Chapter 107: Humbling His Son (120th Update)
Chapter 107: Humbling His Son (120th Update)
Seeing Li Hao's actions, Li Qianfeng was instantly stunned.
Then, his eyes widened slightly, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing, and his whole body began to tremble with anger:
"What do you mean?"
"Using a sword might hurt you, so I'll use this instead."
Li Hao smiled, but his heart was filled with cold, ruthless intent.
Upon hearing Li Hao's words, everyone in the courtyard was shocked, doubting their own ears.
Facing a peer of the same realm, Li Qianfeng, a top genius and a direct disciple of the Buddhist Master, Li Hao actually planned to fight with just a chopstick?
This was not just arrogance; it was complete and utter disdain, a complete disregard for everything!
Beside him, Li Tiangang's face changed dramatically, his eyes filled with shock and anger.
Earlier, he had only found Li Hao's behavior brash, which he could barely tolerate, considering the lack of discipline and the astonishing cultivation realm Li Hao had achieved at fourteen. But now, it was more than just brashness—it was arrogance to the extreme!
If Li Hao were facing an ordinary Fifteenth Li Realm cultivator, there might be a chance of victory, but Li Qianfeng was a disciple of the Buddhist Master!
Moreover, even if Li Hao truly had such skill, what difference would it make?
Defeating his cousin with a chopstick would be a devastating blow to Li Qianfeng, one that could shatter his Dao Heart and ruin his life!
If that were to happen, how could Li Tiangang face his deceased brother?
At the table, Jian Wudao and Eunuch Chu Jiuyue were also stunned, never expecting this talented youth to be so reckless.
Defeating a prodigy with a chopstick? How was that even possible?
Was he using the chopstick as a substitute for a sword? Jian Wudao wondered. From Li Hao's posture and the fact that the Li Family had gifted him a renowned sword, it was likely that he cultivated the Sword Dao.
However, thinking back to the child's eyes from years ago, Jian Wudao couldn't help but shake his head. When he mentioned the Eternal Night sword, he had already been displeased, feeling that the Li Family was burying a great sword.
This child had no chance of achieving anything in the Sword Dao!
In contrast, Liu Yuerong, Blade Saint Jiang Haiping, and others were both shocked and angry, yet there was a hint of joy in their expressions.
This Li Hao was courting his own death!
This thought was shared by most of the guests present. Indeed, geniuses were geniuses, but they often had their own flaws, and these flaws were most likely to lead to their downfall!
"You..."
Li Qianfeng glared at Li Hao, who wore a gentle smile, but through his eyes, Li Qianfeng could feel the disdain.
"I will make you pay!"
Li Qianfeng gritted his teeth, speaking each word with venom.
His aura suddenly expanded, causing his robes to flutter, and he swung his sword with a low, vengeful growl:
"Take my sword!"
Li Hao stood calmly, his smile gone, not even bothering to mock him.
A bright sword qi slashed towards him, making his clothes and hair flutter.
He casually flicked the chopstick in his hand, sending a sword qi flying.
With a loud thud, the two sword qi collided and canceled each other out, sending dust flying.
The surrounding tables and buildings were protected by Li Qingzheng's power, so they were unaffected.
But seeing the two begin to fight, Li Qingzheng suddenly remembered that he hadn't yet invoked the Heroic Souls of the Li Family Ancestors to temporarily release their Heart Oaths.
However, he quickly realized that neither of them had a Soul Continuation with the Li Family Ancestors, so there was no need to worry about them breaking their oaths and getting injured.
"This boy..."
Li Qingzheng muttered to himself, his gaze fixed on the scene. Initially, he was certain that Li Hao would win, but now, with Li Hao's overconfidence, he felt a bit anxious.
The brief exchange clearly didn't involve their full strength, yet they were evenly matched, which surprised the onlookers.
"Hmm?"
Jian Wudao's eyes narrowed slightly. The sword qi that the boy had flicked out had a natural, seamless quality.
