CHAPTER 474: CHAPTER 474, DOMINANCE

Unexpectedly, in the battle between Chu Ming and Duanmu Yezi, the final winner was Chu Ming.

"Tsk tsk tsk, now that’s what you call a real dark horse!"

"The destructive power of a swordsman is indeed stronger than that of an ordinary martial artist. Including Chu Ming, half of the top six on the Profound List are swordsmen! This is the first time in years."

"Chu Ming and Fang Zhou are destined to fight, but it’s uncertain whether Wang Xuanyi will step in this time."

"Wang Xuanyi didn’t make a move in the last tea ceremony. As the host this time, he probably will, right?"

In the audience, people were discussing fervently during the break in the match.

Swish!

Chu Ming flew to Duanmu Yezi’s original seat. As soon as he sat down, he felt a surge of energy tightly locking onto him. When he looked around, he saw a young man exuding an overwhelming sword intent, staring at him with a full battle spirit.

Chu Ming frowned, and instantly a name flashed in his mind: Fang Zhou!

Fang Zhou was famous in the Eastern Hundred Domains. Known as a young swordsman, he had once roamed the Devil’s Desert, killing countless sand ants. Sand ants are gregarious creatures, and it was by relying on his outstanding swordsmanship that Fang Zhou managed to survive each time.

Swish!

At this moment, a tattered black figure leaped from his seat, floating above the tea ceremony, looking down arrogantly at everyone. "I’ll take this match. Who is willing to spar with me?"

Gu Mu’s gaze fell on the young elites ranked in the top ten of the Profound List. Only these people could match him.

"I’ll meet you!"

Gu Ming, with the cyan saber on her back, flew directly into the air and faced Gu Mu. As she closed her eyes, it seemed as if there were sword lights flickering within, her sword momentum was astonishing.

Since obtaining the Cyan Flame Saber, this was the first time Gu Ming had made a move. Even though Gu Mu had defeated the tenth-ranked Mu Yan, she still believed that she could fight Gu Mu.

"Good!"

Gu Mu roared, his body instantly turned into a raging wave. His pitch-black fist force disturbed the airflow, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, pouncing directly on Gu Ming.

Hiss!

Gu Ming grabbed the hilt of her saber abruptly, and a terrifying cyan-red sword force tore towards Gu Mu.

"Gu Mu actually defeated Mu Yan. Gu Ming is being too rash!"

"Gu Ming’s strength is not much weaker than Mu Yan’s. Now, with the Cyan Flame Saber in hand, she’s even more formidable. I think their battle should be a close one!"

"This is really intense. It all depends on whose trump card is stronger."

While the audience was in heated discussion, Gu Mu and Gu Ming had already clashed over a dozen times. The gray spatial turbulence surged constantly, and the sky was filled with astonishing cyan sword force, as though it would tear the heavens apart.

Gu Ming was a blade master, known for broad and forceful attacks. Gu Mu, being a body refining expert, had a body full of energy and blood, attacking straightforwardly. As the two fought, the waves of energy gradually blurred everyone’s vision.

Chu Ming squinted his eyes at Gu Mu’s figure, without a trace of contempt. With his soul power, he could clearly sense a terrifying energy and blood lurking deep within Gu Mu’s body, indicating that Gu Mu was not using his full strength.

Boom!

Crack!

Gu Mu launched a black fist force, instantly tearing to shreds the numerous sword forces before him. Gu Ming gripped the Cyan Flame Saber tightly, her eyes radiating a fierce determination.

"Black Shadow Triple Strike!"

Gu Ming’s right hand muscles swelled, and her clothes fluttered as she swiftly slashed out with the Cyan Flame Saber. At the same time, a black terrifying sword aura roared out like an angry dragon. To the audience, this strike seemed incredibly slow, but in reality, it was extremely fierce, using the extremes of both speed and slowness.

After one strike, another two followed consecutively, with a total of three black sword forces transforming into black wild dragons attacking Gu Mu from three different directions: top, middle, and bottom.

It must be said, with the Cyan Flame Saber, Gu Ming’s offensive power slightly surpassed Mu Yan’s.

"Fluctuating Fist!"

Faced with the three wild sword forces, Gu Mu dared not be careless. His body swayed like a leaf in the wind, and his right arm quickly bent, launching a punch amid the terrifying gale. The black light surged like a dragon, emanating a terrifying black wave in all directions.

This was the essence of the Fluctuating Fist: its power came not only from the martial artist’s strength but also from the high-speed vibrations of the fist at the moment of impact, creating spatial ripples and forming terrifying pressure.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

The three sword auras were instantly shattered, and the fist force continued forward with unstoppable momentum, reaching Gu Ming in an instant. Gu Ming felt a chilling sensation from it.

Swish!

Not daring to stay, Gu Ming quickly dodged, leaving only her afterimage behind, while her real body appeared a hundred meters away. She raised her saber, vividly embodying slaughter, as the Cyan Flame Saber emitted a hundred-zhang long sword light, slashing horizontally towards Gu Mu.

"Break!"

Gu Mu roared, his right hand spread wide, and without dodging or evading, he grabbed directly at Gu Ming’s blade. The spatial turbulence surged, and a gray light appeared quietly on his palm, exuding a metallic sheen.

Crack!

To the audience’s shock, Gu Mu’s terrifying saber light was shattered by his right hand, with fragments of the sword light shooting everywhere, making a hissing sound as they hit the ground.

"How is this possible?!"

Gu Ming’s pupils contracted. Her previous strike could be considered her peak move, originally intended to defeat Gu Mu in one go, but she didn’t expect Gu Mu to catch her blade bare-handed without suffering any injuries.

Thud!

A terrifying fist force followed closely. Before Gu Ming could react, Gu Mu’s left fist landed on her, with enough power to flatten a small mountain.

"Puff..."

Gu Ming was sent flying, retreating several hundred meters before slowly coming to a stop. A trace of blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, looking extremely bleak.

"I lost! I really want to know what your limit is..."

Wiping the blood from her mouth, Gu Ming said faintly. The two had exchanged less than a hundred blows, and it was clear that Gu Mu had not reached his limit.

Swish!

Without saying more, Gu Ming flew back to her seat to tend to her injuries.

"It’s terrifying! Gu Ming, holding the Cyan Flame Saber, is not even a match for Gu Mu!"

"No wonder Gu Mu troubles even someone like Evil Charmless. Given Gu Mu’s strength, it really isn’t easy for Evil Charmless to take him down!"

"Now, I’m really curious. How will it be when Chu Ming and Gu Mu, these two rising stars, encounter each other!"

Gu Mu’s performance undoubtedly caused a great sensation, with the audience discussing animatedly.

In the Profound List seats, Evil Charmless smiled coldly.