Chapter 138: Chaos
"Whoosh~"
As two figures soared into the air above the auction site, two Dou Zong-level auras collided fiercely, and the overwhelming pressure caused everyone present to gasp for air. The old man with the mask, whose identity was exposed by Mo Tianxing, seemed filled with anger toward him. The flames of fury and killing intent in his eyes showed no sign of restraint, even though his power wasn't as great as Mo Tianxing's at the moment.
The biggest difference between a half-step Dou Zong and a true Dou Zong was the control of spatial energy.
A Dou Zong could stand in the air using spatial power, unlike a Dou Huang, who needed to rely on Dou Qi wings to fly. The difference in speed and aura between the two was immeasurable.
As for the difference in strength between them, it depended on their foundations. However, once someone reached the Dou Zong level, their power would grow exponentially. As their star rank increased, their strength would become increasingly terrifying. What was possible in the early stages, such as a Dou Huang peak fighting against a two- or three-star Dou Zong, would be nearly impossible in the later stages.
For example, a peak Dou Huang could still engage a two- or three-star Dou Zong in battle, but once facing a five-star Dou Zong or higher, it would be as simple as a slap. They wouldn't even have the chance to engage in battle.
As their strength grew, Dou Zong cultivators would grow increasingly proficient with spatial power, making their attacks a crushing blow to lower-level cultivators.
However, the strength gap between the two in this situation didn't seem to have reached that level.
A Dou Huang clearly recognized Mo Tianxing's identity and exclaimed in shock, "That man is Mo Tianxing from the Black Emperor Sect? He actually broke through to Dou Zong! No wonder he's been keeping a low profile for these past few years, it turns out he was in seclusion!"
A peak Dou Huang spoke with admiration, "He doesn't even need to use Dou Qi wings to fly. He can stand in the air... This is Dou Zong!"
"Who is that person? It seems like he has a grudge with Mo Tianxing. How dare he provoke Mo Tianxing in Black Seal City? Doesn't he fear the old monster from the Eight Gates?"
"It's hard to say... Perhaps Mo Tianxing did this on purpose to test the Eight Gates' strength. After all, we've never seen the real person. Now that Mo Tianxing has entered the Dou Zong ranks, he doesn't need to be afraid of the old monster from the Eight Gates."
"From what Mo Tianxing said earlier, this man should be from the Earth Demon Sect... I remember the Earth Demon Sect was destroyed about 40 years ago. Could there have been survivors?!"
"It's highly likely. This kid is probably a survivor of the Earth Demon Sect. I remember the Earth Demon Sect was annexed by the Black Demon Sect, and Mo Tianxing rose to fame in the Black-Corner Region through that. Now this kid has come back and even auctioned the Breaking Sect Pill, his intentions are obvious... If I were Mo Tianxing, I'd also be unable to sit still, haha!"
Several Dou Huang cultivators discussed in a sinister manner. These matters had nothing to do with them, so they were merely watching the drama unfold. Some of them even looked forward to a more chaotic situation, which would allow them to take advantage of the confusion and even rob the auction. Among them, some were clearly ruthless characters, their eyes showing signs of greed.
The Golden and Silver Elders exchanged a glance, both silently stopping in their tracks. This situation seemed to be in their favor.
"The senior from the Eight Gates is here, right? I apologize for any rashness on my part, but this child has a deep grudge with my Black Demon Sect. I cannot let him leave. If I have offended you in any way, I will personally visit and apologize in the future!"
Mo Tianxing ignored the masked man, instead bowing toward the City Lord's mansion, speaking politely.
Although he had reached the Dou Zong level, he was not foolish enough to think he could act freely in Black-Corner Region. He still feared the old monster from the Eight Gates. Even though they had never met, the oppressive aura he felt from that person made him uneasy. It was better to avoid conflict with such an individual if possible.