Li Qianfeng's eyes were cold, his killing intent barely concealed. He hadn't expected the other's Object Manipulation Power to be so formidable. Now, he held nothing back, suddenly elevating his aura to its peak, like a sword-wielding war god.
"Sword Technique, Rising Moon, Ascend!!"
Li Qianfeng unleashed his strongest killing move, aiming to crush Li Hao in a single strike!
Terrifying sword intent condensed in his palm, and the sharp sword energy extended outward. The surrounding guests all changed color, feeling as if their throats were being slashed.
"It's the Li Family's Endless Sea Sword Technique!"
"Amazing, he has already grasped the third level at such a young age?"
"Such a high Sword Dao talent, this sword move is nearly impossible for anyone below Grandmaster to block!"
Everyone was shocked, their expressions grave.
Ren Qianqian stood outside the clearing, holding her sword case. Her eyes sparkled with recognition at the sword move, which was so familiar!
But... it seemed different from the one she had seen that day.
It was much simpler.
Li Hao's eyes turned cold and indifferent as he saw the sword technique his opponent was using. Just the Perfection Level, impressive indeed, but... it wasn't enough!
He slowly raised his chopsticks.
Instantly, a dazzling light bloomed from his fingertips.
Endless Sea.
Rising Moon!
A full moon suddenly illuminated the entire courtyard.
And countless pairs of eyes!
Even in broad daylight, the brilliance of that moon could not be overshadowed, its radiance blinding.
Jian Wudao was lamenting Li Qianfeng's potential as a Sword Dao talent, regretting that he hadn't taken him as a disciple. But at that moment, his eyes widened in shock.
The wrinkles around his eyes seemed to stretch from the surprise.
Was that... True Realm?!!
Jian Wudao abruptly stood up, his composure lost as he looked at the young man in disbelief.
Apart from him, his four disciples, including Bian Ruxue, also wore expressions of shock, their eyes wide with disbelief at the scene.
They were all sword cultivators and could not fail to see the terror and perfection of that sword move!
The light that once illuminated the city walls now shone across the heavens once more.
Ren Qianqian's grip on the black sword case tightened, her knuckles turning white, her eyes filled with the light and the silhouette of the young man.
"Hao Ge!" Li Yuanzhao, elsewhere, clenched his fists in excitement.
"What?"
Liu Yuerong's sneer froze when she saw the full moon, her words faltering.
Beside her, Blade Saint Jiang Haiping, Bodhisattva Lin Wujing, and others were equally astonished. They hadn't expected Li Hao to achieve such a level in swordsmanship beyond his cultivation, a Sword Dao genius that appeared only once in a thousand years!
But the one who felt it most deeply was Li Qianfeng. He was utterly shocked. Reaching the Perfection Level was already an incredible feat, and his Third Uncle hadn't achieved this level at his age.
But the young man before him...
Before he could think further, the full moon pressed down on him, emanating from a single chopstick.
Li Qianfeng's eyes widened in fury, the immense humiliation making him roar, his hair flying as he shouted, "Break!!"
The two identical sword techniques collided, but in the next moment, Li Qianfeng's body was sent flying, crashing into a banquet table and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
His once luxurious silk robes were now torn and tattered, his body covered in wounds from the brief clash.
And this was just with a chopstick. If Li Hao had used a sword, the wounds would have been far more severe, with blood splattering everywhere!
Li Qianfeng struggled to his feet, staring at Li Hao in shock.
Despite his inferior sword technique, the disparity in weapons should have given him an advantage. Yet his sword had failed to sever Li Hao's chopstick!
He could feel that in the instant of their clash, the Object Manipulation Power on Li Hao's chopstick had deflected his sword, preventing a true collision.
He had used the same method to defeat other cultivators at the Fifteen Li Realm, but he never expected to face this situation himself.
This could only be achieved with overwhelming Object Manipulation Power!
But he practiced the most advanced Object Control technique!
To surpass him, it would have to be the Imperial Clan's Nine Heavens Cloud Ascension Technique!
