Chapter 244: Demigod-level Genius? That's All?

Chapter 244: Demigod-level Genius? That's All?



Neither Mo Hu nor Li Yuan engaged in extensive communication.

Through their respective intelligence, both were aware of each other's approximate strength and knew that they were the strongest adversaries from opposing factions.

This battle was destined to determine victory and defeat, and even life and death!

Because, whether it was Li Yuan or Mo Hu, they represented not only themselves but also the civilization backing them in the fight for the Divine Remains.

Boom! Boom!

The speed of the two Origin Martial Artists was terrifying within an extremely short time.

Mo Hu's speed exceeded 250 meters per second, and Li Yuan's speed also surpassed 230 meters per second.

Their terrifying speed made them resemble lightning bolts, causing the earth to tremble and countless stones to shatter and fly out.

In just a few seconds, they had already closed in on each other.

They collided head-on.

At this moment, the numerous Origin Martial Artists following behind them couldn't help but stare at the two, who resembled arrowheads.

Even those with stronger abilities, like Alicia, Si Feng, and Lei Wu, were well aware of the situation.

The outcome of the battle between Li Yuan and Mo Hu was the key.

"Die, Seven-Star Civilization's Demigod-level genius!" Mo Hu's eyes turned cold as he glared at Li Yuan.

Whoosh!

A chilling blade light, accompanied by a strand of fiery brilliance, instantly slashed through the sky, aiming directly at Li Yuan.

Just witnessing this scene made Kros, Alicia, and Si Feng shudder.

"Too fast."

"Such a swift blade, yet it barely disturbs the air. What level of skill and power must be unleashed to achieve this?" Alicia's heart tightened.

"Can Li Yuan withstand it?"

Boom!

The blade light slashed through the sky and struck down fiercely.

"Scram!" Li Yuan's eyes turned cold, and his body showed no sign of evasion. The Black Heaven Spear burst forth, stabbing directly, its body subtly rotating, carrying an astonishing force that collided head-on with the battle axe.

Boom~

The terrifying collision and shockwave caused dust and rocks to fly in all directions, and both of them were sent flying backward.

However, Li Yuan only retreated about ten meters, cracking the ground with each step and leaving a large pit with every footfall.

Mo Hu, on the other hand, flew back twenty meters before he could completely dissipate the impact, looking somewhat disheveled.

"What?"

"How is this possible!" Tie Mu Er and the other Origin Martial Artists were stunned, finding it hard to believe.

In their minds, Mo Hu should have easily crushed Li Yuan with his first move.

In this direct confrontation, where skill was not the determining factor, and only raw power was being tested, how could Mo Hu be at a disadvantage?

It could only mean that Li Yuan's true strength was significantly greater than Mo Hu's.

"Lei Wu! What's going on?"

"Didn't you say that the physical quality of the guy you fought was barely above 23rd grade?" Tie Mu Er and the others turned to Lei Wu, "How did you manage to escape from Mo Hu's hands?"

"How would I know!"

Lei Wu was also completely baffled, "In just half a day, how did his physical quality improve so much?"

"Could it be that he was hiding his strength when he fought me the first time?" Lei Wu wondered.

...

"Your physical quality is indeed formidable." Mo Hu was also surprised and spoke in the Seven-Star Language.

He had thought that his physical advantage would be enough to crush Li Yuan.

"You're not bad either." Li Yuan replied coldly in the Immortal Ruin Civilization's common language.

On their way, Li Yuan and his companions had taken the time to learn the common language of the Immortal Ruin Civilization.

As a Sky Ascendant-level soul, Li Yuan's learning ability was exceptional, making it easy to grasp basic conversations.

Moreover, through the Divine Palace Scanning upon meeting, Li Yuan was well aware of Mo Hu's physical quality—23.1 grade.

It was significantly weaker than his own.

Therefore, out of caution, Li Yuan didn't unleash his full strength from the start, only revealing a physical quality of around 23.3 grades.

Even with his full power, it would be difficult to defeat Mo Hu in one strike.

The best strategy was to reveal a portion of his strength, defeat his opponent, and prevent the followers of the Moonward Divine Kingdom from discovering his full capabilities.

"Good! Tell me your name, and you will have the honor of dying under my blade, earning the right to know my name." Mo Hu said coldly, "I can tell you that I am Mo Hu, the Demigod-level genius of the Moonward Divine Kingdom."

"A dead man is not worthy of knowing my name." Li Yuan's voice was icy as his spear whistled through the air, lightning-fast.

Tell his opponent his name?

Li Yuan had no such inclination; when dealing with aliens, it wasn't the time for displays of courage.

"Bastard!"

"Just a Demigod-level genius from a weak civilization." Mo Hu was enraged and unleashed his full power.

Li Yuan's spear was fast, but Mo Hu's knife technique was even more fierce and swift. The two clashed again, their moves almost as fast as lightning.

