On the martial stage, Shen Mo and Wan Renjie eyed each other.
Naturally, Wan Renjie was just observing.
But Shen Mo was already checking his life panel.
"Attributes: Sect Disciple, Fortunate, Master of Fists and Palms, Mighty Body of Strength."
He nodded slightly, understanding this person's capabilities.
Looking further down, he saw the recent opportunities.
[Recent Opportunity: Today, during the second round of the Hundred Sect Ceremony, he will be suppressed by Shen Mo. Just as he is about to be knocked out, he will have an epiphany, comprehending the third level of the Thunderfire Art, and turn the tables against the unsuspecting Shen Mo, advancing to the third round.]
Shen Mo frowned slightly.
Really? An epiphany right in the middle of the battle?
Shen Mo pondered seriously.
He knew about the Thunderfire Art, a profound-grade martial technique of the Thunderfire Sect.
Each of the Five Great Sects of Xuanjiang had their own profound-grade cultivation techniques and martial skills.
However, these were incredibly difficult to comprehend.
Even the Five Young Supremes, with their heaven-grade physiques, might not fully grasp them.
The Thunderfire Art had six levels.
With each level comprehended, a new move could be learned.
The first level was Thunder Palm.
The second level was Fire Fist.
The third level was the combination of Thunder Palm and Fire Fist, called Thunderfire Dual Strike, which involved attacking with both attributes simultaneously.
The power was immense.
Even cultivators of the same realm would be severely injured by this move.
However, since Shen Mo now knew this from the life panel, he was naturally prepared.
After all, the panel showed that he would be hit due to being caught off guard.
His trump cards, such as the Grass Character Sword Book, the Demon Armor Fragment, and the Azure Lotus Heart Fire, had yet to be utilized.
With preparation, countering the Thunderfire Dual Strike would be straightforward.
At this moment, the Divine Sword Sect elder on the stage shouted, "Begin!"
Wan Renjie sneered. "I heard you're good with a sword. Use it then. My strongest weapon is my fists!"
Shen Mo, not underestimating his opponent, immediately drew his Thunder Sword.
Currently, he had no powerful fist or palm techniques.
His strongest skill was the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique.
Naturally, he would use his sword to fight.
In the next moment, both moved like lightning.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of metal clashing filled the air.
Yes, the clash between the sword and fists produced a metallic sound.
Clearly, Wan Renjie had tempered his fists extensively.
His fists were as hard as steel.
This scene left the spectators in shock.
"Wan Renjie, being one of the Five Young Supremes, truly has his strength!"
"Shen Mo being able to exchange blows with Wan Renjie, win or lose, will make his name known throughout Xuanjiang!"
"Indeed, people will know there is someone on par with the Five Young Supremes, and it's Shen Mo!"
"Amazing, I'm really getting my money's worth today."
In the blink of an eye, the battle on stage had lasted over thirty rounds.
Wan Renjie was panting heavily.
His stamina and spiritual energy were greatly depleted.
But when he looked at Shen Mo, he found him calm and composed.
Not even breaking a sweat.
As if the previous exchanges were of no consequence.
Wan Renjie took a deep breath. "Interesting. Did you also forge a perfect Dao Foundation?"
Shen Mo replied calmly, "Naturally."
"What's your physique? It seems stronger than my Mighty Body of Strength," Wan Renjie asked.
Shen Mo smiled serenely. "You'll know tomorrow."
Tomorrow was the third round, where Shen Mo would face the true powerhouses like Sword Supreme Zhou Qingcang and Enchantress Mo Yuheng.
His trump cards would be revealed then.
His heaven-grade superior physique would be fully displayed.
"Arrogant! Do you think you can defeat me?" Wan Renjie sneered.
"Thunder Palm!"
He shouted, his giant palm striking with lightning speed.
Shen Mo used Eight Directions Thunder Move to easily dodge.
"Just waiting for you to dodge!"
Wan Renjie sneered, his right fist suddenly striking, engulfed in fierce flames.
"Fire Fist!"
This punch was aimed right at the spot where Shen Mo was about to appear.
Shen Mo showed no fear and immediately thrust his sword.
In an instant, the space around them was filled with the shadowy flashes of the Thunder Shadow Sword!
Clang!
A violent metallic sound echoed.
Wan Renjie staggered back, retreating continuously until he was almost at the edge of the stage.
His robes were shredded into many strips by the Thunder Shadow Sword.
Shen Mo, on the other hand, walked forward with confident strides. Apart from a few singed edges on his clothes, he was nearly unscathed.
This scene left the spectators stunned.
"Holy! Both at the peak of Foundation Establishment, Shen Mo is actually stronger than Wan Renjie?!"
"Amazing! Truly amazing!"
"Is Wan Renjie going to be knocked out? Wow, after defeating the Young Supreme of Shadows, Shen Mo is now going to defeat the Young Supreme of Thunder?"
"Wait, look! Wan Renjie's aura is changing. What's happening?"
"It looks like an epiphany. Wan Renjie is having an epiphany!"
The audience was astonished, focusing intently on Wan Renjie.
Shen Mo also put on a puzzled expression, watching Wan Renjie.
But in reality, he had already grasped the Forest Sword Art.
He had already obtained two copies of the Forest Sword Art. When they came together, they fused into a more powerful version.
"Hahaha! I didn't expect to have an epiphany of the third level of the Thunderfire Art at this moment!"
"Indeed, the heavens are aiding me!"
Wan Renjie suddenly fixed his gaze on Shen Mo.
His aura surged violently.
It seemed as if lightning was crackling around him, and flames were erupting!
"The third level of the Thunderfire Art? That's the Thunderfire Sect's top-tier profound-grade martial skill!"
"I've heard that many inner sect elders of the Thunderfire Sect can't comprehend the third level of the Thunderfire Art. Wan Renjie has done it, and he's having an epiphany right in the middle of battle."
Mo Yuheng frowned. "The third level of the Thunderfire Art, Thunderfire Dual Strike, is extremely powerful. Shen Mo can't withstand it."
The Verdant Vine Sect leader shrugged. "It seems he's still a bit lacking."
Many who supported Shen Mo sighed in disappointment.
Meanwhile, those who despised Shen Mo, like Zhang Mo and Yin Xuege, were overjoyed.
From the moment Shen Mo and Wan Renjie stepped onto the stage, to the point where Wan Renjie was almost knocked out by Shen Mo's sword technique, and now with Wan Renjie's epiphany, their emotions had been like a roller coaster.
Now, the final result was imminent!
"Thunderfire Dual Strike!"
Wan Renjie shouted angrily, simultaneously striking with his fist and palm!
His left palm crackled with lightning.
His right fist was wrapped in flames.
The incredible heat and blinding light seemed ready to engulf Shen Mo entirely.
Shen Mo's response was a tattered piece of paper with a messy forest character written on it.
Swish!
A water-ink sword light shot out from the paper.
Clang!
A sword's hum flashed through the air.
In the next moment, the lightning and flames exploded, disintegrating and vanishing without a trace.
In mid-air, only the deep, black water-ink sword light could be seen!
Wan Renjie's chest seemed to be struck by an enormous invisible brush, creating a massive wound that gushed blood.
His body, as if hit by a giant elephant, was sent flying more than ten yards before crashing hard off the stage!
The entire venue fell into dead silence!
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