are so generous and gullible. The haul from this one duel will probably be greater than what I’d get from half a year in the Celestial Cloud Mountain Range, and with none of the risk. This is awesome.’

Though Yang Xiao was ecstatic on the inside, his face was a picture of misery.

Seeing this, Yang Su, who had been feeling a little uneasy, instantly put his worries to rest.

He spoke with direct arrogance, ”Surely Junior Brother Yang isn’t thinking of backing out?”

”Back out? How could I? I, Yang Xiao, am a man of my word, why would I back out? Since you’re so intent on having a match with me, then let’s have one! Senior Brothers, please bear witness for us!”

Yang Xiao acted as if he had been provoked.

He shouted loudly.

When Qin Rufeng and the others saw this, their contempt for him grew.

He might have had a fortuitous encounter and gained a huge advantage.

But his temperament was still sorely lacking.

He was no cause for concern.

However, they could never have imagined just how delighted Yang Xiao truly was.

He had revealed his Qilin True Body for the sole purpose of making them think they had already seen his true capabilities.

That way, he could squeeze a few more Spirit Medicines out of them.

’Twelve Eighth-Level Upper Grade Spirit Medicines... tsk, tsk. With these, I can refine another Peak Ninth Grade Fire Element Pill.’

Yang Xiao was thrilled, but his expression remained grim.

He gave Yang Su a casual fist-cup gesture and said irritably, ”Senior Brother Yang Su, after you.”

”Very well. Junior Brother, observe. This blade is the Sacred Celestial Blade, left behind by the Celestial Blade Ancestor. I cultivate the Bright Moon Saber Technique, one of the three great Ultimate Skills of Medicine King Valley. I am undeserving of the flattering title ’Bright Moon Celestial Blade’ that everyone has given me. In truth, my Bright Moon Saber Technique is still far from perfect—I have merely scratched the surface. I ask for your guidance, Junior Brother!”

Yang Su’s words sounded very sincere.

But the expression on his face was pure arrogance.

Moreover, his eyes were filled with self-satisfaction. Where was there the slightest hint of someone asking for guidance?

Besides, the Bright Moon Saber Technique was an Ultimate Skill of Medicine King Valley. What guidance could an outsider like Yang Xiao possibly offer?

It was nothing more than empty pleasantries.

But to Yang Su’s dismay, Yang Xiao actually nodded.

He even said, ”Then please demonstrate it, Senior Brother, so that I may offer you a pointer or two!”

This instantly infuriated Yang Su.

’Demonstrate your head! Do I look like some street performer showing off with a big sword? A pointer or two... you’re just a little punk at the Innate Realm who’s never even learned any Saint Grade Martial Arts, and you think you can give me pointers? That’s hilarious!’

Of course, to maintain his decorum, Yang Su could only curse inwardly.

No matter how ugly his expression became, he had to observe the proper courtesies.

He had to avoid letting outsiders think he lacked grace.

Cupping his fists, Yang Su resolved not to speak further. With a flick of his hand, the Sacred Celestial Blade on his back flew out with a ZING and landed in his grasp.

Had an ordinary person witnessed this, they would have been overcome with envy.

But to Yang Xiao, it was a paltry trick, nothing special at all.

He could tell at a glance that this was an ability of the Sacred Artifact itself, not a display of Yang Su’s personal strength.

Naturally, he was not surprised.

And Yang Su, who was arrogant and loved to show off, saw Yang Xiao’s completely unruffled expression. Anger flared in his heart once more, and a flush crept up his face.

’This country bumpkin must not have even realized what happened. Hmph, that has to be it. In a moment, I’ll give him a taste of the Bright Moon Celestial Blade’s might!’

With a mere thought, Yang Su raised his hand, pointing the long blade directly at his opponent. Gang Qi surged from his body, and his entire person seemed to merge with the Celestial Blade.

Man and Sword as One.

In this state of Man and Sword as One, Yang Su felt neither joy nor sorrow. His mind was perfectly tranquil, and all that radiated from him was a piercing Sword Qi and a tyrannical aura capable of slaying all before it.

This caused Yang Xiao to nod slightly.

He felt that although this fellow’s temperament was nothing to write home about, his attainments in the Dao of the blade were somewhat respectable.

Even if it mostly relied on the might of the Sacred Artifact.

But in the Celestial Cloud Region, he could still be considered a powerhouse in his own right.

He wasn’t much weaker than Xuan Tianzhan.

No wonder he could become the second True Disciple of Medicine King Valley.

”Bright Moon Hangs High, Annihilating All Creation!”

Just as Yang Xiao was inwardly making his assessment, Yang Su struck.

His entire body soared into the air like a slowly rising moon, and then, the sacred long blade in his hand shot forth.

It radiated a fearsome killing intent.

This was precisely the Annihilation of All Creation technique from the Bright Moon Saber Technique.

Executing it in concert with the ’Bright Moon Hangs High’ stance, Yang Su was instantly placed in an invincible position. Controlling the blade with his Gang Qi and Heart Spirit, he felt that even if Yang Xiao’s Physical Strength was on par with a Fifth or Sixth Layer Martial Grandmaster, what could he possibly do?

He was no match for him.

Yet, just as the long blade tore through the air and locked onto Yang Xiao...

...the unexpected happened.

Yang Xiao simply took a light step forward and evaded the killing blow.

What Yang Su found even more unbelievable was that after taking that step, Yang Xiao raised his hand and chopped.

He chopped at the empty air.

And with that, he directly severed the connection between Yang Su and his sacred long blade.

Immediately after, he threw a punch.

Yang Xiao shot through the air.

A vicious punch smashed into his face.

The speed was incredible.

Yang Su didn’t even have time to react.

He was defeated.

It was over.

Yang Xiao even added lightly, ”Senior Brother Yang, your Bright Moon Saber Technique is indeed unrefined. The connection between your Gang Qi and the sacred long blade isn’t tight enough—I severed it with just a casual hand chop. Besides, are you too reliant on your blade? You couldn’t even dodge a casual punch from me?”

”Indeed unrefined... couldn’t even dodge a casual punch?”

At these words, Yang Su’s face instantly flushed crimson.

With his arrogant disposition, he didn’t even bother to retrieve his sacred long blade.

He covered his face and fled.

He couldn’t bear to stay here a moment longer.

It was too humiliating.