Step by step, Mo Hu sensed his physical disadvantage, and his knife technique instantly transformed from the previous fierce and direct style to a softer, more fluid approach, constantly entwining Li Yuan's spear and inching closer with each attack.

Attempting to close the distance with Li Yuan, Alicia's blade clashed with Mo Hu's in a lightning-fast exchange. Li Yuan, with his superior physical attributes, retreated repeatedly, maintaining a safe distance.

Mo Hu, however, relentlessly closed in.

Despite Li Yuan's physical prowess, Mo Hu's bizarre and formidable swordplay gave him a subtle upper hand.

In another part of the wasteland, Alicia, Si Feng, and their team of four were already engaged in battle with Tie Mu Er, Lei Wu, and their large force of Origin Martial Artists.

"I'll handle this," Alicia declared, her swordplay flowing like a stream as she unleashed it upon Lei Wu.

Simultaneously, she unleashed mental assaults, forcing Lei Wu to defend with all his might.

The clash between the two factions was evenly matched.

The Moonward Divine Kingdom's team had more members, but most were ordinary Origin Martial Artists, ill-equipped to participate in such a battle of geniuses. A moment's carelessness could mean death.

On the other hand, the Seven Star Civilization's team was smaller but comprised of elites.

"Li Yuan is being delayed, and he doesn't seem to have the upper hand."

"I feel like I'm at a disadvantage."

"This alien genius is incredibly strong," Kros, Bai Ya, and Xiong Ze noted, their scalps tingling as they sensed this.

If Li Yuan could overpower his opponent, it would be ideal.

With Li Yuan's strength, he could easily sweep through the rest of the Moonward Divine Kingdom's team, benefiting them all.

"Li Yuan isn't using his full strength; he hasn't unleashed his mental assault yet," Alicia thought calmly, aware of Li Yuan's formidable mental prowess.

The battle between Li Yuan and Mo Hu showed no signs of a quick resolution.

"This Mo Hu's skill level is indeed much higher than mine, probably reaching 55% of the fifth level," Li Yuan realized.

This was an extremely advanced skill level for an Origin Martial Artist who had only recently been a first-tier life.

Li Yuan, on the other hand, was only at 42% of the fifth level.

Physically, Li Yuan had the advantage, but in terms of skill, he was at a disadvantage, resulting in a barely favorable overall situation.

Suddenly, a terrifying blade light slashed through the sky, sending Li Yuan flying backward and crashing into the ground dozens of meters away.

Clash after clash, if this continued.

Li Yuan couldn't kill his opponent.

"I thought my 23rd-level strength and speed advantage would be enough to defeat him, but I didn't expect such a monstrous genius," Li Yuan thought, immediately unleashing the mental secret art, "Shaking God."

The situation was critical, and they had already lost Bai Zhan. Li Yuan didn't want to risk any more casualties.

Moreover, the mental secret art had been revealed multiple times before, so using it again wouldn't be an issue.

A powerful mental assault surged towards Mo Hu's mental world.

However, this fierce mental attack only caused Mo Hu's body to slightly stagger before he quickly regained his composure.

"Hahaha... Your mental assault is indeed formidable, befitting a Sky Ascendant soul," Mo Hu laughed, "But I knew you were a Sky Ascendant soul, and you still dared to come. I'm confident your move is useless against me."

In terms of mental energy, Mo Hu was a force to be reckoned with. He had used a treasure to temporarily refine his mental energy to an extreme degree, specifically to counter Li Yuan's mental assault.

Mental energy assaults were only truly effective when the disparity in power was vast.

"However, your strength is indeed formidable, and it's worth me using my full power," Mo Hu said, his eyes fixed on Li Yuan.

Mo Hu's life force suddenly changed, and a faint glow of flames became visible on his body, making his aura even more intimidating.

Even from a distance, Alicia and Bai Ya could sense the terror emanating from Mo Hu.

He was like a primal beast from the ancient times.

"Star Technique!"

"It's a Star Technique!" Li Yuan instantly recognized it, frowning slightly, "He just became an Origin Martial Artist, and he's already mastered a Star Technique?"

Star Techniques were typically slow and challenging to cultivate.

Moreover, most Origin Martial Artists had weak bodies and could only learn one or two Star Techniques; otherwise, the release of a Star Technique could place an immense burden on their bodies, leading to collapse.

However, Li Yuan was unaware that in the Immortal Ruin Civilization, there were methods to quickly master Star Techniques.

There were many hidden techniques and methods on the path of cultivation that Li Yuan, from a fourth-tier civilization, was unaware of.

After using the Star Technique, Mo Hu's strength and speed increased significantly, even surpassing Li Yuan's.

Amidst the clash, Li Yuan's techniques surpassed even Li Yuan's.