Even then, the gap shouldn't be this large!
Under Li Qianfeng's watchful gaze, Li Hao strode forward confidently.
Li Qianfeng's pupils constricted, his heart filled with bitter humiliation. He had intended to suppress Li Hao with his own strength, but now he found himself backed into a corner.
He had cultivated for four more years!
His eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets, and he barely managed to suppress the murderous intent that flashed across his face. In his mind, however, a boiling rage surged:
Die!
Suddenly, the power within him converged in his chest, and the force bestowed by his master erupted.
A hum resonated, like the sound of a drum at dusk or a bell at dawn, as a surging power echoed through his mind.
Immediately, a terrifying force surged from his chest into his limbs and every part of his body, his blood and qi reaching their peak, and his strength exploding!
At the same time, his unopened Major Meridians began to connect, one by one, as the violent force surged into these channels. Though this was only temporary, it filled these Major Meridians to the brim.
In an instant, Li Qianfeng's Major Meridians increased from 58 to 82!
The Li Family Meridian Opening Technique had 54 meridians, the top Meridian Opening Technique taught by the Buddhist Master of Wuliang Mountain had 58 meridians, and the first Meridian Opening Technique of the Imperial Clan had 62 meridians.
Under this surge of power, his Major Meridians were forcibly expanded to 82!
This was 20 more meridians than the Imperial Clan's technique.
The additional Major Meridians made him feel as if his entire body was flowing smoothly, and a low chant of Buddhist mantras seemed to echo in his mind. His Soul Power surged, his mind becoming unprecedentedly clear, and his Soul Power rapidly expanded!
It grew from a range of twenty miles to thirty miles and beyond!
Even the Imperial Clan would pale in comparison.
With the enhancement of his Divine Soul power, his Object Control Power also increased.
Li Qianfeng felt his strength surging rapidly, as if he could reach out and pluck the stars from the sky!
His eyes turned cold, and he stood up from the ground, facing the young man. Then, he suddenly unleashed his movement technique, moving like a streak of light, his Object Control Power amplifying his speed to near-instantaneous.
He wouldn't give the other party any chance to react, nor would he allow others to interfere. He intended to cripple Li Hao with one strike!
Li Qianfeng's sudden surge in power naturally drew the attention of many, all of them surprised and unsure of what cultivation technique he was using.
Li Qingzheng's expression changed slightly, and he was about to act, but suddenly, Li Hao's originally steady stride accelerated.
He wasn't running away; instead, he charged directly at Li Qianfeng!
The two figures intersected almost instantly, their speed so fast that at the Fifteen Li Realm, only a faint gray afterimage could be seen!
Li Qianfeng slashed at Li Hao, but in the next moment, he felt a tiger-like ferocity emanating from Li Hao, his pupils contracting in shock.
His sword struck the chopsticks, but they deflected.
The chopsticks then aimed directly for his eye socket.
Li Qianfeng's other hand quickly swung a palm, using the Buddhist Palm Technique, which was a hand-to-hand combat skill that also enhanced weapon use.
However, the arm he intended to use for a blocking strike was caught by Li Hao, who grasped his palm with incredible speed.
It felt like grasping a soft sponge.
With 98 Major Meridians, the power of 369 Circulations of Qi, and the double burst of the Yin-Yang Dual Meridians, Li Hao's grip crushed the hand, the bones and flesh turning into a mangled mess.
Before Li Qianfeng could even scream, Li Hao's chopsticks stabbed into his eye.
A loud thud echoed.
Suddenly, a powerful shockwave surged outward.
But at the same time, an even more vast force enveloped Li Hao, protecting him.
A white figure flashed, and it was the Bodhisattva from the Buddhist sect. He appeared between Li Hao and Li Qianfeng, instantly separating the two and carrying Li Qianfeng back several meters.
"What a ruthless move!"
Lin Wujing's eyes turned cold as he glanced at Li Hao, then looked down at Li Qianfeng, whose eye had been pierced.
(End of Chapter)
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