It was difficult enough to achieve something, and now someone was pouring cold water on it.
They also knew that Mo Qi could leave at any time, which was their greatest concern.
Therefore, they tried their best not to provoke Mo Qi, but they did not expect such a strong provocation today.
What if Mo Qi couldn't stand the stimulation and left on the spot?
However, Mo Qi seemed completely unaffected. He just glanced at him lightly and said, "This way, we can have a fair fight. If you can defeat me, how about you become the Sect Master?"
This?
Meng Li froze there!
He could see at a glance that the opponent only had the cultivation of Heavenly Immortal. To ask him to fight against him, with the Sect Master as the stake, wasn't this like handing over the Sect Master position to himself?
Was this a pie falling from the sky?
No, he felt a little breathless!
Meng Li put on a show of being embarrassed and said, "I don't necessarily want to be the Sect Master. I just think that if you want to convince me, you should at least be able to fight me, right?"
However, Lü Pinghou and others strongly opposed. They felt that this was a strategy by Mo Qi to deliberately shed his responsibilities.
Lü Pinghou looked at Meng Li and said, "If you want to fight, fight me. You are not qualified to fight the Sect Master."
Ye Zhixun said, "No one will respect you as Sect Master, at least I won't."
Mo Qi, however, looked confident and scanned the crowd, "Don't worry, I won't let him win. I don't trust those you don't trust either."
Meng Li felt offended. He hadn't really wanted to fight, but after hearing this, his fighting spirit was ignited. He immediately said loudly, "If I lose, I am willing to sincerely submit to the Alien Demon Sect and obey your commands."
"Good," Mo Qi clapped his hands, "That's what I want to hear."
The people around sighed, but they were helpless.
So, the two found an open space and began to fight under the watchful eyes of the crowd!
Meng Li used a whip-like magic treasure, flying in the air, changing positions unpredictably. He swung his golden whip from time to time, and the sound of轰隆 (hōnglóng - rumbling) was endless. Amidst the explosions, a five-colored whip-shaped light energy struck towards Mo Qi.
Mo Qi also unleashed the "Heavenly Immortal Flying Sword Technique" to contend with him. However, Meng Li's cultivation was much higher, and his movement techniques were also faster. He was always able to seize the initiative and find Mo Qi's flaws. Within the dense defense, he would suddenly attack, and the five-colored divine light would hit Mo Qi, often causing Mo Qi to cry out in pain.
The people around listened with their eyelids twitching.
Meng Li would also occasionally let out a mocking laugh, "I haven't used my full strength yet."
"Sect Master Mo, if you can't hold on, just admit defeat. I don't want to hurt you."
"Admit defeat early. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back later! Magic treasures have no eyes!"
However, he also found it strange. If he were fighting anyone else of equal cultivation today, after being hit so many times, they would have already died. Why wasn't he dying?
Perhaps it was his strong sense of pride that was supporting him.
It was insignificant. At worst, it would take a little more effort, as he was bound to lose.
At first, he thought that he was holding back because the other party was the Sect Master, which was one reason why the other party could hold on until now.
But as time went by, he felt more and more that something was wrong.
He used all his skills, but the opponent still used the same few movement techniques. Sometimes it felt like the opponent knew he would be injured but didn't dodge, deliberately taking a hit. But no matter how many hits he took, he just wouldn't fall. Even if he fell, he could get up immediately.
Sometimes, he clearly felt that Mo Qi had suffered a fatal injury, but he still seemed unaffected.
Meng Li began to get a little impatient. His eyes turned red with killing intent, his hair stood on end, and he would let out beast-like roars from time to time.
After another barrage of bombardment and fierce attacks, some temporary effects were indeed achieved, making Mo Qi struggle to cope. Sometimes he couldn't dodge in time and was injured again.
But Mo Qi stubbornly refused to fall. Meng Li became even more frenzied, his face contorted, revealing a ferocious expression.
But Mo Qi still didn't fall. He even comforted Meng Li from time to time, "Don't rush, take your time, you can defeat me!"
"When facing the enemy, it is crucial not to be impetuous. The more anxious you are, the more opportunities you give the opponent."
Lü Pinghou and the others watched with trepidation, holding their breath the entire time, their palms sweating!
Shi Siyao was even more anxious. She almost intervened several times, but at a certain moment, she saw Mo Qi wink at her, signaling her not to act impulsively, so she held back.
Although Mo Qi pretended to be relaxed, the injuries all over his body and the bloodstains soaking his clothes could not lie.
Seeing Meng Li attacking fiercely like a mad beast, Lü Pinghou could no longer suppress his anger. He roared, "You scoundrel, if you dare to injure the Sect Master, even if you win, I will make sure you don't walk out of here alive."
However, Meng Li at this moment was truly mad. All words were like endless provocation and fuel to the fire for him.
He swung his golden whip with a loud crack, making a deafening sound. Looking around, the light energy covered the entire space without any gaps.
Mo Qi's entire body was enveloped in that radiance.
At this moment, the frenzied Meng Li had abandoned his defense, attacking without guarding. All his attacks rained down on Mo Qi, dazzling and overwhelming.
As the saying goes, to make someone perish, one must first make them go mad!
