Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 197

Mao Lieguang, the second-ranked innate powerhouse of the Master Hall in the Kingdom of KaiRong, stood out among the top ten innate powerhouses in the entire kingdom. With the exception of the legendary ancestral figure of the KaiRong royal family, who was said to have reached the pinnacle of the One-line Heaven realm through eternal seclusion, Mao Lieguang had truly earned the title of the number one figure.

His reputation extended not only within the borders of KaiRong but also among numerous nations under its influence, easily ranking him among the top few in the Hundred Scattered Heavens Realms. It was his immense strength that allowed him to mentor disciples like Cheng Fu, who also reached the innate realm.

However, on this particular day, the myth of Mao Lieguang, the nearly invincible figure of the same level, was shattered. No one had anticipated that the battle between him and Zhou Yi would be decided in a single move, cleanly and decisively.

The disparity between them was not merely in technique or experience, but in the tangible difference in power. Two representatives of sharp golden forces clashed fiercely in an instant, and the outcome was astounding—Mao Lieguang suffered a crushing defeat.

The ground beneath them cracked suddenly, spreading out like a spider's web from beneath Mao Lieguang's feet. Accompanied by an eerie sound that sent shivers down everyone's spine, all eyes were fixed on the scene.

The rift seemed to expand endlessly, eventually reaching the gates of Shao Ming Ju Residence. Under the stunned gazes of the onlookers, the doors began to teeter and crumble.

At that moment, those present finally realized, albeit belatedly, that the seemingly ordinary clash between these two innate powerhouses had unleashed unimaginable destructive force.

Those fortunate enough to witness the clash between Zhou Yi and Cheng Fu couldn't help but sigh inwardly, acknowledging it as a true collision of higher-level innate power. Though lacking the flamboyance of Cheng Fu's group, the covert destruction caused by the former was equally formidable, if not surpassing them. In terms of heart-pounding moments, it held a slight advantage.

Shui Xuanjin let out a long sigh. With a wave of his wide sleeve, the entire gate shook before collapsing with a resounding crash. The scene was engulfed in a cloud of dust. When the smoke cleared, those who had been observing from the sidelines suddenly realized that the three prominent masters who were standing in the middle, including Yuan Lixun, had vanished without a trace. Under their intense scrutiny, they were oblivious to how these individuals had departed.

The onlookers exchanged puzzled glances, feeling a chill in their hearts as they quietly left the scene of the incident. However, news of the confrontation between the two innate powerhouses spread rapidly, as if growing wings. Despite being a personal clash in a single move, the speed at which this information spread surpassed even the national conflicts involving Zhou Yi and Cheng Fu.

Finally, Zhou Yi's name was firmly etched in the minds of all the innate powerhouses within the influence of the Kingdom of KaiRong, with even greater dominance.

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Inside Shao Ming Ju Residence, Zhou Yi and Yuan Lixun sat silently by the courtyard, while facing them were Shui Xuanjin and the once haughty Mao Lieguang, who now wore a smiling face, devoid of any trace of arrogance. He resembled a harmless and amiable elderly figure.

Zhou Yi's heart was filled with a myriad of emotions. The Great Vast World truly held an endless array of wonders.

Despite being master and disciple, Mao Lieguang and Cheng Fu possessed contrasting personalities. Once Cheng Fu suffered defeat, he would immediately turn and leave. However, there always seemed to be an indomitable spirit within Cheng Fu, a sense of refusing to accept defeat. Zhou Yi was even certain that once Cheng Fu returned, he would strive to cultivate and perhaps have a second enlightenment, leading to a significant increase in his strength.