"You seem to have forgotten the rules of the Eight Gates… Any grievances must be resolved outside the city. Fighting is prohibited within the city!"
An old voice rang out, and the energies of the world suddenly stirred. Then, a giant hand, large enough to cover the entire Black Seal City, appeared out of nowhere and slapped toward Mo Tianxing and the masked man. The strike wasn't filled with killing intent, but the power behind it was domineering, forcing the two men out of the city without resistance.
"If you dare defy again, you will be executed without mercy!"
With the disappearance of the handprint, the cold voice echoed through the world.
In that moment, the entire Black Seal City fell silent. Everyone looked up in awe at the massive hand. If it had landed, very few people would have survived.
"Principal, this…"
The Third Elder from the Jia Nan Academy couldn't help but speak.
Su Qian's expression was grave. He whispered, "Controlling the energy of the heavens... I can barely do that myself, but to this extent, it would require all of one's strength. The old man from the Eight Gates seems to do it effortlessly. His power might already be at the level of the two Elders."
"You mean, he's just a step away from that level?!" Hu Qian was shocked.
"Probably not far off…"
Su Qian considered himself to have good insight. To control the energy of the heavens so casually, that level of power could not be below a seven-star Dou Zong. The old man from the Eight Gates must have been a peer of the two Elders, and his strength was evident.
Both Hu Qian and the Third Elder fell silent, their expressions serious. If the old man from the Eight Gates had truly reached that level, the entire Black-Corner Region would surely fall into chaos.
But at this point, it seemed like things were already in motion.
A Royal Extreme Pill and a Breaking Sect Pill had already stirred the entire Black-Corner Region. What would happen next was anyone's guess.
Meanwhile...
Outside the city, Mo Tianxing and the masked man slowly withdrew their gazes. Neither of them had resisted, so they were not injured. But the brief contact had already made them realize that it was better to heed the old man's warning. Otherwise, the next time, they wouldn't be treated so "kindly."
This old man's power was truly terrifying… Mo Tianxing, ignorant of the full extent, didn't understand just how strong the old man was, though he knew he was powerful. But the masked man—his attention was still focused on him. "The one that slipped through the net... I'm curious, how did you survive back then?"
"Mo Tianxing, you beast who killed your master, if it wasn't for my mother taking you in, how could you have today?"
The masked man slowly removed his mask, revealing a scarred face, like a devil from hell. Even when speaking, his scars twisted, making his expression even more grotesque.
"In Black-Corner Region, strength rules. It was like this back then, and it's the same now. Rather than wasting words, it's better to settle this with action!" Mo Tianxing's gaze turned cold, and with a low growl, his body flickered and appeared right in front of the masked man. A powerful palm struck with brutal force.
Facing someone weaker than himself, Mo Tianxing didn't bother using a Dou Technique. It would take too long, giving his opponent a chance to escape. With so many watching, the best way was to kill quickly and take the Royal Extreme Pill and Breaking Sect Pill, showing the others that he was in control.
Black-Corner Region—strength is everything!
"Boom!"
The masked man crossed his arms in front of him to block. With a muffled grunt, he was sent flying hundreds of meters. Mo Tianxing, as if teleporting, followed closely behind and slapped down again, forcing the masked man into a defensive stance, unable to organize a counterattack.
"This Mo Tianxing is ruthless. He chose the most stable method…" Yao Lao's voice rang in Yao Yan's ear. He had intervened earlier.
"With wolves surrounding him, he can't afford to waste energy. Once he shows signs of weakness, those Dou Huangs won't care if he's Dou Zong or not. There are even Dou Zongs among them, but I didn't expect Mo Tianxing to act first."
Yao Yan responded, his gaze intrigued as he watched the flickering figures in the distance.
Mo Tianxing was a cautious man. Even with past enmity, he shouldn't have acted so impulsively now.
"Is this…?!"
Yao Lao's voice carried a hint of surprise.
