The battle between the Asura Cloud sect and the True Martial Sect, concluded with the Asura Cloud Sect as the Winner
AI prompted:-
[Ding..Recorded the analysis of Asura Cloud and True Martial Sect's arts...]
The next match will be Mo Sect vs Tang Sect
Tang Sect was Tang Zhenfeng, a cultivator at the 2nd Core Formation Stage, known for his expertise in poisonous arts and hidden weapons. His opponent, Zhou Tianchen, stood for the Mo Sect, renowned for its refined swordsmanship and deep-rooted techniques.
As soon as the match began, Tang Zhenfeng unleashed his signature combination of Hidden Weapons Mastery and the Venomous Serpent Steps. Hidden Weapons Mastery, a core skill of the Tang Sect, allowed him to launch a rapid barrage of concealed weapons—needles, darts, and blades—with unmatched speed and precision. Using the Venomous Serpent Steps, Tang Zhenfeng's movements became fluid and elusive, making it nearly impossible for Zhou Tianchen to predict where the attacks would come from.
But Zhou Tianchen remained calm. With a flick of his sword, he activated the Cherry Blossom Sword Art, 8th Step, deflecting the hidden weapons with graceful precision. Each strike of his sword was like a falling cherry blossom, effortlessly blocking the incoming barrage. Utilizing the Whispering Breeze Step, Zhou Tianchen quickly closed the distance between himself and Tang Zhenfeng, his footwork light and swift.
Seeing Zhou Tianchen drawing nearer, Tang Zhenfeng unleashed the Poison Mist, a toxic cloud designed to hinder his opponent. But Tianchen, unfazed, countered with the 10th Step of the Cherry Blossom Sword Art, a delicate yet powerful technique that dispersed the poison mist as though it were nothing more than scattered petals in the wind.
With the mist cleared, Zhou Tianchen wasted no time. He executed the 12th Step of the Cherry Blossom Sword Art, a swift and decisive move that struck with unrelenting force, sending Tang Zhenfeng flying off the stage.
The match concluded with the Mo Sect claiming victory. Zhou Tianchen stood victorious, while Tang Zhenfeng was defeated despite his deadly art.
Tang Zhenfeng felt regretful for not being able to unleash all the attacks he had prepared for the match. Nevertheless, he conceded his defeat.
[ Ding!.. Analysis.....completed .... Tang Arts..]
Now Final Match, Mo Sect vs Asura Cloud Sect
Currently, the Asura Cloud Sect doesn't have a good reputation, they have angered many sects by killing or critically injuring their disciples.
Xiao Chen stepped forward for the match, Most surprising was Zhang Wei again stepping for the match. Through a Spiritual scan using AI, he found Zhang Wei was in optimal shape, it seems previous didn't make him tired but rather made him a bit stronger. Xiao Chen speculates it may be closely related to their Asura art.
As the match began, Zhang Wei used Raging Hellfire Fist, Xiao Chen evaded the attack using Heavenly Steps. He tried multiple attacks but was unable to land an attack due to his movement technique, this technique for an outsider's view felt like he was walking or something he did as naturally. This made Zhang Wei more angry. He used Asura's Wrath Domain, A wide range technique, that creates a domain of dark, blood-infused qi that expands in a vast circle around them. Within this domain, enemies feel immense pressure as the air becomes thick with violent intent. The domain slowly crushes anything within its radius, suffocating and suppressing opponents' qi, causing internal injuries even if they try to resist. Xiao Chen was relatively fine in the domain since he breakthrough in body cultivation, using body tempering pills His Qi is more resilient and pure than any other cultivator, and he was able to dispel any corrosion effect. He was given a task to AI to find weaknesses in the technique when he saw the bloody nature of the technique to counter these people if he met him in the future.
Suddenly AI prompted
[Ding.. Detected abnormality in Heart Meridian ... Possible Cause: Absorbed blood]
Xiao Chen was convinced that the Asura techniques carried a dark, sinister energy. The nature of these arts seemed to place immense strain on the heart, far more than any ordinary cultivation technique. In his mind, this suggested that the technique might not have originated from a human cultivator, but rather was altered to fit a human body. His thoughts quickly returned to the crude red pills that the members of the Asura Cloud Sect consumed after each battle.
Piecing it together, Xiao Chen realized that the Asura Cloud Sect was likely aware of this dangerous side effect and had crafted those pills specifically to counteract the strain on the heart. That could explain why Zhang Wei, and others, appeared stronger and more composed after each match, even managing to suppress the violent backlash of their techniques.
Upon discovering his opponent's weakness, Xiao Chen strategically targeted vital points, including the Heart Meridian, ensuring that his adversary remained oblivious to the fact that he had identified their vulnerability. He was cautious not to attract any unwanted trouble for himself or his sect. A Taoist cultivator might dismiss such a focused assault on vital areas as beneath them in a simple match. However, today, no one would blame Xiao Chen, especially given the turmoil caused by the Asura Cloud Sect; they deserved no mercy.
