Urban Martial Saint

Liu Mubai staggered back a few steps before steadying himself, showing just how powerful Du Tianying’s strike was. After landing, it seemed Liu Mubai’s leg was slightly lame, appearing injured.

Seeing this, Du Tianying let a cold smile slip across his lips and said coldly, ”A frog at the bottom of the well; with this little skill, you want to challenge a peak master? How laughable!”

”The victor is not yet decided; you’re celebrating too early!” Liu Mubai retorted coldly, ”Come again!”

”Seeking death!” Du Tianying shouted angrily and charged again, engaging Liu Mubai in battle.

It was clear that Liu Mubai’s strength was nowhere near Du Tianying’s. However, Liu Mubai was extremely quick in reaction and had a flexible mind. His moves were always unexpected, so he managed to fight Du Tianying for ten minutes without a clear winner.

These ten minutes were frustrating for Du Tianying. A peak master like him couldn’t achieve a one-hit kill against a top-level opponent, and having fought without a conclusion for so long would ruin his reputation if word got out. So after such a prolonged battle, Du Tianying was truly furious, his attacks became more fierce, each move more vicious, seemingly intent on completely killing Liu Mubai.

Under such an onslaught from Du Tianying, Liu Mubai naturally struggled to resist, gradually falling into a disadvantage.

Ye Qing watched anxiously, wanting to intervene several times. However, he understood that doing so would embarrass Liu Mubai, and none of those present would be satisfied.

Looking at Fu Qingping, he remained composed, seemingly unworried. Ye Qing refrained from stopping due to Fu Qingping’s calmness. Yet, he couldn’t understand why Fu Qingping had such confidence in Liu Mubai. How could Liu Mubai, a top-level master, challenge a peak master?

The fierce battle continued for another two minutes. Liu Mubai was utterly cornered by Du Tianying, with no way out. Under these circumstances, Liu Mubai either had to concede or face defeat by Du Tianying. Given the severity of Du Tianying’s attacks, if defeated, Liu Mubai would be seriously injured if not killed, posing an extremely perilous situation.

However, Liu Mubai showed no sign of conceding and continued resisting tenaciously. The two fought in the corner for half a minute; suddenly, Du Tianying coldly shouted, ”Die!”

As he spoke, Du Tianying’s hands bypassed Liu Mubai’s arms and reached for Liu Mubai’s chest and abdomen. With the power of Du Tianying’s Eagle Claw Technique, and with the vital organs situated there, wouldn’t grabbing them mean even the internal organs would be ruptured?

At this point, Du Tianying had no way to defend, and he had no room to dodge or retreat, clearly facing certain death.

Ye Qing was deeply anxious, too late even to call to stop, and could only watch as Du Tianying’s hands grasped Liu Mubai’s chest and abdomen. This changed Ye Qing’s expression; such an attack meant Liu Mubai would surely lose his life.

Yet just as Du Tianying’s hands grasped Liu Mubai’s chest and abdomen, Liu Mubai’s hands also caught Du Tianying’s arms. While everyone thought Liu Mubai was doomed, an astounding scene unfolded: Liu Mubai suddenly opened his eyes wide and let out a loud roar at Du Tianying, ”Roar!”

That roar was similar to the one that defeated Du Tianqi earlier, just much louder and stronger this time. Most evidently, even Du Tianying, a peak master, was briefly dazed by Liu Mubai’s roar.

Taking advantage of this, Liu Mubai sprang forward, grabbed Du Tianying by the neck, lifted him entirely off the ground, and forcefully slammed him to the ground.

This scene left everyone stunned. Earlier, when Du Tianying had gripped Liu Mubai, everyone thought Liu Mubai was destined to die. Who would have expected such a turn of events? Liu Mubai not only survived but also retaliated, dazing Du Tianying with a roar and then slamming him into the ground.

Liu Mubai’s strength was insufficient; although Du Tianying was disoriented from the fall, he wasn’t dead. He staggered up, glaring at Liu Mubai and tremblingly asked, ”What...what martial arts have you practiced? Why couldn’t I...injure you?”

Only then did everyone see that Liu Mubai’s clothes were torn, but he bore no visible injuries. Du Tianying’s Eagle Claw Technique, capable of shattering stones, left not a single mark on Liu Mubai.

In fact, Liu Mubai was injured, though not seriously. He took a few deep breaths, subdued the surging blood, and said slowly, ”The martial arts I practice are much like General Helian’s Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield; they are all body cultivation martial arts!”

Liu Mubai practiced the Indestructible Demon Body, which was actually stronger than the Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield. However, he certainly wouldn’t mention the Indestructible Demon Body by name, as that would be too revealing.