The ground trembled, and mounds of earth crumbled. Li Yuan, for a moment, was pushed back repeatedly.

Each attack was perilous.

Within a short span, Li Yuan and Mo Hu had exchanged blows several times, and now Li Yuan was at an absolute disadvantage.

"I'm going to win!"

"No wonder he's Prince Mo Hu," Tie Mu Er and Lei Wu exclaimed, their eyes lighting up. Their battle intent surged, and they desperately engaged Alicia and Si Feng, trying to defeat them as well.

Alicia and Si Feng's hearts trembled at the sight.

Mo Hu's revealed strength exceeded their imagination. If Li Yuan lost, they would have no choice but to die.

"Die!" Mo Hu roared.

"There's no other way."

"I was planning to hide my strength, so that the people of the Moonward Divine Kingdom couldn't gauge my true combat power," Li Yuan said, appearing flustered but with a clear plan: "Since I can't hide it, I'll go all out! I'll sweep him aside with my full strength!"

At this moment, Li Yuan's 23.7-level physical quality erupted in full force.

"Whoosh!"

A spear thrust forward.

Li Yuan's entire body was filled with countless subtle forces, and his strength and speed surged to a terrifying degree, far surpassing his previous level.

"What? So fast?" Mo Hu's expression changed slightly, but he instinctively swung the battle knife in his hand.

"Boom!"

Another terrifying clash ensued, and the impact was so powerful that Li Yuan didn't budge an inch, but the collision sent Mo Hu flying backward dozens of meters.

"How is this possible? How can your physical strength be so powerful?" Mo Hu couldn't believe it.

He felt that reaching level 23 so quickly was already an exaggeration.

As for Li Yuan, the head-on collision from a moment ago gave him a feeling that was no less than a 24-level Origin Warrior.

"Die!" Li Yuan's figure surged forward, and since he had chosen to go all out, he showed no mercy. Accompanying his fully unleashed physical quality, he unleashed his strongest attack—the True Intention Ultimate Move!

Drawing upon a vast amount of heavenly might!

With all his strength, the strongest strike!

Why did Lei Wu think Li Yuan's techniques were so high? It was because what he witnessed was Li Yuan's state when he unleashed the True Intention Ultimate Move!

Although Li Yuan's skill level was only at the fifth stage 42%, the heavenly might he drew upon in this state was comparable to that of a fifth stage 60% or even a fifth stage 70%.

"Whoosh!"

A dazzling spear light swept across.

As Li Yuan advanced, the spear light slashed through a hundred meters and struck Mo Hu's battle knife.

"Huff!" Mo Hu was completely blown away.

He couldn't block it even with all his strength.

At this moment, Mo Hu's blood boiled with rage. He had just fallen heavily to the ground, already injured.

"How is this possible? He! He!"

"How can his spear technique's power surge to such a level in an instant? The skill level he displayed just now should be weaker than mine. How is this possible?" This terrifying move left Mo Hu completely stunned: "Could it be? Could it be the True Intention Ultimate Move? Impossible!"

Hundreds of meters away.

"What?" Tie Mu Er and Lei Wu, who were still engaged in a fierce battle, were shocked.

How could Mo Hu, who had just been overwhelmingly dominant, suddenly fall into a disadvantage and then be swept away by Li Yuan's attack?

"Good!"

"Li Yuan! Li Yuan!" Alicia, Kros, and Si Feng were both amazed and delighted.

Li Yuan, who had just been at a disadvantage, suddenly burst forth to this level.

"Half-god-level genius?"

"Die!" Li Yuan's voice was cold, his body like lightning, his spear technique relentless as he swept across the sky towards Mo Hu.

Determined to annihilate him.

"Not good!"

"If we continue fighting, with the strength of this Seven-Star Civilization genius, he will definitely be able to kill me," Mo Hu immediately realized, and his entire body flashed like lightning as he retreated.

He was running for his life.

"Can you escape?" Li Yuan's eyes were icy, and he followed closely, ready to strike.

In terms of explosive speed, Li Yuan's physical quality was far superior, making him even more terrifying.

"Puff!"

The long spear whistled towards Mo Hu, forcing him to grit his teeth and turn around, his battle knife fiercely blocking the attack.

"Clang!" Upon collision, the power within Li Yuan's spear transformed, causing Mo Hu's battle knife to almost slip from his grasp, his tiger's mouth trembling, and his entire body being struck again.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Several consecutive clashes and pursuits.

The fully unleashed Li Yuan had already inflicted significant injuries on Mo Hu's body, and his heart grew more anxious.

"I'll give it my all."

"I'll fight with all my might, striving to be the first to break into the palace and survive." Mo Hu disregarded everything and instantly changed direction, rushing towards the distant palace complex shrouded in mist.

The Divine Palace Ruins were dangerous!

But it was still better than being slaughtered by Li Yuan.

(End of Chapter)

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