With a seamless combination of Heavenly Steps and Heavenly Sword Arts, Xiao Chen launched his attack. In response, his opponent resorted to the sinister Scarlet Moon Devour technique, aiming to drain Xiao Chen's Qi to restore his own. This was a nefarious and heaven-defying art, and Xiao Chen suspected that the major powers were already aware of the peculiarities surrounding Asura techniques, particularly this devouring art. The Orthodox Murim Alliance would not take kindly to such practices.
Zhang Wei was taken aback by the purity of Xiao Chen's Qi. To him, it represented both an opportunity and a threat. If he could refine this pure Qi for himself, he could alleviate the adverse effects of his own arts without relying on pills. Having absorbed Qi from various individuals, he had never encountered anything as pure as what Xiao Chen possessed, which required minimal refinement to use effectively. In contrast, Xiao Chen's Qi resisted his own, creating a clash that felt like a battle against his nemesis. To Zhang Wei, Xiao Chen's Qi was akin to a healing elixir for an injured person. The thought even crossed his mind to kidnap Xiao Chen, using him as a living substitute for his own healing.
Yet, in attempting to evade one problem, Zhang Wei had unwittingly caught himself in another. The look on Zhang Wei's face, as he observed Xiao Chen after the technique was executed, sent shivers of disgust down Xiao Chen's spine. He felt as though he were a young maiden being leered at by a lecherous old man, and the sensation made his skin crawl.
All Xiao Chen wanted now was to conclude the match swiftly. Channeling his focus, he unleashed his Final Sword Strike aimed directly at Zhang Wei's heart. At first, it seemed as though Zhang Wei remained unaffected, his expression betraying no hint of distress. However, as he attempted to make his next move, he suddenly collapsed to the ground, unable to withstand the force of the blow.
The judge's voice rang out, declaring Xiao Chen the winner. At that moment, the Mo Sect, once regarded as one of the lowest-ranked sects in previous competitions, emerged triumphant, claiming victory in the grand contest.
Disciples of the Mo sect are cheering.
Elder Le's voice was stern as he addressed the group. "It's good that we won, but don't get conceited by this victory. You all still need more practice," he said, maintaining a straight face. With that, he turned his back and walked away, trying to uphold his composed demeanor. However, he couldn't suppress the silly grin that slowly spread across his face, his smile growing as wide as possible the moment he was out of sight.
"Dragon Bloodline Pill and two lower realm worlds... ho ho... Sect Leader will be pleased... ho ho," Elder Le thought to himself.
Many Other sects congratulated Elder Le on Mo Sect's Victory.
The expert who was talking about Mo sect's Whispering Breeze Step is more stunned to see Xiao Chen's heavenly steps.
"That technique is far more refined than the earlier versions displayed by other disciples," remarked the expert, his eyes narrowing in keen observation, turning to Shi Jian.
"Who is this kid? Although it looks like he's striking vital points at random, he figured out a weakness in the Asura Cloud Sect's techniques and used it against them while hiding it... I like that kid, he's sharp," the expert added, admiration gleaming in his eyes.
Shi Jian remained skeptical. "I don't think he's that sharp, considering he was seen through by you."
The expert chuckled. "Ha! Not quite. If I hadn't had some previous conflict with the real Asura clan, capturing one of their members, even I wouldn't have been able to pinpoint their weakness. But this kid managed to discover it during the match and counter it, all without raising suspicion among the Asura Cloud Sect Elders."
Shi Jian nodded slowly. "That means your information network has uncovered something... Real Asura clan and their ambitions?"
The expert's smile widened. "Whoever controls the flow of information controls the game, my dear friend. Isn't that why we're both here?"
"Indeed... The Asura Inheritance, the Asura Clan... It's strange, isn't it? They stayed hidden for so long, only to surface three years ago in such a dramatic fashion," Shi Jian mused, a deep frown creasing his brow. "Why create a lower sect now? Are they testing the waters, gauging how the Murim world will react by entering this competition? What's their real goal?"
"As you said, their movements have been shrouded in secrecy. We know nothing of the upper echelon of the Asura sect, and their hierarchy is strictly enforced. After capturing that member I tried to pry into their secrets, but their members had Gu worms implanted in them - those worms would burst and kill the host if anyone attempted to extract information. It's nearly impossible to gather intel," the expert explained.
"Curious though," Shi Jian pondered aloud, "while these sect techniques resemble a variant of the true Asura techniques, none of the disciples or elders from this sect have that Gu. That's odd."
"Exactly," the expert said, his tone more serious. "That's why I believe someone connected to the real Asura clan is helping these people. The original this sect was known simply as the Cloud Sect, and now it's the Asura Cloud Sect... It's all too flashy, not their typical style, and without the Gu worms, it's clear they know nothing of the true Asura circle. We might even pity them for their ignorance but that member who is helping these guys with techniques and training, we may get enough intel through him, if we capture him and This time I prepared for it " saying that he took a yellow pill.