The true qi completely surged into Mo Qiancheng’s sonic blast. The wind howled, and the sonic blast seemed to drown out the thunder. Although Fang Moyu was already resisting with all his might, he was directly blown off the altar by this sonic wave. Ren Yuanhao was also affected; he only felt ringing in his ears and chest tightness, and immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood. He tumbled down the altar with Fang Moyu, looking rather disheveled.
"So powerful, this 'Thunder Sound'," Fang Moyu tried to get up, but his legs felt as if their sinews had been cut, and he couldn't even stand steady.
"Senior!"
Ren Yuanhao helped Fang Moyu up. Fang Moyu secretly murmured, "Kid, the foundation building for cultivators is actually the understanding of the essence and origin of something. My senior brother comprehends 'Thunder.' Coupled with the sect's two great secret techniques, the first being the Sky Blaze Saber Technique, and the second, this 'Thunder Sound,' his path of cultivation complements the secret techniques, making his might even greater than before."
"So this is what foundation building is about. Senior, I have an idea." Ren Yuanhao took two steps forward, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and once again leaped onto the stage.
"What, you're not going to surrender? I must say, I appreciate your talent. If you can sincerely join my Scarlet Heaven Sect, I can even break the rules and appoint you as an inner disciple. These women can also be yours. How about it?"
Mo Qiancheng wasn't joking. Those who could withstand the ripple of the 'Thunder Sound' without perishing were undeniably strong. Furthermore, Ren Yuanhao seemed to possess a natural magnetic attribute, capable of attracting powerful individuals from all over the world. Such a person, if not made an ally, could only be eliminated to prevent future trouble.
Ren Yuanhao glanced at his friends who had been rescued by Dongfang Xu, feeling a little more at ease. However, every time he saw the state of Qi Da Xian’s death, a heavy stone seemed to press down on his heart. Thinking back to his experiences in Tiger Roar Town, he knew he had to avenge this.
"A very tempting offer. However, I, Ren Yuanhao, have no desire to be your inner disciple. Perhaps if you let me be the Sect Master, I might consider it."
Mo Qiancheng snorted, "Sharp-tongued. Since you refuse a toast, I'll have to offer you a toast of poison!"
"Indeed, it's time to settle the score."
Ren Yuanhao sheathed his Boundless Blade and held the Inch Snow across his chest. The true qi within the Merman’s Tear flowed madly, actually resonating with Inch Snow!
"Beep, beep, congratulations to the host for comprehending the innate attribute of Inch Snow. Man and sword as one, you will surely unleash greater power."
"No, you are mistaken. I am not aiming for man and sword as one, but rather~"
Before Ren Yuanhao could finish his conversation with the system, he activated the Drunken Heart Moon Gazing Steps to their absolute limit. With this move, even Ren Yuanhao possessed a speed comparable to the 'Electric Sword' of ability users. Moreover, his footwork and swordsmanship complemented each other, making his combat power far beyond what mere speed could achieve.
The Water Severing Sword and Inch Snow clashed against each other. Although the single-attribute true qi was not as powerful as the force of two true qis, the secret of the water-attribute true qi lay in its "softness." As the saying goes, water benefits all things without contention. Its power was gentle, not forceful, but it came wave after wave, proving quite suitable for an attrition battle.
"Trying to exhaust my true qi?"
After fighting him for fifty to sixty rounds, Mo Qiancheng immediately realized the young man's intention. He immediately shook his sword, retreated, and as dust swirled, he sharply contracted his abdomen. His true qi surged like a drum, exploding in succession. The Thunder Sound technique then swept towards Ren Yuanhao like a thunderbolt from the heavens!
"Relying on you~"
Ren Yuanhao did not dodge. He held his sword across his chest as the sound waves roared towards him like cracking gold and stone. Just then, white phantoms surged from his Inch Snow, and with his left hand, he unleashed the third ability-condensed energy vortex!
This vortex itself carried a trace of wind element ability. When unleashed, it actually held back the Thunder Sound for a moment. However, the power of the Thunder Sound secret technique was indeed stronger. After a brief pause, it devoured the vortex and surged towards Ren Yuanhao with even greater ferocity, on the verge of engulfing him.
"You, you little lecher!"
"Little brother~"
"Ren Yuanhao~"
Ji Fu, Dongfang Jing, and Liu Furou cried out softly in unison. They had thought Ren Yuanhao would suffer a great loss under this move, but to their surprise, Ren Yuanhao advanced instead of retreating. Inch Snow, imbued with water-attribute true qi, actually cut through the Thunder Sound waves!
"How is that possible!"
Mo Qiancheng's move was broken, and his formation was in disarray. But Ren Yuanhao wouldn't give him the chance. His left palm activated the wind element vortex and struck directly at the opponent's dantian!
Mo Qiancheng, after all, was an old fox. As the vortex entered his body, he immediately circulated his vast internal true qi to resist it. Simultaneously, he activated the copy ability, using Ren Yuanhao's Drunken Heart Moon Gazing Steps, and managed to escape.
At this moment, a fierce wind raged, and lightning flickered back and forth within the thick clouds. The heavy black clouds seemed to press down on everyone's heads, and the air was filled with the dense smell of burning, making it impossible to breathe.
Ren Yuanhao had unleashed several abilities in succession, and breaking through the 'Thunder Sound secret technique' had almost depleted the true qi in the Merman's Tear. Fortunately, the true qi in his dantian was still abundant. He retracted Inch Snow, drew his Boundless Blade again, and gasped for breath.
"What a shame. If you had used a sword for that move, I might have truly suffered a great loss. Do you know that the brain determines a person's limit? Fortunately, your talent is good, but unfortunately, your brain isn't very sharp."
As Mo Qiancheng sneered, he began to sprint again. The surging true qi made it difficult for Ren Yuanhao to breathe. Moreover, the Sky Blaze Saber Technique was unique to the Scarlet Heaven Sect. Mo Qiancheng was already proficient in every move, rendering Ren Yuanhao's attacks ineffective. He could only rely on the unpredictable footwork of the Drunken Heart Moon Gazing Steps to dodge back and forth.
The battle had devolved into an absolute onslaught. The disciples on the altar cheered enthusiastically. Fang Moyu spun and ascended, about to join the fray, but Ren Yuanhao sheathed his saber and retreated, his eyes flashing with a peculiar and confident light, stopping the elder with sheer force.
"Kid, your true qi is almost depleted, yet you can still laugh," Mo Qiancheng grinned wildly, sharply contracting his abdomen. It seemed he was preparing to kill Ren Yuanhao with his final attack, 'Thunder Sound.'
The disciples held their breath, as if they could already see the dawn of victory. Ji Fu and the others wanted to help, but they were too heavily injured to move!
The wind whispered between heaven and earth. Night had fallen deeply, and a fine drizzle finally began to fall. The entire Scarlet Heaven Sect seemed shrouded in a thin mist. Lightning flashed and surged, and the red lanterns appeared ghostly and flickering against the desolate mountain scenery.
Fang Moyu shook his saber, ready for battle. But the next moment, Mo Qiancheng suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood. He was thrown back against the giant log by some invisible force, blood spurting everywhere. His white robe was stained with patches of blood, like red roses blooming in the snow.