However, there are quite a few martial arts that focus on physical cultivation in the world. Hearing Liu Mubai say this, everyone felt relieved. Liu Mubai’s body should be very robust, which is why he could withstand Du Tianying’s double claws and still counterattack.

This plot reversal made Ye Qing the most excited; he finally understood why Fu Qingping was so calm, because Fu Qingping had already known Liu Mubai was bound to win.

”However, this at most allows you to escape with your life from a top-level master, not necessarily defeat one!” At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the crowd.

”Right, with your strength, can you kill a top-level master?”

”Earlier, your strike against Brother Du was already considered a sneak attack, but it did not inflict much damage. Based on what can you kill a top-level master?”

The crowd started to clamor, although Liu Mubai’s strength was shockingly strong, people still thought Liu Mubai did not have the ability to kill a top-level master, or even defeat one. Because although he couldn’t kill a top-level master, a top-level master might still have a way to kill him.

”Is that so?” At this time, Bloody Monk suddenly stood up and said coldly, ”If just now Liu Mubai wasn’t fighting bare-handed and had a famed dagger, could Du Tianying still have kept his life?”

As soon as these words came out, the whole venue fell silent. Including Du Tianying, who also widened his eyes. Yes, earlier Liu Mubai grabbed his neck with both hands and even had the time to throw him. If Liu Mubai had a famed instrument, instead of throwing him, he could have used it to cut his neck, then Du Tianying would be dead now.

So now looking back at that battle, it wasn’t that Liu Mubai didn’t have the ability to kill him; Liu Mubai simply spared him. Du Tianying’s life was saved after walking a circle around Ghost Gate Pass!

Thinking of this, Du Tianying dared not think much more. He took a deep breath and suddenly clasped his hands toward Liu Mubai, saying, ”Indeed, the world produces new talents to outshine the old. Liu Mubai, I, Du Tianying, am the first to submit to you. If you are to become the tenth elder, I, Du Tianying, will be the first to support you!”

Du Tianying was indeed a man. Although he was not convinced by Liu Mubai before, after being defeated, he lost with grace, naturally commanding admiration.

Liu Mubai also cupped his hands towards Du Tianying and said, ”Thank you for letting me win!”

Du Tianying didn’t say more, he turned around and returned to his seat. After this encounter with Liu Mubai, he already knew that there was no chance for him to secure the elder’s position. Liu Mubai hadn’t even reached the pinnacle realm yet, and already had such strength. If he reaches the pinnacle in the future, how many of the top-level masters could be Liu Mubai’s opponents then? So, in truth, Du Tianying still held great expectations for Liu Mubai in his heart.

Liu Mubai turned his head to look around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and slowly said, ”Is there anyone else who wants to try?”

Those who were seen by Liu Mubai didn’t dare to meet his gaze. What happened to Du Tianying was clearly witnessed by everyone. Most of the top-level masters present had similar strengths to Du Tianying, so they naturally wouldn’t step up just to court trouble. Even those stronger were unsure if they could be a match for Liu Mubai. If they went up and lost, wouldn’t that mean losing face? Therefore, these people would rather not fight than lose face.

”Since no one wants to challenge anymore, it shows that Liu Mubai has the qualification to enter the Elders Council.” Ye Qing also said loudly, ”As for Liu Mubai entering the Elders Council, does anyone have any objections?”

As soon as Ye Qing finished speaking, Shijia next to him straightforwardly said, ”I think this boy has immeasurable potential, and he hasn’t even reached the pinnacle realm yet. When he does, who knows what heights his strength will reach. For the Elders Council, having such a potential member is certainly a very good thing. Therefore, I am very supportive of his entry into the Elders Council!”

Everyone couldn’t help but look at Shijia. This old fellow was not a member of the World Alliance himself, but he kept interfering in the matters of the World Alliance. Earlier he wanted the Wolf Monk to enter the Elders Council, and now he openly supports Liu Mubai entering the Elders Council. It was clear he was meddling in the affairs of the World Alliance. However, though they were discontent in their hearts, none dared to oppose Shijia’s words, since his fists were big.

While everyone hesitated, suddenly, a person walked in from the main entrance and said aloud, ”I also support Liu Mubai entering the Elders Council!”

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their heads to look. Upon clearly seeing the person’s appearance, everyone’s expression changed. The person was none other than the Purple Robe Lama of Brahmanism!

Brahmanism had not joined the World Alliance, so why did the Purple Robe Lama suddenly want to interfere in the affairs of the World Alliance? When he said he supported Liu Mubai entering the Elders Council, was it his personal opinion, or Brahmanism’s opinion, or the Reincarnated True Buddha’s opinion?