Yao Yan's gaze narrowed as he saw the two combatants suddenly enveloped in a silver-white lightning glow. The terrifying force of the Thunderpower spread across the heavens and earth like a thunderstorm, covering hundreds of meters, and the fierce lightning seemed to block out the sun.
"Thunderfire Pills? Interesting, this kid somehow got his hands on two Thunderfire Pills. Little boy, you should know that refining seven-star pills will attract pill lightning. Powerful alchemists often refine the lightning into pills to use in battle. Tsk, the power of this pill lightning would overwhelm a typical Dou Zong." Yao Lao chuckled, making his comment.
"I understand, being an alchemist means everything can be made into pills…" Yao Yan muttered to himself, though his eyes were scanning the eager Dou Huang cultivators around him. Not everyone could control their desires with reason—most were driven by it.
Cai Lin stood beside Yao Yan, watching everything unfold. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her cold eyes held a touch of frost. Her red lips parted slightly, "Are we just going to watch?"
She didn't believe that after all Yao Yan had done, he would remain idle.
"Why rush? The real show is about to begin~" Yao Yan smiled gently, reassuring her. His eyes scanned the crowd, sensing the hidden Dou Zong-level cultivators. There was a world of difference between a true Dou Zong and a fake one. His curiosity piqued, he wondered about the identity of the hidden Dou Zong. Was he really going to remain indifferent to this situation?
...
At this point, many powerful cultivators had already left Black Seal City, heading toward the site of the battle to see if Mo Tianxing and the masked man had perished together.
The thunderstorm that had swept through the sky slowly dissipated, leaving behind blackened earth that still vibrated with residual power. Everything in its path seemed to have been obliterated, and the overwhelming destructive power of the thunder seemed to exist solely for destruction.
"Damn it! Cough, cough..."
Mo Tianxing hadn't died, but he looked badly scorched, with much of his body blackened. If it weren't for the fact that Dou Zong-level cultivators had far superior vitality, he might have died. But even so, his injuries were severe. He had underestimated his opponent, who could have pulled out something so devastating.
He glanced toward the approaching Dou Huangs, controlling his body to float downward, trying to find the masked man's corpse to claim the spoils.
"Whoosh!"
Almost as soon as Mo Tianxing touched down, the blackened earth cracked open, and hundreds of sharp spikes shot up, aiming straight for Mo Tianxing.
"?!"
Mo Tianxing's eyes narrowed. His Dou Qi flared, and a golden-red whip shattered the incoming spikes. Then, he clenched his fist and swung it behind him with immense power.
Behind him stood an unexpected figure. Their palm strike collided with Mo Tianxing's, and a spiral wind exploded, sending both of them stumbling backward, their energy resonating as they clashed fiercely.
"Damn, how are you still fine?!" Mo Tianxing was both shocked and furious. That terrifying lightning strike should have been enough to kill him. His opponent was far weaker, so how could he still be unscathed?
"I'm wearing special robes for today!" The masked man sneered, his attacks becoming more ferocious.
His earlier weakness was deliberate—he had returned to Black-Corner Region to take revenge. If given the chance, he could swallow the Breaking Sect Pill and break through to Dou Zong, making it easier to kill Mo Tianxing. But unfortunately, life was never perfect.
As the two clashed, the nearby approaching Dou Huangs stopped in their tracks, unwilling to approach any further.
Seeing this, Mo Tianxing's expression darkened as he looked at the still-locked masked man, shouting, "You want to perish with me?!"
"Gladly!"
The masked man's twisted face smiled menacingly, his attacks growing more brutal. He even began trading injuries for injuries, no longer caring if he died here. For a man seeking revenge, threats meant nothing. As long as he could kill Mo Tianxing, everything else—his own life—was insignificant.
"Do you really think I can't deal with you?!" Mo Tianxing roared, his aura surging dramatically as he unleashed a secret technique, vastly increasing his strength.
(END CHAPTER)
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