Meng Li was now on the verge of perishing!
Because he was only attacking and not defending, his body was full of loopholes, and all his flaws were exposed to Mo Qi.
Mo Qi suddenly found an opening, formed a hand seal, and the Heavenly Bow within his body suddenly sprang forth. The Earth Arrow's main body expanded rapidly, emitting a dazzling light, and streaked through the air at extreme speed.
To the onlookers, it was as if a white light shot out from Mo Qi's body and then vanished in an instant.
Fortunately, Meng Li, who was fully focused on the enemy, although full of flaws, still paid close attention to Mo Qi's every attack.
In his haste, he blocked it with his golden whip. The arrow of light veered off course, pierced through Meng Li's right rib cage, and then returned, re-entering Mo Qi's body.
Then, Meng Li let out a scream, his body moved backward, then forward, and then he crashed to the ground.
Sect Master Mo won!
A long period of silence!
Everyone hadn't reacted yet.
Because they were all still immersed in Meng Li's frenzied attack on Mo Qi in the previous moment, still praying for Mo Qi and feeling indignant on his behalf, still secretly cursing Meng Li, and still thinking about how to deal with Meng Li.
But unexpectedly, the situation changed in an instant!
Mo Qi actually won!
They rubbed their eyes, pinched their thighs, and indeed, he had won!
But how did he win?
Was Meng Li going easy on him?
Impossible! Judging from his sharp and sarcastic words and his frenzied behavior, he absolutely wouldn't go easy.
Equally astonished was Meng Li, who was now lying on the ground, unable to get up.
What was that just now?
It was too terrifying!
With his cultivation, no matter what magic treasure anyone released, he shouldn't have been injured without seeing it clearly. But just now, he truly hadn't seen it clearly.
It was true that he had lost control just now, and when he lost control, his old eyes might have been blurry, but it was undeniable that the magic treasure on his body was indeed extremely mysterious and unpredictable, making it impossible to guard against!
However, he had completely conceded defeat!
He lost because he was inferior in skill, with no other reason.
After everyone came to their senses, they all cheered and applauded Mo Qi in unison.
Applause thundered and cheers erupted!
Especially Lü Pinghou and the others, they let out a long sigh of relief. No matter how he won, it was a great fortune that he won.
However, deep down in their hearts, their admiration for Mo Qi had increased.
Gao Yuan seized the opportunity and shouted at Meng Li on the ground, "I told you you weren't qualified, but you insisted on humiliating yourself!"
Meng Li felt ashamed and, coupled with the pain of his injuries, he wished he could commit suicide on the spot.
He hesitated whether to commit suicide, but Mo Qi walked over, took out a pill, and offered it to him, smiling, "Actually, the reason I can become the Sect Master is indeed due to everyone's favor. But some things don't happen without reason. If you don't believe me, try my pill."
Meng Li looked ashamed, struggled for a moment, and seemed to want to get up. Mo Qi immediately reached out and helped him up. He took the opportunity to stuff the pill into his hand.
Meng Li took the pill, tilted his head back, and swallowed it.
His wounds healed at a visible speed, and at the same time, Mo Qi also took a pill, and his injuries healed at a visible speed.
A moment later, Meng Li moved his muscles and bones. He was astonished to find that all his injuries had completely healed, without any pain. His condition was even better than before the fight.
Meng Li was greatly shocked. Only then did he remember what Mo Qi had said. It turned out that some things really didn't happen without reason!
This Sect Master, he deserved it!
Although he did not have the strength to contend with the Demon Emperor yet, he was fully capable of dealing with the Demon Emperor. With time, and by continuously growing stronger, he would one day be able to kill the Demon Emperor.
Meng Li was filled with admiration and immediately bowed down, "Your subordinate was blind and offended the Sect Master. I hope you will forgive me. From now on, I am willing to serve you wholeheartedly. If I have any ulterior motives, may lightning strike me!"
Mo Qi immediately helped him up, "General Meng, you are too kind, too kind. We came together to resist the tyrannical rule of the Demon Emperor. In the future, we will still fight side by side for this goal, until death!"
"Until death!"
A cheer erupted from the surroundings.
After a journey of conquest, they soon reached the Northern Garrison.
He did not attack the city immediately but set up camp, patiently waiting for news from the Northwest Garrison.
The news from Xin'er was that Qiu Ci had not only failed to capture the garrison but had also been injured by her and had retreated.
Mo Qi told her to remain humble and vigilant, to guard against surprise attacks, and at the same time began a large-scale assault on the Northern Garrison.
This time, he witnessed the power of the East Emperor Bell. After unleashing it, it directly broke a gap in the city walls. Coupled with the use of four explosive pills, it caused the enemy to be overwhelmed and fall into chaos. Mo Qi took the opportunity to lead his troops in, breaking through all resistance, and captured the garrison in one go.
He ordered Ye Zhixun to defend the city, while he himself led five thousand troops to reinforce the Northwest Garrison.
As expected, Qiu Ci indeed launched a surprise attack, suddenly appearing outside the city with his troops.
Although Xin'er and Huo Chengfeng had received Mo Qi's warning, they were still somewhat complacent.